Episode 104 - Race, Capitalism, and The Divine Economy (feat. Jonathan Tran)

How do we engage and develop a framework of understanding for the topic of race in our times and how does it intersect with capitalism? Especially from an Asian experience in North America, how do we learn to unravel these assumptions and scripts that have formed our identity and relations to others? The invitation of God is to rediscover who we are and our purpose in God's divine economy and abundance. Check it out!!

Jonathan Tran - https://honors.baylor.edu/person/jonathan-tran-phd

Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capitalism

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Episode 103 - A Hybrid Future Hope (feat. Amos Yong)

How does the Holy Spirit guide us toward a newness in theology and practice of being the church? Reflecting on his immigrant heritage and his continuing development of Pentecostal Theology, Dr. Amos Yong shares about discovering the value of a hybrid approach among a plurality of voices that help us discern what God may be revealing for our place and time, especially in the intersection of Asian and North American experiences. Our friend Paul Lam also joins us as a guest host!

Amos Yong - www.fuller.edu/faculty/amos-yong/

The Future Of Evangelical Theology

Revelation - Belief: A Theological Commentary on the Bible

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Episode 103 - Insights On Reconciliation From A Conflicted Land (feat. Salim Munayer)

What might reconciliation look like in a nation with with historical and ongoing tensions and hostilities? How might that reveal and challenge our understanding? Xenia has an opportunity to sit down to hear from Dr. Salim Munayer in Jerusalem to hear his experiences and insights from his work with Musalaha, a ministry of reconciliation in Israel Palestine.

Musalaha Organization - musalaha.org

Through My Enemy's Eyes by Salim Munayer and Lisa Loden (2013)

Journey Through The Storm: Lessons from Musalaha - Ministry of Reconciliation by Salim Munayer (2020)

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Episode 102 - Modernity Gone Mad: Churches Without God?

What happens when we take the logic and wager of modernity to shape who we are as the church? Do we lose the presence and activity of God working among us? Join us for a fascinating conversation as we share what we've observed and wrestle through how this era of thinking has impacted how we live as His gathered and sent people.

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Episode 101 - To Be Or Not To Be (In A Denomination)

Being a part of a denomination connects us with a rich history and tradition, as well as provide us with needed support and oversight. At the same time, there can arise difficulties in how we interact and associate with one another amidst theological and philosophical differences. Join us for our discussion as we unpack some of our denominational experiences, ask the question of whether to stay or to leave, and share some the joys and challenges.

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Episode 100 - Reflecting On Our Journey

What an amazing number of years of conversations, learning, and navigating through being Canadian, Asian, and missional! In our 100th episode, we take some time to commemorate reaching this milestone and ponder if our views are still the same or perhaps have shifted. Join us as we take a look back and imagine where we go from here!

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Episode 99 - Christian Higher Education: In Touch With The Church And The World?

How do seminaries and Christian higher education form their students? Are they in touch with the local church and shaping people to engage the world? We reflect on our past and present experiences and consider the role and relevance of these institutions in preparing people for ministry. Join us on our conversation as we dive into these questions!

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Episode 98 - A Practice of Remembering: Our Tribute To Rev. Dr. Tim Tang

In this episode, we create a space around a table for remembering a friend and a colleague who had been an advocate for Canadian Asian ministries and left an indelible impact on the way we envision leadership, pastoral vocation, and following Jesus.  Join us as we reminisce and are challenged to continue to forge ahead with intentionality, love, and hopefulness.  

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Episode 97 - The Effects Of Individualization On Faith & The Church

Culture has been moving in a direction of becoming more and more individualized and this notion has had an indelible effect on how we conceptualize faith and the church. In our conversation today, we share observations, unpack its impact, and consider what practices we might need to resist against the negative effects. A timely discussion for what we all feel and see in our communities today!

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Episode 96 - Doing Local Contextual Theology

How is theology understood and practiced in our culture and context? When we see that the places we inhabit and the people we interact contain rich histories and meanings, we can begin to witness God's work and purposes breaking through, not in a universal or general way, but in the particulars and specifics of our contexts. Join us as we explore the hard and important work of connecting the gospel to our local cultures!

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