Making Changes

Rhea Mae’s life changed when doctors said she had an inoperable brain aneurysm and might die. Instead of living in fear, she discovered how a mindset change can help her build resilience no matter what new obstacle was thrown at her. Her story shows how the lessons she learned in the worship services helped her go from asking ‘Why me?’ to saying ‘Use me’ for God&#8217...

This conversation explores the emotional and practical challenges of caregiving for aging parents, particularly focusing on the experiences of the sandwich generation.  Bernie and Jerry share personal stories of loss, adjustment, and the complexities of navigating new roles as caregivers while balancing their own family responsibilities. 00:00 The Role Reversal: Becoming Caregivers 03:05 Navigatin...

In this episode of Making Changes, host Aliw Garcia Pablo explores the theme of change through powerful stories from individuals who faced various life transitions. From a father’s prayer during a medical crisis to a young professional discovering her artistic talents during the pandemic, each narrative highlights resilience, faith, and personal growth. 00:00 Embracing Change: Life’s U...

Aliw Pablo: You know, it’s not everyday that I get to catch up with an old friend. Aliw Pablo: Okay, go. Brother Andrey Silva: It’s part of the blooper reel. Can we put a blooper reel together? Aliw Pablo: Yes! Aliw Pablo: And it’s even more special when that friend is someone who’s gone through so many unique life-changing experiences. Like my friend, Brother Andrey Silva. Aliw Pablo: Okay....

A Life of Service: Part 2 Brother Andrey Silva: And there were times when in the middle of the night he would give me a call, you know, pick me up and, you know, his face would be bloodied.  Errol: There’s so many times during the journey that I thought I was going to quit. Aliw Pablo: Quit life? Quit the band? Quit— Errol: Yeah. All of it. Brother Andrey Silva: One of the things that I saw...

Growing Up Coda: A Year Of Change   [Chatter]    [ Show opens]   Sister Aliw Pablo: Alright, ok we’re all ready?    Sister Aliw Pablo: Hello Brother Ronnie, Brother Rowell, it’s been a while since we’ve seen you last.    VO: Believe it or not, it’s been a year since we published the very first episode of the CODA series, where we first met Brother Rowel a...

Aliw: Hey, it’s Aliw. It’s now August, and here, where I live, in the Bay Area, the weather’s getting cooler, and our days are getting shorter. You know what that means, summer’s winding down and it’s almost time for students to head back to school. So, this episode is for students! Specifically, college students who are leaving home for the very first time.    And even if you’re not moving,...

Aliw Pablo: Hi, Brother Eric, thank you so much for joining us. And before we bring on our guest that you’re going to thank, can you tell us a little something Brother about who you’re going to be thanking today? Brother Eric Waterman: Today, I’m thanking Brother Bob Pellien.   I met Brother Bob Pillien back in 1989, he introduced me to my beautiful wife and then he married my so...

Click to expand transcript On Following My Dad’s Footsteps Aliw: Hey everyone, it’s Aliw. For this month, we wanted to feature this special episode, between father and son, who are both in the holy ministry. If you haven’t heard this conversation between Brother Donald and Brother Daniel Pinnock, I guarantee it’ll leave you with a smile on your face, and you’ll pick up some worthwhile life lessons...

Conflict of Beliefs Aliw: Hi everyone! It’s Aliw. We wanted to bring back an episode that hit a chord with so many of you. In case you haven’t heard this conversation between Felix and Robert, this is a must listen. It’s a deeply personal conversation between two men who went  against all family traditions and the courage it took for them to stand up for what they believed in. Felix: My question,...

TEACHERS AS PARENTS Aliw Intro: Hey, it’s Aliw. This month, we’re showing our appreciation for moms…and teachers. So what better way to do that than sharing this episode from Season 1, it’s a conversation between Melissa and Arienne, two moms, who are both teachers, and are raising three children of their own.  I remember the first time I listened to Melissa and Arienne, they talked about the chal...

Making Changes: Want To Find God? Aliw: Hey, it’s Aliw. You know, lately I’ve noticed a shift in conversations that people are having about family. And I don’t know if you guys have noticed this too, but I even see it on my social media feed…and what I’ve noticed is that when people talk about their family, it’s becoming more and more negative.    There’s a bigger focus on the types of conflict th...

Growing up CODA Part 3 Aliw Pablo: It’s been a few months now since I’ve met the David brothers, Brother Ronnie and Brother Rowel from our Growing up CODA Series. And you know, I remembered when our team here worked on their story. We wondered, will other people, even if they’re not part of the deaf community, relate to their story? Will our listeners gain as much as we did from...

  Raising CODA Aliw Pablo: Hi Hershey, how are you? Hershey Cruz: I’m good. How are you? Aliw Pablo: I’m good. I’m good. I’m so glad that you agreed to do this with us. But you know… Aliw Pablo: This is Hershey. A wife and a mom of two beautiful kids, and a very close family friend of ours. And since meeting the David family from our episodes on growing up CODA or children...

 Making Changes – Thank You For Believing In Me Aliw Garcia Pablo: Hi, Jerikka, how are you? Jerikka Nahibuan: I’m great. How are you doing? Aliw Garcia Pablo: I’m good. I’m good. So, first I wanted to start off by saying, what did you think when you first got the message that someone wanted to thank you? Jerikka Nahibuan: Oh, my gosh. It was so–it’s such a nice surprise. L...

Parenting Children with Special Needs Aliw:  Hey, it’s Aliw. You know, one of the biggest milestones in a person’s life is raising a child.  And we’ve tackled that topic on Making Changes a few times, most recently with our episode Dads with Autistic Kids. But we wanted to hear more from parents with special needs kids. So, today, I want to share with you an episode of Faith and Family, another po...

Dads with Autistic Kids Aliw:   Hey, it’s Aliw. Since April is Autism Awareness Month, we’re bringing back this episode, Dads with Autistic Kids. This conversation was an eye-opener for me, and for so many of you as well. It’s a very personal conversation between two dads on what it’s like to raise kids on the autism spectrum. You know, it’s not everyday that we get to hear two men open up and be...

Making Changes: Expressions of Gratitude Aliw Pablo: Hi, Tita Bong, how are you? Tita Bong: I’m fine, Aliw. Thanks for having me. Aliw Pablo: Yes, you’re so welcome. We invited you today because nearly 30 years ago, you did something for us. And it was so simple. I’m sure you never even thought about it. Tita Bong: That’s way too long ago. That’s a long time and you t...

Thanking My College Counselor Aliw Pablo: Hi, Jan. Jan Valerio: Hello. Aliw Pablo: Can you believe it? You finally made it on the Making Changes podcast. Jan Valerio:  I know.  (singing) Some people wait a lifetime for moments like this. Aliw Pablo: I didn’t know there was a singing contest on the podcast. Jan Valerio:  That’s why they won’t ever let me man a podcast. But now tha...

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  Aliw Garcia Pablo: Hi, everyone, welcome to Episode 10 of the Making Changes podcast. Episode 10 already! I can’t believe it. Well, we just want to say thank you to all of you who have listened and have messaged us to say how much certain episodes have moved you and helped you go through a change in your life. So as we close out Season One of Making Changes, we wanted to do an episode...

On Facing Childhood Cancer Sophia Espiritu: So I wanted to ask you, what do you think is the funniest thing that you did at the hospital that kept you busy and let time pass by? Myla Cunanan: When I was in the ICU, I was always making slime. So I opened up a slime shop where nurses and doctors would stop by and get slime from me. Aliw Garcia Pablo: Meet Sophia and Myla, perhaps the two most amazin...

On Being Nurses During A Pandemic RJ Dela Cruz: I got into this field because I wanted to help. You know, I was an accountant before, and I really was looking for that part of myself to help someone in the time of need and.. Aliw Pablo: Meet RJ, a surgical ICU nurse from Los Angeles, who made a career change and found himself in a new field at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. RJ: I feel like t...

On Losing My Mom Michael Robinson: I never wish for anybody to be in the positions that we’re in, right? Jason Pablo: No.  Michael: We always want best for others being able to have that certainty that our mothers, our loved ones pass, and that there is a time that will come to see them again. This is just a timeout? Timeout, you know, it’s this short period of time that you know, we&#...

On Caring For a Sick Parent Michael Robinson: She went into this, you know, coma like state. She just wasn’t responding, and she was having brain seizures over and over again. Now, I had to decide whether—am I accepting this as what my… this is what it’s going to be from my mom’s, you know, quality of life now. Like, is this what it is? At what point did you find yourself w...