Off the Pulpit

In this episode, we chat with one of the most famous pastor's kids in America - Barnabas Piper. We discuss his own experience, a crisis of faith, and even parenting tips. 

In this episode, we welcome author and professor Kristin Kobes Du Mez to talk about her latest book Jesus and John Wayne and how her findings tie into the Asian-American church. 

In this episode, we chat about healthy and unhealthy cultures of leadership within pastoral ministry & church systems. 

In this episode, we discuss our own experience on the pulpit and also the pews of preaching. 

In this episode, we discuss our struggles, blessings, and journeys as fathers. 

In this episode, we discuss the charismatic church, tongues, (better) worship, and some cautions. 

In this episode, we reflect on our KM/EM church upbringing: the blessings, the trauma, and the future. 

In this episode, we welcome Steve Bang Lee who is currently a teaching pastor at Mariners Church to talk about his transition into the megachurch and his own reflection on his Asian-American church upbringing. 

In this episode, we welcome Courtney Reissig to talk about gender, gender roles, and the church. 

In this episode, we chat about the recent trend of deconstructing the Christian faith, how we empathize, and how the church can move forward. 

In this episode, we welcome Pastor Mark Sayers of Red Church (Melbourne, Australia). We ask him of his thoughts of what the church will look like post-COVID and even the future of the Asian-American church. 

In this episode, we brought on Jay Song (Lead Pastor of True North) to grieve and process the Atlanta spa shootings, the rise of Asian-American racism and hate, and how the Asian-American church can respond.  You can donate to all families affected by the shootings here: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/atlanta-area-spa-shootings-fundraisers

In light of recent scandalous falls from celebrity pastors, we chat and diagnose the pandemic of abuse within our churches and how to combat it. 

In this post-Valentines day episode, we discuss dating within the church. 

In this episode, we dive into evangelism and the current hindrances the church faces to be an effective witness. 

In this episode, we discuss the emerging two churches in America and ways to hopefully narrow the divide. 

In this episode, we tackle the spiritual disciplines and discuss our own thoughts and experiences in Scripture and prayer. 

In this episode, we discuss how our families affect our lives and faith and how we can shape our families of the present and future in a healthy, gospel-centered direction. 

In this episode, we welcome Moses Lee on to talk about the difficulties and tension of Asian-American ministry and churches currently in America and possibly a look into the future for Asian-American churches. 

In this episode, we share our own perspectives of the pastor life in different roles and churches and things we wish our churches knew about pastoral ministry. 

In this episode, we share our conversation with Dr Jonathan Leeman on politics & the church. We also react to the rollercoaster election of a lifetime and the now President-elect of America, Joe Biden. 

In this episode, we take a dive into worship, singing at church, and why Asian-American churches should (and can) find their own voice in worship. 

In this episode, we discuss the cultural nuances, blessings, and concerns with overseas missions in the Asian-American Church. 

In this episode, we discuss how the church (and pastors) can try to navigate faithfully in the chaotic seas of politics and the upcoming election. 

In this episode, we discuss our own background in the 1st Generational Korean church, how it (positively and negatively) affects our faith today, and the state and future of the Asian-American church today.