Tamu Leonard
The TAMS Shares Podcast
Becoming the best version of yourself is simply becoming the person God intended you to be — a saint. I’m Tamu Leonard, and in this podcast, I share and reflect on the things I find worth noting from stuff I love the most: my Catholic faith, the Bible, books, movies, music, and the everyday experiences that quietly shape who we are becoming. Through honest, unfiltered reflections and relatable conversations, I blend faith and fun in a way that shows that holiness is not about being joyless and disconnected from the world, but about engaging fully with the world in a way that honours God. Each...
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Jul 5, 2026
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An Invitation From Christ | SVQ Series S1E20 05.07.2026 16:09
Are you going through a lot of difficulties in your life right now that are weighing you down, & the weight is so much that it seems to be draining life out of you? The Verse that stood out the most to me from all of today’s Sunday Mass Readings and The Quote from St. Padre Pio that I share today—tell us what to do if u are currently going through a lot in your life right now. The Verse: Come to m...
God When? - SVQ Series S1E19 14.06.2026 16:01
We already know that God has a plan for us, what we often forget is that; for every plan he makes he ordains a time for it to be fulfilled. The Verse that stood out the most to me from all of today’s Sunday Mass Readings (Romans 5:6) & The Quote from St. Vincent de Paul remind us about this fact: For everything that God wills, he sets a time for it to happen and it will come to pass at that set ti...
Loving God - SVQ Series S1E18 11.05.2026 16:46
Do you love God? What does it really mean to love God? How can we say & know for certain that we love God? In this episode of the TAMS Shares Podcast , I share my thoughts and reflections on my verse of today’s Sunday Mass Scripture Readings— John14:21, and a quote from St. Thomas Aquinas. Drawing inspiration from them, I talk about what it really means to love God. Link to all the Readings: https...
The Secret is God - SVQ Series S1E17 04.05.2026 16:37
Is there an infinite Someone who can fully satisfy the infinite desires of the human heart? Whether we realise it or not, the desires of the human heart are infinite. The problem is that we often try to satisfy these infinite desires with the finite things of this world & this is what leads to the deep restlessness we feel in life. In this episode of the TAMS Shares Podcast , I share my thoughts a...
The Power of Suffering - SVQ Series E16-Part 2 26.04.2026 16:51
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The Power of Suffering - SVQ Series E16-Part 1 26.04.2026 16:07
Is it fair to suffer unjustly? Take for example losing the only job that feeds your family, bec you refused to consent to evil doings. If God is Just, why then do good people suffer unjustly? In this episode of the TAMS Shares Podcast , I share my thoughts and reflections on my verse of today’s Sunday Mass Scripture Readings— 1 Peter 2:21, and a quote from St. John Paul II . Drawing inspiration fr...
Know Your True Worth - SVQ Series S1E15 19.04.2026 16:03
We’ve all used the expression “I know my worth,” yet still been made to feel like we don’t matter or that we are not good enough by others. Think of all those times you fought hard to belong, you sought validation; and then ask yourself again: Do I really know my worth? What is your worth? In this episode of the TAMS Shares Podcast , I share my thoughts and reflections on my verse of today’s Sunda...
The One Thing More Important Than Life - SVQ Series S1E14 12.04.2026 16:27
What if I told you that there is something more important than life itself. And that it would have been better for you to have not lived than to have life and not have this one thing. If life is a gift, this one thing is a greater gift. What is this one thing? In this episode of the TAMS Shares Podcast , I share my thoughts and reflections on my verse of today’s Sunday Mass Scripture Readings— 1 P...
The One Key Thing Missing in Your Prayers - SVQ Series S1E13 29.03.2026 16:30
Prayer, as we are told, is “the requesting of good things from God.” But what if your request—that which you want so badly, though as good as it is, is not compatible with what God wants for you? (Think of that visa, that job, that business deal.) In this episode of the TAMS Shares Podcast , I share my thoughts and reflections on my verse of today’s Sunday Mass Scripture Readings— Matthew 26:39, a...
Forget Your Timeline: There is an Author of Time - SVQ Series S1E12 22.03.2026 17:00
Can it ever be too late? Is there an author of time, one who presides over time? Before you answer, pause and think of that situation that you’ve worked or prayed hard for & nothing has changed & you feel like time is running out. Join me in this episode of The TAMS Shares Podcast as I draw inspiration from my verse of today’s Sunday Mass Scripture readings — John 11:21 — and a quote from Fr. Mike...
The Secret to Being Truly Free - SVQ Series S1E11 15.03.2026 16:53
Is it okay to be dating and hiding it from your parents? Is it okay to be cohabiting with your boyfriend in hiding? Is it okay to hide your phone messages from your spouse? Is it okay to lock yourself in the room watching pornography on your phone? We all have something that we must hide when we do them, and we live in the bondage of fear and the insecurity of being caught. Join me in this episode...
The Things We Do For Love - SVQ Series S1E10 08.03.2026 16:55
We are all familiar with the line: “The things we do for love.” But what have you actually done because of love? And by this, I don’t mean the strange, crazy, or irrational things people often do because of lust . No. I mean the things you have done because you truly loved someone . So how do you tell the difference between love and lust ?Join me in this episode of The TAMS Shares Podcast as I dra...
Give Your Change Journey Purpose - SVQ Series S1E09 01.03.2026 16:03
Change is the only constant thing, but there is a higher degree of change you need to aim for. Join me in this episode as I draw inspiration from my verse of today's Sunday Mass Scripture readings (Matthew 17:2), and a quote from St. John Henry Newman to help you give your change journey purpose. Link to all the Readings Get beautifully designed picture posts of all the verses and quotes I talk ab...
Use Scripture to Navigate Your Way Through Every Life Situation - SVQ Series S1E08 22.02.2026 20:30
There is an answer to every life problem, we face and will ever face, in Scripture. Join me in this episode as I draw inspiration from my verse of today's Sunday Mass Scripture readings (Matthew 4:4), and a quote from Pope Francis to show you how you can use scripture to navigate your way through every life problem you can ever face: temptations, anxieties, addictions, etc. I promise this will be...
The Myth of Soulmates - SVQ Series S1E07 15.02.2026 17:24
Is there someone predestined by God for us to marry?; Is there a specific, or right person for you?; Is there “the One”?. Join me in this episode as I draw inspiration from my verse of today's Sunday Mass Scripture readings (Sirach 15:15), and a quote from Anthony de Mello to provide answers to this fundamental Love questions. Link to the Sunday mass readings Get beautifully designed picture posts...
The Light We Carry Within Us: How and Why to Let it Shine - SVQ Series S1E06 08.02.2026 25:43
We all carry within us a light given to us by the one who created us. Part of becoming the best version of yourself is letting that light shine. Join me in this episode as I draw inspiration from and share my reflections on my verse of today's Sunday Mass readings (Is 58:10), and a quote from Marianne Williamson to show you how to let the light in you shine and the benefits of doing so. Link to al...
The Path to True Happiness - SVQ Series S1E05 01.02.2026 20:11
The one thing that everyone on this earth shares in common is: the desire to be happy. Everyone; the rich and the poor; the good person and the bad person, the strong and the weak, the wise and the foolish, all want one thing: to be happy. We are all seeking happiness. This is no doubt why one of the highest things that sells are things that proposes how happiness can be achieved. But what better...
The Ultimate Goal in Life - SVQ Series S1E04 25.01.2026 21:37
It really sounds nice to have titles like Prof., Dr., Barr., Justice attached to ones name, right? But you wanna know a title that sounds way nicer, and that will endure forever? It's the title: Saint. (St.) Imagine having St. attached to your name. How can you reset your goals to earn this title? Join me in this episode as I draw inspiration from my verse of today, Sunday Mass readings (Psalms 27...
What God Wants - SVQ Series S1E03 18.01.2026 26:52
We've all contemplated at some point as guys, what women want, and as ladies, what men want. But have we ever contemplated what God wants? Join me in this episode as I draw inspiration from my verse of today Sunday Mass readings (Psalms 40:8) and a quote from St. Alphonsus Liguori to ponder and find an answer to What God Wants. Get beautifully designed picture posts of all the verses and quotes I...
Wondering What your Purpose in Life is? Start Here! - SVQ Series S1E02 11.01.2026 18:05
Using his verse of the Sunday readings (Isaiah 42:6) and a quote from St. Teresa of Calcutta, TAMS shares his thoughts on the subject of purpose. A good place to start when figuring out your purpose. Get beautifully designed picture posts of all the verses and quotes I talk about in this series to save, keep or share with others from Instagram using the link: Instagram (@tamsshares) This is a publ...
Why you Should Go to the Next Eucharistic Adoration - SVQ Series S1E01 04.01.2026 16:00
Where is he who has been born king of the Jews?" This powerful question from the wise men resonates even today. Join me as I share how each Eucharistic Adoration can be a journey to meet Christ, just like those wise men did. Get beautifully designed picture posts of all the verses and quotes I talk about in this series to save, keep or share with others from Instagram using the link: Instagram (@t...
Introducing the Sunday Verse-Quote (SVQ) Series 04.01.2026 7:13
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the Sunday readings? You're not alone! In this episode of the Tam's Shares Podcast, I introduce the Sunday Verse Quote series. This series is designed to help you dive deeper into one striking verse from the readings each Sunday., in a way that helps you grow closer to God through his word one verse/quote at a time. Spending time reflecting on scripture transforms...
What This is About 30.12.2025 12:32
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