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Metro Christian Church, Honolulu Hawaii

327 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings

Official Podcast of Metro Christian Church, Pastor Elwin Ahu and Pastor Brandon Ahu. Honolulu, Hawaii. Connecting to God, Connecting to People, Connecting People to God. Weekly sermon messages & Hana Hou Podcast of Faith, Hope, & Jesus! 

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Episodes

Mission - How We Live Like Jesus

August 22, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

Pastor Elwin Ahu teaches us how to live on mission by putting our faith into action. To find a connect group or register for an upcoming event, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com  Support the Show.

Jesus Impersonators - How we are changed by Jesus

August 15, 2022 17:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

Lead Pastor Brandon Ahu teaches us about being formed into the image of Christ so that we can live like Him. To register for an upcoming event or join a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com  Support the Show.

Let's Roll - The 2 Wheels of Formation and Mission

August 08, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

Lead Pastor Brandon Ahu casts vision for the two wheels that drive our church: formation and mission. To register for an upcoming event or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Communion Together

August 01, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

Pastor Frieda Takaki teaches us about communing with God through prayer. We invite you to take communion as a rememberance of what God has done for us at the end of this message. To register for an upcoming event or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com  Support the Show.

Communion Together

August 01, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

Pastor Frieda Takaki teaches us about communing with God through prayer. We invite you to take communion as a rememberance of what God has done for us at the end of this message. To register for an upcoming event or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com  Support the show

Giving Together

July 25, 2022 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

Pastor Brandon Ahu encourages us to choose radical generosity in our time, energy, skills, and finances. To register for an upcoming event for find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Bringing Our Best

July 11, 2022 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Pastor Mike Brock teaches us how we can use what is right in front of us to build God's Kingdom. To register for an upcoming event or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

We Are Better Because of YOU

July 04, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Pastor Brandon Ahu teaches us about why WE are more important than ME. For more information on any upcoming events or to find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com  Support the Show.

Don't Talk About It, Be About It

June 20, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Happy Father's Day, and Happy Juneteenth! Pastor Brandon invites us to get into the arena and go do the things Jesus tells us to do. To register for an upcoming event or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Who Are You Becoming?

June 20, 2022 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

Who do you resemble in life -- or, more importantly, who should you resemble? Pastor Elwin Ahu teaches us about making our lives reflect Jesus before leading us in communion. For more info on anything we discussed, or to find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

What Am I Here For?

June 13, 2022 17:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

If you're like most people, you've wondered what your life's purpose is. Pastor Elwin Ahu breaks down how our life is meant to be spent serving Jesus. To register for an upcoming event or find a small group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

How to Live the Great Life

June 06, 2022 17:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

Pastor Elwin teaches us how we can live a great life, not just a good one. To register an upcoming event or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Hana Hou -- A Hui Hou!

June 01, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Cam and Willy talk story about offense, forgiveness, and how conflict can make you better. Don't forget: we'll be taking a short break over the summer to revamp the Hana Hou Podcast. See you in August! To register for an upcoming event or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

How to Deal with Being Offended

May 30, 2022 17:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Metro's NextGen Director Willy Paul talks about Jesus's way of dealing with offense: choosing radical grace and forgiveness. To register for an upcoming event or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Hana Hou -- Looking for a Sensei

May 25, 2022 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

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Why the Church is like Sourdough Bread

May 23, 2022 17:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

Lead Pastor Brandon Ahutalks about why the old and young are needed to make a church successful, and how the long process of sourdough bread helps show us why it's so important. To register for an upcoming event or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Hana Hou -- Take It Easy, But Take It

May 18, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

NextGen Director Willy Paul and Founding Pastor Elwin Ahu sit down to talk podcast updates, mental burnout, and the rhythm of rest. To register for an upcoming event or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

We've Never Been More Empty

May 16, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

This week Founding Pastor Elwin Ahu continues our "Unprecedented" series by talking about being content. To register for an upcoming event or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Hana Hou -- Mother's Day Two: Motherhood Strikes Back

May 11, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

In this very special episode Ashley Paul sits down with Haunani Preston to talk story about being new moms, the difference between mothering and motherhood, and share some fun stories along the way. To register for an upcoming event or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

We've Never Been More Grateful

May 09, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

Happy Mother's Day! Join Pastor Brandon Ahu as he (and some very awesome guests) as they talk on choosing gratitude and celebrate our moms and mother figures. To register for an upcoming event or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com  Support the show

We've Never Been More Grateful

May 09, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

Happy Mother's Day! Join Pastor Brandon Ahu as he (and some very awesome guests) as they talk on choosing gratitude and celebrate our moms and mother figures. To register for an upcoming event or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com  Support the Show.

Hana Hou -- One And a Half Special Guests

May 04, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Willy Paul sits down with two special guests: his wife Ashley (who is the actual guest) and Selah (who recently decided she loves yelling). They talk about conflict, things they've learned being married, and Louis the Sloth. To register for an upcoming event or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

We've Never Been More Divided: Unity in Conflict

May 02, 2022 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Pastors George & Tondra Gregory preach on why we as Christians should be fighting for unity -- especially in our marriages. To register for an upcoming event or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Hana Hou -- Going Back to Golf

April 27, 2022 17:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MB

Did you hear that Pastor Elwin is into golf yet? Well this week Willy Paul talks with him about golf, burnout, golf, and being filled. And did we mention golf? To register for an upcoming event, or to find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Unprecedented: We've Never Been This Tired Before

April 25, 2022 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

Founding Pastor Elwin Ahu kicks off our new preaching series by speaking on burnout and the rest we can find in Jesus. For more info or to find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Hana Hou -- What a Weekend!

April 20, 2022 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Whether you joined us online or in person, you know how amazing our Easter weekend was! Join Lead Pastor Brandon Ahu and NextGen Director Willy Paul as they talk projects, bowls, and what's happening next at Metro. For more info on an upcoming event or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Easter: Broken to Beautiful

April 18, 2022 17:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

Pastor Brandon Ahu teaches us how God takes the broken and turns them into works of art. You don't want to miss this one. For more info on upcoming events, or to find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Easter: Broken to Beautiful

April 18, 2022 17:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

Pastor Brandon Ahu teaches us how God takes the broken and turns them into works of art. You don't want to miss this one. For more info on upcoming events, or to find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show

Hana Hou -- The Big Day

April 13, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Happy Easter week everyone! Join Spiritual Growth Pastor Cameron Cortez and NextGen Director Willy Paul as they talk Roman legion, subverted expectations, and Spy Kids 3D. We'll see you on Easter Sunday! Head to our website for more info: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Palm Sunday: Excessive Celebration

April 11, 2022 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Lead Pastor Brandon Ahu speaks of how victory and celebration can show us what's truly important in our lives. See you on Easter! To register for an upcoming event or to find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Hana Hou -- Faith Walking

April 06, 2022 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Founding Pastor Elwin Ahu and NExtGen Director Willy Paul talk golf, perspective, and spiritual action. To register for an upcoming event or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Don't Give Up!

April 04, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Founding Pastor Elwin Ahu continues in our "Faithfully Walking Forward" series by teaching us about how a change of perspective can turn our fear into faith. To register for an upcoming event or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Hana Hou -- Bit of a Weird One

March 30, 2022 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Sometimes the bible gets weird, but that's alright! Metro's Founding Pastor Elwin Ahu and NextGen Director Willy Paul talk biblical interpretation, sacrifice, and making tough choices.  To register for an upcoming event or to find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Cut the Past Away

March 29, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

God's timing is always perfect, and He always has a plan -- even when that plan sounds a little dicey. Founding Pastor Elwin Ahu teaches us how obedience leads to success with God. To register for an upcoming event, or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Hana Hou -- Cool Story, Bro!

March 23, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

And we mean that genuinely! Lead Pastor Brandon Ahu and NextGen Director Willy Paul talk Disneyland, memories, and the importance of story. We wanna see you at our beach baptism on April 2nd! Head over to our website for more info: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Hana Hou -- Cool Story, Bro!

March 23, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

And we mean that genuinely! Lead Pastor Brandon Ahu and NextGen Director Willy Paul talk Disneyland, memories, and the importance of story. We wanna see you at our beach baptism on April 2nd! Head over to our website for more info: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show (http://metrochristianchurch.com/give)

Faithful but Forgetful

March 22, 2022 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

It's so easy to get lost in the recent. However, when we look at our lives in the long term, we can see God's faithfulness through even the worst times. Taking moments to pause, reflect, and remember all that God has done for us helps us to see His faithfulness in the future. To register for an upcoming event or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Hana Hou -- High Level Waiting

March 16, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Pastor Elwin and Willy Paul talk story about wrist injuries, consecration, and how waiting is sometimes the best action to take.  For more info on anything we talked about, or to register for an upcoming event, head over to our website: metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

What's Your Next Step?

March 14, 2022 01:00 - 51 seconds - 637 KB

Founding Pastor Elwin Ahu speks on learning to wait on God's timing and trust His process. To register for an upcoming event or find a connect group, visit our website: metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Hana Hou -- The Boys Are Back in Town

March 09, 2022 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Spritual Growth Director Cameron Cortez and NextGen Director Willy Paul sit down to talk sacrifice, the spiritual implications of the enlightenment and American culture, and being a dad. For more info on anything we discussed, or to register for an upcoming event, head over to our website: metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Pick a Side!

March 06, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Lead Pastor Brandon Ahu encourages us to realize we're always picking sides with our thoughts, words, and actions -- whether we realize it or not! Therefore, we should strive to always pick God's side. To register for an upcoming event or find a connect group, visit our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Hana Hou -- The Bench Press of the Soul

March 02, 2022 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Please welcome for the first time Metro's brand new Lead Pastor, Brandon Ahu! He sits down with Spiritual Growth Director Cameron Cortez to talk benching, transitions, and what true strength is. For more info on anything we talked about, or to register for an upcoming event, head over to our website: metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Strong and Courageous

February 27, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Lead Pastor Brandon Ahu knows none of us have been where we are right now. The last two years have been marked by uncertainty and difficult transitions, which make this the perfect opportunity to be strong and courageous. To register for an upcoming event, or to find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrchristianchurch.com Support the show

Strong and Courageous

February 27, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Lead Pastor Brandon Ahu knows none of us have been where we are right now. The last two years have been marked by uncertainty and difficult transitions, which make this the perfect opportunity to be strong and courageous. To register for an upcoming event, or to find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrchristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Celebrating 10 Years!

February 20, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

Join us for a rootin' tootin' pāʻina as we celebrate all that God has done through the ministry of our Founding Pastor Elwin Ahu, and as we officially install our new Lead Pastor, Brandon Ahu. To register for an upcoming event, or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Celebrating 10 Years!

February 20, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

Join us for a rootin' tootin' pāʻina as we celebrate all that God has done through the ministry of our Founding Pastor Elwin Ahu, and as we officially install our new Lead Pastor, Brandon Ahu. To register for an upcoming event, or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show

Hana Hou -- We're All In This Together

February 16, 2022 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.53 MB

Metro's Spiritual Growth Director Cameron Cortez talks story one fast kine with Pastor Brandon Ahu about unity and our upcoming 10th anniversary! You don't wanna miss the party: head over to our website for everything you need: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Forward Together

February 13, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

In a culture that's divided in a way most of us have never seen in our lifetimes, the best way to move forward is to fight for unity in our community, church, families, and daily lives. To register for an upcoming event, or to find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

Hana Hou -- The Founder's Papaya

February 09, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

For the first time ever, Metro's Founding Pastor joins us on the podcast! Pastor Elwin Ahu and NextGen Director Willy Paul talk passing torches, planting seeds, and exciting news about the upcoming year. You don't wanna miss the next few weeks. Head over to our website for info and to register! www.metrochristianchurch.com  Support the Show.

Pass The Torch

February 06, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

We should always strive to follow th e examples set for us in the scriptures, and one of them that is often difficult is allowing others to take up the calling God has put on their life by passing the torch. Join us for this momentus occasion in Metro's history!  Support the Show.