All Things Nueva: Recent Episodes
Michael & Rachel Villanueva
Countless twists and turns, longings and choices, causes and effects make up our day to day existence. Can it be that we are on a journey greater than we can imagine?
Oh Mamma! Michael & Rachel discuss Rachel’s experience and reflections on the unique demands and surprises of being a wife and mother.
Marriage and children change EVERYTHING. Focusing on the sacrifices unique to husbands and fathers, Michael & Rachel vulnerably share their experience.
“Is being single a vocation?” “What do I do with this time in my life as a single person?” Michael and Rachel share how the intentional searching and intense yearning characteristic of single men and women have true evangelizing power!
“Come Holy Spirit!” Sharing your faith with others can be a scary thing, even when it’s something you’re truly passionate about. Be not afraid! Michael and Rachel point out some practicals along with certain sources of strength and grace when it comes to every Christian’s call to evangelize.
Closing their series on spiritual attack, Michael & Rachel take an unexpected turn. Is it possible that God pursues us even more relentlessly than the devil attacks us?
The Villanueva’s share some BIG NEWS before going through rules 9-14 of St. Ignatius’ 14 Rules for the Discernment of Spirits.
“How do I distinguish between the voice of God and the voice of Satan in my everyday life?” Glad you asked! Join the Villanueva’s in unpacking and applying the first 8 rules of St. Ignatius’ Rules for the Discernment of Spirits.
When it comes to spiritual attack, the struggle is REAL. Responding to a listener’s question, Michael and Rachel break down what spiritual attack is and how to respond.
“Can I take pleasure in pleasure and still be a good person?” Concluding their series on desire, Michael & Rachel explore the critical differences between Puritanism, Paganism, and Catholicism when it comes to pleasure.
When God responds “no,” “not yet,” or “not in this way,” is He punishing us or mysteriously loving us? Learn about the 3 choices we have when it comes to our desires and the 1 that will bear immense fruit in your life no matter what.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Holy Desire, Batman?! Michael and Rachel tackle the true nature and meaning of our desires (including our sexual desires) and how to handle them in a way that is truly life-giving.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Michael and Rachel discuss the importance of cultivating outside friendships as a married couple, the benefits of good friendships for the marriage as whole and the detriment of unhealthy friendships, being friends with the opposite sex as a married person, “Do I have to be friends with my spouse’s friends?”, and more.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Michael & Rachel are BACK for season 2 and, to celebrate, the Villanueva’s dig into some questions asked by a listener: “What do boundaries look like before you start dating?” “Are guy/girl friendships OK?” “Should you cut off certain friendships and, if so, what does this look like?” “Can you talk about, pre-dating, the friendship-want-to-be-in-a-relationship zone?”--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
“Why pray together as a couple and what does this even look like? What does it mean to be truly intimate with each other?” Michael and Rachel tackle these questions at their core and give some practical advice on praying together at different stages of a relationship.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Are husband & wife called to plan their family responsibly OR are they called to trust God completely with how many kids to have? Michael and Rachel share their answer and dish on their rollercoaster relationship with Natural Family Planning.
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Recounting their experience of miscarriage, Michael and Rachel point to the importance of a healthy grieving process, the real possibility of healing, and the hope of heaven.
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Join Michael and Rachel for their first ever “car conversation” as they candidly discuss some of their biggest insights and takeaways from their first five years of marriage.
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Soak in some wedding wisdom as Michael and Rachel give three practical suggestions for the big day as well as the “why” behind them.
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Engagement shouldn’t just be a time to “get through” but an opportunity to “grow through." Reflecting on their own experience and lessons learned, Michael and Rachel share seven “dos and don’ts” for the unique and unrepeatable period of engagement.
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Dating and engagement can be - and in some ways, should be - challenging. Continuing their epic “met-marriage” story, Michael and Rachel take turns sharing the biggest issue that enslaved them during their period of dating, and then how they matured in freedom regarding those particular issues with the help of grace and… each other.
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“What does it mean to truly surrender to God, especially when it comes to discerning one’s vocation in life?” In this next chapter of their story, Michael and Rachel recount key moments throughout their journey of painful separation and the gradual discovery of freedom essential for one’s vocation.
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The hills are alive with the sound of friendship, attraction, and heartbreak as Michael and Rachel unfold the next installment of their journey. Consider the various ways in which you’re being invited to pray the words: “Jesus, I surrender myself to you. Take care of everything.”
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Mundane or Monumental?! Michael and Rachel share about the ordinary moment in which they met and break down the extraordinary reality behind it. Consider the need for regular reflection, facing the truth of your experiences - both good and bad - and the art of cultivating genuine gratitude in and for every moment.
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The Villanueva Family’s recent trip across the country provokes the question: “Are children a burden or a blessing?” Their answer may surprise you.
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Drawing on personal experience, Michael and Rachel reveal one of the biggest safety nets in any relationship worth fighting for.
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An unprecedented event reawakens a ferocious “debate.” How do we avoid “shouting past” each other and truly “communicate with” one another towards authentic human progress? Three fundamental starting points are presented.
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The Villanueva Family walks into a restaurant feeling out of place, while an anonymous gift leaves them surprised by grace. Lessons in generosity, the power of family life, and the importance of fair judgement ensue.
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“Am I ready for the next step? What happens if I make the wrong decision?" A listener’s dilemma concerning dating and engagement leads to a discussion on freedom, anxiety and fear in dating, and the realization that we have the capability to make choices that change the world.
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A seemingly chanced upon motion picture attests to the truth that every human life is a project of epic proportions. Themes of identity, fatherhood, and healing rise to the fore.
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A roller coaster series of events elicits conversation on the feverish housing market, Greek yogurt economics, and finding one’s true “home” - especially when life gets flipped upside down.
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The meaning behind "All Things Nueva" is unveiled and the show's origin is explained, sparking reflection on the creative process, its hurdles, and the poignant question: "What would you do if you knew you would not fail?"
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