Anything Goes with the Bonis

When Girls Have Options

We talk about female empowerment: why it's important, what it really looks like, and how men can help. This episode is in partnership with an important campaign with World Vision called #GirlsCan.

Let’s Talk About Gaslighting (Part 2)

We continue the talk about gaslighting. What does it look like? And most importantly, how do we respond in a healthy and biblical way? Be sure to stay tuned to the lengthy Q&A at the end.

Let’s Talk About Gaslighting (Part 1)

We’ve been hearing this word around so decided to do a deep dive. We talk about what gaslighting is and isn’t, why people do it, how to respond to it, and how the Bible helps us understand and overcome it.

Responding to the Post Traumatic Church Abuse Post

Joe and Carla take the time to do a deep dive on a post that spread through their Facebook. We agree with the points we find true and consistent, and explain which parts we disagree with and why. We also rave about our new favorite tv series and book.

What We're Into: Iron Chef and Tribes by Seth Godin (00:49)

Topic of the Day: Responding to the Post Traumatic Church Abuse Post (18:31)

 

Our Minds Blown by Everything Everywhere All At Once

We take the time to rave about this amazing movie from a production, literary, and even Christian perspective. Joe also tries to educate Carla on the NBA Finals while she describes her event planning philosophy.

 

What We're Into: The NBA Finals and Home Parties (01:28)

Topic of the Day: Everything Everywhere All at Once (14:16)

Question and Answer: How do you give yourself a little grace? (01:08:06)

Post- Election Thoughts (Part 2)

We continue our conversation on thoughts about the elections including how people our moving forward and where it intersects with our faith. We also share What We're Into and one of us is really happy that a celebrity trial is over.

 

What We're Into: The Nerdwriter and Jhonny Depp and Amber Heard's Trial Being Over  (01:04)

Topic of the Day: Processing The National Elections (15:01)

Digital Cocaine by Brad Huddleston (31:29)

Question and Answer (01:10:20)

 

 

Post-Election Thoughts

Carla and Joe discuss their thoughts about the recent elections, their plans moving forward, and their prayers for our new government leaders.

 

What We're Into: The Child's Story Bible by Catherine F. Vos and Philippine Literature (04:22)

Topic of the Day: Processing the National Elections (24:23)

Question and Answer: What did your counselor mean when he said "Fathers are supposed to call their into life?" (53:56)

 

LuzViMinda Tour: Encouraging Thoughts on the Nation

We're back after a two month hiatus. We went on plenty of trips and got to see some beautiful places in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Here are some bright spots to celebrate about our nation!

 

What We're Into: Jacob's Well Masala Chai Concentrate and Better Call Saul Series (01:37)

Topic of the Day: The Philippines and Our Different Travels (15:20)

Question and Answer: Thoughts on Christians calling out other Christians for making political stance (01:12:02)

Reflections on Spider-Man: No Way Home

Carla, a complete non-fan of comics and superheroes, reflects on timeless threads in the newest Spider-Man movie. And Joe connects Spider-Man’s origin to Christian conversion.

 

What We're Into: Beginning Well: Christian Conversion & Authentic Transformation by Gordon T. Smith and Negros Island (02:34)

Topic of the Day: Spider-Man: No Way Home (23:19)

What did You Like About the Movie? (42:36)

Our Top 10 Life-Changing Books

We each recount ten books that had lasting effects on our lives. We talk about how those books came during key seasons of our life to produce significant impact. What are your top 10 life-changing books?

 

What We're Into: Superhero Movies and Steak to One (0:43)

Topic of the Day: Books that Have Changed Our Life (04:49)

Question and Answer: How Do You Achieve Consistency in Everything You Do? (01:06:17)