Not So Secular Podcast with Mon Reyes

In this video, we go through three simple ways to find out exactly if the Bible you have is Catholic, plus a quick look at the translations I have. (video available on YT)

This is a question I get asked a lot, and the answer is more nuanced than you might think. I talk about the difference between Catholic and Protestant translations (Martin Luther and the 7 missing books), what the Church says about picking translations, and what Bibles I personally use. Translations mentioned in this video: New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) New Catholic Bible (NCB) New Li...

Many of us think of work as stress, survival, exhaustion, or productivity, but the Bible begins with a very different vision of work. (video available on YT)

"Preach the Gospel at all times; use words if necessary." St. Francis of Assisi said that! Or did he? Apparently not. (video available on YT)

(video available on Youtube) The idea of having your own personal Bible is a relatively recent phenomenon in Church history. For most Christians, Scripture was heard in the Liturgy, told through art, and prayed in community. But now that we have it, how are we making the most of it? In this video, I feature a small gift from Feast Books and reflect on how having our personal Bible time is a gift....

It's hard to have a rocky relationship with your own feelings. Get our newest book! It's Time To Feel Better: How Befriending Your Emotions Can Heal Your Life, by Bo Sanchez and the Bible Nerds https://feastbooks.ph/product/its-time-to-feel-better/?ref=rizmonreyes

What is marriage and what does it do? You'd think we'd know how to answer such a basic question but apparently not all of us do. So let's talk about it. The Philippine Star Life Article: Fewer Pinoys are getting married—PSA https://philstarlife.com/self/800636-fewer-pinoys-getting-married-psa Find all of Mon's links here: ⁠ ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon⁠⁠ (including how to book...

Major life update and some thoughts on New Evangelization. Redemptoris Missio (John Paul II): https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_07121990_redemptoris-missio.html Find all of Mon's links here: ⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon⁠ (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)

I went to Kidapawan City last week with the Bible Nerds to lead a day-and-a-half long program all about how to read Scripture, highlighting it is a work of ancient literature. This entire event was organized and hosted by the Feasters in Kidapawan. For more on the Feast, visit: https://feast.ph/ Books God Made You Good (Genesis): https://feastbooks.ph/product/god-made-you-good/?ref=rizmonreyes God...

This episode is an encouragement for someone who needs it. Jesus is both our path and our destination. Originally preached and recorded at Feast Bellevue PM. John 14:1-6 Luke 18:11-14 Luke 24:13-21 Support the show! Find all of Mon's links here: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)

Compared to newborn horses, newborn babies are helpless. But that doesn't have to be a bad thing! In this episode's live talk, recorded from CFA Freedom's Expo, Mon talks about the special role of the family, particularly parents, in the growth and development of every child. Learn more about CFA (Catholic Filipino Academy) Freedom: https://linktr.ee/freedomacad Support the show! Find...

How do we foster our individuality without losing the unity of our family? How do we foster the unity of our family without losing our individuality? In this episode's live talk, recorded from Feast Bellevue PM, Mon talks about the dynamic between our individual and collective senses of identity within the family. Genesis 1:27 Ephesians 4:1-2 Genesis 3:10 Support the show! Find all of Mon'...

Why do I have to take care of my body as a Christian? Jpaul Hernandez: https://www.instagram.com/jpaulhernandez/ , https://www.facebook.com/jpaulhernandez/ , https://www.jpaulhernandez.com/ Support the show! Find all of Mon's links here: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon⁠⁠⁠⁠ (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)

Part of how we discover our identity is through our roles and our bonds. What happens then when those roles and bonds are threatened? Well, we grieve. Luke 5:30-32 Music by Kayel Marcelo Support the show! Find all of Mon's links here: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon⁠⁠⁠⁠ (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)

"Protecting the Filipino family from woke ideology." This is Jay's tagline for both his show and his newly published book. In this episode, he and Mon discuss what he means by that.  The Jay Aruga Show: https://www.youtube.com/c/JayAruga , https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejayarugashow Conservative Ka Ba? A 3-Step Approach To Protect The Filipino Family From Woke Ideology: h...

There's a difference between dating with the intention of marriage and dating with the intention of discerning marriage. It's not just about finding the "right" person, but about heeding your God-given vocation. Music by Kayel Marcelo Support the show! Find all of Mon's links here: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon⁠⁠⁠ (including how to book him as a speaker and how to suppo...

In this episode, we delve into the profound story of Jesus' testing in the wilderness. Each of the three temptations he faced was a direct attack on his identity. Let's unpack this and see how we in turn can hold fast to our God-given identity and resist the lies of the enemy. Matthew 4:1-11 Matthew 3:16-17 Genesis 3:1-4 Genesis 1:26-27 Genesis 2:18 Music by Kayel Marcelo Find all of Mon&#...

Have you ever gone through a heartbreak or a terrible loss but had to power through it because you knew you had responsibilities? Have you ever had to set aside your feelings at the time because you knew other people were relying on you? It seems like Jesus knew that very well. This episode is a further reflection on what was in Jesus' heart during the well-known miracle of the Feeding of the...

Numbers aren't everything but it does mean something. The amount we put in means something for our work, our body, our relationships, and our faith. In some instances, it can even be a necessary pathway. Music by Kayel Marcelo Find all of Mon's links here: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon⁠⁠⁠ (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)

Just because something is free, that doesn't mean it came with no cost. Let's explore what that means here in our short Easter episode. Romans 5:6-11 Romans 8:14-15 Music by Kayel Marcelo Find all of Mon's links here: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon⁠⁠⁠ (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)

Giving flowers for your loved one is not practical. But does that make it bad though? Matthew 26:6-13 Music by Kayel Marcelo Find all of Mon's links here: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon⁠⁠⁠ (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)

Can I fast from social media instead? What about shopping, or movies, or gossip? CCC 1434 Joel 2:12-14 Music by Kayel Marcelo Find all of Mon's links here: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon⁠⁠⁠ (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)

The world has a distorted idea of both strength and gentleness. In reality, one cannot even be an option without the other. Matthew 11:28-30 – Jesus is gentle and humble in heart Matthew 5:5 – Beatitude, blessed are the meek 2 Timothy 1:6-7 – not a spirit of cowardice but self-control CCC 1809 – Cardinal virtue of temperance Music by Kayel Marcelo Find all of Mon's links here: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://lin...

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 Find all of Mon's links here: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon⁠⁠⁠ (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)

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 Find all of Mon's links here: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon⁠⁠⁠ (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)