Confessions of a Pastor’s Kid

Confessions of a Pastor’s Kid

By Fresca ChavezReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Confessions of a Pastor’s Kid episodes

  • What is a successful church?
    In this episode, I had the honor and privilege of interviewing Eugene Kim who is a former pastor of over 20 years. He talks about growing up Korean American, what led him to becoming a pastor, and why he stepped down from his position. We also explore what is a “successful church” in this decade and talks about his new endeavor called New Wine Collective.
    48 min
  • A PK's journey with therapy

    In this episode, I interview Sharon Kwon who grew up as a Pastor's kid in a Korean American church. She talks about reconciling with her Korean identity, growing up with strict religious parents, and finding her own faith. Sharon is now a therapist, working with immigrant families and people with religious trauma. 

    I hope you enjoy hearing our candid and fun conversation as two kindred hearts, about healing from our past as pastor's daughters. 

    Notable Quotes: 

    "with therapy, you're getting agency, it's more [about] empowering you, the client, to make these decisions, to take these actions, instead of...waiting for God to make things better". 

    Follow Sharon Kwon at: 

    Instagram @talkwithsharon

    Website: sharonkwon.com 

    Practice: yellowchaircollective.com 

    Follow Me at: 

    Instagram @confessionsofapastorskid_

    45 min
  • Raised by White parents, an Adoptee speaks out

    In this episode, I talk with Hannah from @endlesswanderer on Instagram where she shares her story as a Transracial adoptee from china, raised by white parents, and also as a pastor's kid in a southern baptist church. She now works as a social worker in New York City and shares her hopes and vision for future adoptees. 

    Notable Quotes: 

    "Raised in a mentality that I'm basically white does more damage to me" 

    "Sometimes justice and missions don't mix, they don't go together"

    "Communities don't need more people to help. They need resources" 

    Contact me: 

    Instagram: @confessionsofapastorskid_ 

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Confessionsofapastorskid 


    47 min
  • Movie Review “A Week Away”
    In this episode, I review the Netflix Christian musical called, “A Week Away”. Spoiler Alert. If you haven’t seen it yet & want to, come back after you’ve seen the movie to listen to my conflicting thoughts of this advertised Christian musical. Contact: Instagram @confessionsofapastorskid_ or email [email protected]
    13 min
  • From Catholic School Girl to Sex Coach
    In this episode, I interview Frances, aka The Modern Life Coach in her story of growing up in the Philippines as a catholic school girl to becoming a sex and relationships coach in Canada. She talks about her rigid upbringing, her first tinder date that went bad, and how she overcame her past trauma and conditioning which led to her own sexual liberation. 
    You can reach Frances on Instagram @themodernlifecoach (previously _lifewithfran) or email [email protected] 
    Quotes: 
    "I came out of a value system where I was suppose to give selflessly to others before even acknowledging what I needed" 
    "If I'm going to have sex with the same person the rest of my life, I want it to be good" 
    "This journey to sexual liberation is so important to me because sexuality can be connected to spirituality"
    29 min
  • My Deconstructing Faith story
    Episode Timeline:
    [02:23] How I grew up
    [13:57] Why I’m starting this podcast
    [15:27] Definition of Deconstructing Faith
    [16:23] Definition of Decolonizing Faith
    Key Takeaways:
    -Growing up in church didn’t give me the choice to choose this faith.
    -Reading my bible and praying didn’t help me overcome post-partum depression.
    -I’m on a journey to own my faith or walk away.
    -It’s all about the journey, not the destination.
    Quotes:
    “If there was this god-shaped hole in me, then why wasn’t God filling it?”
    “I struggled to measure up to the expectations my parents had for me as the perfect christian girl.”
    References & Resources on Decontructing faith and Decolonizing faith:
    https://thedeconstructionnetwork.com/understanding-deconstruction/
    On instagram follow @phildrysdale
    and @joluehmann
    20 min

About Confessions of a Pastor’s Kid

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{Confessing my not so innocent secrets as a pastor’s daughter growing up in church.}