Episodes
How can we get a lot done and not burnout? How can we manage the activities of our kids better? Tune in to hear from our sons Elijah and Edan!
Published 12/07/21
Published 12/07/21
We all experience crisis, and in various shapes and sizes. So the bad news is we can never be crisis-free. But the great news is that we can be crisis-proof. Learn how from this episode with (almost) all our kids!
Published 11/25/21
How do we get our kids to love learning especially with the tension between schoolwork and digital gaming & entertainment? Find out from the Mendoza teens!
Published 11/08/21
Peers can be positive or negative. How do we teach our kids to choose close friends wisely, without rejecting others who may not share the same values?
Published 11/02/21
Are you unhappy right now? Discontent with something? The digital world can heighten that. Join us as we “unbox” solutions to digital contentment.
Published 10/18/21
How do we tackle this growing challenge? Hear our sons share their views and us parents interact and give our thoughts as well. Juicy discussions!
Published 10/11/21
In the current times, identifying Gender Identity is one of the struggles that people face. In this episode we tackle this with our older sons and look at how to best shape and form this, looking at biblical truths as we go.
Published 10/04/21
Are we there to answer our kids’ BIG life questions like sex, spirituality, career, and the like? Do they feel like they can ask us? Find out the “magic” behind these moments in this episode!
Published 03/03/21
Do we really understand the power of words to make or break a person? This is crucial especially at home. Let’s unbox this together and get some practical tips on how to wield words better!
Published 02/24/21
Every family is figuring out how to juggle or “balance” the many tasks and responsibilities they have especially through this pandemic. Can we really achieve balance or is there a better way to approach this? Find out in this episode!
Published 02/10/21
How do we strengthen the faith of our kids, and make sure that it isn’t mere compliance? Tricky question, but one we unbox in this episode!
Published 02/04/21
Fights and friction are inevitable. But the outcome doesn’t always have to be ugly. If we know how to enter the “battle”, we can exit unscarred! We unpack conflict and how to resolve it using an interesting story of Abraham and Lot. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not...
Published 01/28/21
No typos here. Is our vision clear (i.e. 20-20)? Amidst the challenges of life including the pandemic, the best way to navigate through is to have a clear perspective of our purpose. Vision does that. Learn how to set one in this season 2 kick-off! DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own...
Published 01/20/21
How important is a Dad today? What is his role especially in raising sons? Joy “interviews” Edric in a candid and honest way through this episode to unbox these perspectives!
Published 12/16/20
How do we deal with the storms of our life? In a year where the Philippines was hit with a volcanic eruption, pandemic, massive storm and flooding, we know first-hand what a crisis is. But the reality is even outside of this worldwide or national calamities, everyone goes through their own personal crisis. What should families do to weather these storms well? Find out in this episode! DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily...
Published 12/09/20
Everyone is looking for love. But maybe we don’t really know what we’re looking for? So many movies, kdramas, series, and shows have bombarded us with love and shaped our view. But is there more to this? Find out in this episode! DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not...
Published 12/02/20
Everyone needs money and handles money but no one really teaches us how to handle it...and instead we learn the hard way (guilty!). So we hope to provide some tips for teaching our kids (and ourselves!) to avoid the heartache. Enjoy and remember: values before skills!
Published 11/25/20
In a world where there is so much need, there is also so much greed. The tragedy will be to raise our kids with greed, struggling with entitlement, instead of experiencing the power of helping others, of being givers. So let’s find out how we can raise givers not takers. But remember, it starts with you!  DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content...
Published 11/18/20
Our families are bombarded with so many messages today —fake news included!— that it’s hard to determine what is right or wrong, what is pure and not pure. We tackle this issue with our two teen sons to get their take on what’s happening and see from their lenses practical tips to help us navigate through. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content...
Published 11/11/20
Yup, that’s not a typo. In this episode, we unbox the big question of who we really are and how to formulate this in both ourselves and our children. This is so crucial in order to battle insecurities and the pain and frustration of looking to form this from all the wrong sources. We highlight the identity discussion with the key question: whose are you? DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and...
Published 11/04/20
We all know that good habits are important. But how important are they in the context of a pandemic? How do we instill this when things in our life are so unpredictable? We “unbox” this and more in this episode!
Published 10/28/20
Loving our kids is instinctive. But do we like them? Do they know we like them? And here’s the kicker...do they like us? It’s so important to go into our kids world and enjoy what they enjoy, to let them know we like them. Find out more in this discussion!
Published 10/21/20
What does the research say about how kids learn best? How does this apply in our “new normal” where many children are learning from home? How can we apply this in practical ways in our homes? We “unbox” the answers to these questions in this episode!
Published 10/14/20
How do we navigate the digital world with our kids, especially in this “new normal”? We talk about the power of digital and how to integrate this into our learning and everyday lives, but also the dark side of it, and practical solutions to overcome the dangers and damage it may cause. Our eldest chimes in as Exhibit A.
Published 10/07/20