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In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica discuss conflicts with teenagers and parents, whether major or even more minor conflicts. They reflect on aspects of how our Asian American identity and culture has influenced our view of conflict as parents with our own teenagers. They expound on the challenges both with teenagers and why conflict arises with our teenagers and a parents’ heart, and offer exhortation of gospel hope and encouragement that parents “be the parent” and embrace Ephesians 6 in their parenting.Follow @therootedministry and @thesolanetwork on Instagram for more updates!Follow and subscribe to Asian American Parenting wherever you listen to podcasts.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Monica and Danny discuss anxiety and how it impacts Asian American parents, and offer a hopeful encouragement to parents who might be anxious parenting their teens. They discuss what the prior generations of Asian American parents might have passed down as far as anxiety issues to parents today, and how this impacts our teenagers and children now. They also contrast parenting from anxiety with “gentle” parenting. Finally, they offer exhortation and encouragement for parents and churches walking alongside anxious and “gentle” parents, to parent in the hope of the gospel and move away from being anxious parents.

In this interview, SOLA trustee member, Will Chang, sits down with our SOLA’s new president, Steve Chang to discuss his transition from pastoring to this role, and hopes he has for the future of SOLA Network.

In this interview, Trustee member Will Chang has a conversation with outgoing SOLA Network President, Harold Kim. Harold is the founder and has served as SOLA’s president for the past thirteen years, and SOLA wouldn’t be what it is today without him and his leadership. During the conversation, Harold shares reflections about his time ministry, SOLA’s impact, and what’s next for him as he heads to South Korea to serve as the English Ministry Pastor of Onnuri Church in Seoul. We are grateful for Harold’s love and leadership these past years, and excited for how God will use him in a new country and city for his glory.Timestamps:0:00 Part 1: Intro and reflections on Harold’s time as SOLA’s President.22:00 Part 2: How Harold received the call to serve as the English Ministry pastor of OnnuriChurch in Seoul, South Korea.

Video and transcript:

https://sola.network/article/thank-you-harold-sending-off-sola-networks-outgoing-president/

In this second episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica continue the discussion on what gospel-centered parenting looks like within the context of Asian American faith and culture. They begin by discussing Judges 2:10 and what it means to pass on faith to the next generation of Asian American kids. They then talk about the social, cultural, and historical pressures that have impacted their faith life as Asian American parents. They focus on academic success as a factor in the faith life of parents and the next generation, and discuss how as parents we can navigate educational and academic success. Danny and Monica close by sharing a bad memory from each of their teenage years.

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Aaron Lee, SOLA’s Editorial Curator, sat down with Daniel K. Eng and Jordan Ryan about a new book from InterVarsity Press. The following is their conversation diving into The New Testament in Color.Video and Transcript:https://sola.network/article/the-new-testament-in-color-an-interview/Book Review:https://sola.network/article/the-new-testament-in-color-book-review/

In this premiere episode, Danny and Monica discuss aspects of Gospel-Centered parenting within the context of Asian American faith and culture. With the many layers of complexities that these facets bring to the table, they unpack their thoughts as parents and ministry practitioners, in addition to Monica’s experience as a biblical counselor and psychologist. They also touch upon the idea of Asians wanting their children to become doctors and close the episode sharing about their most cherished memories from their teenage years. Follow @therootedministry and @thesolanetwork on Instagram for more updates!Follow and subscribe to Asian American Parenting wherever you listen to podcasts.

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In this episode, Aaron Lee interviews author and professor Kevin Chen about his book, Wonders From Your Law.

Book Review:

https://sola.network/article/wonders-from-your-law-book-review/

Video and Transcript:

⁠https://sola.network/article/wonders-from-your-law-interview/

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In this episode, Editorial Intern Ashley Kim from SOLA Network sat down with Hadassah Betapudi and Elijah Kim, Stanford students and co-founders of Esslo. Launched in 2024, Esslo utilizes AI to close gaps in the college admission process. Hadassah and Elijah discuss their journey from being students to bringing Esslo to life. They emphasize the tool's role in enhancing human interaction and personalized feedback, as well as the importance of stewarding academic gifts to serve others. Esslo has been featured in Christianity Today.

Video and transcript:

https://sola.network/article/meet-the-founders-of-esslo/

Marie Chan, a former California public school teacher and adoptive parent, discusses her book "Mamie Takes a Stand," which tells the true story of Mamie Tape, a Chinese American girl who fought for school rights in 1884. Mamie was denied entry to a local San Francisco school due to her Chinese descent. Chan emphasizes the importance of diverse representation in children's literature and the interconnectedness of historical events. She also highlights her work with trauma-informed support groups for adoptive parents and the significance of faith in her advocacy. Chan's research involved extensive collaboration with historians and the Tate family, and she plans to share the story with Mamie's descendants.

Video and transcript:

https://sola.network/article/mamie-takes-a-stand-interview/

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