From Fish Poisoning to Forgiveness: A Conversation on Sickness and Sin_Episode 17

In this podcast episode, John and Steph engage in a candid discussion about their personal experiences with sex and marriage. Steph opens up about the pressures of occasion sex and the difficulties couples may face in satisfying each other's desires. They explore the societal expectations and marital challenges, particularly post-childbirth, sharing how they navigated a period of diminished intimacy. The conversation also addresses the cultural and religious influences on attitudes towards sex within marriage, underscoring the significance of communication and understanding between partners. The episode offers an honest look at the complexities of sexual relationships in the context of marriage.

In this podcast episode, Jon and Steph discuss a range of personal and community issues. They talk about an ex-employee's family challenges due to relocation, the cultural implications of baby naming, and the quirks of neighborhood relations involving a barking dog. This is a personal and funny one as they talk family, culture and community. Thanks for joining!

Steph and Jon discuss the challenges of setting up a business and the importance of community support. They emphasize mental health awareness and the need for open communication. The episode also covers their plans for a media company and agricultural exports, specifically black turmeric. They conclude by talking about the importance of adaptability and resourcefulness in business.

Jon and Steph discuss their experiences with natural disasters, the resilience of businesses in Fiji, and gun ownership in America. They also touch on societal issues such as extreme feminism and high suicide rates. The conversation then shifts to the future of global leadership, with a focus on the rise of Islamic countries. They also discuss their personal lives, including their beauty routines and their experiences running a coffee shop. Towards the end, they reveal plans for their new company, Waka Media.

In this podcast episode, John and Stephanie discuss their different approaches to work and household chores. Stephanie shares her challenges with dyslexia and balancing work, motherhood, and household responsibilities. They also reminisce about their childhood experiences and discuss their experiences with friends and their children. They talk about their recent argument, the pressure to launch a new website and merchandise, and their plans to expand their content creation. They also discuss their different working styles, John's perfectionism, and the need for a separate workspace. The episode ends with a humorous discussion about John's need for empty counter space and a joke about the podcast being sponsored by coffee.

Jon & Steph discuss their experience with Leadership Fiji and their role in helping and their year over year growth of the event. The conversation also touches on their communication style during public speaking events and childhood games. They then shift to discussing their podcast and the engagement they receive from listeners. They talk about the possibilities for entrepreneurship in Fiji and the importance of helping others. The conversation also covers their recent activities, challenges faced when moving to a new place, and the need for balance between ambition and anxiety. They end by mentioning their partnership with Digicel and their plans for content creation.

In this podcast episode, Steph and Jon discuss their friend's unusual habit of taking bleach showers, their own business ventures and recent successes, their experiences with rugby and rugby culture, and their personal lives. They touch on cultural norms in Fiji, the challenges of living there, and their aspirations for the future. 

In this podcast episode, Jon & Steph discuss various topics including the possibility of having more children, the perception of age and middle age, experiences with pregnancy, and a discussion about sex education and body shaming in church. They reflect on their decision to have two children and share their struggles with pregnancy. The conversation then shifts to the importance of teaching individuals to value and honor their bodies in church, rather than shaming them. They also recount awkward experiences at a party where they discovered the hosts were swingers. The episode ends with a lighthearted discussion about their cooking skills.

Have you ever thought about the most effective way to discipline your children? In this podcast, Jon and Steph share their experiences with physical discipline and the importance of following through with consequences. They discuss the cultural conversation around physical discipline and its potential disappearance, and how discipline, in any form, needs to be done out of love. They also touch on the importance of personal growth and development in the workplace, as well as the impact of social media on loneliness. Overall, Jon and Steph emphasize the importance of showing love and care for others, even if it may not always be easy or convenient.

In this podcast episode Jon and Steph reflect on the importance of living above reproach, finding meaning in life, coping with loss, and their faith. The episode includes a Q&A segment and a game called "We're Not Really Strangers." Thanks for joining!!