First off, thank you for taking the time to listen. This episode is the continuation on our discussion on spirituality and righteousness. Last episode, we discussed how Colossians 2 warns us of how we can be specialists in surface-level righteousness by being active in the church, abstaining from church-approve prohibition items, and maybe even a supernatural feels. Yet some of us may be using these performances to cover up the filthy, icky dung that our pet sins have left in our hearts.Today, we look at Colossians 3, and how Christ makes it possible for you who is stuck in sin, to have true, deepening spirituality and righteousness. (P.S., Sorry as the recording seems to end abruptly, I didn’t realize my recorder stopped recording somewhere in the middle of my soliloquy. Thankfully it cut towards the end, so the bulk of the discussion is intact. The missing/lacking part: application. Again so sorry.) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tituslaxajr.substack.com

In this episode, we look at Colossians 2:16-23 and see how we can be deceived into thinking we are spiritual or godly through surface-level standards. A Christian often sets his eyes on accomplishments, abstinence, and spiritual experiences as a measurement for his spirituality or righteousness. This 29-minute episode explores examples a Christian is deceived in these areas and why these standards are “surface level.”This is Part 1. Next episode, in Part 2, we will look at Colossians 3:1-4 and explore what true spirituality is. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tituslaxajr.substack.com

In this episode, we talk about the importance of our local church in restoring us when we fall into sin. The problem however, is when we struggle with repeated, dark sins, the last people to find out about our struggles is often our local church. Why are we afraid to open up to them? Fear of judgment, misunderstanding, and condemnation fills up the list. Yet, God has made clear that your local church filled with His people, misfits they may be, is how He plans to restore you. Hope this discussion Galatians 6:1 will be helpful to some of you who may be in need of such restoration.Note: For all English speakers and listeners, this podcast today is Tagalog-English. I apologize in advance. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tituslaxajr.substack.com

Hello everyone! Welcome to Black Coffee, No Sugar Please! a podcast for Christian Young Adults dealing with no-sugarcoated topics on practical theology.I apologize for having been delayed in posting new content. For two reasons: 1. its difficult to setup interviews. It takes time. 2. its difficult to put up long content on a regular basis. However, I realize also that I can put in audio form all the articles I have written. I'll be reading out some of my blog posts so that you can have the option of listening to it instead of reading. This can be helpful for those of you who find it difficult to read long paragraphs!So this means, there will be some episodes that will be an audio version of my blog posts. My prayer is that the Lord will be gracious to use any of this at His disposal in ministering to brothers and sisters in Christ in the young adult stage of life. Have a good listen!This audio blog is from: God is Willing: Spiritual Growth for the Disheartened This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tituslaxajr.substack.com

In this episode, we finally caught up with Ms. Tin Olalde, long-time church member of Llano Christian Baptist Church, and a school teacher for the past 7 years!In today’s pretend coffee session (we did not have any coffee during the recording, sorry Tin!), we talked about what it’s like to be a Christian and a school teacher in today’s day and age. She shares about the difficulty of making decisions and the challenges her job brings to her Christian faith and to her emotions. Most importantly, she shares how she navigates those challenges with God’s guidance.If you are an aspiring teacher, or you have teachers in your church and you want to better understand their probable dilemmas, take a listen. A super long conversation for sure (we clocked at almost 30 mins, the longest episode to date)! Yet it is also a very jovial, insightful, and hopefully a fruitful one. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tituslaxajr.substack.com

What’s it like to work on a ship traveling around the world for more than 8 months? How does it feel like to be apart from families and friends, spiritual mentors and comfort zones? What does a Christian go through when he has no access to church on a weekly basis?Take a listen to Gerald, as he shares how God has been good to him during his voyage around the world as a mariner. You will learn about the common misconceptions about being a seaman and how you as a Christian could pray for our seafarers who work hard bringing shipment and cargo across the seas.You will be blessed. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tituslaxajr.substack.com

Hey saint! Ever find yourself wondering (with anxiety) if you have made the right decisions with regards to your career, your love-life, and your relationship with God? In this episode, we talk about the struggles of young adults being in the crossroads of their adulting journey. Our guest from Lucena, Meryl Villaruel, author of Your Safe Haven and blogger, shares her ‘uuhs’ and ‘oohs’ of her crossroad moments, and how God has been so, so faithful to her in such moments.A great and inspiring conversation with a great friend! Do listen in.Btw, we recommend reading and subscribing to Meryl’s blog! Visit www.merrelya.com to see her latest writings!You may also follow her on Tiktok and Instagram!Oh, and checkout her book! Your Safe Haven! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tituslaxajr.substack.com

This pilot episode is for our young adult friends who are Christians, still single but desiring a life-partner, yet no prospect in the horizon. Together, me and Rezy explore how God providentially works through heartaches and faithfulness to bring about our unexpected love-life.To the one or two listeners, enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tituslaxajr.substack.com