Tamang Usapan (usapang may tama)

"What is love?... I wanna know," yan ang sikat na kanta ng TWICE (best girls, I tell you!). Pero, ano nga ba talaga ang love? Madaling sabihin, mahirap unawain. Minsan nga iba-iba pa pagkaunawa natin eh. Kaya in this episode sasamahan tayo ng mga philosophers like Plato, Arthur Schopenhauer, the lovers Peter Abelard and Hëloise, and CS Lewis to reflect on the nature of love. Totoo bang may "soulmates"? Baka naman fraud lang ang love? Hanggang saan ang dapat mong isacrifice for love? What are the types of love? Tama na basa, makinig na. Go!—And, if this episode spoke to your heart—or hit you in the “tama”—share it with a friend, post about it using the hashtag #tuumt, and tag us on socials.Follow us on:Facebook, Threads, & Instagram: @tamangusapanpodcastEmail your story or question: tamangusapanpodcast@gmail.com—

Sabi ni Albert Camus, ang suicide daw ang foremost philosophical question. In this episode, this sad but true experience of many ang ating topic, pero ang discussion natin ay through the lens of philosophy. From Camus who said that life is absurd, but we should imagine Sisyphus happy; Marcel's hope in the meaning of life because God is the writer of our story; to Cioran's go think about suicide, pero bukas na. This is not a psychological evaluation of the phenomenon of suicide nor a spiritual advise, but a discussion through the lens of this three philosophers para sagutin ang age-old na tanong: "May sense ba talaga ang buhay? Bakit kailangan ko pang ituloy ito? Para saan ang pagkabuhay ko?"—Here you can view the clip from Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator"—And, if this episode spoke to your heart—or hit you in the “tama”—share it with a friend, post about it using the hashtag #tuumt, and tag us on socials.Follow us on:Facebook, Threads, & Instagram: @tamangusapanpodcastEmail your story or question: tamangusapanpodcast@gmail.com—

We continue our discussion on the moral problem: is it always bad to lie? Sa last episode we heard Kant, Socrates, and Aquinas. In this epsiode mas jumpacked naman, we will hear from: Elizabeth Anscombe, Joseph Fletcher, JS Mill, Jeremy Bentham, Confucius, Lao Tzu, Buddha, Padre Roque Ferriols, etc. Kaya tena at mag-usapang kasinungalingan na tayo!So, ikaw, lagi bang masama magsinungaling? Why?—And, if this episode spoke to your heart—or hit you in the “tama”—share it with a friend, post about it using the hashtag #tuumt, and tag us on socials.Follow us on:Facebook, Threads, & Instagram: @tamangusapanpodcastEmail your story or question: tamangusapanpodcast@gmail.com—

In this episode, tinalakay nina Russel at Lennon ang pilosopiya ng pagsisinungaling: lagi bang masama ang pagsisinungaling? Dito sa Part I ng Usapang Kasinungalingan, susuriin natin ang mga pananaw ng iba't ibang pilosopo tulad nina Immanuel Kant, Saint Thomas Aquinas, at Socrates. We see na ang kasinungalingan ay may iba't ibang anyo at hindi lahat ng kasinungalingan ay pantay-pantay sa kanilang moral value. Ang katotohanan at ang mga epekto ng pagsisinungaling sa kaluluwa at sa lipunan ay ang sentro ng Usapan natin in this episode.—Takeaways- Lying is not just saying something false, but with intent to deceive.- Kant believes that lying is always wrong, regardless of the situation.- Aquinas classifies lies into different categories based on their intent and impact.- Socrates emphasizes that lying corrupts the soul and detaches a person from reality.- The end does not justify the means in moral philosophy.- Truth without love can lead to cruelty.- Moral integrity is about controlling one's own actions, not the consequences.- Not all lies are equal; some may be more harmful than others.- Philosophical discussions on lying can help us reflect on our daily choices.- Understanding the implications of lying is crucial in today's society.—And, if this episode spoke to your heart—or hit you in the “tama”—share it with a friend, post about it using the hashtag #tuumt, and tag us on socials.Follow us on:Facebook, Threads, & Instagram: @tamangusapanpodcastEmail your story or question: tamangusapanpodcast@gmail.com—

In this episode, Lennon and Russel is joined by our fan favorite guest, Doc Luke Brofar, kaya naman they engage in a deep discussion about empathy and morality, exploring various moral dilemmas and ethical theories. They delve into the complexities of moral decision-making, the role of empathy in understanding others, and the impact of cultural and personal values on ethical choices. The conversation also touches on the importance of balancing personal and societal ethics, and how empathy can guide moral actions.—Doc Luke mentions a documentary in this episode that you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRy42T-alY4 —And, if this episode spoke to your heart—or hit you in the “tama”—share it with a friend, post about it using the hashtag #tuumt, and tag us on socials.Follow us on:Facebook, Threads, & Instagram: @tamangusapanpodcastEmail your story or question: tamangusapanpodcast@gmail.com

Sa episode natin this time, Lennon and Russel discuss the current AI situation: ang laganap na "AI slop" or sloppification ng internet na nagpapababa ng quality ng content online. This lead some to believe in what is now called the "Dead Internet Theory" or the "Enshittification" of the internet. Problema pa dyaan ay ang epekto ng AI sa education, critical thinking, art, religion, medicine, etc... everything that makes us human. How should we use AI then? Matatakasan ba natin ang AI? Inherent ba ang evil niya o baka naman isa lang siyang tool that can be used either for the good or for evil? Tara, usapang AI tayo!—And, if this episode spoke to your heart—or hit you in the “tama”—share it with a friend, post about it using the hashtag #tuumt, and tag us on socials.Follow us on:Facebook, Threads, & Instagram: @tamangusapanpodcastEmail your story or question: tamangusapanpodcast@gmail.com

In this grand finale of our Vatican II mini-series, Lennon and Russel take us beyond the aula of St. Peter’s Basilica into the tumultuous decades that followed the Council.From the birth of new missionary zeal to the heartbreak of schism, this episode traces the Church’s struggle to live the Council’s vision in a world still learning what “renewal” really means.We revisit the Consilium and the liturgical reforms, the 1985 Extraordinary Synod, the postconciliar popes—before diving into the deep theological debates about rupture vs. continuity that still shape the Church today.This episode asks: What did Vatican II really change? And what has remained unshaken?---And, if this episode spoke to your heart—or hit you in the “tama”—share it with a friend, post about it using the hashtag #tuumt, and tag us on socials.Follow us on:Facebook, Threads, & Instagram: @tamangusapanpodcastEmail your story or question: tamangusapanpodcast@gmail.com---

In this episode of Tamang Usapan – usapang may tama, Lennon and Russel explore the final constitution of Vatican II: Gaudium et Spes. From its dramatic origins in the rejected Schema 13, to its bold proclamation that “the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of the people of this age are the joys and hopes of the followers of Christ” (§1), we unpack how the Church sees herself in dialogue with the modern world.We dive into themes of human dignity, conscience, solidarity, subsidiarity, culture, marriage and family, politics, economics, and peace—drawing on the contributions of Rahner, de Lubac, Congar, and others. We also examine the postconciliar controversies, including Liberation Theology and the corrective role of John Paul II and Joseph Ratzinger.Is Gaudium et Spes still relevant today in a world of climate change, war, and inequality? Join the conversation and find out.Key Topics CoveredThe rejection of Schema 13 and how it shaped Gaudium et SpesHistorical context: Cold War, communism, capitalism, nuclear threatKey personalities: Suenens, Ottaviani, Rahner, de Lubac, CongarCatholic Social Teaching: solidarity and subsidiarityHuman dignity and conscience (§12, §16)Culture and human progress (§53)Marriage and family as covenant (§48)Peace and the condemnation of nuclear war (§80)The postconciliar excesses of Liberation TheologyJohn Paul II and Ratzinger’s corrections (Dominus Iesus)Relevance of GS todayRecommended ReadingsVatican II, Gaudium et Spes (Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World), 1965 → Vatican.va textHenri de Lubac, Catholicism: Christ and the Common Destiny of ManYves Congar, True and False Reform in the ChurchKarl Rahner, Foundations of Christian FaithJohn Paul II, Centesimus Annus (1991) – on solidarity and subsidiarityCongregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Dominus Iesus (2000)—And, if this episode spoke to your heart—or hit you in the “tama”—share it with a friend, post about it using the hashtag #tuumt, and tag us on socials.Follow us on:Facebook & Instagram: @tamangusapanpodcastEmail your story or question: tamangusapanpodcast@gmail.com---#gaudiumetspes #vaticanII

Sa episode na ito ng ating Vatican II miniseries, sasamahan tayo ni Fra. Robert Francis Mª Ducado, OSM to dive deep into one of the most important documents of the Council: Lumen Gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church.Kung noong Sacrosanctum Concilium ay tungkol sa liturgy at sa Dei Verbum ay sa Divine Revelation, dito naman makikita natin kung paano inilarawan ng Vatican II ang mismong identity ng Simbahan. From the heated debates in the aula of St. Peter’s Basilica—Cardinal Ottaviani thundering about authority, Cardinal Suenens calling for a vision of the People of God, Bishop De Smedt pleading for humility—to the dramatic vote on whether Mary should have her own schema, Lumen Gentium was born in fire.Recommended ReadingsVatican II, Lumen Gentium (Dogmatic Constitution on the Church) – Full text at Vatican websiteKarl Rahner, The Church and the SacramentsYves Congar, True and False Reform in the ChurchJoseph Ratzinger, Theological Highlights of Vatican IIJohn Paul II, Redemptoris Missio (esp. §§9–12)Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Dominus Iesus (2000)And, if this episode spoke to your heart—or hit you in the “tama”—share it with a friend, post about it using the hashtag #tuumt, and tag us on socials.Follow us on:Facebook & Instagram: @tamangusapanpodcastEmail your story or question: tamangusapanpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Lennon and Russel explore Dei Verbum—the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation of Vatican II. We dive into the dramatic debates behind the document, the rejection of the first draft (De Fontibus Revelationis), and how John XXIII’s intervention reshaped the Council’s approach to Scripture and Tradition.We then break down the Constitution chapter by chapter—revelation itself, the transmission of the Word, inspiration and inerrancy, the Old and New Testaments, and Scripture in the life of the Church. Finally, we look at its reception: the dangers of extreme approaches (historical-critical reductionism vs. fundamentalism), and the renewal offered by Pope Benedict XVI’s Verbum Domini.Recommended ReadingsDei Verbum (Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation), Vatican II (1965).John W. O’Malley, What Happened at Vatican II (2008).Joseph Ratzinger (Benedict XVI), Verbum Domini (2010).Raymond E. Brown, Introduction to the New Testament.Scott Hahn, A Father Who Keeps His Promises.Fr. Lennon mentions an article he wrote as response to Cardinal Cupich's essay on Tradition vs. Traditionalism, you can read it here.Recommended Videos to watch after this episode:Bishop Barron – 60th Anniversary of Dei Verbum (Word on Fire)Bishop Dolan – Introduction to Dei VerbumFr. Mitch Pacwa SJ – Threshold of Hope: Dei VerbumTheologians in Conversation: Henri Gagey & Tom O’Loughlin on Vatican IIJohn W. O’Malley SJ – What Happened at Vatican IIMgr Yvan Mathieu – Vatican II: Dei VerbumTakeawayDei Verbum reminds us that the Bible is not just a book, but God’s living Word transmitted in Scripture and Tradition. For Catholics, to read the Bible is to encounter Christ Himself. As Pope Benedict XVI said, if we rediscover lectio divina, the Church will experience a new springtime of faith.And, if this episode spoke to your heart—or hit you in the “tama”—share it with a friend, post about it using the hashtag #tuumt, and tag us on socials.Follow us on:Facebook & Instagram: @tamangusapanpodcastEmail your story or question: tamangusapanpodcast@gmail.com

Lennon and Russel are joined by Doc Luke and together they dive into the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium — ang unang dokumentong na-approve ng Vatican II.We trace the story from the Liturgical Movement bago pa ang Council, the debates inside the aula, at bakit napakahalaga ng liturgy sa pananampalatayang Katoliko. Step by step, dadaanan natin ang bawat chapter ng dokumento: mula sa theology ng liturgy, paggamit ng Latin at vernacular, actuosa participatio (full and active participation), hanggang sa Gregorian chant, sacred art, at inculturation.Pero hindi lang puro idealism — kasama rin ang mga controversies: Archbishop Lefebvre’s later opposition, ang liturgical abuses of the 70s and 80s, at ang mga misteryosong alegasyon laban kay Archbishop Bugnini tungkol sa Freemasonry… at ang pananahimik ng Vatican tungkol dito.Finally, we reflect on why SC still matters today: sa gitna ng debates tungkol sa liturgy, paano natin mababalanse ang “hermeneutic of continuity” ni Benedict XVI at ang mga pangangailangan ng modernong simbahan?---Recommended readings:Paul VI, Sacrosanctum ConciliumPius XII, Mediator Dei (1947)Joseph Ratzinger, The Spirit of the LiturgyAidan Nichols, Conciliar Octet: A Concise Commentary on the Eight Key Texts of the Second Vatican Council---And, if this episode spoke to your heart—or hit you in the “tama”—share it with a friend, post about it using the hashtag #tuumt, and tag us on socials.Follow us on:Facebook & Instagram: @tamangusapanpodcastEmail your story or question: tamangusapanpodcast@gmail.com---

“Bakit ba big deal ang Vatican II?” Yan ang tanong na sasagutin natin sa unang episode ng ating mini-series tungkol sa Second Vatican Council.Sa episode na ito, sina Lennon at Russel ay magdadala sa atin sa isang kwento ng sorpresa, debate, at pagbabago:📅 Paano nga ba nagsimula ang ideya ni Pope John XXIII noong 1959?🏛️ Ano ang nangyari sa apat na sesyon ng Konsilyo (1962–1965)?⚖️ Sino ang mga pangunahing personalidad: mula kina Cardinal Ottaviani at ang Coetus Internationalis Patrum, hanggang kina Karl Rahner, Yves Congar, Henri de Lubac, Joseph Ratzinger, Cardinal Suenens, at Dom Hélder Câmara?🤔 Ano ang mga behind-the-scenes moments—mga pulong sa hotels, tensyon sa aula, at kung paanong ang media ay naging “ikalimang sesyon” ng Konsilyo?🙌 At paano tinanggap ng ordinaryong Katoliko ang mga pagbabago, tulad ng paggamit ng vernacular sa Misa?Makikita natin na ang Vatican II ay hindi lang boring na meeting ng mga obispo—ito’y isang drama ng Espiritu Santo, puno ng tensyon, panalangin, at pananabik para sa kinabukasan ng Simbahan.___Recommended readings:- Giuseppe Alberigo (ed.), History of Vatican II (5 vols.)- Giuseppe Alberigo, A brief history of Vatican II- Blake Britton, Reclaiming Vatican II- James Kroeger, A Vatican II Journey: Fifty milestones- John W. O’Malley, What Happened at Vatican II- Xavier Rynne, Letters from Vatican City- Matthew Levering (ed.), The Word on Fire Vatican II Collection: Constitutions - for the texts___Music and sound effectsSound effects are from Mixkit.com, while a bit of Handel's Juravit Dominus was played in this episode.___Sound clipsClips from different sources were also used to enhance the story-telling, you can visit them and view them in the links provided (if there are any): - Caeremoniale Romanum. Pope John XXIII declares the convocation of Ecumenical Council [1962] YouTube.- Ibid. Vaticanum Secundum (Opening of the Second Vatican Council) - I. YouTube.⁠- Ibid. Solemn Procession to begin the Second Vatican Council descends from the Scala Regia at the Vatican. YouTube.- Ibid. PROFESSIO FIDEI of Pope John XXIII during the opening ceremony of the Second Vatican Council [HD]. YouTube.- Ibid. Pope Paul VI closing Ecumenical Council in Vatican - 1965 [DiFilm]. YouTube.- Catholicism Archive. Pope John XXIII meets with prelates to make plans for Vatican II (1962, HD) YouTube.- SanctusMatrisTemplum. Pope John XXIII Dies. YouTube.- British Movietone. Pope Paul VI Coronation - 1963 | Today In History | 30 June 18. YouTube.- VivaCristo1000. Pope Benedict XVI speaks about Vatican II. YouTube.A clip from the movie Novitiate (Maggie Betts, 2017) - Please be advised that this was taken from a movie. The II Vatican Council never said that nuns are now free to not wear the habit, nor that religious consecration is no longer special. But what is stated here in this clip encapsulates the general idea of the wider public of what the Council “supposedly” teaches as compared to what it really does.The Lost Papal Archives. Closing ceremony of the Second Vatican Council [1965] [HD]. YouTube.___And, if this episode spoke to your heart—or hit you in the “tama”—share it with a friend, post about it using the hashtag #tuumt, and tag us on socials.Follow us on:Facebook & Instagram: @tamangusapanpodcastEmail your story or question: tamangusapanpodcast@gmail.com___

Sa episode na ito, sina Lennon at Russel ay sumisid sa ideya ng Burnout Society mula kay Byung-Chul Han. Bakit nga ba kahit mas “free” at mas maraming opportunities ngayon, mas marami rin ang pagod, anxious, at depressed? Paano nakatali dito ang myth of rags-to-riches na laging sinasabi: “Kung magsipag ka lang, aangat ka rin”? Pinag-usapan din natin ang Filipino context—paano ito lumalabas sa hustle culture, toxic positivity, at pangarap na maging susunod na Henry Sy.___Key TakeawaysByung-Chul Han: “We live in a society of achievement… The achievement society generates depressives and losers.”Sa achievement society, hindi na tayo pinipilit ng amo—tayo na mismo ang nagpupumilit sa sarili.Ang burnout ay hindi lang dahil kulang tayo, kundi dahil sobra ang “Yes, I can!” mindset.Ang mito ng rags-to-riches ay nagiging ideolohiyang nagtutulak sa self-exploitation at nagtatago ng systemic inequality.Sa Pilipinas, makikita ito sa hustle culture, multiple sidelines, at toxic positivity.Kailangang bumalik sa contemplation at community solidarity—hindi lang productivity ang sukatan ng buhay.___Recommended ReadingsPrimary Works by Byung-Chul Han:The Burnout Society (2010, English trans. 2015) – Core text for understanding self-exploitation, positivity, and burnout.Psychopolitics: Neoliberalism and New Power (2017) – Explores how freedom and self-control are turned into new forms of domination.The Transparency Society (2012) – On overexposure, digital surveillance, and the culture of constant visibility.Complementary reading:David Graeber, Bullshit Jobs (2018) – On meaningless labor and its psychological toll.Jonathan Crary, 24/7: Late Capitalism and the Ends of Sleep (2013) – On capitalism’s colonization of time and rest.Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of the Oppressed (1970) – For thinking about systemic oppression vs. individual blame.___For our listeners:Kung naramdaman mo na napapagod ka kahit wala namang “malinaw na kalaban,” hindi ka nag-iisa. Han reminds us: hindi lahat ng laban ay personal, minsan sistema mismo ang nagpapagod sa atin.Kung gusto mong mag-dive deeper, check the reading list above. At huwag kalimutan: pahinga is also resistance.___And, if this episode spoke to your heart—or hit you in the “tama”—share it with a friend, post about it using the hashtag #tuumt, and tag us on socials.Follow us on:Facebook & Instagram: @tamangusapanpodcastEmail your story or question: tamangusapanpodcast@gmail.com___

Buwan ng wika ang Agosto, kaya naman heto na ang aming "token" episode para sa pagdiriwang na ito, parang mga paganap sa mga paaralan na tuwing Agosto lang nagiging mahalaga ang Filipino. Sa episode na ito, tatalakayin nina Lennon at Russel ang wikang Tagalog sa liturhiya at ang mga hamong kinakaharap nito tulad ng pagpili ng mga kaparian at mga layko sa inglés, ang hamon ng pagsasalin mula sa latín, at iba pa.___Recommended reading:Russel Padilla. "Bahay at Buhay: Pagtanaw sa Diwa ng Pilipinong Relihiyoso" (26 August 2024)___At kung nagustuhan mo ang episode na ito, i-share mo naman sa iyong kaibigan at kung may komentaryo o reaksyon ka, mangyaring gamitin ang hashtag na  #tuumt, at itag mo na rin kami sa Social Media.Follow us on:Facebook & Instagram: @tamangusapanpodcastEmail your story or question: tamangusapanpodcast@gmail.com___

In this episode, Lennon and Russel explore the life and thought of Jürgen Habermas, one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century. We unpack his famous concept of the Ideal Speech Situation (ISS), where truth, fairness, sincerity, and equality guide conversation—so that the best argument wins, not the loudest or most powerful.We discuss:Habermas’ biography and why communication mattered so much to him.The Ideal Speech Situation and its four conditions.Practical examples: family arguments, barangay meetings, and online debates.The public sphere: how democracy depends on inclusive dialogue—and how social media distorts it.Critiques from feminist, rhetorical, and development perspectives.The role of ISS in today’s world—from barangay halls to Facebook feeds to AI ethics.The big takeaway? Democracy lives or dies on how we talk to each other.---Recommended ReadingsPrimary Works by HabermasHabermas, J. The Theory of Communicative Action (1981) Habermas, J. The Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere (1962) Habermas, J. Between Facts and Norms (1992)Secondary Sources mentioned in this episode:Eric Gilder (1987). Towards a Critical Paradigm for Change: Habermas' "The Ideal Speech Situation" as Meta-model in Development Communication. François Cooren (2000). "Toward another ideal speech situation: A critique of habermas’ reinterpretation of speech act theory" in Quarterly Journal of Speech 86: 3, 295-317 .Karey Harrison (1992). "Gender & normative biases in Habermas’s Ideal Speech situation" Nancy Fraser (1990). Rethinking the Public Sphere.Iris Marion Young (2002) . Inclusion and Democracy.Kenneth Myers (2024). "The Ideal Speech Situation as a Tool for AI Ethical Reflection: A Framework for Alignment" in LessWrong.comMultimedia:To understand Jürgen Habermas and the Public Sphere, we strongly recommend this episode of Philosopize This! podcast: listen here.---Discussion Questions for ListenersWhere in your life do you see conversations distorted by power—at home, work, or online?If you had to redesign Facebook or TikTok with Habermas in mind, what changes would you make?Can AI really be trained to communicate sincerely and fairly—or is that just another ideal?✨ Share this episode with a friend and start your own “ideal speech situation.” Democracy grows when we talk better together.---And, if this episode spoke to your heart—or hit you in the “tama”—share it with a friend, post about it using the hashtag #tuumt, and tag us on socials.Follow us on:Facebook & Instagram: @tamangusapanpodcastEmail your story or question: tamangusapanpodcast@gmail.com

May nagbabalik! One of our favorite guests and professors, Doc Joyce Fungo joins us in this episode to discuss a very important yet sometimes misunderstood topic: Gender and Society.Ano nga ba ang gender? And why is it important to be discussed in public, especially in the classroom setting. Doc Joyce enlightens us on this topic through the lens of philosophy and the academe. While, Russel, who is also teaching university students this subject, enlightens us through the lens of legislation and Lennon, as a Catholic priest, sheds a bit of light on what the Church says on women's dignity and gender studies.Ikaw, what do you think about gender and society? Tell us on the comments!---Recommended readings:John Paul II. Mulieris dignitatem. On the Dignity and Vocation of Women on the Occasion of the Marian Year. (15 August 1988). https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1988/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_19880815_mulieris-dignitatem.htmlCongregation for Catholic Education. "Male and Female He Created Them". Towards a Path of Dialogue on the Question of Gender Theory in Education. 2019. https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/ccatheduc/documents/rc_con_ccatheduc_doc_20190202_maschio-e-femmina_en.pdfUnited States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Love means more. https://lovemeansmore.org/R.A. 9262. An Act Defining Violence Against Women and their Children, Providing for Protective Measures for Victims, Prescribing Penalties Therefore, and for Other Purposes. (8 March 2004). https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2004/ra_9262_2004.htmlChed Memorandum Nº 1 Series of 2015. https://unifast.gov.ph/assets/pdf/gad/CMO-No.-1.-Series-of-2015.pdfDoc Joyce's recommendations:Sarah Ahmed. The Feminist Killjoy Handbook. Penguin, 2004.Bell Hooks. Feminism is for Everybody. Pluto Press, 2000.Women Doing Philosphy in the Philippines Newsletter. https://beyondtheghetto.substack.com---If this episode spoke to your heart—or hit you in the “tama”—share it with a friend, post about it using the hashtag #tuumt, and tag us on socials.Follow us on:Facebook & Instagram: @tamangusapanpodcastEmail your story or question: tamangusapanpodcast@gmail.com---

In this episode, Lennon and Russel explore a question that hits deep in the Filipino psyche: “Mabait ka ba o mabuti?”They dive into the cultural bias toward being “nice” and conflict-averse, and challenge listeners to think more deeply about moral courage, virtue ethics, and true goodness. What happens when being polite becomes complicity? Is it enough to keep peace, or are we called to stand for what is right even when it’s uncomfortable? Drawing from philosophical insights, Church teachings, and real-life examples, this episode calls us from shallow niceness to deep goodness.---Recommended Readings:Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections on virtues (CCC 1803–1845). https://www.vatican.va/content/catechism/en/part_three/section_one/chapter_one/article_7.htmlJosef Pieper, The Four Cardinal VirtuesAristotle’s Nicomachean EthicsPope Benedict XVI, Jesus of Nazareth (for virtue in Jesus’ life)Filipino philosopher Emerita Quito on ethics and culture"Enduring Vision and Values", National Security Policy of the Philippines 2023-2028. https://www.surrey.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-09/2023_Philippines.pdf---If this episode spoke to your heart—or hit you in the “tama”—share it with a friend, post about it using the hashtag #tuumt, and tag us on socials.Follow us on:Facebook & Instagram: @tamangusapanpodcastEmail us your story or question: tamangusapanpodcast@gmail.com---

Nagmahal. Nasaktan. Nawala bigla.In this episode of your favorite background noise, Lennon and Russel dive into the painful but common experience of ghosting—when someone suddenly cuts off communication without explanation. Whether romantic, friendly, or even within Church communities, ghosting leaves people confused and hurting.With humor, honesty, and spiritual insight, the duo explores:Why people ghost (and why it hurts so much)Biblical and theological reflections on abandonment and silenceWhat to do if you were the one who ghostedSteps toward healing and closureThe hope that God never ghosts us, even when people doThis is an episode for the left-on-read, the “seen-zoned,” the emotionally confused—and for anyone searching for clarity and closure in a world of sudden silences.And, our fan favorite guest host, Doc Luke Brofar, makes his cameo "voice appearance" towards the end, kaya don't miss it!---Key Topics:The anatomy of ghosting in digital cultureFriendship, dating, and ministry ghostingGhosting in Scripture: Psalm 88, Gethsemane, the CrossWhat it means to be ghosted and what it means to ghost othersHealing and human dignity in the face of emotional abandonmentWhy God never disappears—even in silence---Recommended Reading:Christus Vivit – Pope Francis on authentic relationships (esp. §90–94)YouCat Q#402–404 – On friendship, respect, and responsibility---For your reflection:Have you ever been ghosted? How did you deal with it?Have you ever ghosted someone? What did you learn from it?What’s one step you can take today toward emotional maturity or healing?---If this episode spoke to your heart—or hit you in the “tama”—share it with a friend, post about it using the hashtag #tuumt, and tag us on socials.Follow us on:Facebook & Instagram: @tamangusapanpodcastEmail your story or question: tamangusapanpodcast@gmail.com---Music and sound effectsSound effects used in this episode are from Pixabay and Mixkit under Creative Commons. Sound clips from the following are also used under Fair Use:Clip from the movie, Maybe this time (2014) by Jerry Lopez Sineneng. Star Cinema. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epOqVxtiFc4Clip from the song, The Sounds of Silence (1964) by Simon and Garfunkel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1IVqfEccxo---

🎶 Pumapatak na naman ang ulan sa bubong ng bahay... 🎶 Tag-ulan na naman, tagbaha at tagbagyo. Pero, bakit kahit na taon-taon na nating nararanasan ang dilubyo eh palagi pa rin tayong hindi handa at nacaught off guard? Saan ba ang problema? Do we lack experts? Planning? Laws? Funds? O, sadyang may problema lang tayo sa priorities at implementation? Totoo ba ang resiliency ng Pinoy in front of calamities? Is it a justification na paulit-ulit na lang nating sasapitin ang sakuna? How do we emphatize with people when we ourselves are not directly affected sa bagyo? Yan ang usapan natin this week dito sa inyong paboritong background noise. Kaya sabay ng patak ng ulan, let our voices hele you to sleep!---Special mentionsIn this episode, Russel mentions about Hazard Hunter PH, the country's one-stop shop for hazard assessment where you can find out if a location is prone to seismic, volcanic, or hydrometeorologic hazards and generate hazard assessment reports. You can visit the project here on their website: https://hazardhunter.georisk.gov.ph/---Soundclips used throughout this episode are used with Fair Use in mind, sound effects are from Pixabay while the others are as follows:GMA Integrated News. "Bagyong Dante at isa pang LPA, hinahatak ang Habagat; malaking bahagi ng bansa, patuloy... | 24 Oras". YouTube (22 July 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJHmICgFhGA&t=8sKasia Madera. "The amazing resilience of the Filipinos poignantly described by @RicoHizon". Youtube (2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VevXCZjDWdcWPRI. "Philippines declares state of emergency". YouTube (12 Nov 2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdvHzVjI8sc---📬 Connect With Us:Kung may insights ka, tanong o gustong i-share, message us at tamangusapanpodcast@gmail.com or on FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tamangusapanpodcast⁠ or on IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tamangusapanpodcast/⁠ or comment below.—

Nagbabalik ang ating Usapang Philospher/Thinker episodes. This time, we talk about Plato, one of the greatest ancient Greek philosphers. Sabi nga ni Alfred North Whitehead: "All philosphy is just a footnote to Plato".In this episode, we will talk about Plato's life and works: the Allegory of the Cave, his epistemology, metaphysics, ethics and political theory, and his relavancve today in the age of cancel culture, fake news and social media, etc.Sino, next na gusto mong pag-usapan natin?—📬 Connect With Us:Kung may insights, tanong o gustong i-share, message us at tamangusapanpodcast@gmail.com or on FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tamangusapanpodcast⁠ or on IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tamangusapanpodcast/⁠ or comment below.—