PadsCast

We're back after a month-long break. At kasama namin ang isang batang pari mula sa Diocese of Paranaque, who despite being just short of 3 years as a priest already has so much experience and wisdom. Mula ministry, prayer hanggang exorcism and burnout, isang makulay at masayang kwentuhan with our guest, Fr. Kevin Joshua Cosme!

So this is part 2 of our Valentine's special, and this is our longest episode ever. We cover the central figure in most comments: kaming mga pari—mga homily na di makalanding, mga questionable lifestyle choices, and yes, our opinions on abuses and transparency/accountability in Church. Ang daming napag-usapan, kaya naman umabot kami ng 1.5hours. So buckle up and listen when you can.

Survey says . . . WOW! Ang dami niyong hugot sa tanong namin! For love month, we decided to ask you: Bakit masarap/mahirap mahalin ang Simbahan? At di namin akalaing ganung karami ang makukuha naming responses! Sa dami, this is just part one of our response to your answers. For part 1 we are focusing on two of the most common answers: the people/community and the Mass.

Sa recent na usapin ng sex education, nakita nating napakarami pang pagkakataon that we Catholics need to learn how to communicate our stand on secular issues clearly and charitably. At sa totoo lang, mukhang marami pa ring Katoliko ang di pa kayang gawin ito. Enter Jay Aruga and his first book "Conservative Ka Ba?" is the perfect read to help us walk our talk as Catholics in a woke, triggered world. This and his inspiring story of conversion in Episode 113 of PadsCast, now on Year 5!

Before we get to more episodes, Pads Khris and Albert first sit down for much-needed kwentuhan tungkol sa aming 2024 and looking at what to expect for 2025. Tamang chill lang tayo bago namin tuluyang simulan ang 2025 episodes, which we're all excited for you to hear.

Medyo nangingilid luha ko sa episode na to. From an unlikely source we find hope fitting for Christmas. Fr. Firmo Bagayo, Jr. is a jesuit assigned in prison ministry, and his stories and realizations from serving what is arguably the most marginalized sector of society will inspire and challenge us at once. Nawa'y maging daan ang interview na ito para maalala, ipagdasal, at mag-abot tayo ng tulong sa mga kapatid nating nasa piitan. Kasama din dito ang nakakakilig na kwento kung paano sinuyo ng Diyos si Pads Jun-G na maging paring Heswita. All this with our usual tawanan at kulitan in a truly special episode of The PadsCast.

BULAGA! We're doing this surprise drop of an episode as we had an equally surprising on-show reunion with The Catholic Comedian himself, Mr. Romar Chuca. Isa sa mga pinakamalaking episode namin ang kanyang unang dalaw, and he's back for this Christmas kwentuhan kung saan lalamnan din ni Romar ang kanyang mga more "controversial" takes on our Catholic faith. We close looking at 2025 and seeing what plans Romar has to continues with his unique digital mission of blending culture, comedy, and Church.

With the recent first ever Catholic Digital Influencers' Night and the Catholic Social Media Summit, perfect timing na ilabas ang episode na ito on . . . Catholic Content Creation! To all aspiring creators or avid consumers of content (sino bang hindi?), this episode is for you. Puno ng tried and tested wisdom from viral Catholic creators ang usapang ito, with guests who have tens of millions of views between them—Bro. Kirby Llaban of The Fired Up Life and Couples for Christ, and returning guest Bro. Bernz Caasi of Unboxing Catholicism and Hallow. May this episode inspire you to make Gospel more visible through your own online presence, and most importantly, pray for all digital missionaries. Dahil nasa online ang laban, at kailangan namin ng inyong tulong, dasal, at pagsali.

Iba't ibang trending topics ang tatalakayin nina Pads Khris and Albert, pero lahat tutuhugin sa iisang tema: that our Church is both inclusive and transformative. Ano daw?! Alamin sa kwentuhang mula kay Luce hanggang sa Sto. Niño sa Cebu ay aabutin, in another episode of the PadsCast! In this episode: - first impressions kay Luce -Ateneo's Mass of Welcome - Thoughts on concerts and strict Church dress codes

Busy palagi? Parating pagod? This episode is for you! Samahan sina Pads Khris all the way from TAGAYTAY as they talk about the importance of rest and what genuine rest really means and feels like! Saktong episode ito bago tayo tuluyang pumasok sa busy Christmas season—lahat yan with Pads Albert and Khris of the PadsCast!

It's a catch-up kwentuhan between Pads Khris and Albert tungkol sa katatapos lang nilang ganap sa MIBF (Manila International Book Fair), at mga naging issue habang busy sila dito. Mga napag-usapan: - MIBF kwentuhan and highlights - Reaction to "Dear Satan" Issue - Thoughts on Pope Francis' recent controversial statement. Jam-packed sa opinion at tawanan with the OG pads. Listen now!

We're back from our mini-break, mga Ka-Padscast!

Kasama sina Pads sa maraming naantig at naluha in the literally emotions-filled Inside Out 2. Pero kasabay nito ang tanong: so saan papasok si Jesus sa mga pinakita nito? how does faith inform our emotional and character development? If there's one person who can help us tackle this fine intersect (intersect?!) of spirituality and psychology, it is no other than best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Doctor Michele Alignay. Mahaba haba ito pero sobrang malaman, kaya sit back and ready your hearts for this emotional rollercoaster of an episode.

At long last we finally have on the show a priest whose voice is heard by thousands every day through Hallow and his own successful online ministry: Sa Madaling Sabi (SMS). Pero higit pa dito, tunay ko syang hinangaan ng malamang siya ay isang chaplain ng COURAGE Ph, a Catholic ministry for those with Same-Sex Attraction or who identify as other genders. Malaman, makulay, at masaya—isang ka-abang abang na episode na naman ng PadsCast kasama ang nag-iisang Fr. Franz Dizon.

Saktong sa katatapos lang na Pentecost Sunday, ang sinasabing birthday ng Simbahan, ang isang tanong na natanggap namin: "Pads, kailangan ba ng simbahan? Personal relationship kay Jesus naman ang mahalaga, diba? Maraming ganyan mag-isip ngayon! Kaya let's unpack that as we laugh and learn with our regular co-hosts, Pads Edong and Brod AJ!

Pwede bang wag na lang mag-anak? Usap usapan ngayon sa mga young couples to be ang kagustuhang mag-asawa pero di na magka-anak. Anong masasabi natin dito bilang Katoliko? Joining us in this discussion are Genesis and Mariel Ilustrisimo (and their kids' noises in the background), who share their own life experiences and reflections for anyone discerning whether having kids is for them or not.

Jesus, I trust in you—eto ang mga katagang kasama sa image ng Divine Mercy na ating ginugunita tuwing Second Sunday of Easter. Pero bakit nga ba tayo dapat magtiwala sa Awa ng Diyos? Isang usapan para sa mga taong nais maunawaan ang awa, sa episode 101 ng The PadsCast!

Dumating na ang 'di inaasahan! Kami ay lubos na nagagalak ibahagi sa Inyo ang sang milagro—ang recorded with live audience episode 100 ng PadsCast! Just like this entire online ministry, episode 100 became much more than we ever thought it could be! With nearly 100 live audience members and the expert technical support of friends far and wide. Kaya sit back and enjoy as we both look back and look forward to God's abundant graces through our little podcast.

Bago tayo dumating sa exciting part, isang mini episode muna para makarating sa lahat ang paparating na LIVE episode, anong dapat asahan, at kung ano ang inaasahan namin mula sa inyo. At muli, kung nais pumunta at malaman ang iba pang detalye ng ating LIVE episode on March 2, 3pm, Saturday, at Society of St. Paul Makati, kindly go to our event page to RSVP: https://bit.ly/48uxFrZ

Kami lang ba ang nagugulat at tila nawawala sa bilis magbago ng society at culture sa panahon ngayon? Paano ba tayo kakapit sa mga timeless values at truths ng ating faith na hindi napag-iiwanan at, worse, naka-cancel ng iba? We are blessed to have on the show a powerful champion of truth and inspiring model of how to communicate that in complex times in the person of Bro. Anthony James Perez. Here he speaks to woke culture and also specifically to the men and the values that make us. It's another learning and laughter–filled episode of The PadsCast

Naiyak na ba lahat? Now the top-grossing MMFF film of all time, REWIND has captivated the hearts of many! At dahil baong taon at kasama sina Pads sa mga patagong pumahid ng luha sa sinehan, eto na rin ang ating pagninilayan para sa pagpasok ng 2024. Paano nga ba mabuhay na di kailangan ng rewind? What makes life meaningful? At kelan pa naging komedyante si Lods Jesus? All that and more as we enter YEAR 4 of the PadsCast!

Ngayong paparating na MMFF ay may kasaling isang pelikulang sa aming palagay natatangi at dapat mapanood ng lahat: ang GomBurZa. We were at the press screening and we'd like to share our thoughts on why we deserve more films like this. At napapanahon din ang usap usapan tungkol sa Fiducia Supplicans. Pwede na ba talaga ang irregular unions in the sacrament of marriage? Ano ba ang hangarin ng simbahan sa paglabas ng statement na ito? Lahat yan sa siksik na siksik na edition ng PadsCast!

Thank you! Kayo ang may sala kung paanong sa isang pambihirang pagkakataon ay nabigyan kami ng award. At dahil bahagi kayo ng panalong ito, we'd like to let you in on this raw episode of our reactions and reflections from such an achievement, and what we hope it will inspire in you, our beloved listeners and viewers.

Mahal naman ng Diyos ang lahat diba? Pero bakit may mga tao o grupong tila bawal sa Simbahan? Sakto sa pagdiriwang natin kay Kristong Hari ang iba't ibang balita ngayon tungkol sa relasyon ng simbahan sa mga FreeMasons, LGBTQIA+, at iba pang communities na may "irreconcilable" beliefs with Church teaching. Here's a candid conversation that offers not really answers but questions—questions that we hope can help us walk the line between God's universal love and the conditions of discipleship.

Purity, chastity—meganon pa ba ngayon? These days tila tanggap at normal na sa majority ang casual sex, "my body, my choice," at pati gender ideologies. Pero bilang mga Katoliko, paano ba tayo dapat lumugar sa lahat ng fast-paced changes na ito ng ating lipunan? At the forefront of these crucial conversations is the Live Pure Movement, at kasama nila ating aalamin kung bakit mahalaga pa rin maging chaste at paano natin ito pwedeng buhayin muli sa ating sarili, sa kapwa, at sa lipunan.

Ilang beses na tayo nakarinig ng vocation journey ng isang pari, pero paano naman yung hindi pala pag di ka naman natuloy? Sure na sure si Bro. Randel Serrano na magiging pari sya nung pumasok siya sa seminaryo. Pero iba pala ang plano ni Lord sa kanya. May second chance ba sa pagtugon sa tawag ng Diyos? Paano kung mali pala ang narinig mong tawag? Pwede ba yun?! At paano mo malalaman at matatanggap na may ibang daan palang nakalaan para sa'yo si Lord? All that and even more laughter in episode 95 of the PadsCast.

Bago matapos ang rosary month, talakayin muna natin ang dasal na paborito ng mga Katoliko at mga kritiko ng ating Simbahan! Nasaan ba yan sa Biblia? Pwede ba pampatulog ang rosaryo? Ok lang ba gawin itong kwintas? Bakit ba hindi na lang tayo dumeretso kay Jesus? Balik OG tambalang Pads Khris at Albert sa isang episode na sana makakabawas sa mga misteryong bumabalot sa ating pagrorosaryo.

Ok lang ba i-guilt trip ang tao para mapalapit sa Diyos at sa Church? Eto ang naging usapan dahil sa isang viral video na tila hinihinya ang mga taong nawala na sa simbahan. Some questions discussed in this episode: - How do we best attract people to Jesus and his Church? - Pwedeng personal faith lang? Bakit kailangan ng simbahan? - How do we make everyone feel welcome and loved in the Church? Nagbabalik at magpapasikip sa ating studio sina Pads Edong at Bro AJ para sa kwentuhang tunay na siksik sa saya at pagninilay.

Nagbabalik kami with an episode that answers two questions in response to our two most recent episodes. Ang mga tanong: 1) Ok lang ba ma in-love or magkacrush sa pari? 2) Anong dapat natin gawin sa mga taong hindi nagso-sorry o nakikita ang maling kanilang ginagawa? Mga sagot nina pads kasama ng nakagawiang asaran at kulitan in this comeback episode of PadsCast. :)

Nakapag-comment na ba ang lahat? Mag-iisang buwan na rin mula nung bumugso ang damdamin ng marami dahil sa drag performance ni Pura Luka Vega. Pero ngayong (sana) humupa na ang initial reactions natin, pwede na ba natin pag-usapan ito ng kalma at may pag-unawa? Isang kwentuhang tutuhog sa discipleship, dialogue, reactions, atbp sa pinakabagong episode ng PadsCast.

Nakanood na ba ang lahat? Marami ang natuwa, naiyak, at na-in love sa vacation romance ng seminaristang si Jeff at ng tour guide niyang si Lizzy. Pero marami ding katanungang binuksan ang film na ito, such as: 1. Pwede ba talaga magkagirlfriend kapag seminarista?2. Ano yung regency?3. Ok lang ba mang ghost sa ngalan ng sakripisyo? 4. May tama at mali bang dahilan sa pagtugon sa calling mo? 5. Lahat ba ng seminarista kasing gwapo at kisig ni Carlo Aquino?Fine, guni guni lang namin yung panghuli. Pero gamit ang pelikulang I Love Lizzy, isang magulo pero malamang episode na naman ang dala nina Pads Albert and OG cohost Pads Khris. NOTE: We apologize for the poor audio quality between the 25–41 min. mark due to some technical difficulties. Bawi kami sa sunod!

Break is over and we're back! At para makabawi kasama ni Pads Albert ang pinakahinahanap ng lahat. Yes, the SISTERS ARE IN DA HOUSE! Di namin inaasahan na ang tambalang pads at sis ang magiging pinakamalaking episode ng aming podcast (and by a looooong mile too!) So after lots of convincing, we finally got them back on the show, bringing as many laughter-laced lessons and stories for all of you. They will also answer some of the burning questions and even criticisms from their first episode with us. Kaya maging masaya tayong lahat with Sisters Laura, Daisy, and Jane of the Daughters of St. Paul.

Si Lolo Kiko, naka sampung taon na! Kasabay ng ating mga panalangin at pagbati para sa ating minamahal na Santo Papa, samahan kaming balikan ang aming mga favorite moments, quotes, and actions of Pope Francis, pati na rin ang ilang mga points na feeling namin ay pwedeng mas pagbutihin pa.

Sadyang naging napakasaya ng aming kwentuhan with Fr. Jeff Manlapig as he talks about twists and turns of his vocation story, letting God use our brokenness, and life and challenges of a media priest. Fr. Jeff is from Diocese of Parañaque and is a mainstay in several programs of TV Maria and is one of the two original hosts of Kape at Kampay along with Fr. Kevin Crisostomo.

Lent is a period of deepening our surrender to God through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Doc Didoy, one of the show's earliest supporters, finally joins us as we talk about how God heals us holistically when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable before him in the spirit of this holy season.

It's a high-tech Valentine's episode as we ask an unlikely source for love advice. ChatGPT and other AI tools are making waves, pero kaya ba nila magbigay gabay sa mga malungkot na puso? Makakasama natin sina Pads Albert, Pads Khris at ang nagbabalik from behind the scenes, ang direk ng aming mga programa, si Pads Keiv Dimatatac, SSP.

When celebrities and influencers seem to promote Demonic worship in their platforms, how do we respond? Bro. AJ and Pads Edong returns para sa kwentuhang art, beauty, at kung paano ito dapat gamitin nating mga Kristiyano para labanan ang kasamaan sa media.

Feb-ibig na, and do we have a love story for you! Solo travelers PJ and Eena had their own reasons for joining a Holy Land Pilgrimage, pero ang di nila alam matagal na pala itong tinakda ni Lord for them to meet their future spouse. PJ and Eena Francisco joins us in this special coproduction episode with our friends from the Holy Sheep Podcast.

Ano bang masasabi ng ating Catholic faith sa mga pampaswerteng practices natin? Pwede bang pagsamahin ang folk, occult, and superstitious practices with a devout Catholic life? O hindi pampaswerte kundi pagbabago ng pananaw at pagkatao ang hinihingi sa atin ni Lord? Inspired by two events this week the Lunar New Year and the Conversion of St. Paul—tara't makibahagi sa OG PadsCast tambalan sa kwentuhang nakaka good luck talaga sa dala nitong good vibes at good learnings.

Napapadaan siya palagi sa feed niyo dahil sa mga funny and witty posts niya, pero alam niyo ba kung bakit niya ito ginagawa? We are blessed to welcome to the show Mr. Romar Chuca, at walang joke: ang lalim ng hugot niya kung bakit siya nagpapatawa online. Ang kwento ni Catholic comedian Romar Chuca, dito lang sa PadsCast.

New Year's Resolutions—uso pa ba yan?! Whether we call it that or not, the new year is always an ideal time to look forward to the future. Pero WAIT, dahil sabi ni Bro. Migs, mas magandang balikan muna ang nakaraan bago tumingin sa paroroonan. In this episode, Bro Migs teaches us how to use the Examen to set our future goals. At syempre, nagbalik tanaw din siya sa kanyang vocation journey and discernment process. All this in this exciting new episode for a new you!

Jan 6 2021—the first mini episode of this show was unleashed to the world . . . and with 77 episodes and counting, kami ni Pads Khris at Pads Albert ay talagang napapaWOW na lang sa layo na pala ng ating nilakbay. In this simple kwentuhan magbabalik tanaw lang kami sa "graced history" ng aming munting palabas; pag-uusapan din namin ang mga pangarap namin para sa show, at syempre magpapasalamat dahil sa loob ng 2 taon ay binuhay ng Diyos at ninyong mga ka-PadsCast ang suntok-sa-buwang Podcast na ito.

Maligayang Pasko sa lahat! Isang super kulit at candid episode ang hatid namin sa inyo bilang pamaskong episode. Usapang Santa Claus, Caroling, Gifts, at may song number pa sa dulo . . . this is our way of bringing you joy and cheer this Christmastime.

It's our regular cohost and NEWLY ORDAINED PRIEST, Pads Edong's turn to be back on the show. At kung curious kayo kung ano ang karanasan ng isang inoordinahan, itong episode ay para sa inyo. BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! Pag-uusapan din namin ang isa sa pinakakilalang Filipino Christmas traditions natin: Simbang Gabi. Paano ito gagawing mas makabuluhan, at hindi simbang TABI lamang? Lahat ng yan sa isang masaya, malaman (at may paiyakan pa) na kwentuhan with the Pads!

Let's talk about one of the most misunderstood and maligned beliefs of the Catholic Church. Ang Imaculada Concepcion ay paboritong punching bag ng mga bumabatikos sa atin, pero bakit nga ba ito dapat paniwalaan? And are there practical lessons for everyday life we can pick up from this mysterious and mind-boggling truth about Mary? It's our regular cohost Pads Pao's turn to join us in this conversion on the many misconceptions about the Immaculate Conception.

Ang season na sawi: yan ang tawag ni Pads Albert sa Advent. Paano ba naman, taon taon na lang itong hindi napapansin dahil sa ating "longest Christmas season in the world." In this episode, Pads Baste returns to help us reflect on how we can make Advent matter more in our lives. From insights to practical tips, dasal namin ay sana masmapalalim natin ang ating Adbiento, dahil ito ang susi para sa isang makabuluhang pagdiriwang ng Kapaskuhan.

Nasaan ang kabataan? At paano naman ang mga taong ayaw sa Simbahang Katolika? As Christians we are called to go out and be fishers of men to everyone, pero minsan parang imposible ito sa mundong napaka toxic at intolerant pagdating sa mga pagkakaiba natin sa pananaw at paniniwala. Helping us explore this topic is a man on the ground, armed with tons of experience with bridging divides and making connections in truth and love (at may baon pang musical number). Isang masayang PadsCast na naman, this time with youth missionary Bro. Niko Capucion.

NEWS FLASH: We're now on VIDEO on Spotify! Sa wakas, sa pagtapos ng panahon, si Hesus ang maghahari sa lahat. Sure na yan. Pero ang hindi sure: sa personal nating buhay, siya ba ang naghahari? O maraming naghahari-harian? Masaya tayong makasama muli ang original PadsCast tambalan nina Pads Khris at Pads Albert, sa kwentuhang puno ng pag-asa, saya, at katatawanan.

Toxic masculinity? Meganon ba talaga? At may maituturo ba sa atin ang pananampalataya kung paano isang mabuting Kristiyanong lalaki? Joining me is sought-after speaker, bestselling author, community leader, and a very good friend: Bro. Jpaul Hernandez. At sa aming kwentuhan iikotan natin ang impact ng mga lalaki sa ating buhay at sa mundo: mula sa mga tatay, lider, pari, potential life partners, atbp.

O ano? Quota na kayo sa takutan? Kaya lipat tayo sa tawanan! Mataray na teacher (with matching pamalong ruler), mga marites na alipores ni Father, or mga multo ala Conjuring's Valak, bakit ba parang napaka nega ng portrayal sa mga madre sa media? BASAGIN NATIN YAN! Kaya for the first time ever, the NUNS are in the house! Sr. Laura of Malaysia and Sr. Palm of Thailand are members of the Daughters of St. Paul, our sister congregation, who have been living in the Philippines for their formation and studies. Nakwento nila ang hirap ng iwanan ang kanilang pamilya at bansa, the joys of being a sister, at kung bakit magkaiba ang kamote at mabuti. Lahat ng yan in this laughter-filled episode of the PadsCast.