Podcasts by Shift Talk with Kev the Rev
An Island ECC Podcast seeking to have in-depth discussions on culture and theology. This program seeks to meaningfully explore contemporary Hong Kong issues from a biblical lens, and discover what it means to be the church in such a time as this. Be sure to subscribe and listen each week, as new episodes will release every Monday.
Island ECC is a dynamic English-speaking church in Hong Kong. For more information, visit our website at www.islandecc.hk
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Episode 21: Enneagram Part One from 2022-02-14T10:00
Kev, Jess and Shannon sit down to discuss the importance of self-awareness and the benefits of personality tests. They then compare the enneagram to other personality tests and begin explaining the...
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Episode 20: Final Episode - How do we make goals stick? And random musings about 2020 from 2020-12-28T10:00
In the final episode of season Tim, Eric and Kevin sit down to reflect on the year. Then they talk about goal setting and different ideas to effectively achieve our goals.
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Episode 19: Christmas Special - Recovering the meaning of the season from 2020-12-21T10:00
@danielle_ann_ and @kevinkusunoki sit down with @Martin.radford739 to discuss how the modern version of Christmas has come about. They then dissect the various assumptions that our traditions have ...
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Episode 18: Does my family background really affect me? // How do we blaspheme the Spirit? from 2020-12-14T10:00
Pastor Rick, Pastor Albert and Kevin discuss the impact of family backgrounds on mental health. They explore how this study of family systems has developed over the years and its implications parti...
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Episode 17: What makes for effective accountability? // Ask Martin: Why pray when God knows everythi from 2020-11-30T10:00
Sometimes it seems like accountability doesn’t work. Why is that? Is it because we are too forgiving of one another when we sin? Or does our accountability work more like a confession time? Join @k...
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Episode 16: Cage homes and subdivided apartments, is this the reality of HK? // Ask Martin: Why does from 2020-11-30T10:00
Hong Kong is one of the most expensive cities to live in, home ownership is a pipe dream for most people. How did we get to this place? Is there more that we can be doing to help people find afford...
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Episode 15: Can we really trust the Bible? from 2020-11-23T10:00
People often question the reliability of the Bible. With good reason. It was written over several millennia and written by a wide range of authors. How do we know if the Bible that we have today ca...
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Episode 14: How should we engage on social media? // Ask Martin: Would God have been more loving if from 2020-11-16T10:00
@Kevinkusunoki, @timlatour, and @leoracaylor review the latest Netflix documentary “The Social Dilemma” and discuss its ramifications for the church. Should the church continue to engage on social ...
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Episode 13: Is Sabbath a Command or a Suggestion? // Ask Martin: Who was Cain’s wife? from 2020-11-09T10:00
Is Sabbath a command or is it a suggestion? How seriously should we take sabbath and why is it necessary for us to rest? @wbretthilliard and @shilliard852 join to share about their recent sabbatica...
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Episode 12: So you want me to submit?? // Ask Martin: Why does God allow evil in the world? from 2020-11-02T10:00
The word"submission"carries so much baggage, particularly in the current cultural climate. However, what does the Bible say about"submission"? @kevinkusunoki, @jessicarichmondchoy, and @Martin.radf...
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Episode 11: How do we silence shame? // Ask Martin: How do we know if God is real? from 2020-10-26T10:00
Shame affects all of us, and can play a significant role in how we approach our relationships with others and with God. So where exactly does it come from and how do we silence it? Also, how can th...
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Episode 10: Cancel Culture: Should the church reject or accept it? from 2020-10-19T10:00
Cancel culture is a relatively new phenomenon occurring in the west. What exactly is it and is it happening here in Hong Kong as well? Find out as @Kevin.kusunoki, @timlatour, and @jessicarichmondc...
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Episode 9: What is the Gift of Singleness? from 2020-10-12T10:00
People often talk about singleness being a gift, but for many young adults it seems like a gift that nobody actually wants. Join @Kevin.kusunoki, @makjoshmak, @timlatour, and @jessica305 as they br...
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Episode 8: Who was Paul? from 2020-10-05T10:00
Who exactly was Paul? What was he like? Did he change throughout the course of his ministry? How should this affect the way we read his letters? Join Kevin, Ps. Albert and Martin as they discuss th...
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Episode 7: What is Gender Dysphoria? from 2020-09-28T10:00
The conversation of sexual identity has shifted in recent years from sexual preference to gender dysphoria. What exactly is gender dysphoria and how should the church respond to this new trend in c...
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Episode 6: How do I find my purpose in work? from 2020-09-21T10:00
One of the things we struggle with as Christians is finding meaning and purpose in our work. How do we know if we are doing what God has called us to do? What does it mean to live out your faith in...
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Episode 5: What is Biblical Justice? from 2020-09-14T10:00
Today’s special episode features Miwa Chan who works for International Justice Mission, which is an organisation that seeks to end slavery in our lifetimes by strengthening justice systems around t...
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Episode 4: What Exactly is Discipleship? from 2020-09-07T10:00
Jesus commissioned us to make disciples of all nations, but over the course of recent church history, “making disciples” has become synonymous with classes and programs. What exactly is discipleshi...
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Episode 3: Why the need for global missions when there are local needs? from 2020-08-30T10:00
In our third installment of Shift Talk we venture into the world of missions. Join Kevin, Danielle, and Ps Sherman as they discuss the tension between local outreach and global missions. Can the tw...
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Episode 2: What is prophesy? from 2020-08-24T10:00
Join Kevin, Tim, and Martin Radford as they talk about the gift of prophesy. What was it like in the age of the prophets? What was it like for the New Testament church? And what does it look like i...
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Episode 1: Why are locals attending international churches? from 2020-08-17T10:00
Join Kevin, Ps Albert, and Ps Tim as they discuss the recent phenomenon of locals attending international churches. Is this an overblown trend, or do the statistics tell a different story? How can ...
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Episode 1: Why are locals attending international churches? from 2020-08-17T10:00
Join Kevin, Ps Albert, and Ps Tim as they discuss the recent phenomenon of locals attending international churches. Is this an overblown trend, or do the statistics tell a different story? How c...
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