In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Monica and Danny discuss the important topic of guilt in parenting when there is failure as parents. They also discuss the important topic of emotional regulation and its implications for parents and their parenting. They address losing one’s temper as a parent, feeling guilt when failing as a parent, and how to move away from the guilt and shame we might feel as a parent, to genuine repentance in Christ and to our teenagers. Additional Resourceshttps://rootedministry.com/parenting-as-a-child-of-god/ https://rootedministry.com/gospel-astonished-parenting/

In this episode of the Sola Network Leaders Podcast, hosts Kristin Whitmore, Wilson Wang, and Rika Matoba Lopez engage in a candid discussion about sexual addiction and love addiction, particularly within the context of the church. They explore the hidden prevalence of these issues, the impact of family dynamics, and the importance of creating safe spaces for open conversations. The episode emphasizes the need for accountability, the damaging effects of pornography, and offers hope and resources for recovery, encouraging church leaders to address these topics openly and supportively.

00:00 Introduction to the Conversation on Sexual Addiction

02:50 Understanding Love Addiction and Its Impact

05:47 The Role of Family Dynamics in Addiction

09:06 Defining Love Addiction and Its Characteristics

11:57 Bringing Conversations About Addiction to the Church

14:45 Creating Safe Spaces for Discussion

18:10 The Importance of Accountability in Recovery

21:05 Engaging with Sexual Addiction and Pornography

23:55 Statistics on Sexual Addiction in the Church

27:05 The Damaging Effects of Pornography

29:56 Hope and Resources for Recovery

33:11 Final Thoughts and Prayer for Healing

In this conversation, Tom discusses the importance of writing with the intention of glorifying God rather than seeking personal validation. He emphasizes that true worth comes from faith and grace, not from accomplishments or the quality of one’s work. Tom reflects on the temptation to fall into a works mindset and highlights the significance of Ephesians 2:10 in understanding one’s identity in Christ.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica consider the topic of the long-term faith of teenagers, after they graduate high school and beyond into adulthood. They challenge Asian American parents of teenagers and children to nurture long-term faith in their children and teenagers, and discuss factors impacting a faith that lasts. They also discuss differences in immigrant generations raising their children and teenagers versus subsequent generations, and challenge listeners to learn from prior generations.

Written and read by Faith Chang.Full article:https://sola.network/article/to-those-who-feel-the-pull-of-hopelessness/Faith Chang (B.S. Cornell University; Certificate in Christian Studies, Westminster Theological Seminary) serves at Grace Christian Church of Staten Island where her husband is a pastor. She is a mom of four, team member at WTS Books, and author of Peace Over Perfection, Enjoying a Good God When You Feel You're Never Good Enough. You can find more of her writing on her Substack:http://faithchang.substack.com/

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica discuss the idea of family rhythms and their importance for teenagers and parents, especially with teenagers, from both a biblical perspective and also supported by current research. They acknowledge that while it is not always easy to establish these with teenagers for parents, that they are not only important but are very impactful. They follow up this discussion by considering ways parents can structure and establish these rhythms with their teenagers.

Wilson Wang interviews Jason Min, lead pastor of Citizens LA (downtown Los Angeles), about pastoring a predominantly Asian American church in the heart of LA. Jason reflects on planting four months before COVID, how that “reset” shaped Citizens’ identity, and how they navigate LA culture – trend-setting, creative, image-driven – while resisting its idols of celebrity, hustle, and consumerism. They also talk about silence and solitude, emotionally healthy spirituality, authenticity, and the unique role Asian American churches can play in the wider body of Christ.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Monica and Danny discuss ways parents of teenagers can either build bridges of communication or break down bridges of communication with their teenagers. They discuss ways that parents can both connect and nurture ways of communicating with their teenagers, which can help with their mental and spiritual well-being, versus causing more stressors in their lives. 

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In this episode of the Sola Network Leaders Podcast, Aaron Chung (Exilic Church, NYC) sits down with pastors Drew Hyun (Hope Church, NYC) and Dave Park (Mosaic Christian Fellowship, Northvale, NJ) to talk honestly about money, discipleship, and the heart – especially in high-cost, finance-driven cities like New York.They share their family-of-origin stories around money – bankruptcy, scarcity mentality, parents who modeled radical generosity – and explore why money is so often taboo in the church, even though Scripture talks about it constantly. From first principles in Genesis, to the idol of saving, to generosity as spiritual formation, they wrestle with questions like:How do we tell the difference between wise stewardship and hoarding?Is there such a thing as foolish generosity?What does faithful risk look like in investing?How can Christians in finance-heavy contexts use their gifts to advance God’s kingdom?Dave also shares about Korah Funds and the need for sustainable financial structures that support long-term ministry in expensive cities, and the episode closes with a strong reminder from Ecclesiastes: money will not love you back – but generosity can lead to deep joy.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Money and Ministry01:07 Personal Histories with Money03:39 Generosity in the Church06:54 Discipleship and Money Management09:19 Biblical Principles of Wealth10:00 Balancing Saving and Generosity12:58 The Impact of Frugality on Relationships16:03 Faithful Generosity vs. Foolish Generosity17:51 Radical Generosity and Character19:48 Kingdom Consciousness in Financial Decisions20:52 Faith, Risk, and Investment23:19 The Intersection of Ministry and Money26:45 Stewardship and Generosity29:16 The True Nature of Money and Happiness

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Monica and Danny talk about the support parents need in raising their teenagers and children, as well as the concept of rest and renewal. They discuss the harmfulness of parents venting to their children. They also discuss the differences in the views of the concept of support, rest, and renewal in our immigrant parents versus subsequent generations of parents. Moreover, they describe ways parents can seek out support, as well as rhythms of rest and renewal, to continue in their parenting journey.