"Am I A Lukewarm Christian?" 3 TELLING Signs - Escaping The Casual Christianity Trap (Pt. 1) | Ep. 65
Do you ever feel like your faith is just another checkbox? Like you’re going through the motions, doing all the “right” things—going to church, saying your prayers, cracking open your Bible—but something still feels like it's missing?
In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers on “lukewarm” Christianity and why it’s so easy to slip into it. If you’ve ever felt the quiet tug for something more—a deeper connection, a real purpose, a faith and relationship with God that’s alive and active—this conversation is for you.
We get real about our own personal experiences being lukewarm, the unspoken dangers of it, and why settling for this "shallow" way of following God costs us way more than we realize.
Join us in exploring what it means to go ALL in with God - and step into the freedom that comes when you let him lead and transform every part of your life!
"I Feel Like I'm NEVER Doing Enough!" - Escaping Hustle Culture (Pt. 2) | Ep. 64
Ever feel like no matter how much you do, it’s still not enough? Like you’re on this exhausting hamster wheel, chasing the next task, project, achievement, or something else... but never really "arriving"?
In Part 2 of this conversation on how to free ourselves from hustle culture, we’re diving into why we feel this way and how our fast-paced, busyness-glorifying world - along with all the pressures from family and society - keeps us stuck in that cycle.
Join us as we talk about everything from FOMO to invisible scripts that leave us feeling anxious and drained (especially for us personally as Asian American children of immigrants) - and how to actually break free from them.
We also share real, practical ways that have helped us learn to live and work out of a place of rest (even if you’re not sure where to start) and how to "be still" with God WHILE doing work and fulfilling our God-given callings - without overcomplicating it.
"How Do I ACTUALLY Spend Time With God?" - Escaping Hustle Culture (Pt. 1) | Ep. 63
We’re diving into a topic today that feels more real than ever... especially as we all feel the weight of increasing responsibilities, roles, and expectations as we get older.
It’s no secret that the pressures of adulting, career, and hustle culture all around us often perpetuate a constant cycle of stress and restlessness... So how do we resist and find freedom from the hustle?
This episode is part 1 of our conversation where we open up about how, for us, spending intentional time with God has played a HUGE role doing just this - including these past few months.
Join us as we unpack why spending time with God can often feel so hard and elusive - and share practical tools that you can apply right away for making time with God a priority (even if you're not a morning person!).
We hope this conversation helps demystify what it really looks like to escape the hustle and anchor yourself in the very real and accessible presence of God.
Into The Unknown: The Realities (& Lessons) of Navigating "Transition Anxiety" | Ep. 62
Hey friends! We. Are. BACK!!!
Oh man, these past few months have been FULL of transitions—pregnancy updates, Alex stepping back into corporate life, deepening our spiritual foundations—and it's all been a mix of both ups and downs.
We’re excited to catch up with you all, share some real-life real-TIME lessons we've been learning along the way, and dig into the messiness of transitions and the uncertainties of not knowing what’s ahead or what to do next...
If you’re feeling the pull to step into something new, but perhaps are holding back because of fear or uncertainty... we get it. We talk through the tension of wanting to be somewhere else in life but feeling stuck where you are right now—and what we've found personally helpful in gaining clarity around how/where God is leading AND having internal peace amidst all the external uncertainties.
Episode 54: "I Can't FEEL God... What Do I Do?" with Reigha Tencer
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!! ❤️
Episode 16: What is “Self-Care” vs. “Soul Care” (& Why Does It Matter)?
Join us as we dive into the #1 voted-on topic that you picked in our Instagram poll: the difference between "self-care" & "soul care. "
At times, these terms are used interchangeably or in different ways, so we explore the hidden nuances and explore why embracing both is essential for our lives...
as well as real-life examples and practical ways to engage in self-care and soul care that go beyond cliché and surface-level ideas.
We also address common challenges that prevent us from taking care of ourselves and our souls, and offer actionable tips for overcoming them, based on what's been helpful for us in our personal journeys.
We hope that this conversation helps inspire you with a deeper understanding of why God invites us to care for ourselves holistically - as well as life-giving ideas for how to put that into action.
Episode 15: “What Are You AVOIDING?”: Lessons On Spiritual Formation with Alan George
What if we told you: you might be slowly losing your soul... without you even knowing it?
Alan George sits down with us to share his vulnerable struggles, testimonies, and lessons learned about how his upbringing and experiences led him to discover the importance of spiritual formation and taking care of your soul—which goes way beyond just leadership skills and habit formation.
We break down what spiritual formation is, why it matters, and how it has totally transformed Alan's life and his family.
Practically, we also talk about practices and mindset shifts that can help you cultivate a deep and authentic connection with Jesus and tend to your soul, even in the midst of life's busyness and distractions.