Who's that Pokémon!? It's... a Poké Ball? Something isn't right here. Perhaps Idol Orelda can help figure this out, alongside her new fakemon... wherever it's hiding. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like to share anything with us, from concepts to artwork! You can als…

Ladies and gentlemen, from the Sky Pillar, weighing in at a combined 864lbs, Idol Rey, and his manager, Thom! Join us for the match of the century to learn about his Contest Magnifico, and his Pokémon partner! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like to share anything wit…

"Protecting the Filipino family from woke ideology." This is Jay's tagline for both his show and his newly published book. In this episode, he and Mon discuss what he means by that. The Jay Aruga Show: https://www.youtube.com/c/JayAruga ,https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejayarugashow Conservative Ka Ba? A 3-Step Approach To Protect The Fil…

There's a difference between dating with the intention of marriage and dating with the intention of discerning marriage. It's not just about finding the "right" person, but about heeding your God-given vocation. Music by Kayel Marcelo Support the show! Find all of Mon's links here: https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a spea…

For the history path, the Elite Four and Champion are set up, so now let's end the art path, with the Grand Contest Magnifico, the Grand Idol, and their Grand Pseudo-Legendary Partner Pokémon! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like to share anything with us, from concep…

In this episode, we delve into the profound story of Jesus' testing in the wilderness. Each of the three temptations he faced was a direct attack on his identity. Let's unpack this and see how we in turn can hold fast to our God-given identity and resist the lies of the enemy. Matthew 4:1-11 Matthew 3:16-17 Genesis 3:1-4 Genesis 1:26-27 Genesis 2:1…

We're back from hiatus to bring you the Elite Quattro - that is, the Elite Four of Rencia! But as our gym leaders bucked the trend of type themed teams, how will our Elite Four battle? Well, one of them will battle with today's new fakemon! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if y…

Have you ever gone through a heartbreak or a terrible loss but had to power through it because you knew you had responsibilities? Have you ever had to set aside your feelings at the time because you knew other people were relying on you? It seems like Jesus knew that very well. This episode is a further reflection on what was in Jesus' heart during…

So once you've collected your Pokémon badges or ribbons, where do you go? Today we're answering that question by creating new cities that are inspired by locations within Italy - but not in Italy. And we have a fearsome fakemon for you as one of your final challenges in Rencia! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fier…

What's a party without exactly three friends? But we want to make sure you have friends to spare, so we're making a bunch of new party members for your team in Pokémon Marble & Bronze, with different field abilities and partners, including a new cross-generation fakemon! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodca…

Numbers aren't everything but it does mean something. The amount we put in means something for our work, our body, our relationships, and our faith. In some instances, it can even be a necessary pathway. Music by Kayel Marcelo All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)…

It's another episode of Oops All Who's that Pokémon! Today, we're building our collection of Rencian regional variant fakemon. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like to share anything with us, from concepts to artwork! You can also find us individually on Twitter and el…

Today's guest is pretty sure she can come up with a new idea for a Pokémon. After all, there's only, like, eight Pokémon so far, right? Britty Lea, head of the Pocket Podcast Network and cohost of Colt Classics is here to learn more than she ever thought she would about Pokémon. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fie…

Coming to you from across time and space, we have an episode recorded in England last August. We have a new gym leader, brought to us by JD's best friend Chris. Let's learn about the incredible journey taken by him and his signature fakemon. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if …

Museo Capolina has three research branches, and you can only focus on one - but that's where your rivals come in! Meet the characters joining you as a new research intern to help study all Rencia has to offer. And meet some new fakemon with the best new pun names! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcasts@gma…

Today we have the return of the mind that brought us Playssum and Gym Leader Gwen - it's Gwen! This time she's bringing us just the sweetest companion character, and their even sweeter fakemon! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like to share anything with us, from conce…

Just because something is free, that doesn't mean it came with no cost. Let's explore what that means here in our short Easter episode. Romans 5:6-11 Romans 8:14-15 Music by Kayel Marcelo All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)…

Let's take off this mask and find out who the real villain is! *Gasp* The Museum Curator! Yep, turns out there's more villainy afoot in Rencia than just Team Royal, so let's learn about the real evil mastermind, and their iconic signature Rencian fakemon. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. L…

It's back to the map as we turn more Italian cities into towns you can find exploring Rencia in Pokémon Marble & Bronze. We have a new fakemon line that'll be a great help to explore certain areas, too! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like to share anything with us, f…

Giving flowers for your loved one is not practical. But does that make it bad though? Matthew 26:6-13 Music by Kayel Marcelo All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)By Mon Reyes

Can I fast from social media instead? What about shopping, or movies, or gossip? CCC 1434 Joel 2:12-14 Music by Kayel Marcelo All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)By Mon Reyes

We art going to tell you what the theme of Rencia's latest Pokémon Idol is - but can you guess? The Pokémon used in this Contest Magnifico are the very model of Marble & Bronze's art path. And I tell you no lie! That would be Alex's new fakemon. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know…

Friends, Rencians, countrymen, lend me your ears for another episode of PokéMakers! We've got some new fakemon for you connected to some of the most Roman Pokémon of all time, and a new gym leader who is most certainly Kenough. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd like to …

We're setting off to explore Rencia, building up several of its most notable towns and cities. Find out how we're adapting Venice, Milan, Naples, and Bologna to the world of Pokémon, and meet a new fakemon inspired by Italian invention. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd…

The world has a distorted idea of both strength and gentleness. In reality, one cannot even be an option without the other. Matthew 11:28-30 – Jesus is gentle and humble in heart Matthew 5:5 – Beatitude, blessed are the meek 2 Timothy 1:6-7 – not a spirit of cowardice but self-control CCC 1809 – Cardinal virtue of temperance Music by Kayel Marcelo …

Prepare for trouble! And make it triple! Today we're meeting the three villainous admins of Team Royal, and learning about their evil plans in Pokémon Marble & Bronze. And we have a new evolution line to play with Rencia's love of mathematics! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know i…

Christmas! The time of year for peace on Earth and to spread good cheer! In Rencia, you'll get to explore a beautiful Christmas market, and have a little romantic rendezvous along the way! And we're bringing to life an Italian Christmas tradition for our latest fakemon. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcas…

On a scale of 1 to Goat, how excited are you for the return of Sam!? He's back to make a new travelling companion, and he's convinced that you will love Giada - but can you help her learn to love Pokémon, and her new fakemon partner? Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd li…

For tonight's meal, our Head Chef Carmelle has returned to present to you an equisitve Rencian meal! For the antipasto, we have a new Idol, and her Contest will make up the primo. For secondo, a new fakemon, with a delightful inspiration for the dolce. Buon appetito! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcasts@…

It's time to create the second Pokémon gym for Rencia, and joining us to make that is the awesome animator who brought Olcea to life, DeepBlueInk! And what better theme for his gym, leader, and ace fakemon than one themed around... maths? Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you…

Long ago, a group of virtuous Pokémon hailing from each of eleven regions united to form the Knights of the Regions! Today we're telling you about these righteous fakemon, and the quest you can undertake to earn their sacred armour. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd lik…

In this episode, Mon talks about when God chooses not to do something. We know that he can do great things for us, but what if he doesn't? Will we still worship him them? Daniel 3 – Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Music by Kayel Marcelo All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support th…

In this episode, Mon gets personal and talks about pride and parables. Luke 15 – Parable of the Prodigal Son Matthew 20:1-16 – Parable of the workers in the vineyard Luke 18:9-14 – Parable of the pharisee and the tax collector Music by Kayel Marcelo All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how …

With Pokémon Marble & Bronze adding the new Wind & Astro types, we're looking through all 1000+ Pokémon to determine which of those should have their types updated. We're also creating a staple of fakemon; our first new Eeveelutions! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let us know if you'd li…

We're connecting together the many appearances and references to John the Baptist in the Gospel of Mark. Mark 6:14-28 – Herod is troubled about Jesus' identity Mark 6:19-29 – Herod makes a bad promise and kills John Mark 1:2-5 – Intro to John Mark 1:6-8 – John intros Jesus Mark 1:14 – John is arrested, and Jesus begins his ministry Mark 2:18 – Jesu…

C-c-c-combo! Today we're exploring a new battle gimmick utilised in Pokémon battles in Rencia, and how it could help you when taking on gyms or contests. And just like last time, our new fakemon are more convergent evolutions - but not just any convergence... Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.co…

Marianne Mencias is the author of several books on dating, self-worth, and purpose. She is a motivational speaker and a Gallup-certified Strengths coach. In this episode, Mon talks to her about her message, beliefs, and advocacies, particularly toward singlehood, dating, and family. All of Marianne's links: https://linktr.ee/MarianneMencias Music b…

All season we've been talking about "Our Rome city", so let's actually make it and give it a name. Although we might need your help on that front... And we have our first ever convergent evolution fakemon, as Alex improves on one of her least favourite Pokémon. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.…

In the first 2/3rds of this episode, Mon talks about the story of St. Paul and how we might view his change of heart in a different way. In the last 1/3rd of the episode, he talks about the dangers of conflating actions and intentions in the context of our society today. Acts 9 – Paul's encounter with Jesus Acts 22:3-8 – Paul's testimony Galatians …

In a world ruined by remakes and franchises, one podcast network says... let's make a movie! Welcome to the PPN Blockbuster! This event will see different shows on the Pocket Podcast Network team up to a make a movie, building its parts, making a plot, and then performing it! We're up first, making a monster that's not quite pocket-sized. Find us o…

We've met an idol and a companion, now it's time for a classic: our first gym leader for Pokémon Marble & Bronze! Christina has done her homework, and introduces us to Chiara, a woman passionate about her local area, and her signature fakemon that she'll use in her gym battle centered around a battle mechanic. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.c…

You know what this podcast needs more of? Podcasters. So we put a podcaster (Michael of Green Mountain Mysteries) inside this podcast to make a podcasting Pokémon companion while we podcast. Also, a fakemon friend to help you on the right path during your travels. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers, or email us at fiercepodcasts@gm…

So you've chosen to help out Museo Capolina's art branch! Bellissimo! An important part of your work with the Museo will be to take on the Pokémon Contest Magnifico. Testing your performance prowess will be the Idols; today, Tanner is here to introduce us to our first, their signature fakemon, and the thrilling theme behind this contest. Find us on…

This episode is about the dangers of conformity, and how what God values is often different from what the world values. 1 Samuel 16:1-13, David is anointed 1 Samuel 8, Israel demands a king Romans 12:2, "Do not conform..." 1 Samuel 9, Saul is introduced 1 Samuel 17, David and Goliath Numbers 13:31-33, The twelve scouts / spies Mark 10:45 & Matthew …

Dear listener; by the time you find this, I will have made my escape with your precious podcast summary. In its place, I leave you with but these meagre words. I wish you luck in all your future fakemon endeavours, such that I may claim your fortune again. Signed, the Feather - and my partner Pokémon, of course! Find us on Twitter at http://twitter…

The Magbirays are a young and faithful Catholic couple whose love story intertwines with their faith story. Nico once left Catholicism in order to join an Evangelical Church (or born again Christian) while Carissa remained steadfast in her Catholic faith as she dug deeper into the reasons why she professes it. This led to them parting ways only for…

You come in to my feed on the day my podcast is to be uploaded and ask me for an episode... well ask and you shall receive! It's time for Rencia's villain team, and the fakemon used by their grunts. What kind of Pokémon villains might an Italian region inspire...? Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers, or email us at fiercepodcasts@gm…

This episode is all about brokenness, healing, and ripped jeans. Mark 10:46-52, Blind Bartimaeus John 5, the Man at Bethesda John 4:1-41, the Samaritan Woman Music by Kayel Marcelo Not So Secular Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/notsosecular/ Mon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rizmonreyes Mon's Twitter https://www.twitter.c…

Pokémon is all about building friendships, and in Marble & Bronze you can build friendships with a whole party! Let's meet a new trainer who can travel with you on your journey, and their signature fakemon, who will help you explore the Rencia region. Find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PokeMakers, or email us at fiercepodcasts@gmail.com. Let …

Jewelle Villarisco is a Catholic content creator, an illustrator, a homeschool mentor, a youth leader, and the artist behind Jewie's Art Space. In this episode, Mon talks to her about her story, her work, and her views on a number of things. Jewie's Art Space: https://linktr.ee/jewiesartspace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewiesartspace/ Mor…