Theo's Coffee Break Podcast
Theo’s Coffee Break is a soulful conversation series where Grand Rapids, Michigan community leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives share the stories behind their success.
Hosted by Theodore B. (aka Shin Hoo Yong), the show blends purpose-driven interviews, spiritual insights, and heart-centered storytelling — all with the clear intention of exploring the world around us and how we connect within it.
Every episode is recorded with the intention that at Theo’s coffee table everyone is welcome.
Come for the connection. Stay for the clarity. Coffee’s always on and warm.
Theo's Coffee Break Podcast
God, Positive Thinking, and What It Really Means to Be Discerning
In this solo episode of Theo’s Coffee Break, I explore the tension between faith, toxic positivity, and real spiritual discernment.
What does it mean to be a person of hope without bypassing the hard stuff? How do we stay grounded in God’s goodness without gaslighting ourselves through suffering?
This isn’t just about “thinking good thoughts.” It’s about returning to YOU—your wisdom, your clarity, your intuition—and learning to trust that joy isn’t earned, it’s allowed.
If you’ve ever been told to “just have more faith” when you were breaking inside, this episode is for you.
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Thank you for being here. I’m so excited to grow with you, one story and one sip at a time.
Until next time… remember, you’ll always have a place at my coffee table.