Stories of healing, humor, and hope—through longing, laughter, and late-night prayers.
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🐶 Susan & Oishi: Ep. 1 — I Got You, Buddy
The origin story of Susan and her dog therapist, Oishi. From soggy park rescue to late-night emotional support burrito, this heartwarming tale of unexpected friendship is where all the snorts, tears, and sass began.
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🐾 Susan & Oishi: Episode 10 — Susan’s Having a Menty B & Feeling Depressy
Susan spirals at 2 a.m., Oishi grabs the Bible, and Jesus shows up with grace and sass. Anxiety, cocoa, and doggy side-eye included.
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🍟 Susan & Oishi: Ep. 9 — Siopao, Sweat & the Goddess Delusion
Susan dreams of being a goddess, signs up for gym bootcamp, and nearly self-destructs in pursuit of beauty and Macchismo. Oishi, unimpressed, reminds her of siopao and Psalm 139. In the end, Macchismo’s quiet wisdom resets her perception of worth.
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📄 The Signal Co. Ep. 2 — Bare Minimum & Biblical Memos
A chaotic day at the office turns unexpectedly honest when Brenda questions fairness at work. While Susan and Yohanes embody peak bare-minimum energy, it’s Ishmael’s quiet Bible verse and HR’s cheeky memo that reframe the purpose of work. A funny and soul-poking reflection on Colossians 3:23–24.
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🌴 Susan & Oishi: The Coconut Incident
A Tale of Rage, Grace, and One Loyal Shih Tzu
A petty accusation, a flying coconut, and one shih tzu’s heroic leap later—Susan ends up in tears and Oishi ends up… unconscious?! Narrated with humor and heart, this chaotic Saturday trip to the market becomes an unexpected lesson on turning the other cheek. With a Jesus cameo, emotional whiplash, and a divine reminder that pride can cost more than we think, this episode hits home in more ways than one.
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