In this Father’s Day episode, Dave and Arthur surprise Pastor Sin Giap with his daughter, Jean, for a conversation about growing up, fatherhood, and how their relationship has changed over the years.

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(00:00) Teaser

(00:17) Welcome & Episode Introduction

(00:48) Surprising Ps Giap

(02:02) One Word to Describe Each Other

(03:40) A Core Memory with Dad

(06:51) Ps Giap & His Relationship with His Father

(09:24) Our Father-Daughter Relationship

(11:45) What Shaped Their Relationship?

(14:20) “Older Siblings Have It Worse” 😂

(15:52) The Father Dave Wants to Be

(18:11) RAPID REVELATIONS

(19:19) What Ps Giap Wishes He’d Told Himself as a Father

(21:00) What Jean Understands About Her Dad Now

(22:54) The Heart of a Godly Father

(25:42) Outro

(26:06) Outtakes

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Are youth camps worth the hype? 👀 You have an amazing weekend, encounter God, make some big decisions… then you go home and life goes back to normal. So what happens after camp? Can a weekend encounter really lead to lasting change? Join us as we chat about the highs, the hype, the God moments and the post-camp withdrawals 🥲

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(00:00) Teaser

(00:49) Welcome & Episode Introduction

(02:08) A Camp That Stands Out

(05:42) What Is a Typical Church Youth Camp Like?

(07:57) Highlights from This Year’s Camps

(11:08) God Encounters at Camp

(15:58) Why Does God Seem More Present at Camp? Are Camps Worth It?

(21:05) RAPID REVELATIONS

(26:38) When the Spiritual High Fades

(30:30) How Do We Keep the Change After Camp?

(32:22) Outro

(33:09) Outtakes

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Content warning: This episode discusses depression, suicide, and mental health.

Former pastors Anita and Adam share their deeply personal journey through depression, suicide attempts, and burnout. While Anita battled severe depression, Adam faced the challenges of walking alongside her as a husband and caregiver. Together, they reflect on their wrestle with God, the road to healing, and how He faithfully met them through it all.

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(00:00) Teaser

(00:29) Welcome & Episode Introduction

(01:03) Meet Anita & Ads

(02:40) The Road to Depression

(06:27) When Ads Realised Something Was Wrong

(11:08) When Suicidal Thoughts Began

(13:56) Anita Opens Up About Her Suicide Attempts

(19:37) Taking the First Step Towards Help

(20:50) Where Was God Through the Darkness?

(28:39) Rapid Revelations

(31:04) The Turning Point

(37:18) Unpacking Childhood Trauma

(38:31) Living with Depression Today

(40:00) A Message to Those Battling Depression & Their Caregivers

(43:48) Final Reflections

(44:29) Outtakes

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Do you have to be outgoing to be a good Christian? In a world where church can sometimes feel built for extroverts, what does it look like to follow Jesus as an introvert? In this episode, we chat with Amos, our resident introvert on the staff team. Often misunderstood as unfriendly or distant, Amos shares what it’s really like to be an introvert — the struggles, the misconceptions, and how God uses his personality for His glory.

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(00:00) Teaser

(00:30) Welcome & Episode Intro

(01:59) Our Introversion & Extroversion Percentages (MBTI)

(04:15) Defining Introversion

(05:51) How Did an Introvert Become a Pastor?

(09:20) Myth #1: Introverts Don’t Like People

(18:09) Do Introverts Need Community?

(19:26) Myth #2: Introverts Can’t Be Good Leaders

(24:12) The Challenge of Leading as an Extrovert

(26:56) RAPID REVELATIONS

(30:04) Myth #3: Introverts Aren’t Good at Evangelism

(34:30) How Introverts & Extroverts Can Thrive Together

(38:21) Outro

(38:58) Outtakes

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This episode of Faith+ unpacks common assumptions about Gen Z—often labelled as anxious, distracted, less resilient, or disengaged from faith. But is there more to the story? This conversation reveals a more complex picture of a generation searching for authenticity, meaning, and belonging, and explores how the Church can better understand and walk alongside them.

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(00:00) Teaser

(00:34) Welcome & Episode Intro

(02:03) Overall Impression of Gen Z

(02:48) The Divide Within Gen Z

(04:30) Gen Z Is Emotionally Attuned

(05:38) Why Gen Z Is Under a Lot of Pressure

(08:25) Cancel Culture

(09:54) Assumption #1: Gen Z Is Lazy and Less Resilient

(17:49) Assumption #2: Gen Z Is Addicted to Screens and Lacks Social Skills

(21:09) How Gen Z Can Better Use Social Media For God’s Purposes

(25:04) Gen Z Are Becoming More Spiritual (Not Necessarily Christian)

(26:38) Assumption #3: Gen Z Isn’t Interested in Faith

(29:05) RAPID REVELATIONS

(32:22) What Is God Doing in Gen Z?

(34:46) How The Older Generation Can Better Support Gen Z

(37:31) Outro

(37:53) Outtakes

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How should Christians think about health, fitness, and body image? In this episode, we share our personal fitness journeys, wrestle with body image, and explore the tension between neglecting our health and becoming obsessed with it. Join us as we unpack what it looks like to steward our bodies well and honour God in doing so.

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(00:00) Teaser

(00:27) Welcome & episode intro

(01:23) Our current fitness routines

(02:34) How our health journeys began

(10:35) Has our motivation changed over time?

(15:18) Body image, insecurities & learning to be content

(20:40) Extreme #1: neglecting physical health

(23:51) “I don't have time to exercise”

(26:22) Does exercising honour God?

(28:20) Extreme #2: when health & fitness become an idol

(34:05) A more biblical view of physical health

(40:14) RAPID REVELATIONS

(42:03) Does church culture encourage healthy living?

(47:17) Our current health goals

(50:07) Outro

(50:42) Outtakes

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Everyone seems to be talking about mental health today—therapy, burnout, anxiety, and trauma. In this episode, Vanessa, a practicing family therapist, shares insights from her work, the kinds of cases she sees, and how she navigates the intersection of faith and mental health. Together, we also explore some common questions around mental well-being and spirituality.

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(00:00) Teaser

(00:41) Welcome & Episode Intro

(02:05) How Did You Become a Therapist?

(06:26) What Is Therapy Really Like?

(07:28) Pastor or Therapist—Who Do I Talk To?

(09:31) What Are the Most Common Cases You See?

(12:59) Are Spirituality and Mental Health Connected?

(15:40) Spiritual Issue or Psychological Issue?

(18:34) How Is the Church Doing with Mental Health?

(22:31) Do Therapists Need Therapy?

(24:15) RAPID REVELATIONS

(25:52) Common Questions People Have About Therapy

(33:16) To the Person Who Knows They Need Help but Hasn't Reached Out

(34:12) How Do You Hope Amidst the Brokenness?

(35:51) Outro

(36:28) Outtakes

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains a brief mention of suicide. Viewer discretion is advised.

What’s it like being a Christian addicted to drugs, alcohol, smoking, and sex? In this honest conversation, Josh shares how he lived a double life for years while struggling with addiction, unhealthy relationships, and shame. Hear how a powerful encounter with God changed the direction of his life and began a journey of healing, freedom, and restoration.

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(00:00) Teaser

(00:29) Welcome & episode intro

(01:39) Brief timeline of addiction

(02:15) What were you addicted to?

(02:34) As a Christian, how did you get exposed to vices?

(07:02) When did exposure turn into addiction?

(09:20) When did you realise it was bad for you?

(10:09) How did it affect your mental health?

(11:30) What was happening in your life during addiction?

(14:19) Hitting rock bottom and meeting God

(19:14) Rapid revelations

(21:30) Josh’s turning point and road to recovery

(29:43) It wasn’t all smooth sailing

(35:00) Life today

(36:02) Are there any ongoing consequences?

(37:14) Encouragement for anyone struggling with addiction

(39:54) A word for those with friends or family struggling

(41:33) Outro

(42:10) Outtakes

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We often think missions in Japan sounds exciting — maybe even like a “holiday.” But what’s it actually like? Kevin and Sam share the real story behind life on the ground — the challenges, the surprises, and the moments that changed them.

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(00:00) Teaser

(00:25) Welcome & Episode Intro

(03:03) Life before Japan — what were we doing?

(04:52) How Japan happened (Sam’s story)

(08:54) What was stopping us from going

(10:55) How Japan happened (Kevin’s story)

(13:37) Why do missions in a “developed” country?

(16:13) Stories of God moving in Japan

(20:34) Daily life of a missionary in Japan

(22:05) How missionaries survive financially

(26:58) Feeling guilty for resting

(27:57) RAPID REVELATIONS

(31:01 )The hardest moments in Japan

(32:48) The joys and how it changed us

(34:35) Why Sam decided to leave Japan

(36:02) Do missionaries burnout? How to avoid it

(37:34) What we wish we knew before going

(38:12) What we sense God is doing in Japan

(41:06) One thing you should take away

(45:09) Outro

(45:46) Outtakes

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Affairs are something many couples fear, and sadly, many experience—but they’re not often talked about openly. In this episode, we have a real conversation about why affairs happen, how trust gets rebuilt, and what healing can look like after betrayal.

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(00:00) Teaser

(00:47) Welcome & Episode Intro

(03:31) Marriage before the affair

(04:52) Warning signs before the affair

(05:48) Sequence of events leading to the affair

(07:47) How Christophe justified continuing the affair

(10:01) What was really going on during the affair

(12:57) How Sandy found out

(15:33) Christophe's response when Sandy found out

(17:00) What the days after looked like

(20:38) Were your kids aware?

(21:13) Christophe's turning point

(25:40) Sandy's response to Christophe's apology

(26:55) Sandy: Were there moments you wanted to give up?

(28:57) Sandy: Did you ever blame yourself?

(29:36) RAPID REVELATIONS

(32:14) Struggles after reuniting

(34:45) Christophe's withdrawal symptoms

(35:38) How friends and family responded

(37:06) What community support looked like

(39:15) How Sandy learned to trust again

(41:55) How Christophe dealt with guilt and shame

(43:08) Encouragement for other couples

(45:17) Outro

(45:56) Bonus clip: A moment captured after filming

(48:03) Outtakes

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