In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny welcomes back Pastor Justin Wong, an expert on youth culture,  to talk about youth culture.  They discuss if parents need to fear youth culture or how they can embrace it, to engage in the lives of their teenagers and children.  They also talk about the world of emojis and how elements of the unknown aspects of youth culture can be used to deepen our relationship with our teenagers.  Finally, they discuss the healthy partnership between parents and the youth ministry.

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In this episode of the SOLA Leaders' podcast, host Will Chang engages with Faith Chang, an author and leader in the church community. They discuss Faith's background in Chinese immigrant churches, her journey in leadership, and the cultural context that shapes perceptions of leadership roles. Faith shares her experiences with chronic illness and how it has influenced her understanding of suffering and empathy in leadership. The conversation also touches on generational differences in leadership perspectives among Asian Americans and the importance of community support. Faith's upcoming book aims to explore living a cruciform life in service to others, emphasizing the need for humility and openness in leadership.00:00 Introduction to Faith Chang02:50 Faith's Leadership Journey10:39 Cultural Context of Leadership22:09 Generational Perspectives on Leadership44:28 Suffering and Leadership01:04:12 Looking Ahead: Projects and Prayer Requests

In this conversation, Paul S. Kim discusses his new Bible study on the book of Daniel, sharing insights from his personal experiences as an Asian American and how they inform his understanding of the text. He emphasizes the importance of community, resilience, and cultural engagement for modern believers, while also reflecting on the significance of prayer and faithful obedience in the life of Daniel. The discussion highlights the relevance of Daniel’s story in today’s context and encourages listeners to explore their own faith journeys.

00:00 Introduction to Paul S. Kim and His Work

03:18 The Journey of Writing a Bible Study on Daniel

05:46 Personal Insights as an Asian American

09:08 Application of Daniel's Lessons for Asian Americans

14:05 Engaging and Disengaging with Culture

16:23 Favorite Stories from Daniel and Their Impact

19:04 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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.

Paul S. Kim, MDiv, DMin (current), is the Senior Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in San Diego, a multiethnic and intergenerational church that started as a church plant, merged with another church, and now actively engages in church planting and discipleship movements around the world. He is the author of Daniel: Firm in Adversity. Paul is married to Linda, and they have three children.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica discuss the idea of the Sandwich Generation as Asian Americans, and how it particularly impacts us. They discuss the dual forces of feeling obligated to taking care of one’s older parents, while also taking care of one’s own children and teenagers, and the impact that can have. They discuss hopeful ways that Asian American parents can navigate being the Sandwich Generation, as well as how they can seek their church and other community to support them. Follow @therootedministry and @thesolanetwork on Instagram for more updates!Follow and subscribe to Asian American Parenting wherever you listen to podcasts.

In this conversation, Danny Kwan and Monica Kim discuss their book 'Teenagers and Mental Health,' focusing on the mental health challenges faced by teenagers and the role of parents, pastors, and youth leaders in addressing these issues. They share their personal experiences, cultural context, and the importance of compassion and understanding in youth ministry. They also emphasize the need for collaboration between caregivers and the church to support teenagers effectively.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Mental Health in Teenagers03:18 The Journey to Writing the Book06:39 Personal Experiences and Cultural Context10:42 Advocating for Mental Health as Asian Americans15:38 Understanding Specific Mental Health Struggles20:34 The Role of Caregivers in Mental Health25:53 Advice for Youth Workers29:54 Collaboration in Creative ProjectsDanny Kwon, Ph.D., serves as the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry. Before joining Rooted, Danny Kwon served as Youth and Family Pastor at Yuong Sang Church, a bicultural, bilingual Korean-American congregation outside Philadelphia for 29 years. He is married to Monica, a Christian counselor and psychologist, and they have three children.Monica Kim, Ph.D., is a Christian counselor, has taught counseling courses as an associate faculty at CCEF and a lecturer at WTS, and has been a seminar speaker at numerous conferences including the CCEF National Conferences. She has worked in church ministry for more than 25 years and is currently a part of the pastoral staff at her local church.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: https://www.diveindigdeep.com/

In this conversation, Steve Chang interviews Enoch Liao, the English congregation pastor of Boston Chinese Evangelical Church and cofounder of the Chinese Heritage Church Collaborative. They discuss Enoch's background, networking among Chinese heritage churches, calling in ministry, and cultural identity within the church. Enoch shares insights on the challenges and opportunities faced by Chinese heritage churches and emphasizes the need for connection and support among pastors. The conversation concludes with reflections on longevity in ministry and encouragement for younger leaders.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Enoch Liao and His Background02:30 The Chinese Heritage Church Collaborative: Origins and Purpose05:45 Building Connections Among Chinese Heritage Churches07:44 The Importance of Networking in Ministry10:35 Understanding the Concept of Chinese Heritage Church13:53 The Future of Chinese Heritage Churches and Their Identity21:53 Understanding Chinese Heritage Churches24:36 The Shift in Multi-Ethnic Ministry25:39 Commitment to Local Church: A Calling30:44 Navigating Leadership Challenges37:31 The Importance of Relationships in Ministry

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica discuss the difficult and often neglected topic of generational trauma, passed on from our immigrant parents to our now 2nd and 3rd generation parents, as well as how it impacts our present families and parenting of our teenagers and children. They discuss the need yet difficulty to recognize it and its consequences. Finally, they discuss finding gospel hope as parents (and adults) in the midst of generational trauma. Follow @therootedministry and @thesolanetwork on Instagram for more updates! Follow and subscribe to Asian American Parenting wherever you listen to podcasts.

In this conversation, Joel Kim, the president of Westminster Seminary California, shares his journey from a Korean immigrant family to his current leadership role. He discusses the unique challenges and responsibilities of being a seminary president, the cultural differences in leadership, and the future of the Korean American church. Joel emphasizes the importance of resilience in ministry, the impact of generational differences, and the need for prayer and support for the seminary. He also reflects on personal experiences that have shaped his leadership style and offers insights for younger leaders in the church.

• 00:00 Introduction to Joel Kim’s Journey
• 04:10 Leadership Experience at Westminster Seminary
• 10:00 The Stress of Ministry: Seminary vs. Local Church
• 12:33 Cultural Dynamics in Leadership
• 17:07 Embracing Identity as a Korean American Leader
• 24:16 The Future of the Korean American Church
• 27:54 The Broader Impact of Asian American Voices
• 29:31 Generational Differences in Korean American Pastors
• 33:30 Encouragement for Second-Generation Leaders
• 38:17 Personal Insights and Reflections
• 45:02 Prayer Requests for Westminster Seminary

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In the following interview, Dr. Yohan Lee (Biola University) weighs in on a small sampling of questions about AI’s applications and its impact on our current moment. This conversation isn’t meant to be exhaustive, nor is it meant to be the be-all end-all for the questions discussed. We hope it’s a conversation starter that can lead to more discussion and thought processing about our ever changing modern age, and spark ideas about how Christians can interact with our current moment in order to share the gospel with all.0:00 Intro & Background1:32 Dr. Lee’s Faith Background2:50 What is Artificial Intelligence (Explain to me like I’m five years old)3:24 A discussion about AI Ethics7:14 Some Positive Applications of AI12:36 Help! AI Took My Job 18:04 AI and Higher Education21:47 Technology & The Church

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica sit down and talk about dating in Asian American faith, culture, and the lives of teenagers.  They consider the views of dating growing up as Asian Americans and how it has changed.  They then discuss a parent’s approach to dating and how it relates to racial issues, faith, and how and when as parents, we can talk about dating with our teenagers.  

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