Lay of the Land

Embraced by God in Tragedy, Transformed for a Life of Service - Joe Maemone (Pt. 2)

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2387316/open_sms] In Part 2 of this episode, after losing his son and walking away from a booming chiropractic practice, Joe spent two and a half years in a season of waiting—trusting God without knowing what was next. Through that time of rest, study at Bible college, and a series of divine appointments, God led him to The King’s Academy. There, Joe discovered a new calling: to love students, mentor coaches, and shape young lives through faith and sports. It’s a story of providence, purpose, and a long obedience in the same direction.

Embraced by God in Tragedy, Transformed for a Life of Service - Joe Maemone (Pt. 1)

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2387316/open_sms] Serving God comes with real costs—sometimes unthinkable ones. In this powerful conversation, Joe Maemone shares his journey from successful chiropractor to nearly 30 years in Christian education. He opens up about losing his young son, walking through grief, and how God met him in the darkest moments with an embrace that forever changed his trajectory. Joe reminds us that ministry is about showing up, loving people as Christ has loved us, and trusting God with the fruit. This is a story of tragedy turned into testimony, and of a life poured out for the sake of others.

Serving from Gospel Overflow - Hubert Sung & Joseph Chang (Pt. 2)

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2387316/open_sms] In Part 2, Hubert and LJ dive deep into their calling as lay Christians outside the walls of the church. They share raw stories of relational evangelism at work and school, and the unique gift of undivided devotion in singleness. They reflect on overcoming ministry fatigue—not with willpower, but by returning again and again to the sufficiency of Christ and the Gospel that truly satisfies and anchors us in eternal significance.

Serving from Gospel Overflow - Hubert Sung & Joseph Chang (Pt. 1)

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2387316/open_sms] Hubert and LJ reflect on how the gospel shapes a life of joyful availability to God—fueling a desire to contribute wherever He leads. They share how simple obedience and showing up can become the very means through which God builds His church, fulfills His purposes, and ministers to others.

Faithful Roots, Flourishing Generations - Daniel & Irene Chui (Pt. 2)

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2387316/open_sms] Daniel shares how a childhood love of investing became a calling in finance—and how his workplace is a space for quiet, faithful witness. Irene reflects on the process of supporting Daniel’s call to church eldership and how they discern ministry decisions together as a team. They also open up about the daily realities of parenting and the challenge of balancing work, church, and family. Through it all, they remind us that we don’t need to escape the mundane to encounter God—He is at work in the ordinary, shaping us and using us right where we are.