Indie Faith

Joining us in this episode is Special Guest, Vilz.Husband, Father of 5 and Tongan Entrepreneur.He and his wife own a clothing business, PolyKidz. It's not just hoodies and tees, they also produce clothing to advocate and help spread awareness around Mental Health and Suicide prevention.Check them out on Insta & Fb: @poly.kidzWebsite: www-polykidz.myshopify.com

With the Rugby League World Cup 2022 starting tonight, Jules shares her thoughts on the tension behind players choosing to play for their country of heritage over their country of residence.#rlwc #stateoforigin #rugbyleague

Netflix documentary series, Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist -Jules and Mary discuss their thoughts on this documentary and why the Manti Te'o story can be a lesson for all Pasifika people.#mantiteo #catfish #netflix

In light of the recent events in the U.S Supreme Court overturning the Roe v Wade case, the ruling has been confirmed that there will be no Federal constitutional right to abortion.IndieFaith podcast discussed the general perspectives from women, men and culturally as well, if abortion was made illegal in every country and what the impacts would be. Jules and Mary also share their own views on whether they agree or disagree with illegalising abortion. With a touch of "Conspiracy" theories thrown in this topic too.

IndieFaith Podcast are comin in hot!!This week Jules & Mary put out a poll on social media to see whether people agree or disagree with the following statement:"Polynesian Men (especially the successful ones) only date white women"- The results will surprise you!!Tune in to hear our thoughts on this Spicy Topic!

Pop topic summary:A QLD single mum has been charged with a few months probation, and according to some sources, lost custody of her two children after smacking one of them with a wooden spoon.Is this fair or unfair?Main topics summary:Based on observations of Polynesian Weddings, particularly Samoan weddings, Jules & Mary discuss the politics behind it all and what makes it so stressful.

Happy AAPI Heritage Month!Pop Topic:- TikTok - @mortblock releases new track! Video gone viral! Main Topic:Jules & Mary discuss beauty standards within the Asian and Pacific Islander community. We touch on stigma around skin colour, hair and body.Timecodes:0:00:00-0:01:52 Intro0:01:53-0:06:27 Pop Topic0:06:28-0:50:56 Having "Lighter Skin" is better0:50:57-1:01:48 Our natural hair is embarrassing!1:01:49-1:46:43 Fat shaming - Should we normalise "larger" bodies?#AAPI #Beauty #Stigma

Jules & Mary are back for the first time in 2022 -POP TOPIC:- Johnny Depp v Amber HeardFrom a female perspective, we discuss our thoughts on women abusing men.MAIN TOPIC:- How do we get out of a rut?#johnnydepp #amberheard #defamationtrial #howto #getoutofarut #podcast #polynesian

Jules goes LIVE with the cast and crew behind the Polynesian-American Feature Film, Sosefina.Check out the episode as Jules chats with -Hinano Tanielu - DirectorNamuali'i Tofa - Composer/ScreenwriterJohn Fau - ActorPlease follow:- @manu_scriptt on Instagram- @sosefinamovie on all social media platforms for the latest updates on this movie- ManuScript Films on all platforms#sosefinamovie #manuscriptfilms #polynesian

Ending the Year with a Christmas Special Episode, as Jules and Mary also go LIVE for the first time on Instagram answering questions and laughing at all the memories that popped up through the comments.

**CONTENT WARNING:**With respect to our listeners we warn you that the following episode contains a potentially triggering discussion about the CO/VID VA-CC IN-E.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NSW have been in lockdown for 3 months and as we release this episode, it's still ongoing.In light of R U OK? day this week, Mary and Jules open up and put all their feelings on the table in this episode. Thoughts, feelings, personal opinions, raw honesty about this COVID Lockdown. Although they have opposed views on certain matters there's no denying that we are definitely all getting mind-fucked!

This is Part 2 of Episode 30Jules continues her story of a woman attacking her on Instagram.Then they move on to discussing the controversial clip that went viral on social media from The Kava Club Podcast that "100% responsibility of women being single moms falls on women".Tune in!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LOGOSMITHMEDIAInstagram: @indiefaithpodcastFacebook: @indiefaithpodcastTikTok: @indiefaithpodcastTwitter: @indiefaithpod

IndieFaith Podcast is back and we have a lot of stories to cover!We were hoping to be back in the studio but the lockdown in NSW kept getting extended, so we decided to just suck it up and start doing our episodes remotely.To cover all the major stories last month, we made Stories of the Month as our Main Topic.As their were heaps to cover, our episode was over 2 hrs long!! So we decided to split the episode into 2 parts.In this part we celebrate our 1 year anniversary with reflections - what were our highlights? what did we learn? etc.Then we got into the topic that most New Zealanders were talking about... Jacinda Ardern's Ifoga!Hope you enjoy and stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode to be released next week.

Probably the most controversial topic of all - Money.Jules & Mary discuss another common struggle we face as Pacific Islanders and that is juggling our culture with money.- Should we have to pay for being born?- Is it okay to ONLY give what we can?- Is it okay to go into debt because we have to support our family's cultural obligations? i.e. fa'alavelave's- Is it okay for early retirement for our parents?- Is it okay for children to be the source of income for our parents?- Are the demands of money, setting our children up for failure?There are high depression and suicide rates with our Pasefika youth. Is money the cause of it?So many questions, but it is forbidden to ask these aloud. Whether everyone agrees or disagrees, Jules & Mary are breaking that cycle and normalising these conversations. Let's open our hearts and our minds to at least talk about these issues in the hopes that all generations can come to understanding. Recurring segments:- Icebreaker- Chus Chokes (Just Jokes)- What's on your mind?- Story of the day- Main Topic

IndieFaith podcast is all about REAL talk and this was no exception. Jules & Mary welcome Mihaka and James. Nothing was held back as they discussed stereotypes, stigmas, acceptance, religion and much more!!Love, blessings and gratitude to Mihaka & James for opening their hearts to us, for educating us and for joining us to raise awareness.Don't wait any longer, tune in now!

HAPPY PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH!!In celebration of Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Jules and Mary honour the cultural etiquettes and mannerisms that they've learnt and how it's contributed to who they are and what they do.

For many Pacific Islanders, sex is a topic that is culturally and religiously taboo. Our beliefs and the awareness of the space/vā between sexes make approaching this topic even more uncomfortable.In this episode Mary and Jules create a space to have an open-minded discussion around sex. Talking about their experiences, as well as their concerns on how we as a community have become too complacent in our ignorance of this topic that there are less resources, support and knowledge for our youth, especially regarding teenage pregnancies.Tune in as the room gets quite hot!Recurring Segments:- Icebreaker- Story of the day- What's on your mind?- Chus Chokes (Just Jokes)- Main Topic

In this episode, Jules and Mary discuss the Pacific Island name origins. Delving into our history, we learn about how some of our Pacific Islands got their country names and the meaning behind it.Tune in as some of these stories are shocking!Recurring Segments:- Icebreaker- Story of the day- What's on your mind?- Chus Chokes (Just Jokes)- Main Topic

After Jules gave birth, IndieFaith took a brief hiatus from podcasting - but now they are back!In this episode, Jules and Mary talk about their experience with the different types of misconceptions they have received with being a Pacific Islander and the steps they took to break the stereotypes.Recurring Segments:- Icebreaker- Chus Chokes (Just Jokes)- What's on your mind?- Story of the day- Main Topic

This week Indie Faith Podcast have an open discussion on why our Pasefika Youth turn to gangs. Although Jules & Mary may have opposing views on this, they both agree that it is indeed an important topic that we all need to raise and have conversations about.The WHY is important! If we can have conversations to find the WHY, then we move a lot closer to the solution.Recurring Segments:- Icebreaker- Chus Chokes (Just Jokes)- What's on your mind?- Story of the day this episode: Dawn Raids- Main Topic : Youth in Gangs

Kia Ora,IndieFaith Podcast welcomes this beautiful soul, Ahre Lawrence Hodge.Delving into the Maori culture, we sit with Ahre as he enlightens us with his Whakapapa (Geneology), his knowledge on Maori history in light of Waitangi Day this week past, and lets us in on his journey with Spirituality.Tune in and be embraced by his amazing Aura, as we sure did when recording.---------------------------------------------Shout outs:- Thank you so much Ahre for being our special guest!Please follow Ahre on Instagram: @just_ahdz- Thank you Mama J's for the amazing sandwich grazing box!Follow Mama J's on Instagram: @mamajsgrazingbox

Indie Faith are back!!To kick off the New Year, we are bringing to you an all new exciting structure!!!This year we will be breaking up our episodes with the following new segments, along with our usual main topic:- Icebreaker- Chus Chokes (Just Jokes)- Story of the Day- What's on your mind?- Main TopicTune in now!

Last episode for 2020, IndieFaith are giving you a Xmas special episode with all the Xmas feels!- Thank you's!- Let's eat- Q&A- Opening Presents: Something fashionable, something funny, something cultural- Rehash of the year- What's in store for next year- Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Joined by special guest Uiva, Mary and Jules take a trip down memory lane talking about their funniest childhood memories.Get to know them all a bit more on a personal level by tuning in to this episode!-Special thanks to Jovan & wife @ACPrints for our T-shirts! -Please follow - @Logobros_on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube-Check out our video version on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/rPncyObeUvU

Is the character of Maui depicted correctly in Disney's Moana movie?Jules and Mary delve deeper into the legend stories of Maui and the connection to other Pacific Gods across all Pacific Islands.

Jules and Mary discuss their experiences and knowledge around Mental Health. They get raw and specify the common Pacific Islander stigma around Mental Illness and discuss how our Poly people can overcome them. Raising awareness around Mental Health and the impacts of it, in order to save ourselves and our future generations, as well as removing the stigma around Mental Health to help uplift our Pasefika people.

When it comes to Samoan Tattoos - Malu and Pe'a, there are a lot of disagreements within our community on how these should be worn and if you are eligible to wear it. Jules & Mary discuss these controversial opinions that are being voiced all over social media and also weigh in with their own opinions too.

DARE TO LISTEN!.... Keeping with the spirit of Halloween this week, Jules and Mary talk about their experience with the Paranormal, Ghost stories, Gods/Goddesses and more. - Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: @IndieFaithPodcast Instagram: @indiefaithpodcast TikTok: @indiefaithpodcast - Check out our audio podcast on - Buzzsprout: https://buzzsprout.com/1201217 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4w3C1Zj...

Jules and Mary talk about their experiences of moving out of their family homes.

When Samoans attend a function/event, best be sure they gonna be critiquing your food lol.Quantity of food on the table..Quality of food on the table..Is it enough to make a plate and have a spare one to pack in my car..How much did the host pay..Jules...

We challenge you to listen to this episode without getting hungry! Join Jules and Mary as they talk about their favourite island foods and how we love our food, despite the health risks. Don't worry, it's only falai maukegi mate.

Through the perspectives of an extrovert and an introvert, Jules and Mary talk about how they are coping during this Pandemic. Is it driving us crazy? or are we blossoming through this hardship?

Episode 10 - How are Polynesians depicted in film? especially in hollywood. Have we evolved or are we still looked at as "Savages" with "grass skirts"? Is it acceptable to have other nationalities play a Pacific Islander in movies?

Jules and Mary wonder why Pacific islanders leave their island homes to migrate over to western countries? but which is the better lifestyle?

Jules and Mary discuss the topic of parenting and the different forms of discipline. Is there a right way? Is there such a thing as a perfect parent? Is there such a thing as a perfect child? Is it easy? Is there a manual?

**(Apologies we did a swap around with the episodes, this was originally Episode 7 until we changed it around)**Being born in a Western country and being labelled "Plastic Samoans" or "Fia Palagi", but what do Jules and Mary actually identify themselves...

Prior to this episode, Jules and Mary sent out a list of questions to their non-Samoan partners to find out what their perception of Samoan women were before dating one, what it's like to date a Samoan, and many more juicy questions lol....Check out...

When making decisions, how much do our families influence us?Going back and thinking about all the major decisions they've had to make in their lives, Jules and Mary delve into what may seem a controversial topic in our culture - how much of their...

If you are a dating/wanting to date a Pacific Islander, this episode is for you. From what you will typically find in a Pacific Islander home, to all the "signs of respect" to display, Jules and Mary break down and provide tips on how to find acceptance in a Pasifika home.

Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia ora, Aloha, Kia orana, Bula Vinaka, Greetings!! Episode 2 - Is it inequality? Are we a patriarchal society? Or are we given different roles and responsibilities to work together and uplift our community and our families? Jules and Mary discuss their thoughts and experiences as Pacific Islander women, sisters, daughters - the pressure of the roles that they play in the family and are they equal to their male counterparts. - About IndieFaith podcast - Jules & Mary talk about life as Samoans being raised outside of Samoan customs and traditions. They are committed to creating a platform to help all Polynesian people reach their full potential and to find ways to uplift our people towards success in Western society. Join the cousins as they chat, laugh and cry through their stories and experiences.

Talofa lava, Malo e Lelei, Kia ora, Aloha, Kia orana, Bula Vinaka, Greetings, Just a short and sweet introduction episode to your hosts Jules and Mary.

Are we all "Big"? Are we all "Dumb"? Do we all drive vans and station wagons? Jules & Mary discuss the stereotypes around Pacific Islanders and the impact it has on our people. Join us as we talk about our experiences, stories and our views.