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  • Unfiltered Faith Ep. 17: Unfiltered Faith Live Edition: Let's Talk Relationships
    Jul 20 2025

    Single? Engaged? Just married? Been married for years? This episode is for you. We're sitting down with real people in all different stages of relationships from the "figuring it out" to the "been through it" to get the raw, unfiltered truth about love, faith, commitment, and everything in between. No sugarcoating. Just honest conversations, lessons learned, and wisdom shared.

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    1 h et 2 min
  • Unfiltered Faith Ep. 16: Holy Girl Summer
    Jun 29 2025

    Welcome to Holy Girl Summer, a real, honest convo about what it means to be a woman of faith in today’s world. We talk about everything from Proverbs 31 and biblical femininity to modesty, social media, double standards, and the pressure to have it all figured out. Whether you’re in high school, college, or just trying to stay grounded, this episode is full of laughs, advice, and reminders that your worth comes from God, not a relationship, job, or Instagram feed.

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    46 min
  • Unfiltered Faith Ep. 15: Diaspora Dilemma: Faith vs Feelings Part 2
    Jun 15 2025

    In this episode of Unfiltered Faith, Ananiya, Samuel, Mihret, and Robel sit down for a real conversation about what it means to hold on to our Orthodox faith while living in the diaspora. They talk about things we don’t always say out loud, like how to know who to actually listen to for spiritual advice, whether it’s okay to watch sermons from other churches, and why Orthodox worship looks so different from what most people are used to. It’s honest, relatable, and full of moments where you’ll probably find yourself saying, “Yeah, I’ve wondered that too.”

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    56 min
  • Unfiltered Faith Ep. 14: Diaspora Dilemma: Faith vs Feelings Part 1
    Jun 1 2025

    In this episode of Unfiltered Faith, Ananiya, Samuel, Mihret, and Robel sit down for a real conversation about what it means to hold on to our Orthodox faith while living in the diaspora. They talk about things we don’t always say out loud, like how to know who to actually listen to for spiritual advice, whether it’s okay to watch sermons from other churches, and why Orthodox worship looks so different from what most people are used to. It’s honest, relatable, and full of moments where you’ll probably find yourself saying, “Yeah, I’ve wondered that too.” This is Part 1. Part 2 drops June 15. Don’t miss it.

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    38 min
  • Unfiltered Faith Ep. 13: We Fasted the Great Lent, Now What?
    May 18 2025

    In this episode of Unfiltered Faith, Ananiya and Abreham sit down to reflect on the journey of Great Lent 2025, what worked, what didn’t, and what’s worth carrying forward. They talk about the tension between celebration and staying spiritually grounded, the habits they built (and struggled to keep), Holy Week takeaways, and what to do when the fast feels like it changed nothing. Honest, reflective, and a little unfiltered, this one’s for anyone coming out of the fast, trying to make sense of it all.

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    31 min
  • Unfiltered Faith Ep. 12: A Letter to My Parents
    May 4 2025

    In this episode of Unfiltered Faith, host Beza sits down with friends Jerry, Kidist, and Yonathan for a raw and heartfelt conversation titled “A Letter To My Parents.” Inspired by Ephesians 6, they reflect on their spiritual journeys growing up in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and how their relationships with their parents shaped their faith. From culture clashes and identity struggles to feeling pressure around church roles, education, and marriage, they open up about what it’s like navigating modern life while holding on to ancient traditions. This episode dives deep into what young people wish their parents understood about their spiritual lives, mental health, and the importance of feeling heard not just instructed.

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    59 min
  • Unfiltered Faith Ep. 11: My First Time: Partaking of Holy Communion
    Apr 20 2025

    In this episode of Unfiltered Faith, people share what it was like the first time they partook in Holy Communion. Some didn’t know what to expect; others had been waiting for this moment for years. They talk about the build-up and emotions and how everything felt different after receiving the Body and Blood of Christ. It’s more than a tradition it’s a personal encounter with God, and for many, it marked a turning point in their faith.

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    59 min
  • Unfiltered Faith Ep. 10: My First Time: Going to Confession
    Apr 6 2025

    This episode of Unfiltered Faith dives into real, unfiltered stories of people sharing what it was like the very first time they went to confession. From the hesitation and self-doubt to the unexpected peace that followed, each voice reflects on the build-up, the emotions, and the breakthrough. Some wrote things down, some just showed up. Some delayed it for months, others jumped in without overthinking. What pushed them? What changed after? These stories reveal the quiet courage it takes to open up and the grace that meets us when we do.

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    37 min