That Sounds Holy!

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We are a bunch of friends trying to navigate through the different seasons in our lives, as we try to merge all the spaces we move around in: faith, ministry, career, relationships, and everyday life. No, we’re not here because we’re holy; but we’re trying to be, and we’d love for you to journey with us and join our awkward and random conversations every Tuesday! Now that sounds holy. 😉

  1. 4d ago

    S4 | Episode 47: “That Ship Has Sailed?” (Part 2) | ft. Ate Karen

    Welcome back, donuts! Part 2 with Ate Karen is here! She told God she was single for good. She told Him, “That ship has sailed.” And He answered, “What’s a sailing ship to the one who commands the sea?” Ate Karen discerned single blessedness, meant it, and told God she’d only say yes if He put someone right in front of her door. Check out this episode and hear about the 3-day fever, the Dec 24 confession, the 14 calendar days of ligaw, and the Mercury Drug moment we’re all still recovering from. Beyond the kilig, this episode is about how to actually talk to God when you’re confused, tampo, or mismatched with what you prayed for. We talk about: - Why discernment is a two-way conversation, not a one-way wishlist - Bringing your tantrums, questions, and “lugi” feelings into His presence, not away from it - Why the molding comes after you discern, not before - Coming into a relationship from overflow, not need - Peter, the boat, and why stepping out matters more than having the guarantee If you’re discerning right now (relationship, calling, career, or all of the above), this one’s for you. Your turn: Did you make it to the end? Drop a 🌊 in the Spotify comments and tell us your discernment story. You might inspire the next donut. Follow That Sounds Holy for new episodes, and share this with a friend who’s in a season of waiting.

  2. Oct 21

    S4 | Episode 46: Plot Twist: Single Blessed Ka Na, Tapos Biglang... (Part 1) | ft. Ate Karen

    Single blessedness. Discernment. Dating. And a plot twist we didn’t see coming. In Ep. 46, we’re with Ate Karen (book editor at Shepherd’s Voice and cafe owner) to answer a request from our Davao donut, Keith: single blessedness in the season of waiting and becoming, and discernment in dating, pursuing, and committing. Spoiler: this isn’t just a “single and happy” story. May plot twist agad, from the very start. In this episode, we talk about: - The “one true love” pressure in the community, and the feeling that may timer na tumatakbo once you hit your late 20s - The dating course with a worksheet (yes, a quota of new guys to date every quarter) - How to discern if you’re called to marriage, single life, or religious life - A priest’s simple answer: “God’s will is to love Him and love your neighbor.” And yes, it’s okay to choose to stay single - Free will, and why God won’t force you in good vs. good decisions - Why you should talk to the religious, not just rely on reels - The stigma that “malungkot ang single,” and why it isn’t true - Why you shouldn’t decide out of fear, and how a season of depression and anxiety helped Ate Karen see God’s plan - The long way back to church, community, and herself - And the curve ball she didn’t want to hear but heard anyway Part 2 is coming for the full plot twist. 😉 This one’s for you if: - You’re single and tired of “kailan ka magkaka-jowa?” - You’re discerning your vocation - You’re in a hard season and can’t find where God is - You just want a good mix of laughter, tears, and real talk That Sounds Holy is a podcast by three worship leaders talking about life, leadership, faith, and everything in between. ⚠️ Content note: This episode mentions depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. If you need someone to talk to, please reach out to a person you trust or a mental health professional. 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss Part 2! Got a topic you want us to talk about? DM us!

  3. Oct 14

    S4 | Episode 45: "Rather Fail Than Try?" Vanya's Story (Perfectionism & Grace that Feels Unfair)

    Last chapter of our "getting to know each other" mini-series, and it's Vanya's turn. 💚 After 3 weeks of going deeper, we're closing the series with Vanya: the Bacolod kid who played teacher-teacher with a blackboard, got cast as a child ghost, and ended up leading worship for thousands. In this episode: - The origin stories. Why "Vanya"? Why "Fatima"? How did Bam-Bam, Vanny, Bambini, and Vanita happen? (Filipino nicknames are a gift.) - Childhood in Bacolod. A house full of relatives, playing in construction sites, summer acting workshops, and the Piyaya Awards. - Where the music came from. Singing along to Britney Spears, and a mom who played guitar at home prayer meetings in the garage. - The big move to Manila. Auditioning for a scholarship, getting "thrown into Taft," and her golden era of gigging, exploring, and finding The Feast. - The real talk. Becoming a worship leader "too fast," the pressure to have her own voice after years of being great at copying, and why she'd rather fail than try when she can't do it perfectly. - The question we've all been wanting to ask: where does Vanya's boldness about her faith come from? Her answer: "I can't deny the favoritism." This one gets honest and funny, and it gets a little tender. If you've ever been afraid to try because you couldn't do it perfectly, or felt too new to be trusted with something big, this one's for you. Why we did this series: this is what That Sounds Holy is about, doing life together. Thank you for listening, donuts. 🍩 Tell us what you want to hear next. DM us on our socials!

  4. Oct 7

    S4 l Episode 44: Issa Barcelona: Introvert, Songwriter, and the Worship Leader Who Ran Away From It

    Last week we talked about Aio. This week, we turn the mic to our very own Issa Barcelona (yes, the same Issa behind a lot of our Feast Worship songs) for a real, funny, and honest conversation about growing up, losing her mom, finding music, and running away from worship leading for years. In this episode, Issa opens up about: - Her name, which has a whole backstory (hint: a marriage encounter retreat, a lolo named Eliseo, and a mom who couldn't talk after giving birth) - Growing up as the youngest of three sisters, with a 14-year gap - A childhood full of thick classics, highlighted words, and a mom who wanted her to go deep - Being alone a lot as a kid, and how that shaped the way she thinks - Facing a major life shift in her teens, and suddenly having to learn how to be an adult - Being shy, "no one's going to like me" feelings, and how she handles attention - How she fell in love with worship, from the parish choir to a communion solo at PICC - Running away from worship leading for years (she left a message unopened in a food court!) - What she's still learning today: being kind to herself and her work in this season Quote of the ep: "If this is my best work now and it's 70% of what I created in 2019 or 2017, it's still 100% today." If you're an overthinker, a perfectionist, or someone who's afraid to put your work out there, this one's for you. 📍 Didn't get to ask her something? Ask Issa live! Come to our live recording on October 17, 4–7 PM at Omnia Studio. Tickets are ₱450. Link's on our Instagram.

  5. Sep 30

    S4 | Episode 43: Batman, Birthday Blues & Being a PK: Getting to Know Aio

    Who are the people you're listening to? We're trying something different for Episode 43: we're interviewing each other! Over the next few episodes, we'll be reintroducing ourselves for everyone who's new here (hi, welcome!) and for those who've been with us from the start. First in the hot seat: Aio. In this episode, we talk about: - What his name means (Bisaya roots, tied to "maayo," or good) and whether a name feels like pressure or encouragement - Having a birthday on December 20, and the "big sad" that comes when birthday blues meet Christmas blues - The legendary Batman costume, and why he called it "Mamats" - Growing up a batang kalye in Bulacan, studying at Ateneo, and being an only child for 14 years before his sister arrived (yes, there were happy tears) - What it's really like to be a PK (preacher's kid): the perks, the pressure, and whether the "rebellious phase" is a myth - The moment he realized faith couldn't just be his parents' story, and his decision to surrender his life to Jesus for himself - How he fell in love with worship, and how it led to preaching - Having many gifts (music, painting, dancing, instruments, mentoring) and the hard question of which one to nurture - Why his personal music is on hold: "set it aside, but don't bury it" This one's for you if: you grew up in church and are figuring out what your own faith looks like, you're juggling a lot of gifts and interests and don't know what to prioritize, or the "ber months" hit you harder than you expect. You're not alone. 📍 ANNIVERSARY LIVE RECORDING: October 17, 4-7PM, Omnia Studios, Makati We're turning 5! Get your tickets through the link on our socials. If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who needs to hear it. Follow, rate, and leave a review to help more young people find the show. 🎧

  6. Sep 23

    S4 | Episode 42: New Age, Old Lies: Crystals, Tarot, & Trusting God Instead ft. Kuya Father Migs

    Crystals sa wrist habang nagko-communion. Rosary sa bulsa, evil eye sa kabila. Sound familiar? Kuya Father Migs joins us to break down new age practices — astrology, manifesting, tarot — bakit sila nauuso ngayon, at bakit "wala namang mawawala" might just be the biggest lie of all. Ep. 42 is back with Kuya Father Migs (yes, still here, still with us) for a real talk on something we've all brushed up against — new age practices. Astrology, The Secret, manifesting, tarot, crystals — it's romanticized, it's "harmless," it's everywhere on your FYP right next to your Bible study content creators. So what's actually going on? We get into: - Why new age practices aren't actually new — and why they're so attractive to the human mind (hello, Adam and Eve) - What the Apostles' Creed already answers about all this, starting with just two words: "I believe" - Monism, pantheism, self-divinity, spiritual relativism — the actual core beliefs behind the "vibes" (and why they don't mix with our faith the way we think they do) - "Wala namang mawawala" — is that really true? Or is there something we're missing out on without realizing it - Navigating cultural and family practices (lola's pamahiin, the golden Buddha next to the crucifix) with respect but without compromise - Love vs. empathy — and why sometimes loving someone means saying the uncomfortable thing - A wild testimony about tarot cards, portals, and an exorcist priest (you read that right) Go all in. No plan B. 📅 PS — SAVE THE DATE: Our anniversary live recording is happening October 17, 2026 (Saturday), 4-7PM at Omnia Studios, Society of St. Paul, Makati. ₱450 door charge, snacks included. See you there! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube — comment kung may na-spark sa'yo dito, we want to hear it.

  7. Sep 16

    S4 | Episode 41: Kuya Father: Fr. Migs on Choosing the Priesthood Over the Spotlight

    He built feasts. He led worship. He almost had a singing career. Tapos naging pari. This week on That Sounds Holy, we sit down with someone very special to us — the one and only Kuya Father, Father Migs — a mentor who walked so we could run. Before the collar, he was a Star City Feast Builder, a theater kid, and a singer with "sobrang ganda ng boses" (his words, and ours too, honestly 😌). We talk about: - His discernment journey — from wanting to be a priest in 4th year high school, to leaving the seminary, to finding his way back through the Jesuits - The moment his spiritual director told him "you will not be a Salesian priest" (and why that was actually a gift) - Choosing the priesthood over a possible career in singing and theater - What "ontological change" means (yes, we made him explain it twice) - Answering YOUR donut questions: why we receive just the bread during Holy Communion, why guilt lingers even after confession, and where humility ends and self-rejection begins Grab your coffee (or donut) and settle in — this one's equal parts funny, real, and deeply holy. Also in this episode: we're announcing That Sounds Holy LIVE — October 17, Saturday, 4–7 PM at Society of St. Paul, Makati! Door charge is ₱450 (snacks included, chill lang). Mark your calendars, donuts! Get your tickets here: https://feast.ph/tshlive Follow Fr. Migs for his Sunday gospel reflections every Monday at The Monday After, at 9 PM on Facebook. 🎧 New episodes every week. Follow That Sounds Holy and leave us a 5-star review — wala namang ibang choice, diba? 😌

  8. Sep 10

    S4 | Episode 40: We're Back! Singapore Diaries: Faithfulness, Full-Circle Moments & Kaya Toast

    We're back! After an unexpected 3-week break, the TSH fam is back sa dati — and we've got stories to tell. This episode, Aio, Issa and Vanya take you with them to Singapore, where Feast Worship was invited to lead worship for Feast Suntec's 12th anniversary — a trip that had been in the works for years. We talk about: - What it means to be faithful in the small, unseen "yes's" before the big moment - Handling the ego boost that comes with attention and invitations - The full-circle moment of being asked the same questions we once asked our mentors - A story of redemption — healing from past hurt in the music industry - Why trust (and not panicking when things go wrong) is a sign of growth - The generosity of the Filipino community in Singapore — and yes, Kaya Toast Plus — a BIG announcement: That Sounds Holy's first ever live recording session is happening this October 17, 4 to 7PM at Omnia Studios! Minimal door charge of ₱450 (snacks included, donuts not guaranteed 👀). Come meet us in person — introverts, we see you, and we still want you there. 💛 Salamat sa paghintay, Donuts... Let's go. 🙏

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We are a bunch of friends trying to navigate through the different seasons in our lives, as we try to merge all the spaces we move around in: faith, ministry, career, relationships, and everyday life. No, we’re not here because we’re holy; but we’re trying to be, and we’d love for you to journey with us and join our awkward and random conversations every Tuesday! Now that sounds holy. 😉

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  • Creator
    The Abundance Network
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    117
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