I Wish Someone Told Me This In My 20's | Pastor Lisa Kai & Bekah Lagafuaina
Episode · 1 hr 8 min · February 13, 2026
About this episode
What happens when a mother says yes to God, and a daughter finds the courage to do the same? In this deeply personal episode, Bekah sits down with her mom, Pastor Lisa Kai, to talk about fullness, obedience, rebellion, legacy, and the quiet moments that shape generations. In this intimate I AM HER Podcast
conversation, Bekah and her mom, Pastor Lisa Kai, reflect on motherhood, calling, and what it truly means to walk in God's fullness. From early seasons of Arise to moments of rebellion, obedience, sacrifice, and overflow, this episode captures the beauty of legacy lived out in real time. Whether you're a mother, a daughter, or somewhere in between, this episode is an invitation to step into fullness and trust that your obedience creates courage in the next generation. Arise Conference 2026, February 19 + 20 | Honolulu, HI https://www.arise-movement.com Lisa Kai Webpage: lisakai.tv Lisa Kai Instagram: @lisakai Bekah Lagafuaina Instagram: @bkaiii ______________ 00:00 – Bekah introduces herself and her mom, Pastor Lisa Kai 00:45 – Bekah shares why her mom is her role model as a pastor, mother, and wife 02:00 – Pastor Lisa reflects on her role models and the women who shaped her life 04:10 – "I'm becoming mom" — the realization daughters have as they grow 06:36 – What walking in fullness really means 10:04 – "When a mother walks in fullness, a daughter walks in courage." 11:45 – How fullness is modeled through generations of women 16:30 – Obedience leads to overflow and ripple effects through families 20:30 – Three daughters, three seasons, one calling 24:00 – The moment Pastor Lisa saw Bekah truly turn toward God 28:21 – The story of the prodigal sons, and the Father who goes after both 30:08 – Trusting God's timing in relationships and identity 37:03 – 32 years of marriage and the calling that sustained it all 40:10 – Spiritual warfare, calling, and the early signs of Bekah's purpose 43:47 – Growing up in Arise and witnessing its full-circle moment today 50:35 – Obedience turns the page to your next chapter 51:40 – Mothers permitting their children to grow and make mistakes 59:30 – Honoring one another through every season of life 01:03:00 – Closing prayers over mothers and daughters
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