On Water Podcast

On this episode of the On Water Podcast, Jin Choi sits down with four-time guest Ruth Altaye to talk about how their friendship formed and deepened over three years through shared church community, worship, and one pivotal seven-hour conversation marked by vulnerability. They reflect on the difference between “intentional/ministry” conversations and truly knowing someone, and how communication, clarification, and noticing each other’s needs helped them navigate anxious/avoidant tendencies, misunderstandings, and a few disagreements. They discuss friendship “seasons,” learning not to measure closeness by feelings or time alone, and choosing trust based on history and character. They also explore sacrifice in friendship as joyful giving of time, effort, and comfort, and end by encouraging listeners to do the work with God, pursue community, invite others, and not view themselves as defective in relationships.

Intergenerational Communication in Church Media: Trust, Authenticity, and Reaching Gen ZOn the On Water Podcast, host Jin Choi introduces a workshop from the ACP/CCCA conference “Reaching Across Divides” on intergenerational communication, featuring Jin (Millennial), Kayla (Gen Z, national director of How to Life), and Chris Vascher (Gen X, founder of ClearWay Church Solutions). They discuss how churches and Christian media can communicate across generations amid shifting mediums from print to digital, widespread institutional mistrust, and Gen Z’s search for stability, authenticity, justice, and relational trust. Chris contrasts 20th-century leadership (visionary, directive, results-driven) with 21st-century leadership (coaching, relationship, outcomes), while Kayla highlights collaborative structures, accountability, and rest rhythms. The group explores storytelling and behind-the-scenes transparency to build trust, and addresses the need for confession, repentance, and reconciliation to avoid losing younger generations.

In this episode of the On Water Podcast, I share three mental health tips as a psychotherapist who loves Jesus and wants faith and psychology to integrate well. First, in conflict, I practice clarifying intent while also correcting behavior, so I can extend grace and still set boundaries. Second, when I struggle with identity or low self-esteem, I ask where the belief started—often in childhood—and do the deeper work of uprooting lies, forgiving, and grounding my identity in Christ. Third, for anxiety and “what if” thoughts, I follow the thought to the end to find safety, and I calm my body through silence, solitude, prayer, and rest.

In this episode, I'm sharing what God has been doing in my life and encouraging listeners to take steps of faith. I recount leading worship at my church’s youth conference, Awakening, themed “Unbound,” focused on breaking chains, strongholds, and generational curses. Despite intense preparation, my team faced spiritual attacks like sleeplessness and physical pain, and I lost his voice days before the event. After waking at 5 a.m. to pray, I felt God tell me to “just show up” and trust God to sustain me, reflecting on Peter walking on water and Romans 12:3 about faith God distributes. Reflecting on the question “Is He worthy?”—how lifestyle, service, and choices reveal Jesus’ worth—contrasting Judas with the disciples, referencing Proverbs 22 and Joshua 1, and urging perseverance, service, and courage.

Follow the podcast on instagram ⁠@onwaterpodcast ⁠Hosted by Jin Choi | ⁠@kaleo.incProduced by Jaymie Harris | ⁠@jaymieharris ⁠⁠@creativeheartmedia

Follow the podcast on instagram ⁠@onwaterpodcast ⁠Hosted by Jin Choi | ⁠@kaleo.incProduced by Jaymie Harris | ⁠@jaymieharris ⁠⁠@creativeheartmedia

IT'S THE VALENTINE'S DAY EPISODE! Jin talks about how single men might feel on Valentine’s Day, then explains a conversation she had about being tired of hearing people complain about being single while ignoring other areas of life. Jin shares three prerequisites before dating - let us know in the comments if you agree! 00:00 Valentine’s Day Kickoff + Do Guys Even Care?02:23 Pastor’s Wife Perspective: Why Singleness Complaints Get Exhausting07:48 Stop Idolizing a Relationship: “What Do You Have to Offer?”12:34 Prerequisite #1: Don’t Date Broke (Stability, Jobs, and Standards)22:48 Jacob Worked 14 Years: Work for the Person, Not the Status24:18 Prerequisite #2: Self-Awareness (Blind Spots, Therapy, Attachment)31:23 Prerequisite #3: Be a Safe Person (Stability in Life & Community)38:11 Reframing Singleness: Set Apart, Not Left Behind45:38 Living Fully While Single + Final Valentine’s Encouragement

The episode touches on the importance of genuine connections, both in the context of faith and everyday life. Jin emphasizes the necessity of being other-focused, practicing active listening, and building real connections. She also addresses the universal experience of loneliness and provides practical tips for fostering deeper relationships. Whether you're feeling isolated or seeking to connect more meaningfully with others, this episode offers spiritual and practical encouragement to navigate the season's challenges.Follow the podcast on instagram ⁠@onwaterpodcast ⁠Hosted by Jin Choi | ⁠@kaleo.incProduced by Jaymie Harris | ⁠@jaymieharris ⁠⁠@creativeheartmedia

Welcome to the On Water Podcast Season 5! This episode dives into the importance of removing mental, physical, and spiritual barriers that prevent us from experiencing God's calling in our lives. From confronting biases and expanding our sources of inspiration, to physically being present where God moves, and spiritually repenting and self-reflecting—we explore how to stop getting in our own way. Join me as we commit to pursuing God's calling and experiencing His power in our lives.Follow the podcast on instagram ⁠@onwaterpodcast ⁠Hosted by Jin Choi | ⁠@kaleo.incProduced by Jaymie Harris | ⁠@jaymieharris ⁠⁠@creativeheartmedia

i really do not know what i'm doing. this episode is about that :) connect with us: https://subscribepage.io/Rawhl2Follow the podcast on instagram ⁠@onwaterpodcast ⁠Hosted by Jin Choi | ⁠@kaleo.incProduced by Jaymie Harris | ⁠@jaymieharris ⁠⁠@creativeheartmedia