The Every Voice Now Podcast

Growing up in Richmond, Virginia, Sabrina Chan struggled to come to terms with her ethnic identity. As a daughter of immigrants from Hong Kong, she navigated feelings of shame, exclusion, and marginalization in many of her childhood relationships and experiences. As an adult, this led her on a journey towards healing racial trauma—one in which she learned to understand her family's history and her own story in a way that ultimately transformed her life.Sabrina's professional journey began as an engineer, but her gift of helping others to grow in their understanding and love of God led her to a new vocational calling. With faith and courage, she chose to pursue a life in ministry with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, a calling she has embraced for over twenty years.In 2022, Sabrina, along with her co-authors, Linson Daniel, E. David de Leon, and La Thao, published Learning Our Names: Asian American Christians on Identity, Relationships, and Vocation, a treasure trove of diverse stories of the Asian diaspora in America who have been shaped and misshaped by migration, culture, and faith. Learning Our Names creates space for the unheard stories and silenced voices of Asian American Christians.Learn more about Sabrina's amazing testimony of empowering the next generation to live into God's calling. In this episode, we highlight the following themes:Sabrina's own ethnic identity journey as an Asian American ChristianInspiring young writers to tell their own storiesThe collaborative force and motivation behind Learning Our NamesAbout the Guest:Sabrina S. Chan, a daughter of immigrants from Hong Kong, is the national director of Asian American Ministries for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA. She is an ordained minister and earned a master's degree in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% and get free US shipping on Learning Our Namesand Tell Her Story when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Host:Helen Lee is the director of product innovation at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and The Race-Wise Family, co-authored with Dr. Michelle Reyes. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast and as the executive producer of The Disrupters. Follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Podcast Art: Kate LillardSound Engineering: Honest Podcasts Support the showFollow The Every Voice Now Podcast on Instagram and Twitter, or find out more about our show and IVP's Every Voice Now initiative at EveryVoiceNow.com.

Pastor and speaker Sean Palmer understands firsthand the challenges of communicating effectively with those who have a variety of backgrounds, personalities, and perspectives. Throughout the different seasons of his life living in Mississippi, Georgia, and Texas, Sean learned how to navigate a multitude of new cultures and people groups. Many of those relationships and experiences proved to be costly, and yet, he found a great calling even in those spaces.This episode highlights Sean's passion for helping people become better communicators using Enneagram wisdom. Sean believes that the Enneagram can help us to better understand ourselves, our communication styles, and the people around us. And by this, we can transform our relationships with others. His book, Speaking by the Numbers: Enneagram Wisdom for Teachers, Pastors and Communicators, is a valuable resource that sheds light on the importance of conveying messages in ways that deeply connect with one's audience.In this episode, we highlight the following themes:How the Enneagram can help you better connect with people who receive and process information differentlyHow writing helps Sean become a better preacherOvercoming the hurdles of writing a bookLink from this episode:Learn more about Sean: seanisaacpalmer.comAbout the Guest:Sean Palmer is the teaching pastor at Ecclesia Houston, a speaker, and an executive coach. He is the author of Unarmed Empire and a contributing writer to The Voice Bible. Sean is vice-chair of the Missio Alliance board. He and his wife, Rochelle, live in Houston, Texas, with their two daughters. Sean has written two books with IVP: Forty Days on Being a Three and Speaking by the Numbers.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Speaking by the Numbers, as well asHealing Conversations on Race, and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Host:Helen Lee is the director of product innovation at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and The Race-Wise Family, co-authored with Dr. Michelle Reyes. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast and as the executive producer of The Disrupters. Follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.Podcast Art: Kate LillardSound Engineering: Honest PodcastsSupport the showFollow The Every Voice Now Podcast on Instagram and Twitter, or find out more about our show and IVP's Every Voice Now initiative at EveryVoiceNow.com.

When Jay Kim was four years old, he and his mother moved from Korea to the Silicon Valley. During his upbringing in this new environment, he struggled with feelings of confusion, isolation, and rootlessness that define many immigrant experiences. Despite these challenging seasons—or perhaps even through them—Jay eventually came to deeply internalize what it means to be seen, to be known, and to belong. The seed of faith planted in Jay's heart grew into a full-blown passion for ministry, which he now shares through his work as the lead pastor at WestGate Church. The perspectives he has gained over the years have led him to publish two books with IVP, Analog Church and Analog Christian, which explore the ways that the digital age affects the life of the church and Christian discipleship. Both books have received awards from The Gospel Coalition.In this episode, we highlight the following themes:How Jay's ethnic identity journey influences the way he sees the worldJay's faith story from childhood to young adulthood, and his eventual calling to ministryThe experience of writing and then releasing Analog Church at the start of the COVID-19 pandemicLinks from this episode:Learn more about Jay Kim: jaykimthinks.comStart your learning with streaming video courses from Seminary NowAbout the Guest:Jay Y. Kim serves as the lead pastor at WestGate Church in Silicon Valley and on the leadership team of the ReGeneration Project. His writing has been featured in Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Missio Alliance, and Relevant Magazine. He lives in Silicon Valley with his wife and two children.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Jay's books  Analog Church and Analog Christian and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Host:Helen Lee is the director of product innovation at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and The Race-Wise Family, co-authored with Dr. Michelle Reyes. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast and as the executive producer of The Disrupters. Follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.Podcast Art: Kate LillardSound Engineering: Honest PodcastsSupport the showFollow The Every Voice Now Podcast on Instagram and Twitter, or find out more about our show and IVP's Every Voice Now initiative at EveryVoiceNow.com.

Mekdes Haddis is a sought-after millennial African missiologist whose voice challenges Western individuals, churches, and organizations to rethink their missional approach.In this episode, Mekdes shares about her upbringing in Ethiopia and the challenges she experienced after moving to the United States to pursue her studies, eventually leading her to write a postcolonial critique of Western mission. Her book, A Just Mission, is a call to upend the white savior complex and pursue a more globally just approach. Mekdes writes with passion and conviction, providing a vision for de-centering the perspective of senders and better understanding the perspective of receivers. In this episode, we highlight the following themes:Mekdes's personal journey as a woman of color moving to AmericaThe path that led Mekdes to write A Just MissionThe ways God can use the intersection of an author's lived experiences and a researched topicLinks from this episode:Learn more about Mekdes: mekdeshaddis.comListen to a daily Bible podcast: Get in The Word with Truth's TableAbout the Guest:Mekdes Haddis is the founder and executive coach of Just Missions, an online community that elevates diaspora voices and equips Western allies to become mutual partners for the work of the gospel. Originally from Ethiopia, she moved to the United States in 2003 and earned a BS in communications from Liberty University and a master's degree in organizational leadership from Columbia International University. She is also the project director of the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Collaborative for the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE).SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on  Mekdes' book, A Just Mission, and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Host:Paloma Lee is an assistant producer and project specialist at IVP. She has an M.A. in Media and Communication from Dallas Theological Seminary and a B.A. in English.Podcast Art: Kate LillardSound Engineering: Honest PodcastsSupport the showFollow The Every Voice Now Podcast on Instagram and Twitter, or find out more about our show and IVP's Every Voice Now initiative at EveryVoiceNow.com.

Born and raised in Atlanta, Pastor Darrell Hall has been preaching since he was 17. At a young age, he realized the gift of the Holy Spirit's ability to move and speak through him. His strong calling to evangelism and communication is evident in his ability to connect with people of all ages, races, and backgrounds. His book, Speaking Across Generations, is a timely and much-needed resource addressing the need to build bridges between generations. With his gift for communicating, Pastor Darrell shares wisdom gleaned from years of pastoral experience, along with research on generational differences in communication styles and needs. Tune in for an engaging, insightful conversation with Pastor Darrell as he shares his heart and expertise on this important topic.In this episode, we highlight the following themes:How Pastor Darrell discovered God's calling to preachDifferences between speaking and writing to communicateThe origin story of the book, Speaking Across GenerationsAbout the Guest:Darrell E. Hall is the campus pastor of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Conyers, Georgia, where he regularly preaches and teaches across five generations. He is an experienced preacher and public speaker who has given messages in venues from local Bible studies to a packed NBA arena. Hall has a DMin from Beeson Divinity School, where his doctoral research focused on generational intelligence and effective intergenerational communication. He and his wife, Eboni, have three children.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on  Darrell's book Speaking Across Generations, as well as A Just Passion by various IVP authors, and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Host: Paloma Lee is an assistant producer and project specialist at IVP. She has an M.A. in Media and Communication from Dallas Theological Seminary and a B.A. in English. Podcast Art: Kate LillardSound Engineering: Honest PodcastsSupport the showFollow The Every Voice Now Podcast on Instagram and Twitter, or find out more about our show and IVP's Every Voice Now initiative at EveryVoiceNow.com.

Daniel Yang is a second-generation Hmong American missiologist whose rich experiences coming from an ethnic minority group fueled his passion for the American church to recenter its focus on the kingdom of God and to learn from the global church and other marginalized voices.In this conversation, Daniel shares insights into his experience writing the book, Inalienable, with his co-authors, Eric Costanzo and Matthew Soerens. Throughout the episode, you'll hear about the following themes:How Daniel's own ethnic identity journey shaped his perspectives that contributed to InalienableUnique aspects of co-authoring a book remotelyInsights on the American church and the importance of learning from marginalized voicesAbout the Guest:Daniel Yang is the director of the Church Multiplication Institute at the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center, a think tank for evangelism and church planting. He has pastored and helped plant churches in Detroit, Dallas-Fort Worth, Toronto, and Chicago. He earned an MDiv from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a BS in computer science from the University of Michigan, and is currently a PhD student in intercultural studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on the book Inalienable , as well as Humble Confidenceby Benno van den Toren and Kang-San Tan, and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Host:Helen Lee is the director of product innovation at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and The Race-Wise Family, co-authored with Dr. Michelle Reyes. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast and as the executive producer of The Disrupters. Follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.Podcast Art: Kate LillardSound Engineering: Honest PodcastsSupport the showFollow The Every Voice Now Podcast on Instagram and Twitter, or find out more about our show and IVP's Every Voice Now initiative at EveryVoiceNow.com.

With decades of experience in the field of psychology, therapist and writer Sheila Wise Rowe answered God's special calling by writing her book, Healing Racial Trauma, and thereafter witnessed how the Lord opened doors for the fulfillment of her dreams—to offer hope and healing, and to lead people unto the Lord's feet.Collecting her life experiences, the stories of those she interviewed, and her family's testimonies, she wrote this book to guide those on the journey of healing from racial trauma. Not long after, she authored Young, Gifted, and Black, telling many stories of celebration and lament in the lives of young Black men and women that point toward hope, joy, and healing. In this episode, we highlight the following discussion themes:Sheila's ethnic identity journeyThe origin stories behind her books, Healing Racial Trauma and Young, Gifted, and BlackThe importance of prayer and listening in the life of an authorLinks from this episode:Learn more about Sheila at sheilawiserowe.comAbout the Guest:Sheila Wise Rowe, the author of Healing Racial Trauma and Young, Gifted, and Black, holds a master's degree in counseling psychology. She has ministered to abuse and trauma survivors in the United States for over twenty-five years and in Johannesburg, South Africa, for a decade. Sheila also taught counseling and trauma-related courses. She and her family live in the Boston area, where she is a writer, speaker, and spiritual director.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Sheila's books Healing Racial Trauma and Young, Gifted, and Black, as well as Lent by Esau McCaulley, and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Host:Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Podcast Art: Kate LillardSound Engineering: Honest PodcastsSupport the showFollow The Every Voice Now Podcast on Instagram and Twitter, or find out more about our show and IVP's Every Voice Now initiative at EveryVoiceNow.com.

How we worship is central to the life and vitality of the church. The form, content, and style of our worship can either create or hinder meaningful encounters with God.This episode focuses on the experience of Christian worship, drawing upon many varieties of worshiping contexts. Our guest, Glenn Packiam, uses his own experience as a songwriter to discuss both the impacts of worship, as well as the way that music can shape our faith experience. He also shares what it's like as a person of color to be a worship leader and pastor in predominantly white spaces.Through his book, Worship and the World to Come, Glenn offers a theological exploration of how worship can help us to experience God in ways that are more meaningful, personal, and transformative.In this episode, we highlight the following discussion themes:Glenn's background and ethnic identity journeyThe incredible role of worship leaders in the churchThoughtfully stewarding public platform and influence in Christian spacesLinks from this episode:Glenn's first book: Butterfly in Brazil: How Your Life Can Make a World of DifferenceMentioned song:  "Is He Worthy?" by Andrew Peterson About the Guest:Glenn Packiam (Doctor of Theology and Ministry, Durham) is the lead pastor at Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, California. He previously served as associate senior pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is the songwriter of more than fifty worship songs, including "Your Name" and "Mystery of Faith," and the author of several books, including Blessed Broken Given: How Your Story Becomes Sacred in the Hands of Jesus and Discover the Mystery of Faith: How Worship Shapes Believing. He is also a visiting fellow at St. John's College at Durham University and an adjunct professor at Denver Seminary.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Glenn's book Worship and the World to Come, as well as Faithful Disobedience by Wang Yi, and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Host:Helen Lee is the director of product innovation at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and The Race-Wise Family, co-authored with Dr. Michelle Reyes. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast and as the executive producer of The Disrupters. Follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.Podcast Art: Kate LillardSound Engineering: Christ Centered MarketingSupport the showFollow The Every Voice Now Podcast on Instagram and Twitter, or find out more about our show and IVP's Every Voice Now initiative at EveryVoiceNow.com.

A man firmly committed to his faith, Bishop Claude R. Alexander Jr. is passionate about helping Christians understand what it means to be a true follower of Christ.Having grown up in Jackson, Mississippi, Bishop Alexander was aware of racial tensions in his community. Amid these challenges, he drew inspiration from his mother's faith and example, which helped him develop his own spiritual convictions and become an important voice for the church.His dedication and love for God are evident in his book, Necessary Christianity, which lays out the musts of being a Christian and of being faithful to God. Through this lens, we can develop a clearer picture of what it means to live out our faith and become the kind of people God desires us to be.In this episode, we highlight the following discussion themes:Bishop Alexander's ministry journeyThe story behind the writing of Necessary ChristianityInspiration and exhortation for those in vocational ministryAbout the Guest:Bishop Claude Richard Alexander Jr. is the senior pastor of The Park Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. He serves on the board of Christianity Today, Mission America Coalition, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and Movement.org. He is the chair of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary's board of trustees and a past president of the Hampton University Ministers Conference. He and his wife, Kimberly, have two daughters.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Bishop Claude Alexander's books Necessary Christianity and Becoming the Church, as well as Touch the Earth by Drew Jackson, and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Host:Paloma Lee is an assistant producer and project specialist at IVP. She has an M.A. in Media and Communication from Dallas Theological Seminary and a B.A. in English.Podcast Art: Kate LillardSound Engineering: Christ Centered MarketingSupport the showFollow The Every Voice Now Podcast on Instagram and Twitter, or find out more about our show and IVP's Every Voice Now initiative at EveryVoiceNow.com.

Right on the heels of the pandemic, InterVarsity Press emerged from a time of upheaval alongside the rest of the world only to enter into another unexpected moment in its nearly 75-year history: finding its next publisher and president. This is the story of Terumi Echols's journey to becoming IVP's top leader, a historic choice and not the first time she has experienced being a difference-maker as a voice from the margins. You'll appreciate the unique and humble nature of Terumi's story, which stands in stark contrast to the challenging incidents that continue to emerge about Christian leaders today. Enjoy Terumi's journey, with comments from industry leaders such as:Jeff Crosby, Evangelical Christian Publishers AssociationJevon Bolden, literary agent, writer, and editorMorgan Lee, global media manager, Christianity TodayAbout the Guest:Terumi Echols is the president and publisher of InterVarsity Press (IVP). Before coming to IVP, Terumi worked for nearly two decades at Christianity Today International, with roles including chief publishing officer and publisher of Christianity Today. About the Host:Helen Lee is the director of product innovation at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and co-author of The Race-Wise Family. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast and as the executive producer of Get in the Word with Truth's Table and The Disrupters. Follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  Support the showFollow The Every Voice Now Podcast on Instagram and Twitter, or find out more about our show and IVP's Every Voice Now initiative at EveryVoiceNow.com.

Growing up as a mixed-ethnicity "third culture kid" on multiple continents gave Dan Stringer a unique perspective on many things in life, including the Christian evangelical space. On his unexpected (and perhaps, reluctant) journey to eventually author Struggling with Evangelicalism, he began to process the complicated nature of evangelical Christianity's influence, in large part through his personal writing. What finally resulted was a book that offered readers a space for reflection in both appreciating evangelicalism's history and strengths, but also lamenting its toxic brokenness and complicity with injustice. In this second of three special narrative-style episodes, we're featuring unique stories of authors and leaders as they follow the paths through which God has led them, their long obedience resulting in outcomes they did not predict or imagine. About the Guest:Dan Stringer grew up as a third culture kid in five countries on three continents. He is a graduate of Wheaton College and Fuller Theological Seminary, ordained in the Evangelical Covenant Church, and serves as team leader for InterVarsity's Graduate and Faculty Ministries in Hawai'i. He is pastor of theological formation at Wellspring Covenant Church in Hālawa, Hawai'i. He previously was a social worker helping people obtain housing and employment. He has written for Missio Alliance, Inheritance, and Level Ground, and is a contributor to Father Factor.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Dan's book Struggling with Evangelicalism and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Host:Paloma Lee is an assistant producer and project specialist at IVP. She has an M.A. in Media and Communication from Dallas Theological Seminary and a B.A. in English.Support the showFollow The Every Voice Now Podcast on Instagram and Twitter, or find out more about our show and IVP's Every Voice Now initiative at EveryVoiceNow.com.

Have you ever wondered how long it takes authors to write their books? In the case of Felicia Wu Song, the journey was not day, or months, but decades. In this first of three special narrative-style episodes, we're featuring unique stories of authors and leaders as they follow the paths through which God has led them, their long obedience resulting in outcomes they did not predict or imagine. And you'll hear how even amidst Felicia's struggles and questions over many years, God demonstrated over and again that he had a special plan for her and her words. Enjoy this winsome conversation with Felicia Wu Song, the author of Restless Devices (published by InterVarsity Press).About the Guest:Felicia Wu Song (PhD, University of Virginia) is a cultural sociologist of media and digital technologies, currently serving as professor of sociology at Westmont College in Santa Barbara. Her publications include Virtual Communities: Bowling Alone, Online Together and articles in such scholarly journals as Gender & Society and Information, Communication & Society. SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Felicia's book Restless Devices and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Host:Helen Lee is the director of product innovation at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and co-author of The Race-Wise Family. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast and as the executive producer of The Disrupters. Follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  Support the showFollow The Every Voice Now Podcast on Instagram and Twitter, or find out more about our show and IVP's Every Voice Now initiative at EveryVoiceNow.com.

In 2005, Skip McDonald's book, And She Lived Happily Ever After, offered women a refreshing perspective on singleness. Unlike many books on the topic from that time, it didn't provide tips for finding a husband or offer advice on whether or not to kiss dating goodbye—instead, it empowered single women to live vibrant lives of grace and fulfillment right then and there. Then in 2020, Skip's Anxiety LifeGuide Bible Study released at the beginning of a turbulent global pandemic, and to this day, it continues to minister to readers in their mental wellness journeys. In this third and final bonus episode celebrating IVP's 75th anniversary, Skip opens up about her formative upbringing during the civil rights movement, her passions for writing and mental health, and the road that led her to pen these two important titles at timely points in the life of the Church.About the Guest:Skip McDonald is a regional resource specialist with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, sourcing mental health, spiritual formation, manuscript Bible studies, and Nurses Christian Fellowship. With degrees in both nursing and theology, she has also worked as a registered nurse, is involved in women's ministry, and is the founder and CEO of Freedomsize Worship Fitness.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% and get free US shipping on Anxiety by Skip McDonald when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout. About the Hosts:Helen Lee is the director of product innovation at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and The Race-Wise Family, co-authored with Dr. Michelle Reyes. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast and as the executive producer of Get in The Word with Truth's Table and The Disrupters. Follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.Paloma Lee is an assistant producer and project specialist at IVP. She has an M.A. in Media and Communication from Dallas Theological Seminary and a B.A. in English. Support the show

From growing up in an all-white neighborhood in Springfield, Massachusetts, to visiting the vibrant island of Puerto Rico, to attending a life-altering Urbana Missions Conference, Orlando Crespo shares the key life moments that revealed his clear call to be a minister to Latino people. Unbeknownst to him at the time, it wouldn't involve being a missionary to Mexico or Central America, but rather, to a place far closer and more familiar than he ever imagined. In this second bonus episode celebrating IVP's 75th anniversary, Orlando describes living between the two worlds of being Latino and American and the path that led him to write Being Latino in Christ, first published in 2003. For almost two decades, this historic book has shaped the spiritual and ethnic formation of Latinos in America as they step out in ministry to the world.About the Guest:Orlando Crespo is national director of InterVarsity Latino Fellowship (LaFe). He has worked with InterVarsity since 1987, first as a campus staff member at Hunter College and City College in New York City, New York, and then as an area director for a group of colleges in New York City. Follow Orlando on Twitter.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% and get free US shipping on Being Latino in Christ by Orlando Crespo, as well as Hermanas by Natalia Kohn Rivera, Noemi Vega Quiñones, and Kristy Garza Robinson when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Hosts:Helen Lee is the director of product innovation at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and The Race-Wise Family, co-authored with Dr. Michelle Reyes. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast and as the executive producer of Get in The Word with Truth's Table and The Disrupters. Follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.Paloma Lee is an assistant producer and project specialist at IVP. She has an M.A. in Media and Communication from Dallas Theological Seminary and a B.A. in English. Support the show

In this special bonus episode celebrating IVP's 75th anniversary, authors Jeanette Yep and Greg Jao share the origin story of the historic IVP book, Following Jesus Without Dishonoring Your Parents, written by a diverse Asian American team that also included Peter Cha, Susan Cho Van Riesen, and Paul Tokunaga. Originally published in 1998, this book guided readers through challenging topics from various Asian American perspectives such as navigating the "model minority" myth and performance pressures, unpacking expectations tied to gender, seeking racial reconciliation, finding a church home, and embracing unique gifts that serve the body of Christ. Jeanette and Greg discuss the unique issues Asian American students faced at the time of the book's writing and reflect on new challenges and celebrations in our modern day. Along the way, they share little-known history about the IVP offices that you won't want to miss! About the Guests:Jeanette Yep is the pastor of missional partnerships and multicultural ministry at Grace Chapel in Lexington, Massachusetts. You can find Jeanette on Twitter and Instagram.Greg Jao (JD, Northwestern University Law School) is the executive vice president, communications and mobilization/chief communications officer for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA. He is the author of Your Mind's Mission, the LifeGuide Bible study The Kingdom of God, and he is a contributor to Following Jesus Without Dishonoring Your Parents. You can find Greg on Twitter. SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Following Jesus Without Dishonoring Your Parents and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Host:Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Support the show

Raised by strangers in Chicago's Cabrini-Green neighborhood, MelindaJoy Mingo's life journey began with unthinkable challenges that continued into adulthood as she later lost several close family members—including her husband—and eventually found herself living out of her car in a Walmart parking lot. But along the way, she encountered selfless love in unexpected places that led her to realize her pain had a purpose attached to it—to bridge cultural divides and help people to see one another through the eyes of Jesus. Ultimately, this led to her writing The Colors of Culture, birthed from her own lived experiences that gave her the empathy to see and value those on the margins. Join our conversation with MelindaJoy as she shares about the ways her story has led her and others to share in the beauty of diverse relationships.About the Guest:MelindaJoy Mingo is an ordained minister, professor, cultural capacity expert, and entrepreneur based in Colorado Springs. She is the founder of Je-Nai International Ministry and Significant Life Change, Inc., and has developed multicultural initiatives both at home and abroad. She holds a PhD in global leadership and an honorary doctorate in urban transformative leadership and has been widely recognized for her teaching and training in crosscultural competency.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on MelindaJoy's book The Colors of Cultureand get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Hosts:Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed Gilbreath is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Helen Lee is the director of product innovation at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and The Race-Wise Family, co-authored with Dr. Michelle Reyes. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast and as the executive producer of Get in The Word with Truth's Table and The Disrupters. Follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Support the show

Growing up in St. Louis, Vince Bantu clearly recognized the racialized nature of the city as being predominantly Black and poor on the north side where he lived and predominantly white and wealthy on the south side where he attended church. As he continued into his college years at a largely-white, evangelical school, he began to think that being a "good Christian" meant that he had to deny his own unique biracial and Black heritage and assimilate into the dominant culture. So discovering that his ethnic identity was in fact a gift from God and that Christianity did not, in fact, originate from Europe were life-changing realizations and ultimately led to his scholarship and writing A Multitude of All Peoples: Engaging Ancient Christianity's Global Identity. In this riveting interview, Vince upends the misconception that Christianity is becoming a global religion and explains how it in fact has always been so. He also explains in no uncertain terms why he is is targeting people of color and those who are on the margins in the church with his teaching and his message. If you are someone who similarly cares about learning from marginalized voices, or if you want to learn more about what that means, then this compelling conversation is not one you should miss.About the Guest: Vince L. Bantu (PhD, The Catholic University of America) is assistant professor of church history and Black church studies at Fuller Theological Seminary and is the Ohene of the Meachum School of Haymanot. You can find Vince on Twitter.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Vince's book A Multitude of All Peoplesand get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Hosts:Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed Gilbreath is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Support the show

Lamar Hardwick experienced a revelation at age 36 when he was first diagnosed with autism. That watershed moment opened so many doors for him to understand how he related to and communicated with other people and led to his being able to use his writing to raise awareness for the disability community, the largest minority community group in the world. Yet it continues to also be a marginalized group in the church. In this prophetic and frank conversation, Lamar shares amazing insights into the church's own self-identity that mirrors his own journey of being unaware of his own disability, and he offers profound ways for the body of Christ to better understand itself and the needs of people with disabilities. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation.About the Guest:Lamar Hardwick, also known as "the autism pastor," is the lead pastor at Tri-Cities Church in East Point, Georgia. He is the author of Epic Church and the best-selling I Am Strong: The Life and Journey of an Autistic Pastor.In 2014, after years of silently struggling with social anxiety and sensory processing disorder, and a host of other significant issues, Hardwick was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of thirty-six. He now provides workshops, seminars, and consults with local churches and faith-based organizations on creating environments for people with autism. He also provides mentoring services for teens and young adults on the autism spectrum. His writing has been published by various autism and disability websites such as The Mighty, The Huffington Post, Key Ministry, and The Autistic Self Advocacy Network. He lives in Newnan, Georgia, with his wife, Isabella, and their three children.Follow Lamar on Twitter.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Lamar's book Disability and the Church and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Hosts:Helen Lee is the director of product innovation at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and The Race-Wise Family, co-authored with Dr. Michelle Reyes. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast and as the executive producer of The Disrupters. Follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed Gilbreath is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Support the show

With all the books that have been published in the world, sometimes it's easy to forget that behind the writing of each book there is a story of an author who has to overcome her or his personal struggles to make it to the finish line. For Peace Amadi, despite years of experience with writing and in academia, the book publishing process triggered emotions and insecurities that she wasn't expecting and had to address alongside her writing process. You'll appreciate Peace's honesty and willingness to share about the emotional challenges of the publishing journey that is often hidden from public view, and also you'll learn how her heritage as a Nigerian American had an impact on that process.About the Guest:Peace Amadi is a psychology professor, speaker, children's book author, content creator, and host. She holds a BA in psychology from UCLA and a masters and doctorate in psychology from Azusa Pacific University. As a woman of faith, she uses her various platforms to bridge the gap between mental health and faith for the purposes of engaging a deeper healing journey. As a woman of Nigerian descent, she calls for reflection on how healing is affected by culture and family. Follow Peace on Twitter.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Peace's book Why Do I Feel Like This?  and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Hosts: Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed Gilbreath is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Support the show

If you had asked Chloe Sun as a girl in Hong Kong what she expected her life would be like when she grew up, she probably would not have imagined that she would end up in the US for college, become a Christian, and then serve as the catalyst for her whole family embracing the gospel. She also could not have imagined that she would fall in love with Hebrew and the Old Testament, leading to her becoming a biblical scholar and a seminary dean, with a call to train the next generation of Chinese church leaders in North America. But despite her academic credentials with a PhD from Fuller Seminary and her status as one of the few Asian female scholars in her discipline, Chloe still considers herself as someone who operates in the margins of a dominant culture in which she often feels invisible and and hidden.Chloe's life mirrors that of the topic she tackles in her unique and compelling book Conspicuous in His Absence: Studies in the Song of Songs and Esther. In this book, Chloe examines a combination of biblical texts that are rarely studied together but which share a common characteristic: God is absent in both. As she illuminates what we can learn about God through his absence, Chloe also makes it clear through her work and her words that those on the margins have much to say and offer even though they are often absent from the center of the church and the academy. If you don't know Chloe's work, take this opportunity to get to know a thoughtful, brilliant scholar and writer with much to offer through her life and her writing.Resources mentioned in this episode:Write Better by Andrew T. LePeauAbout the Guest:Chloe T. Sun (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is professor of Old Testament and academic dean at Logos Evangelical Seminary and has published books in Chinese and English, including The Ethics of Violence in the Story of Aqhat, Love Already but Not Yet: A Commentary on the Song of Songs and Attempt Great Things for God: Theological Education in Diaspora. You can find more information about Chloe at her website.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Chloe's book Conspicuous in His Absence and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Hosts: Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed Gilbreath is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Helen Lee is the director of product innovation at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and The Race-Wise Family, co-authored with Dr. Michelle Reyes. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast and as the executive producer of The Disrupters. Follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Support the show

Dorena Williamson's journey to becoming a writer was an unexpected one and began when she as a mom noticed a dearth of literature that offered the representation for her Black children. And if she did find books that featured characters of color, the faith element was missing. So she began praying, "God, how can you use me to have an impact in this area of addressing race and colorblindness?" The answer to this prayer was that Dorena became a children's author, starting with her 2018 book ColorFull: Celebrating the Colors God Gave Us. She is now one of the featured authors in the inaugural year of IVP Kids with her newest book The Celebration Place   which offers a captivating vision of the church as God intended. You will love hearing from this delightful, faithful writer who has had to push against everything from imposter syndrome to apathy about racial issues in the industry, and in so doing has created books that both children and adults can treasure. About the Guest:Dorena Williamson has a passion for all children to hear the message of God's diverse kingdom. She writes children's books that adults also enjoy and is the author of ColorFull, ThoughtFull, and GraceFull. Prior to becoming an author, Dorena enjoyed a career as a social counselor, a worship leader, and a stylist. Visit her website or follow her on Twitter for more information.Additional Resources Mentioned in This Episode:SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators)Publishing in ColorSPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Dorena's book The Celebration Place and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Hosts: Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Helen Lee is the director of product innovation at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and The Race-Wise Family, co-authored with Dr. Michelle Reyes. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast and as the executive producer of The Disrupters. Follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Support the show

As we count down to the release of the final volume of the Enneagram Daily Reflections series (Forty Days on Being an Eight by Sandra Maria Van Opstal on October 26, 2021), we wanted to feature another set of three authors of color in the second of our two supersized Enneagram episodes. This show features Sandra, Juanita Rasmus (Forty Days on Being a One), and Morgan Harper Nichols (Forty Days on Being a Five) in an honest and vulnerable series of conversations that demonstrates the ways the Enneagram can be a helpful tool as well as the challenges that come from understanding its intersections with ethnicity and gender. Similar to our first Enneagram supersized episode, this conversation features the kind of discussions about this ancient tool that are unique and largely absent in the current discourses. You won't want to miss learning from these three fabulous authors of color in this special feature.Resources mentioned in this episode: The Storyteller App (Morgan Harper Nichols)About the Guests: Sandra Maria Van Opstal is a second-generation Latina and the executive director of Chasing Justice. She is an author (The Next Worship), pastor, and activist. Juanita Campbell Rasmus is a speaker, writer, spiritual director, and contemplative. She copastors the St. John's United Methodist Church in downtown Houston with her husband, Rudy.  Morgan Harper Nichols is a writer, a poet, and an artist with a popular Instagram feed (@morganharpernichols) and podcast, The Morgan Harper Nichols Show. She is also the author of All Along You Were Blooming. SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on any of the Enneagram Daily Reflections volumes and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Hosts:Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Ed Gilbreath is formerly an editor at IVP, Ed is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Helen Lee is the director of product innovation at IVP; follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Support the show

Years ago, Terry Wildman had encountered a version of the New Testament in Hopi, but he could not find anyone who could read it. For so many Natives, understanding their own languages is a skill that has been lost due to the effects of colonization, yet reading the Bible in modern-day translations still leaves something to be desired. That experience planted a seed in Terry that eventually became The First Nations Version of the New Testament that reflects the oral storytelling of Native cultures. In this conversation with Every Voice Now co-host Maila Kim and guest co-host Al Hsu (who served as the editor of The First Nations Version), you'll learn about the incredible collaboration between representatives from multiple Native tribes and better understand why certain words resonate more strongly for Native readers (or can even potentially cause trauma and need to be avoided). If you have a love for the God ("Creator") and Scripture (or "the Good Story"), and you want to see how Creator worked through Terry to bring this version to life, then you won't want to miss this episode.About the Guest:Terry Wildman (Ojibwe and Yaqui) is the lead translator, general editor, and project manager of the First Nations Version. He serves as the director of spiritual growth and leadership development for Native InterVarsity. He is also the founder of Rain Ministries and has previously served as a pastor and worship leader. He and his wife, Darlene, live in Arizona. You can find Terry on Twitter @TerryMWildman.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on The First Nations Version and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.Additional Links Mentioned:First Nations Version WebsiteFirst Nations Version Facebook PageFirst Nations Version Instagram PageAbout the Hosts: Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Al Hsu is senior editor for IVP Books at InterVarsity Press, where he acquires and develops books in such areas as culture, discipleship, church, ministry, and mission. He earned his PhD in educational studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. Al is the author of Singles at the Crossroads, Grieving a Suicide, and The Suburban Christian. He has been a writer and columnist for Christianity Today and served as senior warden on the vestry of Church of the Savior in Wheaton, Illinois. Support the show

Writing can be a challenge for anyone, whether you are an experienced writer or not. But then layer on top of that working full-time outside the home. And then layer on top of that being a mom with school-aged children in the home. And then layer on top of that personal challenges and struggles that would knock anyone off her feet. Despite all the above, Dr. Deshonna Collier-Goubil and Dr. Nancy Wang Yuen summoned the strength of will and the strategies that working mothers everywhere utilize to survive and thrive amid the chaos of personal and professional demands, culminating in the writing and editing of Power Women: Stories of Motherhood, Faith, and the Academy. In this memorable conversation with two accomplished and successful mom-scholars, you will discover their secrets to writing success and also how God used their partnership to bring this project through the darkest of days and through to completion.Resources mentioned in this episode: A Conversation About Motherhood and Academia with the guests.Black Women Criminologists CollectiveAbout the Guests:Deshonna Collier-Goubil (PhD, Howard University) is the founding chair of the department of criminal justice and now serves as interim dean of the School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences at Azusa Pacific University.  Find her on Twitter @DeshonnaCollier. Nancy Wang Yuen (PhD, University of California) is a sociologist and pop culture expert. She is the author of Reel Inequality: Hollywood Actors and Racism and serves as an associate professor of sociology at Biola University. She has appeared on PBS, NPR, NBC Nightly News, BBC World TV, Dr. Phil, New York Times, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times. Follow her on Twitter @NancyWYuen.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Deshonna and Nancy's book Power Women and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Hosts: Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Helen Lee is the associate director of strategic partnerships at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and The Race-Wise Family, co-authored with Dr. Michelle Reyes. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast. Follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Support the show

Drew Jackson grew up listening to hip-hop, which stirred in his creative soul a love for lyricism and rhythm that led to his ultimately becoming a poet, alongside his roles as a pastor and peacemaker. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world behind closed doors, Drew used that time to immerse himself in the world of poetry, and a book was born. You'll discover the unique way God forged a pathway to Drew getting published and hear the poet himself narrate from his new book, God Speaks Through Wombs. About the Guest:Drew Jackson is the founding pastor of Hope East Village in New York City. He also writes poetry at the intersection of justice, peace, and contemplation, with a passion to contribute toward a more just and whole world. He and his wife have twin daughters and live in Lower Manhattan. You can find Drew on Twitter @djacksonpoetics or at his website.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Drew's book God Speaks Through Wombs and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Hosts:Helen Lee is the associate director of strategic partnerships at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and The Race-Wise Family, co-authored with Dr. Michelle Reyes. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast. Follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed Gilbreath is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Support the show

Heather Thompson Day has the gift of communication, and this has led to her writing multiple books as well as teaching communication at the collegiate level and launching her recent podcast "Viral Jesus" with Christianity Today. But she is also a woman who has experienced her fair share of challenges and obstacles in her writing and life journeys, to the point at which she found herself wondering, "God, when will it be my turn? Why is it not my turn?" What she learned from those experiences taught her the importance of community, altruism, and trust in God's goodness even when it was hard to see God's hand in her life. You'll be captivated by this vibrant, vulnerable episode and encouraged in your own faith and writing journeys.About the Guest:Heather Thompson Day is associate professor of communication at Colorado Christian University and an interdenominational speaker and contributor for Religion News Service, Newsweek, and the Barna Group. She runs an online community called I'm That Wife and is the author of seven books, including It's Not Your Turn, Confessions of a Christian Wife, and How to Feed the Mediavore. Heather is also the host of the podcast Viral Jesus in partnership with Christianity Today. You can find Heather at her website or on Twitter.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Heather's book It's Not Your Turn and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Hosts: Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Helen Lee is the associate director of strategic partnerships at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and The Race-Wise Family, co-authored with Dr. Michelle Reyes. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast. Follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Support the show

When Irwyn Ince Jr. was a teenager, he began to distance himself from his Christian faith. But as he came to understand and appreciate his Blackness, God used that recognition of his ethnic and racial identity to bring him back to the fold and to shape Irwyn in ways that would uniquely position him as a key African-American leader in a Reformed space. Find out how more about this delightful author whose award-winning book The Beautiful Community was Outreach Magazine's Racial Reconciliation Resource of the Year—and what advice he has for other potential authors of color.About the Guest:Irwyn Ince Jr. serves as a pastor at Grace DC Presbyterian Church and director of the Grace DC Institute for Cross-Cultural Mission, a church-based training and research entity dedicated to equipping current and future Christian leaders for cross-cultural ministry. He is a graduate of City College of New York, Reformed Theological Seminary, and holds a DMin from Covenant Theological Seminary. You can reach Irwyn at his website or follow him on Twitter and Instagram.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Irwyn's book The Beautiful Community  and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Hosts:Helen Lee is the associate director of strategic partnerships at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and The Race-Wise Family, co-authored with Dr. Michelle Reyes. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast. Follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed Gilbreath is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Support the show

Terence Lester understands the pain and frustration that comes with being taught from books featuring people who were not like him. He is channeling these past experiences into his own books which he has used to shine the spotlight on the most marginalized members of our society, such as those who are homeless and poor. In this honest and emotional season premiere episode, you'll hear Terence reading his own reflections on some of his most painful moments, and how writing has given him an avenue to channel that pain into redemptive pathways for those who read his hard-wrought words.About the Guest:Terence Lester is a minister, speaker, community activist, author, and founder of Love Beyond Walls, a not-for-profit organization focused on poverty awareness and community mobilization. His campaigns on behalf of the poor, including #LoveSinksIn (which provides handwashing stations for the poor) have been featured in USA Today, Black Enterprise, Essence, Reader's Digest, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS News, NBC, Upworthy, and "The Bright Side" with Katie Couric. He, his wife Cecilia, and their family live in Atlanta. Follow Terence on social @ImTerenceLester or on his website.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Terence's books I See You and When We Stand, and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Hosts:Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed Gilbreath is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Support the show

On January 6, 2021, as insurrectionists stormed the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. with a number of them waving flags declaring that "Jesus Saves!", it became clear that the fault lines in evangelical Christianity had become exposed for all to see, and that the Jesus being touted on these signs was a white, American, nationalistic version of the Messiah. Today's three guests, all on staff with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and part of its Multiethnic Initiatives department, are all IVP authors with recent books that seek either directly or indirectly to challenge the idea of the "white American Jesus" that is reflected in the words and actions of Christian nationalists such as those participating in the events of January 6th: Jonathan Walton (Twelve Lies that Hold America Captive); Steve Tamayo (Ethnic Identity), and Chandra Crane (Mixed Blessing). Hosted by producer Helen Lee, the episode features personal and honest stories from the publishing journeys of these three authors of color, as well as the ways in which their books will be used to challenge and inspire the next generation of Christian leaders this summer--and how you can be a part of the journey even if you're not a student.  About the Guests: Jonathan P. Walton is an area ministry director for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship's New York/New Jersey region. He previously served for ten years as director of the New York City Urban Project. He writes regularly for Huffington Post, medium.com, and is the author of three books of poetry and short stories.Steve Tamayo serves as a strategist for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, working in the Latino Fellowship and the Creative Labs. In these roles, he equips and resources InterVarsity's national pivot to online ministry. He is the showrunner for the podcasts Con Confianza and Ministry During the Disruption.Chandra Crane is a resource specialist for the multiethnic initiatives department of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and a member of the multiethnic Redeemer Church in Jackson, Mississippi. She has written for In All Things, The Well, and The Witness: A Black Christian Collective. She has spoken and led worship at several local and national conferences and has also participated in online discussions for Christianity Today. SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on any of these guests's books and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout, at ivpress.com.Organizations and events mentioned in this episode include:InterVarsity Christian FellowshipIVCF's Experiential Discipleship websiteDethroning White American Jesus conferenceAbout the Host:Helen Lee is the director of product innovation at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and The Race-Wise Family, co-authored with Dr. Michelle Reyes. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast and as the executive producer of Get in the Word with Truth's Table and The Disrupters. Support the show

It's not easy to start all over and pursue a career in a competitive industry without many models of those who are similar to you. But after 9/11, Harry Yoon found himself contemplating his future and wanting to make life choices that would reflect his deepest passions and callings. At 31 years old, he walked away from a career in technology, sold everything, and headed to Hollywood in search of a vocational path in the film industry. Two decades later, Harry has experienced the dream of editing a movie that reflects the authenticity of the Korean immigrant experience which was a part of his own story as a second-generation Korean American: Minari, written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung and currently nominated for six Academy Awards. In this special bonus episode, producer Helen Lee talks with Harry about the risks he took to enter this industry, and how he was able to use his bicultural skills and experiences to survive and thrive. Helen and Harry also discuss the elements of Christian faith interwoven throughout the movie and why it carries a message that the church needs now more than ever. About the Guest: Harry Yoon is a wildly-talented editor based in Los Angeles. His most recent work can be seen on HBO and A24's teen drama “Euphoria,” created and directed by Sam Levinson. Yoon continued to collaborate with A24 as an additional editor on The Last Black Man In San Francisco, which was directed by Joe Talbot and premiered at Sundance. Yoon coedited Detroit, Kathryn Bigelow's feature film about a true-crime incident that occurred during the 1967 Detroit riots. He met Kathryn and his coeditor Billy Goldenberg while serving as the VFX Editor on Bigelow's Zero Dark Thirty. Yoon edited the historical drama The Best Of Enemies, written and directed by Robin Bissell, starring Sam Rockwell and Taraji P. Henson. He also worked as an additional editor on Universal Pictures's First Man, directed by Damien Chazelle, which premiered at Toronto International Film Festival and starred Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy. Yoon's previous credits as an editor include HBO's The Newsroom and several feature films that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, including Drunktown's Finest, directed by Sydney Freeland, and Half-Life, directed by Jennifer Phang. His credits as a VFX Editor and Assistant Editor include The Revenant and The Hunger Games.  You can follow Harry on Instagram.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Movies Are Prayers and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.Organizations/resources that Harry is connected with or recommends include:CAAMVisual CommunicationSideTimeBrehm Center interview with Harry Yoon and Lee Isaac ChungGold OpenAbout the Host:Helen Lee is the director of product innovation at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and The Race-Wise Family, co-authored with Dr. Michelle Reyes. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast and as the executive producer of Get in the Word with Truth's Table and The Disrupters. Follow Helen on Twitter and InsSupport the show

The Enneagram is all the rage right now, as books old and new on this subject of understanding oneself and others are flying off the shelves. But how many of those previous Enneagram authors have been people of color? InterVarsity Press's new Enneagram Daily Reflections nine-devotional series features seven authors of color, three of whom are interviewed in this season's finale episode: Sean Palmer (Forty Days on Being a Three), Marlena Graves (Forty Days on Being a Nine), and Gideon Tsang (Forty Days on Being a Seven). With all the interviews and podcasts that have been produced on the topic of the Enneagram, it's rare to find conversations about it featuring people of color, and you will discover an entirely different lens into understanding this ancient tool in this supersized episode. With special guest Suzanne Stabile, coauthor with Ian Morgan Cron of The Road Back to You and author of The Path Between Us.About the Guests:Sean Palmer is the teaching pastor at Ecclesia Houston, a speaker, and an executive coach. Sean is vice-chair of the Missio Alliance board. He and his wife, Rochelle, live in Houston, Texas, with their two daughters. Marlena Graves is a writer and adjunct professor; she holds an MDiv from Northeastern Seminary in Rochester, New York, and is a graduate of the Renovaré Institute. She has been a bylined writer for Christianity Today, (in)courage, womenleaders.com, and Our Daily Bread, and she is also the author of The Way Up Is Down and A Beautiful Disaster. She lives with her husband and three daughters in Toledo, Ohio. Gideon Yee Shun Tsang is an artist, writer, photographer, and spiritual leader. He was the founding pastor at Vox Veniae in Austin, Texas, where he's been living for the past twenty years. He originally hails from Canada. He can be found meandering the country in his van, bike camping in national forests, or cliff jumping into cenotes.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on any of the Enneagram Daily Reflections volumes, and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Hosts:Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed Gilbreath is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Support the show

Some writers write because they want to stay popular or current with the latest trends; Adam Thomason writes from a prophetic burden and a message of hope and empathy for those who are struggling with their black identity. He has seen too many people who continue to carry pain and anguish from surviving as a black man or woman in our country, and he wants for them to experience freedom from these mental and physical burdens and stresses. And he has borne those burdens himself, from surviving as a black boy in the streets of Detroit to experiencing rejection due to the color of his skin. He tells all these stories and more, including performing several of his spoken-word poems, in this wide-ranging and compelling conversation. You'll also learn the unique backstory of how his striking cover was developed and created.About the Guest: A. D. "Lumkile" Thomason is a speaker, poet, and award-winning filmmaker. He has spoken around the nation and in places such as Sudan, South Africa, China, and Palestine. As an adjunct professor at Kilns College, he teaches on human rights, de-colonizing your faith, and filmmaking. A native of Detroit, A. D. has more than seventeen years of experience preaching and teaching the peace of Jesus in ethnically divided countries, cultures, and communities. He and his wife, Dawntoya, live in the Atlanta area with their family. You can find more about A. D. and see a video of his cover image creation on his website.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Permission to Be Black and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Hosts:Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed Gilbreath is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Support the show

How many writers dream of seeing their bylines in The Washington Post, then becoming a columnist at the New York Times? How many authors would love to write a debut book that becomes an instant bestseller? Many dream these dreams, but Esau McCaulley has lived them and shares about his publishing journey on this installment of The Every Voice Now Podcast. In this entertaining, revealing, and engaging conversation, Esau takes you inside the roller-coaster ride of his bestselling book Reading While Black and shares details that you won't hear anywhere else, including the meaning behind the dedication page in his book and what you go through as an author when things turn out better than you ever could have imagined. You'll also hear Esau's take on the unique challenges of female academicians and academics of color and the inspiring words he shared with a group of inmates in Maine. This is a conversation that you won't want to miss.About the Guest:Esau McCaulley (PhD, St. Andrews) is assistant professor of New Testament at Wheaton College, a priest in the Anglican Church in North America, and a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times. He is also the host of The Disrupters podcast. His publications include Sharing in the Son's Inheritance and numerous articles in outlets such as Christianity Today, The Witness, and The Washington Post. McCaulley is a military spouse and is married to his beautiful wife, Mandy, a pediatrician. Together, they have four wonderful children.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Reading While Black and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Hosts: Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed Gilbreath is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Support the show

Nikole Lim is a multi-talented creative force and also the founder of Freely in Hope, a nonprofit organization that equips survivors in Africa to grow into leadership and help end the cycle of sexual violence. She is a documentary filmmaker, photographer, and now a published author with her recently-released book Liberation Is Here, which tells both her story and the stories of many women she encountered through her journeys in Kenya and Zambia. In this fascinating conversation, Nikole upends typical archetypes of Christian leadership, calls fellow Asian Americans to a deeper commitment to justice, and shares how some of the most marginalized people on the planet can teach the church about what true liberation means, just as they taught her. You won't forget Nikole once you have the chance to hear this inspiring conversation.About the Guest:Nikole Lim is a speaker, educator, and consultant on leveraging dignity through the restorative art of storytelling. She is the founder and international director of Freely In Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping survivors and advocates to lead in ending sexual violence through their rewritten stories. Nikole graduated with a degree in film production from Loyola Marymount University and is currently pursuing a masters in global leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary. Follow her on Twitter.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Liberation Is Here and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.Additional Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Support Freely in HopeAbout the Hosts: Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed Gilbreath is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Support the show

What do you do when you discover unsettling truths about one of the most revered figures in American history? How do you cope with a Christianity that is so intertwined with white supremacy that it cannot recognize its own complicity in the most egregious episodes in our nation's past? What does it feel to live on a Navajo reservation and endure the kind of marginalization that very few fellow Americans have ever had to experience? These are the types of questions that Mark Charles has had to face which have all led to the making of his book Unsettling Truths, co-authored with his friend Soong-Chan Rah. In this fascinating conversation with one of the key leading Native voices in the church, Mark shares so many compelling and unique insights that we had to keep the mics rolling to capture it all. You'll also hear about his reflections on his campaign for the presidency of the United States, what he feels called to pursue next in his life, and why he never intended to write a book in the first place. About the Guest:Mark Charles is a dynamic and thought-provoking public speaker, writer, and consultant who teaches with insight into the complexities of American history in order to help forge a path of healing and conciliation for the nation. Mark is the author of the blog Reflections from the Hogan and was the Washington, DC, correspondent and columnist for Native News Online. Follow him on Twitter: @WirelessHoganSPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Unsettling Truths and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.Additional Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Soong-Chan Rah, Prophetic LamentNorth American Institute of Indigenous Theological StudiesSteven Newcomb, Pagans in the Promised Land About the Hosts: Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed Gilbreath is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Support the show

Welcome to a bonus episode of Every Voice Now! This week we are going rough and tumble with an impromptu conversation with the producer of the Every Voice Now podcast, Helen Lee. Helen also serves as the associate director of strategic partnerships and initiatives for InterVarsity Press and has previously worked as the director of marketing and as an associate editor at IVP. Helen recently had the chance to write an article for the Asian American Christian Collaborative entitled "US Demographics Are Changing, and the Publishing Industry Needs to Follow Suit," in which she outlined the current realities in this largely-white industry and also challenged Christian publishing professionals to be more proactive in pursuing change. You'll also hear about the origins of the Every Voice Now initiative and podcast! We hope you enjoy this honest conversation about the publishing context with three professionals of color.About the Guest:Helen Lee is the associate director of strategic partnerships and initiatives; she has a B.A. from Williams College in bioethics, an M.A. from Wheaton College Graduate School in interdisciplinary studies, and an MBA from Babson College in entrepreneurship. She has served as an acquisitions editor and as director of marketing at InterVarsity Press; she is also the author of The Missional Mom, co-author with Dr. Michelle Reyes of The Race-Wise Family, and contributor to numerous other Bibles, devotionals, and multi-author works. Helen has won awards in reporting and devotional writing from the Evangelical Press Association; she began her career in Christian publishing at Christianity Today, where she met Every Voice Now podcast co-host Ed Gilbreath. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram: @HelenLeeBooksAbout the Hosts: Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. She enjoys photography, growing and caring for her plants, and listening to podcasts such as This American Life, Invisibilia, and Unlocking Us. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed Gilbreath is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Ed loves listening to an eclectic mix of music, reading narrative nonfiction books on American history and pop culture, and taking long walks while listening to podcasts such as NPR's How I Built This, The Daily, Pass the Mic, and CT's Quick to Listen. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Credits: Producers: Ed Gilbreath, Maila Kim, and Helen LeeSupport the show

Liuan Huska was only in her twenties when she began experiencing pain, first in her ankle but then to her knee, her lower back, and throughout other areas in her body. It was the beginning of a years-long journey with a chronic illness that raised many questions for her about what it means to be human, and what faith looks like when daily pain is a part of one's discipleship journey. Writing became the means through which Liuan was able to discern answers and understand that her value in God's eyes came not from the things that she was able to do, but because her full being was made in God's image. Liuan also shares about the intersection between the struggles of the immigrant experience and the propensity Asian Americans have to deny or push past areas of pain, and how she came to learn healthier and new ways to respond. You will be touched by Liuan's thoughtful, vulnerable reflections in this honest and revealing conversation.About the Guest:Liuan Huska is a freelance writer and speaker focusing on topics of embodiment and spirituality. Her writing, on everything from chronic pain to evangelical fertility trends, has appeared in Christianity Today, The Christian Century, In Touch Magazine, Hyphen, Sojourners, and Church Health Reader. She lives with her husband and their three little boys in the Chicago area. Follow her on Twitter: @LiuanHuskaSPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Hurting Yet Whole and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Hosts: Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. She enjoys photography, growing and caring for her plants, and listening to podcasts such as This American Life, Invisibilia, and Unlocking Us. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed Gilbreath is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Ed loves listening to an eclectic mix of music, reading narrative nonfiction books on American history and pop culture, and taking long walks while listening to podcasts such as NPR's How I Built This, The Daily, Pass the Mic, and CT's Quick to Listen. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Credits: Producer: Helen Lee Sound Engineer: Jonathan Clauson Music: “Staring at the Sun” by GyomSupport the show

Juanita Rasmus was the co-pastor of a flourishing ministry alongside her husband Rudy, doing good work for the kingdom of God in and around Houston. But then one day she came face to face with a depressive episode that began a season of nearly three years' worth of dark nights of the soul. As she realized that her experience with depression was not merely a hardship to overcome, but an invitation to a new way of living, she began writing as a way to process what she was learning to become. In this engaging and honest conversation, Juanita shares her desire to help lessen the stigma of mental health issues and unpacks the years-long journey she took to bring her words to life. She also shares how it is that Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles Lawson, wrote the foreword to her book and why it is important to find publishers who value her voice.About the Guest:Juanita Campbell Rasmus is a speaker, writer, spiritual director, and contemplative. She copastors the St. John's United Methodist Church in downtown Houston with her husband, Rudy. Juanita cofounded Bread of Life, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, with Rudy in 1992 and began serving meals to the homeless in the sanctuary at St. John's. Juanita most recently teamed up with Tina Knowles Lawson and Beyoncé to help 40,000 flood victims recover in the wake of Hurricane Harvey in Houston. Follow her on Twitter: @Pastor_Juanita. SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Learning to Be and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Hosts: Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. She enjoys photography, growing and caring for her plants, and listening to podcasts such as This American Life, Invisibilia, and Unlocking Us. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed Gilbreath is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Ed loves listening to an eclectic mix of music, reading narrative nonfiction books on American history and pop culture, and taking long walks while listening to podcasts such as NPR's How I Built This, The Daily, Pass the Mic, and CT's Quick to Listen. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Credits: Producer: Helen Lee Sound Engineer: Jonathan Clauson Music: “Staring at the Sun” by GyomSupport the show

If you had told Antipas Harris when he was a child that he would grow up to write a book, he would likely have doubted you. As a boy in the deep South who grew up in a poor family and struggled with learning disabilities, he could not have imagined the paths down which God would take him. Despite the personal and structural barriers he faced, he was ultimately faithful to the tasks put before him, resulting in his writing Is Christianity the White Man's Religion?  The question came from a disenchanted millennial in his classroom, and the more Antipas engaged with students from this generation, the more he understood what was at the heart of the question, and the more he was motivated to tackle it in his book. A Billboard hit also makes a cameo in this episode, from Antipas's former life as part of a hit musical group.About the Guest:Antipas L. Harris is the president and dean of Jakes Divinity School and serves on the pastoral staff at The Potter's House in Dallas, Texas. He is an ordained minister, a theological educator, and a musician with degrees from LaGrange College, Candler School of Theology (Emory University), Yale Divinity School, Boston University, and St. Thomas University. Before being appointed to his current role by Bishop T. D. Jakes, Harris founded the Urban Renewal Center in Norfolk, Virginia, where he led initiatives that addressed the intersections of faith, justice, and community development. His objective is to help people overcome distress, reinforce faith, impart comfort through the arts, and provide stability through education. SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Is Christianity the White Man's Religion? and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Hosts:Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. She enjoys photography, growing and caring for her plants, and listening to podcasts such as This American Life, Invisibilia, and Unlocking Us. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed Gilbreath is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Ed loves listening to an eclectic mix of music, reading narrative nonfiction books on American history and pop culture, and taking long walks while listening to podcasts such as NPR's How I Built This, The Daily, Pass the Mic, and CT's Quick to Listen. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Credits: Producer: Helen Lee Sound Engineer: Revision Sound in Dallas Music: “Staring at the Sun” by GyomSupport the show

Fusion may be hip in 2020, but it wasn't the case when Chandra Crane was growing up, where she felt the pain of not quite fitting in anywhere as a person with a mixed-ethnicity heritage. The daughter of a white mother and Thai birth father who was then adopted and raised by an African-American dad, Chandra experienced the pain of marginalization but then followed the prophetic call of God to write about her challenges so that others would benefit. In this honest, refreshing conversation, Chandra opens the door to understanding the mixed blessing of being a multiethnic person, and why a unique voice like hers needs to be reflected in the church today.About the Guest:Chandra Crane is a resource specialist for the multiethnic initiatives department of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and a member of the multiethnic Redeemer Church in Jackson, Mississippi. She has written for In All Things, The Well, and The Witness: A Black Christian Collective. She has spoken and led worship at several local and national conferences and has also participated in online discussions for Christianity Today. She is married to Kennan, a civil engineer, and they have two spunky daughters. Chandra is a fan of hot tea, crossword puzzles, Converse shoes, and science fiction. She thoroughly enjoys reading, napping, and defying stereotypes. Find Chandra on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Mixed Blessing and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout. About the Hosts:Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. She enjoys photography, growing and caring for her plants, and listening to podcasts such as This American Life, Invisibilia, and Unlocking Us. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed Gilbreath is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Ed loves listening to an eclectic mix of music, reading narrative nonfiction books on American history and pop culture, and taking long walks while listening to podcasts such as NPR's How I Built This, The Daily, Pass the Mic, and CT's Quick to Listen. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Credits: Producer: Helen Lee Sound Engineer: Jonathan Clauson Music: “Staring at the Sun” by GyomSupport the show

Introducing The Every Voice Now Podcast, featuring the stories of authors of color and their journeys to getting published. In a white-dominated industry, it's not easy to overcome obstacles and achieve the goal of finishing a book and seeing it make its way into the world. This podcast will reveal the ways in which there are still systems and structures creating barriers for BIPOC, and yet these authors were able to find their way to the finish line. A production of IVP.About the Hosts:Maila Kim, Co-Host Maila is IVP's events marketing coordinator; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. She enjoys photography, growing and caring for her plants, and listening to podcasts such as This American Life, Invisibilia, and Unlocking Us. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Ed Gilbreath, Co-Host Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Ed loves listening to an eclectic mix of music, reading narrative nonfiction books on American history and pop culture, and taking long walks while listening to podcasts such as NPR's How I Built This, The Daily, Pass the Mic, and CT's Quick to Listen. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Credits: Producer: Helen Lee Sound Engineer: Revision Sound in Dallas Music: “Staring at the Sun” by GyomSupport the show

Who are those family members that you just do not know well, if at all? Who are those distant relatives that you are related to, but they are still strangers and mysteries to you? In this episode, author Robert Chao Romero wants to introduce you to Latino and Latina Christians, who do not often feel like welcome and wanted family members in the body of Christ, and share how his book Brown Church gave them the feeling of belonging. You'll also hear Robert's story of reaching the height of professional accomplishment—and still having challenges with landing a book contract. And you'll get goosebumps when you hear the way in which God brought Robert to IVP, not knowing there was a spiritual connection going back for generations that he unexpectedly discovered on a visit to IVP headquarters in 2016. SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Brown Church and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40.About the Hosts: Maila Kim is a marketing manager at IVP; she holds a B.A. in English Language & Literature and a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in Christian Formation & Ministry with a concentration in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College Graduate School. She enjoys photography, growing and caring for her plants, and listening to podcasts such as This American Life, Invisibilia, and Unlocking Us. Follow Maila on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Formerly an editor at IVP, Ed Gilbreath is currently an executive leader at Christianity Today; he earned his bachelor's in communication arts from Judson University and a master's in philosophy of history from Olivet Nazarene University. He is also the author of two IVP books: Reconciliation Blues and Birmingham Revolution. Ed loves listening to an eclectic mix of music, reading narrative nonfiction books on American history and pop culture, and taking long walks while listening to podcasts such as NPR's How I Built This, The Daily, Pass the Mic, and CT's Quick to Listen. Follow Ed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Credits: Producer: Helen Lee Sound Engineer: Revision Sound in Dallas Music: “Staring at the Sun” by GyomSupport the show