What is the role of psychological health for Asian Americans today? What is it about our culture that can cause tension or dissonance in this area? In this episode we sit back down with David Kim, Discipleship Pastor of Westgate Church and author of a great best selling book, "Change". David unpacks much of his own life experience specifically in the intersectionality of psychology and faith. This episode is an amazing deep dive as we talk about various topics from navigating change, psychological health and its needed role in the Asian church, and some practical thoughts on how we can incorporate emotional health. Check it out. 

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Episode 5: Understanding Psychological Health for Asian Americans feat. David Kim

When we talk about the Asian American experience, often times it seems that this "lost in translation" segment not only gets left out of much needed conversation, but are often times those who feel a most unique tension. In this conversation, we sit down with two very good friends, Paul Sohn (Best selling author, adjunct professor at Biola University) and Kevin Lee (Online discipleship pastor at Saddleback Church). In this episode we take a real deep dive into the 1.5 generation story and experience. As one of my favorite episodes to date, this podcast is a powerful demonstration of the power of conversation through relationship. Too many golden nuggets to share here, my recommendation is that you check it out!

Episode 4: Understanding the 1.5 Generation

In continuation with the last episode, we examine how our cultural moment is often connected to a prophetic moment in time. As we believe that events are not isolated moments in random occurrence, but rather mirroring realities of deeper spiritual understanding. In this episode we bring back our good friend Lydia Yoon, singer and song writer based out of Atlanta, GA. This episode is a unique deep dive into the conversation of what God may be doing in the midst of what seems to be a cultural phenomena. This conversation is packed with storytelling and dialogue that may help guide all of us during this time when it seems that our deeper questions lie in the quest for meaning. As a side note, I would highly recommend a listen to Lydia's previous podcast with us on Season 1, episode 17 on the Power of Prophecy to get a fuller understanding. God bless and check it out. 

Episode 3: Understanding Our Prophetic Moment

With the recent events surrounding Asian American hate crimes, it seems that the Asian-American community finds itself in a unique cultural moment. This is a phenomena that seems to touch the psyche of a specific people group however has implications for society at large. In this conversation we sit down again with our good friend Jon Jo, a pastor of a Korean American Church community in Fresno, CA. This episode is a dialogue between two brothers who are trying to make sense of the unique moment in time through our holistic lenses. We hope that you find meaningful articulation, inspiration, and encouragement through this podcast. Check it out. 

Episode 2: Understanding Our Cultural Moment

In the recent days after the Atlanta shooting, I found myself in a whirlwind of what I can only describe as God's voice working through my pain. In a series of events, I found myself with a really unique wind of inspiration to have conversations with various friends from around the country that carried such a unique dynamic on the conversations. I believe now more than ever before the need to be three-dimensional in this binary conversation is at an all time high. God is that that third dimension. The truest definition of Love is that third dimension. These conversations are meaningful dialogues wrapped in the trust of true relationship that I believe allows for the deepest expression of oneself to come forth. God's voice is not far from us, but rather it is in our mouths and in our hearts (Deuteronomy 30:14).

PSA: Understanding the next 7 Episodes

Self-Awareness is truly the foundation of everything. Socrates once wrote, "Know Thyself". Shakespeare echoed that sentiment when he wrote, "above all else, to thine own self be true". This episode is really talking about what self-awareness is, the power of self-awareness, and why this is absolutely crucial for our own development journey. Check it out!

Episode 1: Understanding Self Awareness

We are back! And with a brand new season. In this episode we take a look back on Season 1 and examine both the highlights and lessons learned. We talk about the foundations of the NDP and what makes this podcast unique. Finally we give you a sneak peak of what to expect in Season 2. It's gonna be an amazing journey ahead. Check it out. 

Episode 0: An Introduction to Season 2 - UNDERSTANDING

What is prophecy? In this episode we really break down that at the heart of genuine prophecy is authentic relationship. I personally loved recording this episode as we talk about the subject matter in a way that makes it really down to earth and allows people to engage with it. Lydia Yoon is a singer/songwriter but more than that she is a friend of God. Especially during a time where it seems that information has caused an analysis paralysis in society, the need to be able to hear through the noise is greater than ever. I hope this episode inspires and stirs your heart to engage with the source, God himself, and find peace, clarity, and purpose.  

Episode 18: The Power of Prophecy feat. Lydia Yoon

This episode was POWERFUL and PERTINENT. In this episode, we sit down with David & Nina Kim. David is a discipleship pastor at West Gate Church based in San Jose, CA. Nina is a full-time mom and also an Enneagram coach through her private practice, Shalom Coaching. This episode is just a raw honest examination at how "Crisis" can play this pivotal role in our lives by revealing our deepest shadow selves. As certified Enneagram coaches, both David and Nina talk about how the Enneagram was a pivotal tool to help navigate their lives through a time of unique crisis. 

Episode 17: The Power of Crisis feat. David & Nina Kim

In this episode we sit down with my friend Liz Choi, co-founder of Love Wildly Co. - an event planning company based in Orange County, CA. This episode is raw, real, and incredibly relevant to anyone who has gone through trauma/pain. This episode almost feels like a therapy session in itself, but really from the narration of Liz' powerful story from going through a world of brokenness to finding healing, wholeness, and redemption. This episode is also a spotlight on mental health and anxiety, however provides a real life testimony of hope, healing and restoration. God can have the final say in our lives, and our past doesn't have to become our future. Hope you guys enjoy, check it out!

Episode 16: The Power of Healing feat. Liz Choi

In this episode we sit down with my good friend Jeff Hyun. Jeff is the lead pastor of Holy Wave, the english speaking ministry of Sarang Church based out in Orange County, CA. We talk about the power of pain and the catalytic role that it can play in growth and development. We talk about Jeff's own journey through some of the most painful seasons of his life and what that has produced as a result of that process. This episode is for anyone out there who may be going through their own process and journey of understanding their pain and how it can all be turned around for our good. 

Episode 15: The Power of Pain feat. Jeff Hyun

In this episode we sit down with my good friend Paul Sohn, best selling author, founder, and now adjunct professor at Biola University. We talk about  Paul's personal journey of discovering his own calling and now what he does to help others to discover their own. This episode is actually one of my personal favorites as I believe there is some really rich dialogue around the topics of calling, identity, and how to slow down in an age of anxiety. There is golden conversation weaved throughout this entire episode. Check it out!

Episode 14: The Power of Calling feat. Paul Sohn

This episode is all about LEADERSHIP. In a world today where so much is changing and dynamics evolving, what are the timeless principals of Leadership that never change? Will Chung is the Co-director of The Meeting Place, a regional ministry based out in Orange County, CA. This episode is filled with great nuggets of wisdom for anyone who wants to add value to their leadership no matter what sphere they are in. Hope you enjoy, check it out.

Episode 13: The Power of Leadership feat. Will Chung

We sit down with Billy Humphrey, the director of IHOP Atlanta, and we talk in depth around the topic of prayer and understanding prayer from the lens of Spiritual Intelligence. This episode is filled with some really insightful dialogue. Check it out!

Episode 12: The Power of Prayer feat. Billy Humphrey

Examining Spiritual Intelligence from the lens of design and articulating it in a real, relatable, and relevant way. We have various guests from different walks of life, but who all see the world from a Kingdom state of mind. Come on this journey with us as we talk about everything from human design, spirituality, psychology, current events and the intersection of them all.