Daily Sabbath Podcast

In this episode, Pastor Jay Lee interviews self-professing atheist and skeptic Calvin Smith. In the first half, Pastor Jay poses some questions about the problems of finding meaning & purpose in life and the grounding of any objective sense of morality without the existence of a god, and how logical evidence suggests the possible existence of a god. In the second half, Calvin poses some questions to Pastor Jay about the immoral actions of God in the Bible, the equivalence of the Bible with other religious texts like the Quran or Book of Mormon, and reasons why we should believe in Jesus over any other god. 

Guest Bio:

Calvin Smith is a musician, podcaster, practicing street epistemologist, and ancient history enthusiast. Calvin has spent the last few years reevaluating his beliefs that he once held onto dearly. It wasn't until  his first read-through of the Bible that he began to question  everything he once thought to be true. Calvin, who now considers himself atheist,  hopes to break the stigma of not being able to talk about beliefs without a screaming match, and hopes to induce critical  thinking  skills to believers and non-believers alike with the help of  \his podcast, "Unquestionable with Calvin Smith.

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The closing song for this episode is "Unbelief" by Rachelle Luk (@rachelle_luk) - https://lnk.bio/rachelle_luk

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In this episode, Pastor Jay Lee interviews special guest Tommy Nixon about what the future of the Church looks like. In this interview, they explore some flaws in the American church that the Pandemic exposed and will need to pass away, how some of the tensions of power and money have been hindrances to true intimacy with Jesus for the Church, the crisis of young people leaving the church in masses, the concept of the "radical middle", and why the future of the church is young, urban and ethnic. 

Guest Bio:

Tommy Nixon has been the CEO of Urban Youth Workers Institute (UYWI) since 2018. Prior to UYWI, Tommy was a Founder and Executive Director of Solidarity, a nonprofit organization that strengthens urban communities, as well as the founding pastor at One Life City Church. He is passionate about helping urban leaders lead from a place of depth with God while having a dynamic impact in the Kingdom on the local & global scale.

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The closing song for this episode is "4Everybody" by Floetic Dre (@floeticdre) - drum.io/floeticdre

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In this second interview of the "Spiritual But Not Religious" Series, Pastor Jay Lee continues to explore what people mean when they identify in this way, and what the Church can learn from them. In this volume, Pastor Jay speaks with Katie Lister, a registered nurse and women's group facilitator in Canada, about her journey from growing up in a devout Christian household, to someone who does not believe in the Christian faith anymore but has found spirituality once again in a different form. We talk about some of the ways she has been hurt by Christians in her own family, the teachings of the Bible she disagrees with, what's beautiful in Christian community, current spiritual beliefs, how she determines what things to adopt or not, and how the positive influences from a Christian friend have helped catalyze her renewed spirituality.

Guest Bio:

Katie Lister (@katielister18) is a Registered Nurse who is on a mission to help people get unstuck and become the best, most authentic versions of themselves.  She facilitates virtual women’s groups, providing intentional connections where members are able to discuss challenges and ideas to receive collective feedback and support. She also will host a personal  growth podcast which will launch in 2022. Living in beautiful British Columbia with her partner and dog, you will find her outside in her free time doing an outdoor activity such as surfing, skiing, or biking. Follow Katie on instagram @katielister18 and send her a DM if you are interested in Women’s Groups, her podcast, and stay tuned for more to come!

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The closing song from this episode is "Take Me to New Heights" by Omayra Caban (@omayracabanmusic) - linktr.ee/OmayraCabanMusic

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In this special Easter devotional, Pastor Jay Lee shares about the historicity of Jesus of Nazareth - his life, ministry, and death, and how unlikely it is that the disciples would have been able to perpetuate a lie that Jesus rose from the dead.

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The closing song for this episode is "His Name is Jesus" by Steph Andrews (@itsstephandrews)

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In this special Good Friday devotional, Pastor Jay Lee shares about the moment of decision Jesus faced before He was arrested and crucified. This ominous encounter with Judas and the Roman soldiers, where time and space seem to be bending under the strain of the moment as the impossible is about to occur - the Son of God shamed, tortured, and killed like a criminal. 

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The closing song for this episode is "Pariah" by Aryn Michelle (@arynmichelle) - ffm.to/pariah2022

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In this episode, Pastor Jay Lee shares from Psalm 51 which is one of the rawest and most naked of David's psalms, because it tells us that it is written within the context of the Prophet Nathan confronting David about his adultery with Bathsheba. In this Psalm David is stripped bare of any illusions of his own spiritual condition, yet it is the place where he encounters a true understanding of himself, and his need for a Savior.

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The closing song from this episode is "Grace and Mercy" by David Cho of Kindred Worship (@kindred.worship) - www.kindredworship.com

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In this episode, Pastor Jay Lee shares about the importance of speaking truth to power and defending the weak & oppressed, while at the same time not shouldering the burden of trying to save the world. 

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The closing song for this episode is "Unconditional" by Austin Ludwig (@austinludwig) - vibe.to/unconditional

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In this episode, Pastor Jay Lee explores issues of representation in the entertainment industry with special guest Larissa Lam.  Larissa, whose career has spanned many areas of entertainment as a music producer, songwriter, touring performer, actress, tv host, podcaster, and filmmaker, she has a unique perspective on what it's like to be an: Asian-American, Woman, and Christian in these spaces. 

In the interview we explore how a lack of Asian representation in media was limiting for us growing up. We also explore some of the unique struggles for Asian women to be perceived as leaders and decision-makers, as well as how the Christian "label" can be limiting and create a false dichotomy between "secular" and "spiritual", as well. Larissa also offers some sage advice for those who are considering a career in the entertainment industry, and how to navigate issues of representation.

Guest Bio:

Over the past two decades, Los Angeles native Larissa Lam has established herself as not only a creative force in music, film and TV but a voice that inspires and empowers others. A dynamic performer, Larissa has captivated audiences across the U.S. at Staples Center, Lincoln Center, The Grammy Museum and more. Her singing career began when she became one of the lead singers of the EDM worship group, Nitro Praise. As a solo artist, she released four critically acclaimed albums of original songs and her song “I Feel Alive,” won the Hollywood Music in Media for Best Dance Song. Additionally, she composed music for The Oprah Winfrey Show among other film, TV and video game projects. For nine years, she hosted a weekly talk show, “Top 3,” on TBN’s youth network JCTV. Recently, Larissa has also gained recognition as a filmmaker with her award-winning documentary, Far East Deep South, which uncovers the little known history of Chinese families in Mississippi during segregation. Far East Deep South made its broadcast premiere in May 2021 on the PBS/World Channel series, “America ReFramed.” She also hosts the podcast, Love, Discovery and Dim Sum, with her husband, Baldwin Chiu aka Only Won.

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The closing song for this episode is "Pause. Breathe." by David Cho of Kindred Worship (@kindred.worship) - www.kindredworship.com

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In this episode, Pastor Jay Lee shares about how judging other people is inherently hypocritical, and how those attitudes can surface in our lives as a lack of compassion and empathy.

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The closing song for this episode "No More" is by Floetic Dre (@floeticdre) - drum.io/floeticdre

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In this episode, special guest Steph Andrews (@itsstephandrews) shares about Jesus' response to Thomas' doubt, and how it led to a greater level of intimacy for Thomas in his relationship with God. 

Guest Bio:

I believe that experiencing God’s Love and Presence are the two greatest joys we have. Whether writing or singing, I can’t stop talking about the power and beauty found in both! When I’m not writing, I enjoy nerding out over the Marvel universe, bonding with my daughter over a puzzle, texting Leslie Knope GIFs, and speaking in whatever accent will make my girls laugh the most.

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The closing song for this episode is "Great Unknown" by Savannah Gibson (@savannahgibsonmusic) - linktr.ee/savannahgibsonmusic

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