Pause, Sip & Ponder

Catch this live audience session at the EUSA CYN Youth Summit 2019. I got the privilege to interview Pastor Jessie Maghacot Pastora Van Torres and Pastor Allan Floro, our beloved regional pastors. Together we talk about the start of JIL EUSA and the importance of community. They share their personal experiences and journeys in building the JIL community for His glory AS ONE.

If you haven’t already, follow/subscribe to Pause, Sip & Ponder! Again, praise God for this opportunity! It was such a wonderful experience. With whatever talent and gifts you have, do it for The Lord. Utilize it to bring encouragement and hope to those around you!

Failure. Probably one of the most uncomfortable feelings and situations we can get in. It can bring out the worst in us, or it could motivate us even more to keep going. Join Eric and I as we talk about our experience with failure

I always get excited when I get artists and creatives on my podcast. Anyone can proclaim yourself an artist, but I think the art is nothing without the artist himself/herself. In this episode, Annie talks about her fashion, style and art journey. With changes in her life, her art also follows. Tune and hear her story!

Hey Ponderers! Hopefully you haven't forgotten me yet! These past weeks have been a lot of changes but also a lot of growing. Recently I've realized how most of my life has been living up to expectations and making my loved ones proud. Although it isn't necessarily bad because its helped me get out of my comfort zone, accomplish great things and brought me new opportunities, it has been a lot of pressure and I barely have time to do what I want to do. Once adulting hit, I got more responsibilities added to my plate, I found myself exhausted and not motivated. I felt stuck. It brought me under a cloud. But with how I grew up, my situation, it's not easy to drop everything and deep in my heart I know God put me in this position to prepare me for a great future, but it is also up to me whether I want to continue and learn how to balance everything. In this episode I talk about how I got over these negative thoughts and my reflection thoughts. Work with what you have and make your life you own. Life can make make things you've always wanted to do harder to obtain, but it doesn't mean it's impossible. Everything is a process, it takes time and it is a journey. Don't bottle in your feelings and it's okay to not be strong all the time.

How vulnerable are you? Do you think it is necessarily good or bad to be? There are many instances that have us feeling vulnerable to the world. It is an uneasy feeling to have but it can also bring out the strengths in us. Vulnerable situations are inevitable and cause us to feel weak. But what are you going to do about it? How can you turn fear into triumph. Join Nicole and I as we tie this topic with our personal experiences with sexual assault and harassment. You are not alone. 

  Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.

Hello Ponderers! The episodes really keep getting better. Do you find yourself fully living or just surviving? Are your circumstances getting in the way of reaching full happiness? In Garrett Taira's case dealing with Chronic Intestinal Pseudo Obstruction, he definitely does not let it stop him and approaches life with optimism, hope, excitement and drive.  Despite the challenges, he has stayed positive, has the most warming smile and has used his gifts in acting, dancing and speaking in front of audiences and on Youtube. Although it has taken a big toll in his life, he has never let it define him. 

Go follow Garrett's Youtube Channel!

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGTexperience

Quick, you got a note in the mail giving you an official notice that it's your last day. What do you do? In this episode I discuss what I would do and I hope to push you to do make the best out of everyday you are blessed with.

Oh boy, I’m so excited to share this episode with you. Join me friend Nico and I as we talk about our ever so challenging, complicated yet beautiful spiritual walk with God. This episode is not just for my Believers out there but really anyone who is interested in the trials we too face as humans lol. We also discuss how we encountered God in our most darkest times, how we’ve failed God countless times but how His Love is never ending.

Whether you’re introverted and extroverted, us humans always desire that sense of belonging and being around people. Join Adam and I as we discuss our thoughts on community and how it has helped shaped us to develop into the individuals we are today. With the many great things being in a community can bring, without the right focus and foundation, it can eventually fall apart. Find out how to get out of your comfort zone and into the world. Your life is valuable and can also be used to contribute to the world. Although life is a personal grind, sometimes it’s better if we do it together.

Are you more of a Worrier or a Warrior? Join me as we talk about worry, it’s affects on our health, how we can worry less, and how sorry can actually be a blessing in disguise. Instrumentals- Gil Wanders (IG @gilwanders)