20 episodes

Konko Talk is a program where people in the Konko Faith talk about various topics.
The thoughts and opinions we share on this program may differ from yours, but we hope that you will enjoy and learn something new.
Perhaps we’ll learn something new that may affect our thoughts, behaviors and actions for the better.
Our different backgrounds, religions, thoughts, and culture provide a diversity that strengthens our community, just like biodiversity is essential for a healthy planet Earth.

Konko Talk Koichi Konko

    • Religion & Spirituality
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Konko Talk is a program where people in the Konko Faith talk about various topics.
The thoughts and opinions we share on this program may differ from yours, but we hope that you will enjoy and learn something new.
Perhaps we’ll learn something new that may affect our thoughts, behaviors and actions for the better.
Our different backgrounds, religions, thoughts, and culture provide a diversity that strengthens our community, just like biodiversity is essential for a healthy planet Earth.

    Konko Talk #19 "Exploring Faith Through Founder's Tales: A Journey with Konko Talk"

    Konko Talk #19 "Exploring Faith Through Founder's Tales: A Journey with Konko Talk"

    In this captivating episode of Konko Talk, hosts Koichi Konko, Rev. Edna, and Ms. Aimee delve into four profound episodes from the Founder of Konkokyo's life, revealing lessons on faith, resilience, and the beauty of maintaining a positive outlook amidst challenges. They share insights on the spiritual significance of pilgrimages, the nuanced teachings of Konkokyo through everyday practices, and the transformative power of embracing every life experience as a potential blessing. Join us for an inspiring journey that not only honors the legacy of the Founder but also invites listeners to reflect on their own paths of spiritual growth and curiosity.

    Key Points and Subtitles:
    Pilgrimage to Ise Shrine: Discover how a young Founder's journey to one of Japan's most sacred sites opened his eyes to a world beyond his village, fostering a sense of curiosity and connection with the divine.

    Barefoot in the Fields: Learn about the Founder's practice of walking barefoot to the fields as a form of spiritual training, and how balancing respect for familial concerns with divine instructions can lead to deeper insights and harmony.

    The Test of False News: A challenging episode where the Founder is tested with false information from the divine, leading to a moment of embarrassment that ultimately strengthens communal bonds and faith among his family and himself.

    The Quest for Money: Reflect on a unique instruction from Kami to search for money, which turns into an unexpected journey of gratitude and understanding the true value of blessings beyond material wealth.

    Staying Curious and Positive: Across these stories, a theme of curiosity and positivity emerges, encouraging listeners to remain open-hearted and -minded in the face of life's trials and tribulations.

    Closing Remarks:
    "We hope you've enjoyed this exploration of faith and the intricate tales of the Konkokyo Founder as much as we have. Remember, staying curious and positive can transform even the most challenging situations into opportunities for growth and blessings. Thank you for joining us on Konko Talk, and until we meet again, keep nurturing your spiritual journey. Take care and stay curious."

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    Konko Mission of Honolulu
    1728 Liliha Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
    Open Everyday from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    Morning Prayer Session at 5:30 a.m. (Japanese)
    Morning Prayer Session at 7:30 a.m. (English)
    Evening Prayer Session at 7:30 p.m. (Japanese)
    Sunday Service at 9:00 a.m. (English)

    Homepage
    http://konkomissionshawaii.org/honolulu.htm
    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/Ikigami.Konko.Daijin
    YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHLi5IOOq3w7QLcyhCTezg

    Konko Mission of Wahiawa
    207 Muliwai Avenue, Wahiawa, HI 96786
    Phone: (808) 621-6667 (Urgent prayer requests also accepted)

    Prayer Requests via text: Rev. Edna Matsuoka (808) 223-3448
    E-mail: ⁠konkowahiawa207@gmail.com⁠
    Homepage
    https://www.konkowahiawa.org/home
    We are open daily from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm
    ⁠YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5p5fDuZyH25i_Prth1K8A/featured
    ⁠⁠Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/konkomissionofwahiawa
    ⁠⁠Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/konkowahiawa/

    Konkokyo Videos:
    Introduction to Konkokyo
    https://youtu.be/xytgSgfnwms

    音楽: フリーBGM・音楽素材MusMus https://musmus.main.jp/

    • 44 min
    Konko Talk #18: New Year's Resolution and Prayer

    Konko Talk #18: New Year's Resolution and Prayer

    E-mail: konkotalk@gmail.com

    In this episode, Rev. Koichi, Rev. Edna, and Ms. Aimee delve into the meaningful tradition of setting New Year's resolutions for 2024. They not only share their personal goals and aspirations but also introduce the special 2024 New Year's radio greeting from the 6th Konko-Sama, the spiritual leader of Konkokyo. Rev. Koichi mentioned this message shapes his resolution for the year. Rev. Koichi introduced the prayer words of the Founder of Konkokyo. Furthermore, Rev. Edna and Ms. Aimee explore the significance of daily habits in crafting a better day and life, offering listeners insights into personal growth and spiritual fulfillment in the New Year.

    Prayer for Earthquake Victims

    They extend prayers to victims of the Noto Peninsula
    earthquakes, expressing condolences and sharing personal connections to the
    affected area. They mention donation efforts and the impact of the disaster on
    local communities, highlighting the resilience of faith in overcoming such
    challenges.

    New Year's Resolutions for 2024

    The discussion shifts to New Year's resolutions, with a
    focus on setting positive goals and intentions. They talk about the tradition
    of writing "kakizome" in Japan, which are the first calligraphy
    writings of the new year, often encapsulating one's resolutions or hopes.

    Each host shares reflections on the past year, including
    personal achievements, moments of joy, challenges faced, and the importance of
    gratitude. They discuss their hopes and resolutions for 2024, emphasizing
    health, family, community, and global peace.

    The Power of Prayer

    The conversation delves into the power of prayer, with
    personal anecdotes illustrating how prayer has influenced their lives and the
    lives of those around them. They discuss the concept of praying for world peace
    and human salvation, acknowledging the challenges the world faces but also the
    importance of maintaining hope and faith.

    Closing Thoughts

    The episode concludes with a reminder of the podcast's
    intention to inspire and foster a sense of community among listeners. The hosts
    express gratitude for the audience's support and encourage them to share the
    podcast and reach out with comments or suggestions for future topics.

    This episode of Konko Talk offers a blend of personal
    storytelling, spiritual reflection, and communal hope, inviting listeners to
    consider their own resolutions, the role of prayer in their lives, and the
    strength found in diverse communities coming together in times of need.

    Konko Talk
    https://anchor.fm/koichi-konko

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    https://anchor.fm/koichi-konko/episodes/Konko-Talk-11-Food-e1j8cdc
    Konko Mission of Honolulu
    1728 Liliha Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
    Open Everyday from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    Morning Prayer Session at 5:30 a.m. (Japanese)
    Morning Prayer Session at 7:30 a.m. (English)
    Evening Prayer Session at 7:30 p.m. (Japanese)
    Sunday Service at 9:00 a.m. (English)

    Homepage
    http://konkomissionshawaii.org/honolulu.htm
    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/Ikigami.Konko.Daijin
    YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHLi5IOOq3w7QLcyhCTezg



    Konko Mission of Wahiawa
    207 Muliwai Avenue, Wahiawa, HI 96786
    Phone: (808) 621-6667 (Urgent prayer requests also accepted)

    Prayer Requests via text: Rev. Edna Matsuoka (808) 223-3448
    E-mail: ⁠konkowahiawa207@gmail.com⁠
    Homepage
    https://www.konkowahiawa.org/home
    We are open daily from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm
    ⁠YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5p5fDuZyH25i_Prth1K8A/featured
    ⁠⁠Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/konkomissionofwahiawa
    ⁠⁠Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/konkowahiawa/

    Konkokyo Videos:
    Introduction to Konkokyo
    https://youtu.be/xytgSgfnwms


    音楽: フリーBGM

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Konko Talk #17: Reflecting on Faith, Tradition, and the Power of Pilgrimage

    Konko Talk #17: Reflecting on Faith, Tradition, and the Power of Pilgrimage

    E-mail: konkotalk@gmail.com


    Summary:

    In this insightful episode of "Konko Talk," hosts Koichi, Aimee, and Edna delve into the profound significance of the 140th Memorial Anniversary of Konko Daijin's passing. They explore the nuances of commemorating anniversaries versus birthdays in the Konkokyo faith, share personal experiences from the Grand Service in Japan, and reflect on the universal importance of spiritual transitions. Listeners will be taken on a journey through cultural insights, spiritual awakenings, and the powerful impact of Konko Daijin's teachings and legacy.



    1. **Commemorating Konko Daijin:** Exploring the importance
    of the 140th Memorial Anniversary and the unique perspective on anniversaries
    in Konkokyo.

      

    2. **Cultural Traditions & Spiritual Transitions:** A
    discussion on how Konkokyo focuses on spiritual milestones rather than
    birthdays, and what this signifies for the faithful.

     

    3. **Personal Reflections on Grand Services:** Hosts share
    their experiences and revelations from attending the Grand Service in
    Konkokyo’s headquarters, emphasizing the spiritual connection and energy felt
    during these significant events.



    4. **The Power of Pilgrimage and Mediation:** Insights into
    the impact of visiting the Konko headquarters, the experience of mediation, and
    the profound sense of connection and energy felt at this spiritual home.


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    https://anchor.fm/koichi-konko/episodes/Konko-Talk-11-Food-e1j8cdc
    Konko Mission of Honolulu
    1728 Liliha Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
    Open Everyday from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    Morning Prayer Session at 5:30 a.m. (Japanese)
    Morning Prayer Session at 7:30 a.m. (English)
    Evening Prayer Session at 7:30 p.m. (Japanese)
    Sunday Service at 9:00 a.m. (English)

    Homepage
    http://konkomissionshawaii.org/honolulu.htm
    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/Ikigami.Konko.Daijin
    YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHLi5IOOq3w7QLcyhCTezg



    Konko Mission of Wahiawa
    207 Muliwai Avenue, Wahiawa, HI 96786
    Phone: (808) 621-6667 (Urgent prayer requests also accepted)

    Prayer Requests via text: Rev. Edna Matsuoka (808) 223-3448
    E-mail: ⁠konkowahiawa207@gmail.com⁠
    Homepage
    https://www.konkowahiawa.org/home
    We are open daily from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm
    ⁠YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5p5fDuZyH25i_Prth1K8A/featured
    ⁠⁠Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/konkomissionofwahiawa
    ⁠⁠Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/konkowahiawa/

    Konkokyo Videos:
    Introduction to Konkokyo
    https://youtu.be/xytgSgfnwms


    音楽: フリーBGM・音楽素材MusMus https://musmus.main.jp/

    • 44 min
    Konko Talk #16 Faith Amid Flames: A Family's Journey Through the Lahaina Wildfire

    Konko Talk #16 Faith Amid Flames: A Family's Journey Through the Lahaina Wildfire

    In this episode, Aimee recounts her family's harrowing experience with the Lahaina wildfire. Though they managed to evacuate in time, their home was not spared. Aimee opens up about their survival journey and delves deep into the emotions that followed. Rev. Edna also shares a personal encounter with a fire during her spiritual training at the Konko Church in Japan. Additionally, Rev. Konko narrates the experience faced by the Third Spiritual Head of Konkokyo when a fire devastated the Great Worship Hall at Konko headquarters."


    E-mail: konkotalk@gmail.com


    #Konko #Konkokyo #Faith #金光 #金光教 #こんこうきょう #こんこう
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    https://anchor.fm/koichi-konko
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    Konko Mission of Honolulu
    1728 Liliha Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
    Open Everyday from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    Morning Prayer Session at 5:30 a.m. (Japanese)
    Morning Prayer Session at 7:30 a.m. (English)
    Evening Prayer Session at 7:30 p.m. (Japanese)
    Sunday Service at 9:00 a.m. (English)


    Homepage
    http://konkomissionshawaii.org/honolulu.htm
    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/Ikigami.Konko.Daijin
    YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHLi5IOOq3w7QLcyhCTezg


    Konko Mission of Wahiawa
    207 Muliwai Avenue, Wahiawa, HI 96786
    Phone: (808) 621-6667 (Urgent prayer requests also accepted)


    Prayer Requests via text: Rev. Edna Matsuoka (808) 223-3448
    E-mail: ⁠konkowahiawa207@gmail.com⁠
    Homepage
    https://www.konkowahiawa.org/home
    We are open daily from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm
    ⁠YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5p5fDuZyH25i_Prth1K8A/featured
    ⁠⁠Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/konkomissionofwahiawa
    ⁠⁠Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/konkowahiawa/


    Konkokyo Videos:
    Introduction to Konkokyo
    https://youtu.be/xytgSgfnwms

    • 39 min
    Konko Talk #15 Exploring the World of Konkokyo: A Conversation with a PhD Candidate

    Konko Talk #15 Exploring the World of Konkokyo: A Conversation with a PhD Candidate

    Aloha everyone! Thank you very much for tuning in to Konko Talk, a program where people in the Konko Faith discuss various topics. Our thoughts and opinions may differ from yours, but we hope that you'll enjoy and learn something new. Our diverse backgrounds, religions, thoughts, and cultures provide a richness that strengthens our community.

    I'm Koichi Konko from the Konko Mission of Honolulu, and joining me are Ms. Aimee from the Konko Mission of Wailuku and Rev. Edna from the Konko Mission of Wahiawa.

    We have a special guest with us, Ms. Heather, a PhD student at a renowned university, in the Department of Religion, where she's studying Konkokyo.


    E-mail: konkotalk@gmail.com


    #Konko #Konkokyo #Faith #金光 #金光教 #こんこうきょう #こんこう
    Konko Talk
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    https://anchor.fm/koichi-konko/episodes/Konko-Talk-11-Food-e1j8cdc


    Konko Mission of Honolulu
    1728 Liliha Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
    Open Everyday from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    Morning Prayer Session at 5:30 a.m. (Japanese)
    Morning Prayer Session at 7:30 a.m. (English)
    Evening Prayer Session at 7:30 p.m. (Japanese)
    Sunday Service at 9:00 a.m. (English)


    Homepage
    http://konkomissionshawaii.org/honolulu.htm
    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/Ikigami.Konko.Daijin
    YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHLi5IOOq3w7QLcyhCTezg


    Konko Mission of Wahiawa
    207 Muliwai Avenue, Wahiawa, HI 96786
    Phone: (808) 621-6667 (Urgent prayer requests also accepted)


    Prayer Requests via text: Rev. Edna Matsuoka (808) 223-3448
    E-mail: ⁠konkowahiawa207@gmail.com⁠
    Homepage
    https://www.konkowahiawa.org/home
    We are open daily from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm
    ⁠YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5p5fDuZyH25i_Prth1K8A/featured
    ⁠⁠Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/konkomissionofwahiawa
    ⁠⁠Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/konkowahiawa/


    Konkokyo Videos:
    Introduction to Konkokyo
    https://youtu.be/xytgSgfnwms

    • 47 min
    Konko Talk #14 Unmasking Konko Talk: Who We Are!

    Konko Talk #14 Unmasking Konko Talk: Who We Are!

    In this episode of "Unmasking Konko Talk: Who We Are!", join Rev. Koichi, Rev. Edna, and Ms. Aimee as they share their personal journeys. Get to know the unique experiences and life lessons that have shaped each host, and enjoy an entertaining side conversation about the joys and challenges of driving a car.

    E-mail: konkotalk@gmail.com


    #Konko #Konkokyo #Faith #金光 #金光教 #こんこうきょう #こんこう
    Konko Talk
    https://anchor.fm/koichi-konko
    Spotify
    https://open.spotify.com/show/42I6y7UNEeIL9Q908XpMci
    Google Podcasts
    https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80Njg5NWRmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
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    https://www.breaker.audio/konko-talk
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    https://anchor.fm/koichi-konko/episodes/Konko-Talk-11-Food-e1j8cdc


    Konko Mission of Honolulu
    1728 Liliha Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
    Open Everyday from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    Morning Prayer Session at 5:30 a.m. (Japanese)
    Morning Prayer Session at 7:30 a.m. (English)
    Evening Prayer Session at 7:30 p.m. (Japanese)
    Sunday Service at 9:00 a.m. (English)


    Homepage
    http://konkomissionshawaii.org/honolulu.htm
    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/Ikigami.Konko.Daijin
    YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHLi5IOOq3w7QLcyhCTezg


    Konko Mission of Wahiawa
    207 Muliwai Avenue, Wahiawa, HI 96786
    Phone: (808) 621-6667 (Urgent prayer requests also accepted)


    Prayer Requests via text: Rev. Edna Matsuoka (808) 223-3448
    E-mail: ⁠konkowahiawa207@gmail.com⁠
    Homepage
    https://www.konkowahiawa.org/home
    We are open daily from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm
    ⁠YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5p5fDuZyH25i_Prth1K8A/featured
    ⁠⁠Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/konkomissionofwahiawa
    ⁠⁠Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/konkowahiawa/



    Konkokyo Videos:
    Introduction to Konkokyo
    https://youtu.be/xytgSgfnwms

    • 33 min

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This podcast has been instrumental in inspiring my faith in Kamisama and Konko Daijin. I love the deep dives into different topics and the friendliness and warmth over all of every single member of the Konko church I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with. I’m part of your loyal fan base and was so happy to see the podcast return for the new year

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