In cultures where selflessness and sacrifice are often glorified, it's easy to confuse them with their unhealthy look-a-like: self-neglect.

Join us in this episode as we delve into:

• The nuances and differences between selflessness vs. self-neglect and how we often see this show up in our Asian American Christian contexts

• Why it's so common for Christians to overlook this difference

• What makes us gravitate towards self-neglect without even knowing it

• What it means to genuinely help and serve others WITHOUT neglecting, abandoning, or losing ourselves

• The common signs of self-neglect to watch out for (and why it's dangerous)

• How Jesus models how to practically live out true, biblical, healthy selflessness

We explore all of this and more based on Scriptural insights, our own struggles and stories, and practical tips you can apply in your own life.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the demands of serving others or struggled to prioritize your own needs without guilt - this episode is for you.

We pray this conversation helps you set boundaries that honor and protect your well-being, while better understanding God's heart for you to healthily love and serve others.

Today we're joined by Peggy Bodde, who found herself rising in the ranks of corporate America for 25 years, when she got an undeniable call from the Holy Spirit to leave her successful career as Senior Vice President.

In 2014, she began her "Act II" as a full-time writer & small business owner, founding Sacred Work, which provides women with free career & leadership coaching.

Join us as we unpack:

• Peggy's personal testimony of taking the leap of faith out of the corporate world, & what God taught her along the way

• The roots of imposter syndrome & practical strategies to overcome it

• How to know if your job has become an idol

• The unique challenges female leaders face, both in the marketplace & ministry

• How to approach "self-advocacy" through a faith-based perspective

• What it looks like to invite the Holy Spirit into problems at work

• Tips for making hard decisions wisely

• What Peggy would do differently if she could go back, as one of the only few female leaders in the organization

and more...

We pray you're reassured that you're not alone in your struggles, and that you're left encouraged, empowered, and equipped to navigate your work & leadership journey with God's help & practical wisdom!

Does seeking out professional help imply we don't have enough faith?

What are the signs of anxiety to watch for, before it's too late?

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Courtney Miller, a Christian therapist based in the SF Bay Area, as we unpack:

• Common myths & misconceptions about therapy

• The most common mental health challenges & trends today

• What truly lies at the root of anxiety

• How Christian therapy differs from secular approaches

• Why it's important to "listen to our body" & what that actually looks like

• How our relationship with eating & food affects anxiety, gut, & mental health

• How the history of psychology impacts people of color

• How the pandemic changed the Church's approach to mental health

• Clear warning signs to notice before reaching a breaking point / health disaster

• The role of community in our healing journeys

• The unseen effects of capitalism & hustle culture on our whole being

• Practical baby steps to begin healing from our inner pain & struggles

Dr. Courtney also shares POWERFUL testimonies of God working in her personal journal & therapy practice, including a major health scare and what she did to REVERSE her condition.

We pray this conversation inspires you and gives you the wisdom and tips you need to continue growing in holistic healing, and live in FREEDOM the way God designed you to!

Struggling to hear from God or feel deeply connected to him?

Feeling stuck or stagnant in your faith?

Unsure about how to "invite God in" to heal your pain?

Today, we sit down with our friend Reigha Tencer (Host Pastor at Jesus Culture San Diego) to dive into the VITAL topic of cultivating a REAL, PERSONAL, INTIMATE friendship with God.

We delve into what it means to move beyond just knowing ABOUT God in our heads to actually KNOWING God personally - through an authentic, deep, transformative relationship with him as our Father and close friend.

Reigha shares her own personal journey of unexpected encounters with God (and how they've RADICALLY transformed her life from the inside out in ways she NEVER expected!), correcting her view of God (and how that changed the way she sees and serves others), honest ministry leader confessions, discerning between "your desires" vs. "God's desires," and SO much more.

If you want to know how to connect with God in a way that makes your heart come ALIVE - even in the midst of the most challenging, uncertain, and painful circumstances - this is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

We pray that this RICH conversation FULL of powerful wisdom and practical examples will help you break through any barriers hindering the closeness your Heavenly Father wants to have with you... and to AWAKEN your heart to the incredible love he ALREADY has for you!! ❤️

This week we're celebrating our 1-YEAR PODVERSARY!!! 🎉

It's hard to believe that a year's flown by since we first launched this podcast... since then, God's used this platform to impact literally thousands of people in ways we can't even see, support and amplify tons of incredible guests, and taught and stretched us SO MUCH along the way...

Today, we're taking y'all behind the scenes and sharing six of the BIGGEST, real + raw lessons that have shaped us in this journey of podcasting with God (including some real-time personal processing LOL #veryraw).

Whether you're feeling a tug to start a podcast or something new, or are just curious and wanting to learn and grow, we hope these lessons can shed insight into the lesser-seen side of podcasting and entrepreneurship... but also encourage and empower you in your own endeavors, too!

Thank you SO much for being here with us along this journey... We are immeasurably grateful for your encouragement, subscribes, shares, engagement, etc. - it all truly means SO MUCH more than you can know!! 🙂

Struggling with chronic anxiety and stress at work?

Whether it's being buried under never-ending workloads, looming deadlines, or constant indecision, most of us are NOT strangers to anxiety at work...

Join us as we dive into three POWERFUL strategies (that are usually overlooked) to combat workplace stress and anxiety HEAD-ON.

We hope these practical tips help you better manage work stress and anxiety, people-pleasing, overworking, and more.

Also for this one, you'll want to make sure you listen until the end... ;)

After nearly a decade in corporate tech, Alex very recently transitioned out to pursue something completely new... something that we've both felt God has been "setting up" for a while now!

Just 3 days after leaving his job, Alex shares the very real and raw challenges, obstacles, and fears he experienced in taking this big step of faith - but also what God showed and convicted him of in the process.

We also talk about the real temptation to "quiet quit" - and what ended up happening when Alex sensed God calling him to finish well and be bolder in ministering to his co-workers and managers.

We pray that these reflections would encourage you and inspire you with practical ideas for ways to be salt and light in your own workplace, spheres of influence, and transitional seasons, too!

What does it even mean to be our AUTHENTIC selves?

How do we know if we are (or aren't)?

What does NOT doing it really cost us?

And how do we PRACTICALLY navigate "self-discovery" God's way... and to live freely and fully as our TRUE selves?

We hope this conversation helps you know you're not alone; equips you to overcome the pressures to conform, social anxiety, and the temptations to hide; and empowers you to shine God's light BOLDLY and BRIGHTLY wherever you go!

It's hard to believe it's already been a month since our move!

We talk about how life has been, what has surprised us, what we've been learning, some testimonies of ways we've been experiencing God... as well a big UPDATE in terms of our podcast...

How do we share our faith with those who DON'T believe one of the main bases for our faith: The Bible?

Today we're joined by Dr. Mikel Del Rosario, a seasoned Professor of Bible and Theology at Moody Bible Institute with over 15 years training Christians in apologetics, to break down:

What actually is apologetics, and why does it matter for every believer?

The real root of all the disagreement about Jesus (despite historical evidence)

Practical tips for navigating questions and conversations with grace and love (and avoiding nasty debates) with those who don't share your beliefs

What famous atheists say about Jesus

The key "one-pager" fact sheet about Jesus you should know & can talk about

And much more...

Today we sit down with our favorite Christian comedy creator: Gabriel Lopez! Known as @gods.best.friend with over 350,000 followers on social media, what led Gabriel to start this social media ministry and write his book (God's Best Friend: The Adventures of an Ordinary Man and an Extraordinary God) was far from what he had ever willed or expected.

Join us as we dive into his personal journey of the unimaginable loss and grief that led him to where he is today... including POWERFUL testimonies that will ignite your faith and expand your perspective.

We also talk about what it looks like to invite God into the creative process, how to not be weighed down by pressure to "top yourself," and encouragement and wisdom for those of you who feel a tug to start a new endeavor or create with God!

There's a big difference between just being "in" a relationship vs. actually having a *consistent* heart connection with one another.

And the truth is, there really is no shortcut... true connection, authentic intimacy, and stronger bonds don't just "happen." In fact, when we're passive about our relationships, the opposite happens: they grow stale and often breed boredom or even resentment.

Instead, having a thriving relationship takes our active participation and intentionality... but it is SO worth it!

Today, we're covering some practical tips for cultivating and strengthening a deeper, richer emotional/relational connection with a spouse or significant other (though the principles can also be adapted for family / friends).

If you're single and dreading "that" day coming around the corner... this episode is dedicated specifically to you.

This is also our first-ever "solo episode," in which I (Grace) share some of my own personal journey of navigating singleness (especially around Valentine's Day), including:

• The very real challenges of being "content in singleness" in a world that glorifies romance

• My own journey & reflections amidst so-called "waiting seasons" with God

• 5 Practical Tips for what to do with uncomfortable / mixed emotions that often come up

• Biblical vs. secular self-love & why it matters

• Managing the tensions of having longings AND trusting God

Today, Grace sits down with her good friend Elani to dive into the series of unexpected events (including supernatural dreams) that brought her out of depression, suicidal thoughts, and the occult - and into healing, joy, and freedom way beyond what she ever thought possible.

Join us as Elani shares about coming out of New Age curiosities and a snippet of her journey of finding the real God through dreams, encounters with both heaven and hell, and testing out different world religions to ultimately discover and be forever changed by the one true God.

We also delve into how to tell between a "bad pizza" dream and a "God dream," AND go through a spontaneous LIVE interpretation of dreams that Alex and Grace had literally the night before this recording!

We pray this candid conversation encourages, challenges, and perhaps stretches your perspective - and ultimately empowers you to seek and know God more.

Ben Chung has been a member of the world-famous dance crew the Jabbawockeez, (who rose to fame for winning the first season of ABDC) and later went on to co-found Kinjaz—both of which have become two of the biggest influences and leading innovators in the modern dance world.

He’s a dancer, podcaster, entrepreneur, and more… but more than all that, he’s a follower of Jesus who’s unafraid to use his real and raw stories and lessons learned to inspire others.

We pray it leaves you encouraged to see God’s purpose in your own story—no matter how unconventional, messy, or non-linear it may seem—and to not be held back by fear, but to boldly GO for the dreams and passions God’s leading you towards!

Are you tired of devices CONTROLLING your life and attention, INTERRUPTING your focus, and DISTRACTING you from the moments and people who matter most?

In this eye-opening conversation, we sit down with Joey Odom, Co-Founder of Aro: a revolutionary product that leverages the science of habit formation and motivational design to liberate you from the clutches of your phone - so that you stop missing out on what's truly important.

We wanted to share the real, raw, behind-the-scenes, in-progress testimony (that's STILL unfolding) of a personal life update (and what led up to it), including a few of the lessons God's been teaching us in the process, in hopes that it might encourage you in your own journey, too…

Bob Lotich found himself at his breaking point in his early 20’s overwhelmed by debt and stranded 1,000 miles from home with only $7 to his name.

After crying out to God for wisdom and discovering a simple Biblically-inspired formula, he reached a level of financial freedom he never dreamed possible: having a paid-off house by age 31 and even reaching a personal goal of giving $1 million AWAY by age 40.

Today, we're excited to share this "rich" conversation on the intersection of faith and finances - and seeing the "impossible" become reality - with Bob and Linda Lotich: the power duo behind SeedTime Money who help people live financially free and impact eternity through simplifying, automating, multiplying, and faithfully stewarding the resources entrusted to them.

If you want to discover practical steps for REAL financial freedom based on God's truth AND practical tools - as well as cultivate a faith-filled AND financially empowered legacy aligned with God's Kingdom purposes... you do NOT want to miss this episode.

What does it look like to honor God in our pursuit of health and fitness?

Why is it so much harder to value health and wellness for some versus others?

How can we set and stick to our 2024 health goals, without falling into the trap of *unhealthy* obsession?

Today, join us for testimonies and lessons guaranteed to inspire you from Matt Huffman, the Owner of The Ark Fit and fellow Christian entrepreneur based in Orange County, California.

Tune in for invaluable wisdom, POWERFUL stories, and keys that will help you make 2024 your HEALTHIEST year yet!

What does it look like to partner WITH God in our work and lives? How do we discern between faith vs. foolishness? How do we ensure our goals are aligned with God's desires for our lives?

Today, we dive into all of this (and more) with Shae Bynes, Co-Founder of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur, who shares POWERFUL testimonies and wisdom guaranteed to fuel your faith!

Join us in unpacking not just working FOR God but WITH him, practical examples of Spirit-led strategies and decisions, why God allows uncertainty, and the key to overcoming fear to truly follow God wholeheartedly.

This is one of our FAVORITE episodes to date - we hope it blesses you!