In this episode of the Dialogues Podcast, co-hosted by David Chao and Pete Chung, Eun Joo Kim reflects on her journey as a Korean immigrant, pastor’s kid (PK), and 1.5-generation Korean American growing up in New York City. She shares how her early immigration experience, her father’s pastoral ministry, and life in the Korean American church shaped her calling and identity.The conversation also explores her unexpected use of K-pop as a ministry bridge. Eun Joo explains how culture can serve as a road toward deeper intergenerational understanding, helping churches create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued.00:00 – Immigration & Growing Up PK05:00 – Loss, Calling & Seminary13:00 – K-Pop as a Ministry Bridge17:00 – Being Seen & Heard23:00 – Curiosity, Humility & MinistryPhoto by Yeon Lee on Unsplash
