Faith Talks

What defines your attitude? Is it your bank account, your health, or your achievements? In this message, we dive into Philippians 1:20–21 to discover how the Apostle Paul maintained an unstoppable spirit despite facing floggings, shipwrecks, and imprisonment. Paul’s secret wasn’t a change in his circumstances—it was a change in his "anchor." Whether you are currently pursuing a lifelong...

Struggling to pray? Start here. Mike and Sarah break down Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane and show how real, heartfelt prayer can change everything. Based on a message by Pastor Kyewoon Choi.

🎙️  Are You a Saint? | Faith Talks with Mike & Sarah Are you a saint? Most of us would quickly say “no”—thinking of saints as spiritually elite or nearly perfect people. But what if the Bible says something very different? In this 5-minute episode, Mike and Sarah unpack  Philippians 1:1–2  and explore a powerful truth: if you are in Christ, you are already called a  saint . Not because of your...

Is God really at work in your life—even in the waiting, the struggles, and the ordinary moments? In this episode of  Faith Talks , Mike and Sarah unpack the powerful promise of Epistle to the Philippians 1:6:  “He who began a good work in you will perfect it…”  Together, they explore how God’s work spans every stage of our lives—from before we were born, to our salvation, to His ongoing work in us...

In this episode of  Faith Talks , Sarah and Mike explore a powerful message by Pastor Kyewoon Choi centered on Philippians 1:21—“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Together, they unpack how Jesus becomes our Savior, Lord, and Life, and why answering the question “Who is Jesus to you?” changes everything.

Each week, in  Faith Talks  episode, Mike and Sarah unpack Pastor Kyewoon Choi’s message and explore the Christian journey in faith, love, and hope.

God opens our eyes to see Christ, our minds to understand His Word, and our hearts to respond in faith. In this episode of  Faith Talks , Sarah and Mike reflect on a message by Pastor Kyewoon Choi, exploring how true spiritual transformation begins when God opens us from within.

🎙️  The Resurrection and Unbelief | Faith Talks with Mike & Sarah What if Jesus stood before you today—would you believe? In this episode of  Faith Talks , Mike and Sarah explore  Mark 16:1–13  and the powerful tension between the  reality of the resurrection  and the  struggle of unbelief . Even those closest to Jesus wrestled with doubt—raising an honest question:  Why is believing so hard,...

In this episode of  Faith Talks , Mike and Sarah explore Jesus’ call to “watch and pray” and what it means to build a vibrant, consistent prayer life. Through Scripture and real-life testimony, discover four powerful practices that can renew your dependence on God and transform your walk with Him.

On this Palm Sunday episode of  Faith Talks , Mike and Sarah reflect on the Triumphal Entry of Jesus from John 12:12–16, based on a message by Pastor Kyewoon Choi. As crowds welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem with palm branches and shouts of “Hosanna,” they expected a powerful political king. Instead, Jesus came riding on a donkey—revealing a very different kind of kingdom. In this episode, we explore:...

🎧  Faith Talks Podcast The Good Soil — When God’s Word Bears Fruit (Parable of the Sower — Part 4 of 4) In this episode of  Faith Talks , Mike and Sarah conclude their four-part series on  The Parable of the Sower (Luke 8:4–15)  by focusing on the final and most important soil —  the good soil . Jesus teaches that the seed is the  Word of God , and the soil represents the  condition of the human...

In this episode of  Faith Talks , Mike and Sarah explore Jesus’ teaching on the  thorny soil  from Luke 8:4–15. Unlike the hardened path or the shallow rocky soil, the thorny soil represents a heart where the Word of God is received and begins to grow — but other things grow alongside it and slowly choke its spiritual fruit. Jesus identifies three spiritual “thorns” that crowd the heart:  worries,...

Why do some believers begin their walk with Christ full of joy — only to fall away when life becomes difficult? In this episode of Faith Talks , Mike and Sarah examine Jesus’ teaching on the rocky soil from Luke 8:4–15 (NASB 1995). Unlike the hardened path where the Word never enters, the rocky soil receives the Word with joy — but lacks depth. When temptation, affliction, or persecution arise, sh...

In this episode of  Faith Talks , Mike and Sarah reflect on Pastor KYEWOON CHOI’s message on the Parable of the Sower, focusing on the seed that fell beside the road. Discover how God faithfully sows His Word, how a hardened heart resists it, and how the enemy works to steal it before faith can take root — and learn how to guard the Word in your heart.

Are you feeling exhausted, but a vacation doesn’t seem to help? Your fatigue might not be coming from your schedule—it might be coming from a  divided heart.  In this episode, inspired by a powerful message from  Pastor Kyewoon Choi , we explore David’s prayer in Psalm 86:11:  "Unite my heart to fear Your name."  Using vivid illustrations like the "Rowing Team" and the "Cr...

Have you ever felt like your faith is "mostly North" but not quite on course? In a world filled with endless distractions and competing loyalties, what does it truly mean to love God with  all  your heart? In this episode, we dive into the  Shema  (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) to discover that wholeheartedness isn't about achieving perfection—it’s about maintaining your  orientation . Using th...

Episode Summary:  "Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life." We know the verse, but how do we live it in a world filled with "spiritual dust" and constant distractions? In this episode, Sarah and Mike break down a powerful message from  Pastor Kyewoon Choi  on the practical "how-to" of Proverbs 4:23. We explore the difference between...

Your heart is not a neutral zone; it is a city under siege. In this episode of  Faith Talks , Mike and Sarah discuss Pastor Kyewoon Choi’s teaching on the spiritual battle occurring within every human heart. We explore the "three parties" vying for control—Self, the Devil, and God—and expose the enemy's tactics of planting ungodly thoughts and snatching away the Word of God. Learn ho...

In this episode of  Faith Talks , Mike and Sarah explore Pastor Kyewoon Choi’s powerful teaching on the "Math of Heaven" and the scandal of God’s grace. Discover why God leaves the ninety-nine to pursue the one, and how we can shift from being a "waiting" church to a "seeking" church that celebrates every soul coming home.

What is God’s heart really like? A conversation on compassion, mercy, and grace inspired by Pastor Kyewoon Choi.

What truly shapes our lives—our choices, relationships, and faith? In this episode of  Faith Talks , Mike and Sarah reflect on the message  “Three Kinds of Heart”  by Pastor Kyewoon Choi, exploring why the Bible places such deep importance on the condition of the human heart. Drawing from Scripture and pastoral insight, the conversation examines three kinds of heart described in the Bible:  the he...

Primary Scripture:  Luke 14:16–24 What does God desire most for His house? In this episode of  Faith Talks , Sarah and Mike unpack a vision-shaped message by Pastor Kyewoon Choi based on Jesus’ parable of the great banquet, where the master’s longing is clear:  “that my house may be filled.” Through thoughtful conversation, the hosts explore three key movements of the sermon— filling God’s house w...

During the 1914 Christmas Truce, British and German soldiers on the Western Front spontaneously stopped fighting on Christmas Eve, emerged from their trenches into "no man's land," and shared a brief, unofficial peace by singing carols, exchanging gifts like cigarettes and food, and even playing impromptu soccer games, allowing for a moment of shared humanity amidst the brutal war. 

As Christmas approaches, people around the world long for peace—peace in the world, peace in families, peace within their own hearts. In this Christmas Eve episode of  Faith Talks , Sarah and Mike reflect on a moving message by Pastor Kyewoon Choi that challenges where we look for peace and invites us to discover where it truly begins. Drawing from Luke 13 and the teachings of Jesus, this episode...

In this episode of  Faith Talks , Sarah and Mike reflect on the message  “Love in the Lord”  by Pastor  KYEWOON CHOI , exploring Jesus’ greatest commandment to love God wholeheartedly and love our neighbors as ourselves. Centered on Christmas and the power of the Holy Spirit, this conversation reminds us that because God loved us first, we are now empowered to live lives of agape love every day.