Podcast appearances and mentions of kevin yi

How have churches been affected by “the great dechurching?” How can we help people stay connected to the local church? And, just as important, how does the great dechurching affect immigrant and Asian American churches? Michael Graham, co-author of the book The Great Dechurching, spoke to SOLA Council President Steve Chang and SOLA Editorial Board member Kevin Yi about the phenomenon of dechurching. His findings on Asian Americans leaving the church were particularly alarming: “Because Asian American dechurching is is worse than any other ethnicity. The dechuching that's going on there is twice the rate of, of those who are Hispanic and Latino. And I think 40 or 50% faster than those who are Anglo or African American.” But Graham was also quick to point out that it was hard to draw further statistical conclusions about Asian Americans leaving the church, simply because there isn't a lot of data about Asian American Christians. Other topics they discuss include: Declining religious affiliation among Asian Americans Church attendance and pastoral care for congregants who are mobile and don't stay in one church their whole lives Assisting newcomers connect with the church Parental influence on church attendance Telling a better story We hope that this conversation helps all Christians to think about how we can better study the Asian American church. We also hope it will encourage pastors to think about how to serve their congregations to prevent dechurching and help former members to return and find true community. Video and article: https://sola.network/article/asian-american-christians-and-the-great-dechurching-interview/ Links: Weekly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/tgif Monthly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/newsletter Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesolanetwork Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesolanetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesolanetwork YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SOLANetwork Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Website: https://sola.network

Of all the five pillars of gospel-centered youth ministry, Intergenerational Integration has long been a particular distinctive of Rooted Ministry. It's not easy to do! This diverse panel will share their experiences in different contexts, of different ways, to integrate children and teenagers into the daily life of the local church. Resources:To hear more about integrating students into the life of the church, join us for Rooted 2023 in Franklin, TN, November 2-4. Growing Young by Kara Powell, Fuller Youth InstituteReciprocal Church: Becoming a Community Where Faith Flourishes Beyond High School by Sharon KetchamMilestones podcast

In this episode, the guys share their thoughts about Antman and the Wasp: Quantumania, the state of the MCU, and how important good storytelling is.  They also take a moment to shine a light on some great storytelling that's happening right now. Contact us on Twitter @ThanosToTheos, Instagram @ThanosToTheos, or email us at thanostotheos@gmail.comIf you want to respond to any of our hosts, you can reach us on Twitter:Mike McGarry: @revmcgarryClark Fobes: @fobesmanKevin Yi: @kevinhyi

In this very special Clark-less episode, the guys try to do a decent show without him.  As much as we want to pat ourselves on the back, it's a little lacking in something.  But they try their best to do some recaps of the content that came out in 2022, and also talk about what it looks like to do year end youth ministry evaluation, along with discussing some of the challenges coming up ahead.Contact us on Twitter @ThanosToTheos, Instagram @ThanosToTheos, or email us at thanostotheos@gmail.comIf you want to respond to any of our hosts, you can reach us on Twitter:Mike McGarry: @revmcgarryClark Fobes: @fobesmanKevin Yi: @kevinhyi

In this episode, the guys talk about one of the most anticipated movies of the year, Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever.  They discuss their reactions to this massive film, and everyone's individual Infinity Stones rankings.  They also talk about the biggest themes in the movie and how we can draw out spiritual conversations from the MCU for our "Theos" topic.  We're also soliciting questions (and podcast reviews) for a Q&A episode that we'd like to do, so please submit questions via Twitter, Instagram, or email and you'll be entered in to win a Thanos to Theos shirt!  00:00:00 Introduction00:03:18 Giveaway and Listener Questions00:15:40 Thoughts about Wakanda Forever00:21:57 Infinity Stones Ranking 00:52:18 Theos Topic01:20:22 The Riri of it All Contact us on Twitter @ThanosToTheos, Instagram @ThanosToTheos, or email us at thanostotheos@gmail.comIf you want to respond to any of our hosts, you can reach us on Twitter:Mike McGarry: @revmcgarryClark Fobes: @fobesmanKevin Yi: @kevinhyi

Youth Ministry is theological ministry. But what's this actually mean, and what's it look like? Kevin Yi joins the podcast to share what he's learned about theologically grounded youth ministry. This episode features the following discussion: You live in Southern California surrounded by many flagship attractional churches. Without being unnecessarily critical, could you share how that's shaped your own convictions about the role of theology and the gospel in youth ministry?  Can you walk us through how you decide whether or not it's worth digging into a theological question or if that'd be a distraction from teaching the big idea of the text?  What have you learned the hard way about teaching theologically? How can youth workers teach theologically without posing as theology professors in the youth room? Mike and Kevin co-host another podcast along with Clark Fobes, called Thanos to Theos - a podcast about comics, culture, theology, and youth ministry. Thanos to Theos is part of the Rooted Ministry podcast network. Even if you aren't into comics or superhero movies, it'll help you launch into meaningful conversations with students in your ministry.  Kevin Yi is the College and Young Adults Pastor and Education Director at Church Everyday in LA county. He's also the Video Producer for the Rooted Ministry and a contributor to The Gospel I Wish I Knew in High School.  Visit Youth Pastor Theologian's website Join YPT's Facebook group: @youththeologian (make sure you answer the membership questions) Follow YPT on Twitter: @youththeologian Follow YPT on Instagram: @youththeologian Please consider sharing YPT's podcast and our articles with your friends, and leave a rating/review on your podcast subscriber. You can contact us with any questions and recommend both topics and guests on our website's Submissions Page.

In this episode, the guys sit down to talk about their experiences at the Rooted 2022 Conference and why Mike wasn't there.  We're also soliciting questions for a Q&A episode that we'd like to do, so please submit questions via Twitter, Instagram, or email and you'll be entered in to win a Thanos to Theos shirt!  We also do our final thoughts on the complete first season of She-Hulk along with our Infinity Stones ranking.  For our Theos topic, we talk a little bit about Jennifer Walter's identity crisis and end up talking a lot about what to do with the different social and popularity disparities we see in youth group.00:00 Introduction00:01 Rooted 2022 Conference Recap15:37 Giveaway Details! 17:05 She-Hulk Season 127:31 She-Hulk Infinity Stones Ranking31:40 Theos TopicContact us on Twitter @ThanosToTheos, Instagram @ThanosToTheos, or email us at thanostotheos@gmail.comIf you want to respond to any of our hosts, you can reach us on Twitter:Mike McGarry: @revmcgarryClark Fobes: @fobesmanKevin Yi: @kevinhyi

Here it is, the long awaited Thor: Love and Thunder episode!  We appreciate everyone's patience as it took awhile for us to get this episode out.  But as a bonus for waiting so long, we decided to talk about the biggest movie of the year, Top Gun: Maverick as well!  So in this mega two for one episode, the guys talk about their reactions to both of these movies as well as some "Theos" connections worth discussing.02:24 Thor: Love and Thunder35:06 Top Gun: MaverickContact us on Twitter @ThanosToTheos, Instagram @ThanosToTheos, or email us at thanostotheos@gmail.comIf you want to respond to any of our hosts, you can reach us on Twitter:Mike McGarry: @revmcgarryClark Fobes: @fobesmanKevin Yi: @kevinhyi  

SOLA Network had the privilege of speaking to Jason Min, lead pastor of Citizens LA, a church in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, CA. He's also a co-host of the Off the Pulpit podcast. Jason Min spoke to Kevin Yi, SOLA Editorial Board member, and Jason Chao, video editor at SOLA Network, about how to engage with creatives and Gen Z within local church congregations. Their conversation included: How do creatives view the local church? How should the church view creatives? How can pastors value and honor creatives? How can the church connect with Gen Z? Video and transcript: https://sola.network/article/how-to-support-creatives-and-interact-with-culture-interview/ Links: Weekly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/tgif Monthly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/newsletter Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesolanetwork Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesolanetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesolanetwork YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqsoKbSYBbZZoovA24PhqAg Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Website: https://sola.network

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In this episode, the guys talk about their brief reactions to the first 3 episodes of the Ms. Marvel Disney+ series.  Then the guys get to the main topic by talking about the latest Star Wars Disney + series, Obi Wan Kenobi.  They explain their Infinity Stones ranking for the show and discuss ministry connections related to the youth pastor of the Star Wars Universe, Obi Wan Kenobi.  01:27 Ms. Marvel Reactions21:39 Obi Wan KenobiContact us on Twitter @ThanosToTheos, Instagram @ThanosToTheos, or email us at thanostotheos@gmail.comIf you want to respond to any of our hosts, you can reach us on Twitter:Mike McGarry: @revmcgarryClark Fobes: @fobesmanKevin Yi: @kevinhyi 

On today's episode of The Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast, the hosts of Rooted's Thanos to Theos (Clark Fobes, Mike McGarry, and Kevin Yi) discuss how youth ministry is different during the summer months, as well as strategies for effectively shepherding students during hectic rhythms, lethargic rhythms, and rhythms in-between! They also spend time talking through the youth minister's self-care during the summer - and, of course, plugging the awesome content curated by Thanos to Theos!Additional ResourcesThanos to Theos: https://rootedministry.com/podcast/series/thanos-to-theos/The Asian American Christian Collaborative: https://www.asianamericanchristiancollaborative.comYouth Pastor Theologian: https://www.youthpastortheologian.com

How should Asian American Christian leaders approach the newest generation of Asian American Christians? Raymond and Michelle join Kevin Yi to talk about strategies for encouragement, the unique interests of Gen Z, and more. Stay connected with the AACC Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @aachristcollab https://asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com Credits Hosts: Raymond Chang, Michelle Reyes Sound engineers: Katie Nguyen, Sean Kim

In this special episode of Thanos to Theos focused on youth ministry applications, the guys get together to talk about leading through change.  We've all been through so many different kinds of adjustments in the last few years, and this conversation is focused on what we've seen in our respective ministries, how we've led through various changes, and what we've learned in hindsight.  With a particular emphasis on what it looks like to become more gospel-centered, we hope that you will be encouraged as you hear about the challenges and blessings that the hosts experienced in shaping their youth ministries to be more gospel driven.Links:Lead Them to Jesus book reviews by Rooted Ministry and The Gospel Coalition. The Jesus I Wish I Knew book review by Mike McGarry at Christianity Today. Contact us on Twitter @ThanosToTheos, Instagram @ThanosToTheos, or email us at thanostotheos@gmail.comIf you want to respond to any of our hosts, you can reach us on Twitter:Mike McGarry: @revmcgarryClark Fobes: @fobesmanKevin Yi: @kevinhyi

And we're back! Welcome to the 5th season of Thanos to Theos! Ok we're just kidding.  We took an extended break because the MCU took an extended break, but we're back with our thoughts and analysis on the first 5 episodes of Moon Knight.  We also take a bit of time to discuss the new "The Batman" movie, and the DC HBO Max show, Peacemaker.  Did Clark enjoy any of the DC movies/shows?  Was Moon Knight too scary for Mike?  Does Kevin use the word "interesting" too much?  And is it just us, or does Harrow kind of look like Mark McGrath from the 90's band Sugar Ray?00:03:21 Peacemaker00:04:31 The Batman00:06:57 Moon KnightContact us on Twitter @ThanosToTheos, Instagram @ThanosToTheos, or email us at thanostotheos@gmail.comIf you want to respond to any of our hosts, you can reach us on Twitter:Mike McGarry: @revmcgarryClark Fobes: @fobesmanKevin Yi: @kevinhyi

Owen Lee is the senior pastor at Christ Central Presbyterian in Centreville, VA. He and his wife Margaret have three teenage and young adult children.Tracy and Kevin Yi serve and work at Church Everyday in Northridge CA, where both wear numerous official and unofficial hats. They have three young children.

Listen in on this spoiler-saturated episode where we discuss The Book of Boba Fett and hear Mike's epic "theosification" of the themes in this show.  We talk about what it looks like to keep the main thing the main thing in our youth ministry planning, as we all know how hard it can be to keep things on track as we plan for our ministry calendar.  What did you think of the Book of Boba Fett?  What are some of the ways that you've been able to keep things on track in your youth ministry? We would love your feedback, input, or questions for future episodes!Contact us on Twitter @ThanosToTheos, Instagram @ThanosToTheos, or email us at thanostotheos@gmail.comIf you want to respond to any of our hosts, you can reach us on Twitter:Mike McGarry: @revmcgarryClark Fobes: @fobesmanKevin Yi: @kevinhyi

The guys are joined by Rebecca Heck once again to discuss the MCU's Black Widow.  This movie does feature some heavy topics such as sex trafficking and abuse so we want to let listeners know that this episode won't be appropriate for children.  We also spend a lot of time talking about family and how to reach our students where they are while sharing some practical tips on how to address issues in the home during our youth meetings.We would love your feedback, input, or questions for future episodes.Contact us on Twitter @ThanosToTheos, Instagram @ThanosToTheos, or email us at thanostotheos@gmail.comIf you want to respond to any of our hosts, you can reach us on Twitter:Mike McGarry: @revmcgarryClark Fobes: @fobesmanKevin Yi: @kevinhyi

There's absolutely no way we can ignore it. The Netflix nine part series Squid Game is a big hit across cultures and generations. It's especially popular among our kids. Since pop culture artifacts like Squid Game serve as a worldview forming and reflecting map for our kids , we need to pay attention. And that's what we're doing today as we chat with our friends Clark Fobes and Kevin Yi about Squid Game, it's message, its meaning, and how to respond, on this episode of Youth Culture Matters.

Deconstruction is a buzzword in Christian circles as stories of prominent Christian leaders leaving their faith become more commonplace. Of course, the questioning and even unraveling of faith is not limited to pastors and worship leaders but to everyday churchgoers. How can churches and pastors understand deconstruction? How should they walk with those who are doubting their faith? SOLA Editorial Board member Kevin Yi interviewed two pastors to talk about this phenomenon and how to address it, with additional emphasis on the Asian American church. Barnabas Piper is an associate pastor at Immanuel Nashville church and the author of many books. Jason Min is the lead pastor of Citizens La church. We hope this conversation can be helpful for the local church to walk compassionately with those who are deconstructing. Read the transcript on our website: https://sola.network/article/addressing-deconstruction-in-the-church Email us your questions or conversation topics: podcast@sola.network Links: Weekly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/tgif Monthly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/newsletter Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesolanetwork Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesolanetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesolanetwork YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqsoKbSYBbZZoovA24PhqAg Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Website: https://sola.network

The last year has seen a massive rise in anti-Asian hate crimes across the United States. Last week's Atlanta massacres have driven us to lament and prayer. But as Asian Americans, is there more that we should be doing? SOLA Editorial Board Member Kevin Yi, the youth and education Pastor at Church Everyday in Los Angeles, speaks with Pastor and President Raymond Chang and Dr. and Vice President Michelle Reyes from the Asian American Christian Collaborative - AACC. Michelle Reyes, PhD, is the Vice President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative and the Co-Executive Director of Pax. She is also the Scholar in Residence at Hope Community Church. Michelle's work on faith and culture has been featured in Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Missio Alliance, Faithfully Magazine and more. Her forthcoming book on cross-cultural relationships is called Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead to Lasting Connections Across Cultures (Zondervan; April 27, 2021). Pastor Raymond Chang is the president of the Asian American Christian Collaborative, a pastor, and writer. He regularly preaches God’s Word and speaks throughout the country on issues pertaining to Christianity and culture, race and faith. He has lived throughout the world (Korea, Guatemala, Panama, Spain, China), traveled to nearly 50 countries, and currently lives in Chicagoland, serving as a campus minister at Wheaton College. Prior to entering vocational ministry, Raymond worked in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, and served in the Peace Corps in Panama. He is currently pursuing his PhD. He is married to Jessica Chang, who serves as the chief advancement and partnerships officer of the Field School. Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Rc6-Oq04d64 Shownotes: https://www.asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com/ https://www.asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com/rally https://www.facebook.com/aachristcollab/ https://twitter.com/aachristcollab https://www.instagram.com/aachristcollab Email us your questions or conversation topics: podcast@sola.network Links: Weekly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/tgif Monthly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/newsletter Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesolanetwork Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesolanetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesolanetwork YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqsoKbSYBbZZoovA24PhqAg Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Website: https://sola.network

More from CameronMinistry to Young Women Is Not A "Check Your Brains At The Door" EndeavorPreparing Christian Children for the Transgender Moment More from RebeccaOne Biblical Truth To Teach Students in the Aftermath of the Ravi Zacharias Report Dear Brand New Youth Minister More from KevinWhat Does It Mean To Be Human? A Biblical Response Rooted's Most Read: Sustaining Your Youth Ministry in a Global Pandemic 

In this episode, the guys debrief the rollercoaster that was WandaVision. The show was surprisingly helpful to set the stage for healthy conversations about what grief is and how Christ gives us hope in the midst of deep loss. Whose predictions about the series were closest, what did we think about the MCU’s debut of a new type of show, and what can youth workers learn from the series’ depiction of grief?We would love your feedback, input, or questions for future episodes.Contact us on Twitter @ThanosToTheos, Instagram @ThanosToTheos, or email us at thanostotheos@gmail.comIf you want to respond to any of our hosts, you can reach us on Twitter:Mike McGarry: @revmcgarryClark Fobes: @fobesmanKevin Yi: @kevinhyi

More from Kevin: What Does It Mean To Be Human? A Biblical ResponseRooted's Most Read: Sustaining Your Youth Ministry in a Global Pandemic Practical Tips for Doing Digital Ministry (Part 2) See all of Kevin's contributions to the Rooted blog here! More from Clark: Seeking Racial Justice: Going Beyond Social Media Solidarity Dealing with Loneliness in Quarantine and Social Distancing Dealing with the Shame of Depression See all of Clark's contributions to the Rooted blog here! More from Peter: Shame-Based Moralism Christ's Ministry Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt The Distinct Latent Treasures and Dangers of Asian American Youth Ministry  

More from Kevin Yi: What Does It Mean to be Human? A Biblical Response Rooted's Most Read: Sustaining Your Youth Ministry in a Global Pandemic Practical Tips for Doing Digital Ministry (Part 1) Practical Tips for Doing Digital Ministry (Part 2) See the rest of Kevin's contributions to Rooted here! 

In this episode the guys discuss the return of the MCU! WandaVision is here and Marvel is back. What do we like, what don’t we, and what are our predictions about where the series is heading?We would love your feedback, input, or questions for future episodes.Contact us on Twitter @ThanosToTheos, Instagram @ThanosToTheos, or email us at thanostotheos@gmail.comIf you want to respond to any of our hosts, you can reach us on Twitter:Mike McGarry: @revmcgarryClark Fobes: @fobesmanKevin Yi: @kevinhyi

The guys take a break from the MCU to discuss the Mandalorian and the Star Wars universe. Afterward, we dish on exegetical vs. topical teaching in youth ministry and how to ensure we lead students to think biblically about culture without allowing the culture to drive our teaching. We would love your feedback, input, or questions for future episodes.Contact us on Twitter @ThanosToTheos, Instagram @ThanosToTheos, or email us at thanostotheos@gmail.comIf you want to respond to any of our hosts, you can reach us on Twitter:Mike McGarry: @revmcgarryClark Fobes: @fobesmanKevin Yi: @kevinhyi

In this episode of the Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast, Davis talks with Kevin Yi and Clark Fobes about the Asian-American racial experience and where Asians fit into the ongoing race conversations today. Especially in light of the recent events and calls for justice for the black community, they share how Asian-Americans can reconcile their own racial identity as they enter into the broader discussion. More importantly, they discuss how the Gospel compels us towards racial justice and to personal repentance. Please also see Learning Together: An Asian American Perspective on Racial Justice and Reconciliation.

In this episode of the Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast, Davis talks with Kevin Yi and Clark Fobes about the Asian-American racial experience and where Asians fit into the ongoing race conversations today. Especially in light of the recent events and calls for justice for the black community, they share how Asian-Americans can reconcile their own…

In this episode of the Rooted Podcast, Kevin Yi connects the life of Moses to our own experience of leading…

In this episode of the Rooted Podcast, Kevin Yi connects the life of Moses to our own experience of leading teenagers with all its joys and frustrations. Helping us see Moses’ relationship with God with new clarity, he encourages us to rest in the Lord as we lead.

In this episode of the Rooted Podcast, hear from our own Davis Lacey (interviewed by Kevin Yi) about his journey from…

In this episode of the Rooted Podcast, hear from our own Davis Lacey (interviewed by Kevin Yi) about his journey from…

Summer’s over and a new youth ministry season is here. If you’re a youth worker, your youth group schedule is ramping up and you’ve no doubt been planning. . . or should be planning. . . your teaching and ministry schedule for the coming school year. So let me ask you, have you done your youth ministry planning? What goals, objectives, and priorities have guided your planning? What do you hope to see happen in the lives of your students and their families this year? Effective ministry requires a combination of faithful prayer and careful planning. Stick with us as we talk to four youth workers who share how they have incorporated prayer and planning into their plans for this year, on this episode of youth culture matters.

One of the most beautiful things about the gospel is that it answers one of life's biggest questions: “Who am…

One of the most beautiful things about the gospel is that it answers one of life’s biggest questions: “Who am…

Research and experience point way too often to the fact that our youth ministries and churches are failing at equipping kids to leave our youth groups with a deep, significant, and lasting faith. Too many kids graduate from high school and into the next phase of life seemingly pushing the pause or stop button on their Christian faith. Consequently, they aren’t ready to faithfully navigate the difficulties they are bound to face in life. How can we begin to take kids deeper into the Gospel? What are the steps we can take to promote spiritual maturity in our students? What are some of the key pillars of effective deep youth ministry? One youth worker has devoted his life to these matters after experiencing his own difficult adolescence, and the sudden death of his own three-year-old son. We’ll hear his story, discover how the truths of the Gospel carried him through the darkness of that time, and look to learn more about doing deep youth ministry, on this episode of youth culture matters.

Justin presents a live audience edition of the show from Church Everyday in Northridge, California. He’s joined by atheist Ryan Bell, a former Christian pastor who took ‘A Year Without God’ after coming to doubt his faith, and Sean McDowell a Christian thinker who tells his own journey of doubt and coming to a conviction that Christianity is true. There’s also an interview with Justin by Kevin Yi of Truth Matters Ministries who hosted the event, and time for audience Q&A at the end. For Truth Matter Ministries and the event video www.truthmattersministries.com/ For Ryan Bell www.lifeaftergod.org/ For Sean McDowell http://seanmcdowell.org/ Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD & Digital Download http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop For more faith debates visit http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via RSS or Via Itunes