Not So Secular Podcast

Not So Secular

Mon Reyes
This podcast is all about exploring the sacred in the seemingly secular from the lens of a Catholic Filipino lay missionary. Hosted by Mon Reyes.
#71 – But Even If He Does Not
In this episode, Mon talks about when God chooses not to do something. We know that he can do great things for us, but what if he doesn't? Will we still worship him them?   Daniel 3 – Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego   Music by Kayel Marcelo   All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
Oct 23, 2023
23 min
#70 – What If I’m The Bad Guy?
In this episode, Mon gets personal and talks about pride and parables.   Luke 15 – Parable of the Prodigal Son Matthew 20:1-16 – Parable of the workers in the vineyard Luke 18:9-14 – Parable of the pharisee and the tax collector   Music by Kayel Marcelo   All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
Oct 4, 2023
28 min
#69 – Jesus Is Not John The Baptist, Is He?
We're connecting together the many appearances and references to John the Baptist in the Gospel of Mark.   Mark 6:14-28 – Herod is troubled about Jesus' identity Mark 6:19-29 – Herod makes a bad promise and kills John Mark 1:2-5 – Intro to John Mark 1:6-8 – John intros Jesus Mark 1:14 – John is arrested, and Jesus begins his ministry Mark 2:18 – Jesus' and John's followers are compared Mark 6:45-52 – Jesus walks on water Mark 8:27-30 – Jesus asks his disciples who they say he is Mark 9:2-12 – The Transfiguration Mark 11:27-33 – Jesus brings up John's authority to the Pharisees Mark 1:1 – Mark's intro Mark 15:37-39 – The Roman Centurion's declaration   #56 – Seeing Patterns When Reading The Bible https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QUooKk6trZwRYjxr9WkN9  #19 – Misunderstanding Jesus, And The Messianic Secret https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ePteqj16gCKtL3iPp4yOs    Music by Kayel Marcelo   All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
Sep 19, 2023
30 min
#68 – Marianne Mencias On Responsible Dating And Singlehood
Marianne Mencias is the author of several books on dating, self-worth, and purpose. She is a motivational speaker and a Gallup-certified Strengths coach. In this episode, Mon talks to her about her message, beliefs, and advocacies, particularly toward singlehood, dating, and family.   All of Marianne's links: https://linktr.ee/MarianneMencias    Music by Kayel Marcelo   All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
Sep 5, 2023
48 min
#67 – How St. Paul Shows Us That Good Intentions Aren’t Enough
In the first 2/3rds of this episode, Mon talks about the story of St. Paul and how we might view his change of heart in a different way. In the last 1/3rd of the episode, he talks about the dangers of conflating actions and intentions in the context of our society today.   Acts 9 – Paul's encounter with Jesus Acts 22:3-8 – Paul's testimony Galatians 1:13-14 Philippians 3:4-9 1 Kings 19:10/14 – Elijah's zeal Numbers 25:6-8 – Phinehas' zeal Psalm 106:28-31 Romans 12:2 – Discerning the will of God   #40 – Who Was Barabbas? Was He A Robber? https://open.spotify.com/episode/3knPTVZ9RyvO0pYpzA5f7E    Music by Kayel Marcelo   All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
Aug 28, 2023
28 min
#66 – David And That Other Giant (Hint: It’s Not Goliath)
This episode is about the dangers of conformity, and how what God values is often different from what the world values.   1 Samuel 16:1-13, David is anointed 1 Samuel 8, Israel demands a king Romans 12:2, "Do not conform..." 1 Samuel 9, Saul is introduced 1 Samuel 17, David and Goliath Numbers 13:31-33, The twelve scouts / spies Mark 10:45 & Matthew 20:25-26, Jesus on leadership and servanthood   A Land Of Giants, The Lord Of Spirits podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6t3BuobIAxSRdLTGI3eH8s    Music by Kayel Marcelo   All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show) Brighter Conference - https://www.feast.ph/youthcon/
Jul 4, 2023
36 min
#65 – Nico & Carissa Magbiray On Finding Faith And Love
The Magbirays are a young and faithful Catholic couple whose love story intertwines with their faith story. Nico once left Catholicism in order to join an Evangelical Church (or born again Christian) while Carissa remained steadfast in her Catholic faith as she dug deeper into the reasons why she professes it. This led to them parting ways only for them to later on meet again under different circumstances, which led to deeper convictions. In this episode, they tell their story of growing in the faith both as individuals and together as a couple.   Music by Kayel Marcelo   All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
Jun 13, 2023
1 hr
#64 – A Simple Fact About Brokenness
This episode is all about brokenness, healing, and ripped jeans.   Mark 10:46-52, Blind Bartimaeus John 5, the Man at Bethesda John 4:1-41, the Samaritan Woman   Music by Kayel Marcelo   Not So Secular Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/notsosecular/ Mon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rizmonreyes  Mon's Twitter https://www.twitter.com/rizmonreyes  Book Mon as a speaker (talks, retreats, etc.) - https://forms.gle/7PyEB6svDnnD7mm69  Become a monthly or one-time giver via Ko-Fi (Paypal or card) - https://ko-fi.com/notsosecular  Give via Gcash - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ddb2KoXOumuDByDBXlw2PSAs7xLnBekJ/view?usp=sharing
May 31, 2023
29 min
#63 – Jewelle Of Jewie’s Art Space On Being A Catholic Creator, Homeschooling, And Pursuing Your Passion
Jewelle Villarisco is a Catholic content creator, an illustrator, a homeschool mentor, a youth leader, and the artist behind Jewie's Art Space. In this episode, Mon talks to her about her story, her work, and her views on a number of things.   Jewie's Art Space: https://linktr.ee/jewiesartspace  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewiesartspace/  More on CFA Freedom (progressive): https://linktr.ee/freedomacad  More on CFA Homeschool (traditional): https://www.cfa.edu.ph/    5-10 Minute Bedtime Stories for Children (The Saint Series Book 1): https://feastbooks.ph/product/the-saint-series-book-1/?ref=rizmonreyes  Book 2: https://feastbooks.ph/product/the-saint-series-book-2/?ref=rizmonreyes  Book 3: https://feastbooks.ph/product/5-10-minute-bedtime-stories-for-children-the-saint-series-book-3/?ref=rizmonreyes    Music by Kayel Marcelo   Not So Secular Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/notsosecular/ Mon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rizmonreyes  Mon's Twitter https://www.twitter.com/rizmonreyes  Book Mon as a speaker (talks, retreats, etc.) - https://forms.gle/7PyEB6svDnnD7mm69  Become a monthly or one-time giver via Ko-Fi (Paypal / card) - https://ko-fi.com/notsosecular  Give via Gcash - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ddb2KoXOumuDByDBXlw2PSAs7xLnBekJ/view?usp=sharing
May 24, 2023
47 min
#62 – Love In The Little Things  |  a talk about being faithful in the small
This episode was recorded live from Feast Bellevue PM. It was a message dedicated for one of the Sundays in between the regular preaching series.   Mark 4:30-32, Parable of the Mustard Seed 2 Kings 5, the story of Naaman Luke 16:10 Mark 1:15 Matthew 6:9-10 John 12:23-24   Music by Kayel Marcelo   Not So Secular Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/notsosecular/ Mon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rizmonreyes  Mon's Twitter https://www.twitter.com/rizmonreyes  Book Mon as a speaker (talks, retreats, etc.) - https://forms.gle/7PyEB6svDnnD7mm69  Become a monthly or one-time giver via Ko-Fi (Paypal) - https://ko-fi.com/notsosecular  Give via Gcash - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ddb2KoXOumuDByDBXlw2PSAs7xLnBekJ/view?usp=sharing    The Feast is a weekly gathering of the members of the Light of Jesus family in locations across the country and around the world. Full livestreamed session from Feast Bellevue PM's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/DSKL3c0qqAE  Like FBPM on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FeastBellevuePM  Follow FBPM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feastbellevuepm/
May 18, 2023
43 min
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