Apple & Jeric Defante

Langga Speaks Podcast

Society EN ↓ 178 episodes

'Langga' [lang.gâ.] means 'Beloved' in Ilonggo/Hiligaynon, one of the gazillion Filipino dialects. Raising a family as Filipino expats in Dubai is not as simple as it may seem. Join show hosts, Apple and Jeric Defante, for downright honest conversations and full-packed laugh marathons as they share about family, faith and everything in between!

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Apple & Jeric Defante

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Society

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www.langgaspeaks.com

Latest episode

Aug 25, 2024

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Episodes

LSP 154: Usapang Feb-Ibig with Tag 91.1 20.02.2023

Send a text Short but sweet episode muna tayo for this week :) Sharing with you our guesting sa Tag 91.1 about love, commitment and anything Feb-ibig related, hope you enjoy this super fun conversation. ———————————————————————— ❤️  Support Our Mission by simply sending us virtual coffees at ☕  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/langga 💍 Save Your Marriage Before It Starts HERE > https://langgaspeak...

LSP 153: The True Consolation 13.02.2023

Send a text How do you know if it's a TRUE CONSOLATION? As we continue on our series on the Catechesis on Discernment, we talk about how do we determine authentic and true consolations versus the fake ones. It's an important question to ask cause we can easily be deceived in our search for true good. Join us as we journey on unraveling what true consolation looks like. ——————————————————...

LSP 152: The Beauty of Consolation 05.02.2023

Send a text DO YOU HAVE INTERIOR JOY? The person who experiences consolation never gives up in the face of difficulties because he or she always experiences a peace that is stronger than the trial. In this episode, we unbox yet another element of discernment - CONSOLATION. ———————————————————————— ❤️  Support Our Mission by simply sending us virtual coffees at ☕  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lang...

LSP 151: Essential Unrest 30.01.2023

Send a text “ Why are we desolate?”  This is the question that the Catechesis of Discernment by Pope Francis answers. In this episode, we talk about in a way where we can truly see how having this unrest is actually essential in living a full life. ———————————————————————— ❤️  Support Our Mission by simply sending us virtual coffees at ☕  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/langga 💍 Save Your Marriage...

LSP 150: Darkness of the Soul 22.01.2023

Send a text Do you feel DISTANT from GOD? Desolation as defined in the Catechesis of Discernment are those moments when we experience interior darkness, unrest and distance from God and from the consolations of faith. We all face this in one form or another, but the challenge here is how to interpret it, because it too has something important to tell us, and if we are in a hurry to free ourselves...

LSP 149: How To Keep Dreaming 15.01.2023

Send a text Do you still DREAM? Dreams give you the push to hope and to work on something good. It's difficult to do so though when you're faced with challenges but these are the times where dreaming together is crucial. In this episode, we talk about how we can keep our dreams alive even when life is full of uncertainties. ———————————————————————— ❤️  Support Our Mission by simply sendi...

LSP 148: Marriage is Difficult 07.01.2023

Send a text Today, we celebrate our 6th Wedding Anniversary. We really feel like it's the 16th! HAHA! Nevertheless, we discuss and share in this episode the difficulties we have faced in our 6 years as husband and wife. On their wedding day, the bride and groom promise to be faithful to each other “for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us par...

LSP 147: No Fear, New Year 31.12.2022

Send a text Are you ready for this 2023? We pray that we may face the New Year with more courage knowing that we exist for the audience of ONE, to glorify Him with the way we move forward in life. In this episode, we want to affirm an equip you with God's vision for your life so you may face 2023 with more courage and clarity. ———————————————————————— ❤️  Support Our Mission by simply sending...

LSP 146: Best Gift You Can Give This Christmas 24.12.2022

Send a text MERRY CHRISTMAS mga Langga! We pray that you may receive the love that Jesus brings. In this episode, we want to share some gift ideas that can have a permanent impact in your relationships beyond what the gifts under the Christmas tree can give. ARE YOU READY TO LOVE MORE LIKE JESUS? ———————————————————————— MAMASKO PO!  ❤️  Support Our Mission by simply sending us virtual coffees at...

LSP 145: A Restful Christmas With Your Langga 17.12.2022

Send a text Do you want a RESTFUL Christmas? If you want to rest, reflect, and rejuvenate during the holidays, you’ll have to be very intentional about doing so. In this season, it’s easy to slip into a people-pleasing mode just to keep everyone happy. The problem is, this can easily distract you from what the season is all about. Join us as we share some tips on how you can make this Christmas re...

LSP 144: Elements of Discernment."The book of one's own life" 10.12.2022

Send a text Have you read the BOOK of your LIFE? Pope Francis said "Our life is the most precious “book” we have been given, a book that unfortunately many do not read, or rather they do so too late, before dying." As we continue on discussing DISCERNMENT, we discuss another important element of it. Knowing one’s own life story is, let’s say, an essential ingredient for discernment. Have...

LSP 143: I Love You Isn't Enough 03.12.2022

Send a text What does your your ‘I love you’ mean? Join us in this episode as we talk about what the words "I love you" really mean. In a world where these phrase is taken for granted, we revisit what it truly means for us as followers of Christ.   ———————————————————————— ❤️  Support Our Mission by simply sending us virtual coffees at ☕  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/langga 💍 Save Your...

LSP 142: Elements of Discernment: The Desire 28.11.2022

Send a text What do you want from your life? As we continue in unboxing the Catechesis of Discernment by Pope Francis, we discuss in today's episode - DESIRE. Discernment is a form of searching, and searching always stems from something which we lack but which we somehow know — we have intuition. This knowledge according to Spiritual teachers refer to it as “desire”  - fundamentally, is a nos...

LSP 141: Elements of Discernment: Self-Knowledge 20.11.2022

Send a text Do you really know yourself? As we continue unboxing the Catechesis on Discernment, we talk about the other element that makes a good discernment: Self-Knowledge. According to Pope Francis,  discernment involves our human faculties: memory, intellect, will, affections. It's not easy but it's essential for us to reflect on this in order for us to discover our place in life. ——...

LSP 140: Familiarity with the Lord 12.11.2022

Send a text How do you relate to Jesus? As we continue on discussing the Catechesis on Discernment, we discuss the message of how prayer is fundamental in discerning. According to Pope Francis - Prayer is an indispensable aid for spiritual discernment, especially when it involves the affective dimension - meaning we talk to God and address God with simplicity and familiarity. Are we intimate and p...

LSP 139: Love Me For What I Am with Nimfa & Eng Si 05.11.2022

Send a text Do you love me for what I am? It's a tough question to ask and it's an every day question we have to be able to face even with 43 years as your mileage in a relationship. We finally got the chance to have our 2nd guest for the year 2022 and this time in person to ask about what a true loving relationship entails. Join us as we ENGjoy talking to this wonderful couple full of w...

LSP 138: Discerning Decisions 30.10.2022

Send a text Do you DISCERN? Last August 31st, Pope Francis launched a new series of catecheses focusing on discernment. We want to share and discuss that in the podcast and give some insights, hopefully. What is discernment to begin with? Are we actually discerning? These are the questions we tackle in this episode. ———————————————————————— ❤️  Support Our Mission by simply sending us a virtual co...

LSP 137: Life & Death 22.10.2022

Send a text It's a random reflection episode today talking about LIFE & DEATH. Join us as we reflect on what we've been going through this past few weeks and on how the Langga spoke to  us through these moments. -------------------------------------------------- Pray Every Day with Hallow, the #1 Catholic App in the World. Get Hallow Plus FREE for 3 months & with 20% Discount via...

LSP 136: Goodness of God 15.10.2022

Send a text When times get tough, when circumstances become so hard, we find ourselves numb or overwhelmed or both at the same time. These are the times where it is so hard to see or even acknowledge God’s goodness and presence in our walk in life. So in this episode, we want to talk about God’s goodness. How we must constantly be reminded that He remains constant in His goodness -----------------...

LSP 135: Feeling Hopeless 08.10.2022

Send a text DO YOU FEEL HOPELESS? Well we do, every now and then more so you may even feel like we're living in a hopeless world. But then again, if we lose hope, we lose everything. That's why in this episode, we wanna share how we can go about this, on how we should not shrink due to the feeling of hopelessness but rather allow God to increase in our lives. ----------------------------...

LSP 134: Is Your Relationship Toxic? 01.10.2022

Send a text TOXIC NGA BA? A Psychologist named Dr. John Gottman’s claimed that he can watch a couple have a discussion on any topic for 15 minutes and with 90% accuracy, determine if they’re headed to divorce or if they’re going to be fine. He said that there are “four horsemen of the apocalypse” which is a strong indicator of the health of the relationship. This is what we're going to talk a...

LSP 133: Don’t Worry Langga 24.09.2022

Send a text ARE YOU WORRYING A LOT? Super daling mag-worry, as in minsan walang ka-effort effort. But it’s essential to move away from it. Sabi nga nila, “Worry is like praying for something you do not want to happen.” Worrying prevents you from living life fully, and from truly experiencing the richness of your relationships. In this episode, we talk about the ways WORRY can be harmful sa relatio...

LSP 132: Supporting Your Langga’s Dreams 17.09.2022

Send a text ARE YOU SUPPORTING YOUR LANGGA? Dreaming together is part of a couple's journey. The opportunity to pursue a dream is indeed a blessing from God.  There is something special about seeing a couple support each other in their dreams. So how do you do that, how do you support your Langga’s dreams? In this episode, we talk about that. --------------------------------------------------...

LSP 131: Thank You Langga! 10.09.2022

Send a text Salamat Langga! It is essential however to be intentional in making the attitude of gratitude grow in your journey. It’s needed to maintain harmony and happiness in the relationship. So we want to touch base on gratitude in this episode. Gratitude is an important part of a healthy marriage or any other relationships natin. -------------------------------------------------- Pray Every D...

LSP 130: Are You Insecure, Langga? 03.09.2022

Send a text ARE YOU INSECURE? Today is all about insecurity. We all know that in order for us to have healthy relationships yet instead of nurturing a healthy interaction with others in our circle, this insecurity sabotages it. Even when we have the best of intentions. Join us as we talk about the effects of insecurity and what we can do about it. --------------------------------------------------...

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