For Generations

Content Warning: Health IssuesOn today's episode Lydia joins the podcast to share about her journey of discovering God, how she has always sought truth, and how she has shared that truth with others. She talks about growing up Catholic, her introduction to the Christian church, and how God continues to meet her in this current season of life. And woven through it all, Lydia speaks powerfully about who God is and reflecting that to others.Thank you so much for joining us! Like Lydia says, "This may be new to me, but it's not new to God."

Content Warning: Medical IssuesOn today's episode Ran and Neela Silva join the podcast to share about their journey from Buddhism to Christianity. They detail the powerful and personal way that God wooed them to Himself. In our conversation, they discuss the people and community that played a part along the way, how God moved in their immigration story, and the many ways they have seen Him heal.Thank you so much for joining us! We hope this helps you on your journey of discovering God.

Content Warning: Medical Challenges/Conditions - Discussion of Multiple StrokesOn today's episode Barbara Phippen and John Desimone join the podcast. They share about how they met and how they have navigated through a major health crisis together. They discuss Barbara's multiple strokes, the long path to healing, having to start life over, and the many challenges they faced along the way. As well as, they share how God has met them in big and small ways as they have navigated this journey. Thank you so much for joining us! If you're going through a major health crisis, we hope this provides a little bit of encouragement.

Content Warning: Homelessness, Abuse/Neglect, Depression/Anxiety, Sexual Assault/Grooming, Suicidal Ideations, and Substance UseOn this episode, Alisha Zazueta joins the podcast to discuss her journey of following God. She shares about the challenges she experienced growing up, the struggles of attending a works-based church, and navigating grief and mental health issues. Alisha shares how it all changed in college where she experienced God in a new, transformative way. And how and why that radical transformation is one that she now has to share with others. Thank you for joining us! For the lovers of podcasts with your post-notifications on, we see you.

Content Warning: Loss/Grief, Illness/Cancer, and DepressionOn today's episode, Arnold Chung joins the podcast to share about his journey with Christianity, and the major life events that have shaped him and his faith. He shares about his experiences growing up in the church; navigating grief, loss, and depression; and how it all brought him to where he is now. In the process, Arnold shares about the ups and downs of life, what that has meant for his faith, and explores the questions he's still asking in his discipleship now. Thank you for joining us! We hope this helps you on your journey of embracing life and figuring things out.

Content Warning: Homelessness and Depression/Suicidal IdeationsOn today's episode, Patrick Camacho joins the podcast to share about the way God has discipled and called him over the last 20 years. He shares about how he came to the Lord, being a part of a college ministry, and now being in seminary school and leading a group. In the process, Patrick shares about surrendering, what being a leader looks like, choosing and being open to God, and about God's deep love for us. Thank you for listening in! We've got all the verses and quotes for you today.

Content Warning: Unresolved Grief, Unexpected Move, and Identity StrugglesOn today's episode, Haley Hsu joins the podcast to share about growing up as a missionary kid in East Asia. She discusses her life there, how her and her family unexpectedly moved to the U.S., and what adjusting to being in the U.S. has been like. In the process, Haley shares about struggling with unresolved grief, friendships, belonging, and identity. And how a deepened relationship with God and learning confident trust in Him has allowed her to find assurance in her identity and a deep friendship with the Lord.Thank you for listening in! Shoutout to the missionary kids, TKC's, and international students!Also a Note: Apologies for the audio issues in this episode.

Content Warning: Divorce, Illness/Cancer, Death, Suicide, Grief/LossOn today's episode, Ken Zell joins the podcast to talk about the way God has, in the words of Pete Scazerro, deepened his soul through grief and loss. Ken shares about the journey of grief and loss that he has been on over the last 10 years, both the difficulties of it and the growth that has come from it. In our discussion, Ken talks about the ways God has been with him in his grief and loss, how we can be with others as they grieve, and shares reflections and pieces of wisdom along the way.Thank you for listening in! May we be a community that witnesses and holds one another's grief and loss.

Content Warning: Emotionally/Verbally Abusive Relationship, Multiple Surgeries, and Parental Conflict On this episode, Candace Salazar joins the podcast to talk about waiting on God. She shares about multiple time periods and areas of life that she has had to wait on God over the last decade. In the process, Candice shares what she has learned from each of these seasons, what waiting can look like, and how to be obedient to God even when it is hard. Thank you for listening in! All of us are in a season of waiting, so we hope this speaks to yours. Also a Note: Apologies for my audio in this episode - Juliana

Content Warning: Death of a Child, Grief/Loss, Depression, Unresolved Trauma, Emotional and Physical AbuseIn this episode, Ed Chang joins the podcast to talk about his chronic pain journey. He shares how that journey brought him to the past, to the unresolved grief and trauma he had experienced in life. And how healing emotionally helped him to heal physically. In the process, Ed shares the reflections and many pieces of wisdom that God has taught him along the way and how God is continuing to disciple him now. Thank you for joining us! Hope you like deep conversations.

Content Warning: Major Illness/Surgery and Early Birth/Difficult PregnancyIn this episode, Sasha Gunasena joins Juliana to talk about seasons of life. Sasha shares how God has transformed her idea of seasons through important moments over the last 2-3 years of life. Sasha discusses what she thought a season was, how through pivotal events God has revealed what a season actually is to her, and how she has come to trust Him through it all. In her story, she touches on letting go of control and carefully laid plans to rely fully on God. And how in the process, she has gained the flexibility and true freedom to move how and when God is calling her. Finally, Sasha shares how this whole journey has led and equipped her to go on mission to Sri Lanka. Thanks for joining us! To all the Type A planners, this one is for you.

Content Warning: Loss/Grief and Illness/CancerIn this episode, Juliana introduces the podcast, shares about the vision, discusses the importance of stories, and explains the name For Generations.She also follows the theme of stories/storytelling over her life from its origin to the creation of this podcast. In the process, Juliana also shares about the challenging year that became the catalyst for this project. As well as, the context she's coming to this podcast with now.Welcome to the podcast! Glad you're listening in.