Gospel'd: Recent Episodes
Miguel Esquillo
Through everyday situations and popular stories, appreciate and reflect on the Gospel and God's message to you as well. Join me in exploring the New Testament of the Bible, as well as some of our everyday experiences in life to find what God wants to tell us in each day of our lives.
As I officially end my podcast show, I want to leave you guys with a simple message: keep His word flowing like the ocean; flowing and passing in infinite directions. God Bless you, Mama Mary loves you! This is your host Miguel Esquillo, now signing off.
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Many people believe that life is all about achieving your goals and succeeding in your certain career or field of interest, but is that all that life is about? Join me and a friend of mine as we journey through a bit of the past of the achievements we've had in our lives.
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Have you ever been in a hopeless situation in your life? A situation where you thought that nothing could be done anymore? That's only one side of it, my friend! In today's episode, join me and my friend as we look back at some of our hopeless experiences, but uncovered something good beneath them.
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Eating has become something very ordinary for us because this has been our main source of energy and maintaining good health since we were little. But has it ever occurred to you that, yes, a lot of people eat, but some don't even have clean food to eat. What are the two things that make eating something that is extraordinary? Join me today and find out!
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K-Pop is a genre loved by all. Although some people cannot understand its language, it is still loved by plenty. Just like the Word of God, many do not understand it much yet, but as people listen to it and are exposed to it repeatedly, you'll find them spreading His word a lot more than you could imagine.
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Cellphones, laptops, tablets, gaming consoles, and the like have all evolved over the years as various forms of technology. As a powerful tool to spread information, it has also become one of the greatest factors in aiding us in our everyday needs. Although technology is very powerful, a lot of people still use it to destroy one's reputation. In my opinion, technology is a double-edged sword: a distraction from the Lord caused by the Evil One OR an instrument to spread the Good News. How do YOU use your technology. Join me today, and reflect on those moments you have used technology on an everyday basis.
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What's the first thing you utter when you wake up? Complain or Prayer? In today's episode, we will dive into a much deeper meaning of what it means to wake up both in the morning and in life as well.
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A quick recap of the topics of each season we had:
Season 1: The Gospels
Season 2: The Epistles
Season 3: God's Gifts to Me through the People I Encounter
Season 4 will be different; I will discuss things that seem quite ordinary, or perhaps, those out of the blue (a random thought in my head, for instance). Why? Because I believe that in the ordinary and those things that happen in random, there we will find something extraordinary, such as the presence of our Lord. Friends, get ready for Season 4 of Gospel'd, coming next week on all platforms. See you next week!
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Ms. Eden helped me conquer my fear of academic writing; specifically, writing a research paper. Like my other teachers, she indirectly taught me the lesson that in life, the universe will find one way or another for you to face your fears and in turn, overcome them as well. How did you face your fears? Who helped you overcome them? Join me today, as we reflect on those moments when we faced our fears, while we also ask for help from the Lord for the fears we will face in the future.
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Sir Trey was my Grade 10 Music Teacher as well as our school's choirmaster. He taught me that in life, things should be done with and from the heart, just as how he taught us to sing our pieces.
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At first, Ms. Myla seemed like a very strict and scary teacher. But when I got to know her more as a student in her advisory class, I discovered that she was more than that; she was funny, relatable, friendly, and so much more! Although indirectly, she taught me that people should not be judged as a whole just because their first impressions aren't what we expected. Have you ever judged someone based on their first impressions? Join me today, as we reflect on those moments in our lives where we judged someone too quickly while asking the Lord to forgive us as well.
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Sir Martin, my Grade 11 adviser as well as my Filipino teacher in both my Grade 11 and 12 years, taught me the two most important P's in life: prioritizing and perseverance. Although he indirectly taught this to me and all of us, I learned by his actions. Join me today, as we ask the Lord to help us prioritize what we need to do and develop the perseverance we need to face the everyday problems in our lives.
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Ms. Zane taught me two very important things in life: first, it's NEVER an act of weakness to ask for help; secondly, it's that it's okay not to be okay...but have faith that in time, you will be okay. Let your problems be like a storm; let it pass, but don't stay under it. Join me today, and let us ask the Lord to give us the courage and humility to accept how we really feel.
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Ms. Hazel is an example of God being someone who is approachable, and is ready to listen to you at any point in your life. When was the last time you approached God? Join me today, as we remember the moments we approached God through the people He sent us.
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Among all my teachers, I consider Ms. Ria as one of my inspirations in terms of writing. She was there the moment I discovered my gift in writing. She helped me unwrap and activate that gift from God. What are your gifts? How and who helped you discover them? Join me today, and reflect on the moments where you have discovered your unique talent and gifts from God.
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Ms. Jill was one of the people who taught me how to both control and accept myself for who I am and who I am not. Sometimes in life, we tend to pretend to be someone we aren't. With acceptance comes self-control, and vice versa. Join me today, and reflect on the moments where you have been someone you aren't, as we ask Him to give us the courage to accept and control who we really are.
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Ms. Elena "Ellen" Monzon was one of the first teachers whom I got to interact with as a new student at Elizabeth Seton School. I consider her as a major factor in terms of my growth as a Setonian. She helped me adjust to the change of being in an all-boys school to a co-ed school. Have you ever gone through a change in your life? Who helped you through it? Join me in reflecting on those moments of change, as well as those who have helped you go through those changes in your life.
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Today's topic's gonna be a very fur-filled sharing because it's all about our pet dog Maximus! Though he may not be human, I am truly a believer that God is present in all living beings, even in our Bambino! To all you pet lovers, I invite you to listen and reflect on the experiences and memories you shared with your own pets. Remember, God is present in ALL living things and who knows, He may be present in those pets of yours at home!
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Mommy Ann and Lolodad are my grandparents from my mom's side. And although they are far away from us, we are assured that they love and pray for us always. Join me in today's episode as I look back on the memories and experiences I got to share with them both that made me the person I am today.
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Today, I'll be talking about my Papa Erning, my lolo. He was such an inspiration to me and made a difference in my life in terms of my music knowledge and taste. Join me today, as I look back on the moments shared with him, while you reflect on your "lolo moments", too.
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Today's episode will talk about my grandmother, who is now resting peacefully with her Creator: my Mama Cora. She has made such a big difference in terms of my study habits and my school life, and I treasure and love her so much for that. How's your relationship with your grandparents? In today's episode, reflect on the moments you shared with your grandparents as I reflect and share on mine as well.
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Today, I'll be talking about my two younger siblings. Do you have siblings, too? How's your relationship with them? What do you see in them that reminds you of the Lord? Join me in today's episode, and reflect on those moments you shared with your siblings, too.
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Today, I will be talking about two very important people in my life: my Nanay and Tatay; in short, my parents! Join me today, as I look back at the fun and momentous memories I shared with them, as well as the lessons I learned and applied up until the present day.
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Before I set up this podcast, I wasn't the person you now know; in fact, I was the person who followed principles that were the complete opposite of the ones I talked about in the last 2 seasons. In line with that, Season 3 of Gospel'd is going to be all about the people who have made me the person I am today. Don't forget to tune in next week, because Season 3 will start on Monday, May 31, 2021.
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It's easy to speak what we wanna say, but sharing and believing it is the challenge. In today's last episode for Season 2, this is the message that I wanna leave to you: to share and believe that the Word of God is truly our key to salvation.
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To my fellow youth, the future of our world rests in our hands. But do not be blinded, because the future of our faith rests with us, too. We have to take a stand and keep the flame of the Gospel alive in any way we can. Join me today, and let us ask God to give us the strength to carry on His mission for us: to spread the Good News of our salvation.
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Generous is not just done with tangible objects, but it can also be done with intangible objects. Also, generosity is done not just with the hands, but it must be done with the heart as well. In our episode today, let us ask God to help us become cheerful givers to those who are in need.
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We have time to do several of our things in life; studying, working, gaming, "bebe time", but we ourselves can't spare time for our own God? Personally, I think He does not deserve this, don't you think? Join me today, and let us ask the Lord for pardon for the moments we forgot about Him in our list of people to attend to, and the wisdom and knowledge to manage our time a lot wiser than before.
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In this dark era of sin, despair, hopelessness, and fear, many of us start to wonder if the Lord will ever save us. Fear not, for He will! Through the Gospel, we will be saved. Stand firm and tall, and join me today as we ask the Lord to give us the courage and strength to keep on spreading his message of light, hope, joy, and peace: the Gospel.
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What verse do you live by? What is your life verse? Join me, along with a special guest of mine, as we share our life verses while relating them to the pandemic affecting every one of us.
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We each share a portion of the light of God in our hearts. But how can we harness this light and make it shine bright? Tune in to today's episode to find out how!
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The forces of evil are at it again; it's time to armor up! But wait, what should our armor be made of and what kind of power should it run on? Join me today, and find out the three main components our armor should contain.
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Why do you work? Why do you do something? Do you work for a goal, or do you work just to get something done? To work with a goal is to work with the heart, my friends. Join me today, and let's ask the Lord to help us work with our mind, our heart, our soul, and our spirit.
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It's easy to look at what is missing if you are someone who isn't grateful for anything. Today, join me and let us ask the Lord to give us a grateful and happy heart.
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Many of us are facing many problems; perhaps, some of us are on the verge of giving up. But let us remember that we have a God, whom we can offer these problems and fears that stand in our way between Him and us. Join me today, and let's offer up our problems and fears to the Lord.
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Who is/are your friends? What kind of attitude/s do they have? If their attitude waves a red flag and is already a bad influence in the making, don't hesitate to take the big step to stay away from them. Join me today and let's ask the Lord for the courage and strength to take this step for the good of our life and our spirit.
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Valor, according to Merriam-Webster, is the strength of mind and spirit that enables one to face adversities with firmness. How can we, in our own little ways, perform little acts of valor? Join me in today's discussion to find out. Happy Day of Valor, everyone!
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There is a saying: "Never stop doing the good things." And this is so true! In this time of pandemic, little deeds of self-care and self-love is what we need in order to share that same love to our families, friends, and those around us.
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Do you ever feel weak, drained, or discouraged? Do you feel like life's given you too much load to carry? Well, fear not, for the Lord is our strength. Join me today, as we welcome the Lord once again in our lives as the source of our strength to fight our every day battles in life.
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When we are faced with problems, we tend to think that we can solve them ourselves. But after several tries, nothing seems to work. Some of us feel down and devastated. But there are ways to stay positive and hopeful amidst those moments! Join me in today's episode, and let us find out those ways to staying positive and hopeful amidst problems and adversities.
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They say when one throws you stones, throw bread back at them. Some say it should be hard, though! Kidding aside, this means that when one does us wrong, we should still treat as how God treats us despite our sinfulness. Join me today, and let us ask God to help us be like Him; patient and loving despite the wrongs people had done to Him.
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The feeling after a bath is refreshing and rejuvenating, right? That's what it's like to have Christ in our lives! Join me today, and take this time to let Christ in your life as we face this time of the pandemic, as we struggle to change our ways and become what God wants us to be.
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Today's topic is something I am most certainly not in the position to talk about: our relationships with our parents. In this episode, join me in reflecting on how your relationship is with your parents.
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Today's topic will be very relatable to all: love! But what really is love? Is it just about hugs and kisses? Valentines' Day and roses? Or is it more than just that? Tune in to today's episode to find out.
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Everything has a purpose in this world; the little insects, the traffic on the road, everything; even us! Join me today as I reveal to you what our purpose is in this world full of sin and materialism.
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Here is the trailer for Season 2 of Gospel'd! Tune in next week to get your spirits filled with the Word of God through the Letters of St. Paul; the Pauline Epistles.
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Welcome to the final episode of Season 1 of Gospel'd! Today, I'd like to leave you with a very powerful message: God can heal any disease or bondage of sin! If you feel hopeless from that addiction or that disease, fear not! The Lord will heal you, because nothing is impossible in His name!
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Did you know that you can be blind, too? Yes! Today, I will share with you two other kinds of blindness that we may also be vulnerable to.
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We can be crippled in so many ways, not just physically. Experiences can cripple us, and so can sin. It can cripple us into walking the path of God. Today, join me in prayer and reflection as we ask God to free us from the paralyzation of sin.
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God loves us so much. No matter how many times we offend Him or the times we do things our own way, He will always be there to welcome us with open arms and love us just like before. Join me in today's episode as we reminisce one of Jesus' most popular parables: the Prodigal Son.
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Today, Jesus teaches us two very important lessons: God will judge us the same way we judge others, and that to correct others, you must correct yourself first. Join me in reflecting if we have ever stopped to correct ourselves before we judged other people in our lives.
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What do you treasure? Are they treasures that satisfy you temporarily or eternally? In today's episode, join me in discovering three treasures that will never rot or be destroyed.
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Do your actions match what you speak? In life, our words and our actions tend to have an imbalance. Join me today, and reflect if your words truly match your actions and the other way around.
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Do you believe that words have power? It does! It can make or break somebody's life. In today's Gospel, witness how Jesus used mere words to change the life of a man.
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In life, we make our prayers an avenue to keep asking God this and that. But is that how we should really pray? Join me today, and let us return to Jesus to teach us how to truly pray.
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Do you want to follow God? News flash: the price is VERY HIGH! Join me today and reflect on the two factors that may hinder you from following God, while praying that you may overcome them to follow Christ.
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Recent typhoons such as Rolly, Ondoy, Yolanda, Glenda, and Ulysses have laid waste to our country. In life, we also experience storms, But we forget one thing when we experience it: Jesus is with us in the storms we face every day.
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Jesus tells us that unless we become like children, we are not worthy of the Kingdom of God. But what does it mean to become like a child? How can we be child-like? In today's episode, I'll be sharing three ways to become just like a child.
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Let me share with you this beautiful word: "Emmanuel", which means 'God is with us'. And believe it or not, He is with us in this time of the pandemic. Through the darkness and the light, the ugly and the beautiful, thick and thin, God is always gonna be with us, even in the last moments of our lives.
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Temptation is present in almost every area of our lives; at home, in class, and at work! But, how can we resist these everyday temptations that the Evil One lays for us? Join me in today's episode, and I will share you the two weapons that has helped me battle my own temptations in life.
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Today's Gospel talks about Jesus calling His first four disciples. How can we be like Him and call others to God? Tune in to today's episode and learn three simple yet interconnected steps on how to do just that!
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I believe that happiness and gratefulness come hand-in-hand. What does it mean to be happy? What are you grateful for? In today's episode, we will talk about what does it mean to be truly happy and grateful.
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Nowadays, doing the right things or making the right decisions puts us out of place in society. Jesus and His disciples felt the same way, too! But how can we remain steadfast to God despite the insults and rejections the world throws at us?
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What happens when you keep pouring water into a glass that is full? It overflows! Our hearts are like overflowing glasses, but what is yours full of?
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Obedience is one of the values taught to us since we were little. Today, join me in reflecting if you were ever obedient to God's plan for you.
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God has written the first and last pages of our book of life. The remaining pages are up to us, along with God's grace, to fill it in with goodness, kindness, and love.
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