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. 

https://youtu.be/7KHhAh4i6nc

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.

In this heartfelt episode, Kristen Whitmore and Wilson Wang sit down with ministry leaders Jamie Lam and JJ Raymond to explore how ethnic identity, faith, and adoption intersect in the lives of Asian American Christians. Together, they share deeply personal stories—from JJ’s experience as a transracial adoptee to Jamie’s journey as a single foster and adoptive mom—and reflect on how God redeems identity, family, and culture for His glory. This conversation invites listeners to see identity not as something to suppress or escape, but as a story God intentionally writes through our families, ethnic backgrounds, and faith communities.

00:00 Introduction to Ethnic Identity and Ministry

05:03 The Journey of Transracial Adoptees

09:46 Navigating Cultural Identity in College

14:59 Family Dynamics in Multiracial Contexts

19:50 Challenges of Adoption and Ethnic Identity

24:51 The Role of Faith in Shaping Identity

30:08 Observations on the Next Generation

35:09 Conclusion and Reflections on Community

Aaron Lee speaks with theologian and professor Adamson Co on his new book Providence in the Story of Scripture. The discussion centers on why God’s providence is practical, relational, and meant to draw us into partnership with Him. Adam shares his own story of discovering providence, his “Tomorrowland” illustration, the “eighth day of creation,” and how providence speaks uniquely to the Asian American experience.

https://sola.network/article/providence-in-the-story-of-scripture-an-interview-with-adamson-co/

Adamson Co (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of theology at California Baptist University in Riverside, California. Prior to academia, he practiced law for several years as an attorney. He has also served as a pastor in the Chicago area and Southern California, including as English congregation pastor at Mandarin Baptist Church of Los Angeles.

Aaron Lee is our Editorial Curator. Aaron also serves as the Social Media Officer of First Chinese Baptist Church of Walnut in California’s San Gabriel Valley, home to the largest concentration of Asian American communities in the United States. Visit him online at DiveInDigDeep.com.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Monica and Danny discuss the realities of drama and friendships in the lives of teenagers, and for parents to not minimize it, because it is so important to teenagers, yet they are not fully mature enough to deal with it.  They continue to talk about how parents can guide their teenagers through drama with their peers and how to guide their teenagers into godly gospel-centered relationships with their peers. 

https://youtu.be/Az3L9nqwk6c

In this episode of the Sola Network Leaders podcast, Dave Park, Aaron Chung, and Drew Hyun discuss the complex topic of ambition, particularly within the context of Christian ministry and the Asian American experience. They explore the dual nature of ambition, both godly and selfish, and how cultural backgrounds influence perceptions of ambition. The conversation delves into the importance of balancing ambition with humility and the role of risk-taking in leadership. The hosts share personal stories and insights on how ambition can be harnessed for positive impact in their communities and beyond.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ambition03:00 Cultural Influences on Ambition06:00 Balancing Ambition and Humility09:00 Risk-Taking in Leadership12:00 Ambition Aligned with Eternal Values15:00 Empowering the Next Generation18:00 Unity and Collaboration in Leadership21:00 Ambition for Community Impact

https://youtu.be/Pi8D27E4fBg