Episodes

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March 22, 2026

Coffee and Clay Coffee and Clay #6 (Part 2/2) Evangelization In The Modern Age Of Media

Join us for the 2nd and last part of our interview with Trevor Jin, the Director of FOCUS's (Fellowship Of Catholic University Students) YouTube channel. In this part, we talk about Trevor's experience working in the realm of media for FOCUS. We then get to hear about Trevor's opinions on the Church's role in the new media evangelization. Lastly we discuss the opportunities and pit falls that the Church has when using the media to evangelize. So sit back relax and enjoy!! Thank you so much and G...
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March 12, 2026

Coffee and Clay #6 (Part 1/2) Bears, Lent, Missionary, and Jumping Into Media

Thank you so much for tuning in to another episode! Listen as we sit and share a cup with Trevor Jin, the Director of FOCUS's (Fellowship Of Catholic University Students) YouTube channel. The first part of our interview we talk about what Trevor is doing for lent and a resident bear that lives at the FOCUS headquarters. We then get to hear Trevor share his journey from not really knowing God to becoming a FOCUS missionary and some of the grace filled moments he got to experience. Lastly we move ...
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Feb. 15, 2026

Coffee and Clay #5 (Part 3/3) - Finding A Vietnamese Community, American Pride, and The QVM Parish in Denver

Welcome To Part 3! Join us as continue our conversation with John Thai Nguyen. In this last part of our interview, we talk about John's parent's desire for him to be apart of a Vietnamese community and what they were willing to do for it. John and I also dive into how proud and blessed we are to be Americans. Finally we discuss the beautiful Queen Of Vietnamese Martyrs (QVM) Parish in Denver, where both John and I grew up. We go into how it was first established and how it has impacted both of o...
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Feb. 15, 2026

Coffee and Clay #5 (Part 2/3) - The Vietnam War, Family's Journey To The US, and Being A "Hybrid"

Welcome Back To Part 2! Join us as continue our conversation with John Thai Nguyen. In Part 2 of our interview, John shares about his family's journey to the US after the Vietnam War. In addition, we dive into how John grew up as a "Hybrid" balancing traditional Vietnamese values at home while trying to assimilate into American culture. We also look at how the Faith and Church played a role in this. So sit back relax and enjoy! Please also join us for Part 3. Thank you so much and God Bless! Th...
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Feb. 15, 2026

Coffee and Clay #5 (Part 1/3) - Football, Becoming Healthier, and Beating Cancer

Welcome Back to another week! Join us as we sit and share a cup with John Thai Nguyen, a youth group leader at the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement, first generation Vietnamese American, and John's Godfather/Sponsor. This first part of our interview we talk about football as the Super Bowl was fast approaching. We also wanted to talk about the amazing young man Fernando Mendoza, a devout Christian who just won the College football national championship. Finally we dip into John's story abou...
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Feb. 6, 2026

Coffee and Clay #4 (Part 3/3) - Becoming A Deacon, A New Life, and Chaplaincy

Welcome Back To Part 3! Join us as continue our conversation with Deacon Derrick Johnson. In this final part of our interview, we talk about Deacon Johnson's calling and journey into becoming a Deacon. We also look at his roll of being a Chaplin for the Denver Fire Department and how faith plays a role in those who are first responders. Deacon also talks about how we can be a light for Christ in our workplaces, no matter what we do! So sit back relax and enjoy. Thank you so much and God Bless!!!...
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Feb. 6, 2026

Coffee and Clay #4 (Part 2/3) - Marriage, A Process Of Reversion, and A New Calling?

Welcome Back To Part 2! Join us as continue our conversation with Deacon Derrick Johnson. In Part 2 of our interview, we talk about how God used Deacon's beautiful bride and their son to bring him back to the faith. We also dive into his process of coming back to the church and a discovery of his calling to the deaconate. So sit back relax and enjoy!! Please also join us for Part 3. Thank you so much and God Bless!!! Thank you so much again for tuning in and giving us a chance! If you like what...
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Feb. 6, 2026

Coffee and Clay #4 (Part 1/3) - Welcome Back, Call To The Fire Service, and Something More?

Welcome Back!!!!! Thank you so much for your patience! After our first couple of episodes Jason and I took some time off for a variety of different reasons. But now we are back and ready to roll. Join us as we sit and share a cup with Deacon Derrick Johnson, a Captain and Chaplin of the Denver Fire Department and a Deacon for the Archdiocese of Denver. This first part of our interview we talk about Deacon Johnson's epic mustache, but also we discuss his up bringing and his relationship with God ...
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Oct. 10, 2025

Coffee and Clay #3 - O Lord, My Life Is Yours

Ever thought about religious life? Ever thought that those who devote their lives to God know nothing of suffering or pain? In this, this episode we sit and share a cup with my sister Darlene Wen. Besides being my older sister, she is currently working as a nurse and was previously a nun. Join us as we talk about not only our early lives growing up as siblings, but also her journey of becoming a religious sister and the hardships she has had to endure while giving her life to Christ! Though ther...
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Sept. 28, 2025

Coffee and Podcast #2 - A Call To Protect And Serve. A Call To God.

WARNING: Contains some adult themes due to nature of conversation. This episode we sit and share a cup with Aurora PD Officer Dennis Lim. Please join us for our conversations about growing up in Asian households, police academies, finding Jesus, love, and real life struggles of being a first responder. Here you'll see a young man with a heart of service who loves God, his family, and his community. While still being honest about his humanity. Thank you so much again for tuning in and giving us ...
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Sept. 26, 2025

Coffee and Clay #2 Trailer!

In our next episode, we share a cup with Dennis Lim an Aurora PD Officer. As we are working on editing, please enjoy a sneak peak!! God Bless!! For other content please go to: https://www.youtube.com/@UCQQuU02otrNaeOzgMlXVmxQ You can also listen to our Podcast at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/53IGiIYt6SpuaPf4B43GHO?si=daa19ded8e9f4dd3 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-clay-podcast/id1841180700 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/70bcc7e3-31...
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Sept. 21, 2025

Coffee and Clay #1 - Marriage, Infertility, Adoption, and God

Welcome to the first episode of the Coffee and Clay Podcast!!!! We are so happy that you are able to join us. This episode we sit and share a cup with our friends Sunoh and Jenna Choe. Please join us as we talk about their journey with Love, Marriage, Infertility, Adoption, and Family. In addition, dive into how God has played a role in each of those moments and what their relationship was with him. Thank you so much again for tuning in and giving us a chance! If you like what you see please lik...
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Sept. 20, 2025

Welcome to Coffee and Clay

Welcome to the Coffee and Clay Podcast! We are so excited to share our project with you!!! Thank you so much for giving us a chance and tuning in. Your prayers and support means so much and we look forward to journeying with you. Thank you again and God Bless!!! For more information on who we are please visit our website: www.coffeeandclay.org