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Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastRethinking Theological Education Through Diaspora feat. Chloe Sun | Dialogues PodcastWelcome to the CAAC podcast! In this episode, David Chao, Director of the Center for Asian American Christianity, and co-host Josh Livingston, Program Manager at CAAC, sit down with Dr. Chloe Sun, Professor of Old Testament and Program Director of the Chinese Study Center at Fuller Seminary. They discuss Chloe’s book, Attempt Great Things for God: Theological Education in Diaspora, exploring the significance of diaspora in theological education, Chloe’s personal migration story, and the necessity of diverse voices in enriching theological discourse. Delve into this thought-provoking conversation about the significance of using one’s heart language to study...
2025-12-0537 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastUnveiling Cultural Identity through Art feat. KimyiBo | Dialogues PodcastIn this episode, David Chao, director of the Center for Asian American Christianity (CAAC), hosts a probing conversation with KimyiBo, the 2024-2025 Artist-in-Residence at the Overseas Ministry Study Center (OMSC) at Princeton Theological Seminary. They explore KimyiBo’s journey from Korea to the United States, Europe, and back to Korea, and how her experiences and faith have shaped her art. KimyiBo shares her reflections on motherhood, cultural identity, and the role of art in social change and personal healing. Join us for a deep dive into the powerful intersections of art, faith, and identity.Image by KimyiBo, “A Tr...
2025-09-2634 min
Al otro lado del micrófonoPerder el norte: el podcast cultural del CAAC y el C3A1171. Hoy no es lunes, pero traigo igualmente una recomendación de podcast, porque la ocasión lo merece. En este episodio quiero hablarte de “Perder el norte”, el nuevo proyecto sonoro que han lanzado dos instituciones culturales andaluzas de referencia: el Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo (CAAC) y el Centro de Creación Contemporánea de Andalucía (C3A). Un podcast que, desde el primer capítulo, se posiciona como una ventana sonora para descubrir el arte contemporáneo desde un punto de vista crítico y transformador. El título del podcast, Perder el norte, ya deja entreve...
2025-05-2008 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastHealing Heritage: Stories of Faith, Selflessness, and Service of Filipino NursesThis recording is from the hybrid conference: "Healing Heritage: Stories of Faith, Selflessness, and Service of Filipino Nurses."Recorded on April 11, 2025.Find out more about the conference here: https://ptsem.edu/academics/centers/center-for-asian-american-christianity/caac-events/healing-heritage/ 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
2025-05-091h 08
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastThe Experiences of Filipino American Nurses During COVID | Podcast with April ManalangIn this guest episode of the podcast produced by CAAC partner Healing Heritage, principal investigator of Healing Heritage Dr. April Manalang delves into the profound experiences of Filipino nurses who served on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring firsthand accounts, the episode highlights their immense sacrifices, the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on Filipino healthcare workers, and the resilience they displayed despite facing structural and cultural violence, including anti-Asian discrimination.Through intimate interviews, several nurses share their struggles, fears, and unwavering faith that helped them navigate the crisis. They reflect on the emotional toll, the...
2025-03-2428 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastNavigating Death and Meaning: Life Transitions, Trauma, and Faith in Asian American Mental Health | Sangeetha ThomasFrom the 2025 Asian American Mental Health Conference "Navigating Transitions with Faith and Resilience: Asian American Mental Health Across Life Stages." This lecture is by Sangeetha Thomas, titled "Navigating Death and Meaning: Life Transitions, Trauma, and Faith in Asian American Mental Health," recorded January 17, 2025. Find out more about the conference here: https://ptsem.edu/academics/centers/center-for-asian-american-christianity/2025-mental-health-conference/ Abstract: How do we courageously and faithfully navigate the reality of death and the pain of loss throughout our lives? This session will examine the themes of Holy Friday – the passion and death of Christ, to discern a blueprint from wh...
2025-01-3036 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastChrist-Like Love Beyond Stigma and Shame feat. Sangeetha Thomas | Dialogues PodcastIn 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...
2024-12-1959 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastIs the Asian American Church Ready for Gen Z? ft. Jeff Liou | Dialogues PodcastIn this episode, Dr. Jeff Liou joins David Chao to explore the complexities of ministry to Asian American Gen Z Christians. Reflecting on generational shifts, Jeff examines how cultural, vocational, and racial dynamics shape the faith journeys of young Asian Americans today. The conversation ranges from the evolving challenges of ethnic-specific ministry to the pressures of racial capitalism and the pursuit of well-being in a fractured world. With wisdom and candor, Jeff offers a call for churches to invest deeply in the local and embrace a posture of discernment, challenging faith leaders to rethink discipleship, vocation, and community in...
2024-12-1158 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastThe Promise and Peril of Asian American Theology feat. Jonathan Tran | Dialogues PodcastThe 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...
2024-12-0541 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastDisciplined by Race feat. Ki Joo "KC" Choi | Dialogues PodcastDr. KC Choi, Kyungchik Han Chair Professor of Asian American Theology at Princeton Seminary, discusses his groundbreaking book Disciplined by Race: Theological Ethics and the Problem of Asian American Identity. Hosted by David Chao and Yanan Melo from the Center for Asian American Christianity, this dialogue explores the intersections of theology, ethics, and race, offering profound insights into the challenges and opportunities of understanding Asian American identity within a theological framework.Photo by Lina Stepanova on Unsplash This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...
2024-11-2142 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastAsian Americans and the Presidential Election | Panel DiscussionThis panel discussion is a part of the October 7 event “Asian Americans and the Presidential Election,” hosted by the Center for Asian American Christianity. The panelists, moderated by director of the CAAC David Chao, are Jerry Park (Baylor University), Khyati Joshi (Fairleigh Dickinson University), and Hyepin Im (Faith and Community Empowerment). The panelists delve into how Asian American leaders can build thriving ministries and politically engaged communities by focusing on culturally relevant theology, community support, and strong partnerships. Photo by Chris Hardy on Unsplash This is a public episode. If you would like to disc...
2024-11-1442 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastPatriotism or Nationalism: What’s It Going to Be for Asian American Religious Communities | Khyati JoshiDr. Khyati Joshi, co-founder of the Institute for Teaching Diversity and Social Justice, delves into themes of race, religion, and immigration in the U.S. She brings expertise in diversity, equity, and social justice, guiding educators, policymakers, and community leaders on recognizing and addressing systemic biases. Her talk emphasizes the importance of inclusive education and the tools necessary to foster understanding and meaningful engagement across diverse communities, especially within ecclesial contexts. Through her work, Dr. Joshi aims to provide actionable strategies to improve organizational inclusivity and promote social justice within a multicultural framework. This lecture sheds light on the...
2024-11-1139 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastIs the Past Prologue? Insights into Asian American Political Participation from the 2020 Election | Jerry ParkDr. Jerry Park’s presentation examines Asian American political views through the lens of religion and White Christian Nationalism (WCN). His findings reveal that Asian American conservative Protestants show moderate support for WCN, which influenced their preference for Trump in the 2020 election. However, WCN support is not limited to conservative Christians, as Asian American Muslims, atheists, and agnostics also display varying levels. Park argues that religious affiliation, beyond ethnicity, is a significant predictor of Asian American political behavior, underscoring the need for more nuanced data collection to capture ideological diversity.Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash...
2024-11-0732 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastTranspacific Christianities and Politics feat. Justin Tse | Dialogues PodcastIn this enlightening discussion, Dr. David Chao sits down with Dr. Justin Tse, Assistant Professor of Religion and Culture at Singapore Management University, to delve into his new book, Sheets of Scattered Sand: Cantonese Protestants and the Secular Dream of the Pacific Rim. Together, they explore the complex intersections of faith, identity, and politics in transpacific Chinese Christian communities. Dr. Tse shares personal insights and research findings on how Cantonese-speaking Protestants navigate secular civil societies across Vancouver, San Francisco, and Hong Kong, challenging both mainstream narratives and assumptions about political identity. Tune in to learn more about the historical...
2024-11-061h 09
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastDoes the Church Need Critical Race Theory? ft. Jeff Liou | Dialogues PodcastIn this episode, Jeff Liou joins David Chao and Yanan Rahim Melo to delve into the intersections of race, critical theory, and faith within the church. Jeff reflects on his personal journey from racial reconciliation work to deeper power analysis, unpacking how critical race theory (CRT) can reshape the church’s approach to justice. He shares insights on navigating the often-controversial terrain of race and CRT in Christian communities, offering practical ways to address racial bias and foster inclusivity. Together, they discuss how examining church structures through a CRT lens can reveal hidden biases, challenging conventional approaches to faith, cu...
2024-10-3047 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastRacial Capitalism, Asian American Faith, and the Church ft. Jonathan Tran | Dialogues PodcastIn this episode David Chao sits down with Jonathan Tran, Associate Dean for Faculty and Associate Professor of Theology and Great Texts at the Honors College, Baylor University, to explore themes from his book, Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capitalism. Together, they dive into the complexities of racial capitalism, Asian American identity, and the role of faith in navigating these systemic realities. Dr. Tran shares insights on how racial and economic systems intersect, the challenges of Christian discipleship in capitalist structures, and how communities can imagine and live out alternative paths rooted in justice and mercy.
2024-10-0255 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastComing Home to Guam, Part 2 with Nate Samayo | Dialogues PodcastIn this episode, Nate Samayo reflects with David Chao on his journey back to Guam and explores the deep connection between land, indigenous practices, and community. He discusses how traditional practices like weaving, carving, and medicine walks help reestablish a relationship with the land, challenging imperial and colonial structures. Nate shares his personal experiences and the importance of reclaiming Chamorro culture, values, and history in the face of modern challenges. 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
2024-09-2554 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastLet's Start with Death ft. Sangeetha Thomas | Dialogues PodcastIn 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
2024-09-1845 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastTranspacific Belongings: Migration, Ethnography, and Global Christianity ft. Easten Law | Dialogues PodcastIn this episode of the Dialogues Podcast, Dr. David Chao and Dr. Easten Law discuss World Christianity, ethnography, and migration. Dr. Law explains his research with Chinese Christians and the idea of lived theology. They discuss how ethnography can affect how we understand the use of doctrine in our theology.We had some audio difficulties so we apologize for the poor sound quality. 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
2024-09-1135 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastHow Immigration is Changing the Face of Christianity in Vancouver (Albert Chu and Ross Lockhart)In this episode of the Dialogues Podcast, David C. Chao interviews Albert Chu and Ross Lockhart, co-authors of Christianity: An Asian Religion in Vancouver. They discuss the religious context of Vancouver and the ways in which Christianity is changing alongside the growing migration of Christians from Asia. 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
2024-08-2155 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastSpirit, Community, and Social Pragmatism (Podcast: Aaron Stauffer I & II)In this two-part episode of the Dialogues Podcast, David C. Chao interviews Aaron Stauffer, Associate Director of the Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice at Vanderbilt University Divinity School. David and Aaron discuss the importance of attending to the spirit of our communities toward the pursuit of better solidarities, relationalities, and reciprocities along lines of difference. 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
2024-08-081h 21
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastThe Spirit of Community with Aaron Stauffer | Dialogues PodcastIn this episode of the Dialogues Podcast, David C. Chao interviews Aaron Stauffer, Associate Director of the Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice at Vanderbilt University Divinity School. David and Aaron discuss the importance of attending to the spirit of our communities toward the pursuit of better solidarities, relationalities, and reciprocities along lines of difference.
2024-07-1344 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastLand, Family, and Guam with Nate Samayo | Dialogues PodcastIn this episode of the Dialogues Podcast, David C. Chao interviews Nathan Samayo, PhD student at Princeton Theological Seminary. Nathan Samayo is pursuing a PhD in Religion and Society. David and Nathan discuss his current trip to Guam, where Nathan is originally from. They discuss his personal history and how it intersects with his current research interests. Additional resources:Kelly Brown Douglas’ Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of Godhttps://orbisbooks.com/products/stand-your-groundAsian Pacific American Religions Research Initiative (APARRI)https://aparri.org/Rev. Gail Song Ba...
2024-07-1049 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastDiscernment and the Will of God | Sharon Wada & Carrie MyersThis workshop is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference “Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation.” Discernment and the Will of God by Sharon Wada and Carrie Myers, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/. Abstract: Wise decision making in the life of the disciple builds on becoming a discerning person who is sensitive to God’s ongoing guidance. Explore what discernment and decision-making look like for those who pursue a deepening Christian spirituality and hold AAPI cultural values. This is a publ...
2024-07-0537 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastKingdom Values-Driven Parenting | Ming & Mako NagasawaThis workshop is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." “Kingdom Values-Driven Parenting” by Ming and Mako Nagasawa, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference. Abstract: What is good about Asian parenting styles? What needs redeeming by Christ? If Asian parents are too demanding, are White families too permissive? What are some important Scriptures to consider? We will talk about telling stories and giving verbal affirmation vs. silence; educating kids as missionaries vs. as capitalist competitors; and motivating kids t...
2024-06-2846 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastCultivating a Culture of Care: Pastoral Practices for Counseling in the local Asian American Church | Enoch LiaoThis workshop is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Cultivating a Culture of Care: Pastoral Practices for Counseling in the local Asian American Church by Enoch Liao, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference. Abstract: As servant leaders in a local Christian church, we already encounter a range of challenges and opportunities when it comes to a ministry of counseling. In many Asian churches in America, we not only have the typical challenges that most American churches fa...
2024-06-2851 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastPursuing Soul Care: A Calendar for Spiritual Health | Sharon Wada & Carrie MyersThis workshop is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." “Pursuing Soul Care: A Calendar for Spiritual Health” by Sharon Wada and Carrie Myers, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/. Abstract: Given the complexities and competing demands of AAPI life and ministry, spiritual health requires intention and planning. This workshop will explore the challenges of cultivating a culture of regular soul care and offer considerations for structuring daily life to make space for healthy spiritual practices. ...
2024-06-2141 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastMy Journey with Best Practices for a Mentally Healthy Church Staff | Alex ChangThis workshop is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." My Journey with Best Practices for a Mentally Healthy Church Staff by Alex Chang, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/. Abstract: This workshop will provide leaders with practical tools in order to elevate the importance of mental health for church staff. It will also weave in personal stories of how a young-ish Asian-American pastor learned to prioritize mental health for a staff that includes both ethnic and...
2024-06-2140 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastDiscipleship 3.0: Parenting, Schooling, and Holistic Discipleship | Jen BlueThis workshop is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Discipleship 3.0: Parenting, Schooling, and Holistic Discipleship by Jen Blue, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/. Abstract: In my experience and from what I’ve seen in others, learning how to personally follow Jesus in tangible and real ways is often the first phase of discipleship. Learning how to live in Christian community, whether that be through marriage or intentional community, is a common second phase of discipleship. An...
2024-06-2151 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastAlternatives to Asian American Achievement? | Greg LeeThis workshop 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...
2024-06-1453 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastWelcome to My World: Wholistic Spiritual Formation | Sharon Wada & Carrie MyersThis workshop is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Welcome to My World: Wholistic Spiritual Formation by Sharon Wada and Carrie Myers, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/. Abstract: Wholistic spiritual formation is grounded in knowing your personality particularities and your communal contexts. Using a tri-focal lens to explore context, this workshop will consider the AAPI experience in family, society and God’s economy. This workshop offers a framework for increasing one’s awareness of God’s move...
2024-06-1438 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastLeadership Formation Through Understanding Leadership Anxiety | Dave LeeThis workshop is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Leadership Formation Through Understanding Leadership Anxiety by Dave Lee, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/.Abstract: This interactive workshop will guide participants through empathetic reflection on pressures faced by the previous generation that produced leadership anxiety. Participants will consider how the previous generation’s responses to their anxiety impacted leadership development in the next generation. By considering the pressures that shaped the previous generation’s resp...
2024-06-1441 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastA New Narrative for Theological Education from the Chinese Diaspora | Chloe SunThis is a session in the series Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry, recorded on March 27, 2024. Description: While the dominant narratives in many Western seminaries are narratives of decline, Chloe Sun offers a counter-narrative from the Chinese diaspora, with Logos Evangelical Seminary as a case study. She invites a broader vision and conversation in theological education that includes voices from the majority world in diverse contexts. 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
2024-04-2551 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastDiscipleship in Diaspora | Sabrina Chan & E. David de LeonThis is a session in the series Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry, recorded on November 7, 2023. Description: Two authors of the Asian American discipleship book Learning Our Names further develop the themes of their chapters as they’ve engaged with readers and furthered their studies. Being Asian American for most of us means there is no return to our pre-immigration stories, lands, or even pre-colonial identities. Resisting our Racialization and engaging with racial and ethnic justice takes on greater importance as we consider what we want to pass on to future generations. Join us as we...
2024-04-1750 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastChrist Among the Classes | Al TizonThis is a session in the series Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry. Description: Christ Among the Classes (Orbis Books) paints a picture of Jesus among the rich and the poor of his day and calls the church to imitate Christ among the rich and the poor of our day by the power of the Spirit. In light of Asian and Asian-American cultures, where success is defined and pursued in particular ways, what might this call look like? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...
2024-03-1932 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastDavid Chao & Sharon Wada | A Framework for Asian American Spiritual FormationThis lecture was part of the 2024 Asian American Mental Health Conference “Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans.” Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/.Abstract: After the new-found excitement of coming to faith, we eventually encounter the limits of what we can achieve on our own in our spiritual journeys. We encounter a spiritual wall. This spiritual wall is a sign for a renewed encounter with God’s grace in forms that perhaps we have not yet received. As Asian American Christians, our intergenerational family history along with our social history as Asi...
2024-02-2347 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastFrom Crucible to Chalice: Reimagining Loss on the Pathway to Wholeness | Jeney Park-HearnFrom the 2024 Asian American Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." This lecture is by Jeney Park-Hearn, titled "From Crucible to Chalice: Reimagining Loss on the Pathway to Wholeness," recorded January 12, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/ Abstract: To tell the story of being Asian in America is difficult to imagine without mentioning loss. From the all-too-familiar accounts of immigration to our spirit’s yearning for belonging amidst alienation, our stories are laced with loss and manifold attempts to flee fr...
2024-02-1542 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastHonoring, Owning, and Integrating our Asian American Identities | Jessica ChenFeng | 2024 Mental Health ConferenceFrom the 2024 Asian American Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." This lecture is by Dr. Jessica ChenFeng, titled "Honoring, Owning, and Integrating our Asian American Identities," recorded January 12, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/. Abstract: When we are part of families with a recent legacy of migration, we understand the desire to “forget what is behind” and “press toward the future.” In our desire to focus on the hopeful things ahead, we can often reject anything bad (past trauma, pain, gr...
2024-02-0944 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastOpening Remarks by David Chao | 2024 Mental Health ConferenceThis lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Opening remarks by David Chao, recorded on January 12, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/. 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
2024-02-0320 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastSelf-Understanding for Spiritual Formation feat. Jeney Park-Hearn | Dialogues PodcastIn this episode of the Dialogues Podcast, David C. Chao interviews Jeney Park-Hearn, Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Formation at Portland Seminary. David and Jeney discuss the importance of awareness of the self within familial, community, historical, and sociological contexts for a holistic understanding of God and for spiritual formation. Dr. Park-Hearn will be a plenary speaker for the upcoming conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Register for the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/#register. This is a public episode. If you would...
2024-01-0451 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastAsian American Spiritual Formation feat. Sharon Wada | Dialogues PodcastIn this episode of the Dialogues Podcast, David C. Chao interviews Sharon Wada. Sharon is director of Sustainable Faith (https://sustainablefaith.com/), a collective of spiritual directors and pastors working to create a spiritually healthy culture among leaders and their communities, and is a workshop leader for the upcoming conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." David and Sharon discuss what spiritual formation is and why it is important for pastors and church leaders in the Asian American context.Register for the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu...
2023-12-221h 01
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastK-Pop Matters feat. Eun Joo Kim | Dialogues in Asian American Theology & MinistryThis is a session in the series Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry. Description: In recent years, there has been an incredible rise in recognition and popularity of Korean cultural contents, ranging from movies to beauty products to TV dramas and music/K-pop. This whole phenomenon, known as Hallyu, has been a fantastic journey for me to enjoy and engage with, especially as a 1.5-generation Korean American immigrant English Ministry pastor who grew up in the states in the 1970’s and 1980’s. But beyond its entertainment value, it has been a fertile source for reflection and expl...
2023-12-0756 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastMigratory Loss and Intergenerational Family Life feat. Jessica ChenFeng | Dialogues PodcastIn this episode, David C. Chao interviews Jessica ChenFeng, Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Life at Fuller Theological Seminary. They discuss how migratory loss shapes the intergenerational family, the relationships between the first, second, and third generation. of immigrations, and the church at large. 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
2023-11-151h 03
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastA Gift to the Next Generation of Asian Americans feat. Sabrina Chan & E. David de Leon | Dialogues in Asian American Theology & MinistryIn this episode, Dr. David Chao interviews Rev. Sabrina Chan and E. David de Leon to discuss the content of their book Learning Our Names: Asian American Christians on Identity, Relationships and Vocation. Written during the pandemic, this book brings together authors of different Asian American backgrounds to help young adults navigate their faith and identity. Chan and de Leon talk about their writing process and obstacles along the way as they came together with other Asian American authors to write this book. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...
2023-11-0748 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastAllen Yeh | Christianity as Mediator between Chinese and Chinese American MigrationThis lecture was recorded on April 29, 2023, as part of the 2023 Asian American Theology Conference “Multiple Belongings in Transpacific Christianities: Christian Faith and Asian Migration to the US.” Find out more about the conference here: https://pts.events/events/aat-2023-mbtc/. Introduction by Dr. Easten Law of Princeton Theological Seminary.Abstract: What does it mean to have an authentically Chinese perspective on life and the world? It is well-attested that many second-generation Chinese Americans take issue with their parents’ first-generation Chinese perspectives, and vice-versa. Although this can be attributable to age (e.g. 20th century vs. 21st century), and im...
2023-08-1633 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastKamalesh Stephen | Migration and Multiple Forms of Asian Indian Christian Belonging in the USThis lecture was recorded on April 29, 2023, as part of the 2023 Asian American Theology Conference "Multiple Belongings in Transpacific Christianities: Christian Faith and Asian Migration to the US." Find out more about the conference here: https://pts.events/events/aat-2023-mbtc/. Introduction by Dr. Easten Law.Abstract: Migration is changing and revitalizing the religious and cultural landscape of the US. The mushrooming of places of worship by and for immigrants of every religious persuasion stands as an example of such a seismic change. The change of the US immigration laws in 1965 made it possible for Asian Indians to...
2023-08-0927 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastSoojin Chung | Exiled Aliens: Korean American Christianity as the Basis of Liberation and BelongingThis lecture was recorded on April 29, 2023, as part of the 2023 Asian American Theology Conference “Multiple Belongings in Transpacific Christianities: Christian Faith and Asian Migration to the US.” Find out more about the conference here: https://pts.events/events/aat-2023-mbtc/. Introduction by Dr. Easten Law of Princeton Theological Seminary.Abstract: When the first wave of Korean immigrants came to the United States from 1903 to 1949, they experienced multiple layers of marginality. Many had escaped the tumultuous political landscape in Korea as exiles during Japanese colonial rule. Simultaneously, the US government and American society deemed Asians unassimilable aliens unfi...
2023-08-0330 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastDavid Chao | The 1517 Project and the Spirit of Post-Christendom Christianity: Migration and Formations of Asian American Christian ConsciousnessThis lecture was recorded on April 29, 2023, as part of the 2023 Asian American Theology Conference “Multiple Belongings in Transpacific Christianities: Christian Faith and Asian Migration to the US.” Find out more about the conference here: https://pts.events/events/aat-2023-mbtc/. Introduction by Dr. Easten Law of Princeton Theological Seminary.Abstract: In 1517, Martin Luther initiated the Protestant Reformation and continued a “Christendom Project” to christianize European society. Less recognized, however, is the missio Dei and the Spirit of Christ moving across space since ancient times outside of Anglo-European languages and cultures. I dub the latter development “Post-Christendom Christianity.” Fast forward...
2023-07-2731 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastDavid Chao | Opening Remarks to 2023 Asian American Theology ConferenceThese opening remarks were recorded on April 28, 2023, as part of the 2023 Asian American Theology Conference “Multiple Belongings in Transpacific Christianities: Christian Faith and Asian Migration to the US.” Find out more about the conference here: https://pts.events/events/aat-2023-mbtc/. 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
2023-07-2018 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastDr. Easten Law | Framing Asian American Discipleship Across Generations: Displacement, Migration, and Belonging in China and AmericaThis lecture was recorded on April 28, 2023, as part of the 2023 Asian American Theology Conference “Multiple Belongings in Transpacific Christianities: Christian Faith and Asian Migration to the US.” Find out more about the conference here: https://pts.events/events/aat-2023-mbtc/. Introduction by Dr. David Chao of Princeton Theological Seminary.Christian discipleship is defined as the deepening of one’s relationship with Christ and draws from biblical teachings in the context of a church community. This conception is true but inadequate. Discipleship programs generally exclude explicit engagement with the complexities of cultural heritage, family...
2023-06-2028 min
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2023-06-1612 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastDr. Shirley Lung | Taiwanese Churches in Diaspora and Ethnic Identity FormationThis lecture was recorded on April 28, 2023, as part of the 2023 Asian American Theology Conference “Multiple Belongings in Transpacific Christianities: Christian Faith and Asian Migration to the US.” Find out more about the conference here: https://pts.events/events/aat-2023-mbtc/. Introduction by Dr. David Chao of Princeton Theological Seminary.Abstract: Using ethnographic and interview data, this presentation explains Taiwanese ethnic identity formation in the United States and its endurance in the Taiwanese Christian and greater immigrant community. I argue that formative homeland events during periods of peak migration define and carve out ethnic boundaries, creating a time...
2023-06-0128 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastDr. Gabriel J. Catanus | Multiple Un-Belongings: Filipino American Theology and the Problem of HomeThis lecture was recorded on April 28, 2023, as part of the 2023 Asian American Theology Conference “Multiple Belongings in Transpacific Christianities: Christian Faith and Asian Migration to the US.” Find out more about the conference here: https://pts.events/events/aat-2023-mbtc/. Introduction by Dr. David Chao of Princeton Theological Seminary.Abstract: After centuries of colonial violence, Filipino American identity and Christianity are characterized by experiences of un-belonging. This un-belonging manifests in ways that are pastorally and ecclesially significant, as US Filipinos negotiate Christian faith with increasing distance from the Philippines itself. To theologize and minister with Filipino American chur...
2023-05-2530 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastDr. David Moe | The Hidden Stories of Burmese American ChristianityThis lecture was recorded on April 28, 2023, as part of the 2023 Asian American Theology Conference “Multiple Belongings in Transpacific Christianities: Christian Faith and Asian Migration to the US.” Find out more about the conference here: https://pts.events/events/aat-2023-mbtc/. Introduction by Dr. David Chao of Princeton Theological Seminary.Abstract: Burmese immigrants are relatively recent arrivals to the US. Their stories are hidden and are not widely mentioned in the academic discourses about Asian American Christianity and theology. Using an integrative methodology of ethnographic interviews and literature, I will explore the hidden and lived stories of Burmese Amer...
2023-05-1823 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastDr. Jane Hong | How Post-1965 Migration Changed US ChristianityThis lecture was recorded on April 28, 2023, as part of the 2023 Asian American Theology Conference “Multiple Belongings in Transpacific Christianities: Christian Faith and Asian Migration to the US.” Find out more about the conference here: https://pts.events/events/aat-2023-mbtc/. Introduction by Dr. David Chao of Princeton Theological Seminary.The 1965 Immigration Act transformed the demographics of US migration, flipping new arrivals from up to 90% European to majority Asian and Latine/x. The law greatly diversified Asian America, as skilled migrants and their families arriving under the 1965 law joined refugees fleeing Southeast Asia after 1975. Post-1965 Asian America, unli...
2023-05-0428 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastWilliam Yoo | African Americans, Asian Americans, and the Histories of Slavery and Racism within the Presbyterian Church and Princeton Theological SeminaryAs an historian who also studies Asian American Christianity, William Yoo makes connections between the histories of anti-Black racism and anti-Asian hate within and beyond the Presbyterian Church. He engages the fraught relationships between some African American and Asian American communities and offers a pathway toward racial justice that accounts for historic sins and addresses ongoing challenges in theological education and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). 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
2023-04-2742 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastDaniel Lee | Being Asian American TheologicallyThis is a session in the series Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry, recorded on March 7, 2023. In this presentation, Dr. Lee proposes a critical vocation for Asian American churches beyond cultural and social expressions—namely, being Asian American theologically. Without receiving and owning this core calling, Asian American churches too easily fall into the temptation to be merely a community center, squandering our unique and crucial place in American Christianity. Being Asian American theologically involves an interdisciplinary task that is dynamic and fluid, always attending to the movement and work of God in our communities. Th...
2023-03-241h 26
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastMelissa Borja | Follow the New Way: How American Refugee Resettlement Policies Changed Hmong Religious LifeIn the United States, the government has long depended on Christian organizations to aid and resettle refugees. Over the past half century, however, incoming refugees have been increasingly non-Christian and more religiously and racially diverse. How has the American refugee resettlement system adapted to these new religious circumstances, and how have non-Christian refugees experienced a resettlement system dominated by Christian organizations? Focusing on the case of Hmong refugees, this talk will show how American refugee resettlement policies transformed the religious lives of refugees, despite sincere efforts by both government and resettlement agencies to respect religious differences and put ideals...
2023-03-1656 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastCharles Choe | Challenges, Transitions, and Opportunities in the 2nd-Generation Asian-American ChurchIn this presentation, Pastor Charles Choe of Tapestry LA Church will discuss how second generation Asian American churches can navigate their unique challenges, transitions, and opportunities. Join us as we learn about finding our identity as Asian American and Christian in the midst of many competing voices, as well as how one church has taken its missional calling in the city seriously. 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
2023-03-0952 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastGabriel J. Catanus | The Pastor as Patient and AgentPastors and ministry leaders nowadays find themselves under overwhelming pressure. Especially in Asian American and immigrant communities, pastors are expected to lead and preach prophetically, educate as in-house experts, care for and counsel people towards healing, grow our ministries with limited resources, and model Christian maturity in our contexts. It’s a lot! Meanwhile, spiritual leaders must also receive care, tending to their own wounds and needs as persons. In this workshop, we reflect on the pastor as a recipient of mental health services, demonstrating how receiving care helps to ground ethics and clarify pastoral responsibility. Th...
2023-03-0339 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastDavid Wang | Research and Practice on the Care of Christian Leaders Who Have Been Wounded in the Ministry ContextMost of us who have served in various ministry capacities (e.g., as pastors, missionaries, lay church leaders, etc.…) are intimately familiar with the potential dark realities of the ministry environment. Empirical research confirms that ministry is indeed often a difficult endeavor, imposing significant stress upon our spiritual life, our marital and family relationships, and our own emotional and physical well-being. Often, those who need counseling and care the most are Christian leaders who, over the course of their ministry journey, have been deeply wounded by fellow Christians, finding themselves now downtrodden, burnt out, isolated, misjudged, and discouraged. In such...
2023-02-2340 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastMigum Gweon | The Art of Saying NoAs Asian Americans church leaders, we often struggle with saying no to others’ requests. In addition to pressures and expectations, the Asian culture of sacrifice is palpable. And regardless of whether we say yes or no, we often suffer the emotional and physical consequences of our decisions. Using a mental health framework, this workshop helps us experience emotional grounding that brings clarity to the discernment process and empower us to say no when we need to. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ep...
2023-02-1648 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastRoy Kim | Ministering to Victims of InfidelityWhen Asian-American church leaders discover that a congregant has experienced sexual or emotional betrayal, it’s hard to know how to respond well. It’s common to freeze, or to try to problem-solve. Worse, the mind can quickly go to protecting the church from shame or scandal. Tragically, these common responses do great damage to the victim of infidelity. Even to the point of apostasy. This workshop unpacks the experience of the victim, explains why certain responses are unhelpful, and provides concrete steps for you to minister to the victim’s bleeding heart, to the glory of God.
2023-02-0941 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastJess Cho Kim | Mental Health Ministry in the Asian American ChurchAsian Americans have the lowest rates of mental health service use despite struggling with mental health disorders, trauma, substance use, and suicide. Instead, we often look to the church for support. Pastors and lay leaders often feel unequipped to respond to these overwhelming needs. What is the role of the Asian American church in addressing our national mental health crisis, post-pandemic? This plenary explores what mental health ministry in Asian American church spaces can look like, and help us better understand why we cannot ignore this any longer. This is a public episode. If you would...
2023-02-0246 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastJessica ChenFeng | The Pursuit of Asian American HappinessAsian Americans share a collective experience of leaving one country in pursuit (sometimes forced) of a new life in a new land. How has this journey shaped our experience of ourselves, our families, communities, and our faith? This plenary explores the broader canvas of Asian American history, racialization, and identity to allow for a more nuanced understanding of our individual and collective well-being. 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
2023-01-2641 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastCut to the Deep: Becoming Indian American Christian“Can we be Indian and Christian? What are the challenges that Asian American Christians face to become who they are? What do we need to unlearn and learn? Join our conversation with Dr. Ashish Varma and what it means for him to become an Indian American Christian.” 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
2022-12-2956 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastFreedom? A Conversation about Incarceration and Being Asian in the USBilly Taing and Diane Ujiiye, Co-Directors of API RISE, invite you into conversation about humanizing sisters, brothers, and siblings who have endured war, poverty, refugee camps, and the “crimmigration” system. Join them in learning about counteracting stigma and the shame of being incarcerated and undocumented. 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
2022-11-221h 24
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastTrends in US Christianity: How many Asian American churches are there?Join us for a conversation with Prof. Jerry Park (Baylor) for a conversation about demographic trends on Christianity in the US and how this shapes the future of the church and theological education in the US. 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
2022-11-1744 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastPaul Lim | Asian American Church History and Young Nak Presbyterian ChurchJoin this conversation with Professor Paul Lim as we discuss baseball, mentoring, Asian American church history, and Young Nak Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. 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
2022-10-101h 05
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastDr. Carrie Myers | Cultivating Asian American Spiritual FormationWe share this presentation by Dr. Carrie Myers for the Asian American Theology and Ministry Colloquium titled “Cultivating Asian American Spiritual Formation.” Come learn about the stages of faith and how to overcome “the wall” that blocks our spiritual growth in Christ. 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
2022-10-0357 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastChristina Edmondson | The High Cost of SolidarityDr. Christina Edmondson characterizes the violent pillars that hold up racial stratification. Against the barriers of fear, exhaustion, and trauma, Dr. Edmondson draws from the narrative of Acts 16:16-24 in order to display the costly but triumphant solidarity blessed by the thrice holy God.The newly expanded Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary comes at a critical time in the life of Asian America. Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial-ethnic demographic in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the persistence of anti-Asian racism. Moreover, minority and immigrant churches are poised to...
2022-08-2945 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastHyepin Im | The Model Minority Myth and Racial SolidarityThrough grounded analysis and activism, Hyepin Im presents how the dismantling of the model minority myth allows for greater racial solidarity. In this way, the truth sets people free in their mission to come into the fullness of what God intended for them.The newly expanded Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary comes at a critical time in the life of Asian America. Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial-ethnic demographic in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the persistence of anti-Asian racism. Moreover, minority and immigrant churches are poised to transform...
2022-08-1546 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastJonathan Tran | Racial Capitalist Aftermarkets: LA Riots or LA Uprising?In thinking through theological questions of solidarity, Dr. Jonathan Tran proposes an analytical lens of political economy in order to diagnose, by way of thick descriptions, relations between African Americans and Asian Americans. This allows for two theologies of anti-racism: attentive waiting and revolution.The newly expanded Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary comes at a critical time in the life of Asian America. Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial-ethnic demographic in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the persistence of anti-Asian racism. Moreover, minority and immigrant churches are poised to...
2022-08-0142 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastPanel Discussion | Hope from Ashes: Legacies and Lessons from the Los Angeles Riots ConferenceDr. David Latimore facilitates a panel discussion with the speakers from the Hope from Ashes conference.The newly expanded Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary comes at a critical time in the life of Asian America. Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial-ethnic demographic in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the persistence of anti-Asian racism. Moreover, minority and immigrant churches are poised to transform the face of Christianity in the United States in the next few decades. The Center for Asian American Christianity seeks to equip and empower the next generation...
2022-07-1859 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastRussell Jeung | The Educational Squid GameDr. Russell Jeung likens the American educational system to competitions portrayed in the popular Netflix show Squid Game. In this cutthroat and costly environment, disadvantaged communities are pitted against each other for the benefit of the few. Instead, Dr. Jeung proposes a scriptural movement wherein this zero sum competition is replaced by a commitment to equity and common interest. 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
2022-07-1138 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastKathryn Gin Lum | Heathen: Religion and Race in American HistoryIn this podcast, we have a conversation with Kathryn Gin Lum about her new book, “Heathen: Religion and Race in American History.” The book argues how the religious idea of the heathen undergirds American conceptions of race. While the term “heathen” fell out of common use by the early 1900s, the term’s influence on racial categories persists today.The newly expanded Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary comes at a critical time in the life of Asian America. Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial-ethnic demographic in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed...
2022-07-0448 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastJane Hong | When and Where We Enter: Reframing How We Talk about 1992Dr. Jane Hong provides pertinent historical context surrounding the 1992 LA Riots, giving attention to the crucial forces that framed the event. She then offers insights from her own narrative as a child of Korean immigrant shop owners in Brooklyn, and now a U.S. historian investigating race and evangelicalism, in order to display how 1992 paved the way for contemporary Christians conversations around racial reconciliation.The newly expanded Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary comes at a critical time in the life of Asian America. Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial-ethnic demographic in the...
2022-06-2740 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastWelcome Session | Hope From Ashes: Legacies and Lessons from the Los Angeles Riots Conference.Dr. David Chao, Princeton Seminary President Craig Barnes, and Dr. Matthew Kuan Johnson give their opening remarks for the 2022 Hope From Ashes Conference co-hosted by the Center for Asian American Christianity and the Betsy Stockton Center for Black Church Studies.The newly expanded Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary comes at a critical time in the life of Asian America. Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial-ethnic demographic in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the persistence of anti-Asian racism. Moreover, minority and immigrant churches are poised to transform the face of...
2022-06-2017 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastSamuel Kim | Active Listening Skills for Congregational ChangeJanuary 24, 2022 | Mental Health and Asian Americans: Contexts and Strategies for Faith Leaders In this workshop, attendees learn how to put in practice active listening skills that will allow them to be empathetic change-makers. These practical listening skills will allow ministry leaders to effect change within their congregations. Speaker: Dr. Samuel Kim, assistant professor of school psychology, University of Denver The newly expanded Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary comes at a critical time in the life of Asian America. Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial-ethnic demographic in the...
2022-04-2553 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastJonathan Tran | Yellow ChristianityDr. Jonathan Tran's public lecture on April 8, 2022 titled "Yellow Christianity" continues themes from his book, Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capitalism (Oxford University Press, 2022). Dr. Tran, Associate Professor of Philosophical Theology at Baylor University, develops an account of “yellow” politics and Christianity that begins with particular sites of racial capitalist oppression and domination and pushes toward liberative coalitional politics. He also discusses recent cases of anti-AAPI violence and their historical antecedents, liberation theology’s attention to local and transnational sources of oppressive domination, and how “yellow Christianity” offers a way forward.The Center for Asian Americ...
2022-04-1238 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastEunbee Ham | Growing Together: Cultivating Healthy Communities through Conflict ResolutionJanuary 24, 2022 | Mental Health and Asian Americans: Contexts and Strategies for Faith Leaders Conflict can be a healthy and essential part of community growth, but it takes time, training, and practice to handle conflict in ways that help deepen interpersonal empathy and understanding. Particularly during the pandemic when stress levels are high, divisions are rampant, and emotional coping skills are strained, conflicts can have a huge impact on our mental health and quality of life. In this workshop, Rev. Dr. Eunbee Ham draws on her training as a Marriage and Family Therapist and pastoral experience navigating conflict f...
2022-04-111h 00
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastHelen Jin Kim | One Year After Atlanta: Race, Empire, and American EvangelicalismOn March 28, 2022, Dr. Helen Jin Kim, Associate Professor of American Religious History at Candler School of Theology at Emory University, presented at the fourth Asian American Theology and Ministry Colloquium at Princeton Theological Seminary of this academic year. Dr. Kim discusses first what it means to recast the history of modern evangelical America by turning toward the Pacific and Asian America; second, the significance of such a project in light of the resurgence of anti-Asian violence, including the Atlanta spa shootings; and third, how to steward our gifts as AAPI students. The Center for Asian American C...
2022-04-0457 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastJoel Jin | Pastoring a Congregation of Whole People, not Perfect PeopleJanuary 24, 2022 | Mental Health and Asian Americans: Contexts and Strategies for Faith Leaders Asian American Christians can struggle with the experience of not feeling good enough. They perceive a gap between where they ideally ought to be and where they actually are. Across their personal, professional, and even spiritual lives, there is a tendency to expect perfection yet fall short of it. In turn, we might present ourselves as perfect, never offering ourselves the opportunity for care and healing. Although setting standards for ourselves is healthy, we are burdened when we feel like we constantly fall short o...
2022-03-2852 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastJin Lee | Mental Health and Spirituality: Know the Difference and Help AccordinglyJanuary 24, 2022 | Mental Health and Asian Americans: Contexts and Strategies for Faith Leaders Rev. Dr. Lee's workshop is designed to help church leaders better discern and process common psychological and relational challenges they may face in the church. We discuss how to distinguish between mental health and spiritually related problems and learn how to increase collaboration with local Christian mental health professionals when appropriate. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Jin Lee, private practitioner, The Living Counsel Ltd.; vice president, Korean American Wellness Association The newly expanded Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton The...
2022-03-1457 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastJanette Ok | Preaching as Asian AmericansOn February 24, 2022, Dr. Janette Ok, Associate Professor of New Testament at Fuller Seminary, presented at the third Asian American Theology and Ministry Colloquium at Princeton Theological Seminary of this year. Dr. Ok asks, What does it mean to preach in a way that reflects being Asian American? Is there such a thing as a distinctly Asian American voice and presence at the pulpit? This conversation explores possibilities for how to engage biblical interpretation as a contextual and liberative practice that interacts with Asian American identity. We consider how preaching can speak to the concrete needs and gifts of Asian...
2022-03-0750 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastRussell Jeung | Stop AAPI Hate and Racial TraumaJanuary 24, 2022 | Mental Health and Asian Americans Contexts and Strategies for Faith Leaders Plenary Lecture: "Stop AAPI Hate and Racial Trauma" Dr. Jeung’s talk discusses the collective racial trauma that our communities are facing during COVID-19, its historic precedence, and indigenous approaches toward healing. Speaker: Dr. Russell Jeung, professor of Asian American studies, San Francisco State University The newly expanded Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary comes at a critical time in the life of Asian America. Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial-ethnic demographic in the United States...
2022-02-2859 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastCarolyn Chen | When Work Becomes Religion in Silicon ValleyDr. Carolyn Chen, Associate Professor of Asian American and Asian Diaspora studies and Comparative Ethnic Studies at UC Berkeley, discusses what happens when work becomes religion—the subject of her forthcoming book Work Pray Code. Learn more at https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691219080/work-pray-codeThe Center for Asian American Christianity is a thought leader in the areas of Asian American theology and ministry. We curate a forward-thinking conversation about the issues confronting Asian American churches. Learn more about the Center for Asian American Christianity at https://www.ptsem.edu/academics/center-for-asian-american-christianity
2022-02-1751 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastDavid Chao | Opening Remarks to the 2022 Mental Health and Asian Americans ConferenceJanuary 24, 2022 | Mental Health and Asian Americans: Contexts and Strategies for Faith Leaders Speaker: Dr. David Chao, director, Center for Asian American ChristianityThe newly expanded Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary comes at a critical time in the life of Asian America. Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial-ethnic demographic in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the persistence of anti-Asian racism. Moreover, minority and immigrant churches are poised to transform the face of Christianity in the United States in the next few decades. The Center for Asian American C...
2022-02-1413 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastGeomon George | The Indian American Church and 'Being, Becoming, and Belonging'Dr. Geomon George, Dean and Co-Director of the MA program and Coordinator of the Thriving in Ministry Initiative at City Seminary of New York, discusses how the Indian American church navigates "being, becoming, and belonging" amid the circumstances of immigration and COVID-19. This episode was recorded on November 12, 2021.The Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary invites you to join the dialogue on Asian American faith, identity, social engagement, and ministry through our newsletter, blog, and upcoming conferences at ltiaa.com This is a public episode. If you wo...
2022-01-1933 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastMia Chang | Cultivating a Multiracial CommunityOn September 16, 2021, Rev. Dr. Mia Chang presented at the first Asian American Theology and Ministry Colloquium at Princeton Theological Seminary of the academic year. As Lead Pastor of a multicultural church community, Rev. Dr. Mia shares about her journey as a church planter and her vision for the church. To Rev. Dr. Mia, the church points to the Kingdom of God in all its mosaic hues and sounds—guiding a broken and divisive world to wholeness and healing. Rev. Dr. Mia was ordained as a pastor by the American Baptist Churches of New Jersey upon completing her...
2021-12-0642 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastAl Tizon | Identity Crisis - My Missionary Journey as a Fil-Am in Postcolonial PhilippinesOn October 28, 2021, Rev. Dr. Al Tizon presented at the second Asian American Theology and Ministry Colloquium at Princeton Theological Seminary of this academic year. Rev. Dr. Al discusses how a journey back to his homeland of the Philippines led him to a crisis of identity that continues to this day—confronting colonialism and paternalism on the one hand and his dignity as and sense of solidarity with Filipinos on the other. The Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary invites you to join the dialogue on Asian American faith, identity, social engagement, and ministry thr...
2021-11-3028 min
CAAMA Radio Network PodcastsCAAC Engagement Officer Janet TurnerThe Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (CAAC) has recently launched a new Vaccine Acceleration Program, which will include new engagement officers speaking to First Nations people in Alice Springs as well as communities throughout Central Australia.
These officers will be speaking to people in language, and be visiting town camps and communities, answering questions about Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca vaccines.
CAAC Engagement officer Janet Turner spoke to CAAMA’s Philippe Perez more about their work and encourage more of the community to get a vaccination against COVID-19.
2021-11-0808 min
Todas as Divisões01/11/2021 - Especial Sede do America e CAAC Brasil"TODAS AS DIVISÕES" vai ao ar toda segunda-feira, de 22h às 23h na Rádio Roquette-Pinto e é o programa que abre espaço para o futebol do Rio de Janeiro para as equipes de menor investimento que disputam as divisões inferiores do Campeonato Carioca, além das Séries C e D do Brasileirão. E ainda: futebol feminino, ligas amadoras, categorias de base e projetos sociais ligados ao futebol.Apresentação de Breno Monsef e comentários de Anderson Lima. Você pode acompanhar ao vivo em 94,1 FM no Rio, no site ou no app da Roquette...
2021-11-0256 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastJerry Park | Race, Religion, and 'Choosing My Traditions'Dr. Jerry Park discusses his sociological research on the public narratives behind Asian American Christian political engagement. This episode was recorded August 27, 2021.The Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary invites you to join the dialogue on Asian American faith, identity, social engagement, and ministry through our newsletter, blog, and upcoming conferences at ltiaa.com 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
2021-10-2149 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastJane Hong | Asian American Christians and the Transformation of U.S. EvangelicalismDr. Jane Hong discusses how Asians and Asian Americans participated in the entanglement of race, religion, and politics in the post-1965 immigration wave and the rise of the religious right. This episode was recorded September 17, 2021.The Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary invites you to join the dialogue on Asian American faith, identity, social engagement, and ministry through our newsletter, blog, and upcoming conferences at ltiaa.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caacptsem.s...
2021-10-2155 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastEasten Law: Asian American Belonging, Blurred Identities, and Boba TeaDr. Easten Law, Assistant Director of the Overseas Ministries Studies Center at Princeton Theological Seminary, discusses the relationship between Asian identity, American identity, and Christian identity. Dr. Law's research focuses on lived theology, religious pluralism, and public life in the context of contemporary China. This episode was recorded July 7, 2021.The Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary invites you to join the dialogue on Asian American faith, identity, social engagement, and ministry through our newsletter, blog, and upcoming conferences at ltiaa.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to...
2021-09-1344 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastHelen Jin Kim: Korean Christians and EvangelicalismDr. Helen Jin Kim discusses the role of Korean Christians in the making of modern evangelical America in her forthcoming book Race for Revival: How Cold War South Korea Shaped American Evangelical Empire. This episode was recorded July 15, 2021. The Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary invites you to join the dialogue on Asian American faith, identity, social engagement, and ministry through our newsletter, blog, and upcoming conferences at ltiaa.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ep...
2021-09-0651 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastRussell Jeung: Anti-Asian Hate and Restorative JusticeDr. Russell Jeung discusses with us the current state of anti-Asian hate in 2021 and the path to restorative justice. This episode was recorded on June 24, 2021.The Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary invites you to join the dialogue on Asian American faith, identity, social engagement, and ministry through our newsletter, blog, and upcoming conferences at ltiaa.com. 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
2021-08-2835 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastMelissa Borja and Jonathan Tran: 2021 AAT Conference - Part 2In this conversation, David Chao, Melissa Borja, and Jonathan Tran share why the 2021 Asian American Theology Conference is important and why they look forward to it.Conference registration is free: https://ltiaa.com/To learn more about the Asian American Program at Princeton Theological Seminary: https://www.ptsem.edu/student-life/asian-american-program/overview0:00 Why have an Asian American theology conference? Its pragmatic function and the need for a space to turn pain into power. 4:29 Presbyterians and Asian Americans.5:58 Racism and antiracism as theological issues: How d...
2021-04-1614 min
Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry PodcastMelissa Borja and Jonathan Tran: 2021 AAT Conference - Part 1In this conversation, David Chao, Melissa Borja, and Jonathan Tran discuss Asian American identity, the utility of ethnography for doing Asian American theology, and recent events surrounding anti-Asian racism. 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
2021-04-1526 min