Salt And The Sea

In this episode, Kevin reflects on Salt & The Sea’s first real gathering — J4 Day — and what happens when preparation ends and trust begins. What the rain taught him about hospitality. What the forgotten dishes taught him about what the table is actually for. And why a table worth gathering around doesn’t need to be perfect to be meaningful. He also unveils the new Salt & The Sea logo — and why ev...

For most of his life, Kevin cooked — but it took 53 years to realize this was the work God had placed in his hands all along. In this first episode, he traces the unlikely path from cheer-team carpools and competition hotel rooms to a home-based open table rooted in faith, heritage, and gratitude. This is the story of Salt & The Sea: what it is, why it exists, and what happens when you finally sto...

Salt & The Sea is a table—a place where good food, gathered people, and quiet faith meet. This podcast is an invitation to understand what happens there, and why it matters. Host Kevin Toliver-Lyons is a chef and pastor who believes the real work of ministry happens in the kitchen: in the care of ingredients, the integrity of technique, the presence of serving others well. Here, he talks about the...