Gospel Legacy in NYC

In this special LIVE episode, recorded at Redeemer East Harlem, host Kristian Hernandez is joined by guest co-host Mai Hariu-Powell, Executive Director of the New York Project . Together, they sit down with three Redeemer Presbyterian Church pastors: Michael Keller (Redeemer Lincoln Square) , Justin Adour (Redeemer East Harlem) , and Pete Nicholas (Redeemer Downtown) . The conversation explores th...

In this episode, hosts Kristian Hernandez and Jennifer Chan take us to Washington Heights, a vibrant neighborhood rich with history, culture, and diversity. Joining the conversation are two pastors who know the community well: Harry Jones, lead pastor of Manhattan Bible Church , and Reyn Cabinte, pastor of Uptown Community Church and Manhattan Catalyst at City to City NYC . Together, they discuss...

In this episode, hosts Kristian Hernandez and Jennifer Chan explore The New York Project—a 10-year collaborative strategy led by City to City and Redeemer Churches & Ministries , organizations founded by the late pastor and author Timothy Keller. The initiative aims to renew how the gospel is shared across New York City, by training leaders and helping churches flourish in every borough. Krist...

In this episode, hosts Kristian Hernandez and Jennifer Chan turn their attention to Harlem—one of New York City’s most historically and culturally significant neighborhoods. Joining the conversation are Justin Adour, Senior Pastor of Redeemer East Harlem , and Jessica Rice, Communications Manager at Renaissance Church . Together, they discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of ministry in...

In this episode, hosts Kristian Hernandez and Jennifer Chan sit down with Pastor Drew Hyun of Hope Church NYC. Drew shares his remarkable journey from California to Queens to Manhattan—from his early ministry with Crew Inner City, to formative years at New Life Fellowship, to planting and leading Hope Church NYC. Along the way, Drew has become known as a connector, mentor, and visionary leader who...

In this episode, hosts Kristian Hernandez and Jennifer Chan interview two key leaders from Redeemer City to City (RCTC): Steve Shackelford, CEO, and Mark Reynolds, Senior Strategic Advisor. Together, they share their personal journeys, formative childhood experiences, and the pivotal moments that prepared them for their roles guiding gospel movements in New York and around the world. From Steve’s...

In this episode, hosts Kristian Hernandez and Jennifer Chan sit down with David Plant, church planter and pastor of Store Front Church in Chelsea. Known for its 200+ art galleries, iconic landmarks like Chelsea Market and the High Line, and a rich cultural history, Chelsea is home to over 40,000 residents. David shares what makes this neighborhood unique, how the gospel is at work there, and what...

For generations, New York has felt the power of the Gospel—lighting up dark corners, healing broken lives, and uniting divided communities. More than transforming individuals, the Gospel has sparked compassion, fueled justice, renewed neighborhoods, and even ignited seasons of Holy-Spirit revival. In Season One, we turn to Manhattan. Hear pastors, leaders, and church planters share stories that ca...