Servant and Light Podcast

Experiencing seasons of emptiness can teach us to cling more deeply to the Lord, and to recognize His grace with greater gratitude when it finally unfolds. 🤲 For Dr. Myrna Quinto, this truth has shaped both her vocation as an educator and her life of service to God. Through the grace of the Lord and the formation she received in Couples for Christ, she learned to cultivate a deep, personal relationship with Christ—not only for herself and within her marriage, but also for her children. Through her surrender, her family has become a blessing to the world, with her children now serving as dedicated CFC missionaries. Her story reminds us that miracles take root when we entrust all our dreams and desires to God, and when we surrender everything to Him, even in seasons of comfort and stability. Catch the season's FINAL EPISODE "An Educator's Journey of Finding Grace in Emptiness and Surrender" on your favorite streaming platforms! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TOU0qviQz8qLivFWnHcxI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/servant-and-light-podcast/id1739774325 ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ: Website:https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cfchrist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected] #CFCKwentuhanTayo #ServantandLightPodcast

“Fear of the Lord, no injustice, no partiality, and no bribe.” For Visayas Assistant Ombudsman Atty. Jane Aguilar, it was the Scripture that helped her bear the heavy responsibility of rendering judgment. 2 Chronicles 19:6-7 reminded her that true judgment is done not for man, but for the Lord. This became her anchor. And through every temptation—every attempted bribe, every pressure for leniency—she held fast to the Word and her relationship with Christ. Today, Atty. Jane continues to serve with courage and integrity, and to pastor women as part of the International Core of CFC Handmaids of the Lord. In this episode, Atty. Jane courageously inspires us that no violence, grief, or threat is greater than God’s protection, and no mission is deeper than the one He calls us to fulfill. Catch the new episode “CFC in the Courtroom: A Lawyer's Calling Deepened by Justice and Mercy” on your favorite streaming platforms! ✨📖🎧 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TOU0qviQz8qLivFWnHcxI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/servant-and-light-podcast/id1739774325 #CFCKwentuhanTayo #ServantandLightPodcast

What does it mean to serve the Church with faithfulness and joy? In Episode 8 of the Servant and Light Podcast, we sit down with Bro. Leon Asuncion: a catechist, educator, and servant of the Church who shares how Couples for Christ became a space where his vocation was strengthened, his joy renewed, and his love for teaching the faith deepened. Through community life, prayer, and mission, Bro. Leon discovered that catechesis is not only about teaching truths. It is about living them, and walking with others as Christ Himself walks with us. Catch the new episode "CFC in the Catechetical Ministry: Journeying with the Church in Faithfulness and Joy" on your favorite streaming platforms! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TOU0qviQz8qLivFWnHcxI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/servant-and-light-podcast/id1739774325 ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfchrist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected] #CFCKwentuhanTayo #ServantandLightPodcast

In a workplace where cultures, beliefs, and worldviews converge every say, Elmer and Ime Pagdilao discovered a powerful truth: that faith is often shared not through preaching, but through gratitude. Through the quiet witness of giving glory to God in every blessing, every breakthrough, and every moment of grace, they learned that when we speak with sincerity and acknowledge what the Lord had done for us, people listen. Light is shared. And hearts begin to open to who Jesus truly is. Truly, God is always present and always working, even in the most ordinary moments of their mission abroad. ✈️ Catch the new episode "CFC in the Development Sector: A Couple's Faith Lived in Service for Global Good" on your favorite streaming platforms! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TOU0qviQz8qLivFWnHcxI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/servant-and-light-podcast/id1739774325 #CFCKwentuhanTayo #ServantandLightPodcast ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfchrist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

In this episode, Bro. Francisco “Cocoy” Claravall, an ICT executive whose leadership journey spans decades in the tech industry, shares how value alignment became the anchor that reshaped his career, his relationships, and his sense of mission. His story affirms that faith is not separate from the corporate world: it is the lens that helps us see how our decisions, big and small, can bless others. Catch the new episode “CFC in Corporate Leadership: How Value Alignment Transformed His Journey in Tech” on your favorite streaming platforms!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMediaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TOU0qviQz8qLivFWnHcxIApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/servant-and-light-podcast/id1739774325#CFCKwentuhanTayo #ServantandLightPodcast----------Learn more about Couples for Christ here:Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/Follow us on the following platforms:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfchrist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMediaFor feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]#CFCKwentuhanTayo #ServantandLightPodcast

"When everyone looks up to you for strength, where do you turn for your own? 🪖 For former Vice Admiral Jesus Millan, a life in the armed forces shaped him with discipline, courage, and unwavering resolve. But it was in the quiet moments between missions, near-death encounters, and impossible decisions where he learned to look beyond himself—and towards Christ. Now in retirement, Bro. Jess continues to put his faith into action, inspiring young military officers to recognize God’s hand in every battlefield they face. Listen to the new episode “CFC in the Military: How a Navy Chief Found the Grace to Surrender” now streaming.YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4TOU0qviQz8qLivFWnHcxI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/servant-and-light-podcast/id1739774325 ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfchrist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected] #CFCKwentuhanTayo #ServantandLightPodcast

For a long time, he thought success was all about climbing the corporate ladder: achieving more, earning more, and becoming more. But God revealed a purpose far greater than prestige. In this heartfelt episode, Jimmy Santiago opens up about defining moments in his CFC journey and stellar career. From being a young copywriter who chased accolades in the advertising world, he now faithfully serves his family, clients, and community with a Christ-centered purpose. Bro. Jimmy’s story reminds us that in an age of constant creation and noise, true creativity flows from the Creator Himself—and He is calling us to communicate with empathy, humility, and faith. Catch the new episode "CFC in the Creative Industry: From Tyrant to Faithful Servant with a Christ-centered Purpose" on your favorite streaming platforms! YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4TOU0qviQz8qLivFWnHcxI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/servant-and-light-podcast/id1739774325 ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfchrist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected] #CFCKwentuhanTayo #ServantandLightPodcast

“When you become who God meant you to be, you will set the world on fire.” 🔥 That was how Shayne Funcion of Hello Shayne found meaning amidst the many seasons of her life. Her journey—from studying to become a nurse abroad, to serving for more than a decade as a pastoral worker, to now exploring the world as a content creator—shows that God’s plans are always fulfilling, especially when we trust his timing and purpose. In this episode, Shayne shares how the values that her time as a CFC missionary nurtured in her not only served as foundation of her character, but also helped her discover and foster her passion in communication and social media. That despite the fears and uncertainties of surrendering our careers to God, one thing will always be constant: God’s presence, providence, and guidance when we seek His will and pursue His calling for us. Join us as we talk about creativity, integrity, and courage as Christians in the digital world. YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4TOU0qviQz8qLivFWnHcxI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/servant-and-light-podcast/id1739774325 ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfchrist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected] #CFCKwentuhanTayo #ServantandLightPodcast

“God is so good. Whatever the desires of your heart, ibibigay Niya iyan. Basta matiyak Niya lang sa puso mo that your number one priority is Him.”No career is ever free from trials, not even those in the business of saving lives. In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Jun Garcia, a dedicated medical oncologist, opens up about how his journey with Couples for Christ became a path to renewal and total healing — in his profession, his family, and his spiritual life.Through surrender and faith, Dr. Jun discovered that when you offer your life to God, He rearranges everything for His glory. His story is a reminder that even healers need healing, and that true healing begins when we let God take over.Catch the new episode "CFC in the Medical Field: A Doctor's Faith Renewal and Healing Journey" on your favorite streaming platforms! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TOU0qviQz8qLivFWnHcxI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/servant-and-light-podcast/id1739774325 ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfchrist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

If you open yourself to a responsibility, you have an accountability to set an example of excellence. 🛡️⭐ For Usec. Emmanuel Pineda, this truth has shaped both his faith and his public service. Through the grace of God and the formation he received in Couples for Christ, he learned that excellence is not just about success — it’s about faithfulness to one’s calling. In this episode, Usec. Pineda shares how his CFC covenant has strengthened his resolve to live with integrity, lead with compassion, and serve with humility. His story reminds us that when we commit our lives to the Lord, He equips us to make a difference wherever we are, even in the halls of Philippine government. Join us as we talk about faith, leadership, and living out our Christian witness in the public sphere. Catch the new episode "CFC in the Government: Servant-Leadership and Integrity in Public Service" on your favorite streaming platforms! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4TOU0qviQz8qLivFWnHcxI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/servant-and-light-podcast/id1739774325 ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfchrist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected] #CFCKwentuhanTayo #ServantandLightPodcast

It's not easy being a servant and light to others when we've been tasked to entrust our material possessions, families and whole selves in total surrender to the Lord's plans. But despite these challenges, how can accepting the call to mission become a Galilee experience for many of our community members? In this FINAL EPISODE of the Servant and Light Podcast, CFC GMFI Corporate Secretary Bboy Arguelles and his wife Rachel share how active discernment, steadfast faith, and open communication has allowed their family to help build the Church through international missions. Now serving as a part of the CFC International Council, they continue to encourage CFCs to REJOICE and TAKE COURAGE in wherever the mission takes them — because the Lord refreshes us in Galilee every step of the way. Catch the episode on your favorite streaming platforms! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TOU0qviQz8qLivFWnHcxI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/servant-and-light-podcast/id1739774325 ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfchrist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

It's not easy being a servant and light to others when we become attached to where our many gifts have led us. But what makes the CFC Music Ministry a source of spiritual empowerment for many musicians and songwriters in the community, despite the challenges and temptations of being talented? Mission Support Group heads Gabby and Lily Ocampo have experienced how the music ministry has opened up more personally meaningful encounters with the Lord. Now serving as a head for Liveloud Worship, they continue to empower others to more actively and joyfully engage with their faith. Catch the episode on your favorite streaming platforms! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TOU0qviQz8qLivFWnHcxI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/servant-and-light-podcast/id1739774325 ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfchrist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

It's not easy being a servant and light to others when many priorities take up much time and energy. But despite these challenges, what makes regularly attending CFC prayer assemblies a Galilee experience for many of our community members? CFC Pastoral Formation Committee Chairman James Dio and his wife Petty have experienced the power of stories shared during CFC prayer assemblies— stories that bring wisdom, healing, and clarity. Now serving as part of the CFC International Council, they continue to encourage leaders to listen deeply, because sometimes, God’s message for us is spoken through the lives and words of our brothers and sisters in community. Catch the episode on your favorite streaming platforms! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TOU0qviQz8qLivFWnHcxI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/servant-and-light-podcast/id1739774325 ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfchrist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

It's not easy being a servant and light to others when the mission becomes difficult to financially and materially sustain. But despite today's economic difficulties, what makes CFC's many expressions of generosity become a source of spiritual empowerment for many members of our community? Cluster Coordinators Boy and Helen de Guzman have a wealth of experiences of God's faithfulness, and how a humble heart and complete confidence in His providence has helped them overcome and understand these challenges. May we also learn to rejoice in giving our time, talent, and treasure to those in need. Catch the episode on your favorite streaming platforms! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TOU0qviQz8qLivFWnHcxI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/servant-and-light-podcast/id1739774325 ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfchrist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

It's not easy being a servant and light to others when our hearts are not ready to hear God's messages. But what makes the household one-to-ones and two-one-twos a source of strength for many members of our community, despite the challenges of trust and pastoral accompaniment? CFC Executive Director Jimmy Ilagan and his wife Lorna have witnessed how the Lord often uses other families to change those around them, that we may be more acceptable to Him. Now celebrating their 40 years in the community, Jimmy and Lorna have empowered families and missionaries with Galilee experiences not just as places to return to, but also as heartfelt conversations worth reminiscing. Catch the new episode "Building Relationships through CFC Household Culture and One-to-Ones" on your favorite streaming platforms!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMediaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TOU0qviQz8qLivFWnHcxIApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/servant-and-light-podcast/id1739774325   ----------   Learn more about Couples for Christ here:   Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/   Follow us on the following platforms:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfchrist/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia   For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

It's not easy being a servant and light to others when it feels like you're taking your faith journey alone. But what empowers every married couple to encounter Christ in the CFC community, despite each other’s different backgrounds? CFC International Council member Rudy and his wife Indette Gaspillo have experienced how the Christian Life Program, CFC's formation series for married couples, encouraged them pursue holiness in their marriage with full sincerity and humility. Both coming from different religions and financial backgrounds, Rudy and Indette are now joyfully witnessing to God’s providence as ANCOP Chairman and Handmaids of the Lord (HOLD) International Core member, respectively. Dive into how the CLP is a "make or break" in the lives of married couples.Catch the episode on your favorite streaming platforms! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TOU0qviQz8qLivFWnHcxI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/servant-and-light-podcast/id1739774325 ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfchrist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

It's not easy being a servant and light to others when the community is a personally challenging place to be in. But what keeps people coming back? What makes others stay, despite many years of ups and downs? CFC full-time pastoral worker Mac and his wife Diane Quinto have seen how a community, despite the many challenges and trials, has led them to grow their giftedness and recognize God’s unique and grace-filled leading, and how having a safe space to express one’s faith has empowered many people with the Spirit. Both coming from families deeply enmeshed in CFC, Mac and Diane Quinto are now 7 years into journeying their marriage vocation together and with the CFC community. In this episode, Mac and Diane give a glimpse of community life that’s helped them stay true to their calling as missionaries. Catch the episode on your favorite streaming platforms! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TOU0qviQz8qLivFWnHcxI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/servant-and-light-podcast/id1739774325 ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfchrist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

Mac and Diane Quinto are joined by Jun and Jean Uriarte, members of the CFC International Council, as they share how Couples for Christ has played a key role in strengthening their marriage and guiding their journey together. They give us a glimpse into how they started as a couple, their journey in Couples for Christ, the challenges they faced in marriage, and how CFC has been a constant reminder of God's presence and faithfulness in their lives. Make sure not to miss out on the full episode! ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ IG: https://instagram.com/cfchrist YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

Raising teenagers is no easy task, right? From managing differences in personalities to keeping the lines of communication open, parenting teens often feels like a mix of challenges and rewarding moments. Matt and Hazel Barba know this firsthand. As parents of three, they’ve learned the importance of showing love through respect, open communication, and simply being present. Whether it’s going on one-on-one dates with their kids, being there for their milestones, or practicing family household, they’ve worked to create a safe space where their teens feel heard and understood. Now that their children are growing into young adults, Matt and Hazel share what they’ve learned: how to connect with teens, what they’ll miss about this stage, and the tips that worked best for their family. Tune in for stories, insights, and practical advice that just might help make your parenting journey a little smoother. Make sure not to miss out on the full episode! ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ IG: https://instagram.com/cfchrist YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

Coping with illness in the family is a challenging journey. Manny Garcia experienced this when his wife, once active in work and service, suffered a stroke. Life changed dramatically as he learned to cook meals that met her dietary needs, adjusted his daily routines, and dedicated more time at home to care for her. Similarly, Maia Tolentino faced heartbreak upon learning that her daughter had an autoimmune disease requiring longer hospital treatments. She often wished she could take her daughter’s place. Though their stories are different, both reflect the strength of hope and faith in the face of adversity. Listen to the full episode to discover how they navigated their challenges, how their lives were transformed, and what inspired them to keep trusting in God's grace. ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ IG: https://instagram.com/cfchrist YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

One's environment can greatly influence a person's decisions. Fr. Mehl Brebaño shares how he witnessed his parents’ active involvement in the Church and grew to appreciate their service. Their example of faith and dedication inspired him and shaped his own desire to serve others. He eventually became part of CFC Youth for Christ, where growing up in a supportive community further nurtured his faith and played a key role in discerning his vocation to the priesthood. Listen as he reflects on how families and communities can powerfully plant the seeds of a calling through love, prayer, and encouragement, and learn how to create an environment where vocations can flourish. Make sure not to miss out on the full episode! ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ IG: https://instagram.com/cfchrist YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

Facing the struggle of not being able to conceive can be one of life’s hardest challenges, requiring strong faith and trust in God’s plan. For Romeo and Harmony Medina, this journey was filled with both sadness and hope. They spent many hours in prayer, wondering what God wanted for them. As they moved forward, they began to see that their path might be different from what they had first imagined. With the love and support of family and friends, they found the strength to consider adoption. They came to see that God was leading them toward a special blessing—a miracle unfolding right in front of them, shaped by God’s love. Make sure not to miss out on the full episode! ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ IG: https://instagram.com/cfchrist YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

We welcome Mac Quinto and (surprise!) his wife Diane Quinto for this new season of Servant and Light Podcast as they discuss what are the adjustments they did as millennials and as young couple, what are the differences in their family culture, and the relevance of family and marriage at present. Make sure not to miss out on the full episode! ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ IG: https://instagram.com/cfchrist YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

Bringing a CFC podcast to life in a few weeks is a grace from God. When Mac Quinto said yes to being the host of the Servant and Light podcast, he didn't expect that people would be sharing with him how they were looking forward to the episodes and that they're learning a lot from the conversations. And he gets them. Throughout the 13 podcast episodes, he realized that each guest's story is unique. Each conversation offers different insights. In this season finale, he shares how he was reminded of God's faithfulness and the beauty of the history of Couples for Christ throughout the years. Make sure not to miss out on the full episode! ----------   Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ IG: https://instagram.com/cfchrist YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

"We continue to live our covenant because our covenant says that we should live our spiritual life in our respective parishes. Wag nating kalimutang magsimba, mangomyun, at tanggapin ang mga sakramento."  Mike Bukuhan has been serving in the parish since he was in his younger years. He even met his wife while in service. It allowed him to grow in faith. Yet he felt the need to be part of a community that can help sustain them, and that is how they became part of CFC. Awed and inspired by the formation tracks of Couples for Christ, he still believed that CFC's role was to bring its members closer to God and back to the Catholic Church.  He opens the story about his family's roots being Muslim, but his grandfather allowed his children to freely choose the faith they wanted to practice. This led them to be Catholics. He also shares how CFC helps in appreciating more the Catholic faith, what can we do to make the clergy feel that they are also valued, how CFC is a seedbed of vocations, and ultimately, how CFC is blessed to be one with the Catholic Church.  Listen to the full episode to learn more about CFC as one with the Catholic Church. ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ IG: https://instagram.com/cfchrist YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

"Yung learning mo is a blessing. Sabi nga, 'do not stop sharing your blessing.' What you learn, share it. Channel kasi tayo ng blessing ng Panginoon e. Dapat hindi sya tumigil sa atin." - James Dio Before he got married, James Dio admitted that he was not a religious person. It was his wife who was the religious one and he knew God used her to lead him to grow in faith and to be closer to God. He wanted to know more about God and this desire made them join CFC. As someone who's involved in training other people, he sees the value of formation in the lives of people. He himself shares a few of the life-changing lessons he gained because of CFC's pastoral formation. He talks about the impact of formation in the community and how it continues to remain relevant even through the years. Make sure to not miss out on the full episode! ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ IG: https://instagram.com/cfchrist YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

"Worship, music, and the songs that we sing had a big part in my life, in how I became a missionary" - Jay Laquian Worship. One of the life-changing gifts in the community. Jay Laquian and Bimbo Yerro, two of CFC's composers, shared how their love for music and writing songs started. Jay used to be a 3-chord guy who knew how to play guitar, but it was never something he thought he'd pursue. Bimbo saw music as a way for him to get accepted by his peers when he was younger. Years later, these two men now lead CFC Music Ministry and Liveloud respectively. No one can deny how music has changed them, but even more how worship led them to where they are now. And these are the stories they share with us. From their journey as YFC members playing music for themselves to seeing music as a way to glorify God more, they also share how songwriting happens, and why it's still important to prioritize your relationship with God through all these. ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ IG: https://instagram.com/cfchrist YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

"Entrustment ito e. These were all entrusted to us by our God who is a very generous God. You cannot outdo God in love and generosity." - Rey Reyes Rey Reyes didn't expect that CFC's Christian Life Program would change his life. He was assigned in Baguio, but they travel back to Manila every CLP day, completing their CLP attendance. He learned to reconcile his life as a banker and as a member of CFC. What he learned even more was the meaning of stewardship and how we are called to be responsible stewards of the gifts given to us. He reminds us also that stewardship is not limited to financial stewardship only and how we can practice this both in our community and personal lives. Listen to Rey Reyes as he shares lessons on stewardship, leaders' accountability, and what being entrusted means. ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ IG: https://instagram.com/cfchrist YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

"The Lord has given me this passion. Sometimes I pray about it, is this passion just for me or is it really coming from the Lord? I always pray na sana ito, it goes beyond myself, to glorify the Lord." - Joel Dayao  With the effort of reaching out to the least, last, and the lost, Missio Amare (previously known as Social Development Program) helps uplift our brothers and sisters from spiritual poverty. Joel Dayao, its president, saw that his passion for the environment also led him to fully embrace the calling to serve in Missio Amare. Noli Manuel, the executive director, shares that Missio Amare continues how we respond to poverty - and with the changes, we just aim to reach even more people.  Missio Amare still remains true in transforming society, responding to the different needs - taking care of the environment, providing help with legal needs, and taking care of persons deprived of liberty, among others. And with this, many different opportunities open for CFC to share the love even more. Listen to the full episode to know and appreciate the call of Missio Amare. ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ IG: https://instagram.com/cfchrist YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

When Boyet Rafael was invited by a friend to attend the CLP, he and his wife Ditas thought they should give it a try. But they also hope their specific prayer would be granted by the end of their CLP: that they may finally be blessed with a child.  This prayer wasn't answered, but he also knows that it was CFC that saved their marriage. From then on, he was involved in different services in the community and ANCOP.  From a family tradition of feeding the less fortunate to personally sponsoring students, Boyet Rafael has experienced firsthand how it is to extend help to the poor. He carries this posture of gratefulness as he now serves as ANCOP Executive Director.  In this episode, Boyet Rafael shares how he finds happiness in helping people, why working with the poor is personal to him, how ANCOP remains evangelization-driven, and his prayer that may God continue to bless what ANCOP is doing. ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ IG: https://instagram.com/cfchrist YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

When Rouquel and Nina Ponte joined Couples for Christ back in 1982, he didn't expect CFC to grow as big as it is now. As a private person, had he known that he'd eventually become a leader in the community, maybe he would have not attended the CLP at all.  But God really has His ways to make His plan a reality. Rouquel Ponte grew in faith through CFC and became a leader in the community. In 2016, the community saw the need to implement Amoris laetitia, addressing the pastoral care for families. He also saw the need to learn how to care for families, singles, and even people in difficult and irregular situations.  Accompanying our members is one of the gifts that we have in our community. From households to one-on-ones, we grow in our relationships and faith because we are reminded that we are not alone. Rouquel Ponte gives his insights on CFC's response to pastoral accompaniment, why accompaniment starts in our household, and the importance of spiritual grounding as we journey with each other.  Make sure to listen to the full episode with Rouquel Ponte.  ----------  Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website:  https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/  Follow us on the following platforms: FB:  https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ IG:  https://instagram.com/cfchrist YT:  https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia  For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected] 

"Who I am today is because of the yes that I continue to give to God, by His grace of course. Kaya tuloy tuloy lang sa misyon kahit minsan parang mahirap sya." Couples for Christ is one of the mission-sending organizations recognized by the Vatican and over the years, lay missionaries (known as fulltime pastoral workers) have been trained and equipped to do the mission of CFC. Ruel and Maan Aguirre have been fulltime pastoral workers since their younger days. They started as lay missionaries of the young ministries and when they got married, they continued to answer the call of the Lord to go on mission as a couple, being assigned in the province of Kalinga and South Africa. In the course of their mission life, what they realized is that God never fails in answering prayers - through people and experiences - without them having to insist. It's all God's grace. They also share how the formation and training have changed since they started as missionaries. But the core of the pastoral workers' missionary training will remain the same - being pro-God, pro-family, pro-life, and pro-poor. Listen to their mission stories, why the formation of missionaries plays an important role in guiding pastoral workers, and how answering God's call is not about the one who's called, but about the one who calls. ----------  Make sure to listen to the full episode.  Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website:  https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/  Follow us on the following platforms: FB:  https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ IG:  https://instagram.com/cfchrist YT:  https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia  For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

"And I realized how important it is to face the Lord in a special way where someone can assist you, can help you to recognize what is happening and how the Lord is moving in your life. Basically, that's what spiritual direction is." - Bernie Cuevas Bernie Cuevas went through the pain of losing her husband and being left with her children early in their marriage. And at that moment, she didn't know what hit her. Everything changed.  Throughout this ordeal, she felt anger and pain, but she also knew she needed God and so she continued to cling to Him. She knew how it felt to be lost and learned the importance of being supported by friends and family.  And that is how spiritual direction became meaningful to her. She shares how the Lord allowed her to see her relationship with God at the moment, and this helped her appreciate spiritual direction even more.   In this episode, Bernie Cuevas opens up about her experiences of losing a husband, God's "one-month miracle" in their lives, why spiritual direction matters, and how we can deepen our relationship with God through it.  ----------  Make sure to listen to the full episode.  Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website:  https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/  Follow us on the following platforms: FB:  https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ IG:  https://instagram.com/cfchrist YT:  https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia  For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected] 

"Let us be secured in the love of God. Kung secured ka sa pagmamahal ng Panginoon, kahit na anong pagsubok ang dumaan sa'yo, alam mo na malalampasan 'yan." - Lawrence Quintero Ever since Lawrence Quintero was young, he has been actively serving in the church. He dreamed of being a fulltime pastoral worker and when he recognized the call, he prayed that this dream may be blessed by the Lord. He has been a fulltime pastoral worker during his single years, and when he became a CFC, his dream service was to be a chapter head. But from there, did he ever think he'd be a member of the International Council? In this episode, he gives us an overview of his journey as a leader in the community, and even gets candid as he shares his personal struggle with pride and why there are CFC leaders who often become self-entitled. Let his reminder of focusing on the Messiah and the message be our helpline to grow in humility. Hear more from Lawrence Quintero and learn about the humility of a Christian leader. Tune in to the episode. ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ IG: https://instagram.com/cfchrist YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

"They find CFC as God's transforming agent para sa buhay ng bawat isa, buhay ng mag-asawa, buhay ng pamilya." - Jimmy Ilagan At age 27, Jimmy and his wife Lorna were already part of CFC. At a young age, they learned how to live a life of faith, career, and family through the community. Before becoming the head of CFC Evangelization and Missions group, he experienced several mission opportunities, including serving in ANCOP. For him, CFC as an evangelizing community is truly a gift from God - what started as the evangelization of couples was redirected to evangelizing families and society. But is the way CFC evangelizes still relevant at present times? What are we doing to help people be brought back to the Church? And is there a most effective way to evangelize? Know all that and more as Jimmy shares his insights. Make sure to listen to the full episode. ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us on the following platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ IG: https://instagram.com/cfchrist YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

"You cannot ascribe being a light by yourself unless you reflect the light of Christ." - Joe Yamamoto How can a surgeon with a very busy life put up with everything that's happening - from balancing his role of being a husband and father, taking care of his family, doing his job as a physician, serving the community of Couples for Christ - and still live a life of prayer? Our guest in this episode is Dr. Joe Yamamoto, a physician-surgeon by profession who has been a member of the community since 1985. From his answer of "I'll give it a try" when he was invited to attend the CLP to now being the chairman/president of Couples for Christ, he shares with us what it means to be a light and how we can be a light to others. Spoiler: it's not a complex answer. As a surgeon and teacher, Joe has faced many challenges in his service, but he always makes sure to attend household meetings as he believes the household is the lifeblood of the community. He draws inspiration from his parents and his wife, Dr. Mila, as his light and he shares how one can become light himself. This is where his consistent reminder of the importance of one's prayer and scripture life comes in. Tune in to the full episode and let the words of Joe Yamamoto be our inspiration as we strive to be a light to others. ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us in the following platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ IG: https://instagram.com/cfchrist YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]

"Servanthood is a gift and because it is a gift from God, God has a plan on how to be able to make you happy in serving." - Arnel Santos In this first episode of the Servant and Light Podcast, we sat with Arnel Santos, the Executive Director of Couples for Christ. From being invited to join the Christian Life Program through a house visit to eventually serving the community in different capacities, one may wonder how a lawyer like him started his service in CFC. It was through arranging chairs in the venue, preparing drinks for the CLP, being part of the music ministry, and even teaching kids to play keyboards when they became KFC Chapter Couple Coordinators. From then on, he grew deeper in his faith and fell in love with the community even more. He shares with us what it means to be part of a team of servants, what's the hardest part of his service, how God gives us charismatic gifts to strengthen us in service, and why his desire to love Christ continue to empower him to serve CFC. Let his personal insights and candid stories serve as an inspiration for us to remain faithful to the mission. Make sure to listen to this episode! ---------- Learn more about Couples for Christ here: Website: https://www.couplesforchristglobal.org/ Follow us in the following platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/CFChrist/ IG: https://instagram.com/cfchrist YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/CouplesforChristMedia For feedback and suggestions, you can email us here: [email protected]