Be the salt

In this episode, Pastor Thomas Yohannan, Bobby Thomas, Kuriakose George and Leslie Cherian - are discussing the joys and challenges of being dads. There is a wealth of wisdom and advise in this episode.

In this episode Merlyn Mathew, Keziah Tojo, and Blessy Mathew - three blessed mamas are discussing the joy of motherhood and raising toddlers and preschoolers.  Merlyn is a mom of an adorable toddler - Jairus; Keziah has 4 beautiful girls - Olive, Lily, Iris and Yael; Blessy is a mom of 3 - Luke, Lily and Leiah.  

In this episode 4 women - Jessy Thenmadathil, Acsah Thomas, Sinu George and Shirly George are discussing their experience raising children at different age groups. This is a very interesting conversation as they are go through life with children from 20+ yrs to toddlers and how they are navigating the wins and challenges of parenting in today's world.

In this episode - 3 beautiful ladies are discussing the blessings and  challenges of raising children in the school age years. Prinu Gabriel, Sybil Thomas and Jennie Cherian are sharing their thoughts in raising children in a Godly perspective and how they deal with these challenges.

This episode is featuring the cast & crew of Be the salt podcast. In this episode I am answering questions from all the guests of this season. This episode also features the producer of the podcast Ajay Kurian who such a blessing in my life. Be the salt podcast will take a short break after this as we wait upon the Lord for direction on the next season. Stay tuned…

In this last episode of Season 1 – “In the potter’s hands” Hephzibah (Sheeba) Cherian is sharing her experience of walking through losing the love of her life – her dear husband Cherian Dethose a few months ago. Sheeba lives in Georgia and is a proud mom of Joshua and Nikita. Her passion is to stand on the foundation of love and to transmit the love of Jesus to this world. Her advise to anyone walking through a valley is to never allow a season to define or change who God has called you to be and never to be identified by your trauma. She continues to walk in victory being sensitive to the Holy Spirit allowing God to direct her ways daily and live in the fullness of joy that only He can provide.

This episode is featuring Christina Varughese who says she considers her time with God as her 'oxygen mask'! Christina is married to Sam Varughese and is the mom of 3 beautiful girls - Evelyn, Abigail and Rachel. As Christina shares her experience through her 2 pregnancies - with both Abigail and Rachel, she says facing the unknown was the hardest thing during this season. She learned to release her fears into God's hands  and believes he is El Roi - The God who sees us and He provides favor in every assignment.

In this episode Esaw Joseph - Johnson and Shiny Joseph are sharing their experience of many challenging years dealing with Johnson’s illness. They explain how Jesus stepped into their impossible situation and changed it for the best so Johnson could live and witness the goodness of God. Holy Spirit made up the difference in areas of their life where they fell short. Their advise is listen to the Holy Spirit and to pray together as a family. Johnson and Shiny are parents of twin boys Caleb and Israel and they continue to serve God and witness His blessings in their local community. 

In this episode, Reji John talks about the season in his life where he walked alongside his dear wife Christy, while she was diagnosed with cancer and the challenges through the experience. Reji shares the perspective of a care giver and states that they faced new surprises and challenges daily during the season but God showed up in their life over and over giving them grace to survive the valley. Reji believes that at the end of the day God is in control of our lives  and his advise to anyone going through such a season is to be absolutely present for that person. Reji is married to Christy and has two beautiful adult children Nathan and Nisha. He serves the local church in many different capacities and has a passion to teach the word especially to young adults. 

Dr. Shoba Thomas describes herself as a woman who will not take no for an answer when faced with a mountain! In this episode Shoba talks about her journey with her son – David who was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3. She believes that we can do all things through Christ Jesus and all things are possible through Him. She says “God chose me for the display of his wondrous glory” Shoba’s faith  is such an encouragement for any woman (and man) in their walk with the Lord in the midst of hard days! Shoba is married to Dr. Jerry Mathew George and the proud mom of 2 beautiful children Karen and David. They live in Abu Dhabi.