Jay Y Kim

Jay Y. Kim, lead pastor at West Gate Church and author of Analog Church, joins to discuss how the digital age reshapes community within the church. They explore how the pandemic shifted gatherings online, changing attendance patterns and engagement. Jay emphasizes that while digital avenues can inform, true transformation comes from in-person experiences. They also examine the balance between content consumption and meaningful community, challenging listeners to consider barriers to participation and the essence of church beyond mere experience.

In this engaging discussion, Jay Y. Kim, the lead pastor at West Gate Church and author of the Digital Examen podcast, joins Ruth Haley Barton to unpack the relationship between technology and spiritual life. They explore the vital need for solitude and silence, especially amid digital distractions. Jay shares practical strategies like turning smartphones into 'dummy phones' to enhance focus. They also reflect on the challenges of digital addiction, emphasizing the importance of intentionality in creating clutter-free sacred spaces for a deeper connection with God.

Pastor Jay Y Kim discusses the impact of technology on society, the balance between digital and analog practices, engaging with younger generations, finding rest in a busy digital age, and navigating truth in the digital era amidst misinformation.

Pastor Jay Y Kim discusses his journey of losing and rediscovering faith, addressing reasons for leaving the Church, doubts, and inclusivity in Christianity. The podcast explores embracing diversity, navigating modernity, and the transformative power of community in a search for meaning.

Pastor Jay Y Kim discusses the significance of Holy Week, Easter, and whether the resurrection really happened. Topics include the fear of death, the importance of Easter, and how the resurrection impacts humanity's desire for restoration.