Episodes
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Ep 34: Fame and Significance
In this episode, Steve continues on the three main temptations Jesus encountered in the wilderness. The third was to jump off the high point of the temple, which is a picture of creating a spectacle for others to see and recognize. Steve talks about how we find significance, validation, and...
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Ep 33: Submit for Shortcuts
In this episode, Steve continues on the three main temptations Jesus encountered in the wilderness. The second was to submit and worship the devil in return for receiving the kingdoms of the world which is a like a picture of selling your soul and will to the Devil to get the benefits of the…
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Ep 32: Control and Survive
In this episode, Steve talks about the three main temptations Jesus encounters in the wilderness. The first is about turning stones into bread, which is a picture of taking control in his own hands and not trusting in God's word over his life. Steve talks about how the pandemic has heightened the...
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Ep 31: End of the World?
In this episode, we talk about the concerning rise of crisis that's happening all around the world and address some important things to be aware of.
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Ep 30: Shaping Culture
In this episode, we talk about what it means to shape culture through the values that we uphold and the actions we take to bring it to reality. Michael shares from his own experience in how he shaped the culture of Oakwyn and Steve talks about how influential the role of the founder plays into...
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Ep 29: Leadership Styles
In this episode, we explore what Leadership is all about - what it means to Steve and Michael and share some examples. We also discuss about what servant leadership is and talk about characteristics of a good leader that goes beyond having enough charisma.
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Ep 28: COVID Lessons Year One - Part 2
In this episode, we talk about the many lessons learned after living through COVID for a whole year. This is part 2 of a 2 part series.
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Ep 27: COVID Lessons Year One - Part 1
In this episode, we talk about the many lessons learned after living through COVID for a whole year. We talk about the monarchy, COVID conspiracies, and how we adjusted during the last year. This is part 1 of a 2 part series.
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Ep 26: Addressing Asian Hate
In this episode, we return from our break to kick season 2 off with some exciting announcements before addressing the recent issue of asian hate that has been rising in North America. If you'd like to know more about Reign City, please visit www.reigncity.org or e-mail [email protected] to…
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Ep 25: Table in the Valley - Part 2
This is part 2 of the mini series Table in the Valley. If you haven't listened to part 1 (Episode 24) please go back and listen before continuing to this one. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected] or send us a DM in Instagram @thegrottopodcast.
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Ep 24: Table in the Valley - Part 1
This episode is part 1 of a two part series called Table in the Valley. As most of us are still navigating through the pandemic in 2021, it can seem like a dark valley season, however Psalms 23 reminds us that God prepares a table for us in the midst of it all - so in this episode Michael and…
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Ep 23: Where to go next - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
Happy New Year! To kick off 2021, we want share some special news from Steve. In this episode, Steve talks about where to go next in regards to ministry related work and paints a picture of fresh model for Church moving forward in 2021. We discuss the opportunities that lay ahead in a post COVID...
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Ep 22: Connecting with Friends - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
In this episode, we talk about having genuine Friendship - it's something that seems so simple but as we talk about it, it's an area in our life that can be hard to find. Steve and Michael talk about making new connections as well as building life long friends. They also talk about how…
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Ep 21: Five-Fold Ministry - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
In this episode, we talk about Church Leadership and the Biblical model of how a church is structured. We also address some of the challenges that many pastors face while leading a church and how this is a result of the way its leadership is organized. Steve shares about the Five-Fold Ministry...
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Ep 20: Speak without Compromise - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
We're continuing from our last episode as we shift the conversation about how to use our voice and speak up for what we believe in. In this episode, Michael and Steve talk about the challenges that some of us face as Christians to express our Faith even if that means being persecuted. They share...
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Ep 19: The Election Update - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
In this episode, Michael and Steve brings some real talk to the some of the areas that the media doesn't often cover like what's really going on with the electoral voting system, the halo effect we have on politicians, and how Christians are to engage in such times. This conversation was so…
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Ep 18: Marriage: Process towards Oneness - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
In this episode, Michael shares his experience from his wedding and we also had his wife join in as a special drop in guest as they talk about how they prepared for the big day. Steve and Michael also talk about how marriage is a process of transformation and as always, share some very useful...
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Ep 17: This Just In - Part 3 | A Hope-Filled Economy - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
In this episode, Michael and Steve talk about various government systems like capitalism, socialism and communism, and share their views on how a free market system aligns itself to Christian values. This is a timely topic because they also share on what they think about CERB, or the Canadian...
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Ep 16: This Just In - Part 2 | Navigating through Social Media - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
Welcome back to our new mini-series called "This Just In" where we talk about the latest in politics, social media, and the economy. This is part 2 in our 3-part series so if you missed the first one, go back and listen to it before you continue. In this episode, Michael and Steve take a little...
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Ep 15: This Just In - Part 1 | Get Your Vote On - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
We're starting a new mini-series called "This Just In". In the midst of the election buzz and the uprise of politics in our news today, we wanted to address the current situation and talk about the latest in politics, social media, and the economy. This is part 1 of a 3-part series and in this...
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Ep 14: Cancel Culture - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
In this episode, Michael and Steve talk about how some people are demanding to cancel or de-platform certain public figures because what they're saying isn't politically correct or socially acceptable and so they discuss what it takes to have the courage to speak up. In any argument or...
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Ep 13: Get that colonoscopy - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
In this episode Steve shares about his recent health scare and how a surprise colonoscopy helped reveal what was really going on. Michael and Steve talk about some practical things we can do to maintain our health when it comes to nutrition and exercise and it's a great reminder that we are to…
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Ep 12: Journey from Pastor to Actor - with Jimmy Yi
Today we have our very first guest on the podcast. The very talented Jimmy Yi joins us to share his journey from being a pastor to a successful actor in TV, Film, and Theatre. He's been on the silver screen with Seth Rogen and James Franco in The Interview, and most recently known as Jimmy Young…
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Ep 11: Real Talk on Real Estate - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
In this episode, we received an e-mail from a listener asking us about our thoughts on how to posture ourselves in trusting God through the real estate process. Selling and buying a home can be a very stressful time...it's easy to be overwhelmed when looking for the right realtor, navigating...
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Ep 10: Religion vs Relationship - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
In this episode, Michael and Steve get into the depths of religion and what happens when church leaders start presenting the Gospel through a set of rules and regulations and leave out the presence and person of God. We get a little controversial in this one so if you're ready for some bold...
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Ep 9: Money & Wealth - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
In this episode, Michael and Steve discuss about what money represents in our lives and how it reveals the state of our hearts. We address many other related topics like tithing, the poverty and prosperity mindset, and clarify some misconceptions with scripture. Instead of just talking about…
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Ep 8: Mental Health & Depression - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
In this episode, we address mental health and depression. It's one of those topics that not a lot of people want to talk about but a lot of us experience it in some way shape or form. Michael and Steve discuss how the state of your mental health and falling into depression is linked to knowing…
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Ep 7: Shame-Based Performance - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
In today's episode, we dig a little deeper on how we can have the courage to live with our convictions and take a stand for what is true to ourselves even though it may not be popular. Michael and Steve talk about the difference it makes when you're operating from a place of knowing your value…
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Ep 6: Discovering your Calling - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
In this episode, Steve and Michael talk about getting into the grind, going through the motions to graduate from school, so we can get a job, a car, a house, and a family and how most of us make the external things in the world form our identity. We also share our own personal journey of...
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Ep 5: Parenting - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
In this episode, Michael and Steve talk about what it looks like to raise and discipline children. They cover a variety of topics such as corporal punishment, parental control as an illusion, raising insecure and rebellious children, and practical ways in how to develop healthy boundaries for…
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Ep 4: Why go to church? - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
In this episode, our hosts, Michael Uy and Steve Kim discuss what does church look like during these times of the COVID pandemic and if the weekly Sunday gathering remain relevant. Steve talks about the 3 W's of "why church", that is to include Witness, Worship, and the Word. If you have any...
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Ep 3: Foundation for Marriage - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
In this episode, Michael and Steve talk about demystifying the search for finding the one and instead to become the one. They address why some are hesitant to commit to marriage and discuss how commitment allows us to love the one we choose, as opposed to choosing the one we love. Steve talks…
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Ep 2: Responding to Challenging Times - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
In our second episode, Michael and Steve dive right into the conversation of the current times. In the midst of the global pandemic, the growing protests for racial equality, and the polarizing political news in America, it can be challenging to figure out how to respond to all these issues.…
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Ep 1: The Experiment - with Steve Kim and Michael Uy
Welcome to our first podcast where Michael Uy, Steve Kim, and Josh Loh experiment with sparking a conversation about Faith and how to apply it in our everyday life beyond the weekly Sunday meetings. In this episode, Michael and Steve share about their background in ministry and business and...
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