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In this episode, Loren Richmond Jr. talks with Raymond Chang—pastor, writer, and Executive Director of the TENx10 Collaboration at Fuller Seminary. As co-author of Future Focused Church, Raymond shares a hopeful, grounded vision for how churches can embrace change, cultivate culture, and lead the next generation with clarity and purpose. Drawing from his experience in campus ministry, global missions, and as the president of the Asian American Christian Collaborative, Raymond offers practical wisdom on how to engage young people, make faithful decisions, and ground all change efforts in deep discipleship. The conversation touches on everything from listening well to those who resist, to why the worship service is often the worst place to initiate change. Key Themes: Why the future of the church is still bright Spiritual postures vs. spiritual practices The long, faithful work of building congregational imagination Creating culture change, not just cosmetic change Empowering transformation teams Leading with listening and honoring those who resist Why everything should be grounded in discipleship How to manage hard decisions with grace The danger of political syncretism in the church   Raymond Chang is the executive director of the TENx10 Collaboration (part of Fuller Seminary), which is a collaborative movement that is geared toward reaching ten million young people over ten years with the gospel. He is also the president of the Asian American Christian Collaborative, a pastor, and a writer. Prior to his role at Fuller, Raymond served as the associate chaplain for discipleship at Wheaton College. He has worked in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors and served in the Peace Corps in Panama. He and his wife, Jessica Min Chang, are proud parents of Sophia, and they reside in Chicago.   Mentioned Resources:

On this episode of the AACC Podcast, Ray Chang interviews Alice Matagora and discusses the journey of finding belonging and embracing her identity as an Asian American woman within white evangelical spaces. Alice emphasizes the need for communities that embrace and value the full expression of God's kingdom, where individuals can be their authentic selves. When faced with challenges as Asian American Christians in discipleship and leadership development, she emphasizes the importance of true belonging and being fully oneself, rather than fitting in and disowning parts of who we are. Listen in as we explore the question: How do we find true belonging and take up space?    Linked Resources:  https://www.alicematagora.com/   Hosts: Raymond Chang   Guest: Alice Matagora    Engineer: Elliot Koo   Producer: Daniel Harris   Manager: Gracie Hulse   Follow us on IG: @aachristcollab To find out more about AACC's work, donate, or learn more visit asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com.  

In this episode of the AACC podcast, Ray Chang interviews Prasanta Verma about her book on ethnic loneliness and her personal journey of growing up as an Indian immigrant in predominantly white spaces. She dives deeper into the loneliness and identity conflicts she experienced while also navigating different forms of racism and marginalization that she and other Asian Americans face, both overt and subtle. Prasanta emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing one's own identity and finding community within one's own ethnic group and among allies in the dominant culture.      Linked Resources:  https://prasantaverma.com/ Hosts: Raymond Chang   Guest: Prasanta Verma   Engineer: Elliot Koo   Producer: Daniel Harris   Manager: Gracie Hulse   Follow us on IG: @aachristcollab   To find out more about AACC's work, donate, or learn more visit asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com.

Brad speaks with Dr. Gabriel Catanus, Affiliate Assistant Professor of Theology at Fuller Seminary and Director of the Filipino American Ministry Initiative, about the challenges and joys of doing Filipino American theology and ministry and how they fit - and stand out - from other Asian American theological and ministry paradigms.Beyond his current project with Cascade Books, Dr. Catanus' publications include “Colonial Spirituality: The Pain and Politics of Doing Filipino American Theology,” ChristianityNext 6 (Winter 2022), “Statement on Anti-Asian Racism in the Time of COVID-19″ (coauthored with the Asian American Christian Collaborative, March 31, 2020), and “Is Filipino American Theology Asian American Theology?” Inheritance Magazine 65 (October 2019).Learn more about APARRI. APARRI's vision is to create a society in which Asian Pacific American religions are valued, recognized, and central to the understanding of American public life. Since 1999, The Asian Pacific American Religions Research Initiative (APARRI) has been a vibrant scholarly community advancing the interdisciplinary study of Asian Pacific Americans and their religions. Producer: Dr. Bradley Onishi: @bradleyonishiAudio Engineer and Musician: Scott Okamoto: @rsokamotoFor more information about research-based media by Axis Mundi Media visit: www.axismundi.usFunding for this series has been generously provided by the Henry Luce Foundation.

What up, Southside tribe?! Here we have another great episode with our brother Raymond Chang, president of the Asian American Christian Collaborative. This week we discuss the beauty of diversity, the need for cross-racial solidarity in the Church and the body of Christ, as well as some steps to take in reaching that goal. Go to www.asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com to learn more! Full episode on all audio platforms, video and bonus content on our Patreon community!! Become a Patreon member for Early Access & Exclusive Content - https://patreon.com/Southsiderabbi Follow us Online: https://linktr.ee/southsiderabbi Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2p9ewhwe Email us at Southsiderabbipodcast@gmail.com Southside Rabbi is proudly sponsored by Native Supply - grab SR merch there! https://www.native.supply https://native.supply/collections/southside-rabbi Southside Rabbi is proudly sponsored by TENx10 Tenx10.org Intro music produced by Randeaux- https://www.instagram.com/randeauxbandeaux/ Contact at randeauxbandeaux@gmail.com Outro music produced by KB. All rights reserved by their respective owners. #SouthsideRabbi #KB Full episode on all audio platforms, video and bonus content on our Patreon community!! Become a Patreon member for Early Access & Exclusive Content - https://patreon.com/Southsiderabbi Follow us Online: https://linktr.ee/southsiderabbi Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2p9ewhwe Email us at Southsiderabbipodcast@gmail.com Southside Rabbi is proudly sponsored by Native Supply - grab SR merch there! https://www.native.supply https://native.supply/collections/southside-rabbi Southside Rabbi is proudly sponsored by TENx10 Tenx10.org Intro music produced by Randeaux- https://www.instagram.com/randeauxbandeaux/ Contact at randeauxbandeaux@gmail.com Outro music produced by KB. All rights reserved by their respective owners.

Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Raymond Chang to zoom in on how Jesus interacted with the people around him and see what we can learn from Jesus in terms of what it looks like to love others well. Questions Covered in This Episode:What is notable about Jesus' interactions with each of these groups?How do Jesus' interactions with others challenge our understanding of what it looks like for us to love our neighbors?How have the American church's past failures in demonstrating biblical love contributed to the dynamic of young people walking away from the church? What opportunity do you see for church to help young people?How have you seen an impact by loving people well in your own community?What does it look like for you to embody a biblical love for your neighbor?How do Jesus' interactions with others in The Gospels and the theme of love point us to the gospel?Guest Bio:Pastor Raymond Chang is the president of the Asian American Christian Collaborative, a pastor, and writer. He currently lives in Chicagoland, serving as the Executive Director of the TENx10 Collaboration, which is a collaborative movement that is geared towards reaching 10 million young people over 10 years with the gospel. He has contributed chapters to several books including “Ministers of Reconciliation: Preaching on Race and the Gospel,” “Confronting Racial Injustice: Theory and Praxis for the Church,”  “Preaching Romans from Here,” with other books forthcoming.  He is currently pursuing his PhD on the intersection of Spirituality and Campus/Organizational Racial Climates. He is married to Jessica Chang. You can follow him on Twitter, Instagram, and his website.Reflection Question:How does your pride prevent you from loving your friends and family well? How would things be different if you choose to love them by imitating Jesus?Continue Learning:Matthew 23, Luke 8:43-48, John 3:1-21Horizontal Jesus by Dr. Tony EvansJesus & the Disinherited by Howard ThurmanJesus & Women by Kristi McLellandAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | TikTokOur Sister Podcasts:Knowing Faith | The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Tiny TheologiansStarting Place with Elizabeth Woodson is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | TikTokOur Sister Podcasts:Knowing Faith | The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Tiny TheologiansStarting Place with Elizabeth Woodson is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.

Critical Race Theory (CRT) has become a lightning rod in American politics and evangelical Christianity. Our guests this week talk about it in their new book, Christianity and Critical Race Theory: A Faithful and Constructive Conversation. This book offers a critical but constructive and sympathetic introduction to CRT written from a perspective rooted in Scripture and Christian theology. Robert Chao Romero and Jeff Liou take us beyond the caricatures and misinformation to consider how CRT can be an analytical tool to help us understand persistent inequality and injustice--and to see that Christians and churches working for racial justice engage CRT in faithful and constructive ways.The authors explore aspects of CRT that resonate with well-trod Christian doctrine but also aspects that challenge or are corrected by Christian theology. They also address the controversial connection that critics see between CRT and Marxism. Their aim is to offer objective analysis and critique that go beyond the debates about social identity and the culture wars and aid those who are engaging the issues in Christian life and ministry. The book includes reflection/discussion questions, exercises, a glossary of key CRT terms, and suggested readings, making it helpful for students or small groups.Buy the book: https://a.co/d/0LguhgMAbout the Authors:Rev. Dr. Robert Chao Romero is "Asian-Latino," and has been a professor of Chicana/o Studies and Asian American Studies at UCLA since 2005.  He received his Ph.D. from UCLA in Latin American History and his Juris Doctor from U.C. Berkeley. Romero has published more than 30 academic books and articles on issues of race, immigration, history, education, and religion, and received the Latina/o Studies book award from the international Latin American Studies Association. His recent book, “Brown Church: Five Centuries of Latina/o Social Justice, Theology, and Identity (2020),” received the InterVarsity Press Readers' Choice Award for best academic title.  Romero is a former Ford Foundation and U.C. President's Postdoctoral Fellow, as well as a recipient of the Louisville Institute's Sabbatical Grant for Researchers.  Robert is also an ordained minister and community organizer. Jeff M. Liou (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is national director of theological formation for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA and adjunct assistant professor of Christian ethics at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He cofounded the Asian American Christian Collaborative and writes on race and justice, Asian American Christianity, theological ethics, and political theology. Ordained in the Christian Reformed Church, Liou has served as a campus minister, pastor, and university chaplain.Support the showTo learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics

Interested in further study of the Bible? Join us at Logos Bible Software. Are you interested in a rigorous and Reformed seminary education? Call Westminster Seminary California at 888-480-8474 or visit www.wscal.edu! Please help support the show on our Patreon Page!   WELCOME TO BOOK CLUB! Robert Chao Romero (PhD, UCLA; JD, UC Berkeley) is associate professor in the UCLA Departments of Chicana/o, Central American, and Asian American Studies in Los Angeles, California; director of the Brown Church Initiative at Fuller Theological Seminary; and an attorney. His award-winning books include The Chinese in Mexico, 1882-1940 and Brown Church. Jeff M. Liou  (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is national director of theological formation for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA and adjunct assistant professor of Christian ethics at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He cofounded the Asian American Christian Collaborative and writes on race and justice, Asian American Christianity, theological ethics, and political theology. Ordained in the Christian Reformed Church, Liou has served as a campus minister, pastor, and university chaplain. We want to thank Baker Academic for their help in setting up this interview and providing us with the necessary materials for this interview   Purchase the book(s) here: Christianity and Critical Race Theory   Have Feedback or Questions? Email us at: guiltgracepod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram: @guiltgracepod Follow us on Twitter: @guiltgracepod Find us on YouTube: Guilt Grace Gratitude Podcast Please rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use! Looking for a Reformed Church? North American Presbyterian & Reformed Churches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gggpodcast/support

At Be the Bridge Podcast, we intentionally interview bridge builders doing incredible work all year long. And it just so happens that we are highlighting an interview Be the Bridge founder and our host, Latasha Morrison, had with Pastor Raymond Chang as we welcome in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month. They have an important conversation surrounding breaking the stigmas of mental health, discipling students, and acknowledging history. Latasha and Raymond talk about a life-changing trip he took called the Reclaim Trip, where he and others with the Asian American Christian Collaborative toured historical Asian American Civil Rights sites in California. It was a trip that fostered remembering history and reclaiming identity. And he and Latasha even dream up an incredible opportunity for the Be the Bridge community. We are all connected; and gaining historical context helps us better understand, empathize, and lead in the church and in the culture. We love our community of listeners and we want to know more about you! Find the Listener Survey Here. (One participant will receive a Be the Bridge swag bag!) Host & Executive Producer - Latasha MorrisonSenior Producer - Lauren C. BrownProducer, Editor, & Music - Travon PottsAssistant Producer & Transcriber - Sarah Connatser Quotes:“It's like most people don't see how the discipleship that many of us have inherited is actually a discipleship into deformation instead of a formation into Christ.” -Raymond Chang “I don't think that you can fully understand how heinous white supremacy is until you see how it has affected the African American community, how it's affected and manifests within the Indigenous population, within the Asian American population, and the Latino population.” -Raymond Chang “Understanding that history helps us move forward today in more solidarity.” -Latasha Morrison “The more you understand the problem, the more you're able to actually concoct a solution, or at least be a faithful presence to try to be one.” -Raymond Chang Links:Asian American Christian CollaborativeTENx10 CollaborationEpic Movement - Community of CRU for Asian AmericansManzanar Connect with Raymond Chang:His WebsiteInstagramTwitter Connect with Be the Bridge:Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter Connect with Latasha Morrison:FacebookInstagramTwitter Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.

Raymond Chang is the president of the Asian American Christian Collaborative and the Executive Director for the TENx10 Collaboration. This week, he joins The Battle Line team to discuss all things Tenx10! To learn more, visit tenx10.org! ... Facebook: www.facebook.com/peer.magazine/ 
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Pastor Raymond Chang is the President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative. The AACC was founded, in large part, as a response to the surge in anti-Asian rhetoric and violence spurred on by the former President of the United States. Pastor Chang serves the church in multiple ways. In this conversation he offers thoughtful reflections on some of the challenges and opportunities that face the Asian American Christian community today as well as a vision for multicultural Christian witness in an increasingly changing world. Twitter: @tweetraychang Instagram: @raychang502 Linkedin: @rchang502 Website: www.raymondchang.org AACC: @aachristcollab

On today's episode of The Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast, the hosts of Rooted's Thanos to Theos (Clark Fobes, Mike McGarry, and Kevin Yi) discuss how youth ministry is different during the summer months, as well as strategies for effectively shepherding students during hectic rhythms, lethargic rhythms, and rhythms in-between! They also spend time talking through the youth minister's self-care during the summer - and, of course, plugging the awesome content curated by Thanos to Theos!Additional ResourcesThanos to Theos: https://rootedministry.com/podcast/series/thanos-to-theos/The Asian American Christian Collaborative: https://www.asianamericanchristiancollaborative.comYouth Pastor Theologian: https://www.youthpastortheologian.com

I’m so thrilled to welcome Dr. Michelle Ami Reyes back to the podcast! Michelle is the vice president of the Asian American Christian Collaborative and co-author of new book The Race-Wise Family with Helen Lee. In this incredibly thoughtful and practical text, Michelle and Helen offer us a “road map” of sorts toward loving our … Continue reading Episode 145 – Michelle Ami Reyes

Ray Chang is the President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative and a Ministry Associate for Discipleship at Wheaton College (where he completed his undergraduate degree) in the Chaplain's Office. Though in the Chicagoland area now, he has lived in Korea, Guatemala, Panama, Spain, and China. Prior to vocational ministry, he worked in for-profit and non-profit sectors, and served in the Peace Corps in Panama. Ray and his wife, Jessica, are on a mission to one day see a narwhal (also known as a narwhale), the “unicorn of the sea” that lives year-round in the Arctic waters around Greenland, Canada, and Russia. He has master's degrees from Biola University and Trinity International University, and is in the process of completing his Ph.D. in Higher Education at Azuza Pacific University. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Ray Personal Instagram Asian American Christian Collaborative Instagram ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with TWU Student MinistriesFollow us on Instagram 

This week on the podcast we're sharing a presentation from our 2021 theology conference, Confronting Racial Injustice: Theory and Praxis for the Church. This talk was given by Raymond Chang, President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative and a Ministry Associate for Discipleship at Wheaton College.Visit https://www.pastortheologians.com/conference-media to access this and other presentations from our 2021 conference.

Michelle Reyes is a second generation Indian American author, speaker, and activist. She serves as the Co-Executive Director at Pax and as the Vice President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative, an organization born out of the anti-Asian racism growing due to the pandemic. Michelle's first book, Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead to Lasting Changes Across Cultures, released earlier this year.  Michelle and her husband, Aaron, co-planted Hope Community Church, a minority-led multicultural church in East Austin. In this episode, Kent and Jamie take the time to pick Michelle's brain on narrative justice, the situation at the border, and what Paul's words for the Jews have to do with the white evangelical church in America. RESOURCES: “Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead to Lasting Changes Across Cultures” by Michelle Reyes Sign up for updates from Michelle on her website: https://michelleamireyes.com/ "On Being a Good Neighbor", sermon draft by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This episode produced by Laura Finch Theme Song “Turning Over Tables” by The Brilliance Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | Stitcher | RSS Follow us on Twitter: @kentannan | @drjamieaten | @laura_e_finch | @drmichellereyes (Note to the listener: In this podcast, sometimes we'll have evangelicals, sometimes we won't. We thinking learning how to do good better involves listening to lots of perspectives, with different insights and understanding with us. Sometimes it will make us uncomfortable, sometimes we'll agree, sometimes we won't. We think that's good. We want to listen for correction. Especially in our blind spots.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Racism has been discipled into us through powerful spiritual and cultural forces, and now it's time for us to allow the Holy Spirit to disciple it out of us. How does that happen? In the first of two fall events, we are excited to welcome Ray Chang, President and Co-Founder of the Asian American Christian Collaborative, as he shines a light on the voices, issues, and histories of Asian Americans in the church and society at large so that we can become better allies for our brothers and sisters.

My guest today is Dr. Michelle Ami Reyes, who is the Vice President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative and Co-Executive Director of Pax. She is the Scholar in Residence at Hope Community Church and author of Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead to Lasting Connections Across Cultures. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and two amazing kids. Join us as we ask questions about how to make space for each other's stories, what are barriers to cross-cultural connections, and how do we celebrate our cultural identities. We explore themes of multicultural diversity, scarcity mindsets, and cultural humility.

Today I am chatting with speaker and author Michelle Reyes. Michelle's ministry lives at the intersection of faith, culture, and justice. She is the Vice President and co-founder of the Asian-American Christian Collaborative, and she and her husband, Aaron, planted a church in East Austin, TX where she serves as the scholar in residence. Michelle and Aaron lead their church body to serve the vulnerable in their community  as the hands and feet of Jesus and share the hope of Christ wherever they go. Her book Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead to Lasting Connections Across Cultures is an incredible deep dive into the role of diversity in the Bible and how it was celebrated in the early church.  During our conversation today, Michelle unpacks for us what the 1st century Church looked like when Paul was addressing becoming all things to all people uniquely for who they are for the sake of the Gospel, but not to compromise the message of the Gospel, but to recognize and respect that no two people are the same no matter their ethnicity, cultural identity, and celebrate the unique design of each person made in the image of God. Michelle's voice is so valued in my life. She is always honest, always points to Jesus, and is always holding space for whoever has ears to hear to deep dive in scripture and to hear the stories in real life from other cultural perspectives. One thing she shares in this conversation that I think is so powerful is this: “Unity is not about conformity, unity is learning to make space for all of our differences and embrace them.” It's about removing divisions and hostilities between peoples, and that when we do that work, it's going to be uncomfortable because people are people, but “the pursuit of unity demands that we say ‘how much cultural discomfort am I willing to forbear for the sake of the Gospel?'” This is such an incredible conversation, friends. Come dive in deep with us! The Lord isn't finished with any of us, and He has so much more to show us when we celebrate the story He is telling in each unique representation of His creativity in creation. And that means you too. YOU matter, your neighbor matters, and your story matters.  Connecting with Michelle: Asian American Christian Collaborative (AACC) Book Book on Audible (which is how I read it! So good.) Instagram Facebook Quick links to some of the resources she offers that were mentioned Twitter Website  Episode Sponsor: Hopefuel Facebook  Instagram Link to shop SIMPLY15 for 15% off your purchase References:  -Forced laborers who built the railroad in Uganda -Genocide in Uganda under President  -German/Protestant reformation and Martin Luther  -Hope Community Church  -Vida House  -Hidden Children of the Holocaust  -The internment camp in New York for Jewish refugees during WWII  -The Jewish peoples of the 1st century -Who are the Pharisees? -Gamaliel (Paul's mentor) -Who are the Sadducees? -Who were the Jewish Zealots? -Who are the Samaritans? (This stems from the division of the Northern and Southern Kingdoms and a very small portion of them still live in Israel today. See this recent article). -The Jewish Diaspora  -Eric Metaxas and white Jesus -”that” picture of Jesus, which is actually a painting by Warner Sallman called “Head of Christ” -An article about how Jesus began to be seen as white and European in art -A really great article about white privilege in the Church by Jemar Tisby -George Floyd's murder  -Murder of 6 Asian- American women in Atlanta -Upholding the orthodoxy Scripture References: Psalm 107:2 -Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story  1 Corinthians 9:19-23 1 Corinthians 9:20- To the Jews I became like a Jew  Genesis 1:27- We are all made in the image of God Galatians 3:26-29 - there is neither Jew nor Greek, etc.  Genesis 11:1-9- The tower of Babel Acts 2:1-31- Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 2- Paul would never distort the Gospel or appease people Matthew 8, Matthew 9:10-17,Mark 2:15-22,Luke 5:29-39, Luke 19:1-10, Matthew 26:6–13; Mark 14:3–9; Luke 7:36–50; John 12:1–8, John 13- Jesus adapted Himself in so many situations, but didn't compromise the truth   1 Corinthians 6:12- I may be free to do anything, but I must not become a slave to anything Matthew 10:2-4-The general makeup of Jesus' disciples was culturally diverse   John 13:35 - they will know we are Christians by our love  James 1:19- be slow to speak, quick to listen  Connecting with Emily and Simply Stories Podcast:Instagram (Em life // Podcast Life)FacebookTwitterBlog  *Intro and Outro music is from audionautix.com

This week Heather welcomes pastor, radio host, and social media expert Douglas Bursch. Doug copastors Evergreen Foursquare Church in Auburn, Washington. He earned his DMin from George Fox Evangelical Seminary with a dissertation focused on social media, and he opens up the topic for a lay audience in his latest book, Posting Peace: Why Social Media Divides Us and What We Can Do About It.  In an episode filled with candid insight and inspiration, Heather and Doug discuss online discouragement, platforming, the mystery of Twitter verification, and how to stay “fairly spiritual” even on contentious social networks. In addition to his Fairly Spiritual website, you can find Doug active on Twitter @fairlyspiritual. Also, in our #GrowingViral segment, you'll meet Joshua Wu. Joshua serves as a vice president for a global communications and data analytics firm. He is also the editorial director for Reclaim, the magazine of the Asian American Christian Collaborative. Follow Joshua on Twitter @joshswu. Reach out to Heather Thompson Day on Twitter @HeatherTDay and Instagram @heatherthompsonday.  Viral Jesus is a production of Christianity Today Hosted and created by: Heather Thompson Day Produced by: Loren Joseph Executive Producer: Ed Gilbreath Director of CT Podcasts: Mike Cosper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to a new episode of The Couch. Today I'm here with my friend and friend of the show, Michelle Reyes! Michelle is a second-generation Indian American author, speaker, and activist. She's the vice president of the Asian American Christian Collaborative and the co-executive director at Pax. She's also co-planted Hope Community Church in Austin with her husband, and as you'll figure out quickly, she's a huge fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Once again, Michelle and I had a blast talking some of our favorite movies and shows, and once again, I learned so much from a short conversation. I just know you're going to learn something and have fun, too. In this episode, we're talking about the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We are talking about the recent additions to the MCU, both movies and series; and we're talking about what's coming in the next several months. We also look at representation in Marvel movies and series—what we've observed and what we're hoping for in future stories. And of course, because this is The Couch, where rabbit trails and side notes are always welcome, we also get into novels perfect for vacation reading and library fines. I'm glad you're here, friends. Let's get started! MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Upcoming Marvel series and movies The Bechdel test The Duvernay test Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (trailer) We Are Lady Parts Crazy Rich Asians The Eternals (trailer) NOT-SO-GUILTY PLEASURES: Library fines Folklorn by Angela Mi Young Hur, The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi, and A Thousand Beginnings and Endings by Ellen Oh   DON'T FORGET: Join The Couch on Facebook! It's so much fun! Find Michelle on Instagram at @michelleamireyes, on Twitter at @drmichellereyes, or on her website. and sign up for her weekly book-ish newsletter too. You can find me on Instagram at @marycarver or at marycarver.com. Welcome to The Couch! This post includes affiliate links. This means that if you click and purchase, I might receive a small commission at no extra charge to you.

Richard Lee is a sought-after speaker on issues of justice, race and faith, speaking across the globe for the last 20 years. His TEDx talk “Slavery Still Exists. Here's How to End It.” can be found on the TED.com website. Additionally, he is the host of The Pursuit with Richard Lee, a podcast with unfiltered conversations with faith leaders about their journey to pursue God. You can read his writings on Missio Alliance, OutreachMagazine.com, TheGospelCoalition.org, and ChurchLeaders.com. He has been interviewed on dozens of podcasts and radio stations. In his role as Global Officer of Public Engagement with International Justice Mission (IJM), he trains and equips IJM staff and survivors to carry the message of ending injustice on the global stage. Before joining IJM, Richard served 20 years in pastoral ministry and currently serves as Teaching Faculty at Highrock Church in Boston. He also works with Asian American Christian Collaborative as their Director of Advancement & serves as an advisory board member for One Days Wages, a global poverty organization. Richard received his degree in Mathematics from Columbia College (NYC) and his master's of divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He resides in New Jersey with his wife Theresa and their two children.Connect with Richard on Linkedin, Twitter, and Facebookor at his websiteCheck out his podcast The Pursuit, and his podcast Facebook page.Watch his Ted TalkStay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.  On Clubhouse @loriadbr. Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook on Twitter at @loriadbr https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference or loriadamsbrown.comInterested in life coaching? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coachingMentioned in this episode:Do you want to go deeper?Join us in Difference Makers, a community where we watch and discuss exclusive content that truly makes a difference. Give us $5 a month (the price of a latte), and join in on the conversation with our host Lori and others who want to make a difference. We'd love to have you join us!PatreonJoin Difference MakersJoin us in our membership community for exclusive content for only $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference. We go deeper with each guest, and it makes such a difference.PatreonThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Richard Lee is a sought-after speaker on issues of justice, race and faith, speaking across the globe for the last 20 years. His TEDx talk “Slavery Still Exists. Here's How to End It.” can be found on the http://ted.com/ (TED.com) website. Additionally, he is the host of The Pursuit with Richard Lee, a podcast with unfiltered conversations with faith leaders about their journey to pursue God. You can read his writings on Missio Alliance, http://outreachmagazine.com/ (OutreachMagazine.com), http://thegospelcoalition.org/ (TheGospelCoalition.org), and http://churchleaders.com/ (ChurchLeaders.com). He has been interviewed on dozens of podcasts and radio stations.   In his role as Global Officer of Public Engagement with International Justice Mission (IJM), he trains and equips IJM staff and survivors to carry the message of ending injustice on the global stage. Before joining IJM, Richard served 20 years in pastoral ministry and currently serves as Teaching Faculty at Highrock Church in Boston. He also works with Asian American Christian Collaborative as their Director of Advancement & serves as an advisory board member for One Days Wages, a global poverty organization.   Richard received his degree in Mathematics from Columbia College (NYC) and his master's of divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He resides in New Jersey with his wife Theresa and their two children. Connect with Richard on https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardl-ee/ (Linkedin), https://twitter.com/richardl_ee?lang=en (Twitter), and https://www.facebook.com/richardjaylee (Facebook) or at his http://richardl.ee/ (website) Check out hishttps://twitter.com/thepursuitcast ( podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-with-richard-lee/id1449435060 (The Pursuit), and his podcast https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitcast (Facebook page.) Watch his https://www.ted.com/talks/richard_lee_slavery_still_exists_here_s_how_to_end_it (Ted Talk) Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.  On Clubhouse https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@loriadbr (@loriadbr). Find Us Online: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/ (@aworldof.difference) on Instagram and https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/ (A World of Difference) on Facebook on Twitter at https://twitter.com/loriadbr (@loriadbr) https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference (https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference) or http://loriadamsbrown.com/ (loriadamsbrown.com) Interested in life coaching? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching (https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching) Mentioned in this episode: Coaching Sept 22 Want to get unstuck and make a difference? Go to loriadamsbrown.com/coachnig for a free exploratory session. Patreon Support us for as little as $5/month at Patreon.com/aworldofdifference and receive exclusive audio content and free merch. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Richard Lee is a sought-after speaker on issues of justice, race and faith, speaking across the globe for the last 20 years. His TEDx talk “Slavery Still Exists. Here's How to End It.” can be found on the http://ted.com/ (TED.com) website. Additionally, he is the host of The Pursuit with Richard Lee, a podcast with unfiltered conversations with faith leaders about their journey to pursue God. You can read his writings on Missio Alliance, http://outreachmagazine.com/ (OutreachMagazine.com), http://thegospelcoalition.org/ (TheGospelCoalition.org), and http://churchleaders.com/ (ChurchLeaders.com). He has been interviewed on dozens of podcasts and radio stations.   In his role as Global Officer of Public Engagement with International Justice Mission (IJM), he trains and equips IJM staff and survivors to carry the message of ending injustice on the global stage. Before joining IJM, Richard served 20 years in pastoral ministry and currently serves as Teaching Faculty at Highrock Church in Boston. He also works with Asian American Christian Collaborative as their Director of Advancement & serves as an advisory board member for One Days Wages, a global poverty organization.   Richard received his degree in Mathematics from Columbia College (NYC) and his master's of divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He resides in New Jersey with his wife Theresa and their two children. Connect with Richard on https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardl-ee/ (Linkedin), https://twitter.com/richardl_ee?lang=en (Twitter), and https://www.facebook.com/richardjaylee (Facebook) or at his http://richardl.ee/ (website) Check out hishttps://twitter.com/thepursuitcast ( podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-with-richard-lee/id1449435060 (The Pursuit), and his podcast https://www.facebook.com/thepursuitcast (Facebook page.) Watch his https://www.ted.com/talks/richard_lee_slavery_still_exists_here_s_how_to_end_it (Ted Talk) Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.  On Clubhouse https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@loriadbr (@loriadbr). Find Us Online: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/ (@aworldof.difference) on Instagram and https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/ (A World of Difference) on Facebook on Twitter at https://twitter.com/loriadbr (@loriadbr) https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference (https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference) or http://loriadamsbrown.com/ (loriadamsbrown.com) Interested in life coaching? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching (https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching) Mentioned in this episode: Coaching Sept 22 Want to get unstuck and make a difference? Go to loriadamsbrown.com/coachnig for a free exploratory session. Patreon Support us for as little as $5/month at Patreon.com/aworldofdifference and receive exclusive audio content and free merch. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Richard Lee is a sought-after speaker on issues of justice, race and faith, speaking across the globe for the last 20 years. His TEDx talk “Slavery Still Exists. Here's How to End It.” can be found on the TED.com website. Additionally, he is the host of The Pursuit with Richard Lee, a podcast with unfiltered conversations with faith leaders about their journey to pursue God. You can read his writings on Missio Alliance, OutreachMagazine.com, TheGospelCoalition.org, and ChurchLeaders.com. He has been interviewed on dozens of podcasts and radio stations. In his role as Global Officer of Public Engagement with International Justice Mission (IJM), he trains and equips IJM staff and survivors to carry the message of ending injustice on the global stage. Before joining IJM, Richard served 20 years in pastoral ministry and currently serves as Teaching Faculty at Highrock Church in Boston. He also works with Asian American Christian Collaborative as their Director of Advancement & serves as an advisory board member for One Days Wages, a global poverty organization. Richard received his degree in Mathematics from Columbia College (NYC) and his master's of divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He resides in New Jersey with his wife Theresa and their two children.Connect with Richard on Linkedin, Twitter, and Facebookor at his websiteCheck out his podcast The Pursuit, and his podcast Facebook page.Watch his Ted TalkStay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.  On Clubhouse @loriadbr. Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook on Twitter at @loriadbr https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference or loriadamsbrown.comInterested in life coaching? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coachingMentioned in this episode:Do you want to go deeper?Join us in Difference Makers, a community where we watch and discuss exclusive content that truly makes a difference. Give us $5 a month (the price of a latte), and join in on the conversation with our host Lori and others who want to make a difference. We'd love to have you join us!PatreonJoin Difference MakersJoin us in our membership community for exclusive content for only $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference. We go deeper with each guest, and it makes such a difference.PatreonThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Raymond Chang is the President of the Asian-American Christian Collaborative and shares his powerful perspective on Asian-American history, persecution, and how christians of all racial categories can approach the conversation leading to actions of meaningful unity. https://www.asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/light-visionfc/support

Dr. Michelle Ami Reyes is an author, church-planter, and the co-founder and Vice President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative. Her new book, Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead to Lasting Connections Across Cultures is a rich, beautiful resource for Christians navigating multi-cultural spaces and relationships (which is all of us!). Follow along and … Continue reading Episode 096 – Michelle Reyes

Dr. Reyes is a second generation Indian American author, speaker, and activist. In addition, she is the Vice President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative and co-planted a church with her husband Aaron called Hope Community Church. This church is a minority-led multicultural church in East Austin.  Dr. Reyes discusses with host Eddie Kaufholz the work of the Asian American Christian Collaborative as well as her new book, Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead To Lasting Connections Across Cultures. Links from the Interview - For more on the writing/speaking/work of Dr. Reyes: https://michelleamireyes.com/ - For all things Propaganda, head to: https://www.prophiphop.com/ -  The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ The New Activist Social T - https://twitter.com/NewActivistIs FB - https://www.facebook.com/newactivistis/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/newactivistis/ web - http://www.newactivist.is Eddie Kaufholz, Host - https://twitter.com/edwardoreddie  

In today's episode of Mixed Blessing: Breaking Bread at the Multiethnic Table, we're sitting down with Michelle Reyes. Michelle encourages, challenges, and speaks a word of encouragement from Psalm 139:73-74. Join us for this episode to hear more of her story, which helps us all to tell our own stories. Let's break bread and learn together. Shownotes:Michelle on TwitterMichelle on InstagramMichelle on FacebookMichelle's websiteBecoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead to Lasting Connections Across CulturesMichelle Reyes (PhD) is the Vice President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative and the Editorial Director at Pax. She is also the Scholar-in-Residence at Hope Community Church, a minority-led multicultural church in East Austin, Texas, where her husband, Aaron, serves as lead pastor. Michelle's work on faith and culture has been featured in Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Missio Alliance, Faithfully Magazine and more. Her book on cross-cultural relationships is called Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead to Lasting Connections Across Cultures (Zondervan 2021). 

Michelle Ami Reyes, PhD, is an Indian American writer, speaker, and activist whose work on faith and culture has been featured in Christianity Today, Faithfully Magazine, Patheos, and more. She is also the Vice President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative and Editorial Director at Pax. Michelle lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, Aaron, […]

Continuing our series on Cultural Identity, we turn to discuss Critical Race Theory and its potential for intersection with the gospel. In previous episodes on Critical Theory (CT) and Critical Race Theory (CRT), we have primarily focused on the common characterizations and misunderstandings of the movement, the theories, etc. In this episode we are joined by scholars who make use of CRT in an intentionally Christian way. Our guests include, Dr. Nathan Cartagena, who is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Wheaton College, Dr. Jeff Liou, who is the Director of Theological Formative at Intervarsity Christian Fellowship and the co-founder of the Asian American Christian Collaborative, and Dr. Robert Chao Romero, who is Associate Professor of Chicano/Chicana Studies and Asian American Studies at UCLA. Over the course of the conversation, Dr. Cartagena, Dr. Liou, and Dr. Romero explain how CRT relates to the goof news of Jesus Christ and how CRT helps the spread of the gospel through evangelism in racially minoritized communities. This episode contains many powerful challenges for the church to boldly engage in the work of antiracism for the sake of the gospel. Team members on the episode from The Two Cities include: Amber Bowen, Dr. Josh Carroll, Dr. John Anthony Dunne, Grace Sangalang Ng, Rev. Daniel Parham, Dr. Chris Porter, and Dr. Logan Williams.

(00:00-9:26): Brian and Aubrey chatted about the NFL Draft and shared their excitement about the Bears drafting Justin Fields. They also discussed the qualities of a good leader in sports and in the church.    (9:26-29:38): Brett McCracken, Senior Editor & Director of Communications at The Gospel Coalition and Author of “The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about his Gospel Coalition article, “Christianity Can Be the Safest Space for Truth-Seeking Intellectuals.” Learn more about Brett at his website, brettmccracken.com and connect with him on Twitter at @brettmccracken (29:38-38:16): What does it look like to love our enemies in today's world?  Brian and Aubrey discussed this topic and commented on Dan White Jr.'s tweet:  “ Did a straw poll on my book tour (13 cities) with 829 folks in 2019: 76% of those who identified as Progressive see "loving enemies" as complicity w/ injustice. 78% of those who identified as Conservative see "loving enemies" as compromise w/ immoralityThink we got a problem?” (38:16-47:28): Brian and Aubrey unpacked Peter Scazzero's Christianity Today article, “Do You Follow the Right Jesus?” (47:28-1:06:18): Dr. Michelle Ami Reyes, Vice President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative, the Co-Executive Director of Pax, and Scholar in Residence at Hope Community Church in Austin, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about her book, “Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead To Lasting Connections Across Cultures.” Learn more about Michelle at her website, michelleamireyes.com and connect with her on Twitter at @drmichellereyes (1:06:18-1:16:28): How can the Church care for and support people living with mental illness? Brian and Aubrey discussed this and shared their thoughts on Leah MarieAnn Klett's Christian Post article, “Saddleback's Kay Warren: Church is 'vital' to combating mental health crisis.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Michelle Ami Reyes joins us today for a very transparent and thought provoking conversation around developing genuine cross-cultural relationships---How we can become all things to all people.  She is compelling believers to stop looking at ourselves as the standard, embrace change, and learn how to sit in discomfort and the tension for the sake of the gospel.  We also discuss: The challenges and blessings of motherhoodHow she is teaching her kids to love the skin they are in and celebrate their cultureHer passion for breaking cycles of injustice in our countryWhy it's so important to develop our own cultural identityWhy the church needs to start considering culture and race as important topics to spiritual formation About Dr. Michelle Ami Reyes:Dr. Michelle Ami Reyes is the Vice President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative and the Co-Executive Director at Pax. She is also the Scholar in Residence at Hope Community Church and is the author of Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead to Lasting Connections Across Cultures. Michelle lives in Austin with her husband and two kids. Purchase her new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-All-Things-Connections-Cultures/dp/0310108918Connect with Michelle:Website//Instagram// Facebook//TwitterConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode:Soul- https://movies.disney.com/soulCreative God, Colorful Us by Trillia J. NewbellColorFull: Celebrating the Colors God Gave Us by Dorena Williamson

Raymond Chang, president and co-founder of the Asian American Christian Collaborative, joins Carey Nieuwhof and Brooke Hempell to discuss the history of Asian American racism, protest as a spiritually formative practice and advice for church leaders looking to bring healing and justice within the Church.

What does the Bible say about our different ethnic backgrounds? Where do I begin to talk about race? What is code-switching? How can building cross-cultural relationships help churches to evangelize? In this interview, Dr. Michelle Ami Reyes talks about her new book, Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead to Lasting Connections Across Cultures, which seeks to answer these questions to help the church have constructive discussions about race. SOLA’s social media manager, Aaron Lee, asked Dr. Reyes about her experiences as an Asian American woman, the fear around the issue of race, and how we can “become all things” for the sake of the gospel. Michelle Reyes, PhD, is the Vice President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative and the Co-Executive Director of Pax. She is also the Scholar in Residence at Hope Community Church. Michelle's work on faith and culture has been featured in Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Missio Alliance, Faithfully Magazine and more. Her book on cross-cultural relationships is called Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead to Lasting Connections Across Cultures (Zondervan; April 27, 2021). Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SPBFNmAs-0U Read the transcript: https://sola.network/article/road-map-to-becoming-all-things-interview Read the book review: https://sola.network/article/the-love-of-christ-compels-us Email us your questions or conversation topics: podcast@sola.network Shownotes: https://michelleamireyes.com/ https://zondervanacademic.com/products/becoming-all-things https://www.asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com/ Links: Weekly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/tgif Monthly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/newsletter Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesolanetwork Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesolanetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesolanetwork YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqsoKbSYBbZZoovA24PhqAg Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Website: https://sola.network

(00:00-09:43): Brian and Aubrey talked about Evangelicals and the COVID-19 vaccine. They also chatted about how they've been talking about the vaccine at their churches.  “With vaccines on the horizon, faith leaders could play a crucial role in promoting their use” “White Evangelical Resistance Is Obstacle in Vaccination Effort” “Evangelicals' Vaccine Skepticism Isn't Coming from the Pulpit” (09:43-28:24): Morgan Lee, Christianity Today's Global Media Manager and the Cohost of the Quick to Listen podcast, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about “How Churches Can Welcome Both Vaxed and Unvaxed.” They also discussed the Church in Malaysia. Connect with Morgan on Twitter at @Mepaynl (28:24-38:54): Brian and Aubrey played a round of “Am I a Jerk or Am I Justified?” They shared their thoughts on waiting for someone to come on the elevator, and choosing to not answer the front door after a stranger rings the doorbell.     (38:54-48:03): Brian and Aubrey chatted about the anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide and Brian shared about his experience traveling to Rwanda.      (48:03-1:07:02): Raymond Chang, President and Co-Founder of the Asian American Christian Collaborative and a Campus Minister at Wheaton College, joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about the recent panel discussion on Black-Asian Christian solidarity and the need for race-conscious discipleship. Connect with Ray on Twitter at @tweetraychang (1:07:02-1:14:08): Brian and Aubrey reacted to the Bleacher Report's Twitter Video of Shaq paying for a stranger's engagement ring. They also chatted about the ways that we can intentionally love our neighbor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megan discusses learning about the pain of love and shares a little about her heart for Haiti. Questions for Reflection: 1. Where in your life have you experienced pain as a result of love? 2. How has that been used to launch you into something greater? Megan Recommends: @aachristcollab - Asian American Christian Collaborative. "We seek to encourage, equip, and empower Asian American Christians." An incredible resource to stand with peacemakers and stop Asian hate. Connect with Megan on Socials: Website: www.meganefaulkner.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/meganefaulk Instagram & Twitter: @meganefaulk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wife-me-up/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wife-me-up/support

In this episode we discuss the current rise in violence towards the Asian community as well as highlight how this violence and anti-Asian racism is nothing new. We also talk about what it looks like to have conversations about anti-Asianness in Black and Brown communities.   A special thanks to several of our Asian American friends who spoke into this and helped us shape this episode.   Orgs to support/follow: Asian American Christian Collaborative (@aachristcollab) Oakland Chinatown Coalition Stop AAPI Hate (@stopaapihate)   Host: Alethea Lamberson & Matthew Melendrez  Producer: Caleb Dea Social Media & Marketing: Jazzlyn Venkataya Designer: Cameron Stingley   Follow us on IG: @therolldownpodcast   The Roll Down podcast is part of the Chasing Justice Podcast Network. To find out more, visit chasingjustice.com

Episode 3: Disruptive Potluck: What are you bringing to the table?“Asians are not the virus and Black people are not the villains. Our issue is not with each other it's with the system of white supremacy."Dr. Joyce del RosarioThis week we talk about “disruptive potluck” with our guest Dr. Joyce Del Rosario! As violence against Asian Americans continues to grow into 2021, Dr. Joyce talks about the upsurge in hatred, racism and violence against the Asian American community. She explains how Asian Americans are often used as a wedge in the black white racial binary through the use of the model minority myth and through invisibility. This binary causes people not to see how Asian Americans show up for justice for black folks. Finally, she talks about “potluck theology” and the importance for everyone to show up fully at the “table”.Book Recommendations:Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning, by Cathy Park HongWomanist Midrash: A Reintroduction To The Women Of The Torah And The Throne, by Wilda GafneyPBS Documentary: Asian Americans - produced by Renee Tajima-Peña https://www.pbs.org/show/asian-americans/Inheritance Magazine (https://www.inheritancemag.com/) The Model Minority Myth and the Wedge Between Black and White America [Updated], by Kenji https://www.inheritancemag.com/stories/the-model-minority-myth-and-the-wedge-between-black-and-white-americaReclaim Magazine by the Asian American Christian Collaborative (https://www.asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com/articles)Contact info:Website: https://www.joycedelrosario.com/Twitter: @prayingpilipino

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

Today my friend, Dr. Michelle Reyes, and I are talking all about fairy tales. Michelle is a brilliant writer and teacher, who writes and speaks about faith, culture, and justice. She's also a pastor's wife, an activist, and the vice president of the Asian American Christian Collaborative. I'm truly honored that she joined me on The Couch to talk about fairy tales and how Disney keeps getting them wrong! One thing before we dive in. Although we're talking about fairy tales, this episode does have some mature themes that might not be a good fit for little ears. You, though, are certainly going to find it as fascinating as I did! I learned so much talking with Michelle, and I can't wait to share this with you. So, get comfy and settle in because once upon a time, The Couch was all about fairy tales… MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:  100 Must-Read Fairytale Retellings for Adults and YA Readers (Book Riot) 20 Spellbinding Fairytale Retellings to Get Lost In (Modern Mrs. Darcy) Lunar Chronicles series by Marissa Meyer Disney's A Twisted Tale series Asian American Christian Collaborative NOT-SO-GUILTY PLEASURES: Nespresso machines Plain ol' lattes made by someone else DON'T FORGET: Join The Couch on Facebook! It's so much fun! And don't forget to get your Hooked on Holiday Movies bundle of free downloads. Find Michelle on Instagram at @michelleamireyes, and find me there at @marycarver. Welcome to The Couch! This post includes affiliate links. This means that if you click and purchase, I might receive a small commission at no extra charge to you.

On this podcast episode, Kyle talks with Ray Chang, the president of the Asian-American Christian Collaborative. They discuss the history of Asian-American Christianity, the unique tenets of Asian-American Christianity, how Asian-Americans navigate their faith as "model minorities", and the necessity of cultural spaces. Check it out! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ray Chang is the president of the Asian American Christian Collaborative (AACC), a pastor, chaplain, and writer. Ray regularly preaches God's Word and speaks throughout the country on issues pertaining to Christianity and culture, race and faith. He has lived throughout the world (Korea, Guatemala, Panama, Spain, China), traveled to nearly 50 countries, and currently lives in Chicagoland, serving as a campus minister at Wheaton College. Prior to entering vocational ministry, Ray worked in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, and served in the Peace Corps in Panama. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Higher Education from Azusa Pacific University. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Asian American Christian Collaborative (AACC) seeks to encourage, equip, and empower Asian American Christians and friends of our community to follow Christ holistically. They are committed to amplifying the voices, issues, and histories of Asian Americans in the church and society at large. Visit their website at the link above or here --->https://www.asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com/

A La Carte Identity 62 Days of Prayer Anti-Asian Racism Today on The Pursuit: Ray Chang   Ray is a pastor, writer, campus minister at Wheaton College & President of the AACC, the Asian American Christian Collaborative. You may heard him speaking or read his writing on the issues of race, culture and faith. He has lived, worked and traveled to over 50 countries throughout the world and he brings all of that diversity of experience into what he does and how he leads. But, Ray says that one of the most formative times in his life was when he spent 62 days in prayer.   Show notes: AACC Website: AACC Ray on Instagram: @raychang502 Ray on Twitter: @tweetraychang Social for The Pursuit with Richard Lee: Twitter - @thepursuitcast Instagram - @thepursuitcast Facebook - thepursuitcast Rate and Review on iTunes!   

Kellen and Will have returned for the much anticipated Season 3. This episode we go through rapid-fire "It's Crazy Outchere" (6:03), a "Real Talk" conversation on lessons learned during COVID19 (21:23), a conversation on Anti-Asian Racism during COVID19 (35:09), and a special interview with Raymond Chang and Michelle Reyes, the lead drafters of "The Statement on Anti-Asian Racism in the Time of COVID-19" and founding members of the Asian American Christian Collaborative (56:32). To learn more about the Asian American Christian Collaborative visit https://asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com/ and sign the statement. Connect with Dr. Michelle Reyes on Twitter @drmichellereyes (https://twitter.com/drmichellereyes) and connect with Raymond Chang on Twitter @tweetraychang (https://twitter.com/tweetraychang). Support the Kingdom Dreamers Movement and the Wild Wild World podcast on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/KingdomDreamers where you will receive exclusive content and benefits, including weekly Wild Wild World extended conversations. Follow us on Twitter @WilliamRHorne @Oleboy_K_R @KingdomXDreams This is a Kingdom Dreamer podcast. Learn more at https://kingdomdreamer.com/ This podcast is sponsored by Logos Bible Software. If you have ever wanted to try out Logos Bible Software you can now get the Fundamentals package at a discount + 5 pre-selected books, and several other $1.99 offers. Go to https://www.logos.com/kingdomdreamer to receive this special offer. This podcast is also proud to be sponsored by Stitcher Premium. Go to https://www.stitcher.com/premium and use the code WILDWORLD to get 30 days free. The Kingdom Dreamers are excited to partner with Fiverr - where we got our logo designed! Find The Perfect Freelance Services For Your Business. If you need a logo design, voice-over, translation, or blog post, you can find the person for the job! Check them out. https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=81501&nci=7416 Ads contain a sample of "Picture Perfect" Prod. Yung Kartz which we have Unlimited License use.

We find ourselves in the midst of a collective trauma that both exposes, overwhelms, and compounds past traumas. In this new reality, as we come upon the end of the Lenten season, “how do we live as though the resurrection is more true than death?” Rachael Clinton Chen offers words of grounding and hope as she invites us into a different kind of preparation for Holy Week. Resources: Read Psalm 23 Listen to voices from the Asian American Christian Collaborative