The Podluck

The Podluck

A conversation podcast for Korean American Adventist about the intersection of Culture and Faith

  1. 4d ago

    Episode 13: A Potluck Mukbang

    This week we talk about the namesake of our podcast: Potluck! And in commemoration of potluck, we are doing a Mukbang Potluck Podcast! We talk about the history of Korean church potlucks and how much it is embedded in the fabric of the culture. We then discuss our personal experiences with potluck and how our churches organize and utilize potlucks. We end by talking about the role of potluck in church ministry and how it can be a barometer in the communal health of the church. Chapters: 0:00 Intro of mukbang and white shirt challenge 10:00 History of Potluck 14:46 Communal Element of Potluck 20:08 Logistics of Potlucks 28:11 Potluck as Minsitry 39:09 importance of Potluck

  2. Jul 14

    Episode 12: Pickleball

    This week we talk about Pickleball! We cannot talk about the intersection of culture and faith in our Adventist community without talking about Pickleball. Chris shares why he thinks Pickleball is the most Christian sport and Jason shares why he is hesitant to play. This kicks off a larger discussion of sports tournaments and if they aid or hinder ministry Chapters 00:00 Historic D.C. Weather05:29 The Rise of Pickleball23:27 The Basketball Tournament Controversy26:12 Impact of Tournaments on Ministry Effectiveness31:17 Effectiveness of Tournaments in Drawing People to Church36:19 Sports and Hobbies as Effective Outreach Tools

  3. Jul 7

    Episode 11: EM/KM

    This week we discuss the structure and dynamics of the English ministry (EM) and Korean ministry (KM) within the church, including the relationship between EM and KM pastors. We also explore the cultural and organizational aspects of the church within a church model, as well as the unique challenges and opportunities that arise from this structure. The conversation delves into the dynamics of the relationship between English Ministry (EM) and Korean Ministry (KM) pastors, highlighting the impact of leadership changes, staff meetings, and board meetings on the church. We finish by each sharing a KM Pastor that we enjoyed working with and helped enhance the overall church ministry because of their presence. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast10:32 Church Within a Church Model18:12 English Ministry and Korean Ministry Dynamics31:33 Community Services and Missions36:53 Staff Meetings and Coordination47:00 KM Pastors that we enjoyed working with

  4. Jun 30

    Episode 10: East Coast Korean Camp Meeting

    This is a special live on-location episode! Jason is at East Coast Korean Camp Meeting! They discuss the structure, leadership, as well as the anticipation and excitement surrounding the event. Jason answers questions about ECKCM such as organizational structure, what the worships are like, and the difference of hosting a Camp Meeting at a public university. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to The Podluck07:47 What it's like to be back!13:44 Differences in Leadership and Structure19:40 Lay Leaders and Anticipation for Camp Meeting25:54 Worship style at ECKCM32:44 Favorite East Coast Camp Meeting Stories

  5. Jun 23

    Episode 9: Cultural Effervescence

    In this special drop episode, Chris and Jason talk about 2 sporting events that took place recently: The World Cup and the New York Knicks Championship. They discuss the friendship between Korea and Mexico that is happening during the World Cup and compare it to their experience living in Southern California. They then talk about the Knicks Championship run and talk about the concept of collective effervescence; the idea of a group of people uniting for a common goal or hope, and how we experience it in our churches and in our personal spiritual journey. Chapters 00:00 Podluck Podcast Introduction06:43 Korea-Mexico World Cup Relationship13:25 Korean-Mexican Relationship in Southern California19:19 Loving The Idea vs. The Reality26:07 The Early Church's Cultural Challenges36:14 The Concept of Collective Effervescence40:22 The Transient Nature of Sports Joy vs. Everlasting Joy in Jesus

  6. Jun 16

    Episode 8: Dear Church Part 2

    We continue reading questions and comments that Pastors want to tell their churches. This episode we talk about Church Culture and the desire for a church to be built on prayer, the concept of consumerism, and the issue of inviting people to church when the church infrastructure is not ready for it. Chapters 00:00 Instagram Post Controversy07:18 Question One: A Church Culture Built on Prayer13:46 A Hypothetical Pastor's Struggle with Prayer21:33 Question Two: do u want to invite ppl to church?33:52 Question Three: We're Just Saying We Miss You

  7. Jun 9

    Episode 7: Dear Church

    During the annual EMPAC meeting, Chris and Jason asked Pastors to anonymously turn in questions or things they would like to say to their congregation. Chris and Jason reads some of those questions and comments and shares their thoughts about some of the honest feelings our pastors have. Chapters 00:00 Jason's Toe Update03:41 Intro of prompt to Pastors07:51 Question One: Sermons12:00 Pressure to Innovate and have Engaging Sermons19:02 Question Two: Honoring Sabbath26:30 Question Three: Youth Involvement28:14 Roles of Parent/Pastor/Church in Youth Involvement

  8. Jun 2

    Episode 6: Korean Korean

    This episode we continue our discussion about Korea's relationship with other groups by talking about the relationship between people from Korea and Korean Americans. We dive into topics such as the Korean-American experience and the differences in the way that the two groups perceive each other and how our churches are impacted by that dynamic Chapters 00:00 Exploring Korean-American Identity14:29 Geopolitical Perspectives on Korea and America19:55 Identity and Cultural Experience25:11 Integration and Community Needs36:00 Diversity and Experience of Jesus

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A conversation podcast for Korean American Adventist about the intersection of Culture and Faith

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  • Creator
    The Podluck
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Podluck
  • Show Website
    The Podluck

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