Engage to Flourish: Recent Episodes
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For the first time in a while, its just the guys for this episode, as we start our series on the Awe Of God. We start with some personal reflections and things that we are looking forward to as we go through the series, and then dive into a discussion on Fear of the Lord, and how this is going to take some wrestling with to really grasp what the Lord has for us in this season. Check out this episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
We have a VERY special guest for this episode, if you want to know who it is, you will just have to listen to find out! We start off by talking about faith and faithfulness, and then share a bit about the next series/season that our church is going to go through. Check out this fun episode!
Emily Ganiko is our guest this week, as we dive into what it looks like for our church to walk as a multigenerational family. The episode starts off with Emily sharing about her family's decision to home school their kids, and how that has impacted their family. Then we dive into the most recent sermon from Damon, and Kyle takes the lead as we discuss the opportunity that we have as a church to bless each other by walking together as one family. Check out this really fun episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Julie Wong is our guest for this episode as we continue to dive deeper into the themes for this upcoming year. We start the episode with Julie sharing about how the Lord has been highlighting joy in every season, and then move the discussion to what it looks like to walk in the light. You will definitely want to hear some of the word pictures that Julie shares as she describes the experience of walking in the God's light. ----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Marcy Binuya joins the podcast to help us dive into what it looks like to be wholeheartedly surrendered to the Lord. The episode begins with a segment we haven't been able to do in a while, What has God been highlighting to you recently and Marcy shares some great things the Lord has been showing her. Then we dive into this past Sundays sermon, and talk both intellectually and practically, what it looks like to surrender with our whole hearts. Check out this episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
We're back to kick off the new year! The guys start the episode off by sharing first impressions from our very first service in our new facility, and then discuss the most recent sermon by Pastor Barry about some of the focuses for 2025. Kyle gets a chance to host the episode, and lead the discussion about what it looks like to be a City on a Hill and what we feel like the Lord has been leading our church to focus on this upcoming year.Thanks for listening to Engage to Flourish, its been a great 3 years so far and we are excited to see what 2025 brings!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Jeremy Yuan returns to the podcast to help us recap and wrap up 2024. We start off with some of the stats from this year on the pod, you'll never guess who made it to the top of the podium this year. Then we recap 2024, which was a year of changes and transitions at church, and finish off the episode with things to look forward to in 2025. Thanks for listening to the pod this year, we really appreciate everyone. We had a great year and are really looking forward to next year!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
The episode kicks off with a question from Brittany Hirata, our very first listener question (not inspired by ask the pastor) that we get to discuss on the podcast! It's a deeper dive into this weeks Bible Reading from Luke 1. Then we discuss the most recent sermon, and talk about healthy relationships during the holidays. Check out this episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Brittany Hirata is back to join the guys for a very deep discussion. The episode kicks off with a quick recap of this past Sundays sermon on Kindness, but then jumps to reflections on a recent episode of the "With The Perrys" podcast about lament. Have you ever heard or used the word lament? God wants us to know that there is space for lament in our lives, and this discussion is one that you will want to check out! Also the link to the "With The Perrys" episode is found below.----------------Here is the link for the podcast referenced on todays episode. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/with-the-perrys/id1458672189?i=1000677303720----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
After a brief hiatus, we're back with another episode to dive a little deeper into the past couple sermons. We invited Mimo to come on, and had a great discussion about some of the things that are happening in the world, and how God is preparing us to stand firm for Him in a world that doesn't align with Him and His values. If you had questions about the most recent sermons, then you'll want to check out this episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Brandon Hojo rejoins the podcast to help us discuss The Fruit of the Spirit, and specifically the characteristic Self Control. What are we actually able to be in control of? Thats a question that we should all be asking ourselves. This one gets pretty deep, so there are actually quite a few instances of longer silence as we process and consider what Self Control means. You'll want to check this one out!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Pastor Ross returns to the podcast to help us unpack our Renewing the Mind series. Since Pastor Ross was the main speaker throughout the series, we wanted to see if there was anything he might have wanted to share but didn't get a chance to, and he definitely brings it! Check out this episode! ----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Agnes is back for part 2, since part 1 was such a good discussion. In this episode we talk about some of the ways that we can address some of the relational lessons that Agnes share about in part 1. We also recognize how the Lord has uniquely given our church resources to help us address these issues. If you liked part 1, you'll enjoy part 2!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
We welcome Agnes back to the podcast! Damon was talking to her the other day, mentioned the podcast, and then the Lord highlighted things for her to share! Yay! We talk a lot about relationships and marriage, and the things that God has been showing her in her 20 years of being married. This episode is not just for the people who are married, there are a lot of insights about relationships and personal spiritual/emotional health as well! Its a really fun and deep episode, so check it out! And we enjoyed the conversation so much, we are going to release a part 2 later this week!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
We've heard your requests for more female voices, so we invited back Brittany Hirata to join in on this episode. Little did she know when we asked her to come on, that this episode would go deep, like deep deep. We are kicking off a new series on renewing our minds, so the discussion revolves around the journey to renewing our minds to align with what God wants, as well as how important self reflection is to being able to renew our minds. If you feel like the Lord is leading you to a new paradigm, this is a great episode to check out!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
God is good all the time, All the time God is good! The guys discuss this as they dive into Kyle's multigenerational sermon from this past Sunday, and take a deeper look at what goodness is, and how we can bridge the gap between our head and heart on this topic. If you know that God is good, but its hard to experience it, this is an episode you definitely want to check out!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
The guys are back to dive deeper into Brett's sermon from this past Sunday where he talked about God being a pursuer. They highlight a few of the ways that the sermon helped to reshape some perviously held paradigms and thought patterns, and then bring back the Behind Enemy Lines segment to take a look at some of the ways that the enemy tries to live out of a wrong understanding of who God is. The episode concludes with a discussion about the parable of the lost son(s) and how there may be some parallels to who Jesus shows himself to be as "Good" older brother. Check out this episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
This episode kicks off with a discussion about the most recent sermon given by Pastor Sam. What is your response when storms come? The guys dive deep into some of the insights that Pastor Sam brought into how the Lord sees things differently. Then they transition into sharing a bit about the new season that our church is in, and some of the ways that we are stepping into the new season. It's an exciting time for our church as we are stepping into being the City on a Hill.----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
We have overcome many scheduling issues to finally welcome Dylan Hirata to the podcast. Dylan shares about how the Lord has been challenging to take his faith more seriously. Then the guys discuss the most recent sermon and the new season that our church is in, and how the Lord wants us to step into being the City on a Hill that He created us to be. Check out this episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Our mystery guest is finally revealed to be Carol Ferguson! When we approached Carol to come on the podcast, she said she had some questions that she wanted us to answer, so here we are with a QA directly from Carol where we try to address some of the questions she has. Want to know what questions she has? Well you'll just have to listen to the longest episode we've had in a while. Its a fun and deep conversation that you'll want to check out!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Things get interesting, well according to Brett, as Damon tries to host an episode off minimal sleep. We discuss the new season that Catalyst is in, and how the past few sermons help to illustrate what the new season may look like. We may have experienced parts of what God has for us in the previous season, but God wants us to experience all He has for us in the new one. Check out this episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Garrett Kaay returns to the podcast to join Kyle and Damon in reflecting on their recent trip to Mozambique and Kenya. Brett guides the discussion as they talk about some funny moments, share about some of the ways the trip was different than expectaions, discusss the impact of going as fathers and sons, and more! Check out this episode to find out more about our most recent Catalyst Mission Trip!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Cristian Lachica rejoins the podcast and shares a bit about the crazy Sunday he had at church this past week. Then the guys dive into a discussion on identity, and more specifically about hearing God's voice as He speaks to us our identity. Check out some amazing stories of God's goodness in this episode!Here is the link for the Youtube Videos (they are really audio files on Youtube) for the Jamie Winship teachings that were referenced on this episode.https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgPCAt1xk9cGbnoVfqfpjnnNO_NqAkG1Usi=3YtPagWnqyYi3mEz----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
After a brief hiatus while Damon and Kyle were in Africa, the guys are back for another episode. We start out with a couple highlights of the Africa trip, then talk about the most recent multigen service with Robert Harris sharing about love. It was good to be back recording, check out this episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
We continue our series on Fear to Faith with a follow up podcast to this past Sunday's sermon. The guys start off with Brett and Kyle sharing about some additional serving opportunities that they have had recently, and how they have been encouraged for the future of the next generations. Then the conversation shifts into a deep dive what the fear of man and fear of God are, and how having a proper fear of God will help to set us free from the fear of man. Check out this episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Don Hirata joins the guys to share some of the things that God has been doing in his life. He starts off the conversation with a discussion about legacy and trust, and then moves on to talking about his season of saying "Yes" to the Lord. In one of our longest episodes yet, Don shares a bunch of stories about how God showed up, and how his saying yes really opened doors for him to see God move in some miraculous ways. You won't want to miss this one!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Cristian Lachica starts his journey to getting a spot on the podium with his first guest spot on the pod. The guys continue our series on Fear to Faith, with Cristian sharing about some of his recent schooling, and how it is preparing him for a career that most people (Damon especially) would find extremely scary. They talk about different ways the enemy tries to instill fear so that we don't hear God's voice, and some ways to approach it. The episode closes with a discussion about the differences between being fearless and being brave. Check out this fun episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
We welcome Brett Yee, a blast from the past, to the podcast for the first time! Brett shares some things that God has been highlighting to him recently, which really resonated with Damon as they are tied to our recent multigen services. Then the guys talk about how God has revealed Himself in different ways as a father, and especially as they have become fathers. We even get a guest appearance from the voice of Mimo...if you want to know how, you'll have to check out this episode!PS., If you haven't heard from Brett in a while, or don't know him, you'll want to stay till the end of this episode to hear about some of the cool stuff he's been able to do.----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Lis Komae is back to help us talk about anxiousness and how we deal with it. The conversation takes many twists and turns, and takes a wide perspective on what anxiousness is, some of the causes, and how we can walk with the Lord in the midst of feeling anxious. ----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Dylan Gohata joins Brett and Damon to help us dive deeper into the topic of joy. This episode was off the dome, so we look at joy from a variety of angles. If you want to experience more joy in your life, you'll want to check out this episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
The guys are back to reflect on the new series that we are going through as a church, From Fear To Faith: Preparing To Step In. The discussion begins with some discussion about the nature of fear, and how to recognize where the fear is coming from, and some ways to deal with our fear. Then Kyle transitions the discussion toward how do we step forward in faith, with Brett sharing more details about his dad's journey of saying yes to God, and how God showing up each time he said yes grew his faith. If you struggle with fear, you will want to check out this episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Bonny Briney joins Kyle and Damon this week as we celebrate all the mom's and spiritual mom's out there. She begins the episode sharing about this season in her life where she has been intentional to saying yes to God, which is one reason she came on the podcast when Damon asked her. From there, she shares about some of her experiences as a mom, and how she has been trying to share her faith with her kids. We have so many special women at our church, and want to acknowledge and celebrate the influence they have in our lives as moms and spiritual moms! Their impact is much more then they know.----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
The guys are back after a 2 week break with a follow up to this past Sunday's sermon from Brett on Patience. They start off with some behind the scenes from the service, and share some additional insights into God's plan for us to be patient people. If waiting is difficult for you, then you'll want to check out this episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Lis Komae joins the podcast for the first time to continue our series on Ephesians and talking about the dreaded word S****T...no its not that word, its the word submit. Lis shares about some personal experiences where God asked her to submit in her marriage, and how that changed her intimacy with the Lord, and how trusting Him helps us to submit in other relationships. Lis shares some powerful encouragement so you won't want to miss this one!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
We are in a season of transitions at church, with so much going on that we missed recording last week! So we're back, just Damon and Kyle this episode to talk about some of the changes, as well as things to look forward to as we move toward becoming the City on a Hill. If you missed hearing our voices, you'll definitely want to listen to this episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Robert Ganiko joins the pod as a first time guest. We bring back an old segment, what has God been highlighting to you recently, and Kyle gets a taste of hosting the whole episode! We have a lot of fun with Rob, and he shares about his journey of maturing in Christ and walking the walk. Check out this episode----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
The usual suspects are back for this episode as we continue our journey through the book of Ephesians. This week we follow up with Chapter 4 verses 17 to 32 and have a few different stories about experiencing living out of the new man and putting off the old. This episode concludes with a deeper discussion on verse 28, giving some practical steps to help us not just put off the old, but also put on the new. Check it out!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
We were a little behind on our release this week, so Trish asked what was up. We told her we were behind and said, "whatchu gonna do about it?" and then she showed up to record. In this episode, we continue our follow up on Ephesians by discussing how God wants us to mature, and reflect on Kyle's recent sermon. There are a lot of laughs, and a lot of convictions in this episode, so whatchu gonna do about it?----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
We take a break from our series on Ephesians to discuss our multigenerational series on the Fruit of the Spirit. For multigenerational services we will be breaking from our normal series to continue with sermons that are more geared for our whole church family! This week we discuss Damon's recent message on Peace, and talk about a few things he didn't have time to share during the message. If you enjoyed the recent service, then this episode will expand on it! Check it out.----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
You know its going to be a thoughtful episode when the title says "know it" three times. In this one, the guys continue with Ephesians 3 and talk about the journey to "knowing" the love that surpasses knowledge in their own lives. If you have been feeling stuck in your spiritual walk, this is the episode that may provide some practical tips to breakthrough. Check it out----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Tritia Lachica is back to join Kyle and Damon for this episode where we continue in Ephesians 3:1-14. The episode kicks off with some of their most memorable movie plot twists, including one that was spoiled for Damon and how that impacted how he watched the movie. Then they continue to discuss the mystery of the unity that God had intended from the beginning that was revealed in Christ, and how the enemy tries to use our differences to divide us so that we don't step into what God has for us. Check out this episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
In what was supposed to be an episode continuing our series on Ephesians, the discussion sets off on a bit of a tangent as the guys talk about a commercial that aired during the super bowl this past weekend. This might be the discussion you wanted but didn't know you wanted to hear about!----------------To listen to the episode of the Think Biblically podcast that is referenced in this episode, follow this link.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/he-gets-us-at-the-super-bowl-with-ed-stetzer/id1300837524?i=1000644359629----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Jon Hino returns to join the guys as we take a short break from Ephesians to talk about Testimonies! Jon is the host of our sister podcast, Catalyst Stories, so we thought it was a great opportunity to have him come on and share some reflections and insights on the topic of testimonies. The guys integrate our Bible Reading with this past Sundays testimony sharing with some fun dialog and encouragement into being able to make testimony sharing a regular part of our lives. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Also, if you haven't already listened or subscribed to Catalyst Stories, you can do it with the following links - Catalyst Stories is available onApple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts.----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Tritia Lachica is back to help us unpack Ephesians 2:1-10 and this past Sunday's sermon. As is usual when Trish comes on, there are a lot of laughs, as the group dives into discussions on the nature of grace and what it means to be God's masterpiece. Remember, there are 2 kinds of people in the world, ones who have listened to this episode and ones who have not, so be the former and check out this fun episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
We continue our series on the book of Ephesians, diving into Chapter 1:15-23. The episode kicks off with the guys sharing about an exercise they did at staff meeting, then dive deeper into this weeks reading. What is your hope in? This is a fundamental question that the guys talk about, and how it relates to our faith and spiritual maturity. Check out this "deep" episode full of changes in perspective!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
The guys are back with another episode, introducing our series on the book of Ephesians. The discussion starts with some reflections on the changes to the reading plan for 2024, and then moves to highlighting some of the main points from this past Sundays sermon on Ephesians 1:1-14. The "behind enemy lines" segment is back, focusing on the enemy's tactic of preventing us from experiencing every spiritual blessing that we have in Christ. The episode concludes with Brett sharing some personal stories about his journey with ungodly beliefs and how he has come to be more aligned with the truth. Check out this episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Happy New Year! The guys are back to talk about changes coming in 2024. One thing that hasn't changed (yet) is our intro music! As the guys discuss some potentially big changes on the way, they also discuss why change can be difficult, and some ways that having perspective checks can help make approaching change easier. Check out this episode to see some of the new and exciting things coming in 2024!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Jeremy Yuan makes his return to the podcast to help us recap a great year! The guys start the episode with some statistics for the year, will Trish make the podium? Then they talk about some highlights of the year for our church and for the podcast, and then talk about some things to look forward to in 2024! Thanks for making 2023 a year to remember----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Tritia Lachica is back to try to reclaim her spot on the podium for 2023! As we continue talking about identity, we discuss transitions, and how to help ourselves and others to have healthy transitions from one season in life to the next. Trish shares about a recent one for her, her adult son moving out of the house, and some things the Lord has shown her that have helped her during this season. As always its a really fun time with Trish on the episode, so you wont want to miss this one!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Sometimes it is time for a change. The guys kick off the episode talking about Black Friday purchases, which leads to Damon sharing about his experience with replacing his 7 year old computer. The discussion turns to our identity, and how even though we know that our new identity is good, making the changes to step into the new identity can seem daunting. Then the guys share some personal reflections on different ways they have had to make changes to how they think, especially about themselves, to not give the enemy a foothold and be in alignment with God's plan for their life.----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
The guys are back after a week off to celebrate Thanksgiving! They start the episode with a few highlights from the holiday break, then dive into a discussion about this past Sunday's sermon about our new identity in Christ. They go deeper into a theme introduced in a previous episode, that there is a cost to deliverance from the old man, and then wrap up with some encouragement as we step into living out our new life in Christ.----------------If you are interested in watching the music video for Danny Gokey's song Stay Strong that was referenced in this video, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/TY-jh4RS_I0?si=5z4naoSaY4M0AMxs----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
The guys are back to wrap up our series on God's Amazing Kingdom. This episode starts off with some reflections on the series so far, and Brett gives an update on how our youth are learning to have a defense for their faith. Then they get into a discussion about a recent testimony video that Damon and Kyle watched about a man who was once a Satanist and became a Christian. This leads to the guys talking about the power of prayer and the importance of walking in covenant with each other. The episode concludes with a call to be stronger together. If you want to hear some incredible, and possibly unbelievable testimony stories, you won't want to miss this episode!----------------If you are interested in watching the testimony video that is referenced in this episode, here is the link. https://youtu.be/dvQvEtw2Izg?si=Zl99GM5wsXNIruaR----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Jeremy Yuan makes his debut on the podcast in this unscripted, off the dome episode! We bring back an old segment with Jeremy sharing what God has been highlighting to him recently, and then continue our series about God's Amazing Kingdom talking about an aspect of the kingdom that may be often overlooked, fun. Check out this FUN episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
The guys return to discuss some reflections on the most recent sermon in our God's Amazing Kingdom series. It's an easy intro, since Kyle gave the sermon, so they talk about stewardship and how to navigate being a good steward. They try to tackle the topic from various angles and directions, so you won't want to miss Damon's failed joke and how Brett came up with the title for this episode.----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
After a few weeks of anticipation, we finally welcome Roxanne and Larissa to the podcast! They share some really encouraging stories about how their kids are living out their faith, and how they are trying to normalize faith in their families. You will definitely want to check out this episode, especially to see who they call out to come on the pod!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
The guys are back to continue the conversation that began in the last episode about how to "Be About It". They start off with Damon sharing about his experience running the Long Beach Marathon and even though he tried to run faster, his body only allowed him to run the time that he trained for. Then they talk about how we may need to look to make changes to our habits and routines to achieve different results in our lives. You'll want to check out this episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Dylan Gohata joins the guys to share a bit about his experience in Junior High. Then the guys continue our series on God's Amazing Kingdom with some reflections on this past Sunday's sermon by Pastor Sam. Check out this episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Tritia Lachica is back to expand on some of the topics that were introduced last week as we continue our series on God's Amazing Kingdom. The discussion begins with some encouragement to "try something new" as our church has started some new activity groups to gathere together to build community. Then they have a fun conversation reflecting on this past Sundays sermon, with some past memories of multigenerational services when they all had younger kids. Check out this fun episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Tritia Lachica returns to the podcast to continue our series on God's Amazing Kingdom and talk about the contrast between the Dominion of Darkness and God's Kingdom. There is a behind enemy lines segment which highlights some of the ways that the enemy tries to impose his kingdom and get us to say no to opporunities that God wants to use to bless us. Trish does give a major kudos shoutout to one of the members of our congregation who really blessed her with his testimony, want to find out who it is? You'll have to listen to this really fun episode.----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
In this episode we kick off the new series on God's Amazing Kingdom. The guys start out with a quick recap of this past Sunday's sermon, and talk about how it is easier to talk about the characteristics of something than to define that that thing actually is. Then they disscuss a few key characteristics about God's Kingdom, namely that God is on the throne and that it is a kingdom full of love. Want to know where the hot dog comes in? You'll have to listen to find out!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
We're back after a brief post retreat hiatus to do an episode full of retreat highlights and shoutouts. If you didn't attend the retreat, hopefully it will help you get caught up with some of the stuff we talked about, and if you did attend, hopefully it brings back some great memories, and gives some behind the scenes insights into the goings on. Either way, you'll want to listen to this episode!
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Pastor Barry is back to answer more of your questions on some of the passages in the New Testament that we have read through since our last Ask The Pastor episode. This time, we have questions from Mark Sakakura, Marilynn Hatanaka, Ezra Anema, Eli Anema, and Robert Harris. There were some great questions this round, so you will definitely want to check out this episode! If you have a question that you would like to ask for our next round of Ask The Pastor, please send to podcast@catalystchristiancommunity.org.
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After a brief break, Damon and Kyle return to give a teaser to the upcoming Catalyst All Church Retreat. Ezra joins the guys to share a few memories of past retreats and what he is looking forward to this year. Then Kyle and Damon give a preview of whats to come, as well as sharing how even the process of preparing for this years retreat has been different. Check out a bit of insider baseball on this episode!
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Are you in a season where it feels your faith is being tested? Have you ever been in a season like that? In this episode, the guys explore what may be going on in difficult seasons, and some of the things God may be doing when we experience testing. You will definitely want to check it out!
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The guys wrap up our Facing Giants series with an episode that gives a different perspective on what may be going on when we face giants. They talk through some of Ephesians 6, and bring back the behind enemy lines segment. They close off with a message of hope, that God has given us what we need to face the giants, all while knowing that He has won the war. Check out this throught provoking episode!
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We are super excited about this episode that was totally unexpected, unplanned, but definitely set up by God. We got a chance to catch up with William, who was just on a special missions trip that started in Minnesota and ended in Southern California. Its amazing how God wove together different encounters between our recent YWAM team and William, and even crazier how he ended up attending Catalyst on the same Sunday they returned, and then how he just happened to be at the Freedom Center when we were recording our YWAM recap episodes. He shares about his trip, and it is totally one of obedience and stepping out in faith, and how God showed up in so many ways. This is definitely a can't miss episode!
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We are back with a few more of our youth for another fun YWAM recap episode. This time around we welcome Sean Kim, Sydney and Sam Lee to share about their experiences. Some of the stories they share are familiar, but from a different perpective so it is great to see how our young people are processing what the Lord is doing as they step out in faith. You don't want to miss this episode!
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Matt Deguchi, Micah and Mimi Binuya join the podcast to continue our mini YWAM series. They share about some of the challenges they faced, and Micah shares about how this trip was different than the previous one. You will be amazed at some of the ways that God showed up in this really fun episode.
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Garrett, Grant, Ashley, and Gevin Kaay join the podcast to share about their experiences on the recent Magnetic trip with YWAM to Salem Oregon. They share about some of the amazing God stories they had, as well as how they had to overcome a few giants along the way. There are so many amazing testimonies, you won't want to miss this episode! Also coming soon, we have a few more episodes that will release in the coming days with more of our Magnetic youth as they share about their experiences on the trip. We also have a surprise special guest for one. You will really be encouraged and enjoy hearing from our church young people!
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Steph Hino joins the guys for this episode to talk about some ways that we can help our kids to be able to face their giants. In this wide ranging conversation, they discuss some of the different things that have been done in their families, as well as some of the revelations that God has given regarding how overcoming giants helps our kids to become who they were created to be. If you are in a position of influence over someone younger, you won't want to miss this episode!
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After a few weeks off, Brett rejoins Kyle and Damon to continue our series on Facing Giants. The guys start the episode with some clarification on what they think the phrase "How are you, you?" means, and how that helps us to face giants. Then they dive into how our perception and mindset allow our giants to grow or become easier to tackle. If you feel like you are constantly facing adversity, this is an episode you won't want to miss!
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Dr. Agnes Chen is back for another dramatic Bible adaptation, this time to tell the story of David and Goliath. Kyle and Damon come along for the ride and discuss how to face some of the giants in our lives, and how they can actually prepare us for our future. Check out this really dramatic, really fun episode!
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Garrett Kaay returns to the podcast to continue our relational evangelism series and share a bit about his upcoming YWAM trip to Salem, Oregon and some of the ways that he has followed the Holy Spirit to share God's love at school. They conclude the episode giving a promo to an upcoming film The Sound of Freedom, releasing July 4th, about one man's journey to save kids from being trafficked. Check out this emotional episode.
Trailer for Sound of Freedom. https://youtu.be/hyyyKcfJRGQ
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The guys are back to discuss the need for mentors and coaches to help us grow spiritually to Be Like Christ. Many times we get the may think the two terms are interchangeable, so they start by talking about the subtle differences between the two, and how we need to have a good balance of mentors and coaches as well as the pitfalls of having too many of one and not the other. The guys share a lot of personal experiences from being both coaches and mentors, so this is an episode you won't want to miss.
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Henry and Noah Chi chat with the guys about their recent sermons and expand their thoughts on relational evangelism. The guys talk about a recent video released about the Oklahoma womens softball team (see link below to view the video), and how it can be an encouragement for us to look for ways to share our faith. Then they talk about the process of evangelism, and how having a relational perspective can help alleviate the pressure of trying to get a yes, and can also be more effective. Henry and Noah close by giving a blessing to the dads on this Father's Day episode.
Link to video about Oklahoma Women's Softball https://youtu.be/bRwIrUTT3Rg
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The guys are back after a week hiatus to start a new season on Relational Evangelism. Today's discussion centers around the golden rule, and how it can help us point people to God. Check out this fun and deep conversation!
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Garrett Kaay rejoins the podcast to help the guys continue our series on Standing Strong in our faith. The episode starts out with Damon sharing a little bit about his recent trip to Japan, and what God highlighted to him about how his experience and how it relates to living out our faith. Then the guys dive into the story about Elijah hearing God's voice and how it helped him to stand strong. It was supposed to be a short episode, but as usual the guys have a lot to say that you won't want to miss!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
It's just the guys for this episode, and they continue the series on Standing Strong with an episode that focuses on God's plan for people. God wants us to be Holy, not just good, and through Jesus we all have the opportunity to be holy. The guys discuss some of the obstacles to holiness, and give some personal confessions in the process. Check out this very interesting episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
The guys welcome new mom Deborah Chon to the podcast to help celebrate and honor all the moms out there. Deborah shares about some of the things that God has been teaching her since becoming a mom, and how God has used her motherhood to help reconcile her with her own mom. We want to honor and celebrate all the moms out there, both physical and spiritual moms! Happy Mothers Day!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Agnes is back to help us continue with our series on Elijah! After mentioning that he missed last Sunday's sermon, Brett asks for a recap of the story of Elijah battling the prophets of Baal. Then they have a discussion on the topic of expectancy, and how God wants us to participate in what He is doing and to have expectancy that He is going to show up. You wont want to miss all the surprises and fun of this weeks episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
The guys welcome Brandon Hojo back to the podcast for what is HOPEfully our best episode yet! If you were wondering, hope is the topic of the day, and how hope helps us experience a more robust faith. The Behind Enemy Lines segment is back for this episode, where they explore the different ways the enemy tries to rob us of hope. Check out this fun, full of surprises, episode that is HOPEfully one of our best! ----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Brett, Kyle and Damon kick off our next sermon series on Elijah with an wide ranging episode that talks a little bit about this past Sunday's Catalyst Sermon and some of the thoughts that came from it. They also talk about how living counterculturally may seem difficult, but it is actually the path to experiencing more life, love, joy and peace. If you have been wanting more scripture verses, this episode is full of them! Check it out!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
The guys share some reflections on Easter, trying to relate to different characters in the Easter story. Then they discuss what it might have looked like if Jesus's death and resurrection happened in the age of social media. The episode closes with an intro to the next sermon series. Check out this fun episode in which the guys talk about everything from football to salsa to taking a stand for our faith!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Damon and Kyle help us get ready for Easter by sharing about some of the contexts that may be foreign to us, but help bring more fullness to God's Easter Redemption plan.----------------Link to video by Ray VanderLaan with more context for Easter----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Sakura Reese returns to the podcast to talk with the guys about how we can help our kids to have a fruitful view of finances. They start the discussion talking about a part of the parable of the soils that was highlighted during Pastor Barrys most recent sermon, then introduce the term optimal deprivation, and wrap up with some practical things we can do to help our kids to understand how they can use their finances. Check out this episode!----------------Ted Talk that Kyle referenced - https://youtu.be/CyElHdaqkjoPodcast on Optimal Deprivation - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intentional-parents-podcast/id1462206659?i=1000604259024----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Jonathan Poon joins the guys this week to dive in and talk about how God wants us to view our finances. They start off talking about some of the different ways that people view money, and share about their own personal ways they naturally view finances. As the discussion continues, they talk about different ways they have tried to consecrate finances, as well as how culture tries to influence us to have our money in between us our most important relationships. The guys try to keep it light on a pretty heavy topic, so check it out!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Brittany Hirata joins the guys to conclude our Created and Called series. They talk about God's design for us, and the ways that the enemy has hijacked things to hinder our ability to experience the world the way that we were intended to. Check out this fast paced, lively episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Pastor Barry joins the crew to answer questions submitted by our Catalyst Family. Shout outs to Ezra Anema, Steph Hino, Martha Donnenfield and her small group, Pastor Barrys small group, Eli Anema and Craig Yamachika for submitting questions! We get a chance to go pretty deep on some of these, so you won't want to miss this episode!We will be doing this again, so if you didn't get a chance to submit one this time, there will be other opportunities. ----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
We continue our Created and Called series with our special guest Pen Yamachika! Pen and the guys talk about how the marriage relationship was intended to mirror our relationship with God, and how our marriage really highlights the choices that we make each day. They close with a discussion about the stages of marriage, and how no matter what stage your in, including the stage of singleness, there is hope in Christ! You won't want to miss this episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
We kick off our Created and Called series with a roundtable discussion surrounding gender. The guys give a little introduction into Messy Grace and how it can apply to controversial topics like gender. They talk about some of the issues surrounding this topic, andd how we as believers should respond in truth and grace. This episode introduces a new segment called "Behind Enemy Lines" where they try to give some insight into what the enemy might be doing to push people away from God. Don't miss this episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Mimo is back to help us conclude the True Disciple Series and we talk about what Jesus wants from us as disciples. We talk about a few of the stories from this past weeks reading plan, and how they help us to see that maybe Jesus believes in our ability to BLC more than we do. Check out this weeks episode, and if you haven't yet, listen to Stephanie Minami's testimony on our sister podcast Catalyst Stories.----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Tritia Lachica joins the guys to try to reclaim a spot on the podium of most guest appearances for this year. They talk about a different aspect of being a disciple, when we are discipling others. One common theme is discipling their kids, but there is plenty to talk about regarding the ways we intentionally and unintentionally disciple the people around us. Whether you have kids or not, you will want to check out this really fun episode.----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Sakura Reese joins the guys as to discuss some of the obstacles that the enemy and the world put in front of us to hinder our discipleship. They talk about some of the interesting points that were brought up in Pastor Oh's most recent sermon, and have a lot of laughs in the process. If you've never heard of the term FOBO, you won't want to miss this episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Mimo joins the guys to kick off the "True Discipleship" series. They start off the discussion by sharing what discipleship means to each of them, and then talk about what it looks like for us to make the paradigm shift to allow disciple of Jesus be a significant part of our identity. Follow along with the discussion as our church focuses on discipleship during this seeason.----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Dale Deguchi makes her debut on the Engage to Flourish podcast, sharing some thoughts about Psalm 23 that she wasn't able to share in her most recent sermon. This was our first venture into this type of episode, and it turned out to be really fun and insightful, you won't want to miss.----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Kyle and Brett join Damon to discuss the vision for the Engage to Flourish podcast for 2023. The content for this year will look a bit different than it did in 2022, so check out this episode to see where we plan to go for this upcoming year! ----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Sam Lee, Sydney Lee, and Garrett Kaay join the podcast to talk about all the goings on behind the scenes in the creation of The ChristMixTape program put on by our Magnetic Youth Group for Christmas this year. They share about some of the ways that God has been leading them to work together using their strengths, some of the speedbumps they had in creating the show, and some of the ways that they were able to see different people step up in very unexpected ways. This is a fun episode you won't want to miss.----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
A long awaited guest, Kimiko Arakaki is this weeks guest to the podcast. Kimiko starts the conversation sharing about how God has been highlighting worship in all circumstances. Then she talks about the different ways that God has been using her in her community at school, and on the missions field to make an impact for His Kingdom. Kimiko always has great stories and lots of energy, so you won't want to miss this episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Brandon, Brett, and Kyle have hijacked the podcast to recap the highlights of 2022. They start off with some cool analytics for the podcast, then talk about some of the highlights of the year for Catalyst as a church, and close it off with some favorite episodes of the podcast for 2022. 2022 was a great year for our church, looking forward to all God has in store for 2023!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Where does the word Christmas come from? Damon and Brett dive into some of the origins of the word Christmas, and give some other insights about the Christmas season in this conversation with topics ranging from Santa to salsa. Check out this fun conversation!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Mimo Anema is our guest for this special lead up to Christmas episode. Mimo shares about how God has been highlighting eliminating hurry in her life. As is usual for this time of year, busyness can be overwhelming, so Mimo shares about how God has been having her create boundaries so that she can be fully present with the most important people in her life. If this time of year seems overwhelming, this is an episode you won't want to miss!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Brett and Kyle are back to continue the conversation they started in the last episode, starting the episode sharing about some of the ways that Catalyst is partnering with people on the front lines in the battle against sex trafficking. The discussion shifts to help reveal more of the spiritual battle we are in and how God has given us tools to be victorious. The enemy wants us to be worriers, but God wants us to be warriors for Him! Check out this thought provoking episode!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
In a roundtable episode, the guys open with a discussion about the recent scandalous ad campaign released by the fashion company Balenciaga. From there, they talk about what our role as believers is in a culture that is moving more and more in a secular direction, and how we want to be equipped to stand for God. We are in the midst of a spiritual war, if you want to be more equipped to be victorious in the everyday spiritual battles, this is an episode you wont want to miss!----------------Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts!
Brett is back to share some of the things that God has been highlighting to him about being thankful. As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, Brett and Damon help us to think about all the things we are thankful for, and how God wants us to experience more blessing how our posture affects our ability to receive it. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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As we close our series on spiritual practices and spiritual disciplines, Damon wanted to make sure that we didn't forget to include the practice of silence and solitude. He shares about his experience of the practice, and how it has changed over time. Damon also discusses with Brett one of the lessons from the Forge, and how it can be used in our every day lives. If silence and solitude sounds like a practice you don't want to try, you'll want to listen to this episode!
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Kyle Anema returns to the show to discuss the role of technology in our spiritual journey. Kyle and Damon begin the discussion differentiating a device and an instrument, and how we can look at technology as one of the other. As they continue, the conversation moves toward the relationship between technology and spiritual practices, and how it can either be used as an enhancement to our faith, or as a distraction from it. If you are wrestling with navigating the use of technology and faith, then you won't want to miss this episode! If you want to hear more from the discussion by John Mark Comer and Andy Crouch, you can check out their podcast episode with this link: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tL2I0MTEwNDkzLTRlNjQtNDRhOC05YjI0LWRhNzA1ZWRjMDg4ZA/episode/MzA5NmU2OTQtZjMxNi00M2JjLThiOTMtNzc3NjU4ZWFjMTc2?hl=enved=2ahUKEwjGpsTemKH7AhVyMUQIHWRsC7UQjrkEegQICBAFep=6
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She's baaack! Last week's episode ended on a cliff hanger, as Damon and Tritia opened up a can of worms by starting a discussion on the Dark Night of the Soul, so we decided to have that be the topic for this episode. Damon gives a description of what the Dark Night is, and why God allows us to go through seasons where His presence distant, then Trish shares one of her experiences going through a season where she had to overcome many trials. In retrospect, she is able to see how God used that experience to help shape her, and how she has come out on the other side stronger and more mature in her faith. If you have been or are going through a season where it seems like God is distant, you will want to check out this episode for some encouragement into what may be going on.
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Tritia Lachica is back for for this fun episode of the Engage to Flourish podcast! Trish gives an update about how God has been leading her to address something she shared about the last time that she was on the podcast, and how that relates to the spiritual practice of consecration. Damon and Trish also have a discussion about sloth, and how there may be a larger understanding to what sloth actually is. In trying to close this episode, they end up starting a new discussion about the Dark Night of the Soul, which will be continued on next weeks show. So you'll want to catch this one, to prepare you for what's to come on the next one!
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There has been a lot of great stuff going on with our middle schoolers at The Forge, so Brett is back to share about what they have been going through. He gives some insight into some of the ways that God has been highlighting how we can take small things and make them bigger than they should be, especially when they are negative, and how we can do the same with God's Truths. Brett also shares some of the spiritual practices he has been imparting to our middle schoolers, and Damon gets a chance to share about how those things have been translating into the home. Check out this fun episode!
Here are the verses that Brett is having the middle schoolers memorize: Proverbs 3:5-6 James 1:12 Psalm 86:11 Galatians 6:8-9 Jeremiah 29:11 Philippians 4:6-7 Ephesians 1:7-8 Hebrews 4:16 John 14:15-17 1 John 4:6 Psalm 25:5 Titus 2:11-14
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Evasia Holle returns to the podcast to share about some of the spiritual practices that she has incorporated in her life that have helped her during difficult times and times where she has wrestled with her faith. From making space for God by following His nudging, to being intentional in her relationships, to setting reminders on her phone she shares some very practical ways to connect with the Lord during seasons of struggle. She also shares vulnerably about how in the midst of difficult times, we can thrive by recognizing our dependency on the Lord. If you have been in a difficult season, or have ever wrestled with your faith, this is an episode you won't want to miss!
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Kyle Anema returns to the podcast to discuss Pastor Barry's 30 Day challenge that Pastor Barry issued on Sunday. The challenge consists of 30 days of asking the Lord how do You see me?, how do You feel about me?, and how do You think about me? Kyle and Damon talk about how to deal with some of the dry times when approaching spiritual disciplines, and how some spirtiual practices may come more natural to some people than others. Damon and Kyle always have a good time talking to each other, so enjoy being a part of the discussion!
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We kick off our series on Spiritual Disciplines with special guest Agnes Chi! Agnes shares about how God is transforming areas of her life that she felt there was little hope for change. Then Damon and Agnes discuss the topic of Sabbath, Agnes shares some of the ways that her family have been practicing Sabbath, and then shares how much fun it has been for her family to incorporate it into their regular family rhythms. If you are someone always on the go, you won't want to miss this episode!
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Brett is back to continue the introduction to our series on Spiritual Disciplines to help Damon unpack the why behind the seeries. They discuss how our church is trying to help people grow spiritually during the 166 hours a week they are not at church, talk about how disciplines are a foundation for discipleship, and how God wants to transform us into the image of His Son. If you are as excited as we are about this series, check out this episode!
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Brett Hirata guest hosts for this episode of the Engage to Flourish podcast and has Damon share some of the things that God has been highlighting to him about reintroducing spiritual practices and spiritual disciplines back into his life. Damon shares some personal experiences that have helped him to experience spiritual disciplines in a fresh way, and introduces a new series upcoming for the podcast focusing on spiritual disciplines. If you have negative feeling about spiritual disciplines, then this is a great listen, and might help see them from a different perspective!
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Paul and Marilynn Hatanaka are our guests for this very special Grandparent's Day episode of the podcast. They share about the different ways that God has been leading and guiding them as they have gotten older, and some of differences between being parents and being grandparents. Paul shares a few of the different ways that they try to help spiritually guide and bless their grandkids, and Marilynn gives us some insight into why we see her volunteering in so many different ministries at church! They also give a very special prayer of blessing for each of the grandparents that are listening, you wont want to miss this episode!
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Pastor Erik Kakimoto from Cerritos Baptist Church returns to the podcast to share about his trip to the Middle East. He talks about the uniqunesss of his trip, how he was forced to be fully dependant on the leading of the Holy Spirit, and what God showed him about the body of Christ in seeing the different personalities of the members of his team leading to amazing opportunities to minister to people. He closes the episode inviting listeners to Vision School, the missions training from InterCP, the organization he went with. For more information about Vision School you can visit the Cerritos Baptist Church website through this link: https://www.cerritosbaptist.org/connect-events/event/283/vision-school/2022-09-14. Vision School is being hosted at Cerritos Baptist Church on Wednesday evenings starting September 14.
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In this first episode of a 2 part series, Erik Kakimoto, Senior Pastor of Cerritos Baptist Church joins the podcast to share an amazing story about how God took what was supposed to be a day of solitude and mountain biking and turned his heart toward missions in the Middle East! He shares vulnerably about many of his hesitations on this journey, and how God was continuously working in his heart to get him to say yes to go. We are so excited to share this awesome story of God's leading. And don't forget to check out the second part of this 2 part series where Pastor Erik shares about his trip, which he just came back from earlier this summer!
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Catalyst's newest staff member, Stephanie Hino is our guest for this episode! Steph is our new Children's Ministry Senior Staff leader, and we are excited to have her share some of her background working with kids at Bethel Church, and her heart and vision for our kids at Catalyst. If you have kids, this is definitely an episode you won't want to miss as we get to know and welcome Steph!
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Micah Binuya, Alyssa Miyake, and Sam Lee join the podcast to share about their recent experiences at the Magnetic Youth Retreat. They give a behind the scenes look at what happens at Magnetic retreats, what sets them apart from a typical Sunday morning, and their takeaways from this one. They bring a lot of fun and excitement, as well as a lot of maturity to this episode, you will definitely want to hear what they have to say!
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Our guest for this episode is Mindi Tengan! Mindi shares about how God has been highlighting the terms "time" and "people" and how He wants her to use her time and reach out to others. Then she talks about different ways that she has been a Catalyst, and how God has used her in different ways to share his heart with people in her community. Mindi also shares about how the spiritual legacy that her parents have left her has shaped her spiritual life, and how she wants to pass that down to her kid(s). Mindi is such a fun person, you'll really enjoy her sharing!
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We finally get a chance to release an episode focusing on fasting with our special guest Kristen Poon! Kristen shares about different ways God has been highlighting being present and then we get to talk about her journey toward making fasting a regular part of her routine. As our church enters a season of fasting, this episode talks about a few different things we have learned about fasting through John Mark Comers podcast, as well as sharing about Kristen's recent experiences with fasting. We hope that this episode will help you to choose to participate with our church in fasting as we pray for our families, consecrate ourselves to the Lord, and seek direction on future facility. May you have a great experience with fasting! To hear John Marks podcast on fasting click on one of these links: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts
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We welcome Kaylilani Minami as our guest for this episode! Kayli starts out by sharing about how God has been revealing His heart to her in new ways, especially on her recent missions trip to Mexico. Then Kayli shares about her trip and some of the amazing things she saw God do, as well as how He really blessed her as she stepped out in faith. Damon and Kayli close out the conversation with a discussion on the spiritual legacy that God wants us to pass on to the future generations. Check out this really fun episode!
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Loren Tengan is our guest for this episode of the podcast! To start Loren shares about some of the things that God highlighted to him on his recent month long getaway to Portland. This season for the podcast is focusing on different ways that people are intentional in how they engage the Lord. Loren shares about some of the ways that he has been convicted to fill the 165 hours a week that he is not at church with other opportunities to grow in his faith and his relationship with God. To close, Loren tells about some of his favorite books that he would encourage us to check out. Come enjoy this conversation, especially if you have been wanting to be more intentional about your spiritual growth and don't know where to start!
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Anna Villanueva is our guest for this episode! Anna begins by sharing about how God has been highlighting that He wants her to establish more spiritual routines and practices in her life. Then she shares about a few of the practices that He has been leading her in such as fasting, silence and solitude. Anna tells a bit about her Catholic upbringing and how full circle she has come in regards to different practices which has led her to a place where she can add spiritual disciplines, but do it as a disciple where she is able to experience them as lifegiving, by keeping the heart and spirit of the discipline rather than just a thing to check off her checklist. God wants us to be able to connect with Him, so if that is something that you have been wanting, you'll definitely want to check out this episode!
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Jon Hino returns to the podcast to make an awesome announcement. Before he gets to the annoucment, Jon shares about how God has been raising his expectation level for who God is and what God can do. Then Damon and Jon have a conversation about how God wants us to live in communities where there is a culture of honor. Finally Jon tells us about a new podcast and video series he has been working on called Catalyst Stories, where he will be interviewing people and having them share stories of how God hand has been at work recently, but also in their whole lives. The first episode of the video series will premier on July 3, and the first podcast will be released in mid July and will also be available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts. Be on the look out for them! If you have any amazing God stories that you would like to share, you can email Megan Deguchi at megan@catalystchristiancommunity.org and Megan or Jon will get back to you to start the process of having your testimony shared on the podcast or in the video series.
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Todd Tabon is our guest for this episode! He shares about how God has been highlighting to him the ways that God has been present in his life from the gym to the garden. Then Todd and Damon share a bit about their history together, and how a lot of it has revolved around their competitive natures and wanting to challenge each other. They talk about how hard work does not need to be hard, it can actually be fun when we do it together, and how much we grow when we are challenged compared to how little we grow when we are comfortable. Todd then shares some of the activities he has been doing and his heart to invite others to do things together. With Todd everything is fun, so check out this really fun episode!
For this episode, we welcome back Mark Lachica to the podcast! Mark shares about how God has been helping him to be present with people even during busy seasons. Then he describes his journey as a father, and how he has been trying to raise his sons. We discuss the state of fatherhood in our country, and how the enemy has been trying to take fathers out of the home and some of the consequences of the absences of fathers. Mark then shares a few personal stories of God's leading him as a father, showing how he got a chance to experience God's heart recently with his kids. You will definitely be touched by Mark's personal sharing. Blessings to all the dads and spiritual dads out there! Happy Fathers Day!
In this first of its kind roundable episode, we welcome Henry Chi and Kyle Anema to the podcast to discuss the topic of"Progressive Christianity." Henry shares about why he brought this topic to potentially be an upcoming Biblical Worldview class, and how Progressive Christianity is different than Christians with progressive political views. Then the guys discuss some of the main values that Progressive Christianity has according to progressivechristianity.org, and talk about how it may be its own religion, one that is not really Christian at all. If you have ever wondered what Progressive Christianity is, or wondered about the allure of the Progressive Christian Church, you definitely won't want to miss this episode! We will hold another Biblical Worldview Class covering this topic on June 26. For more information, check out this link: https://www.catalystchristiancommunity.org/events/biblical-worldview-class-progressive-christianity/2022-06-26
Robert Harris is our special guest for this episode! We start out the episode with Robert sharing what God has been highlighting to him as he has been getting older and gives an encouragement about how to continue to minister to others in different seasons in our lives. He then shares a bit about his life journey with the Lord, and how he has grown to get excited about reading the Bible. His love for the Word has made Robert a great teacher, and he will be leading the Men's Summer Bible study this year, and he closes with a brief preview of what he is going to be teaching. Trust me, it's going to be a study you won't want to miss! For more information and to sign up for Men's Bible Study, check out this link: www.catalystchristiancommunity.org/events/mens-summer-bible-study/2022-06-14
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Rianna Machida is our guest for this episode of the Engage to Flourish Podcast. Rianna shares about how God has been showing her hope through a difficult start to 2022. With the recent leak out of the Supreme Court that the longstanding court ruling in the case of Roe v. Wade could be potentially be overturned, Rianna shares about some of the misleading information about the case, and some of the implications that will come about if the final decision is to overturn the case. Then she shares about different ways that rhetoric has been used to sway people to be pro abortion, and how God calls us to value all life and protect the vulnerable. If you are struggling with how to respond in faith on the issue of abortion, you will definitely be touched and encouraged by Rianna's vulnerable sharing, and her heart for the most vulnerable. You won't want to miss this episode!
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Brett Hirata is our guest for this episode of the podcast. Brett is on staff at Catalyst, leading our newly formed Junior High Ministry. Brett shares how God has been highlighting to him about what it actually looks like to walk by faith. Then he shares about the new Junior High Ministry, and some of the content that he has been using to train up our young people. As we dive deeper in the discussion, Brett shares about some of the ways that different content we have gone through as a church have helped to shape him in his spiritual journey, and how he is trying to teach those lessons to the next generation. Check out this fun episode!
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Ida Akamine joins the podcast for this long awaited episode. She shares about how God has been highlighting his faithfulness to her, and she remembers how He is her first love. Then she shares about her heart for the parenting ministry at church, how God stirred her heart to spiritually lead her kids, and how He moved her to want to lead others as they parent their children. Ida gives some practical tips on how we can lead our kids spiritually with some very simple tools and she closes by sharing a little about an upcoming parenting class. Check out this episode, even if you don't have kids! To sign up for the upcoming parenting class, or for more information about the parenting ministry at Catalyst, email Ida at Ida@catalystchristiancommunity.org
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Returning to the podcast is Tritia Lachica with a special episode dedicated to all the moms, both physical and spiritual! Trish shares about how God has been highlighting obedience for her in this season that she's in, then gives us a look at the journey that God has taken her on to reconcile her with her family, especially her oldest son. She shares vulnerably about where she started as a mom, to where she is now, and everything in between. Her story shows that it is never too late for God to do miracles and reconcile a mother and son. You won't want to miss this fun, unfiltered episode!
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There are lots of laughs in this episode featuring Mark and Tritia Lachica. After sharing about what God has been highlighting to them individually, Mark and Trish dive into a discussion about God's plan for them to have a Biblical Marriage. They share about their story in how God worked in each of them to realign their relationship. Mark talks about how the Lord challenged him to love Trish how He loves, and Trish shares about how the Lord challenged her with the dreaded S word. Check out this really fun, high energy episode to find out what the Lord showed Mark and Trish about how he wanted them to live out their relationship together!
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We welcome Jodi Nakamoto for this highly anticipated episode! Jodi shares what the Lord has been highlighting to her about Spring Cleaning, and how we can all use a little bit of spiritual spring cleaning. Then Jodi shares her testimony about her Healing and Wholeness journey, which has really given her a heart to help others seek the Lord for their wholeness and led her to lead the prayer ministries at Catalyst. She then talks about the different ministries that fall under the category of Healing and Wholeness at our church, and helps to demystify what you might experience when you participate in one of the ministries. If you have felt prompted to reach out for one of the prayer ministries at Catalyst, but have had hesitations, then this episode is one you won't want to miss! To sign up for a session with one of the Healing and Wholeness ministries, contact Jodi at jodi@catalystchristiancommunity.org
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Joining us for this episode is Brandon Hojo. Brandon shares about how God has been good throughout his life, and how he has been able to see His fingerprints along the way. Then he shares a bit about his career journey in the TV/Film Industry, and how his faith has helped him to be a light in a secular industry. Brandon shares a bit about the opportunities that hes had to share his faith with his coworkers, and gives a few tips on creating opportunities to share our faith. He closes with an encouragement from a verse that God has highlighted to him that helps to keep each day in perspective. Join us as Damon and Brandon get a chance to reminisce a little, and really enjoy this fun conversation.
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In this episode, we are joined by Chie Hamada! Chie has been serving with Children's Ministry since the beginning of 2022, and God has called her to make the tough choice to pursue him in Hawaii. Chie shares about her journey at Catalyst, and how she is following God's call to something new in Hawaii. We will miss Chie dearly, but we know that the Lord has great things ahead for her!
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After being called out in the last episode, Mimo Anema joins the podcast to share about how God has been shifting her perspective about what things she should say yes to. Then she shares about her experience when Pastor Barry challenged the men in our church to step up, and how she has been processing why it impacted her so much. We have a lot of fun talking about pursuing the journey that God has us on, and not giving up to settle for whats comfortable. You won't want to miss this episode!
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For this episode, we welcome Kyle Anema to the podcast. Kyle shares a story about how God has been teaching him obedience, even when he doesn't see or know the potential outcome. Then Kyle and Damon have a discussion about how God has been leading them to be the men they were created to be. This episode closes with a few insights on how they are taking some of the things they have been learning about their calling as men and applying them to fatherhood as they raise their boys to become men. Here are the links to some of other podcasts mentioned in this episode: 6 Calls For Men - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/q-ideas-podcast/id1072608281?i=1000554356088 Boys to Men - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intentional-family/id1585603452?i=1000538353915
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In this episode, we are joined by the Chief Graphic Designer of Ahava Design, Sakura Reese! Sakura shares about how God has been reframing how she sees herself, and we talk about a recent experience that highlighted the ways that God has brought growth and healing in her life. She closes by sharing about her experience in designing the 4 volume Brave and Beautiful publication that she has been working on with Explicit Movement and Michele Okimura, and how God has been doing a great work through her and in her as she has been designing the magazines. Join in on this very relatable conversation!
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In part 2 of our interview with Michele Okimura, we get a chance to talk about Brave and Beautiful, a 4 volume publication that Explicit Movement is producing to help prevent young girls from being sex trafficked. Michele shares about how girls as young as junior high are being groomed to be trafficked in their schools. Then she shares about the journey God has taken her on from an idea to being ready to launch in the very near future. If you have children, or have a heart to end sex trafficking, this is a must listen to episode.For more information and to support Brave and Beautiful check out the links below: Website: www.braveandbeautiful.world Instagram: www.instagram.com/braveandbeautifulworld Facebook: www.facebook.com/braveandbeautifulworld
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In the first episode of a 2 part series, we are joined by the founder of the Explicit Movement, Michele Okimura. She shares with us a few things that God has been highlighting to her in her ministry. Then Michele walks us through her journey going from being the Childrens Director at her church to starting and leading the Explicit Movement, an organization that helps people to see God's design and purpose for sex and sexuality. We close this episode talking about some of the other resources that the Explicit Movement offers that can help you or someone that you love know God's purpose for sex, have a healthy perspective on it, and receive healing if there is any wounding in this area. For more information about the Explicit Movement, check out these links: Website: www.explicitmovement.org YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/ExplicitMovement Facebook: www.facebook.com/explicitmovementhawaii Instagram: www.instagram.com/explicitmovementhawaii/ To Purchase one of the books mentioned in the episode, follow these links: Explicit 21 Day Journal: https://store.explicitmovement.org/product/explicit-movement-21-day-interactive-journal/ Birth Of Explicit Movement: https://store.explicitmovement.org/product/the-birth-of-explicit-movement/
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In this episode we are joined by Olliver Villanueva. Ollie shares about how God has been challenging him to be open to new things. Then Ollie gives a bit of his history of involvement in creative arts and how the Lord has been leading him to interact with secular media and how we can find connection points to introduce people to God using themes and stories that we find in movies, tv shows and other media. Check out this fun conversation!
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Evasia Holle is our guest for this episode! She shares some of the ways that God has been having her step out of her comfort zone and the blessings that she has experienced as she follows His leading. Evasia and Megan share a testimony of a time when God used Evasia to help Megan step out of a difficult time in her life to experience more of what He has for her. Then Evasia shares some encouragement to help us to take steps from where we are into God's calling for us. Check out this fun conversation!
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This weeks episode features a very special guest, Pastor Sam Lee. We get to hear about how God has been leading Pastor Sam during his transition to a new ministry, as well as hear some stories about how God has used Pastor Sam to help people experience freedom through the gospel. You won't want to miss this episode! If you want to see more content from Pastor Sam, check out his website or his YouTube Channel!
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In this episode, Jon Hino is our guest and he shares about 3 things that God has been teaching him aboout how to experience peace and joy every day! Then Jon shares about how he has integrated his faith with his work, and some simple ways that God has opened the door for him to share his faith with others, and then concludes with a brief intro to the testimony series that is a part of the small group evangelism curriculum. Check out this engaging conversation! Lets Go Jesus!
In this episode, we get to hear from Pastor Ross Akamine! Pastor Ross shares about some ways that God has been leading him to shepherd his kids, as well as gives us a look at his journey from enjoying listening to worship music, to becoming the Pastor responsible for the direction of the worship ministry at Catalyst. Join in on this really fun conversation!
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In this episode, Damon and Megan give a heads up to what is to come for the Engage to Flourish podcast. They discuss some things that God has been highlighting to them recently, some topics they are excited to talk about, and some people they are looking forward to having come on the podcast. Join in and hear about the future of the Engage to Flourish podcast!
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In our very first episode of the Engage to Flourish podcast, we get to hear from Senior Pastor Barry Deguchi! He shares about some things God has been highlighting to him recently, some of the history of our church, what he wants people to experience when they come to Catalyst, and more! Join in on the conversation as we hear about how God has been leading Pastor Barry!
We are excited to announce our upcoming weekly podcast, Engage to Flourish, coming in January 2022. You can use the links below to listen and subscribe on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast or listen directly from our website.