SOLA Network

Catch up with Hannah Chao, SOLA Network’s editor, as she shares about the 2020 SOLA Network Magazine (read it online as a flipbook or as a free PDF) as well as one of her favorite articles of the year, SOLA’s Hidden Gems of 2020.

Watch on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vureOZqltOk&list=PLAoJ5wNGQQE2OUp1eKCu2jHWu_WT3_R_D&index=1

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Transcript:

https://sola.network/article/best-articles-from-2020-interview

SOLA Network Magazine (Flipbook)

https://issuu.com/solanetwork/docs/sola_magazine_2020

SOLA Network Magazine (PDF)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TkVJ5DklgRqyicTosAzBNqhgBfZpvHrp/view

SOLA's Hidden Gems of 2020:

https://sola.network/article/sola-hidden-gems-of-2020

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Written and read by Patreeya Thorn.

Watch the video on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2leGiUD-YM&list=PLAoJ5wNGQQE2OUp1eKCu2jHWu_WT3_R_D&index=1

Read the article on our website:

https://sola.network/article/finding-wide-open-spaces-covid

Alice Kim (Emmausccs.com) reads her article, Two Ways We Can Better Appreciate Our Pastors.

"October is Pastors Appreciation Month. Over the years, my husband, now in this 28th year of ministry, has been showered with written words, delicious meals, generous gift cards, and much-desired services like babysitting for our then toddlers, all affirming his impact in ministry. But as I think of some, trudging through prolonged and unrelenting seasons of discouragement, I wonder, what else is needed to help pastors finish faithfully."

Read the article:

https://sola.network/article/two-ways-appreciate-our-pastors

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Alice Kim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Emmaus Counseling and Consulting Services (emmausccs.com) where she offers gospel-centered therapy to the DC Metro area. She finds deep fulfillment in engaging people’s stories and bearing witness to the good work of God to redeem and restore. She is married to Sam Kim, pastor at Christ Central Presbyterian Church in Centreville, VA and they raise their two high-school-age daughters and goldendoodle. Her past times include treasure hunting at thrift stores and catching up with friends over a cup of coffee.

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This is Part 2 of a conversation between Pastor Thabiti Anyabwile of Anacostia Bible Church and Pastor Michael Lee, a member of the SOLA Council.

In this video, we learn about what gives Pastor Thabiti hope in the recent conversations about race and how to be engaged as Christians, even if the debate is in a secular space. We hope this conversation will be encouraging and challenging to our audience.

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Read the article version of this conversation:

https://sola.network/article/long-journey-towards-biblical-justice-part-2

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Building unity within the body of Christ requires listening to and learning from fellow Christian brothers and sisters, especially on complex topics like race and racial reconciliation. 

So the SOLA Network is excited to present a conversation between Pastor Thabiti Anyabwile of Anacostia Bible Church and SOLA Council Member Michael Lee in two parts. 

In this first part of their conversation, we learn about how we can better define “biblical justice” and how Christians can navigate and be faithful witnesses in the public square. We hope this conversation will be encouraging and challenging to our audience. Look for part two tomorrow.

Watch the video on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKXJ5fdcN_k&feature=youtu.be

Shownotes:

Read the article version of this conversation:

https://sola.network/article/long-journey-towards-biblical-justice-part-1

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Aaron speaks with Daniel Eng about Christian scholarship, academia, hermeneutics, and representation.

1. You are a Ph. D. candidate at the University of Cambridge. What does this look like?

2. You are writing the New commentary on James for the forthcoming New Testament in Color. What is your writing process for a commentary, and what can we expect from this volume?

3. You wrote 6 Movies on Disney+ for Discussing Biblical Values with Your Family for SOLA. Mulan is coming out on Disney+. How should AA Christians think about representation and faith when watching films? 

Shownotes:

Watch this interview on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKd66U5BzoU&list=PLAoJ5wNGQQE2OUp1eKCu2jHWu_WT3_R_D&index=1

Read the article version of this interview:

https://sola.network/article/new-testament-in-color

6 Movies on Disney+ for Discussing Biblical Values with Your Family

https://sola.network/article/movies-biblical-values-family

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Aaron interviews author and speaker Trillia Newbell about her book, Beautifully Distinct. They discuss Christian worldview, cultural engagement, and give encouragement to writers.

1. Why is it important to have a Biblical, Christian worldview?

2. How can we discuss worldview issues and practice cultural engagement in our churches today?

3. How can young writers find their niche?

Shownotes:

Watch the interview on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydTO5kij94E&list=PLAoJ5wNGQQE2OUp1eKCu2jHWu_WT3_R_D&index=1

Read the article version of this interview:

https://sola.network/article/how-to-engage-the-world

Beautifully Distinct:

https://www.thegoodbook.com/beautifully-distinct

Trillia's website:

http://www.trillianewbell.com/

Aaron's book review:

https://musicgoon.tumblr.com/post/619826341541478400/book-review-beautifully-distinct-by-trillia

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Rachel Seo is a rising senior at UC San Diego, where she is majoring in literature and writing. She wrote "What “Wedding Night” Videos Say about Christian Influencer Culture."

Watch the video on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/JGvmAB_lfJo

1. What is "Christian influencer" culture?

2. What does it mean to "forsake the numbers" and what does it look like?

3. Why do you think it is important for Christians to think through these types of topics? What advice would you give to young Christians as they attempt to think through these issues?

4. How should churches and pastors handle their social media?

5. What are the pros and cons of your YouTube platform, any lessons learned, and warnings or encouragement for those looking to start and build up their channels?

Read the article version of this interview:

https://sola.network/article/part-of-christian-influencer-culture

Shownotes:

What “Wedding Night” Videos Say about Christian Influencer Culture: https://christandpopculture.com/what-wedding-night-videos-say-about-christian-influencer-culture/

Articles by Rachel: https://christandpopculture.com/author/rachelalisonseogmail-com/

Rachel's website: https://rachelseo.com/

Rachel's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rachelaseo

Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelaseo/

Rachel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/rrachelalisonn

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In this divisive era, differences can often lead to harsh words and angry rhetoric. So A Gentle Answer by Scott Sauls, senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, is an extremely timely book. It reminds us Christians can be countercultural to the finger-pointing and instead, enter into conversations with humbleness and empathy.

SOLA Editorial Board Member Kevin Yi interviewed Scott Sauls in June about his new book and the need for gentleness in our relationships with others. They also discussed the need for community, especially during the pandemic, and even touched on honor-shame and cancel culture.

Video: https://youtu.be/IFIOn3JuJeI

Article: https://sola.network/article/christlike-gentleness-and-prophetic-strength

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A friend of the SOLA Network, Dr. Alexander Jun is the co-chair of the vision committee for the “AAPI Christians for Black Lives” vigil in Los Angeles on August 1. This event is co-sponsored by Christian churches and parachurch organizations, but many do not have vision statements that perfectly align with the SOLA Network’s Confessional Statement. So then why is Dr. Jun, who is Reformed and an elder at his PCA church, supporting this event? 

Dr. Jun said he believes that partnering with other Asian American Pacific Islander Christians to repent of anti-Blackness and pray for our Black Christian brothers and sisters is important, despite and because of our theological differences. We discussed how attending this vigil can be a step in Asian American Christians showing love and care for Black brothers and sisters, how we can “break bread with” not “break fellowship with” other Christians, and how socially and theologically conservative Christians need to take active steps to be a part of the conversation.

Article: https://sola.network/article/aapi-christians-pray-interview

Video: https://youtu.be/klIU4a_1mb4

Editor’s Note: The AAPI Christians for Black Lives event takes place Saturday, August 1. You can find out more information about the event here: https://aapichristiansforblacklives.org/

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