Podcasts about asian american christians

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.

Dr. David Chao joined Claire and Rachel to share about his work in the field of Asian American theology. In this theologically rich conversation, David reflects on his Reformed heritage and systematic theological training, as well as his ethnographic and oral history work on the lived theology of Asian American Christians. David shares personally about the importance of Asian American mental health, reflected in his work on the annual Asian American Mental Health Conference at Princeton Theological Seminary. He also ends with words of encouragement for Asian theology students situated in predominantly White institutions.Bio Dr. David C. Chao is the Director of the Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary. In this role, he teaches courses on Asian American theology, organizes academic programming in Asian American theology and ministry, and mentors Asian and Asian American students. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University, a Master of Divinity from Regent College, and both a Master of Theology and a Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary. Dr. Chao has extensive pastoral experience with Chinese American, Korean American, and pan-Asian churches and ministries and is an active member of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Through his academic and pastoral work, Dr. Chao explores the complex identities and lived experiences of Asian American Christians, aiming to amplify their voices and stories, and examining how their faith informs their engagement with social justice, identity, and community resilience. Referenced works1517 ProjectAsian American TheologyRegent College Podcast Thanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Youtube Keep in Touch Regent College Summer Programs Regent College Newsletter

From the 2025 Asian American Mental Health Conference "Navigating Transitions with Faith and Resilience: Asian American Mental Health Across Life Stages." This workshop presentation is by Dr. Christina Kim, titled "Bridging the Gap: Spiritual Growth in Times of Conflict and Transition," recorded January 18, 2025. Find out more about the conference here: https://ptsem.edu/academics/centers/center-for-asian-american-christianity/2025-mental-health-conference/.Abstract:This interactive workshop explores how Asian American Christians can navigate seasons of transition, conflict, and loss with faith and relational wholeness. Drawing from personal experiences, attachment theory, and spiritual formation, we will reflect on the default patterns we bring to these spaces, the factors that shaped them, and how God might be inviting us to steward these moments for growth. Through guided questions and discussion, participants will gain tools to deepen their spiritual and relational journeys in times of uncertainty. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caacptsem.substack.com

Aggie Park has hand-picked this Season 8 theme—"Raw, Real, & Redeemed: Christian Faith, Struggles, and what We Don't Talk About Enough." This first episode reveals her back story, shares her experiences on TikTok and Instagram, and why she wants to start podcasting to go deeper.Asian American Christians often struggle with vulnerability due to performance-based cultural expectations that minimize emotional and mental health concerns. This season is changing that by talking about those topics our faith communities don't talk about enough. Aggie aims to provide hope and create community for people that face similar challenges in this journey called life.We'd love to have you join us for this whole season and subscribe in your favorite podcast app or subscribe on YouTube.See the Show Notes

Mariah Humphries and Katie Mullin host Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim for a thoughtful conversation about her experience as a female Asian-American Christian. She walks us through the importance of seeing God from the survivor's perspective. She shares about why she chose to write with such vulnerability about immigration, her own life and God's nature in her books When God Became White and Surviving God. Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim was born in Korea, educated in Canada and now teaches in the USA as Professor of Theology at Earlham School of Religion. She is the author or editor of 24 books, most recently, When God Became White, Surviving God, Invisible, and Spirit Life.  Kim is the host of Madang podcast which is sponsored by the Christian Century. She blogs on her Substack, Loving Life, and has written for multiple publications. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .The Center for Formation, Justice and Peace brings together a diverse, interdenominational community of people who want to be formed in love to heal a broken world. Because “religion” is often part of the problem, we've created a Jesus-centered space for dialogue, questioning, creating and exploration. PEACE TALKS introduces you to women and men who are working to undo oppression, leading to lives of deeper peace for all.Connect with The Center Online!Visit The Center's Website: https://centerfjp.orgFollow The Center on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerfjp/Follow The Center on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centerfjpSubscribe to PEACE TALKS Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peace-talks/id1590168616Support the show

In this episode, David Chao, director of the Center for Asian American Christianity, welcomes back psychotherapist Sangeetha Thomas, owner of Nepsis Counseling in Dallas, Texas. David and Sangeetha revisit key themes from their earlier conversation, including the challenging topic of death and loss, and expand on how individuals and communities can navigate mental well-being within a faith-centered framework. Join us as we dive deep into the intersections of mental health, faith, and the Asian American Christian experience. Sangeetha Thomas will be a plenary speaker at the 2025 Mental Health Conference "Navigating Transitions with Faith & Resilience: Asian American Mental Health Across Life Stages" on January 17–18, 2025. TW: brief allusions to suicidal ideation, pregnancy lossPhoto by Sven Brandsma on Unsplash This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caacptsem.substack.com

The podcast, featuring Dr. Jonathan Tran and Dr. David Chao, examines recent developments in Asian American theology, highlighting its growing visibility alongside persistent challenges in penetrating mainstream theological discourse. Dr. Tran underscores the need to shift focus from dominant institutions to community-centered initiatives, recognizing the decline of interest in systematic theology and the importance of addressing generational dynamics within Asian American churches. He argues for a theology that integrates difference with shared foundations, using linguistic philosophy to illustrate the relational and contextual nature of faith. The discussion concludes with optimism about the creativity of Asian American Christians in shaping their faith journeys and the hope rooted in Jesus as an active agent of reconciliation and renewal.Photo by Andrew Seaman on Unsplash This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caacptsem.substack.com

The AACC Podcast, hosted by Raymond Chang, invites listeners to this special episode where we explore civic engagement as Asian American Christians. Featuring special guest Sam Cho, the elected commissioner of the Port of Seattle, the episode highlights his personal journey into politics, shares his insights on generational political differences, and dives into his perspectives on how we should engage in politics as Christians.   In this podcast, Sam emphasizes the importance of building relationships and how authentic engagement with people is not tied to any political party. He shares the challenges with having to constantly prove his patriotism as an Asian American. He points out the lack of parental support in the pursuit of a political career. Join us in the insightful discussion on why we, as Asian American Christians, should have a seat at the table.   Hosts: Raymond Chang   Guest: Sam Cho   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.   We encourage all of our listeners to vote. Find your state-specific election information and also in-language material at the APIAVote website: https://apiavote.org/how-to-vote/in-your-state/. 

Our Asian American experiences are interwoven with multiple layers of pain and shame, intergenerational trauma, neglect, survival, both conscious and unconscious moments, that shape who we are, how we see the world, and how that shapes our spirituality in Christian churches. In collaboration with Asian American Christian Network of Atlanta (AACNA), this is the unedited raw episode of our extended conversations for nearly 2 hours, with: Dr. Stan Sonu (Pediatrics Physician), Hannah An (Worship Leader and Spiritual Director), David Park (Pastor & Nonprofit Consultant), and DJ Chuang (this podcast's co-host & Digital Strategy Consultant). We took time deliberating whether exploring the essence of an Asian American Christian was esoteric or essential, because it's not really an all or nothing proposition, though it seems like not many are openly engaging in this topic, at least not in public, as if our spirituality and theology was absent of any cultural context. We discuss why it might be important to embrace one's ethnic identity as God sees it, rather than abstract theological concepts. We've noticed that in many Asian American churches, God is often talked about in an abstract sense, and what is needed is a deeper relationship with God. We realize that this process of unlearning and relearning is difficult. We use fancy words like dialectic, industrialization, Xanga, blogging, unintended harm, physiology, and much more. What do you think? Add a comment to chime in with where this conversation should drill down further and farther. Show Notes at erasingshame.com/why-do-few-asian-american-christians-care-about-being-asian-american/

In this episode, David C. Chao talks with Sangeetha Thomas, psychotherapist and owner of Nepsis Counseling. They discuss the topics of death and grief and how this relates specifically to an Asian American Christian audience. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caacptsem.substack.com

In this episode, we feature guest Katharine Hsiao as she shares what she learned from her mentor, Mary Li Hsu, former Assistant Dean of Yale College and Director of Yale's Asian American Cultural Center, who lived out a life of Sacrifice and love, and  Joy as an advocate for Asian American Christians.  We are grateful for her support of ISAAC's mission, and we will continue her legacy through  PastoraLab and Podcast.    You can find more about Mary Li Hsu's sacrificial and impactful life story at www.isaacweb.org.

This lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Alternatives to Asian American Achievement? by Greg Lee, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/ Abstract: Many Asian Americans immigrated to the United States for educational and professional opportunities, whether for themselves or their children. Many have achieved success in these areas. This workshop questions the compatibility of Christian faith with these material pursuits, concentrating on four areas Asian American Christians have not generally treated as matters for discipleship: academic achievement, wealth and poverty, residential location, and race. Each of these areas raises potential tensions between Christian discipleship and the desire to honor family sacrifices. By investigating these areas, this workshop encourages Asian American Christians to expand their conception of discipleship from individual faithfulness to faithful engagement with their social and political contexts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptscaac/message

In this episode, we feature guest Katharine Hsiao as she shares what she learned from her mentor, Mary Li Hsu, former Assistant Dean of Yale College and Director of Yale's Asian American Cultural Center, who lived out a life of embodied the values of Sacrifice, Justice, Love, and  Joy as an advocate for Asian American Christians.  We are grateful for her support of ISAAC's mission, and we will continue her legacy through  PastoraLab and Podcast.    You can find more about Mary Li Hsu's sacrificial and impactful life story at www.isaacweb.org.  

Japanese, Jewish, Queer, and Clergy with Rev. Laura Cheifetz Bradley Onishi interviews Reverend Laura Mariko Chaffetz, discussing her experiences as a multiracial queer Asian American Christian minister with Jewish heritage. They examine how APA religious communities navigate the black-white binary in the U.S., the impact of anti-Asian racism during the pandemic, and the dynamics of Christian identity in various contexts. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing and valuing the diverse and rich religious practices among Asian Pacific Americans.Laura Cheifetz is the co-author and editor of "Church on Purpose: Reinventing Discipleship, Community, & Justice" (Judson Press) and contributor to "Race in a Post Obama America: The Church Responds" (Westminster John Knox Press), "Leading Wisdom: Asian and Asian North American Women Leaders" (WJK), "Here I Am: Faith Stories of Korean American Clergywomen" (Judson), and "Streams Run Uphill: Conversations with Young Clergywomen of Color" (Judson). She is co-author of the "Forming Asian Leaders for North American Churches" entry in the "Religious Leadership" reference handbook (SAGE Publishing).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.

In the season finale of the AACC Reclaim Podcast, Raymond Chang and co-host Josh Huver close the 'Speaking to the Culture' series. They explore how Asian American Christians can address challenging topics and advocate for social justice, bringing their unique perspectives to these vital issues.   This episode discusses the importance of engaging with culture from a Christian standpoint, promoting a vision of hope and kindness. It addresses the challenges and fears associated with speaking out on sensitive issues, underlining the critical role of Asian American voices in advocating for change. The conversation emphasizes breaking down stereotypes and making a positive impact both within Christian circles and in broader society. Listeners are encouraged to find their own voice and contribute to meaningful societal transformation, inspiring a sense of action and responsibility.   Hosts: Raymond Chang and Josh Huver   Engineer: Elliot Koo   Podcast Manager: Katie Nguyen Palomares   Producer: Sean Dupiano   Follow us on IG: @aachristcollab To find out more about AACC's work, donate, or learn more visit asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com.

Join host Raymond Chang and special guest Dr. Matthew Kim from Baylor University on the AACC Reclaim Podcast for a compelling exploration of faith and community dynamics within the Asian American Christian sphere. This episode delves into the impact of societal and economic pressures on church life, particularly focusing on the growing sense of isolation among congregants. The discussion highlights how these challenges are especially pronounced among younger church members, seeking a balance between spiritual engagement and modern life demands.   Raymond and Dr. Kim engage in a thought-provoking dialogue about the transformative power of preaching. They emphasize its role in promoting reconciliation, unity, and spiritual growth, while also addressing the critical issue of loneliness within the church. Through a blend of theological insight and practical wisdom, the episode offers perspectives on enhancing the sense of belonging and community in the church, underscoring the importance of hospitality in ministry and the need for more inclusive and understanding church environments. Hosts: Raymond Chang    Guest: Dr. Matthew Kim   Engineer: Elliot Koo   Podcast Manager: Katie Nguyen Palomares   Producer: Sean Dupiano   Follow us on IG: @aachristcollab To find out more about AACC's work, donate, or learn more visit asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com.

On this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito are joined by Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall to discuss her book “A Longing to Belong: Reflections on Faith, Identity, and Race”. During this episode, Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall reflects on her journey as an Asian-American Christian and how that has shaped her biblical scholarship studying the New Testament. She also shares her scholarly insights on passages like 1 Corinthians 12 on the body of Christ and Revelation 7 on gathering believers from all nations before God's throne. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall emphasized themes of grace, humility, and embracing both our differences and unity as the family of God and how we can build a more just and loving community within the body of Christ.Episode Breakdown:0:00 – Belonging, identity, and unity in the Church.4:06 – Paul's teaching on unity in the body of Christ.7:46 – Race, identity, and empathy in a school setting.13:08 – Rejections impact on identity and community.15:53 – Love, acceptance, and connection in the Bible.21:04 – Navigating conversations around identity, race, and unity in the Christian community. 25:17 – Cultural differences within these subjects.30:03 – Belonging in the eschaton. Episode Resources: Neither Complementarian nor Egalitarian: A Kingdom Corrective to the Evangelical Gender Debate by Dr. Michelle Lee-BarnewallA Longing to Belong: Reflections on Faith, Identity, and Race by Dr. Michelle Lee-BarnewallVisual Museum of Women in ChristianityEpisode Sponsor: The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at: https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.

How have churches been affected by “the great dechurching?” How can we help people stay connected to the local church? And, just as important, how does the great dechurching affect immigrant and Asian American churches? Michael Graham, co-author of the book The Great Dechurching, spoke to SOLA Council President Steve Chang and SOLA Editorial Board member Kevin Yi about the phenomenon of dechurching. His findings on Asian Americans leaving the church were particularly alarming: “Because Asian American dechurching is is worse than any other ethnicity. The dechuching that's going on there is twice the rate of, of those who are Hispanic and Latino. And I think 40 or 50% faster than those who are Anglo or African American.” But Graham was also quick to point out that it was hard to draw further statistical conclusions about Asian Americans leaving the church, simply because there isn't a lot of data about Asian American Christians. Other topics they discuss include: Declining religious affiliation among Asian Americans Church attendance and pastoral care for congregants who are mobile and don't stay in one church their whole lives Assisting newcomers connect with the church Parental influence on church attendance Telling a better story We hope that this conversation helps all Christians to think about how we can better study the Asian American church. We also hope it will encourage pastors to think about how to serve their congregations to prevent dechurching and help former members to return and find true community. Video and article: https://sola.network/article/asian-american-christians-and-the-great-dechurching-interview/ 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/@SOLANetwork Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Website: https://sola.network

Question of the Week:Should churches teach history?Special Guest: 23:15Liz Lin, Director & Co-founder, Progressive Asian American ChristiansGuest Question:What is it like to organize both a ministry and a community group primarily using an online platform like Facebook, especially a group that is aimed at people with a particular identity?After Florida restricts Black history, churches step up to teach it Educate a Child Faith in Florida: Black HistoryProgressive Asian American ChristiansFor Listening Guides, click here!Got a question for us? Send them to faithpodcast@pcusa.org! A Matter of Faith website

Asian American Christians can feel like they have a singular experience when it comes to growing up in a country with a culture that looks and feels different from what they're growing up with at home. That's why it can be helpful to look at the experiences of immigrant and children of immigrants In this interview, we delve into the unique journey of Pastor Billy Lo, who is a part of the Nordic Chinese Christian community. Interviewed by Daniel K. Eng of the SOLA Network, their conversation sheds light on the challenges, successes, and spiritual needs of the Nordic Chinese diaspora. Their conversation includes the following topics: Pastor Billy's experience as a second-generation immigrant from Hong Kong, insights on the interplay of culture, faith, and identity in Sweden, and the importance of intergenerational leadership. Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DUX4-GaG5nQ Full transcript available at SOLA.NETWORK. 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/@SOLANetwork Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Website: https://sola.network

Obviously one 30-minute podcast episode to commemorate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is not sufficient—but I'm hoping you'll tune in to at least get the month going. On this episode I am joined by my friend and journalist Curtis Yee. Curtis regularly contributes to Christianity Today and Sojourners, as well as other outlets, covering a breadth of topics including Asian American culture, church, and mental health. This conversation is a great introduction to all of that! Curtis and I talk about:- The origination of the term Asian American - The history, distinctiveness, and function of the Asian American church - What it's like to move between Asian American church and contexts and the broader American context—burdens, joys, unique experiences. - How journalism and media affect how we all understand Asian Americans (This is the white tourism part of our convo—so interesting! Don't be a white tourist this month.)- The challenges of investigating mental health in Asian American contexts and churches. Pursue further reading and resources this month! Checkout Curtis Yee's articles below, as well as a few books and ideas he recommends.Keep up with Curtis Yee, Journalist here: https://curtisfyee.carrd.co/Articles by Curtis Yee at Christianity Today: Asian American Theologian: Our ‘Culture' Is Not to Blame: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/april-web-only/asian-american-theology-trauma-mental-health-daniel-lee.htmlAt Gracepoint Ministries, ‘Whole-Life Discipleship' Took Its Toll: https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2022/september/gracepoint-berkland-asian-american-church-discipleship.htmlCru Divided Over Emphasis on Race: https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2021/june/cru-divided-over-emphasis-on-race.htmlOther recommended resources: The Making of Asian America: A History, by Erika Lee: https://amzn.to/3TJfXLiOff the Pulpit - A podcast hosted by three Korean American pastors, often about the AA church, but also about the American church in general: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-pulpit/id1530814844The Asian American Christian Collaborative (AACC) seeks to encourage, equip, and empower Asian American Christians and friends of our community to follow Christ holistically. We are committed to amplifying the voices, issues, and histories of Asian Americans in the church and society at large. While the Asian American community is extremely diverse and we cannot speak for every individual and perspective, we aim to spotlight and celebrate the Asian American Christian community as inclusively as possible: https://www.asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com/Stay True: A Memoir, by Hua Hsu: https://amzn.to/3TP9hLRCrying in H-Mart: A Memoir, by Michelle Zauner: https://amzn.to/3z5olLR

We get the privilege of interviewing Sabrina Chan, Linson Daniel and La Chow on a book they co-authored called "Learning Our Names: Asian Americans on Identity, Relationships, and Vocation."  This is an eye-opening conversation about the not-so-simple dynamics of navigating life and church as an Asian-American Christian.Book:  Learning Our Names: Asian Americans on Identity, Relationships, and VocationAuthors:  Sabrina Chan, Linson Daniel, and La Chao_____________________________Podcast Subscription LinksApple Podcast: coloredcommentary.com/appleSpotify: coloredcommentary.com/spotifyGoogle Podcasts: coloredcommentary.com/googleStitcher: coloredcommentary.com/stitcherIHeart Radio: coloredcommentary.com/iheartradio

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.

In this episode, Rob and Vinnie continue their discussion of 1 Corinthians and the Church by interviewing Russell Jeung Professor of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University and one of the TIME's 100 Most Influential Persons in 2021 to discuss hate crimes against Asian Americans and how that trickles into the church and what we could do better.  Upon completion of the interview with Dr Jeung, stay tuned as we have a bonus interview with Gracie Lee. Gracie and her family were incarcerated during WWII by the US government because her father was Japanese. Gracie is one of the special people in the church and you will love our discussion with her as she tells her story!     

"Each of the different religious-ethnic communities in the American Families of Faith research project features valued additions via differences in perspective and lived experience. This may be especially true with our Asian American Christian families. When one realizes that in 1989, nearly half of the individuals we interviewed were still living in China during the tragic massacre of the June Fourth Incident at Tiananmen Square, we are reminded of the precious nature of religious and political liberty that Asian Christian immigrants to the United States embody."   Loren Marks reads the article, "Living a New Faith in a New Land" which was originally published in Public Square Magazine on July 20, 2021.

On May 15, 2022, a gunman entered a Taiwanese church in Orange County, California. He killed one person and wounded five others. Police later disclosed that the crime was committed out of a political hatred of Taiwan. The shocking crime brought attention to the tension between China and Taiwan even here in the United States. Pastor KC Liu wrote about the incident for SOLA Network in “Response to the Laguna Woods Shooting on May 15, 2022.” In the article, he shared the dark history between the two nations but also looked for a way forward through the Gospel. SOLA Editorial Board member Daniel K. Eng interviewed Pastor KC Liu a few months after the incident, and we are publishing it now in the new year. They talked about Pastor KC's experiences growing up in a Taiwanese family, and how his own family was affected by the political tensions within the country. He also discusses the current animosity between Taiwan and China. But he also ends with a call for unity, and he has great hope for the future. We hope this interview will be enlightening for American Christians, especially Asian American Christians, as we truly learn what it means to be united in Christ. Video and transcript: https://sola.network/article/healing-the-division-between-taiwan-and-china-through-the-gospel/ Related: https://sola.network/article/more-powerful-than-the-hate-that-divides/ 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/@SOLANetwork Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Website: https://sola.network

Stephanie welcomes Vivian Mabuni for a heart-to-heart conversation about God, passion for Jesus, and an all-out life of surrender to His plan and goodness. As He invites us into a new year, how would He have us depend on Him this year? What does it mean to have “open hands and a willing heart” (the title of her book)? Vivian is an Asian American Christian woman, wife, mom, and cancer survivor. Just like Stephanie, her different worlds influence who she is, how she leads, and the way she connects with God and others. We know that the center of God's will is the best place to be, but surrender is easier said than done. A host of hurdles, from busyness and bitterness to complacency and control, can prevent us from moving where He directs. As we cross over to 2023, Vivian Mabuni provides an authentic look at what it means to willingly risk saying yes to whatever God asks--and highlights a practical path to the deeper joy of a yielded life. Vivian and Stephanie also discuss living at the intersection of Scripture and culture, and how our culture influences our experience of Scripture, as well as how discovering cultures outside the European/Western circle will open up your eyes to the culture of Scripture and of Jesus Himself! MORE ABOUT VIVIAN MABUNI Vivian Mabuni is a national speaker, author, bible teacher and podcast host. Her writing has appeared in Christianity Today, SheReadsTruth, Our Daily Bread, Propel Sophia and her teachings have been featured on the YouVersion Bible App's “Verse of the Day”. With over 30 years on staff with Cru, Viv loves teaching about the Bible and its practical application to ministry and life. She has been a keynote speaker at IF:Gathering, QCommons, Cru Winter Conferences, Family Life's “Weekend To Remember”, and Biola University. Author of "Open Hands, Willing Heart”, she also serves on the Board of Trustees for Denver Seminary and is the founder & host of “Someday Is Here” a podcast for AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islanders) leaders. Viv loves drinking coffee with her husband of 30 years, Darrin, and marveling at their three young adult kids. Connect with her on Instagram/Twitter @vivmabuni or on her website www.vivianmabuni.com We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Or, of course, you can start at the beginning with episode 1.  Season 1: the gospel of Matthew like you've never experienced it https://www.podcastics.com/episode/3280/link/ Season 2: Experience Jesus through the Psalms https://www.podcastics.com/episode/33755/link/ Season 3: the gospel of Luke, faith in action https://www.podcastics.com/episode/40838/link/ Season 4: Proverbs spiced with wisdom https://www.podcastics.com/episode/68112/link/ Season 5: Identity in the battle | Ephesians https://www.podcastics.com/episode/74762/link/ Season 6: Centering on Christ | The Tabernacle experience https://www.podcastics.com/episode/94182/link/ Season 7: Shades of Red | Against human oppression https://www.podcastics.com/episode/115017/link/ Season 8: God's glory, our delight |  https://www.podcastics.com/episode/126051/link/   THERE ARE THREE WAYS TO PARTNER WITH GOSPEL SPICE TODAY! 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We need your financial support to keep producing and distributing them. Please pay Gospel Spice forward today! We want the money to go to those who really need it. No one at Gospel Spice is taking a salary. We are all donating our time. For example, a Podcast episode takes at least 10 hours of work each week. A complete Bible Study requires 500 man-hours. A Bible reading plan takes 100 man-hours. Once our operating costs are paid, 100% of your donation is redistributed to our partners who fight human trafficking. Your pay-it-forward donations are tax-deductible under IRS Section 170. We want to be the best possible stewards of your financial support. Thank you! ABOUT THE GOSPEL SPICE LEADERSHIP TRAINING Stephanie mentioned the Winter 2023 Gospel Spice leadership training program in this episode. This free, in-depth resource equips leaders who want to take their leadership skill to the next level. It is free, and has a very small number of available seats. 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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

Asian American Christians have been leaving the immigrant church for various reasons, and one of the consequences is strong homesickness. Wilson Wang and Roy Kim share some of their reflections about missing the immigrant church, despite all its flaws.   Some of their talking points include: Nostalgic and familiar Asian family dynamics at church The centrality of eating together at church Getting scolded at the immigrant church is normal, but getting scolded at a White church is grounds for a fist fight Pastoral visitations are so inefficient, but can feel so good! Obedience to a pastor who knows you vs obedience to a pastor on a screen; and more. Plus, we answer listener questions such as: Is there a way to explain to people why you are leaving church, but without slandering?   As always, we hope that something you hear helps you feel like you're not alone, that there are others in the same boat as you. YouTube version of this episode: https://youtu.be/z9-r2N6a09U   Drop us a line: thesameboatpod@gmail.com Produced by Clayton Yip [@yipster_hipster] Logo by Hyeyoon Chong [@hye.img] Music by Nathan Baldwin Wilson Wang is lead pastor of Renew Church OC (www.renewchurchoc.com) and author of the "Called to Be" series and "The Adulting Journal" (www.calledtobeproject.com). You can listen to his sermons here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renew-church-oc/id1038985827

Dr. David Hsu speaks on the topic of Vocation and Justice. If you've ever wondered how you can live justly in your vocation this is for you!  You are not going to want to miss this insightful conversation (recorded in his engineering lab–machines noise and all)    Dr. David Hsu is Assistant Professor of Engineering. He worked in Research & Development where he designed medical devices for patients with heart disease.  He then decided to become a Professor of Engineering at Wheaton College to help students consider how their work is an expression of faith and justice. https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/faculty/david-hsu/ Promo Code CJPOD allows Chasing Justice Listeners to purchase Learning Our Names https://www.ivpress.com/learning-our-names at ivpress.com for 30% off and free shipping. Asian American Christians need to hear and own their diverse stories beyond the cultural expectations of the model minority or perpetual foreigner. And we need to learn from them.  Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources.  Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate

NOTE: This is an episode repost with the corrected audio Victoria Park is an actor and director.  She recounts her journey of finding her voice, and shares specific ways she chooses to use her power. This episode is perfect for those of us that feel overwhelmed with all that there is to speak up about, and those of us that wonder if we are doing Justice well? You are not going to want to miss this inspiring conversation that will invite you to imagine how you can utilize your voice as an agent of justice.   Victoria Park is a Korean American actress and director who you may know from the series The Flash. She majored in Film Production at Northwestern University and is committed to using her voice as a source of good. She loves dance, music, & moving all the furniture around in her apartment. https://www.instagram.com/heybvp Promo Code CJPOD allows Chasing Justice Listeners to purchase Learning Our Names https://www.ivpress.com/learning-our-names at ivpress.com for 30% off and free shipping Asian American Christians need to hear and own their diverse stories beyond the cultural expectations of the model minority or perpetual foreigner. And we need to learn from them.  Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources.  Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate  

In this episode, Caleb talks with Sabrina and Linson about their book, Learning Our Names and more.Links MentionedLearning Our Names: Asian American Christians on Identity, Relationships, and Vocation by Sabrina Chan, Linson Daniel, E. David de Leon, and La ThaoSabrina ChanLinson DanielCaleb's Newsletter

One of the reasons why Asian American Christians have been leaving the immigrant church is because of their experiences of spiritual abuse. Wilson Wang, Jenna Fu, and Roy Kim share some of their thoughts, experiences, and questions about spiritual abuse in the immigrant church. Some of their talking points include: Getting fired in the immigrant church; Boundary-less family style church life; Parallels with domestic abuse; Korean churches resembling military hierarchy; Trying to remember an immigrant pastor giving a genuine apology; Good and Bad ways to trust a pastor; and more. As always, we hope that something you hear helps you feel like you're not alone, that there are others in the same boat as you. Drop us a line: thesameboatpod@gmail.com Produced by Clayton Yip [@yipster_hipster] Logo by Hyeyoon Chong [@hye.img] Music by Nathan Baldwin Wilson Wang is lead pastor of Renew Church OC (www.renewchurchoc.com) and author of the "Called to Be" series and "The Adulting Journal" (www.calledtobeproject.com). You can listen to his sermons here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renew-church-oc/id1038985827

Victoria Park is an actor and director.  She recounts her journey of finding her voice, and shares specific ways she chooses to use her power. This episode is perfect for those of us that feel overwhelmed with all that there is to speak up about, and those of us that wonder if we are doing Justice well? You are not going to want to miss this inspiring conversation that will invite you to imagine how you can utilize your voice as an agent of justice.   Victoria Park is a Korean American actress and director who you may know from the series The Flash. She majored in Film Production at Northwestern University and is committed to using her voice as a source of good. She loves dance, music, & moving all the furniture around in her apartment. https://www.instagram.com/heybvp Promo Code "CJPOD" allows Chasing Justice Listeners to purchase Learning Our Names https://www.ivpress.com/learning-our-names at ivpress.com for 30% off and free shipping Asian American Christians need to hear and own their diverse stories beyond the cultural expectations of the model minority or perpetual foreigner. And we need to learn from them.  Subscribe to the podcast to hear this episode! We have an active Patreon community where you can access the full video interview and more resources.  Support Chasing Justice || Patreon: patreon.com/ChasingJustice  ||  PayPal: paypal.me/ChasingJustice || Donate: chasingjustice.com/donate  

The Divine often reveals itself to us in ways that are deeply personal and unique to our own tradition. Despite the power of these experiences, we can sometimes become complacent in how we experience divinity, and deprive ourselves from finding God in new ways. In this episode, we hear different ideas about God's characteristics and attributes. First, we hear from Dr. Abhishek Ghosh, a religious studies professor and the Director of the Institute for Vaishnava Studies in Gainesville, Florida. Then we spoke with La Thao in Wisconsin, who works for Christian Campus ministry group InterVarsity, and recently co-wrote "Learning Our Names" a book of advice and experiences aimed specifically at young Asian-American Christians. We hear from call-in listeners from Massachusetts, Tennessee, and Utah, who share their encounters with aspects of God. Next is Buddhist publisher Samuel Bercholz who, in a near death experience, found himself in Hell. Finally, we hear from A Helwa, Muslim poet and author who's work explores Islamic theology from a perspective of God's boundless love.

SOLA Network had the privilege of speaking to Dr. Alexander Jun, who serves as executive director of the PCA's Korean American Leadership Initiative (KALI). He is also a professor who conducts research on equity and justice in higher education; a ruling elder at New Life Presbyterian Church in Fullerton, California; and moderator for the 45th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America in 2017. Dr. Alexander Jun spoke to Jason Chao, the video editor at the SOLA Network. They discussed the history of the immigrant church, the importance of Asian American voices, and the importance of ethnic-specific spaces like KALI. Their conversation also included: The difference between segregation and separation in ethnic churches, the role and growth of second-generation Asian American churches, and the national role of Asian American Christians. Video and transcript: https://sola.network/article/journey-value-of-asian-american-churches-interview/ 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

What a joy to speak with Sabrina Chan and Linson Daniel about Learning Our Names! This new book was written along with their co-authors E. David de Leon and La Thao all about Asian American Christian identity. As we discussed in the podcast, the title is a double meaning – while the work was written … Continue reading Episode 157 – Sabrina Chan & Linson Daniel

Ruth Chou Simons speaks with Aaron Lee on a variety of topics regarding faith and culture. She talks about her testimony as it comes to being an Asian American Christian, switching majors from biochem to fine arts, our callings and careers, serving Christ and stewarding our gifts, and shares encouragement for Asian American women authors. Ruth Chou Simons is a bestselling and award-winning author of several books — including GraceLaced, Beholding and Becoming, and Foundations. She is an artist, entrepreneur, and speaker, using each of these platforms to spiritually sow the Word of God into people's hearts. Through her online shoppe at GraceLaced.com and her social media community, Simons shares her journey of God's grace intersecting daily life with word and art. Ruth and her husband, Troy, are grateful parents to six boys–their greatest adventure. Ruth's most recent book, When Strivings Cease is now available. Watch the video and read the transcript of this conversation: https://sola.network/article/telling-her-own-story-ruth-chou-simons-interview/ Shownotes: https://ruthchousimons.com/ https://ruthchousimons.com/whenstrivingscease/ https://sola.network/article/but-why-is-grace-so-amazing-reflections/ https://ruthchousimons.com/emmanuel/ 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

How should Asian American Christian leaders approach the newest generation of Asian American Christians? Raymond and Michelle join Kevin Yi to talk about strategies for encouragement, the unique interests of Gen Z, and more. Stay connected with the AACC Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @aachristcollab https://asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com Credits Hosts: Raymond Chang, Michelle Reyes Sound engineers: Katie Nguyen, Sean Kim

How should Asian American Christian leaders deal with burnout? Raymond and Michelle join Dr. David Wang to talk about strategies for spiritual formation, social support, and more. Stay connected with the AACC Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @aachristcollab https://asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com Credits Hosts: Raymond Chang, Michelle Reyes Sound engineers: Katie Nguyen, Sean Kim

What is mental health and how should we best care for it as Asian American Christians? Raymond and Michelle join George Xiong and Janette Lee to talk about how to approach conversations regarding mental health, helpful practices, and more. Stay connected with the AACC Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @aachristcollab https://asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com Credits Hosts: Raymond Chang, Michelle Reyes Sound engineers: Katie Nguyen, Sean Kim

What does it mean to be an Asian American Christian leader today? Join AACC President Raymond Chang and Vice President Michelle Reyes as they kick off the third season of the podcast by discussing the importance of visibility, humility, and unity within the Asian American Christian community. Stay connected with the AACC Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @aachristcollab https://asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com Credits Hosts: Raymond Chang, Michelle Reyes Sound engineers: Katie Nguyen, Sean Kim

Angela, Isak, and Zephaniah are back to discuss our experiences as Asian-Americans in Asian immigrant churches, Asian-American ministries, and "white" or multicultural evangelicalism as a whole. Is there an Asian-American identity that needs to be specifically ministered to? Should Asian-Americans have their own churches or seek to integrate in either the immigrant church or the American church? What role do Asian-Americans have in a primarily white Western Christianity moving forward? We discuss these questions and more, and we hope it is an encouraging episode to our Asian-American listeners as well as informative for those who are not Asian. Subscribe, and also leave feedback at interchristianity@gmail.com or interchristianity.wordpress.com.

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

AACC President Raymond Chang and Vice President Michelle Reyes introduce the theme of our second season on reclaiming cultural identity. This season will focus on questions including: What is cultural identity, and what does it mean to be Asian American? Each episode will highlight special guests on topics ranging from fighting stereotypes to unique cultural expressions of faith. In this episode, the hosts discuss why Asian American Christians should care about these issues and explain the biblical framework for understanding cultural identity. Stay connected with the AACC Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @aachristcollab https://asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com Support our GoFundMe campaign https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-aacc Credits Hosts: Raymond Chang, Michelle Reyes Sound engineers: Ashley Hong, Sean Kim Coordinator: Grace Liu

What does the intersection of justice and political engagement look like Biblically? What should this mean for the Asian American Christian community right now? Raymond Chang and Michelle Reyes sit down with Dr. Russell Jeung, author and professor of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University, to talk about Biblical political engagement and to reflect on Asian American involvement in the recent election. Dr. Russell Jeung is a professor of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University and the author of several books  and articles on race and religion, including, Family Sacrifices: The Worldviews and Ethics of Chinese Americans (Oxford Univ Press, 2019); Moving Movers: Student Activism and the Emergence of Asian American Studies  (UCLA Asian American Studies Center, 2019); and At Home in Exile: Finding Jesus among My Ancestors and Refugee Neighbors (Zondervan, 2016). In 2020, he launched Stop AAPI Hate, a project of Chinese for Affirmative Action, the Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council, and SF State Asian American Studies. It tracks COVID-19 related discrimination in order to develop community resources and policy interventions to fight racism. Stay connected with the AACC Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @aachristcollab https://asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com Support our GoFundMe campaign https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-aacc Credits Hosts: Raymond Chang, Michelle Reyes Sound engineers: Iris Kim, Sean Kim Coordinator: Grace Liu

How can we approach global missions in a way that is just, peaceful, and whole? Why should Asian American Christians care about justice within global missions? Raymond Chang and Michelle Reyes sit down with Sam George, Director of Global Diaspora Institute at Wheaton College Billy Graham Center and Catalyst for Diasporas for the Lausanne Movement. They talk about a Biblical framework for justice in missions, stories of notable Asian American missionaries who declared the gospel in word and deed, and practical ways we can work toward a more just approach to missions. Sam George, PhD is the Director of Global Diaspora Institute at Wheaton College Billy Graham Center and also serves as the Catalyst for Diasporas for the Lausanne Movement. Of Asian Indian descent, Sam has lived in five countries and engaged in research and teaching in regard to global migration, diaspora mission, and World Christianity. He has authored or edited a dozen books and the most recent one is titled Asian Diaspora Christianity: Globalizing of Asian Christianity and Asianizing of Global Christianity (Fortress 2021). He lives with his wife and two high school boys in the northern suburbs of Chicago.  Stay connected with the AACC Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @aachristcollab https://asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com Support our GoFundMe campaign https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-aacc Credits Hosts: Raymond Chang, Michelle Reyes Sound Engineers: Ashley Hong, Sean Kim Coordinator: Grace Liu

Raymond Chang welcomes Tim Tseng to talk about how churches and Christian organizations can better equip the next generation of Asian Americans to live out the gospel, particularly in our pursuit of justice. They also share about historical leaders in Asian American Christianity and what we can learn from their lives. As Pacific Area Director for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship's Graduate and Faculty Ministries (GFM), Tim Tseng is devoting the most important years of his life to raising up leaders who can make a positive impact for the Christian gospel; leaders who can be a leaven for the Kingdom of God (Luke 13:20-21). Called to ministry at Urbana 1981 and ordained by the American Baptist Churches USA, he pastored Asian immigrant churches and volunteered for my denomination. After earning his Ph.D. in the history of Christianity, he's taught at several seminaries, lectured, led workshops, and published about the history of Christianity, evangelicalism, Chinese and Asian American Christianity, and race. Because Asian American Christians have such a special place in his heart, he's also dedicated his life to supporting ministry leaders who serve Asian Americans. Resources from the conversation: Kingdom of God in America by H.R. Niebuhr   Facing West: American Evangelicals in an Age of World Christianity by David R. Swartz Asian American Christian Legacy Facebook Page In Search of Equality: The Chinese Struggle Against Discrimination in Nineteenth-Century America by Charles J. McClain  Chinatown's Suffragist, Pastor, and Community Organizer by Tim Tseng  Race, Religion, and Civil Rights: Asian Students on the West Coast Stephanie Hinnershitz The End of Empathy: Why White Protestants Stopped Loving Their Neighbors by John W. Compton Additional resources on Chinese and Asian American Christianity Stay connected with the AACC Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @aachristcollab https://asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com Support our GoFundMe campaign https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-aacc Credits Host: Raymond Chang Sound Engineers: Ashley Hong, Sean Kim Coordinator: Grace Liu

The Asian American Christian Collaborative (AACC) is committed to amplifying the voices, issues, and histories of Asian Americans, both within the church and society at large. Specifically, in this season, they have created a statement titled the “Statement on Anti-Asian Racism in the Time of COVID-19”. It says, in part: “We, the undersigned, join together as Asian American Christians and community leaders to denounce the current rise in overt anti-Asian racism throughout our country." Today, we speak with three of the drafters of this statement: Pastor Raymond Chang, Pastor Gabriel J. Catanus, and Rev. Dr. Jeff M. Liou. Links from the Interview -Read and consider the AACC statement and work. -Stories of Hope from IJM The New Activist Social T - @NewActivistIs FB - @NewActivistIs IG - @NewActivistIs www.newactivist.is Host - @EdwardorEddie