Ken Shigematsu

Ken Shigematsu, pastor and author, shares how God's love can transform our deepest insecurities and shame. He explores personal experiences that reveal the impact of community and vulnerability on spiritual growth. The conversation highlights the healing power of empathy and beauty in counteracting feelings of inadequacy, emphasizing the journey towards self-acceptance. Ken discusses his shift from corporate life to ministry, illustrating how embracing God's love enables us to authentically share that love with others.

Ken Shigematsu, a senior pastor and author, dives into the transformative power of joy during Advent. He explores Tolkien's 'sudden joyous turn' through captivating stories, including a POW narrative and Mary's encounter with Gabriel. Shigematsu discusses the universal joy of Jesus' birth, emphasizes savoring positive memories, and highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in joy. With insights on navigating joy amid sorrow, he encourages listeners to become channels of God's abundant joy and share it with others.

Ken Shigematsu, a pastoral teacher and preacher, explores Daniel 4 to expose how pride unravels leaders and ordinary people. He connects pride to success, entitlement, and injustice using stories from Nebuchadnezzar, the Titanic, and modern examples. Practical practices like gratitude, humility rituals, service, and generosity are offered as ways to recognize grace and restore what pride steals.