Metro Christian Church, Honolulu Hawaii
317 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOfficial 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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What Am I Here For?
June 13, 2022 17:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIf 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 MBPastor 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 MBCam 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 MBMetro'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.
Why the Church is like Sourdough Bread
May 23, 2022 17:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBLead 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 MBNextGen 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 MBThis 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 MBIn 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 MBHappy 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 MBHappy 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 MBWilly 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 MBPastors 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 MBDid 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 MBFounding 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 MBWhether 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 MBPastor 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 MBPastor 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 MBHappy 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 MBLead 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 MBFounding 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 MBFounding 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 MBSometimes 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 MBGod'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 MBAnd 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 MBAnd 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 MBIt'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 MBPastor 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 KBFounding 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 MBSpritual 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 MBLead 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 MBPlease 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 MBLead 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 MBLead 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBMetro'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 MBIn 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 MBFor 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 MBWe 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.
Hana Hou -- Like a Fine Wine
February 02, 2022 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBNextGen Director Willy Paul and Metro's Mr. Fine Wine himself, Pastor Elwin Ahu, sit down to talk transitions, bread, and decisions. 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.
Navigating a New Season: "Transitions"
January 30, 2022 03:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBNew seasons are all about moving from where you are to where God wants you to be. How do you discern what next steps to take – many times you won’t know. But that’s what faith is all about. God wants you to know His will more than you want to know; therefore He takes personal responsibility to see that you discover it. “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails (Prov. 16:9).” This week we will explore the process to discern the Lord’s plans and how to...
Hana Hou -- Hurry Up and Wait
January 26, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBSpiritual Growth Director Cameron Cortez and NextGen Director Willy Paul talk waiting, working out, and gardening. For more info on anything we talked about, or to register for an upcoming service, head over to our website: metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.
Navigating a New Season: "The Waiting Room"
January 23, 2022 03:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBEvery new season comes with our own set of dreams – for our family, finances, or for our future. But, when circumstances beyond our control alter the plans we have, how do we navigate through the change? There is often a disconnect between our dreams and reality. Learning how to sit in the “waiting room” is an important part of the process of developing our dreams into reality. It can be the happiest waiting time, e.g., for the birth of your child, or tax-return in the mail, or mom returning...
Hana Hou -- Truth in the Wilderness
January 19, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBPastor Elwin Ahu and Willy Paul talk Willy's haircut (oof), how the journey is the journey, and what Truth means. For more info on what we talked about, find a connect group, or to register for an upcoming service, head over to our website: metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.
Navigating a New Season: “Where’s Your Egypt?”
January 16, 2022 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBFor the people of Israel, their season was about to change – whether for better or worse, it was completely up to them. They had been freed from Pharaoh’s grip and on their way to the Promised Land. However, their journey proved to be less thrilling than they had hoped for. While “in-transit” to the best that God had prepared for them, discontentment distorted their view of God’s plans for their future and caused the people to demand to return to Egypt (Num. 14). The lessons from their d...
Hana Hou -- Gotta Go Fast
January 12, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBJoin Cam and Willy as they talk excuses, uluas, and fasting. For more info on anything we talked about, sign up for a connect group, or to register for an upcoming service, head over to our website: metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.
Navigating a New Season: "Step Up"
January 09, 2022 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBLet’s join Pastor Brandon as he continues in our new series entitled, “Navigating a New Season” …we believe this year will be filled with new opportunities. The question is: are you willing to step up to the challenge? This week we will study Moses’ attempts to use his excuses to avoid stepping up to the responsibility God had for him, and how the lessons learned “in-transit” made him one of the greatest leaders of God’s people. Let’s take a look… Support the Show.
Hana Hou -- Pivot Points
January 05, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBPastor Elwin Ahu and NextGen Director Willy Paul talk NFTs, pivots, and why mission is more important than methods. For more info on anything we talked about (church stuff, not NFTs) head over to our website: metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.
Navigating a New Season: "When Seasons Change"
January 02, 2022 03:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBWe hope you had a wonderful Christmas and we are looking forward to all that God will do in 2022! …Let’s join Pastor Elwin as he kicks off the New Year with our series entitled, “Navigating a New Season” …Change can happen due to our own choosing or may be caused by factors beyond our control. This series will help us navigate new seasons with courage, grace, and peace so that we can make the most out of each season and glorify the Father.” Support the Show.