Just because something is free, that doesn't mean it came with no cost. Let's explore what that means here in our short Easter episode.   Romans 5:6-11Romans 8:14-15   Music by Kayel Marcelo   All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular  (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)

Giving flowers for your loved one is not practical. But does that make it bad though?   Matthew 26:6-13   Music by Kayel Marcelo   All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular  (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)

Can I fast from social media instead? What about shopping, or movies, or gossip?   CCC 1434Joel 2:12-14   Music by Kayel Marcelo   All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular  (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)

The world has a distorted idea of both strength and gentleness. In reality, one cannot even be an option without the other.   Matthew 11:28-30 – Jesus is gentle and humble in heartMatthew 5:5 – Beatitude, blessed are the meek2 Timothy 1:6-7 – not a spirit of cowardice but self-controlCCC 1809 – Cardinal virtue of temperance   Music by Kayel Marcelo   All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular  (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)

In this episode, Mon talks about when God chooses not to do something. We know that he can do great things for us, but what if he doesn't? Will we still worship him them?   Daniel 3 – Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego   Music by Kayel Marcelo   All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular  (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)

In this episode, Mon gets personal and talks about pride and parables.   Luke 15 – Parable of the Prodigal SonMatthew 20:1-16 – Parable of the workers in the vineyardLuke 18:9-14 – Parable of the pharisee and the tax collector   Music by Kayel Marcelo   All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular  (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)

We're connecting together the many appearances and references to John the Baptist in the Gospel of Mark.   Mark 6:14-28 – Herod is troubled about Jesus' identityMark 6:19-29 – Herod makes a bad promise and kills JohnMark 1:2-5 – Intro to JohnMark 1:6-8 – John intros JesusMark 1:14 – John is arrested, and Jesus begins his ministryMark 2:18 – Jesus' and John's followers are comparedMark 6:45-52 – Jesus walks on waterMark 8:27-30 – Jesus asks his disciples who they say he isMark 9:2-12 – The TransfigurationMark 11:27-33 – Jesus brings up John's authority to the PhariseesMark 1:1 – Mark's introMark 15:37-39 – The Roman Centurion's declaration   #56 – Seeing Patterns When Reading The Bible https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QUooKk6trZwRYjxr9WkN9 #19 – Misunderstanding Jesus, And The Messianic Secret https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ePteqj16gCKtL3iPp4yOs    Music by Kayel Marcelo   All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular  (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)

Marianne Mencias is the author of several books on dating, self-worth, and purpose. She is a motivational speaker and a Gallup-certified Strengths coach. In this episode, Mon talks to her about her message, beliefs, and advocacies, particularly toward singlehood, dating, and family.   All of Marianne's links: https://linktr.ee/MarianneMencias    Music by Kayel Marcelo   All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular  (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)

In the first 2/3rds of this episode, Mon talks about the story of St. Paul and how we might view his change of heart in a different way. In the last 1/3rd of the episode, he talks about the dangers of conflating actions and intentions in the context of our society today.   Acts 9 – Paul's encounter with JesusActs 22:3-8 – Paul's testimonyGalatians 1:13-14Philippians 3:4-91 Kings 19:10/14 – Elijah's zealNumbers 25:6-8 – Phinehas' zealPsalm 106:28-31Romans 12:2 – Discerning the will of God   #40 – Who Was Barabbas? Was He A Robber? https://open.spotify.com/episode/3knPTVZ9RyvO0pYpzA5f7E    Music by Kayel Marcelo   All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular  (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)

This episode is about the dangers of conformity, and how what God values is often different from what the world values.   1 Samuel 16:1-13, David is anointed1 Samuel 8, Israel demands a kingRomans 12:2, "Do not conform..."1 Samuel 9, Saul is introduced1 Samuel 17, David and GoliathNumbers 13:31-33, The twelve scouts / spiesMark 10:45 & Matthew 20:25-26, Jesus on leadership and servanthood   A Land Of Giants, The Lord Of Spirits podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6t3BuobIAxSRdLTGI3eH8s    Music by Kayel Marcelo   All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular  (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show) Brighter Conference - https://www.feast.ph/youthcon/

The Magbirays are a young and faithful Catholic couple whose love story intertwines with their faith story. Nico once left Catholicism in order to join an Evangelical Church (or born again Christian) while Carissa remained steadfast in her Catholic faith as she dug deeper into the reasons why she professes it. This led to them parting ways only for them to later on meet again under different circumstances, which led to deeper convictions. In this episode, they tell their story of growing in the faith both as individuals and together as a couple.   Music by Kayel Marcelo   All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular  (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)

This episode is all about brokenness, healing, and ripped jeans.   Mark 10:46-52, Blind BartimaeusJohn 5, the Man at BethesdaJohn 4:1-41, the Samaritan Woman   Music by Kayel Marcelo   Not So Secular Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/notsosecular/ Mon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rizmonreyes  Mon's Twitter https://www.twitter.com/rizmonreyes  Book Mon as a speaker (talks, retreats, etc.) - https://forms.gle/7PyEB6svDnnD7mm69  Become a monthly or one-time giver via Ko-Fi (Paypal or card) - https://ko-fi.com/notsosecular  Give via Gcash - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ddb2KoXOumuDByDBXlw2PSAs7xLnBekJ/view?usp=sharing

Jewelle Villarisco is a Catholic content creator, an illustrator, a homeschool mentor, a youth leader, and the artist behind Jewie's Art Space. In this episode, Mon talks to her about her story, her work, and her views on a number of things.   Jewie's Art Space: https://linktr.ee/jewiesartspace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewiesartspace/ More on CFA Freedom (progressive): https://linktr.ee/freedomacad More on CFA Homeschool (traditional): https://www.cfa.edu.ph/    5-10 Minute Bedtime Stories for Children (The Saint Series Book 1): https://feastbooks.ph/product/the-saint-series-book-1/?ref=rizmonreyes Book 2: https://feastbooks.ph/product/the-saint-series-book-2/?ref=rizmonreyes Book 3: https://feastbooks.ph/product/5-10-minute-bedtime-stories-for-children-the-saint-series-book-3/?ref=rizmonreyes    Music by Kayel Marcelo   Not So Secular Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/notsosecular/ Mon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rizmonreyes  Mon's Twitter https://www.twitter.com/rizmonreyes  Book Mon as a speaker (talks, retreats, etc.) - https://forms.gle/7PyEB6svDnnD7mm69  Become a monthly or one-time giver via Ko-Fi (Paypal / card) - https://ko-fi.com/notsosecular  Give via Gcash - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ddb2KoXOumuDByDBXlw2PSAs7xLnBekJ/view?usp=sharing

This episode was recorded live from Feast Bellevue PM. It was a message dedicated for one of the Sundays in between the regular preaching series.   Mark 4:30-32, Parable of the Mustard Seed2 Kings 5, the story of NaamanLuke 16:10Mark 1:15Matthew 6:9-10John 12:23-24   Music by Kayel Marcelo   Not So Secular Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/notsosecular/ Mon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rizmonreyes  Mon's Twitter https://www.twitter.com/rizmonreyes  Book Mon as a speaker (talks, retreats, etc.) - https://forms.gle/7PyEB6svDnnD7mm69  Become a monthly or one-time giver via Ko-Fi (Paypal) - https://ko-fi.com/notsosecular  Give via Gcash - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ddb2KoXOumuDByDBXlw2PSAs7xLnBekJ/view?usp=sharing    The Feast is a weekly gathering of the members of the Light of Jesus family in locations across the country and around the world. Full livestreamed session from Feast Bellevue PM's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/DSKL3c0qqAE Like FBPM on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FeastBellevuePM Follow FBPM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feastbellevuepm/

Having your personal Bible time is important, but what if the way we read our Bibles now, in solitude and in book form, is not how most Christians in history encountered God's written word?  In this episode, Mon takes us through the history of the ways the Bible was written throughout the centuries.   1 Timothy 4:13Nehemiah 8:1-7Acts 2:42Verbum Domini, by Benedict XVI: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_ben-xvi_exh_20100930_verbum-domini.html Public Reading Of Scripture, video by BibleProject: https://youtu.be/BO1Y9XyWKTw The Digital Dead Sea Scrolls: http://dss.collections.imj.org.il/    The Bible Nerds Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AdZGCMwy1Bu9E8Ta60ysq?si=f8d1a308535d40abGod Made You Good, How The Book Of Genesis Matters To You: https://feastbooks.ph/product/god-made-you-good/?ref=rizmonreyes    Music by Kayel Marcelo   Not So Secular Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/notsosecular/ Mon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rizmonreyes  Mon's Twitter https://www.twitter.com/rizmonreyes  Book Mon as a speaker (talks, retreats, etc.) - https://forms.gle/7PyEB6svDnnD7mm69  Become a monthly or one-time giver via Ko-Fi (Paypal) - https://ko-fi.com/notsosecular  Give via Gcash - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ddb2KoXOumuDByDBXlw2PSAs7xLnBekJ/view?usp=sharing

Most of us think of being open to change as a good thing, and it can be! But what do we make of those who are just more resistant to it rather than open? Is that a bad thing then? Let's talk about it.   Sirach 5:9-10Colossians 1:23Big Five Personality Traits: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/big-5-personality-traits    Unboxing The Bible, Letters of St. Paul: https://fb.watch/jcQ3orgZn-/    Music by Kayel Marcelo   Not So Secular Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/notsosecular/ Mon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rizmonreyes  Mon's Twitter https://www.twitter.com/rizmonreyes  Book Mon as a speaker (talks, retreats, etc.) - https://forms.gle/7PyEB6svDnnD7mm69  Become a monthly or one-time giver via Ko-Fi (Paypal) - https://ko-fi.com/notsosecular  Give via Gcash - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ddb2KoXOumuDByDBXlw2PSAs7xLnBekJ/view?usp=sharing

Every year, Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent. And every Lent, one of the things we do and talk about in the church is fasting. What is fasting? Why do we do it? Does it count if I get hangry? What does the Bible have to say about this ancient discipline?   Luke 4:1-4, Luke 5:27-352 Samuel 1:11-13, Psalm 35:12-14Nehemiah 1:3-41 Samuel 7:5-6Acts 13:2-4, Acts 14:22-23Mark 9:28-29Embraced 2023, a 40-day video devotional: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXWjvwgL-fw&list=PLw0s2Ynzj6KV7Peda3Uv3GJ8AnyW0NfWf    Music by Kayel Marcelo   Not So Secular Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/notsosecular/ Mon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rizmonreyes  Mon's Twitter https://www.twitter.com/rizmonreyes  Book Mon as a speaker (talks, retreats, etc.) - https://forms.gle/7PyEB6svDnnD7mm69  Become a monthly or one-time giver via Ko-Fi / Paypal - https://ko-fi.com/notsosecular

Words and deeds. Both matter. Both can powerfully express our convictions and principles. But what do we do when we come across someone who behaves and believes otherwise?   Pints With Aquinas Abortion Debate: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qQke0IcoUj7ckCVaF1wzg Matthew 18:15-17Galatians 6:1-10   Music by Kayel Marcelo   Not So Secular Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/notsosecular/ Mon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rizmonreyes  Mon's Twitter https://www.twitter.com/rizmonreyes  Book Mon as a speaker (talks, retreats, etc.) - https://forms.gle/7PyEB6svDnnD7mm69  Become a monthly or one-time giver via Ko-Fi / Paypal - https://ko-fi.com/notsosecular

In this episode, Mon answers your questions: Wala pa ako jowa but how to prepare for marriage?What is the voice of God? How do you know that it's Him speaking to you, and not just the thoughts in your head?  Free Love True Love, book by Fr. Joel Jason: https://feastbooks.ph/product/free-love-true-love/?ref=rizmonreyes How To Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul, book by Jason Evert: https://feastbooks.ph/product/soulmate/?ref=rizmonreyes Why Is My Forever Taking Forever? book by Marianne Mencias: https://feastbooks.ph/product/why-is-my-forever-taking-forever/?ref=rizmonreyes Bakit Single Ka Pa Rin? book by Velden Lim: https://feastbooks.ph/product/bakit-single-ka-pa-rin/?ref=rizmonreyes Matthew 26:36-46Discovery Weekend Seminar: http://discoveryweekend.org/ The Five Love Languages: https://5lovelanguages.com/    Music by Kayel Marcelo   Not So Secular Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/notsosecular/ Mon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rizmonreyes  Mon's Twitter https://www.twitter.com/rizmonreyes  Book Mon as a speaker (talks, retreats, etc.) - https://forms.gle/7PyEB6svDnnD7mm69  Become a monthly or one-time giver via Ko-Fi / Paypal - https://ko-fi.com/notsosecular

In this episode, Mon talks about one way we can read the Bible better: by identifying design patterns. As people in the modern day reading an ancient text, it helps to plug ourselves into mindset of the original authors and their intended audience. After all, don't we make internal adjustments for when we read older books like the Iliad and Odyssey, Ibong Adarna, or Dante's Inferno? So why not do the same for the scriptures?   Design Patterns, video by BibleProject: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/design-patterns-biblical-narrative/Books: https://help.bibleproject.com/hc/en-us/articles/5678738131351-Books-on-design-patterns-in-ScriptureGenesis 1Genesis 2Genesis 6-8Deuteronomy 18:15Matthew 2-8Exodus 1-20   The Bible In A Year Podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration Read Scripture App: https://www.readscripture.org/ Unboxing The Bible, series by Unboxing Catholicism: https://youtu.be/2GQKVSziy5E BibleProject App: https://bibleproject.com/app/    Music by Kayel Marcelo   Not So Secular Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/notsosecular/ Mon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rizmonreyes  Mon's Twitter https://www.twitter.com/rizmonreyes  Book Mon as a speaker (talks, retreats, etc.) - https://forms.gle/7PyEB6svDnnD7mm69  Become a monthly or one-time giver via Ko-Fi / Paypal - https://ko-fi.com/notsosecular