In this episode of the Pound for Pound Leader Podcast, I sit down with one of my closest friends, Pastor Sammy Rodriguez, President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, for an inspiring conversation on revival, repentance, leadership, culture, and the future of the Church. We discuss Sammy's historic opportunity to help lead the Rededicate America to God gathering in Washington, D.C., what it was like speaking before tens of thousands at the National Mall, and why he believes America is experiencing a season of repentance, revival, and reformation. We also talk about the future of the Church, the rise of spiritual hunger among young people, global revival movements, cultural challenges facing Christianity, artificial intelligence, leadership, health, longevity, and the importance of building ministries that are prepared for the harvest God is bringing. Sammy shares stories from around the world, including Indonesia, Peru, and Argentina, offers insight into his time with Mel Gibson discussing The Resurrection of the Christ, and explains why he believes the Church's greatest days are still ahead. If you're a pastor, leader, church builder, or someone passionate about seeing people come to Christ, this conversation will encourage and challenge you. In this episode: • Revival and reformation in America • The future of the Church • Rededicating America to God • Leadership and ministry growth • Global revival movements • Faith and culture • Artificial intelligence and the future • Building healthy churches • Kingdom impact and discipleship • Spiritual hunger in the next generation

On this episode of the Pound for Pound Leadership Podcast, we sit down with Pastor Jeffrey Rachmat — founder of Jakarta Praise Community Church — for one of the most honest and impactful leadership conversations we've had yet.

What started as a staff chapel quickly turned into a masterclass on leadership, succession, culture, and building through crisis.

Pastor Jeffrey shares the incredible story of launching JPCC on July 4th, 1999, during one of the most unstable seasons in Indonesia's history: economic collapse, political unrest, and churches being burned down across the nation. In the middle of chaos, God called him to build a church. At first, he said no. Eventually, he said yes. And that obedience would become the foundation of one of the most influential churches in the world today.

In this episode, we unpack:

• Why vision alone is never enough, and what actually determines whether a church survives or thrives

• The difference between building a church and simply holding services

• Why "Superman is dead" and how healthy leaders build super teams instead

• How to navigate change without losing your culture and identity

• What Pastor Jeffrey learned after leading for 25 years and successfully transitioning leadership

• How to know when an organization is truly ready for succession

• The leadership principles that helped JPCC grow in one of the hardest environments on the planet

This conversation is packed with practical wisdom, deep conviction, and leadership lessons every pastor, leader, entrepreneur, and team builder needs to hear.

If you're leading through transition, building culture, raising teams, or trying to stay faithful in difficult seasons, this episode is for you.

After a record-breaking Easter that felt like revival, Pastor Mike Kai sits down with Inspire Church staff members Deja Taheny and Chelsea West for a raw, real, and deeply relevant conversation about faith, culture, and what it actually means to be a leader in 2026.

From discerning a genuine move of God to building your life on the right foundation — this episode goes there. Don't miss it.

───────────────────────── ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ───────────────────────── 0:00 – Welcome & intro 1:30 – How to tell the difference between a real move of God and emotional hype 5:45 – "The anointing is fragile" — lessons from Pastor Jack Hayford 10:20 – Building your life on rock vs. sand (and what sand is really for) 16:00 – Practical steps to start building on the Rock today 20:30 – Faith vs. fear: why faith is a will, not an emotion 24:00 – Pastor Mike's mindset non-negotiables & taking every thought captive 29:15 – Why he drives to church in silence (and what he hears) 33:00 – Staying bold for biblical truth in a culture that pushes back 38:45 – The NBA player, free speech & the shifting playing field for Christians 45:00 – Deja's journey: from liberal upbringing to biblical worldview 53:30 – Chelsea's story: social justice, 2020, and voting by conviction 1:02:00 – How to discern when to speak and when to wait (the "cry wolf" principle) 1:07:00 – What Pastor Mike is reading right now (The Titus 10 & The Jesus Discoveries) 1:12:00 – One challenge for the next generation: READ 1:15:00 – Closing prayer & send-off

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What happens when God calls someone who doesn't feel qualified?

In this episode of the Pound for Pound Leadership Podcast, Pastor Travis Hearn shares the untold story behind leading Impact Church in Scottsdale, Arizona. His journey wasn't easy, it included growing up in a broken home, a life altering night in jail, stepping into a church on the brink of foreclosure, and years of faithfully building without recognition.

Just when things seemed to be moving forward, he faced a setback that doctors said he would never recover from.

In this powerful conversation, Travis opens up about the leadership lesson that completely transformed how he views calling, faithfulness, and obedience to God. If you're a leader navigating uncertainty or trying to stay faithful in a noisy world, this episode will both challenge and encourage you.

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What happens when God plants a vision years before you feel ready to carry it?

In this powerful collaboration between Pound for Pound Leadership and the I AM HER Podcast, Pastor Mike and Pastor Lisa Kai share the deeply personal, faith-filled journey behind Arise, from a whispered prayer to a movement now filling the Blaisdell with thousands of women.

This is a conversation about obedience, timing, marriage, leadership, and what it really looks like to say yes to God, even when it's uncomfortable, inconvenient, and requires everything.

In this special collaboration episode of Pound for Pound Leadership Podcast and the I AM HER Podcast, Pastor Mike Kai sits down with his wife, Pastor Lisa Kai, to unpack the story behind Arise, a women's movement that began with a quiet prayer and has grown into a global vision impacting thousands.

Pastor Lisa shares how God began stirring something in her heart 15 years ago, long before she felt ready, and how moments of obedience, confirmation, and even disruption shaped the calling she now walks in. Together, Pastor Mike and Pastor Lisa reflect on leadership within marriage, supporting one another's calling, and stewarding a vision that was never meant to be convenient.

From international conferences to floods that forced last-minute miracles, this episode is a reminder that when God says He's doing a new thing, you have to be willing to perceive it.

If you've ever wrestled with purpose, timing, or stepping into what God has placed inside of you, this conversation will encourage, challenge, and inspire you.

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00:13 – Pastor Mike welcomes listeners and introduces Pastor Lisa

01:00 – Pastor Lisa shares her excitement for the collaboration and the origin of Arise 03:00 – Pastor Mike on growing together and not holding each other back 05:00 – A vision sparked at a conference in New Zealand 07:06 – When you ask God, He will show you

10:33 – Transitioning leadership of the women's ministry 12:46 – Argentina, Australia, and prophetic confirmations 16:45 – Out of Control and Loving It and God's preparation 20:37 – Returning home changed, but not fully ready 28:00 – Arise as a living, growing vision (from small beginnings to 10,000 seats) 34:19 – "I want to do a new thing, can you perceive it?"

36:50 – Pastor Lisa speaks directly to the women about Arise 39:50 – Discovering your voice while honoring marriage and partnership 46:18 – Men's ministry growth and how husbands can support Arise 49:08 – A beautiful moment of honor and love after 25 years of ministry52:44 – Why John and Lisa Bevere matter to the Arise story 58:29 – Pastor Lisa's first encounter with Lisa Bevere 01:00:00 – Closing remarks and invitation to subscribe and visit mikekai.tv

In Part 1 of this P4P Podcast Leadership conversation, Ps Che Ann shares the early experiences that shaped his life, faith, and leadership.

Born in post-war South Korea, Ps Che reflects on his family's journey to America in search of freedom and opportunity, and how those formative years laid the foundation for a lifetime of service. With over 40 years of leadership experience, he opens up about the call to ministry, the values forged through pastoral leadership, and the heart that has guided him beyond the walls of the church.

Now stepping forward to run for Governor of California in 2026, Ps Che shares why this season matters and how a life rooted in service has prepared him for public leadership.

This episode is about calling, character, and conviction, and it's only the beginning. Stay tuned for Part 1, releasing next month!

From eight team members with one vision to 700 young adults gathering every Tuesday night, this episode reveals how faith, culture, and authenticity sparked a movement across the islands. Pastor Mike Kai, along with Bekah and Elijah, breaks down what it takes to build revival from the ground up and why it's not hype, it's alignment.

This week on the Pound for Pound Podcast, get a powerful, behind-the-scenes conversation about one of the most exciting spiritual movements happening in Hawaii today. What began as a small group of committed young adults has quickly multiplied into more than 700 gathering every Tuesday night across multiple campuses.

In this episode, the three unpack the heart, structure, and spiritual alignment behind the revival stirring in the islands. They discuss the early days, the intentional discipleship system, the courage to have hard conversations, and how vulnerability—paired with vision—has created a culture where young adults feel seen, known, and hungry for God.

Pastor Mike also dives into the importance of spiritual covering, senior leadership endorsement, and stewarding momentum without falling into hype. Bekah and Elijah share practical insights for any ministry or leader dreaming of reaching the next generation.

This episode is part testimony, part blueprint, and all inspiration.

____________________________ 00:00 — Pastor Mike opens the episode, introduces the new Aloha & Amen brand, and shares about his latest book Blow Your Mind, centered on transforming your thoughts to transform your life. 01:04 — Introduction of Bekah and Elijah and the topic: the rise of Inspire Church's young adult ministry, now averaging 700 every Tuesday. 02:51 — Elijah shares how the movement has spread—mainly through social media, their Dream Team, and prioritizing discipleship, relatability, and vulnerability. 04:09 — Bekah explains that what's happening is undeniably a move of God. Other ministries have even reached out to ask what they're doing differently. Her answer: you need a strong team—you can't do it alone. 05:20 — Vision alignment: the original team of eight shared the same burning desire. They implemented discipleship, identified strengths, and embraced vulnerability—something many young adults deeply relate to. 07:49 — Elijah shares on alignment and how the core team is unified around seeing young adults transformed. 09:00 — Bekah talks about teaching every new leader Inspire Church's culture and vision. Weekly team rally happens one hour before service to keep everyone aligned. 11:25 — Bekah mentions their current team read, Undercover by John Bevere, to help leaders shepherd those under their care. 11:57 — Elijah reflects on tough early conversations that sharpened his leadership—and how Bekah excels in navigating them. 13:25 — Advice to other ministries: Build a solid team first. Use social media strategically. And pastors should publicly endorse the young adult ministry. 17:30 — The need for spiritual fathers and mothers who champion and guide young leaders. 19:11 — Pastor Mike values bringing people who already carry the fire. Shares the analogy: "It's easier to steer a moving car than push a parked one." 22:01 — Bekah shares her dream: a revival at UH Mānoa—specifically in the baseball stadium. Elijah dreams of collaborations with other churches. Three YA ministries now exist: Honolulu, Mililani, and Waikele. 28:30 — Pastor Mike notes that the greatest move of God right now is among those under 35. 30:07 — Pastor Mike recounts a conversation on strategy: it can't just be hype—people must be discipled and prepared. Elijah notes the importance of connect groups. 32:55 — Bekah explains why YA nights run from 6–9 p.m. and why they provide food: they want to meet young adults where they're at—many coming from work or traffic. 35:42 — Elijah shares the joy of seeing men attend alone and find brotherhood. 36:37 — Bekah recalls Pastor Tommy's warning: revival can be killed by selfishness, comparison, and familiarity. 40:00 — Bekah uses a "stew pot" analogy: one person bringing poison can ruin the whole pot. 42:33 — Pastor Mike reflects on the early days when he required Bekah and Elijah to be faithful in small things before entrusting them with more. 45:23 — Elijah thanks Pastor Mike for his leadership. 45:44 — Pastor Mike closes by highlighting Blow Your Mind, the new Aloha & Amen wear, the Nov. 18 webinar, and encourages listeners to like, subscribe, and check out the new Great Life Planner. _____________________________

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What if the shaking in your life isn't turbulence, but a transfer? In this episode, Pastor Mike Kai challenges leaders to see disruption as God's strategy for refinement and preparation. From ancient biblical wisdom to modern-day business lessons, he reminds us that we were born for such a time as this.

In this powerful episode of Pound for Pound Leadership, Pastor Mike Kai unpacks why Inspire Church carries its name and vision for the future (00:16). He shares how God uses shaking, whether in economies, politics, or even personal challenges, to position us for growth and greater purpose (02:32, 04:21). Drawing from the story of Joseph (08:33) and the biblical wisdom of the men of Issachar (07:36), Pastor Mike highlights the importance of discerning the times and stewarding influence well (16:04).

Listeners will also hear practical lessons from business and culture, including the faith-driven foundations of companies like Chick-fil-A and In-N-Out (17:14), and even the "Mamba Mentality" of Kobe Bryant as an example of pushing through pain with purpose (24:52). Through personal stories of setbacks, denials, and God's redirection (27:10, 30:36), Pastor Mike reminds us that every leader was built to multiply, advance, and steward for the Kingdom (31:44).

This is a message of faith, resilience, and vision that will inspire you to see beyond the shaking and step fully into your Kingdom assignment.

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00:16 Pastor Mike thanks everyone for coming to the lunch in and shares the story of how and why they changed the name of the church to Inspire Church when it was once called Hope.

00:26 Its about going home and being inspired and living an inspired life that God has for us. They did not rebrand it was a vision for what would become 25 years later. The meaning of the word in greek means breath of God,

01:27 Pastor Mike recognizes his wife Lisa Kai and thanks her for all of her support

02:32 so I believe with all of my heart that we were built for a moment like this, to survive shaking economies, political uncertainty or AI disruption. We're here to thrive. We're here to go beyond what we're seeing right now today.

02:55 The shaking is strategic- there is alot of shaking going on. Example during 2020 when covid took place the church shook your business

03:33 the book of Haggai chapter 2"6-9 is referenced

04:21 This is not turbulence its a transfer economically worldwide. God uses shaking to refine us and raleigh us and revelea things are shaken in your life.

04:53 Were you doing something in the past that Go says you dont need for the uther of yor business or your ministry? Is there something that you need to let go of?

05:06 Pastor Mike references his space shuttle example. Two solid fuel rocket boosters to catapult that space shuttle into its own orbit but it would release the rocket boosters. If you dont let it go its not going to take you where you need to go

05:47 what is in your life right now that you need to cutt off?

06/13 Pastor Mike shares he recently was in WA DC whiule the president was making alot of moves in the middle east. And how alot of CEO's were flow out to the middle east. Something is going to happen and we need to be ready for it

06:56 Pastor mike talks about the price of xrp ripple skyrocketing, and bitcoind and gold.

07:36 men of Isaka in the bible referenced. 12 tribes in Israel Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and his 12 sons.

07:58 we must understand the signs of the times.

08:33 it is going to take the anointing and the favor of one of my favorite people. Joseph in the old testament one of jacobs sons was sold into slavery by his brothers beacuaes they were jeolous of him. The book of genesis is devoted to his story.

09:13 Pharoah had a dream and none of his people could interpret his dream but someone remembered Joseph who was in prison that could interpret dreams. And because he was able to tell him what his dream meant he was elevated and no longer in prison but they used him for his prophetic skills

10:36 Do you know what things are going to look like for you paST 2026? Sometimes you can tell by the people around you.

10:51 Pastor Mike suggested speaking to elders and look at history to forecast too.

11:00 a book by Titus Cone was referenced tells a story about him arriving to Hawaii by 1836 and led one of the greatest revivals in history of the world. And we because the most literate people on the planet by 1830

13:57 Apostolic system was created by Joseph to prepare for the famine.

14:48 every influence that Pastor Mike has and that we all have is to influence change in the islands.

15:07 Pastor says that he gets told all of the tie on instagram to stay in his lane.

15:52 You are a business leader for Jesus, you understand the kingdom assignment.

16:04 What are you doing to influence society?

16:22 Deuteronomy chapter 8 verse 18 is referenced. Your prophet is the fuel for Gods purpose. Your success is the confirmation of his calling on you.

17:14 Pastor Mike shares the story of Chick-fil-a and how the founder didnt just build a fast food empire he built a company of biblical values. And in-n out, alaska airlines was also a christian owned business. And shared their corporate purpose.

19:05 Pastor Mike shares how he used to work for the airline and he used to look down at his job until a coworker said this to him: (you are on the ramp for Jesus)

22:33 The bible says without faith it is impossible to please God so stick your neck out.

22:49 mathew 25 references the parable of the talents. God knows the capacity of every person that he was working with. If given alot even more wil be required. Even when your big can you stil be faithful in the little?

24:52 April 12 2013 lakers vs warriors he talks about when Kobe Bryant tore his achilles, and talked about his rant on facebook and the mamba mentality. Even in pain im still in purpose. Sometimes pain is proof that youre still in teh game.

27:10 The call he got 10 years ago from the bank telling him he did not get approved for the 10 acres and how upset he was. He wanted to blame everybody. But God blessed them with another church to buy and a developer that is now opening their Kapolei location.

30:36 Sometimes a denial is actually a delay whether in your business or personal. Pastor mike encourages you to put Jesus first. Churches 10% is for God.

31:44 you were born for such a time as this. Multiply advance and stewart. You were built for this. Why because youre doing it for the kingdom

32:34 Prayer in closing

In this episode of the Pound for Pound Leadership Podcast, Pastor Mike Kai sits down with his longtime friend, Pastor Jared Ming of Higher Vision Church, for a raw and timely conversation. They talk about: - The tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk and its ripple effect on the church and culture - How to shepherd people through grief, trauma, and offense - Why offense is one of the greatest traps keeping believers from receiving God's truth - The role of the Holy Spirit when our hearts are wounded - What revival could look like in this generation This is not a polished studio conversation—it's real, unfiltered, and happening in the wake of national grief. You'll hear both pastors share personal stories, biblical wisdom, and pastoral insight for how we can stand strong in faith during times of shaking. 👉 Get Mike's new book, Blow Your Mind: [Amazon link] 👉 Register for the free Blow Your Mind Webinar: [Webinar link] If this conversation speaks to you, hit subscribe, leave a comment, and share it with a leader or friend who needs encouragement today.