The Pod Pointe

How is Father's Day not as popular as Mother's Day? Now that you have read this question. You might wonder why too? We may all have different answers about this and we can agree to disagree but the most important thing we have to bring to the table is that "fathers" matter too. We truly believe that they have a strong influence in the character growth of their children – from bei...

This is a short continuation of the topic we had two weeks ago. It was about Jochebed. She is Moses's mom. Let us altogether listen to the ending of this study material and check how our beautiful mothers resonated with Jochebed's journey of being a mother. Happy Mother's day again to all the mothers in the entire world. Study Material reference: Pascoe, Roger. “The Impact of A Godly M...

"As a mom, the only weapon we can hold on to really is prayer and God's promises. And when we combine them together, that's very powerful, powerful for us to give us peace as we wait on the Lord and, you know,watch how God will help us." This is quoted from our today's episode. It is a special tribute for all the mothers in this world. We will talk about the story of Jochebed...

It is hard to miss that summer has already started in the Philippines because anywhere you go, the news will tell you that the heat indexes are relatively high and can be very dangerous. For students, especially in high school and grade school summer is almost always synonymous to relaxation or taking a break from study and for all of us who labor and toil, it may not be months of no work but we w...

For today's episode, we had the honor and pleasure of welcoming back The Podpointe's very own Joy Luarez! Joy took some time off of her responsibilities in Australia and came back home for a couple weeks. Come join us as Joy shares her experience as an international student and worker in Australia. Let us hear how the Lord has been faithful to her throughout her journey.

In our country the Philippines, we praise God for Lent is something we are not indifferent of and we will continue to pray for Christians especially the younger generation, to not waver in commemorating the passion of Christ, his death, burial and resurrection. Join our conversation today and let us all learn what true sacrifice is in Jesus! Share this episode to your friends and family. Seek God....

The great commission for us followers of Christ is the infamous verse we read in chapter 24 of the book of Matthew. In verse 19, Jesus said to his disciples to go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Missions for the most of us,is always going out to a place where Jesus is not known and that means somewhere away from the cit...

With the lyrics from a song that goes "Love is a many splendored thing", all may agree that love is something beautiful and truly heart-fluttering. Most would think that it comes in different shapes and forms. But no matter how the world defines love, may each and everyone be founded in the truth that love comes from God and we have the capacity to love because He was the first to give u...

“He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor and approval from the Lord.” -Proverbs 18:22 Welcome to the pilot episode of The Pod Pointe Season 3! In this podcast, we journey through the timeless truths and wisdom surrounding wedding engagement. We delve deep into the significance of preparation during the season of waiting and the profound blessing of cultivating a God-centered relat...

In a world often fraught with challenges, finding solace in hope and expressing gratitude through thanksgiving can be a beacon of light. Our episode today is all about Thanksgiving and Hope. Duly inspired by the words of the Bible, which offers profound insights into the significance of these two powerful emotions. Colossians 3:17 reminds us, "And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everythi...

It has been known in the Filipino culture that Christmas is always celebrated for a longer period. When the first day of September hits, the spirit of Christmas can already be felt. For a lot of Filipinos, it has always been the most anticipated celebration of the year, where families gather and reunite. In today's episode, we have invited two of our super moms, Ate Keren and Khan, from our ch...

In the Songs of Solomon, the daughters of Jerusalem were given this charge: “Do not stir up or awaken love until it pleases”. With concepts of hopeless romantics and soulmates here and there, the topic of determining the authenticity of love and identifying the ideal moment to embrace it has become a common subject for social discourse. In this episode of podpointe, let’s discover together love an...

In the midst of life's storms, navigating stress can feel like a daunting task. However, the timeless wisdom of the Bible offers a beacon of hope and guidance. In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus encourages us to find rest in Him, assuring that His yoke is easy and burden is light. This gentle reminder calls us to surrender our worries to a higher power, finding solace in prayer, supplication and thank...

We are celebrating Cross Pointe Church Cebu's 13th anniversary today! Hence, we have invited two of the church's board of directors, Tito Edwin Trazo and Ate Kaye Alfafara. In this episode, we will unravel some questions that might have crossed your mind about the Christian Church. Let us altogether find out what church truly means - what it stands for and what the followers of Christ must...

"What on earth are am I here for?" Have you ever asked this question to yourself? As believers of the risen Christ, this question is very important. If you deny He exists, life's purpose is meaningless. Join our conversation today with our special guest, Kuya Vince Sta Elena. Get to meet him as he shares how his life was transformed because of Jesus. Listen to his life testimony, his...

The Pod Pointe is now back with a new season! To kick off season 2, we will be talking about one of God's precious gifts, which is friendship. In Proverbs 17:17 we are taught that a friend loves at all times and they can get closer to you like a family. Do you have this kind of friend or a fair-weather one? Join us in our episode today and learn the value of true friendship. :) Help us also we...

You may all have heard of this phrase: "Doing what you love, loving what you do". While this is such an awesome state to be at, people will not always find joy in doing the things that they thought could make them happy. At the end of the day, it is responding to what God has called us to do that will give ultimate satisfaction and a sense of purpose to one's life. Today, we are bles...

“Anybody can be a father, but it takes a special man to be a dad.” Today’s episode is in honour to all our super Dad, Papa, Tatay, or however we call them in our respective homes. Join our post-father's-day celebration and find out a special story of love from his father to his son.

Do you always aim for excellence wherever life leads you? Do you feel frustrated when your plans don't go your way? Whether in your student life or work life, God wants to journey with you! Listen to our new episode as we talk with two young working women, Cherie and Mary Rose, about how they surpassed their struggles as students and how they are managing their lives now as part of the working...

Start speaking words of life! The words that will come from our mouth matters. Join our Pod Pointers in today's episode and get to know a little bit of Kuya Ayie's life as a disc jockey.

We are off to a good start this 2023 as we have invited three of our hard working church staff. Let's get to know them and learn the value of service and work for the Lord.

Our 13th episode today is dedicated to Mental Health Awareness. Did you know that the phrase "how to maintain mental health" reached an all time high in Google Trends 2021, the year after the world was hit by COVID. But long before the pandemic, mental conditions such as PSTD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders(e.g. bulimia and anorexia), suicide and self-harm have been talked about. The questi...

"Grace Upon Grace" is CrossPointe Church's theme for its 12 year anniversary. Join our Pod Pointers, their church family and their F.R.A.Ns (friends, relatives, associates, neighbors) today as they joyously talk about God's faithfulness and goodness in the past, present and in the years ahead. We hope that as you listen to today's episode, you will be greatly encouraged in your walk with Chri...

Our 12th church anniversary is coming near and so we thought of a good topic to reminisce God's faithfulness. Join our Pod Pointers today as they share ideas of discovering God's gift and what to do with it afterwards. We certainly believe that God has given each one of us a talent and we ought to make the most out of it.