What happens when God plants a vision years before you feel ready to carry it?

In this powerful collaboration between Pound for Pound Leadership and the I AM HER Podcast, Pastor Mike and Pastor Lisa Kai share the deeply personal, faith-filled journey behind Arise, from a whispered prayer to a movement now filling the Blaisdell with thousands of women.

This is a conversation about obedience, timing, marriage, leadership, and what it really looks like to say yes to God, even when it's uncomfortable, inconvenient, and requires everything.

In this special collaboration episode of Pound for Pound Leadership Podcast and the I AM HER Podcast, Pastor Mike Kai sits down with his wife, Pastor Lisa Kai, to unpack the story behind Arise, a women's movement that began with a quiet prayer and has grown into a global vision impacting thousands.

Pastor Lisa shares how God began stirring something in her heart 15 years ago, long before she felt ready, and how moments of obedience, confirmation, and even disruption shaped the calling she now walks in. Together, Pastor Mike and Pastor Lisa reflect on leadership within marriage, supporting one another's calling, and stewarding a vision that was never meant to be convenient.

From international conferences to floods that forced last-minute miracles, this episode is a reminder that when God says He's doing a new thing, you have to be willing to perceive it.

If you've ever wrestled with purpose, timing, or stepping into what God has placed inside of you, this conversation will encourage, challenge, and inspire you.

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00:13 – Pastor Mike welcomes listeners and introduces Pastor Lisa

01:00 – Pastor Lisa shares her excitement for the collaboration and the origin of Arise 03:00 – Pastor Mike on growing together and not holding each other back
05:00 – A vision sparked at a conference in New Zealand
07:06 – When you ask God, He will show you

10:33 – Transitioning leadership of the women's ministry
12:46 – Argentina, Australia, and prophetic confirmations
16:45 – Out of Control and Loving It and God's preparation
20:37 – Returning home changed, but not fully ready
28:00 – Arise as a living, growing vision (from small beginnings to 10,000 seats) 34:19 – "I want to do a new thing, can you perceive it?"

36:50 – Pastor Lisa speaks directly to the women about Arise
39:50 – Discovering your voice while honoring marriage and partnership 46:18 – Men's ministry growth and how husbands can support Arise 49:08 – A beautiful moment of honor and love after 25 years of ministry52:44 – Why John and Lisa Bevere matter to the Arise story
58:29 – Pastor Lisa's first encounter with Lisa Bevere
01:00:00 – Closing remarks and invitation to subscribe and visit mikekai.tv

In Part 1 of this P4P Podcast Leadership conversation, Ps Che Ann shares the early experiences that shaped his life, faith, and leadership.

Born in post-war South Korea, Ps Che reflects on his family's journey to America in search of freedom and opportunity, and how those formative years laid the foundation for a lifetime of service. With over 40 years of leadership experience, he opens up about the call to ministry, the values forged through pastoral leadership, and the heart that has guided him beyond the walls of the church.

Now stepping forward to run for Governor of California in 2026, Ps Che shares why this season matters and how a life rooted in service has prepared him for public leadership.

This episode is about calling, character, and conviction, and it's only the beginning. Stay tuned for Part 1, releasing next month!