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Moral MazeDoes intent matter?Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has pulled his new children's book from the shelves after complaints that it stereotyped Indigenous Australians. Some First Nations leaders have called the book "offensive". Oliver says it was not his “intention".This case raises philosophical questions about the role of intent in the way we act and in the way we judge the actions of others. If harm is measured by the impact of an action rather than the intention behind it, how much does the intention matter at all? The fact that the law distinguishes between murder and manslaughter suggests that in...2024-11-1456 min
Cross-Cultural PsychSelf-compassion as a Christian practice: A conversation with Dr. Joel JinJoel Jin, PhD, MATM, is an affiliate faculty at Sentio University's Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Program and an upcoming Acting Assistant Professor at University of Washington's Department of Family Medicine. He received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology and a M.A in theology and ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary. He was an Assistant Professor at Seattle Pacific University's Department of Clinical Psychology for the past 4 years. Joel is a co-author of Deliberate Practice in Multicultural Therapy, recently published by the American Psychological Association's Essentials in Deliberate Practice book series.2024-06-071h 01
Cross-Cultural PsychStudy abroad as an opportunity to love our neighbors: A conversation with Dr. Sara ShabanSara Shaban is a critical/cultural scholar focused on the intersections between media, women’s social movements, and geopolitics in the Middle East. Shaban’s academic work is rooted within the theoretical frameworks of transnationalism and femonationalism. Her award-winning research is published in the International Journal of Communication and Communication and Critical Cultural Studies. She recently published her first book, Iranian Feminism and Transnational Ethics in Media Discourse.
Prior to life in academia, Shaban worked in U.S. local news as a producer before pursuing freelance journalism in Israel, the West Bank, and Sierra Leone. Shaban is fueled by...2024-05-3159 min
Cross-Cultural PsychImproving literacy instruction: A conversation with Dr. Jorge PreciadoDr. Preciado joined the School of Education (SOE) faculty in 2010. Dr. Preciado teaches courses in Special Education and Teacher Education at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Dr. Preciado’s research specializes in literacy development, with a focus on Latino English learners and struggling readers among elementary school age students. Moreover, Dr. Preciado’s research includes decreasing problem behaviors and increasing academic engagement and social skills competence among Latino English learners. Dr. Preciado received his Ph.D. in Special Education with an emphasis in positive behavioral intervention supports (PBIS) and literacy from the University of Oregon.2024-05-1757 min
Cross-Cultural PsychJeong (정) as a social obligation: a conversation with Dr. Loli KimDr Loli Kim is a cross-cultural multimodalist-semanticist-pragmatist specialising in Korea. She received her Doctorate in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, specialising in Korean studies, at the University of Oxford, where she is now Postdoctoral Researcher on the Leverhulme Grant, researching the communication and folklore of Korea’s Haenyeo. She publishes widely on Asian communication and cross-cultural analytic frameworks, and was the winner of the Hendrick Hamel Prize in 2023 for her innovative contribution to Korean studies in her book Understanding Korean Film: A Cross-Cultural Perspective. Loli is also the Editor and co-visionary behind Bloomsbury’s Foodscaping Asia series, and Assistant Edit...2024-05-101h 03
Cross-Cultural PsychThe science of forgiveness: A conversation with Dr. Everett WorthingtonEverett L. Worthington, Jr., Ph.D., is Commonwealth Professor Emeritus at Virginia Commonwealth University. He holds a Faculty Affiliate appointment at the Institute for Quantitative Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University (Human Flourishing Program), and he is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Virginia. He has published widely on the science of self- and other-forgiveness among other topics, and he has developed the REACH Forgiveness model (see www.EvWorthington-forgiveness.com for free resources), supported in over 30 published randomized controlled trials, and other practical interventions to help people reach their potential.2024-05-031h 07
Cross-Cultural PsychGender theology: A conversation with Dr. Jennifer McKinneyJennifer McKinney (PhD, Purdue University) is Professor of Sociology and Director of Women’s Studies at Seattle Pacific University. Jennifer is the author of Making Christianity Manly Again: Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill Church, and American Evangelism and co-author (with Martin Lee Abbott) of Understanding and Applying Research Design (Wiley 2013). Jennifer’s research has published in The Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, The Sociological Quarterly, The Journal of Youth Ministry, The Chronicle of Higher Education, and Christianity Today.2024-04-1955 min
Cross-Cultural PsychRacism and Total (with a big T) depravity: A conversation with Dr. Alexander JunAlexander Jun, Ph.D. conducts research on equity and justice in higher education around the world. He is author of numerous books including White Jesus: The Architecture of Racism in Religion and Education. Alex is an ordained Ruling Elder and was the former moderator of the 45th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America. He and his family lived and worked in Cambodia 2010-2013. His latest book, Global White Supremacy: Anti-Blackness, and University as Colonizer, was released in May, 2023. Alex holds a Ph.D. in education policy from the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern...2024-04-1258 min
Cross-Cultural PsychKintsugi Bowl and God's grace over our weakness: A conversation with Dr. Kenneth T. WangKenneth T. Wang, PhD is a Professor in Clinical Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary, a licensed psychologist in California & Illinois, and a fellow of the American Psychological Association. He received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Penn State University. Prior to Fuller, Kenneth taught at University of Missouri and worked as a staff psychologist at the University of Illinois and a counselor at National Dong-Hwa University in Taiwan. Kenneth’s research focuses on perfectionism, psychological measurement, and cross-cultural psychological adjustment.2024-04-0555 min
Cross-Cultural PsychTranslanguaging is a Superpower: A conversation with Dr. Grace Inae BlumGrace Inae Blum is an Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction-ELL/Bilingual Education at Seattle Pacific University. Her experiences as a daughter of first-generation Korean immigrants, mother to two school-aged, biracial children, and former P-12/ Adult Literacy educator greatly inform her commitments toward culturally sustaining teaching, scholarship, and service.
Dr. Blum has worked in a variety of educational settings. Prior to her work as a teacher educator, she was an elementary school teacher having worked in both bilingual and mainstream classrooms in public schools in the greater Chicagoland and Los Angeles areas. She has also worked...2024-03-081h 07
Cross-Cultural PsychCRT and Christian Faith: A conversation with Dr. Robert Chao RomeroRobert Chao Romero is an associate professor in the UCLA departments of Chicana/o Studies and Central America Studies, and Asian American Studies. He received his Ph.D. from UCLA in Latin American History and his Juris Doctor from U.C. Berkeley, and is also an attorney. Romero is the author of several books, including, “The Chinese in Mexico, 1882-1940” and “Brown Church: Five Centuries of Latina/o Social Justice, Theology, and Identity.” “The Chinese in Mexico” received the Latina/o Studies book award from the Latin American Studies Association and “Brown Church” received the InterVarsity Press Readers’ Choice Award for best aca...2024-03-0245 min
Cross-Cultural PsychGiving each story the gravity it deserves: A conversation with Halfie Project's Becky White and Cedric StoutBecky White has been a radio DJ, EDM singer, translator, magazine editor and fashion model - all experiences that she draws upon in the many facets of her work. A biracial Korean-American, she grew up as a military kid and has split her life between the United States and South Korea. Her experiences as a mixed Korean in Korea led her to create the Halfie Project 혼혈이야기, through which she explores mixed Korean identity, both culturally and ethnically, around the world, through multiple mediums including photography, writing, film and interviews. After meeting her partner, Cedric, in Seoul, they decided to relocate t...2024-02-2359 min
Cross-Cultural PsychOn polyculturalism, multiculturalism, and DEI: A conversation with Dr. Helen ChungHelen H. Chung, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, WA. She researches inclusive leadership, workplace diversity, storytelling in organizations, and subjective time. Helen is also Founder and Principle of Pathways Coaching and Consulting. In her non-working hours, Helen enjoys hiking PNW trails with her doodle and traveling with her family.
2024-02-1651 min
Cross-Cultural PsychTeaching as Plausible Extensions of Christian Faith - A conversation with David I. SmithDr. David I. Smith is Professor of Education, Calvin University; Director of the Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning, Calvin University; Coordinator of the de Vries Institute for Global Faculty Development, Calvin University; and Senior Editor of the International Journal of Christianity and Education.
David earned his B.A. in Modern Languages (German and Russian) at Oxford University; a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of Nottingham; an M.Phil. in Philosophy of Education/Philosophical Theology from the Institute for Christian Studies, Toronto; and a Ph.D. in Education with a specialism in Curriculum...2024-02-0957 min
Cross-Cultural PsychHealing with K-Dramas: A conversation with Jeanie ChangJeanie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She is an accomplished international speaker, providing keynotes and workshops for corporations, community organizations, and colleges. Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona's Noonchi, which provides mental health education and resources for organizations around the world. It is also a global tour operator, offering K-Culture tours including K-Drama and K-Pop sites, cultural activities, and wellness experiences.
Jeanie is also the Founder and CEO of Your Change Provider, a clinical practice based in the USA founded on solutions and her unique, trademarked f...2024-01-261h 05
Cross-Cultural PsychBecoming a Cultural Chameleon: A conversation with Dr. Michelle Ami ReyesMichelle Ami Reyes, PhD, is a certified cultural intelligence (CQ) coach who has trained 500+ leaders over 10+ years in cultivating inclusive, thriving workplaces with proven strategies and systems. She is the founder of Success Culture Coaching and is passionate about helping leaders navigate cross-cultural dynamics and thrive in diverse work contexts. She is also the award-winning author of the book, Becoming All Things, a seasoned expert with a PhD in cross-cultural work and the co-founder of two multicultural non-profits. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, NBC News.com, and Good...2024-01-1958 min
Cross-Cultural PsychWhen Angels in Heaven Do Not Look Like Me: A Conversation with Dr. Simon HowardDr. Simon Howard is the Director of the Psychology of Racism, Identity, Diversity, and Equity (PRIDE) lab and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami. He is a first-generation college graduate who completed his undergraduate degree at San Jose State University. Dr. Howard went on to earn his Ph.D. in Social Psychology at Tufts University. Using experimental methods drawn from cognitive, perceptual, and social investigations his research aims to understand and address contemporary racism. To this end he has conducted research on the interpersonal and contextual influences on racially biased perception, judgment...2024-01-1248 min
Cross-Cultural PsychA conversation with Marcella LockeMarcella recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a Bachelor's in Developmental Psychology. She is a Kim Lab alum where she conducted an independent study examining the cultural and religious correlates of Asian American help-seeking. She is an aspiring Speech Language Pathologist and is currently taking a gap year working as a paraprofessional in an elementary Special Education classroom.2024-01-0529 min
Cross-Cultural PsychA conversation with Dr. Michelle R. Loyd-PaigeDr. Michelle R. Loyd-Paige is a woman who loves God, loves family, loves life, and enjoys good food. The first-born child of two African Americans, Michelle identifies as an African-American woman and has spent much of her adult life teaching about the beauty and challenges of diversity, fighting for justice, and preaching the love of God. Michelle began traveling the world at a young age as her father's military duty stations changed every three or so years. It was this constant movement to lands near and far that guided her to become a bridge-builder. Michelle earned her PhD in...2023-11-171h 01
Cross-Cultural PsychA conversation with Dr. Raedene CopelandDr. Raedene Copeland is the founder of Achieve Brand Consulting, a global leadership brand development consultancy. She delivers captivating keynotes and transformative trainings on leadership as a global language to support organizations’ missional goals and develop leaders of distinction. For over the past decade she has served both as a tenured professor of apparel merchandising and design and most recently an assistant provost for the faculty research and development office. Despite living in the United States for the past 25 years, she remains grounded in her Trinbagonian culture and committed to spotlighting the diaspora’s holistic brilliance. She currently serves as t...2023-11-101h 23
Cross-Cultural PsychA conversation with Dr. Liz LinLiz Lin is a psychologist, a writer, and the co-founder of Progressive Asian American Christians. She has a PhD in clinical psychology, as well as master's degrees in psychology and theology, from Fuller Theological Seminary. Previously, she taught in Fuller's Graduate School of Psychology, Newbigin House of Studies, and the Faith and Justice Network. She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.2023-11-0355 min
Cross-Cultural PsychA conversation with Dr. Veola VazquezDr. Veola Vazquez is a Professor of Psychology at Cal Baptist University. She serves as the Diversity Coordinator for CBU’s PsyD program, and she also teaches the Cultural Diversity class within the program. Her most recent book is Healing Conversations on Race: Four Key Practices from Scripture and Psychology.
P.S.: We apologize for the audio issues in this episode. After consulting with Dr. Vazquez, we agreed to release the episode despite the audio problems. Thanks for your patience as we, in the Kim Lab, are still learning the ways!2023-10-2743 min
Cross-Cultural PsychA conversation with Dr. Marcia WebbDr. Webb has been teaching at Seattle Pacific University for more than 25 years. She is the author of the book, Toward a Theology of Psychological Disorder. Her areas of research and scholarship have focused on the integration of psychology and theology, particularly with regard to psychological disorders; the experiences of guilt and shame; as well as trauma and anger with God.2023-10-2044 min
Cross-Cultural PsychA conversation with Dr. David A. TizzardDr. David A. Tizzard (datizzard@swu.ac.kr) has a Ph.D. in Korean Studies and lectures at Seoul Women's University and Hanyang University. He is a social/cultural commentator and musician who has lived in Korea for nearly two decades. He writes a weekly column in the Korea Times and is also the host of the Korea Deconstructed podcast.2023-10-061h 01
Cross-Cultural PsychA conversation with Dr. David WangDavid C. Wang, Th.M., Ph.D. is a pastor of spiritual formation at One Life City Church (Fullerton, CA), licensed psychologist (drdavidcwang.com), and the Cliff and Joyce Penner Chair for the Formation of Emotionally Healthy Leaders and Associate Professor of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasadena, CA, USA). His academic and applied work focuses on the holistic formation of Christian leaders, inclusive of the formation of emotional health and resilience alongside the leader’s intellectual and spiritual formation. He is the editor of the Journal of Psychology and Theology and conducts research on trauma and traumatic stress, sp...2023-09-2942 min
Cross-Cultural PsychA conversation with Dr. Brittany TausenDr. Brittany Tausen is a social-cognitive psychologist. Dr. Tausen's research focuses on the causes and consequences of dehumanization. Additionally, her research probes factors that cultivate socially conscious communities and foster the mental health and well-being of marginalized group members. Dr. Tausen lives in Seattle, WA with her partner Kris, two tiny humans Odyn (4) and Aksel (1), and one (not so tiny) rottweiler, Reeses. As a family, they enjoy hiking, playing at the beach, and trying new foods.2023-09-221h 05
Cross-Cultural PsychA conversation with Dr. Jessica ChenFengJessica ChenFeng, PhD, LMFT is an associate professor of marriage and family therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary. She has been a practicing MFT for almost 2 decades and consults with academic, healthcare and church organizations to improve the well-being of people within their communities. Her research and clinical work center around social contextual intersections of race, gender, generation, trauma, and spirituality. Jessica has been shaped by multi-denominational faith contexts (Presbyterian, United Methodist, American Baptist, Adventist, Jesuit) and is grateful for the ways these traditions have shaped the contours and depths of her Christian faith. She identifies as a second-generation Taiwanese...2023-09-1553 min
Cross-Cultural PsychA conversation with Dr. David MyersDr. Myers is a professor of psychology at Hope College, where he has taught for many years. David has 17 books published, chapters in over 60 books, numerous journal articles, and also blogs at TalkPsych.com. His latest book is titled How Do We Know Ourselves?: Curiosities and Marvels of the Human Mind which is a collection of essays connecting psychological science to everyday life. Impressive fact that I saw on Wikipedia: According to the Open Syllabus Project, David is most frequently cited among authors on psychology syllabi. David also writes about the intersection of Christian faith and psychological science. For...2023-09-0838 min
Cross-Cultural PsychA conversation with Dr. Peter Rivera
Some time ago, two SPU colleagues and I collaborated on a Christian Scholar Review's blog series titled "When the Professional Becomes Personal: Opportunities and Challenges for Faculty of Color Teaching DEI Courses" (https://christianscholars.com/these-are-my-students-a-reflection-on-three-different-student-profiles-in-my-dei-course/). We each reflected on the rewards and pains of teaching about diversity in our classrooms, especially as faculty teaching in Christian higher education.
This interview is with Dr. Peter Rivera, Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy at Seattle Pacific University. Read his blog piece here: https://christianscholars.com/guest-post-benefits-and-challenges-of-teaching-a-dei-course-one-ethnic-racial-minority-instructors-reflection/
2023-09-0835 min
Cross-Cultural PsychA conversation with Dr. Jordan ShannonSome time ago, two SPU colleagues and I collaborated on a Christian Scholar Review's blog series titled "When the Professional Becomes Personal: Opportunities and Challenges for Faculty of Color Teaching DEI Courses" (https://christianscholars.com/these-are-my-students-a-reflection-on-three-different-student-profiles-in-my-dei-course/). We each reflected on the rewards and pains of teaching about diversity in our classrooms, especially as faculty teaching in Christian higher education.
This first interview is with Dr. Jordan Shannon, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Seattle Pacific University (Dr. Shannon is now teaching at Seattle University). Read his blog piece here: https://christianscholars.com/guest-post-a-volcanic-tightrope/
2023-09-0540 min
Korea DeconstructedDr. Paul Youngbin Kim: Cross-Cultural Psychology and Korean Behavior | Korea Deconstructed #043This is a conversation about behavioral patterns passed down over generations which then produce real-life manifestations of cultural concepts. We explore the symbiotic relationship between values, behavior, and material conditions as well as how acculturation takes place at different speeds in each domain. Dr. Kim explores culturally-bound syndromes such as hwabyeong (화병) and then explains the behavioral psychologist view of han (한), jeong (정), nunchi (눈치), and chaemyeon (체면). Paul Youngbin Kim is a Professor of Psychology at Seattle Pacific University. He received a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Notre Dame in 2010. His scholarly interests are in Asian and Asian Americ...2022-12-271h 02