In a culture obsessed with hacks and hustle, it’s tempting to look for shortcuts to success. But Jesus didn’t take shortcuts—and neither should we.

In this episode of Adulting for Catholics, I share personal stories of doing hard things:
🏋️‍♂️ Losing weight for my family
📉 Facing financial failures and learning numbers
🚴‍♂️ Learning to bike again (as an adult!)
👨‍👩‍👧 Doing the hard work of being a present parent
🧠 Going to therapy instead of hiding childhood pain

The breakthrough you’re praying for?
It might be waiting in the hard thing you’ve been avoiding.

Let’s reject fake hustle. Let’s do hard things with Jesus.

👉 Need help facing your own hard thing? I offer Christ-centered life coaching to help you gain clarity and move forward. Learn more at www.jpaulhernandez.com/coaching.

Some people keep you stuck. Others prepare you for heaven.

In this episode, I talk about:

✔️ How St. Peter & St. Paul built real, holy friendship despite differences

✔️ St. Francis de Sales' idea on friendship

✔️ Useful friendship to virtuous friendships

✔️ Filipino culture: When pakikisama keeps you stuck

✔️ How to walk away wisely from fake friends

✔️ How to build a true, lasting, Christ-centered community

I want to help you find real friends

To learn more, visit my website: www.jpaulhernandez.com

Why do we feel we have to hide our blessings just to make others feel comfortable?
Why do fake friends secretly envy your success instead of sharpening you?

In this episode:
✔️ Why crab mentality keeps Filipino communities small
✔️ How pakikisama culture twists real friendship
✔️ The Catholic answer: Yes, you ARE your brother’s keeper!
✔️ Why God wants you to be magnanimous, not lukewarm
✔️ A prayer to heal envy in yourself and others

As iron sharpens iron, so one friend sharpens another.” — Proverbs 27:17

Comment: “I choose to be my brother’s keeper.”

July 6 is the feast day of St. Maria Goretti, the young saint who became a powerful patron for survivors of sexual abuse and violence.In this deeply personal episode, JPaul shares:- His own story of surviving childhood sexual abuse- The lies that abuse implants — and how Maria’s story breaks them- How victim-shaming (especially in Filipino culture) keeps us silent, and how to name it and overcome it- Why forgiveness is not forced, but a grace that frees you first- Practical steps for real healing: spiritually, emotionally, physically- The miracle of Maria Goretti’s forgiveness and her attacker’s conversionYou are not what was done to you.Your dignity is inviolable.Your story does not end in shame — it can become your testimony.💙 Comment: “I choose to heal.”🕯️ Light a candle to St. Maria Goretti and whisper: “Pray for me.”🔗 Share this episode with someone who needs hope today.

Nobody prepared us for this kind of grief.

As we grow older, we don’t just lose touch with childhood friends—we grieve them. Whether the friendship faded naturally or ended in conflict, it leaves a real wound.

In this episode, JPaul Hernandez reflects on the pain of friendship breakups, the beauty of boundaries, and the call to seek spiritual friendships that help us grow in holiness.

✔️ Why you’re not crazy for feeling heartbroken over a lost friend

✔️ What Theology of the Body teaches us about not commodifying people

✔️ Why isolation is a spiritual attack—and how to fight it

✔️ How to build friendships that sanctify you, not just “vibe” with you

📖 “It is not good for man to be alone.” (Genesis 2:18)💬 Comment below: “Thank you for being my friend—even for a season.”📤 Share this with someone you miss, love, or need to reconnect with.

Adulting for Catholics is where we grieve, grow, and walk each other home.

In a world of noise and identity confusion, one question keeps rising: Who am I really, and am I still lovable if I’m honest?

This episode isn’t about attacking Pride Month. It’s about rediscovering the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the only heart that can heal our brokenness.

In this episode, I talk about:

1. The real tension between Pride and Sacred Heart devotion

2. The difference between identity and self-expression

3. What the Catechism, Theology of the Body, and Gaudium et Spes say about the human person

4. My struggle with ego and performance

5. The story of Blessed Carlo Acutis, a teen who let Jesus define his worth

📖 Luke 6:45 – “The mouth speaks what the heart is full of.”

🫀 It’s time to let your heart beat with His Sacred Heart.💬

Comment: “Jesus, heal my heart.”

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Adulting today is overwhelming emotionally, financially, and even spiritually.

In this honest episode, JPaul speaks about failing businesses, family pressure, burnout, and the quiet hope that keeps him going.

You’ll also learn how distraction silently sabotages your peace… and why knowing God can help you rediscover yourself.

In Luke 24, the story about the Road to Emmaus, Jesus walks with the confused, not to condemn but to guide.

You are not lazy. You’re just living in one of the most challenging times of growing up.

Comment: “I’m still walking.”

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In this comeback episode, JPaul Hernandez reintroduces the heart of his message: helping Catholics navigate real life with genuine faith.
As the Church enters a new era with Pope Leo XIV, we reflect on the unique calling of Filipino Catholics to rise, lead, and serve—not just in the Church but also in homes, offices, and communities.

From Cardinal Tagle’s humility to the stories of St. Lorenzo Ruiz and St. Pedro Calungsod, discover how your everyday life can become your mission.

This episode is a bridge—from Filipino Leadership to Catholic adulting.

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Comment below: "I’m ready to grow."
💬 Share this with someone discerning their next step in life and faith.

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In this episode of the Filipino Leadership Podcast, I delve into the powerful message that "God designed you to be a great leader." Join me as I share a personal story about the importance of choosing the right life partners and how this simple decision can reveal profound truths about abundance and God's provision.

I recount a memorable visit to a friend's affluent home, where the sheer abundance and generosity struck me on display. This experience made me reflect on God's generosity and how, just like my friend's house had everything needed, God provides us with everything we need to lead effectively.

We'll explore Jesus’ teachings from Luke 12:22-26 and 12:27-28, where He encourages us not to worry and to trust God's provision. Looking at the birds and flowers, we can see clear examples of God's care and abundance in nature.

I also draw a parallel between my friend's generous hospitality and God's provision for all creation, as described in Psalm 104:10-22, 24, 27-28. This reinforces the idea that we live in a universe created by a God of abundance, a generous host providing for all our needs.

Throughout this episode, I emphasize that God has equipped us with what we need to be great leaders. I encourage you to trust in God’s provision and abundance and reflect on your trust in His generosity.

Join me as we unpack these insights and challenge ourselves to lead confidently, knowing that God has designed us to be great leaders. Let’s embrace the abundance around us and step into the leadership roles we are meant to fulfill.

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- GoTyme Bank, Jeremiah Paul Hernandez SA 010008377485

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Welcome to Episode 52 of the Filipino Leadership Podcast. I'm your host, and in this episode, we're going to dive deep into a topic that's close to my heart: Redefining Abundance. We often get caught up in the extremes of equating abundance with money or dismissing its importance altogether. But what if I told you there's a different way to look at it?

In this episode, I'll share my journey of navigating these extremes and finding a new perspective on abundance. I'll share stories from my life, lessons I've learned from financial challenges, and how my faith has shaped my understanding of true abundance.

We'll also explore Jesus' teachings on money, the role of gratitude in experiencing abundance, and how expanding our definition of family can lead to a greater sense of community and abundance.

Whether you're going through a financial drought or just looking for a fresh perspective on abundance, this episode is for you. Join me as we navigate the extremes and find a new, more fulfilling definition of abundance.

Tune in to Episode 52 of the Filipino Leadership Podcast. I look forward to sharing this journey with you.

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You can support this podcast’s production by giving any amount to my GoTyme Bank or PayPal account.

- GoTyme Bank, Jeremiah Paul Hernandez SA 010008377485

- Paypal, https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jpaulhernandezph

Elevate your team’s performance and collaboration through a corporate training talk or coaching session with me. Check my profile at https://jpaulhernandez.my.canva.site/profile and book now!

Thank you