Welcome to The Podluck.

What is The Podluck?

The Podluck is a conversation podcast about the intersection of faith and culture for Korean-American Adventists living in North America.

Our goal is to mimic the conversations we have during potluck at our churches across the country and maybe introduce new topics and discussions to have during potluck.

Who Are These Guys?

The hosts of The Podluck are Jason Kim and Chris Chong.

Jason Kim is the Associate Director at the Kainos Project. Chris Chong is the Lead English Ministry Pastor at RoC Fellowship at the Oregon Central Korean SDA Church.

Jason and Chris’ friendship began years ago but solidified in the icy lands of Berrien Springs, Michigan where they studied at the Andrews Seminary together.
Over the years they have shared thoughts and conversations about culture, faith, the status of Christianity and our churches, and many other topics, both coherent and not. At the Podluck, they bring their friendship and shared passion of ministry to discuss how culture and faith intersects in our lives.

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  • Episode 3: The History
    5/13/26

    Episode 3: The History

    The episode explores the history and development of the Korean American Adventist Church in the United States, focusing on the early days, church rivalries, and the transition from youth ministry to English ministry. . The conversation delves into the challenges and dynamics of English ministries within Korean churches, exploring topics such as financial autonomy, shared church spaces, and the future of Korean-American churches.

  • State Of The Union
    4/18/26

    State Of The Union

    The conversation explores the state of the Korean American Church, including the number of churches, English ministries, and the challenges faced in hiring pastors. It also delves into the historical context of the church and the impact of past decisions on the current state of the church.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Its Purpose

    • 09:33 State of Pastoral Ministry and Seminary Students

    • 23:11 Unique Church Models and Historical Context

  • The Pilot
    • 4/15/26

    The Pilot

    The Podluck Podcast is an exploration of the intersection of culture and faith for Korean American Adventists. It aims to connect the Korean Adventist community and bridge the gap between different churches. In our first episode we discuss the reason for starting The Podluck, who it's for, and share our experiences at Andrews University.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction to The Podluck Podcast

    • 05:11 The Need for a Mid-Week Spiritual Connection

    • 11:01 East Coast-West Coast Collaboration

    • 16:24 Stimulating New Conversations

    • 21:31 Challenges at Andrews University

    • 28:21 Forming Strong Friendships