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JOSh Friends is your go-to podcast for a dose of inspiration, friendship, and spiritual wisdom. Join us as we explore the treasures of JesCom's Library through the voices of our diverse community. Each episode features guests sharing powerful excerpts from our books and musical pieces, bringing these words to life in a fresh, engaging way. Whether you're a long-time follower or new to the faith journey, JOSh Friends offers a welcoming space for reflection, growth, and connection. https://jescom.ph/josh

  1. 2D AGO

    System Reboot: When Faith Rebuilds | Courage by Ed Garcia

    Ash Wednesday. You are dust. Systems fail. Nations fall. But courage rebuilds. Forty years after EDSA People Power, engineer Tricia Oliveros reflects on what happens when everything collapses — whether it’s a nation, a career, or the structures we built our identity on. In this Ash Wednesday episode of JOSh Friends, Tricia connects her 11 years in engineering — where every system failure demanded a reboot — with the deeper spiritual reboot Lent invites us into. Featuring insights from COURAGE! by Ed Garcia, one of the framers of the 1987 Constitution, this episode asks: What does moral courage look like today?Not in revolutions — but in routines.Not in applause — but in secret.Not in noise — but in faithfulness. As we receive ashes and hear the words, “Remember that you are dust,” we are reminded that titles fade, achievements pass, and even nations must rebuild. But courage — the quiet, daily decision to do the right thing in the right way despite fear — is what restores what has been broken. This Lent, we are invited to practice a different kind of People Power:Integrity in private.Prayer behind closed doors.Kindness without performance.Hope without spotlight. Because rebuilding doesn’t start on the streets.It starts in the heart. 📖 COURAGE! by Ed Garcia and Sacred Space are available at jescom.ph/josh.Let this Ash Wednesday be your reset — not just of habits, but of hope.

    11 min

  2. FEB 9

    Courage Is Not a Hashtag | “COURAGE!” by Ed Garcia

    February 1986, millions of Filipinos stood on EDSA. Ordinary people. Extraordinary courage.February 2026—iba na ang laban, pero pareho pa rin ang tanong: pipili ka pa bang tumindig? In this episode of JOSh Friends, An Julie Fabella—CSR II by profession, ordinary Filipino by choice—shares how courage doesn’t always look like grand gestures or viral moments. Minsan, tahimik lang. Nasa pagpasok araw-araw. Nasa pagpili ng kabutihan kahit pagod ka na. Nasa pakikinig, pag-unawa, at paninindigan kahit walang nanonood. Drawing inspiration from “COURAGE!” by Ed Garcia, a framer of the 1987 Constitution, this episode reflects on the enduring spirit of People Power and what moral courage looks like today—amid misinformation, division, and everyday exhaustion. Because courage isn’t loud. It’s consistent.And faith? It’s not just something we hold—it’s something we live. This 2026, let’s put faith into action.Journey with us and discover how small choices still shape a nation. 📖 COURAGE! available at jescom.ph/josh

    8 min

  3. FEB 2

    Stop Shooting Yourself: Life Hacks for a Quieter Mind | Life Hacks from the Buddha" by Dr. Tony Fernando

    Kumusta, mga kaibigan! In this episode of JOSh Friends, Christal Dela Cruz brings us into the noisy, tab-filled reality of a graduating student juggling academics, content creation, hosting gigs, and big life questions. Featuring insights from Life Hacks from the Buddha by Dr. Tony Fernando, this conversation dives into what it means to find clarity when your mind just won’t slow down. Christal opens up about overthinking, self-pressure, and the “second arrow” we shoot at ourselves—the mental spirals that turn simple setbacks into lasting stress. Through practical reflections on mindfulness, loosening our grip on expectations, and choosing kinder inner dialogue, she explores how peace might come not from doing more, but from letting go. The episode also points listeners toward deeper spiritual grounding through Love Him Ever More by Fr. Joseph Laramie, SJ and Imperfect Leadership by Fr. Antonio Moreno, SJ—books that invite us to create space for God, embrace growth, and trust the journey even when life feels uncertain. If your brain feels like 37 tabs open at once, this episode is your reminder: you don’t have to believe every thought you think. Put your faith into action—start with awareness, choose gentleness, and take one step toward clarity today. 🎧 Listen, reflect, and journey with us.Books available at JesCom Exclusives: jescom.ph/josh

    15 min

  4. JAN 26

    Love Him Ever More: From Observing the Streets to Observing Your Own Heart | Katrina Santos

    Kumusta, mga kaibigan! When was the last time you looked at a photo of yourself as a baby—not for nostalgia, but to really ask: Who was I before the deadlines, the roles, the pressure to perform? In this episode of JOSh Friends, we're diving into Love Him Ever More by Fr. Joseph Laramie, SJ—a nine-day personal retreat that invites us to examine our own hearts before stepping into the mission of Christ. Joining us is Katrina Santos, a marketing manager whose five-minute walk to work became an unexpected classroom. In the chaos of sidewalk vendors, competing billboards, and unruly streets, she learned to observe—not just the world around her, but eventually, herself. Through a simple retreat prompt about baby photos, Katrina uncovered something painful and freeing: somewhere between childhood and career goals, she started measuring her worth by what she could produce. In this heartfelt conversation, she shares her journey—welcoming 2026 in Hong Kong Disneyland, practicing gratitude over cake, and learning that joy doesn't cancel stress, it coexists with it. This episode is for anyone who's been moving too fast, living on deadlines, and quietly wondering if they're still connected to their own heart. Love Him Ever More becomes a gentle companion in learning how to receive God's love not as something earned, but as something already given—from the very first moment you existed. ✨ Let's put our faith into action by making space for reflection, gratitude, and healing. Love Him Ever More by Fr. Joseph Laramie, SJ is available now at JesCom Exclusives.Visit jescom.ph/josh and journey with us.

    8 min

  5. JAN 20

    Who Are You When No One’s Watching? | Not Passing God Over by Fr. Toshihiro Yanagida, SJ

    “What if the version of you that’s always ‘showing up’… isn’t really you?” In this episode of JOSh Friends, Alyssa Pillora—Filipino teacher at Ateneo de Naga Junior High School—shares a moment from her Grade 8 classroom that turned into an uncomfortable, deeply personal question: Who am I when no one’s watching? And more honestly—do I even know who I am when people are? Caught between lesson plans, meetings, and constantly caring for others, Alyssa reflects on living life on autopilot—and the quiet burnout that comes from trying to be everything for everyone. Through Not Passing God Over by Fr. Toshihiro Yanagida, SJ, she confronts the tension between the ego-driven self and the true self rooted in God’s presence. This conversation explores identity, self-care without guilt, Ignatian teaching, and learning how to be truly present—not just busy. It’s an invitation for educators, caregivers, and anyone tired of performing their faith to pause, breathe, and rediscover who they are beneath all the doing. 2026 calls us to Faith in Action—from reflection to presence, from knowing to living.Find Not Passing God Over and other spiritual companions at JesCom Exclusives on jescom.ph/josh.

    8 min

  6. JAN 12

    "They Said I Made It. So Why Do I Feel More Lost?"

    Coming home isn’t always as simple as going back. Sometimes, it’s where the hardest questions begin. In this episode of JOSh Friends, George Kevin Asuncion shares what it’s really like to return home after years of studying abroad—carrying a degree, a lot of dreams, and a heart still trying to catch up. Through stories of distance, loss, and quiet redirection, he reflects on how coming home isn’t just about geography, but about rediscovering who you are becoming. Guided by Life Is (Not) a Tale by Dr. Augustine Thomas, SJ and the wisdom of the Serenity Prayer, this episode invites us to pause, take stock, and gently ask: Am I still growing, or just going through the motions? For anyone feeling lost after a big milestone, unsure about what’s next, or learning how to start again, this episode is a reminder that healing, clarity, and courage often arrive one day at a time. Let us journey together in hope.Discover Life Is (Not) a Tale and other spiritual companions for 2026 at JesCom Exclusives on jescom.ph/josh.

    10 min

  7. 12/15/2025

    Tahimik Na Pananabik | ft. Sacred Space 2026 with Sheila Mae Jaso

    Joy in the Waiting | Third Week of Advent Waiting is hard. But waiting with joy—that’s the real challenge. In this Third Week of Advent episode of JOSh Friends, Sheila Mae Jaso reflects on what it means to find joy not at the finish line, but in the waiting itself. Drawing from her childhood by the shore, her journey through religious life, and her work in social formation, Sheila reminds us that waiting is not passive—it is trusting, preparing, and staying present. Guided by Sacred Space: The Prayerbook 2026 and the Advent song “Pananabik” by Hangad, this reflection invites us to embrace tahimik na pananabik—a quiet, hopeful longing that makes space for God’s presence even before everything makes sense. If you’re feeling unsure, in-between, or quietly hoping for something to change, this episode is for you. Because Advent is not about rushing to Christmas—it’s about discovering that joy is already growing beneath the surface. Let us journey together in hope.Discover Sacred Space: The Prayerbook 2026 and more at JesCom Exclusives on jescom.ph/josh.

    14 min

  8. 12/03/2025

    Paano Kung ‘Yung Iniiwasan Mo… ‘Yun ang Dapat Mong Gawin?

    Baka ang tunay na leap of faith… ay amining takot ka. Kumusta, mga kaibigan! JOSh Friends is back with Season 2, and we’re opening the year with a beautiful reflection from Fr. Migs Ramirez—perfect for the First Week of Advent and the Memorial of St. Francis Xavier. In this episode, Fr. Migs gets real about the one word we all say too easily: “Busy.” What does it really mean, and what gets lost when we rush through life on autopilot? Drawing from the Advent reflections in Sacred Space: The Prayerbook 2026, he reminds us that a “tidy soul” isn’t perfect—it’s nurtured, noticed, and made room for. We also celebrate the missionary spirit of St. Francis Xavier, whose life echoes the message of Bukas Palad’s song “No Better Rest”: that wherever we go, God is already there waiting to be found. In the chaos of schedules and responsibilities, Fr. Migs invites us to hear the gentle knock of a God who simply says, “I am here.” Join us as we begin another year of stories, prayer, and presence.✨ Journey with us through Sacred Space, beautiful music, and everyday moments where God quietly reveals Himself.Discover more at JesCom Exclusives on jescom.ph/josh.

    11 min
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JOSh Friends is your go-to podcast for a dose of inspiration, friendship, and spiritual wisdom. Join us as we explore the treasures of JesCom's Library through the voices of our diverse community. Each episode features guests sharing powerful excerpts from our books and musical pieces, bringing these words to life in a fresh, engaging way. Whether you're a long-time follower or new to the faith journey, JOSh Friends offers a welcoming space for reflection, growth, and connection. https://jescom.ph/josh

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  • Creator
    Jesuit Communications
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Jesuit Communications
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    JOSh Friends