Podcast appearances and mentions of tasha jun

"Jesus said, ‘"Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence." This is the most important, the first on any list. But there is a second to set alongside it: "Love others as well as you love yourself."These two commands are pegs; everything in God's Law and the Prophets hangs from them.' Matthew 22:34-40 The Message  Instead of picking a side or staying stuck in my cycle of worry over being judged, I moved in my mind to sit at Jesus's feet. Jesus doesn't ever ask us to choose a side or prove who's on the right or wrong side. He tells those who judge to drop their stones, examine their hearts, and go home."Leave a comment for Tasha: https://incourage.me/?p=239728 --The summer issue of DaySpring's Everyday Faith magazine is now available! Pick up a copy today on DaySpring.com or at your local Barnes & Noble, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, or wherever you buy magazines. We hope that this issue helps you know and share God's love in fresh, true, and inspiring ways!  The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

"What would it look like to model 'not knowing?' In a culture obsessed with how-tos and telling others what to do, and in a society obsessed with accolades, levels, awards, and markers of "intelligence," what would it look like if we lived with deep concern and care for how we made others feel, instead of concern over what we know and who knows more? How could that posture change the atmosphere around our dinner tables, in our classrooms, at the office, on Zoom screens, or in our churches and neighborhoods?   May it be so in my life and yours!"Leave a comment for Tasha: https://incourage.me/?p=239063--Encourage all the moms in your life with heartfelt messages of God's love! DaySpring can help you celebrate every kind of mom, including your own mother, a mother-figure that means a lot to you, or a friend facing the challenges of motherhood. Find just the right gifts for Mother's Day at incourage.me/podcast! The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

In this episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Tasha Jun, a biracial Korean American with a unique perspective on faith, cultural identity, and the pursuit of shalom. Growing up in a multicultural home, Tasha has spent her life navigating the complexities of cultural collisions and liminal spaces. Through her writing, she explores themes of faith, ethnic identity, and the ache for shalom—the deep longing for peace and wholeness in a broken world. Join us as we delve into Tasha's journey, discovering how she has used writing as a tool for processing pain and finding hope amidst life's challenges. From her experiences of cultural duality to her exploration of faith and identity, Tasha offers profound insights and wisdom that resonate with anyone navigating the complexities of belonging and purpose. With her unique perspective and thoughtful reflections, Tasha invites us to journey with her through the highs and lows of life, exploring what it means to live with a shalomsick ache and to find glimpses of hope along the way. Let's learn together how to embrace our cultural collisions and navigate the liminal spaces with grace, faith, and resilience. https://tashajun.com/tell-me-the-dream-again-2/ https://www.instagram.com/tashajunb   Please check out our sponsors   Greg Fay Insurance: https://www.gregfayinsurance.com/   Trent Barga - Elevate Real Estate https://elevateandcompany.kw.com/   Five Star Home Services (heating, cooling, electric and plumbing) https://www.myfivestarhomeservices.com/     Follow 2 Lead Coaching https://www.follow2leadcoaching.com/quiz   Tony on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twmilt/   Check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/tmiltenberger1   Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-2-lead-a-christian-leaders-podcast/id1429933082  

SummaryIn this episode, Becky Keife, Kayla Craig, and Tasha Jun discuss the theme of honest prayer from the (in)courage book '100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle.' They share their personal experiences of struggling and being desperate for God's strength, and how honest prayer has helped them in those moments. They also discuss barriers to honest prayer, such as doubt and feeling like prayers are too small or selfish. They highlight the importance of journaling and the power of short, honest prayers. The episode concludes with encouragement to open the door to honest prayer and a prayer for you, the listener.TakeawaysHonest prayer is an ongoing conversation with God, where we share and receive, even when we don't have words.God wants us to pour out our hearts to Him and be honest about our struggles and doubts.Barriers to honest prayer include feeling like prayers are too small or selfish, doubting the effectiveness of prayer, and judging ourselves for our emotions.Prayer doesn't have to be long or eloquent; short and honest prayers are powerful.Opening the door to honest prayer allows us to experience God's presence, compassion, and love.--Get your copy of 100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle wherever books are sold, and find a FREE sampler from the book at incourage.me/strength!Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

"Wonder leads me back to God and my own belovedness. I can bring my honesty to God again and again, wrestle and question, and then let wonder minister to my bitter, tangled heart – softening it and helping it recover and remember who God is and whose I am."Leave a comment for Tasha: https://incourage.me/?p=238004--Getting ready for Easter? At DaySpring, you'll find just the right resources to experience Jesus in a whole new way this season. From meaningful cards and gifts to Bibles and beautiful jewelry, DaySpring has just what you need to get your heart and home ready to celebrate. Shop now at dayspring.com! The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

"You do not have to be useful; only loved. Everything about Jesus tells us that our worth isn't dependent on what we do or don't do, how much we help or fail to, what we achieve or not."Leave a comment for Tasha: https://incourage.me/?p=237460--What if you could actually see God clearer and know Him deeper in the middle of your struggles? In our new book, 100 Days of Strength in Any Struggle, you'll discover where strength really comes from—Jesus, who holds everything together. Learn to find Him right in the middle of it, ready to strengthen you and give you rest. Order your copy today at incourage.me/podcast! The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

Sarah sits down with Korean-American storyteller and author Tasha Jun to talk about the tension of inhabiting in-between spaces and finding a sense of home in people, places, and (our favorite) food.Find episode notes at sarahewestfall.com.To support the podcast and get access to essays, extended episodes, book club, and more, join us over at Human Together on Substack.The Human Together podcast is written and recorded by Sarah E. Westfall and produced and edited by Ben Westfall. Theme music is “Sit with Me” by Sarah Scharbrough.

"May we winter as needed, knowing we do not do so without the nearness of Jesus. I'm reminded that though joy and pain can co-exist, and it almost feels trendy to say so, Jesus came into a world with layers of pain He did not fix overnight. He lived through it all in the same way we do now. Year after year He grew and navigated these tensions and oppression, pain and sadness. Jesus made room for winter seasons of the soul. In His sermon on the mount, in Matthew 5:1-12, He said that those of us who struggle, those who are sad – the ones who are living through dark winters and do not run from them – are blessed."Leave a comment for Tasha: https://incourage.me/?p=236911--Plan out your whole year of Bible studies with the (in)courage Create in Me a Heart of... study collection! The full set of four studies is now available at dayspring.com. Each six-week study includes stories from (in)courage contributors and a deep dive into Scriptures on Hope, Peace, Mercy, and Wisdom. Your year of Bible study is ready! Get your set today at incourage.me/podcast. The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

"I've always felt unfit as a Korean but somehow too Korean everywhere else." Tasha Jun has always been caught between worlds: American and Korean, faith and doubt, family devotion and fierce independence. As a Korean American and author of the new book, Tell Me the Dream Again, Tasha has wandered between seemingly opposing worlds, struggling to find a voice to speak and a firm place for her feet to land. In our conversation today Tasha speaks to those who feel unseen or unwanted, letting them know that they are not outsiders to God. When we let all the details of ourselves unfold—when we embrace who we were divinely knit together to be—this is when we'll fully experience his perfect love. *Editor's Note: On Better Together, we emphasize that life is not perfect, and unfortunately in this episode, we had a little bit of imperfect audio towards the end of the interview due to some outdoor work being done in the background. Thankfully the interview is still easy to hear, but we just wanted to provide a little bit of context. Enjoy this wonderful conversation with Tasha Jun! :)   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE tashajun.com Tell Me the Dream Again: Reflections on Family, Ethnicity, and the Sacred Work of Belonging Connect with Tasha on Facebook! Connect with Tasha on Instagram!   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Tasha Jun is a Korean American melancholy dreamer, wife to Matt, and mom to Asher, Timo, and Everly. She loves kimchi, french fries, and Marvel movies. She grew up in a multicultural and biracial home, and because of that, she has spent her life navigating cultural collisions and liminal spaces. She is passionate about helping others notice beauty and embrace themselves as wholly beloved image bearers. As she writes about everyday life and cultural and ethnic identity, God has a way of leading her toward the hope of shalom.

Season 10 continues with a season of authors and their (mostly new) books. Rohadi invites author Tasha Jun to the show to chat about, Tell me the Dream Again. Reflections on Family, Ethnicity & the Sacred Work of Belonging. This episode discusses themes from her book including: The Why behind, Tell me the dream again, and how writing projects span decades to produce. On dissociation and assimilation for BIPOC/Asian folks. We discuss when a racialized person thinks they fit, and when the veil comes down. What to do with feelings associated with assimilation. A talk about embodied characteristics of fitting in. Food as a way to reconnect to your roots and ancestors. Dismantling individualization of finding one's self. (Yes, I bring up Brene Brown again.) Naming the grief with finding your community, but realizing what you've been missing for so long. Ways to bridge the gap when it comes to reclaiming yourself, your people and your culture. Why finding belong is sacred work. Find Tasha's book available wherever books are sold. Visit Tasha's website, her Substack, and connect with her on Instagram and Facebook. A little about "Tell me the dream again." Tasha Jun has always been caught between worlds: American and Korean, faith and doubt, family devotion and fierce independence. As a Korean American, she wandered between seemingly opposing worlds, struggling to find a voice to speak and a firm place for her feet to land. The world taught Tasha that her Korean normal was a barrier to belonging—that assimilation was the only way she would ever be truly accepted. But if that were true, did that mean God had made a mistake in knitting her together? Tell Me the Dream Again is a memoir-in-essays exploring what it means to be biracial in America today; the joy and healing that comes with embracing every part of who we are, and; how our identity in Christ is tightly woven with the unique colors, scents, and culture he's given us. We are not outsiders to God. When we let all the details of ourselves unfold—when we embrace who we were divinely knit together to be—this is when we'll fully experience his perfect love.

"We are held in the dark. In my grief, the Light stays with me. In my changes and aging, the Light accompanies me. In my bitterness, the Light soothes me. In my unknowing, the Light provides a path.  When I feel stuck in a dark cocoon, Light warms me. When I fear losing the Light, Light holds me. When I think things will never change, Light shines anyway, unbothered. When I feel alone in the changes, Light never leaves."Join the conversation and leave a comment for Tasha: https://incourage.me/?p=236084--The winter issue of DaySpring's Everyday Faith Magazine is now available! Pick up a copy today on DaySpring.com or at your local grocery store, Sam's Club, Costco, CVS, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, or wherever you buy magazines. The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

A conversation about identity, belonging, and generational legacy with Tasha JunOUR IDENTITY CAN HELP OR HINDER OUR ABILITY TO WORSHIP THE LORDI have found that one of the most secure men in all of Scripture is Jonathan. It is through his life that we begin to understand that when we yield our identity to the Lord it leads us to serve Him more effectively-even when it comes at the expense of what we once believed we were entitled to.Although we rarely acknowledge it, Jonathan is definitely a type of Christ. He chose to lay down his life for David so that David could access the throne and it is one that encourages me to become a better friend in every way.This week, we are continuing to reflect on some of the themes in Session Two of Selah: Worship Invites You To Repentance.TODAY WE'RE REFLECTING ON JOHN 15:13 ESVGreater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.A WOMAN YOU SHOULD KNOWToday, Ty and I get to close out this season by featuring one woman who has impacted both of us. Today, Ty is introducing us to Sharonda Dreamms, a Christian Dating Strategist and Doctoral Candidate at Liberty University. Get connected to her because she is definitely a woman you should know.MEET TASHATasha is a biracial Korean American melancholy dreamer. She grew up in a multicultural home, and because of that, she's spent her life navigating cultural collisions and liminal space. She writes about faith, cultural and ethnic identity, and living with a shalomsick ache. Writing has always been the way God has led her through pain and towards the hope of shalom. Tasha lives in the Midwest with her husband and three kids, and she is the author of Tell Me the Dream Again: Reflections on Family, Ethnicity, and the Sacred Work of Belonging.I ASKED TASHA:Can you tell us about your book and the significance of the title?In your book, you talked to us about how hard it was for your family to find a church you could feel welcome in as a young child. You continued to discus this theme as you recounted your adult years, too, and I deeply resonated with the point you made about how you counted the minorities as an adult. Can you share some advice that we can implement today to help others feel more welcome?How can leadership teams of churches become more strategic about the ways they include diverse voices?Color-blind theology has always been a sugarcoated death threat to everything Korean in me. It pretends to offer something sweet but it does so at the expense of deep connection and community. What is the difference between false unity and true unity?You write, "These experiences of trauma passed through generations and the han we carry are not given by God as a means to an end, but what if they are the soil God uses to show us our need for Jesus and open us to love?" Can you share a little more about the soil God shows us our need for Him?How might someone who has rejected her culture learn how to worship the Lord more deeply?ADDITIONAL RESOURCESWant to find out what was going on in King David's life when he wrote the psalms He's known for? Grab your download here. 

Tasha Jun is a Korean American melancholy dreamer, wife, and mom, who grew up in a multicultural and biracial home. She's spent her life navigating the space between worlds: American and Korean, faith and doubt, family devotion and fierce independence. As a Korean American, she wandered between seemingly opposing worlds, struggling to find a voice to speak and a firm place for her feet to land.In today's episode, as we continue our exploration of art and identity, Tasha talks with me about her journey from self-rejection to self-acceptance and how writing her memoir Tell Me The Dream Again served as a means of integrating the multi-faceted parts of her identity. Patrons of the podcast can enjoy a deeper dive into this topic with Tasha on our Patreon. Read The Transcript

"A hard heart leads to death, and a soft, tender heart leads to life. I love talking about staying tender until the work of it feels too much and I realize tenderness in our world isn't just pretty flower petals and all things soft and lovely. It is work that can be painful and it will always leave us vulnerable. Sometimes we lose a petal in the process.  Tenderness is a messy risk, but the alternative is much more destructive in the long run."Leave a comment for Tasha: https://incourage.me/?p=235257--The fall issue of DaySpring's Everyday Faith Magazine is out on newsstands! Pick up a copy today on DaySpring.com or at your local grocery store, Sam's Club, Costco, CVS, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, or wherever you buy magazines. The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

"There's no murky water too dark or too deep or too dirty for God's love to take root. God wrote love and mercy into the pages of Scripture and into the flowers and wind and trees. There's no murky water too dark or too deep or too dirty for God's love to take root. There's no light or warmth too far from the layered depths of loss we find ourselves swimming in. Whatever thing you're losing hope for, whatever on-going struggle you face day after day, God's mercy is moving alongside of you and will not leave."Leave a comment for Tasha: https://incourage.me/?p=234378--Stay organized and inspired this school year with an (in)courage Planner! Full of Scripture to encourage you each and every day, our planner also includes monthly devotions from your favorite (in)courage writers. Pick up the brand new (in)courage planner at dayspring.com!  The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

How do you navigate living between two completely different worlds? How do you honor the culture of a parent while being a part of another culture that doesn't always do the same? For author Tasha Jun, learning to love and embrace the culture of her Korean mother while finding a place to belong in American culture left her feeling caught between two worlds at times. Being biracial, Tasha struggled with a sense of belonging, but even more so, with her own identity in feeling too much and not enough at times. Learning to love who God made her, including the different parts of her culture, helped her to fully experience the love of God in the messy middle of understanding and embracing who she was. As she became a mother, she saw the sacred gift in her own heritage and give that gift to her children. In this raw and honest conversation, Davey and Tasha discuss what it is like to feel "othered," how writing can be a tool for healing, and seeing God meet you in your identity while learning to grieve the ways we feel like we don't belong. If you've ever felt like an outsider in any sense, this episode will encourage you that you belong in the beautiful kingdom tapestry that God is weaving together and your unique makeup is exactly what God intended.   Website: https://tashajun.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tashajunb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tashajunwriter Book: Tell Me the Dream Again: Reflections on Family, Ethnicity, and the Sacred Work of Belonging https://a.co/d/1KI31h8 Looking for a way to help your church members find purpose in their pain? Bring the Pain to Purpose course to your church: www.nothingiswasted.com/churches Life is difficult and pain is real. Join Davey as he helps you move through your pain and on to a life of purpose and meaning in a LIVE Zoom call. www.nothingiswasted.com/starthere Need some hope right now in your valley? Or have a friend who could use some encouragement through suffering? The Pain to Purpose 42-Day Devotional is the perfect companion in your pain. Get your copy and gift one to a friend who needs it: www.nothingiswasted.com/store/pain-to-purpose-devotional  

Come back home to yourself. On this episode of Black Girls Eating, Candace and Tanorria are joined by best selling author Tasha Jun as she shares her creative process and the importance of coming home, back to self.

In this episode, Caleb talks with Tasha Jun about her book, Tell Me the Dream Again, and more.Links MentionedTasha JunTell Her the Dream Again: Reflections on Family, Ethnicity, and the Sacred Work of Belonging by Tasha JunCaleb's Substack

"When I think about Jesus' ways, I'm reminded that I don't need to keep a checklist of proof for my belonging or the belonging of others. I can eat with those who don't realize how deep their need is for Jesus, and welcome those who do. I don't need to make sure my neighbor knows where I stand on this issue or that one before I catch their tears, listen to their story, or dine at their table.How has Jesus' wide welcome changed you? "Leave a comment for Tasha: https://incourage.me/?p=233596--Dive Into His Word with Summer Soul Care Resources! From devotionals and books to Bible reading plans and free ecards, DaySpring is committed to help you experience and express the life changing message of God's love. Visit incourage.me/podcast to find out more! The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

What does it mean to belong? As a woman of two worlds, Tasha Jun was never quite sure where she fit. But again and again, she returned to the dream her mother had - Tasha as a fierce tiger. Tasha's book is an exploration of identity, ethnicity and belonging. She takes us into the ideas she explores and what it looks like to make a home between two worlds.

This Someday is Here series is sponsored by Denver Seminary. To learn more about Denver Seminary's programs and community, visit DenverSeminary.edu/VIVIAN.This is the last episode of the May adoption series! What an amazing month of powerful adoption stories! To wrap up this series, Tasha Jun joins to share her experience as an adoptive mother. Tasha is a passionate storyteller, expressing experiences through her writing, recently releasing her new book “Tell Me the Dream Again: Reflections on Family, Ethnicity, and the Sacred Work of Belonging.” Tasha also works to encourage others to embrace their own ethnic identity. In this episode, we discuss Tasha's experience as an adoptive mother. She shares the reasoning behind her heart for adoption, resources that she uses to help her child embrace their own powerful identity and some amazing advice- including how listening is a powerful tool!I encourage you to listen to the other episodes in this series to be so encouraged by powerful adoption stories!Complete our listener survey!Resources:Tell Me the Dream Again: Reflections on Family, Ethnicity, and the Sacred Work of BelongingConnect with Vivian:Instagram: @vivmabuniWebsite: https://www.vivianmabuni.com/Connect with TashaWebsiteInstagramFacebook

May might be coming to a close, but it's always a good time to appreciate and learn more about Asian Americans through books, TV series, and movies. My good friend (and friend of the show), Tasha Jun, is back on The Couch this week to talk about some of our favorite stories about Asian Americans. We're talking about everything from children's picture books to Oscar-winning movies, and you don't want to miss it!   And, of course, because this is The Couch where side notes and rabbit trails are always welcome, we also talk about Tasha's new book, the origins of AAPI Heritage Month, zombies as my least favorite monster, the importance of representation and why we keep talking about it, favorite snacks and fast food, and elephant documentaries. We covered a lot! But most importantly, we made a list of great stories about Asian Americans for you. So, let's get started!   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Tell Me the Dream Again: Reflections on Family, Ethnicity, and the Sacred Work of Belonging by Tasha Jun AAPI Heritage Month (History Channel and PBS) The Couch episode #48 with Tasha (about romantic comedies) The Couch episode #85 with Tasha (about Shang-Chi) The Couch episode #108 with Tasha (about Turning Red) The Couch episode #126 with Tasha (Ms. Marvel) Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri National Treasure: Edge of History (Disney+) American Born Chinese (comic book and Disney+ series)   NOT-SO-GUILTY PLEASURES: Secrets of the Elephants (Disney+) Kettle corn Taco Bell app   DON'T FORGET: Join The Couch on Facebook! It's so much fun—plus, you'll receive a complete list of our recommendations there! Find Tasha on Instagram at @tashajunb or sign up for her newsletter on her website, and find her book (Tell Me the Dream Again) on Amazon or anywhere books are sold.  And you can find me on Instagram at @marycarver or at marycarver.com.   Welcome to The Couch!   This post may include affiliate links. This means that if you click and purchase, I might receive a small commission at no extra charge to you.  

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we've invited Korean American author Tasha Jun to lend us her words this week. In this prayer for belonging, we are reminded that we are not outsiders to God, who divinely knit us together. Let us pray to the One who makes visible what is kept invisible that our children would feel seen and that their stories—and ours as parents—would reflect their heritage and the hope and survival of those who came before.   You can follow Tasha on Instagram at @TashaJunB and find where to grab a copy of her stunning book Tell Me the Dream Again here.   Kayla has a new book coming this September! Every Season Sacred is an invitation to ask big questions, embrace faithful rhythms, and experience God's mysterious, loving presence together. You don't have to have all the answers—and if we're honest, many answers aren't ours to have. This is the beauty of faith. To learn more and preorder your copy, visit kaylacraig.com/newbook.   You can check out Liturgies for Parents on Instagram for more prayers and encouragement and pick up your own copy of To Light Their Way wherever books are sold. For glimpses of Kayla's experiences with parenting and faith, find her on Instagram at @kayla_craig.   Subscribe to us on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode. You can also help others find us by subscribing and leaving an honest review.   This podcast is made possible by our sponsor, Bethany Christian Services. Learn more about how—together—we can change the world through family by visiting bethany.org/kayla.   The Liturgies for Parents Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be, visit www.ChristianParenting.org.

In a gentle and heartfelt conversation, Korean American Storyteller Tasha Jun discusses her new book, Tell Me the Dream Again, with Latasha Morrison on the Be the Bridge Podcast. You'll hear Tasha vulnerably share about her journey of embracing the whole story of being biracial. They discuss the importance of being specific about our stories, of honesty and community, and of representation. Tasha and Tasha give listeners encouragement on how to persevere through injustice and also how to sit with the feelings of anger and lament and grief. This episode is an invitation to show up as your whole self and know you are worthy of belonging. 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:“Belonging is being able to be in a place or a space, where you are your whole self and where your whole self is welcome to stretch out and also have room to become at the same time.” -Tasha Jun “I hope that being really specific will help people to be specific about themselves, and just take a look within and be able to see their own distinctions with value and give attention to those things.” -Tasha Jun “When we think diversity is really divisive, then we have missed something. Because diversity is a part of creation.” -Latasha Morrison Links:Tell Me the Dream Again: Reflections on Family, Ethnicity, and the Sacred Work of Belonging book by Tasha JunVoices of Lament: Reflections on Brokenness and Longing in a World Longing for Justice book edited by Natasha Sistrunk Robinson Connect with Tasha Jun:InstagramFacebookHer SubstackHer Website 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.

We are not outsiders to God. When we let all the details of ourselves unfold ― when we embrace who we were divinely knit together to be ― this is when we'll fully experience his perfect love.Told with tender honesty and compelling prose, Tell Me the Dream Again: Reflections on Family, Ethnicity, and the Sacred Work of Belonging, by Tasha Jun is a memoir-in-essays. Leave a comment on Tasha's article and be entered to WIN a copy of Tell Me the Dream Again:  https://incourage.me/?p=231883Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

"God's love will not let us go on hiding forever. His love finds us, stops for us, and searches for those who have been harmed and those who need healing.  And whenever we come near to someone else in hiding, we imitate Jesus, our Immanuel: the God who comes near."Leave a comment for Tasha and enter to WIN a copy of her new book, Tell Me the Dream Again: https://incourage.me/?p=231883--Stay organized and inspired every day of the year with an (in)courage Planner from DaySpring! Full of Scripture to encourage you each and every day, this planner also includes monthly devotions from your favorite (in)courage writers. Pick up our brand new (in)courage planner at dayspring.com! The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

I had a fabulous time talking with Tasha Jun! She has written an incredible memoir called Tell Me the Dream Again. Tasha’s experiences as a biracial woman often made a challenge, including in Christian spaces. As you’ll hear in our conversation, as a mixed Hispanic woman, I can totally relate to much of what Tasha … Continue reading Episode 195 – Tasha Jun

"We live in a dance of yesterday and today, of grief and gratitude. We do not have to pick one. There's a sisterhood of gratitude and grief, of death and resurrection. I find both in the strands of my midlife hair. I look at a section of still-jet-black mixed with lightened pieces and bright, almost-translucent-white strands and feel an ache for what was and a thanks for who I am becoming with age, change, and redemption."Leave a comment for Tasha: https://incourage.me/?p=231702--This Easter, prepare your heart and home with Simply Jesus – a new keepsake magazine from DaySpring. Simply Jesus contains scripture, devotions, articles – 96 pages to help you prepare for Easter. Even a special section just for kids!  Pick up a copy today on DaySpring.com or wherever you buy magazines. The (in)courage podcast is narrated by Rachel Marie Kang, and brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

"You do not have to be useful; only loved. Everything about Jesus tells us that our worth isn't dependent on what we do or don't do, how much we help or fail to, what we achieve or not."Leave a comment for Tasha: https://incourage.me/?p=229827--This week we're celebrating the launch of Create in Me a Heart of Wisdom by Grace P. Cho, the next Bible study from (in)courage! To order your copy and get a preview of the first week for free, visit incourage.me/podcast and click on Create in Me a Heart of Wisdom!The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring, makers of your favorite cards, books, and gifts. Visit them today at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily empowerment Website for the (in) library, meet contributors, article archive Email us at incourage@dayspring.com Leave a podcast review on Apple!

We are a communal reflection of the immensity of our Creator God. We are a connected conversation that bears the weight of God's image and love over space and time.Add your voice to the conversation: https://incourage.me/?p=229026--You can now preorder Create in Me a Heart of Wisdom, the next Bible study from (in)courage! To order your copy and get the first week for free, visit incourage.me/podcast! The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring, makers of your favorite cards, books, and gifts. Visit them today at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily empowerment Website for the (in) library, meet contributors, article archive Email us at incourage@dayspring.com Leave a podcast review on Apple!

Have you seen the new Black Panther movie yet? Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is making a somewhat quieter splash than the first movie featuring T'Challa did, but it's doing well in the box office and also prompting quite a few debates amongst fans.   One of the biggest and most educated superhero fans I know is my friend Theo, and he's joining me this week to break down the newest Marvel film.   Theo Davis is a local friend and also one of the pastors at my church, but he's also an artist, a gamer, and an avid consumer of all things comic and superhero. Basically, he was the perfect person to invite to The Couch to process my own reaction to this movie and examine what worked, what didn't, and why.   Of course, because this is The Couch, where side notes and rabbit trails are always welcome, we also discuss a new video game (or, if you're not old like me, a new game), fast food breakfast, and all the evidence we need that carbs are good.   We're going to dive into Black Panther, but before we do . . . if you enjoy movie reviews, Couch-style, you should join me over in The Couch Patreon community! Right now, during holiday movie season, friends and I are breaking down all the new holiday movies we're watching each week. And all year long, Patreon members get a detailed monthly what to watch guide, a monthly virtual movie watch party, a bonus podcast episode, and a list of other perks. Sign up now at patreon.com/thecouch, and you'll get those holiday movie reviews plus the 2022 Hooked on Holiday Movies Bundle.   All right, let's get started.   MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Theo's Facebook review of Black Panther Wakanda Forever Episode #77: Diversity in the MCU with Michelle Reyes Episode #85: Why is Shang-Chi Such a Big Deal with Michelle Reyes & Tasha Jun Episode #126: Talking about Ms. Marvel with Tasha Jun   NOT-SO-GUILTY PLEASURES: Tunic (Xbox game) Various fast food breakfast burritos Carbs   DON'T FORGET: Join The Couch on Facebook! It's so much fun! Find Theo on Instagram at @theo_davis or @TheDavisArts, or over on Facebook. And you can find me on Instagram at @marycarver or at marycarver.com.   Welcome to The Couch!

I'm weary of the message that making margin for quiet space is selfish. I'm frustrated by the cookie-cutter promises that say following these five steps will free you from being alone as if community can be made by to-do lists and slot machine prayers. Lonely seasons and quiet space not only give us needed fuel and margin, they can teach us how to be present and authentic in our lack, our need, and our bodies.Leave a comment for Tasha: https://incourage.me/?p=228106--Being human is hard. Being in relationships with other humans is even harder. But there is hope! Come Sit with Me, the new book from (in)courage, will help you discover how God can work through your disagreements, differences, and discomfort in ways you might never expect. Preorder your copy to get a bunch of bonuses - details at incourage.me/comesitwithme!The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring, makers of your favorite cards, books, and gifts. Visit them today at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily empowerment Website for the (in) library, meet contributors, article archive Email us at incourage@dayspring.com Leave a podcast review on Apple!

God has created each of us to be builders and re-builders of community. Are you in a season of loss, loneliness, or rebuilding when it comes to community? I know it can feel impossible some days, but take heart, dear reader, and remember it's okay if it feels that way. You aren't alone.Join the conversation: https://incourage.me/?p=227048--Celebrate National Day of Encouragement with a free digital greeting by Hallmark and DaySpring! Make someone smile! Just add some photos and or videos, then share it instantly via text or email. Visit incourage.me/podcast to get yours today!The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring, makers of your favorite cards, books, and gifts. Visit them today at DaySpring.com.

Love suffers long. Living out our love for Jesus isn't shiny or brag-worthy, it is ordinary and often wearisome, work. To care for people made in the image of God, Jesus' beloved “sheep,” requires that we regularly tend to our identity as those who are loved and created to love, nourish, and tend to others just as we have been by Jesus.Leave a comment: https://incourage.me/?p=226320 ----The Illustrating Bible from DaySpring is specifically designed for the Bible Journaler to take you deeper into the Word than you've ever gone before – and it's now available at a NEW lower price – just $69.99! Learn more + get your Illustrating Bible at incourage.me/podcast.The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring, makers of your favorite cards, books, and gifts. Visit them today at DaySpring.com.

Have you watched Ms. Marvel yet? My good friend (and friend of the show) Tasha Jun and I got together on The Couch this week to RAVE about our favorite new show. If you're a Marvel fan or a Ms. Marvel fan (or, obviously, both), you're going to love our conversation about everything we enjoyed about this new Disney+ series, our favorite characters, what we think might happen next, and even what we wish might have been a little different. Of course, because this is The Couch, where side notes and rabbit trails are always welcome, we also chat about protein bars and Hulu series we're loving, so there's that too. Also, this episode more than any other IS sponsored by my upcoming book, Prayers from the Parking Lot: 50 Short Reflections for Moms on the Go. If you've ever found yourself hiding in the car, taking the long way home, or sitting in the parking lot for just a minute, okay?—this book is for you. God loves us so much that He meets us wherever we are, whenever we need Him, and sometimes that means we are praying in the parking lot. Find out more and order your copy at marycarver.com/parkinglot. And now, time for the show! Let's get started. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: We Are Lady Parts (Peacock) Luca (Disney+) Encanto (Disney+) Mitchells vs. the Machines (Netflix) NOT-SO-GUILTY PLEASURES: Perfect Bars Only Murders in the Building, season 2 (Hulu) DON'T FORGET: Join The Couch on Facebook! It's so much fun! Find Tasha on Instagram at @tashajunb or sign up for her newsletter on her website. And you can find me on Instagram at @marycarver or at marycarver.com. Welcome to The Couch!

I am a woman who is weary and unsure of how to welcome all of the weariness within me. Tasha shares vulnerably about holding space for the people we are becoming.  Who have you become after the last few years, and how can you give her space to be welcomed, loved, and cared for just as she is today? Share your insight: https://incourage.me/?p=224223Need some hope? We've got you, friend. Join our summer (in)courage Bible study and let's go through the Create in Me a Heart of Hope Bible Study, together. We'll learn where real hope comes from, and the difference it can make in our lives and hearts. Get your copy and sign up today at incourage.me/podcast – click hope!The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring, makers of your favorite cards, books, and gifts. Visit them today at DaySpring.com.

Honest questions can lead us to deeper intimacy with God. We can welcome the questions of our children, neighbors, enemies, and our own. Doing so will require us to dig beyond them and find the pain we've buried down deep, the fears we harbor and hide, and offer it all to God.Leave a comment for Tasha: https://incourage.me/?p=223314This week we're celebrating the launch of Create in Me a Heart of Hope, the first in our brand-new series of four (in)courage Bible studies! To get your copy and a FREE week of Bible study, visit incourage.me/podcast and click on Create in Me a Heart of Hope! The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring, makers of your favorite cards, books, and gifts. Visit them today at DaySpring.com. 

Have you seen the new Pixar movie, Turning Red? Even if you haven't watched it yet, I'm guessing you may have heard about it—and some of what you heard might not have been good. Spoiler alert: I disagree with the criticism being thrown at this movie, and we are here to talk about the giant panda in the room today.   First, the basics – Turning Red is an animated kids movie about a 13-year-old girl living in Toronto. Mei-Lin is Chinese-Canadian, and like pretty much every 13-year-old ever, she's also going through some changes. After a particularly difficult interaction with her mom, she turns into a giant red panda. Before this movie was even released last week, I was reading criticism and that did not stop after the public could flip on Disney+ and watch for themselves.   I invited my friends Michelle Reyes and Tasha Jun to talk with me about Turning Red, and I hope you'll join us on the couch for a conversation full of, yes, pushback and opinions but also really good insight from my friends who are moms, Christians, and Asian Americans.   If you've been waiting for things to get spicy here on The Couch, today is your day. Let's jump right in.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   “Turning Red” is a turning point for Asians in film. Why is it seen as unrelatable? (NPR) Domee Shi on Her “Weird” Film About “Magical Puberty,” “Turning Red” (Uproxx) People Think “Turning Red” is Too Mature for Kids, but Here are 10 Disney Movies That Are Actually Inappropriate (Buzzfeed) Questions to ask your kids after watching “Turning Red” together (Instagram)   NOT-SO-GUILTY PLEASURES: The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson If You Leave Me by Crystal Hana Kim Orly nail polish subscription Women's paranormal fiction on Amazon   DON'T FORGET: Join The Couch on Facebook! It's so much fun! Find Tasha on Instagram at @tashajunb or on her website, and find Michelle on Instagram at @michelleamireyes, on Twitter at @drmichellereyes, or on her website. And you can find me on Instagram at @marycarver or at marycarver.com.   Welcome to The Couch!   This post may include affiliate links. This means that if you click and purchase, I might receive a small commission at no extra charge to you.

The work of tending to the inheritance we've been given in our ethnic heritage is something we are all created for. When I think about the fact that God will keep our ethnicities visible in heaven, I understand how sacred the work of tending to and mending the expressions of our ethnic heritage is. How do you see God in the details of your ethnic heritage? Join the conversation: https://incourage.me/?p=222450

Lasting peace comes from an everlasting relationship with Jesus, who is our Peace. Right in the middle of every argument, misunderstanding, voice raised, or worse, we can cry out to Peace — Jesus — and lean hard on what cannot be mustered up or maintained in our own strength.Read the full piece by Tasha Jun: https://incourage.me/?p=221576

I am so excited and honored to have poet, storyteller, and author Tasha Jun on the Still Becoming Podcast. I have long admired Tasha's work, and I am so grateful to share this conversation with you. We start the episode off with Tasha reading her incredible poem, "Yellow is a Protest," I imagine you will also be left speechless at the power and beauty of this poem Tasha wrote and reads. In our conversation Tasha shares with us some of her own personal experiences as a biracial Korean American woman, the lies of assimilation, and part of her own journey to where she is today. We also discuss the rise in violence against the AAPI community in the year 2021, and how violence against Asian Americans in this country has a long history. Tasha also describes her incredible lens of “nourishing the Imago Dei within, and nurturing the Imago Dei in one another," and the beautiful idea of loving one another by being "deep in the details" of the uniqueness of each one of us. I can't stop thinking about this phrase. Tasha describes the transformational view of when we dismiss the pain of others, we dismiss the pain of God. We also talk about the importance of representation, and so much more. I could've talked to Tasha for hours, and I can't wait for you all to hear everything Tasha shares in this episode. Tasha is a melancholy dreamer, a biracial Korean American storyteller, wife to Matt, and mama to three little warriors: two wild boys and one little lady. As long as she can remember, she's lived and stood in places where cultures collide. Writing has always been the way God has led her towards home and the hope of shalom. Yellow is a Protest https://tashajun.com IG - www.instagram.com/tashajunb  Monthly(ish) newsletter - bit.ly/3C1JDtb For more Still Becoming find Monica at monicadicristina.com, and on Instagram: @monicadicristina. Sign up for the newsletter too!

"I'm not enough, and everyone's going to find out." Have you ever had a similar thought? Joy and Anna have, and today they talk about how to show fully as your whole, entire self. This is how we'll have influence. They talk about David & Goliath, and how we can work with Jesus to defeat imposter syndrome. Sharing a story today is (in)courage contributor Tasha Jun. She reads her story as published in Week Three of the Courageous Influence Bible Study.Also this season, joining us are very special guests Kathi Lipp, Becky Keife, and Grace P. Cho (author of  Courageous Influence)! These three friends spent a few days together as they went through the study and -- lucky us -- they recorded their conversations so we can all listen in.Listen wherever you stream podcasts!

Welcome to this BONUS episode of The Couch. Today I'm here with my good friends and friends of the show, Tasha Jun and Michelle Reyes. Tasha is biracial Korean American storyteller, and Michelle is a second-generation Indian American author, speaker, and activist. And, like me, they are both wives, moms, writers for the (in)courage website, and big fans of Marvel movies. But though we share quite a few things in common, they do bring a different perspective to our conversation about Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. I'm grateful for their insight, and I know you're going to love this episode. Let's get right to it! QUESTIONS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Why does it matter that the MCU has an Asian superhero?  In what ways does the movie Shang-Chi challenge Asian stereotypes? Why is it important/what difference did it make to not only have Asian/Asian Americans as actors, but also as the writer and director of the film? What (if anything) did the movie teach us or reveal to us about God? What (if anything) did the movie teach us or reveal to us about people and/or ourselves? ARTICLES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Shang-Chi and the Mothering Heart of God by Tasha Jun Communal Heroism in Shang-Chi & the Legend of the Ten Rings by Dr. Michelle Ami Reyes DON'T FORGET: Join The Couch on Facebook! It's so much fun! Find Tasha on Instagram at @tashajunb or on her website, and find Michelle on Instagram at @michelleamireyes, on Twitter at @drmichellereyes, or on her website. And 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.

In this episode, Caleb talks with Tara Beth Leach about her book, Forty Days On Being a Six.Links MentionedTara Beth LeachForty Days on Being a Six by Tara Beth LeachRecommended ResourceMinistered to by the MCU by Tasha Jun

It's easier to play it safe, but what happens when you need to speak up and lead? Our guest this week is Tasha Jun. She's an author, writer, and poet and goodness, she's here to talk to some of you who need a boost. The Kingdom is built when we all do our part, so listen up and walk out your calling, friends.

How do we navigate the cultural differences between our parents, our children, and us? What kinds of bonds exist between first- and second-generation Asian Americans? What kinds of disconnections arise? Ray and Michelle sit down with Tasha Jun to talk about family history, reclaiming her Korean American identity, and the role of cultural identity in her adoption journey. Tasha Jun is a melancholy dreamer, a biracial Korean American storyteller, wife to Matt, and mama to three little warriors. As long as she can remember, she's lived and stood in places where cultures collide. Writing has always been the way God has led her towards home and the hope of shalom. You can find her on Instagram (www.instagram.com/tashajunb), sign up to stay in touch and receive her free monthly notes on belonging, cultural identity, life, and faith here (https://mailchi.mp/97f670c037aa/notesfromtasha) and find more of her writing over at tashajun.com. 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

This week I'm talking with my friend Tasha Jun about why we need more diversity in romantic comedies. We also share a few of our favorite rom coms and talk about our FEELINGS related to the To All the Boys sequel. Halloween costume parties and Mr. Miyagi are also discussed. Enjoy! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Joy Luck Club Karate Kid Hitch Crazy Rich Asians (the book) Crazy Rich Asians (the movie) Always Be My Maybe ALSO MENTIONED: (in)courage High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Korean sheet masks The Couch, episode S3E3 with about musical TV shows For our list of 20 diverse romantic comedies, click here! If you wanna watch Hallmark movies but don't have cable, you need Frndly TV. Frndly TV is a streaming app that has all three (THREE!) Hallmark channels, UPtv, and several other family-friendly channels. You can watch live or on demand, and it's as low as $5.99. Check it out with a FREE 7-day trial here! DON'T FORGET: Find Tasha at her blog or on Instagram. You can find me at marycarver.com or @marycarver on Instagram. And I'd love for you to join us over at The Couch Facebook group, a fun, judgment-free zone for anyone who loves talking books, TV, movies, music, and more. By the way, these notes may include affiliate links. That means if you click and purchase, I might earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.