The Testimony Hawaii Podcast

Pastor Keane from C4 Church brought our New Year kickoff message as Pastor Shea and Pastor Karla welcomed their new baby, marking a season of new life and fresh beginnings for our church. He reminded us that we are “in it for the long haul” and called us to step into 2026 with perseverance and faith. Anchored in Isaiah 60:1–2, Pastor Keane challenged us to “Arise and Shine,” recognizing that while...

What do you do when you’re following God—and life still falls apart? In this message from Psalm 34, we explore how David learned to reflect in hardship and redirect his trust toward God, even while hiding in a cave and fearing for his life. Through powerful teaching and real-life testimonies, you’ll see how God meets us in our pain, invites us to take small steps of faith, and does the work only H...

In the final message of our series “The Joy of Abiding,” we wrestle with a question we all face: How do you stay faithful to God when life turns up the heat? Through the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3, this message explores what it really looks like to remain with God under pressure—when obedience costs something, when outcomes are uncertain, and when compromise feels easier....

In this message, Pastor Shea teaches from John 15 about the deep joy that comes from abiding in Jesus. We discover that God lovingly prunes our lives not to punish us, but to prepare us — shaping our character, strengthening our faith, and increasing the fruit we bear for His kingdom. Through the story of Joseph, we see how remaining with God through every season — disappointment, delay, and diffi...

In this opening message of our new series “The Joy of Abiding,” Ashok unpacks Jesus’ invitation in John 15 to remain in His love. He explains how abiding isn’t a vague spiritual idea, but a daily posture that transforms our desires, shapes our prayers, and leads to a life filled with joy and lasting fruit. Through practical disciplines like solitude, Christian meditation, and confession, Ashok sho...

This week at The Testimony, Pastor Shea paused our Romans series to share vision for our Kingdom Offering—a unified, faith-filled offering across our Antioch Initiative churches (C4, The Testimony, and New Life Church in Chinatown). We unpack Acts 11 and the church at Antioch, where believers responded to a prophetic word with radical generosity and unity. We were also joined by Pastor Keane from...

In this powerful message, Pastor Karla Takazono continues our series through Romans 8, reminding us that being children of God is not about striving or earning His love — it’s about living from the truth that we are already His. This Sunday was extra special — Volunteer Sunday — as we celebrated the year of Triumph and invited our church family to join a team and serve together in God’s house. Pas...

This Sunday, Serena shared a powerful message from Romans 7–8 as we continued our series, Working Out Our Salvation. Through vivid storytelling and biblical insight, she explored the tension between the flesh and the Spirit, the war within, and the freedom that comes through the power of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Paul’s words in Romans, Serena reminded us that our freedom is not earned by perf...

Pastor Shea continues our Romans series by reframing sin—not as a scoreboard of “good vs. bad,” but as missing the mark of reflecting God’s image. From Romans 1:16 –17 to Romans 6, he shows how the gospel reveals God’s righteousness and gives us a new identity: in Christ we are no longer slaves to sin but servants of righteousness. This isn’t behavior modification; it’s new life empowered by the H...

This week, Kia Naeole continues our series in the book of Romans with a powerful message called “Faith Gains.” In Romans 5, Paul shows us that life with Jesus isn’t about building physical strength but about growing spiritual muscle. Through faith, we are justified and receive incredible gifts: peace with God, access to His grace, hope that carries us through suffering, and the Holy Spirit pouring...

This past Sunday, Ashok Kurian continued our Romans series with a compelling look at Romans 4—what it means to be justified by faith and why the gospel is more than a one-time decision. From Paul’s dramatic encounter with Jesus (Acts 9) to Abraham’s unwavering trust against all odds, Ashok reminds us: salvation is a gift we never outgrow—not something we earn, perform, or “top up,” but a perfect c...

In this week’s message, Pastor Shea kicks off our brand-new series in the book of Romans called Working Out Our Salvation. Romans is one of the most foundational books in the New Testament, and this opening sermon lays the groundwork for understanding how the gospel transforms every part of our lives. Focusing on Romans chapters 1–3, Pastor Shea walks us through Paul’s powerful reminder that every...

This Sunday we wrapped up our series in the book of Joshua with a powerful message from Pastor Shea titled “Keep Choosing the Promise.” Joshua’s final words remind us that walking in God’s promises is a daily choice. Pastor Shea challenged us with three keys: 1️⃣ Stay humble – don’t let pride or self-reliance pull you away from God. 2️⃣ Stay close – draw near to His presence and remain rooted in H...

What happens after failure? After sin is exposed and wounds are real? Joshua 8 shows us a God who doesn’t give up on His people—but leads them back into the place they once lost. This week is all about restoration. You’ll hear how God turned Israel’s lowest point into a redemptive victory, and how He can do the same in your life. If you’ve made mistakes, lost ground, or feel like your past disqual...

Sometimes what’s holding us back isn’t out there—it’s what’s hidden inside. After a stunning victory, Israel faced unexpected defeat. The reason? One man’s secret sin. This week’s message isn’t about shame—it’s about freedom. We’ll talk honestly about the power of confession, the danger of compromise, and how God wants to bring healing to the parts of us we’ve tried to hide. If you’re stuck, tired...

This past Sunday, Pastor Karla brought a timely and powerful word from Joshua chapters 3 and 4 titled “A Different Generation.” In this message, we follow the Israelites as they prepare to cross the Jordan River—a pivotal moment that required a new kind of faith, fresh obedience, and bold trust in God’s leadership. Pastor Karla unpacks what it means to be a generation marked by courage, unity, and...

What if the person God wants to use most isn’t the one with the perfect reputation, but the one with radical faith? This Sunday, Ashok Kurian continues our powerful journey through the book of Joshua with a message that flips expectations and reminds us of God's unstoppable grace. In Joshua chapter 2, we meet Rahab — a woman with a complicated past who chooses courageous faith over cultural c...

Ever felt like God was calling you into something you didn’t feel prepared for? Like the weight was too much or the risk too great? This Sunday, Pastor Shea kicked off our new series in the Book of Joshua with a message titled "When I Don't Feel Ready." In Joshua 1:1–9, we find Joshua standing at the edge of a daunting new season. After Moses’ death, the responsibility to lead God&a...