The Bread Podcast

Co-hosts Andy Chung and Ariel Silva dig into their identity and purpose as children of the Creator as they share their experiences in the work field and in ministry. Andy shares his experiences as a videographer, as well as revelations he's had with today's culture of "work-ism." Ariel responds to this with the sacrifices she's made in regards to her pursuits and how that contributed to her personal relationship with the Lord. 

Independent Recording Artist Uzuhan (James Han) shares his journey to how he became the artist he is today, as well as his convictions on the relationship between art and worship. He touches on the importance of beauty when creating with a worshipful heart, and how the imago dei (image of God) in us allows us to create in freedom. When we rely on the Holy Spirit to guide our convictions, we can worship God with the works and art that we create. He also touches on the importance of remembering not just the imago dei in us, but also in those around us and what that means when it comes to loving the people around us.

Hosts Andy Chung and Ariel Silva discuss their personal reflections on the year of 2020, how God has refined them through those reflections, and how they feel God desires them to resolve those refinements practically in 2021. It's been a long and eventful year, so Andy and Ariel share their personal thoughts and convictions on what has happened in their life this year in hopes to guide others to reflect and ponder on their own years as well. Our desire for this episode is to invite others to not just find reasons to resent this year, but to also praise God through the challenges and trials.

Graphic designer Edward Sun takes us along his journey to becoming a graphic designer, though it was never in his original plan to become one. He gives his insight to his creative process and how his art is inspired by scripture, because there is only one truly original creator: Our Creator. We, as His creation, can only draw all our inspiration from all that He has created; nothing is our own.

Singer/Songwriter/Interior Designer Tim Ouyang, also known as Tim Be Told, speaks in transparency as he shares what he's learned about the potency of honesty. It's nearly impossible to change someone's mind, but we shouldn't dismiss the effectiveness of changing their attitude at the very least. Tim reminds us that holding onto integrity goes a long ways in a world full of broken people, as he shares his experiences and encounters on his creative journey.

Host Andy Chung (Videographer/Director) and guest host Alex Her (Music Producer) have a conversation about the ambitions, dreams, and desires that God has placed on their hearts. In the freedom that comes with creating in their respective fields, they find both productivity and rest in their work. As they share their personal desires and goals, they express their desire for others to be inspired and to dream big with the security of knowing that God was, is, and always will be present in every success and every failure. 

Entrepreneur/creator Brian Chung is the cofounder of Alabaster Co., a company with the mission to show the world that God is both good and beautiful utilizing art and Scripture. Brian values excellence and beauty as they often give the "why" to what we do here on earth, and he shares his vision and purpose as a Christian entrepreneur. He also shares the importance of running a business with the intention to simply love God and love others.

Artist/Educator Julie Kim is also a singer and a writer who is passionate about worship and community, and she shares what it means to be create and be made in the image of God, the Creator. Julie is a lover of words and uses them to express the convictions that God has placed on her heart.

Hosts Andy Chung and Ariel Silva discuss fears and insecurities when it comes to creating, the importance of navigating through said fears and insecurities, and the dire need for the firm foundation God provides in the midst of it all. They emphasize that it's not enough to just identify the fear itself, but to know what the root of that fear is in order to better understand how to manage them.

Filmmaker Chris Lee is an aspiring director who explores and shares personal stories that have shaped him as a person. By producing from the most vulnerable parts of himself, he encourages his viewers to tell their own stories because each person was given a unique story by God that manifests in all parts of who they are: the good, the bad, the messy.