Fika for Life

In the past two episodes, Ed and Linh talked about sex and different aspects of it. This episodes focuses on the climax of intercourse which is the orgasm. Tune in to listen Linh and Ed share their view on orgasm and it's differences in a man and a woman and how relevant it is in a healthy sex life. As a bonus Ed shares his recommendation on how often a married couple should have sex.

In the second part in our series on sex we talk about Ed's experience of growing up in the purity culture and what characteristics this mindset is made up from. Many couples who have a background in the purity culture struggle to establish a healthy sex life in marriage as a consequence. Listen in to Ed's advice on what you can do to prepare yourself and how sex is also relevant when coming from a...

Edward and Linh talk about how to talk about sex and why it is important. Listen in when they share their experience on talking about sex with their families and have a humourous conversation about this rather awkward situation.

Linh and Edward talk about organic gardening. They especially share how obsessed Edward is with Bokashi composting and how it has impacted his life.

Children are a blessing to every parent. As Linh exspected her second child we already heard about how she felt right before going into labour. Now, listen in when Linh shares her experience of the birth of her son six months after becoming a mom of two.

In the Fika for Life podcast we usually discuss matters from Ed and Linh's perspective and experiences but today we share a story about a woman that Linh had met. Imagine you have been in a committed relationship for 11 years, now you are expecting a baby and suddenly your partner bailes. Listen in when Ed and Linh are discussing the case and what we can learn from a real life scenario.

In light of the Corona pandemic many people find themselves struggling to find a job or being unemployed. Changing professions in the middle of your career or life is a daunting task for whatever reason. Ed is sharing his experience in changing his profession from being a executive chef in the US to be a theology student and eventually a priest in the Church of Sweden.

Everyone has experienced shame but is it still relevant in this time and age? Ed and Linh discuss about their experience on shame and shaming and give you some insights into their upbringing and the influence of feeling shame.

Laughing prolongs life and a good sense of humor is always appreciated. Today Linh and Ed talk about where they think the border goes when it comes to making jokes and what a good sense of humor can do. Tag along for the next 28 minutes and laugh with us!

In response to a listener, Edward and Linh share some practical advice about marriage from an intercultural perspective.

Edward and Linh welcome in the New Year in their own quirky way. They reflect upon the past as well as look forward.

In light of the current pandemic, COVID 19, Linh and Edward share how this Christmas will be different for them. As usual they talk about a whole lot of other topics.

Well, we had a blast talking about disappointments so Edward and Linh invited Timmy back to do another episode about disappointments in life.  Timmy brings a level of deep thinking while Edward and Linh are their usual selves.

Edward and Linh have a guest Timmy to talk about how to deal with various aspects of disappointments from their own life and theories from socialists.

As an African American, Ed never knew where his ancestors came from and with that what his origin was. Here Ed opens his gene test which tells him what genetic material he is made of and how this knowledge changes his life. Linh and Timmy support him in this emotional moment and give their input in his new found puzzle piece.

Bullying has been around a long time and seems to be indepent from location, culture or even age. Ed and Linh tell their stories about being bullied in school and what impact it made back then but also what implications it has on their lifes as adults now.

You should never be fake, or should you? Is it fake to put your best foot forward and if so in what case then? Follow Ed and Linh's discussion on when to be all real and when to limit your entire personality. Find out what the difference is between being real in an job interview and being real in dating.

Today's episode was recorded live during Uppsala's yearly Culture Night. This year Fika for Life was part of the Cross Culture Christian Fellowship churches's program in the event. Linh and Ed answered listeners' questions and discussed with a special guest. Topics like the endtimes, parents expectations and dreams and reality were some of the topics covered. The video version is available at: htt...

This episode started out with no specific topic but soon started to circle around giving birth and expectations on the upcoming birth. This major life event is a unique experience for any new mother and apparently for Ed. Listen in when Ed is revealing what his secret passion is after having been present at deliveries of his five children. 

We all were hit by the Covid 19 pandemic and many of our plans didn't work out the way we wanted them to. Tune in as Ed, Linh and Mikael take up quotes from people talking about plans and the advantages and disadvantages of making them. Are you anxious or stressed out, listen in and you may find some comfort in what they have to say.

Young people might take a Sabbath year to find themselves or to just travel. Tune in as Ed and Linh interview Mikael about his mission trip to Papua New Guinea. Mikael shares his experiences and thoughts on his time there and lets us in on the challenges and blessings he encountered as a young man with a mission.

Ed and Linh continue their discussion about Ed's experiences of racism and how him being a black man influenced his life and career in Sweden.

Can you imagine fearing for your life when meeting the police? Or being surrounded by the police for how you look? This is not just happening in the USA but also in Sweden. Tune in when Ed gives us some insight into the history of African-American people in the US as well as shares his personal experiences on racism in Sweden.

In hindsight Ed and Linh talk about what they would have considered in their spouse if they would have been single now. Different life situations and age show a varied picture of what would have been important to them. At the age of 30 or the age of 60, what do you think you would have wanted in your spouse. Tune in and listen to Linh and Ed's conversation.

In times of the Coronavirus, being prepared for emergencies seems more and more relevant. Listen in to Edward, Linh and their two studio guests Bolin and Mikael who share their different needs and understanding of being prepared for emergencies and how different cultures value different things in emergency. As a special treat Ed will share his five survival tips in order to manage an emergency.