Restoring Our City

🔥 Clarifying Our Thoughts on the Holy Spirit 🔥We heard you loud and clear! Many of our listeners had questions (and some strong opinions) about our take on the Holy Spirit—so we’re diving deeper in this episode to clear things up. We’re tackling some of the biggest questions, including: ✅ When do you actually receive the Holy Spirit? ✅ What’s the difference between having the Holy Spirit and b...

Did you grow up thinking the Holy Spirit was something to fear? Many of us were raised with misconceptions that made the Spirit seem mysterious, intimidating, or even spooky. In this episode of Sunday Scaries, we unpack the truth about the Holy Spirit, why it’s misunderstood in many South Asian churches, and how believers should actually view Him. Is He a force to fear or a Friend to follow? Let’s...

What does it really mean to be *blessed*? Many churches today have a distorted view—some equate blessing with wealth and success (Prosperity Gospel), while others believe true faith requires poverty and struggle (Poverty Gospel). But what does the Bible actually say? In this episode, we break down these misconceptions and uncover the true, biblical meaning of blessing. Whether you're wrestling wit...

As devastating fires sweep across Los Angeles in 2025, some have claimed the destruction is a sign of God’s judgment, pointing to the city’s perceived corruption and sinfulness. But is this truly how God operates? Or are these ideas rooted in misconceptions about His character? In this episode, we tackle the tough question: What is God’s role when it comes to natural disasters? We’ll explore how s...

We all have commitment issues when it comes to relationships, goals, and overall discipline. But how does that translate to church? Do you really need to be committed to a church to be considered a real Christian?

How else do you wrap up the end of the year? With testimony time! Growing up, we used to dread giving testimonies in front of our whole church, but as we grow older, it's a biblical principle to share and reflect on what God has done. What does the Bible say about testimonies and why is it important? We dive into a quick study on Psalms 66 where not only are we encouraged to do so, but empowered w...

The holidays are supposed to be about peace and joy, but our world continues to get hostile and more polarized. While the stats point to a devolving world, what does the Bible say about it? The guys do a mini small group study on Ephesians 2:14-18 and talk about what divides the walls of hostility and truly brings peace.

It's the Christmas season, and while it might be the biggest holiday of the year, do we reflect on the weeks leading up to it? We discuss Advent and the preparation for the true meaning of Christmas. We even go back to our roots and do a psuedo small group style study on a Psalm 98 to illustrate how some of our favorite holiday songs speak about more than just the Christmas story.

We’re back! After a much needed break, Restoring Our City kicks off a brand-new season discussing the power of mentorship in transforming our communities. In this first episode, we highlight the importance of both seeking and offering mentorship as a way to build stronger connections. Whether you're seeking guidance or ready to guide others, join us as we work together to build a better community...

You need to eat healthy, That goes for physically, as well as spiritually, and this content creator provides snack sized truths that's easy to digest. A long time friend of ROC, John Stephenson cooks up positive creativity through Faithful Flavors! For true insight from a marketing pro, check out this episode on how to live out your creativity from a Biblical point of view.

Emerging South Asian Leaders are desperate for guidance, and have the unique position to lead from their story. Check out our conversation with creative leader Sabina Pappu, founder of Se. Cure Leadership who is empowering emerging Indian leaders to belong, find community, receive leadership training and mentorship, and boldly share their stories

There's a lot of macho talk these days, and toxic masculinity seems all the rage. But are there actual problems we should be aware of when it comes to raising young men? Are more men lacking ambition and purpose today? The guys discuss the alarming stats that young men face, and a react to a great pod from Dr. Anthony Bradley on "How Churches Should Respond to the Boy Crisis". Check that episode D...

What are the symptoms of an unhealthy church? How can you spot the warning signs? The guys discuss some helpful tips and differentiate staying in toxic environments to drive change....and when to run. Don't get mad at us for this one :)

Father's Day is a great holiday where we celebrate an amazing responsibility. But we dive into some tough questions every aspiring parent should think of. Should everyone have kids? How does discipline look like in today's world? What's it like being an Indian dad in today's culture? We discuss life and the cultural differences from being raised as brown kids to brown dads.

A whole month celebrating Asian American culture, but what responsibility comes with that? Is there a place for ethnic centric churches or should we strictly pursue a multicultural approach all the time? The guys discuss how our unique identity plays into who we are, and the special ability it allows us to connect with others. A fun conversation with a challenge to reach those around us.

By now the news seems repetitive. Another shooting in America, calls for action, but nothing takes place. As the world lashes out against empty thoughts and prayers, how should our community respond? The guys discuss the polarizing topic of gun violence in America and what our response as a community must be.

Finding your calling in life is daunting, and obstacles can prevent us from getting started on the path to discovery. The guys discuss all the barriers that stop us, and whether it's truly the calling we should be pursuing in the first place. Jeswin, Bijoy, and Jobbin reunite on this episode discussing practical tips in discovering your calling.

Weeeee're back! We said we would be right back, but a few things happened along the way. Babies being born, cross country moves, traveling, and callings in different directions. Just a few major life shifts, but we are back to talk through it all, especially how we decipher the calling in our lives. Jeswin and Jobbin jumpstart the podcast again to discuss direction and calling and how to decide wh...

In our Season Finale, what better way to wrap up than to have a candid conversation on whether we can continue to have candid conversations? With Elon Musk on the verge of buying Twitter, renewed talks of free speech have come up. Will a takeover of social media open up more free thought? How do we guard against misinformation without censoring conversation?  The guys discuss the fight for free sp...

Is your church too cool? There are some churches out there where the service looks like a laser light show, and the preachers have the latest sneakers. Are these trendy features necessary or even helpful in reaching people today? The guys discuss the latest fads in American churches, and whether we need to decorate the message shared to the world.

The only slaps contained in this episode are hopefully knee slaps from all the laughs. But we hope there are lessons in here too. The guys discuss the fallout from the slap heard 'round the world at the Oscars, and the bigger idea surrounding how we deal with conflicts in a healthy manner.

We made it to 50 episodes! We can't believe we made it to this milestone, and appreciate our listeners for keeping us moving. What better way to celebrate than taking on more of your questions! The guys tackle some important topics like the problems of virtue signaling, and why Christians are secretive and not vulnerable enough. More candid conversations coming your way, and we can't wait to see w...

We asked you to submit anonymous questions, and you definitely did that! On this episode, the guys tackle a few questions that came from our "Ask Us Anything" page and discuss some spicy ones like: Should we care about social issues if they don't directly affect us? Should Catholics be referred to as Christians? Thanks for not sending us any softballs, but we encourage you to keep sending your que...

When should you leave your church? When should you stick it out? It's a tough decision some of us had to make, and often times the reason is because our churches are not know by our love. The guys discuss the good and bad experiences of church life, and what we can do to change the perception of our churches as we wrap up our latest series. 

With the dangerous conflict happening in Ukraine, what should be the Christian response to war? How does this impact how we treat each other and ultimately love our neighbor? The guys discuss recent events in this special episode, and discuss how our passions should lead to action.