Blackout Conversation: Recent Episodes

Allain Jessel

Authentic, distraction-free conversations on faith, career, relationship, adulting stuff, and the in-betweens.

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We, as Pinoys, have traditional beliefs and practices when it comes to money. My friend, Steph, and I discussed some of them and the steps we can take to have a better perspective and approach to our finances. Join us in this (hopefully) insightful conversation!

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I recently joined the 30s club! Join me and my friend, Girlie, as we navigate through the 3 biggest questions in our lives:

  • What is my biggest lesson?
  • What is my biggest regret?
  • What is my biggest dream?

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Ever had those changes in your life that forced you to go out of your comfort zone but they actually turned out to help you gain wisdom? Of course, you had. Join me in this episode as I talk about my own fair share of recent change and the lessons that come with it.

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(2:32) Change is inevitable but it is necessary

(9:04) Track your expenses

(11:40) Open up to new people

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Whatever season we are in, we are not spared from the inevitable heartaches of our existence. Join me and my dear friend, Girlie, as we share about life's heartbreaks and how they lead us to new beginnings, and our biggest takeaways to become better individuals.

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Join me and my colleagues as we took a quick break from our daily routine to share our thoughts on the advantages and disadvantages of social media both in our personal lives and society in general.

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(0:55) Catching up

(4:39) Kisses - the positive side of social media

(15:50) Kicks - the negative side of social media

(51:30) Some actions and mindsets we maintain to have a healthy habit of using social media

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What sins are you letting run your life now? Does it seem like there's no hope to get out of it? In this short devotional session, we reflect on Romans 6:6. Let us be reminded that it's not the world but Jesus who frees us from the bondage of sin.

Music: In HIs Name by Ministree

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Do you find yourself being inconsistent in the important areas of your life? I can totally relate. That's why I invited my best friend, Steph, to give us some practical advice on how to be more consistent in our faith, finances, and work. Join us as we talk about the whys and the hows of consistency.

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As millennials, we face unique challenges in growing our faith, especially with our overly saturated and stimulated world. Join me and my friend, Kelly, as we share our personal journey of walking with the Lord through soaking in His words more effectively.

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Are you in your late 20s and still unmarried? Is the pressure from society starting to weigh you down? Join me and my brother as we candidly share our insights as individuals who frequently deal with the incessant question, "When are you getting married?"

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What are you anxious about recently? In this short devotional session, we reflect on Philippians 4:6-7. Let us be reminded where we can get a kind of peace that the world cannot offer.

Music: In HIs Name by Ministree

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Check your thought patterns lately. If you're brutally honest, where are you fixing them? In this short devotional session, we reflect on Philippians 4:8. Come to know where we can fix our thoughts in this crazy, overly stimulated world.

Music: In HIs Name by Ministree

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This refreshing conversation I had with my dear friend, Herald, who shared his journey from being a mechanical engineer to a full-time pianist, reminds me that indeed in the Lord's economy, nothing is ever wasted. Join us as we talk about finding our own calling.