In this episode, Kim Ko dives deep into the transformative power of listening with humility. She shares real-life examples of how truly listening opens doors, helps us make the most of every moment, and becomes a key to leading our church forward. From practical tips to inspiring stories, Kim shows how humility in listening can strengthen relationships, guide leadership, and create a culture of growth and connection. Whether you’re a leader, a team member, or someone seeking to live with more intentionality, this conversation offers insights that can change the way you engage with the world around you.

Join Mike, a passionate missionary with Live Dead, as he dives into the real-life journey of doing missions as part of a team. Each episode explores the highs, challenges, and lessons learned on the field, from building community to navigating the spiritual and practical side of missionary work. Mike also shares insights on tithing, dedicating a day to prayer, and how these practices shape a life of purpose and service. Whether you’re curious about missions, seeking inspiration, or looking for ways to grow your faith, this podcast gives an honest, uplifting look at what it means to serve together.

We are honored to welcome Dr. Darryl Wootton, District Superintendent of the Oklahoma District. Dr. Wootton reflects on his journey in ministry, beginning with his early start as an intern at First Assembly of God, where foundational lessons in servant leadership, faithfulness, and pastoral care were formed. He shares how those early experiences shaped his calling and continue to guide him through years of service as a senior pastor and now as a district superintendent. Drawing from decades of ministry, Dr. Wootton offers wisdom on leadership development, spiritual formation, and staying faithful to God’s call while navigating the responsibilities of church and district leadership. This conversation encourages listeners to embrace every season of preparation and to lead with humility, purpose, and conviction.

Today’s episode features Jordan Kilbey, who shares his powerful and practical journey toward financial peace. Jordan opens up about the pressures, mistakes, and turning points that shaped his relationship with money, and how learning to steward his finances with wisdom and faith brought freedom instead of fear. This conversation isn’t just about budgets and numbers—it’s about trust, obedience, and discovering peace in an area that often creates the most stress. Whether you’re overwhelmed by finances or simply wanting a healthier approach to money, Jordan’s story will encourage you that financial peace is possible.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Horace Chee Manuia, a man whose story comes full circle. Horace shares how he first encountered Jesus at First Assembly of God, where his life was transformed and a calling was born. From those early days, God raised him up as a leader, missionary, intern, and eventually a regional pastor—a journey marked by faith, obedience, and a deep burden for people.

Growing up on the West Side of Oʻahu, Horace knows firsthand the realities of drugs, abuse, and violence that grip so many families. Now, after years of ministry preparation and service, he returns to the very community that shaped him—this time with hope, healing, and the gospel.

Listen as Horace shares his testimony, the miracles he has witnessed, and his passion to see revival break out on the West Side. His story reminds us that God redeems, restores, and then sends us back as messengers of grace.

We sit down with Aleiah Visoria, our missions pastor to Bohol, Philippines. After experiencing unexpected delays, Aleiah has found herself back in Hawai‘i—unsure of when she will return to the mission field, but fully confident that God is still moving in the waiting.

Aleiah shares openly about her journey, the tension of longing to be where God has called her, and the surprising ways God has been shaping her during this unplanned season. Instead of seeing waiting as wasted time, she talks about how she has leaned into prayer, discipleship, deeper trust, and serving right where she is. Her story is a powerful reminder that God does some of His greatest work not just in the “going,” but in the in-between.

Whether you’re in a season of transition, uncertainty, or delay, Aleiah’s testimony will encourage you to see the waiting room as a place of preparation, renewal, and fresh calling.

In this inspiring interview, Pastor Brad Rosenberg of Convoy of Hope shares how compassionate outreach is transforming communities across the globe. From feeding children to empowering women, from disaster response to community development, Brad highlights the incredible impact Convoy of Hope is making every single day.

He offers powerful stories of hope rising in some of the world’s most difficult places, explains how strategic partnerships multiply effectiveness, and reminds us that simple acts of kindness—done consistently—can change the trajectory of entire communities. This conversation will deepen your understanding of global compassion and stir your heart to see how everyday people can make an eternal difference.

We have the privilege of hearing from Pastor Dishan Wickramaratne—a leader, visionary, and disciple-maker whose journey began long before he ever stepped into the pulpit. Pastor Dishan shares how his very first exposure to ministry happened right here at First Assembly of God, where God planted in him the seeds of calling, compassion, and a passion for people.

But his story doesn’t stop there. He also takes us into his transformative season with Acts 29, a ministry experience that shaped the way he sees the church, develops leaders, and forms disciples. Those early foundations would become the blueprint for how he has faithfully shepherded and discipled believers for more than 25 years at his church in Sri Lanka.

In today’s episode, we sit down with Felicia Castro, a woman whose story is one of incredible courage and calling. After facing the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Felicia walked through one of life’s darkest valleys — yet she never lost sight of God’s purpose for her life. Through that pain, she discovered a deeper strength and a renewed sense of mission.

Now, Felicia is stepping fully into her calling — earning her ministry credentials with the district and faithfully serving alongside Pastor Talei as her assistant at The Shelter. Her journey is a powerful reminder that even through loss, God can bring new life, new purpose, and new hope.

In this powerful episode from the District Refresh, Pastor Philip Deas unpacks how so many of us build our lives on lies we’ve come to believe—lies that shape our identity, choices, and even our destiny. What begins as a false idea becomes a belief, and that belief eventually drives our behavior. But the good news is this: those lies don’t have to define us.

Join us as Philip shares how to recognize the lies beneath the surface, replace them with truth, and experience freedom through the power of Jesus. If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns that don’t reflect who God says you are, this message will help you break the cycle and rebuild your life on truth.