Ko Ito grew up in Japan. After being rejected by his parents for converting to Christianity, he came to the U.S. to attend Lee University, knowing very little English at the time. It was there that he met his wife, Amy, and started a family. Although he has lived in America for many years, he still has a heart for the people of his home country.

Ko is a versatile musician who records and performs as a solo artist as well as with his friend, Saori. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with him and we’re certain you will too.

Follow the links below to listen to his music: Ko Ito on Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ko-ito/492762988

Ko Ito on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4L5FRtWCD95yQEuDdXBV16?si=rqieKZIbR2yY01zrJ50JGw

Ko and Saori on Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ko-and-saori/1543853951

Ko and Saori on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3f1icp16LcLJWHQLwYLEX0?si=KGr_ip5VTBuXfdGqXxWxJg

We can't believe we made it to our thirtieth episode, especially considering there was a time in our lives when we didn't expect to make it to our thirtieth birthdays.

In this episode, we discuss the choice and the obligation to be happy even during the most difficult of times.

Good times and bad times often exist side by side.

It's happening in our lives and our society. It also happens to be a biblical occurrence.

"Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people; But the Lord will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you." Isaiah 60:1-2

"Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ." Colossians 2:8