In this episode, Bethany and Charles have a very open and honest conversation about the things that they are each looking for in a future spouse. They laugh about their “perfect partner” lists and get real about looking for the Lord in the person they will marry one day. The episode ends with a nostalgic reflection on the time they have spent together talking through the issues that they have faced as Christian young people in 2022.
In this episode, Charles and Bethany talk about some of the hardest moments they have faced in life: losing the people they love. Throughout the discussion they share their experiences, how they have reacted in times of loss, and about how God has carried them those times and given them hope that death is not the end.
In this episode Charles and Bethany discuss the different ways in which they have experienced joy and how they think it is possible to choose joy even when everything is falling apart around them. They also talk about how joy and love need to go hand in hand – finishing the conversation by sharing what brings each of them the most joy in all the world.
In this episode Bethany and Charles discuss the privilege of knowing Christ, whether feeling entitled to certain things causes problems, and how the current and upcoming generations can open their eyes to the blessings they have been given. They also talk through a few different “first world problems” and how positions of privilege come with a call to radical generosity.
In this episode Bethany and Charles discuss how they each deal with unmet expectations and the frustrations that they have experienced. Throughout the discussion they share their pet peeves, the ways that God has taught them to expect the unexpected, and how they have been growing in their faith regardless of the expectations they have about the world around them.
In this episode Charles and Bethany talk about their own love of music and the different ways that they have experienced and created music over the years. Through this discussion they describe the way that music so powerfully connects people and brings them together, but also how music connects people to the heart of God. Listen in and enjoy hearing two friends from across the world talk about one of the things closest to their hearts!
In this episode Bethany and Charles share the joys and fears they have experienced by taking big faith steps in their lives. They touch upon their own insecurities and how they have had to trust God even when they couldn’t see where He was leading them. Listen and join their conversation as they get real about how building a life of faith is both terrifying and rewarding all because of God’s grace.
In this episode Bethany and Charles talk about the places they were born, the places they have moved to, and how they have both hated and loved them. They open up about their past struggles with loving the place that God has placed them in and share the different ways that He has continued to change their hearts and help them find the places that they truly belong.
What makes a fear an adult fear? In this episode, Charles and Bethany have an honest conversation about fear – from the trauma-filled fears of childhood to the intangible adult fears that sometimes keep them from living the life God has called them to. They reflect on the uncertainty that they face and share the promises found in scripture that give them the faith to face their fears even when the darkness feels overwhelming.
In this episode Bethany and Charles discuss whether or not the church has become irrelevant, touching on their own experiences with church, the problems they have seen occurring time and time again, and what they think church should be like. Their frustrations and hopes are real and raw in this open discussion on what the body of Christ is and could be.
In this episode Charles and Bethany share how they spend their time and discuss healthy habits, unhealthy pastimes, the way they connect with God during their day, and whether or not busy-ness is a blessing. They encourage each other to embrace new strategies of managing priorities and alternative ways of finding rest amidst the blaring bustle of their on-the-go lives.
In this episode Bethany and Charles get very real about their struggles, feeling frustrated with their singleness, and how God has been there for them in spite of it all. They also discuss how they have tried to focus on God and enjoy their current life seasons even though sometimes it’s hard and lonely. Listen in to this relatable conversation and be encouraged in whatever season of life you find yourselves!
In this pilot episode of the All For Thee Podcast, Charles and Bethany reminisce on when they first met, share about their cultural heritage, reflect on their goals for the year, and discuss what the podcast is all about. Highlights include: hearing Bethany recite her Pepeha (traditional introduction) using the Māori language, learning how the history of sweet potatoes is relevant for Christians everywhere, and Charles’s infectious enthusiasm for all that God is doing!
We welcome you to the All For Thee Podcast - conversations between Charles and his friends from all over the world, talking about various topics under the Son. Join us!