As an Asian American myself I appreciate Roy’s candor in the topics he addresses. I would highly recommend this podcast to any Asian American who wants an older brother walking alongside you to talk about those taboo topics in the church or at home with insight and clarity that comes from deep reflection and care. Even if you’re not Asian American, this podcast is for you too!

Love getting the perspective from a pastor and therapist on a verity of relevant topics. They share openly about their lives and relationships. Its easy to hear my own story through theirs

Hope this podcast will resonate in some part with your life experience and help your process your journey as you hear us process our

This podcast is such a breath of fresh air, especially as a Korean American who has struggled and continues to struggle with mental health. The topics approached bring a sense of familiarity that the name of the podcast aptly describes: to know that we are not alone. To hear stories of people going through great trials and experiencing redemption, healing, and growth that doesn’t look like the Hollywood image of a happy ending every single time reminds me that life is complicated with nuances too infinite to generalize. The faith-based approach that Roy implements is just as refreshing, teaching Christians that there is room for wrestling, doubts, and great personal turmoil when approaching the challenges of life through the lenses of faith. That faith is so much more than praying a single prayer as a ticket to endless paradise, but a daily struggle that requires introspection and thoughtfulness. All that to say, I guess you could say I enjoyed this podcast a little. Or a lot.

I have been getting so frustrated with podcasts and blogs lately because they always share stories in a way that’s polished and cleaned up. I appreciate Roy Kim and his guests being so honest and so relatable. Thank you for sharing the moments that people tend to be quiet about- because that also tends to be the things we thought we were alone in. Definitely would recommend this to anyone who is wrestling with their faith.

My 4 month old was just diagnosed with infantile spasm seizures. Listening to James and Salome speak so candidly about their struggles and faith with raising an autistic child is helping me not feel so alone. I hope to become strong like Salome and want to soon be able to say this is all a blessing and gift. Thank you, Roy.

So raw and so real. With social media hiding the "bad" things that happen to our lives, its so easy to feel like we're alone in a lot of situations where things don't really go our way. When you see people, you only see/share the good thats happening in everyone elses lives. This podcast really shows that we're really all on the same boat.

Stories of grace, redemption, brokenness and humanity through the cultural lens of the Asian-American experience, unraveled with a Christian-counseling hermeneutic.

This podcast has given me so much insight and knowledge. I now have hope and feeling unsafe will not be my destiny, Christ will lead me to the right Man he has for me and will give me wisdom in what friendships to be open with. Thank you Roy Kim ✌🏻

Thank you for this podcast! I stumbled upon it and really appreciate your interviews, insights and for providing much-needed conversations around Asian-American Christianity. Keep up the amazing work and God bless your ministry and work.

thx Roy! i look forward to more episodes. you are doing great work

Truth, grace, and empathy. Good for the soul!

Found this podcast through my brother and I am so thankful for this really incredibly vulnerable and raw space where the intersection of faith and real life play out. Thank you Roy!

Just heard episode one. So blown away at the humanity, humility and real faith. This needs to be shared.

This podcast is real, filled with authenticity, vulnerability and compassion. It is a godsend, clothed with flesh and bones, easy to relate to as asians.

I look forward to every new episode of The Same Boat. The episodes are both touching, thought provoking, mixed in with a bit of humor. The podcast is well produced and very easy to listen to. Looking forward to more episodes!

We need more podcst like this. It's rich in content. Love this!

Like a modern psalmist, Roy delves into identifying, expressing, wrestling, and healing deep hurts with raw honesty before God, and others. Listen in! And find true, tender hearted companionship and counsel on the same boat.

As Roy says, "We're all in the same boat". It's easy to lose sight of that when your'e in the middle of a tough season; so it's not only helpful to know other have been there... but even more to know how they got through it! Roy is bringing great content with each episode!

The Same Boat podcast is a refreshing and thoughtful site for all who may have faced troubles of any kind in life. Roy Kim gives insightful and helpful counsel to all! This podcast is a treasure and should be shared to the masses! I highly endorse it!

My favorite thing about this podcast thus far is that Roy actually vulnerably shares his journey. I don't know any other therapist that has exposed himself in order for people to feel welcome. His voice has a tone of understanding. p.s. The soundtrack is awesome!

Was really blessed to hear such real stories of daily struggles/challenges/battles! Can really relate even if the circumstances and issues are different. The struggles are real and tough. Thanks for sharing and being vulnerable. Much needed for not just Asian American believers - but all Christians in the world. - thankful. - from singapore.

What a great podcast! Roy Kim does an excellent job of providing insight on issues that people struggle with and offers advice on how to cope and turn to God. He is genuine and vulnerable, reminding us that we're all in this together and indeed in the same boat. I highly recommend it!

Roy is extremely thoughtful in navigating through the pains that Asian Americans can relate to. Grateful for this podcast and reminded that I am never alone in my struggles!

This is the authentic Christian podcast I needed. Roy looks at real walks of faith, starting with himself, sparing no hard and true details. The Same Boat is a beacon of honest reflection among a sea of self-help/self-improvement Christian media and messaging. The stories ring especially poignantly for Asian Americans, but are valuable on a universal level. Do not wait to listen.

I love hearing stories that are so different yet so similar to my own. I am reminded that everyone has their unique challenges, but that we can relate to one another on various levels. Just knowing that I am not the only person going through a difficult time is a huge encouragement while feeling hopeful that our struggles can turn into opportunities for strength. Looking forward to the next episode!

Very powerful and honest stories to remind us that we are not alone in our struggles and God's redemptive work in our lives.

Listening to Roy’s podcast assures you that it’s okay for you to feel your life is not perfect, messy, stuck or fair. There could be a season in your life where you can’t understand God’s plan and you are mad at him. You might have a cross on your shoulder that you don’t want to carry and you feel very undeserving carrying it. Roy let’s you know that you are not alone in the journey, a long painful journey in this broken world. That there is friends and family who are willing to listen when you vent and cry with you. and that God of all knows and feel your pain, that He’s love and grace will cover you. and that someday you might be the person who others come and get healed. Such a wonderful, deep and real podcast. 10+++ Gold stars!! :D Can’t wait to hear more. Thank you.

Roy Kim​ creates a safe space to engage our raw human brokenness without being crushed or becoming hardened by it. The deeply personal stories set to beautiful music draw us to empathize with one another and heal together. Give it a listen!

These are devastating and redemptive stories, and Roy is the perfect captain to take us through such dangerous waters. I listened to three episodes in one sitting. Rarely have I heard such an effortless transition between topics of grief, loss, God, and psychology. Also: the production quality is really impressive!

If you want non-sugar coated, raw and real struggles and trauma that Christians are going through or have gone through met by the grace of God - this is a MUST SUBSCRIBE of my friend/brother in Christ's podcast. Be blessed.

This podcast doesn’t sugar coat the messy parts of the real lives Roy Kim explores. The stories are relatable to anyone who’s experienced disappointment or suffering before, and helps build compassion for the stories of others. Definitely worth listening to if you’re looking for a sense that you’re not alone in your life experiences.

In an age when people are deceived, distracted, and disillusioned with the evils in the world and in our own lives, The Same Boat speaks truth without reservations, yet with love, compassion, and a sincere desire to help those who relate to a given topic. I look forward to hearing more podcasts with the hope to better understand others and continue learning to love as God loves us.

Roy's podcast is soothing for the soul. It'll help you reflect on life's ups and downs; you'll soon realize that you are not alone! There are others out there that may be dealing with similar struggles... this podcast has provided me with a broader perspective on things.. When is the next episode coming out??

in a time where storytelling and entertainment and education is that a high premium and showing up everywhere, this podcast has found a new space in a blue ocean. This podcast shares true life stories for empathy and encouragement. Right from the start, you hear the true confessions and raw honesty that connects us in our human condition—especially for Asians and Asian Americans, that touched on pain and shame. This podcast truly lights a path of hope for all of us that go through dark times. I'm going to listen to every single episode and I would encourage you to do the same.

Love the heart and content of the podcast. It's needed for Asians who tend to not discuss and engage with emotions but silently struggle and suffer.

This podcast is rich with vulnerability and courage. If you're looking for real, raw stories of faith this is it!