Trending Up
94 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWelcome to Trending Up, where we speak of practical faith-principles and seek to apply them to our every day life. Brought to you by two friends, Edgar de Leon and Sebastian Lopez.
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T81 - Grief and our Faith Journey
November 21, 2023 17:52 - 43 minutes - 73.3 MBFor the final episode in the Grief series in Genesis - Edgar and Seb look at grief through the faith journey of Joseph - the ups and downs and all in between. In Joseph's story we find someone who learns to process well and sees a bigger picture at play in grief and our faith journey. Sees something that God can use - inspite of the pain of the journey. Check it out and share it with others! DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebasti...
T80 - Grief and Complicated Families
November 02, 2023 15:31 - 47 minutes - 78.4 MBMore good stuff in Genesis - Edgar and Seb look at grief through the experience of Jacob. The real gritty stuff that we find in complicated families. What happens when the deceiver gets deceived? Check it out and share it with others! DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T79 - Grief and broken promises
May 09, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 62.2 MBContinuing in Genesis - Edgar and Seb look at grief through the eyes of Abraham. What happens when the promises of God don't look like your current reality? What happens when you lose the very thing you've been waiting for? Check it out and share it with others! DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T78 - Grief through the generations
February 22, 2023 10:20 - 45 minutes - 72.4 MBContinuing in the book of Genesis - Edgar and Seb look at grief through the eyes of the first generations on earth. Check it out and share it with others! DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T77 - Grief and family
February 07, 2023 10:10 - 36 minutes - 61.4 MBStarting from the beginning, the book of Genesis - Edgar and Seb look at grief through the eyes of the first humans. Check it out and share it with others! DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T76 - New Season!
January 17, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 47 MBNew season coming! Where have we been? What's been going on? What's next? All that and more!! DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T75 - Foundations: Sleep
April 07, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 56.8 MBOur fourth conversation on the foundations of what we believe. Join our discussion on the Death, what it is, what it isn't, why it matters and its relevance to us today. DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T74 - Foundations: Sabbath
March 24, 2022 14:34 - 47 minutes - 82.4 MBOur third conversation on the foundations of what we believe. Join our discussion on the Sabbath, what it is, what it isn't, why it matters and its relevance to us today. DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T73 - Foundations: Second Coming
December 23, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 77.9 MBOur second conversation on the foundations of what we believe. Join our discussion on the Second Coming, what it is, what it isn't, why it matters and its relevance to us today. DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T72 - Foundations: Salvation
November 09, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 113 MBOur first conversation on the foundations of what we believe. Join our discussion on Salvation, what it is, what it isn't, why it matters and its relevance to us today. DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T71 - What If
September 28, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 62.7 MBJoin our convo on the "what ifs" of life and how they play a part in our journey of trending up. What If Synopsis DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T70 - The Gospel according to Loki (part 2)
September 14, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 75.3 MBPart 2 of our conversation on the Disney+ Loki Series has many points of great conversation, join in as we discuss the series, its ideas and theology and more. Loki Series Synopsis Rich Villodas Loki Thread Heather Thompson Day Viral Jesus Kat Armas "Abuelita Theology" DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T69 - Loki Reaction (part 1)
August 31, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 67.1 MBThe Disney+ Loki Series has many points of great conversation, join in as we discuss the series, its ideas and theology and more. Loki Series Synopsis Rich Villodas Loki Thread Rich Villodas, The Deeply Formed Life John Peckham, Theodicy of Love DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T69 - The Gospel according to Loki (part 1)
August 31, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 67.1 MBThe Disney+ Loki Series has many points of great conversation, join in as we discuss the series, its ideas and theology and more. Loki Series Synopsis Rich Villodas Loki Thread Rich Villodas, The Deeply Formed Life John Peckham, Theodicy of Love DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T68 - Dalilah Negrete
August 17, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 58.4 MBWatch out for this up-and-coming lawyer from New York City as she shares her story and how she is trending up through law school and towards fighting for immigrants and their God-given rights. Dalilah IG DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T67 - Disagreement
August 04, 2021 02:00 - 47 minutes - 80.9 MBDo you like to disagree with others? It seems that we've done that quite a bit over the last year or so on various issues. How can we disagree the right way? Join the convo and let us know your thoughts! DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T66 - Get rest, get help
June 08, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 65.6 MBJoin in on our conversation of mental health; the importance of getting rest, seeking help and finding ways to better our mental health. Seculosity by David Zahl Betterhelp DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T65 - Wonder Woman
May 25, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 66.2 MBListen to our breakdown of the movie "Wonder Woman" and join our conversation on how we can engage with culture and creates bridges of contact with others. 4-min Wonder Woman Recap Streetlights Bible: Revelation 4 Revelation 5 DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T64 - Tony Ponterio Jr
May 11, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 80.1 MBTony walks us through his journey of coming to know and accept Jesus and the process and people it took to get him there. He also shares about his battle with addictions and how he was able to find power and healing in God. Tonys Facebook Tonys IG DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T63 - Break it down (Isaiah 66)
April 28, 2021 16:35 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBEdgar walks us through what his daily Bible reading looks like, reading from Isaiah 66. Check it out! Isaiah 66 The Chosen The Chosen Youtube The Bible Project DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T62 - Michelle De Leon
April 13, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MBGreat conversation with Michelle who is one of the OG's who has been with Trending Up from the beginning! She shares her experience with faith and the dangers of spiritual trauma. Michelle IG DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T61 - Ruben Magallan
March 30, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBGreat conversation with Sebastians childhood friend on life and faith and what that looks like in practice. Ruben IG DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T60 - Abuse in the church with Nicole Parker
March 16, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBPowerful conversation with Nicole Parker on the realities of abuse in the church, why it happens and what we can do about it. Nicoles Books: Nicole Parker Books Lead Anti-Racism Challenge:The LEAD Anti-racism challenge Anna Salters Book: "Predators: Pedophiles, Rapists, And Other Sex Offenders" To report in the SDA church: Bucket Brigade Against Abuse Lake Union Site: Project Safe Church DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T59 - Marcos Torres
March 02, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MBGreat conversation with Marcos on understanding the culture and context around us and how we can better connect and minister. The Story Church Project Podcast The Unknown God Podcast "The Road" Bible Study book Marcos Website DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T58 - Heather Thompson Day
February 16, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 63.5 MBCheck out our conversation with Heather who is a Communications teacher in Colorado and loves Jesus and sharing Him with those around her. You won't want to miss this episode with Heather! She drops dimes throughout the conversation, listen up and take it all in! Make sure to get her new book, "It's Not Your Turn: What to Do While You're Waiting for Your Breakthrough," available June 29, 2021 Heathers Twitter Heathers IG Heathers Facebook Heathers book Sponsor: The Love Potluck DM u...
T57 - Welcome to 2021
February 02, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBCheck out our first conversation of 2021; where we talk about the end of 2020 and how 2021 has already started off to the races. Sponsor: The Love Potluck DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T56 - Sebastian Castillo
December 22, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MBCheck out our last conversation of 2020 with Sebastian Castillo, where we talk about his journey, life lessons and the impact our lives have on others. Sebas IG Sponsor: The Love Potluck DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T55 - Shay Negrete
December 08, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBCheck out our exciting conversation with Shay on her upbringing, the lessons she's learned about life and the reality that God has led her every step of her journey! Shay IG Mauricio IG Recommends: Andrew Whitehead and Sam Perry: Taking America Back for God Joshua DuBois: The Presidents Devotional Podcast: Seminary Dropout Sponsor: The Love Potluck DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page Trending Up Facebook page Edgar IG Sebastian IG
T54 - Robert Colon
November 24, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 56.6 MBCheck out our conversation with Robert on his life journey and how God has led him to where he is today! Robert's Revive Ministry IG: https://www.instagram.com/reviveministriesfl/ DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/trendingup.podcast/ Trending Up Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TrendingUpPodcast/ Edgar: https://www.instagram.com/ealdeleon23/ Sebastian: https://www.instagram.com/sebs_lpz/
T54 - Valerie Sigamani
November 10, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 71.8 MBCheck out our conversation with Valerie on her upbringing and her current journey and struggle with the church and what her faith looks like today. DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/trendingup.podcast/ Trending Up Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TrendingUpPodcast/ Edgar: https://www.instagram.com/ealdeleon23/ Sebastian: https://www.instagram.com/sebs_lpz/
T53 - Los Angeles Lakers NBA Champions
October 27, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.9 MBWe react to the amazing news of the Lakers winning the 2019-2020 NBA Finals and what lessons we took from the year and their playoff run. DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/trendingup.podcast/ Trending Up Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TrendingUpPodcast/
T52 - Marland May
October 13, 2020 09:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBCheck out our conversation with Marland May as he speaks about his faith journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. Marlands book, "7 Days of Pain" Marlands instagram: May Triplets DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/trendingup.podcast/ Trending Up Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TrendingUpPodcast/
T51 - We're Back
September 29, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBWe're back and ready to take on Season 2! DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/trendingup.podcast/ Trending Up Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TrendingUpPodcast/
T50 - Give me a break
June 23, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBLife updates, PSA, and the office. All that and more! DM us through: Trending Up Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/trendingup.podcast/ Trending Up Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TrendingUpPodcast/
T49 - Race relations: current reality in America
June 09, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBJoin our conversation on what has been happening around the country, race-relations, church response, and other things ft. Garrison Hayes Book recommendations: "Where do we go from here" - Martin Luther King "How to be an Antiracist" - Ibram X Kendi "On Tyranny" - Timothy D. Snyder "The unapologetic guide to Black Mental Health" Rheeda Walker "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness" - Michelle Alexander "Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History...
T48 - Lets talk about: sex
May 26, 2020 16:57 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBContinuing our dialogue on relationships, sharing our thoughts on sex and its cultural and Biblical significance. Trending Up Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/trendingup.podcast/ Trending Up Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TrendingUpPodcast/
T47 - Facts vs Feelings
May 12, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MBFacts or feelings? How do you navigate between them and whats the proper place for both? That and more!!! Trending Up Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/trendingup.podcast/ Trending Up Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TrendingUpPodcast/
T46 - Boundaries
April 28, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBWhy are boundaries needed and what do they look like? That and more in this episode of Trending Up. Article referenced: https://roadtogrowthcounseling.com/importance-boundaries-relationships/ Trending Up Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/trendingup.podcast/ Trending Up Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TrendingUpPodcast/
T45 - Young & InLove w/ Brea & Syd
April 14, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 59.3 MBCandid conversations with Brea and Sydney about their relationship: how they met, how God plays a part in their relationship, and advice for others. Check out our joint youtube video about spiritual habits during the Covid-19 situation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vtcHgTRLUg Brea & Syd youtube page Brea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breadwyer/ Syd Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/spoeira_01/ Trending Up Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/trendingup.podcast/
T44 - COVID-19
March 31, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBHave you heard about the new coronavirus? It's really not been everywhere... so we're talking about it with Gabriel Morales. Three pastors, one topic - COVID-19 Trending Up Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/trendingup.podcast/
T43 - RESPECT
March 17, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 47 MBWhere's the respect in relationships? Join the dialogue on the reality of male and female dynamics and the lack of respect that is expressed and shown at times. Follow our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/trendingup.podcast/ Songs used: Aretha Franklin - Respect The Office Theme Song
T42 - Lonely
March 03, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBJoin our conversation on loneliness and the reality of many being a part of the most connected generation and yet still wrestling with loneliness. Follow our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/trendingup.podcast/ Articles referenced: https://today.yougov.com/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2019/07/30/loneliness-friendship-new-friends-poll-survey https://www.barna.com/research/global-connection-isolation/ Book referenced: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark Comer ...
T41 - Are you single?
February 18, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 51.2 MBIs it better to be single or in a relationship? Why does singleness get such a bad rap? Join our discussion on being single and the unspoken sentiment that singleness is lower than being in a relationship and/or married. Follow our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/trendingup.podcast/ Article referenced in talking points: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/four-things-god-says-singles/ Audio: Single Ladies - Beyonce Lonely - Akon Never Enough - The Greatest Showman So...
T40 - KOBE-ing with grief
February 04, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 67.7 MBOn Sunday, Jan 26, 2020, Kobe Bryant and 8 others died in a fatal helicopter crash. Edgar and Sebastian work through Kobe's passing and what it means for them and what Kobe meant to the world. Bible text: Ecclesiastes 2:21-26 Audio from these videos: https://twitter.com/espn/status/1221804834380296193?s=21 https://www.instagram.com/p/B7y_mxKF0El/?igshid=1jnhervlygazy Follow our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/trendingup.podcast/
T39 - Dating
January 21, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBWe begin our relationship series with our first conversation on dating. Should we date just to date? What's courting? Who's Joshua Harris? All that in more!! Follow our new instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/trendingup.podcast/ Referenced in podcast: Joshua Harris: "I kissed dating goodbye" Joshua Harris news article
T38 - New Year Thoughts
January 07, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 51.2 MBNew Year, New Me -- what's in store for 2020? Are you ready? Check out our new years resolutions and challenges for 2020! Follow our new instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/trendingup.podcast/
T37 - Christmas time
December 24, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBChristmas time is here!! What is it all about? What did Edgar and Sebastian grow up doing during Christmas? All that and more! Follow our new instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/trendingup.podcast/ End Music: "We wish you a merry Christmas" - E's Jammy Jams
T36 - Gratitude
December 10, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBAre you grateful this holiday season? Join us as we talk about the importance of gratitude and how it affects our minds and lives. Articles: How Gratitude changes you and your brain Neuroscience of Gratitude Follow our new instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/trendingup.podcast/
Quick Announcement - PSA
December 03, 2019 10:00 - 2 minutes - 3.68 MBWe have some news! We are now moving to a bi-monthly podcast release schedule. Thank you for journeying with us thus far! We are excited to see what the future brings. Check us out 2 times a month! Keep sharing our content and living it out! Follow our new instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/trendingup.podcast/
T35 - Trauma and Empathy with Anniella May
November 26, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBCheck out our conversation with Anniella May, as we talk about reality of trauma and the importance empathy. Follow our new instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/trendingup.podcast/ Check out our episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BoS9UT1YCF4