Langga Speaks Podcast
'Langga' [lang.gâ.] means 'Beloved' in Ilonggo/Hiligaynon, one of the gazillion Filipino dialects. Raising a family as Filipino expats in Dubai is not as simple as it may seem.Join show hosts, Apple and Jeric Defante, for downright honest conversations and full-packed laugh marathons as they share about family, faith and everything in between!
Episodes
180 episodes
LSP 179: We're Back?
For the first episode of the year 2024, we present to you the reasons for this season HAHAHAHAHA!We hope you enjoy this lovely chaotic episode with the best guests yet!
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Season 7
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Episode 179
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23:32
LSP 178: Do It Afraid
We all have those moments - the big dreams, the bold ideas, the burning desires that make our hearts pound and palms sweat. They whisper promises of fulfillment, of a life beyond the ordinary, but they're often accompanied by a chorus of doubts...
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Season 6
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Episode 178
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45:56
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LSP 177: The Blesser or Blessings?
In our pursuit of happiness and fulfillment, we often focus on the blessings we desire – the material possessions, the recognition, the success. While these blessings can bring temporary joy, they cannot provide lasting contentment. In ...
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Season 6
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Episode 177
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28:01
LSP 176: The Art of Letting Go
Are you ready to LET GO?In this episode, we share simple ways on how we can LET GO in life. Letting go is difficult but clinging on creates more difficulties. Join us as we share 8 simple ways to help you let go.————————————————...
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Season 6
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Episode 176
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33:38
LSP 175: Making Major Decisions
Are you ready to make that DECISION?Every decision that comes your way affects your relationship–for good or for bad. In this episode, we talk on how we can create a successful plan together in making a step forward especially in...
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Season 6
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Episode 175
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31:08
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LSP 174: On World Youth Days & Beyond
Have you ever been in a "life-changing" journey?In this episode, we talk about World Youth Days with Unboxing Catholicism's founder Bernz O. Caasi who recently came from the World Youth Day in Lisbon. We talk about our experiences, refl...
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Season 6
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Episode 174
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1:01:42
LSP 173: How to Be Wealthy (Without Losing Your Soul?) with Jonathan Texeira
Is it really possible to be WEALTHY, without losing your SOUL?In this episode, we had a joy-filled conversation with one of the hosts of The Catholic Money Show and co-founder of
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Season 6
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Episode 173
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51:09
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LSP 172: Weathering An Uncertain Season
We all face uncertain seasons from time to time. No one is exempted.In this episode, we share some insights on how we can weather an uncertain season with your Langga and share our own uncertain season journey as well.——————————...
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Season 6
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Episode 172
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35:28
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LSP 171: Work Is Not A Curse
Is your WORK a CURSE?FACT - Our lives are gonna be spent working. In this episode, we discuss on what WORK means to us as followers of Christ. In this episode, we discuss on how we can go beyond the meaningless, po...
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Season 6
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Episode 171
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44:24
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LSP 170: Who Am I?
‘Who Am I?’ A question of identity. We are living in a post-truth society, where ‘truth’ has become relative. Despite that, we have the capacity not only to seek what is true, good, and beautiful. We also...
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Season 6
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Episode 170
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41:08
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LSP 169: Joyful Surrender
When we open our hearts to surrender, we release the burden of maintaining our ideals of what a perfect life should be. We learn to love the life we live in, and let go of faults or mistakes. Lastly, we learn to forgive and not dwell on...
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Season 6
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Episode 169
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29:28
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LSP 168: Strength in Surrender
We can find STRENGTH in SURRENDER.There is radical power in surrender. Strength is found in letting go of a clenched fist, and emptying the weight you are holding ontoBy surrendering, you release the burden of maintaining ...
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Season 6
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Episode 168
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40:37
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LSP 167: Unfinished Business
Usapang CLOSURE?Having unresolved conflict in your relationships–especially in your marriage–creates tension that weighs on both you and your Langga. In this episode, we talk about its effects and on how we can manage it.———————...
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Season 6
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Episode 167
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29:25
LSP 166: Thank You, Sorry & Goodbye
Have you ever ended a relationship with someone that left you feeling like there was still something you needed to say?Yung di ka nakapag-goodbye because you didn't have the opportunity to do so? We find it hard to move on when someone ...
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Season 6
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Episode 166
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30:08
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LSP 165: Stewardship of Treasure
Are you a good steward of MONEY?Unfortunately, many reduce this beautiful spirituality to just a “nice way to ask for money.” We don’t get reactive on time and talent, but then when it comes to treasure, we don’t even want to start talk...
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Season 6
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Episode 165
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53:26
LSP 164: Stewardship of Talent
Every skill, talent, and ability is a gift from God. He doesn’t give them to us to keep for ourselves, but to bless others and build His kingdom. Our talents are God’s gift to us, what we do with them is our gift to God.Let's ta...
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Season 6
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Episode 164
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51:41
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LSP 163: Stewardship of Time
Beginning in conversion, change of mind and heart, this commitment is expressed not in a single action, nor even in a number of actions over a period of time, but in an entire way of life. It means committing one’s very self to the Lord....
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Season 6
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Episode 163
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35:31
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LSP 162: Spirituality of Stewardship
Are you a good STEWARD?Do we know what it truly means to be a good steward? Once one chooses to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, stewardship is not an option. In this episode, we will unbox and discover what it means to be have the spirit...
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Season 6
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Episode 162
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33:55
LSP 161: Living as Easter People
How do we live as Easter People?Christians believe they are Easter people because the resurrection of Jesus shows that suffering, disappointment and death can be transformed into new life.Easter gives us hope – a hope that promi...
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Season 6
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Episode 161
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38:50
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LSP 160: Essentials for Mahal Na Araw and Beyond
In this episode, we share 6 simple things you can do this Holy Week and Beyond!Holy week is the culmination of the Lenten season. This is the week where we remember the greatest display of love for humanity.Have a blessed Holy W...
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Season 6
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Episode 160
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26:37
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LSP 159: Lord, Bad Trip Ka!
LITONG-LITO KA NA BA?Lord, what's your direction for me? Where do I begin? Lord, bakit? Worth it pa bang maging Kristyano nowadays? These are some of the questions we have every now and then. In this episode, we invited ove...
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Season 6
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Episode 159
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1:07:05
LSP 158: A.L.A. Lang 3rd Anniversary
Ask Langga Anything 3rd Anniv Edition!Salamat mga Langga for journeying with us this past 3 years, we're so blessed to be able to still do this with all of you. In this episode, we answer questions like:Is there r...
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Season 6
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Episode 158
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49:40
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LSP 157: Aids for Discernment
Are there tools or aids we can use in discerning?In this episode, we'll tackle the aids we can use in our practice of discernment. In this concluding episode for the series of the Catechesis of Discernment, we discuss the indispensable ...
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Season 6
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Episode 157
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47:57
LSP 156: The Need To Be Vigilant
Are you VIGILANT?Or do you just relax after discerning and making a good choice? There is an attitude that is essential if we want all the work done to discern for the best and take the good decision is not to be lost, and this would be...
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Season 6
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Episode 156
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27:48
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