Not So Secular Podcast with Mon Reyes

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 compar...

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 Find all of Mon's links he...

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...

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 se...

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 circu...

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 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)

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:...

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 The Feast is a weekly gathering of the members of the Light of Jesus family in locations across the country...

Having your personal Bible time is important, but what if the way we read our Bibles now, in solitude and in book form, is not how most Christians in history encountered God's written word?  In this episode, Mon takes us through the history of the ways the Bible was written throughout the centuries. 1 Timothy 4:13 Nehemiah 8:1-7 Acts 2:42 Verbum Domini, by Benedict XVI: https://www.vatican.va/...

Most of us think of being open to change as a good thing, and it can be! But what do we make of those who are just more resistant to it rather than open? Is that a bad thing then? Let's talk about it. Sirach 5:9-10 Colossians 1:23 Big Five Personality Traits: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/big-5-personality-traits     Unboxing The Bible, Letters of St. Paul: https://fb.watch/jcQ3org...

Every year, Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent. And every Lent, one of the things we do and talk about in the church is fasting. What is fasting? Why do we do it? Does it count if I get hangry? What does the Bible have to say about this ancient discipline? Luke 4:1-4, Luke 5:27-35 2 Samuel 1:11-13, Psalm 35:12-14 Nehemiah 1:3-4 1 Samuel 7:5-6 Acts 13:2-4, Acts 14:22-23 Mark 9:28-29 Embraced 2...

Words and deeds. Both matter. Both can powerfully express our convictions and principles. But what do we do when we come across someone who behaves and believes otherwise? Pints With Aquinas Abortion Debate: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qQke0IcoUj7ckCVaF1wzg   Matthew 18:15-17 Galatians 6:1-10 Music by Kayel Marcelo Find all of Mon's links here: ⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/talkswithmon⁠ (includi...

In this episode, Mon answers your questions: Wala pa ako jowa but how to prepare for marriage? What is the voice of God? How do you know that it's Him speaking to you, and not just the thoughts in your head?   Free Love True Love, book by Fr. Joel Jason: https://feastbooks.ph/product/free-love-true-love/?ref=rizmonreyes   How To Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul, book by Jason Evert:...

In this episode, Mon talks about one way we can read the Bible better: by identifying design patterns. As people in the modern day reading an ancient text, it helps to plug ourselves into mindset of the original authors and their intended audience. After all, don't we make internal adjustments for when we read older books like the Iliad and Odyssey, Ibong Adarna, or Dante's Inferno? So why...

In this episode, Mon and Aikel talk about the most overlooked and under appreciated member of the Christmas story: Saint Joseph. Even the three kings get mentioned more than he does! They talk about who he is and why we care, and what we can learn from him today. The Jay Aruga Show Adam Minihan and David Niles on Authentic Manhood and the Role of Fathers https://open.spotify.com/episode/0xQcwO3oAP...

Three days ago was Christ the King Sunday, so let's talk about it! Solemnity of Christ the King, article by Simply Catholic: https://www.simplycatholic.com/the-solemnity-of-christ-the-king/ Gospel of the Kingdom, video by BibleProject: https://youtu.be/xmFPS0f-kzs   Image of God, video by BibleProject: https://youtu.be/YbipxLDtY8c   Compelled, a talk by Tim Mackie: https://youtu.be/qwNfH_SOWKA...

Isn't it more sincere when you use your own words instead of repeating somebody else's? In this episode, Mon talks about spontaneous prayers and structured (or memorized) prayers. He also shares a bit about the beauty or praying the rosary. Matthew 6:7-13 – Jesus' teaching on prayer Luke 11:1-4 – Luke's account of the Lord's Prayer Deuteronomy 6:4-7 – The Shema Psalm 136 – &quo...

In this episode, Mon takes on three (3) questions on the topic of love life and dating: What is the difference between courtship and dating? What good is courting someone if you're only putting your best foot forward? Is it okay for the woman to initiate the relationship?   Look up Jason Evert and Christopher West Music by Kayel Marcelo Find all of Mon's links here: ⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/ta...

Because of who Jesus is and what he has done, we can be assured that we have good reason to rejoice regardless of our circumstances. However, we do acknowledge that not every circumstance is pleasant. Pain and suffering are real. So how do we deal with that? How do we embody joy during times when we have to lament? This episode is a reflection on those questions. Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 – a time for e...

Arrogance and insecurity may seem like they're on opposite poles but they might not be as far from each other as we often think. The two might be different expressions, but they stem from the same root. In this episode, Mon talks about a previous Bible study session he gave, an insight one of his members shared, and how someone can be both humble and confident. Exodus 3-4 – Moses and the Burni...

Mon shares about a talk he has recently written, his peculiar take on The Lion King's Hakuna Matata, and what JPII refers to as an "adequate anthropology" in his Theology Of The Body. Genesis 4 – Cain & Abel story Matthew 6:25-34 – Jesus' words against worry Mark 12:28-34 – The Greatest Commandment The Lion King (1994) Man And Woman He Created Them: A Theology Of The Body, by...

We like calling people out. But we don't like being called out, don't we? In this episode, Mon talks about the story of King David and the prophet Nathan. David has done wrong, and Nathan confronted him about it. As Christians, we must stand for what is true and just, but it matters how we do it. How might we do it then? What posture should we take? Let's talk about it! 2 Samuel 12:1-7...

We post a lot, don't we? We post about where we go, whom we're with, what we eat, and even what we think. Through the internet and social media, we can know a lot about others and others can know a lot about us. But knowing about someone is different from knowing someone. In this episode, Mon gives a simple reminder: Your private life matters. He frames his reflections around 3 questions t...

Have you ever been called privileged? Would you want to? It seems like more and more nowadays, people have been using the term "privileged" with a negative connotation. But is privilege itself a bad thing? Going further, is it a sin? In this episode, Mon addresses this question. In relation to this, he also shares his thoughts on the 2019 movie, Parasite. SPOILER ALERT. And yes, "th...

In this episode, Mon responds to your questions! Question 1, from Jona (01:01): Hi, kuya Mon! How do you do your devotions daily? Buy Companion, Didache, and Sabbath from Feast Books: https://feastbooks.ph/?ref=rizmonreyes The Bible In A Year With Fr. Mike Schmitz, Featuring Jeff Cavins: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration , https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-podcast...