The Cultural Christ

In this episode of The Cultural Christ, host J.W. Buck speaks with Tasha about her journey of rediscovering her cultural identity in Christ, navigating parenthood and cultural heritage, and finding community. Tasha also shares about her memoir, "Tell Me the Dream Again,".

In this episode of The Cultural Christ, host J.W. Buck sits down with Tasha June, a biracial Korean American author of Tell Me the Dream Again, to explore the complex intersection of faith and cultural identity. Tasha shares her unique story of growing up in a multicultural household, living in Tokyo during her formative years, and navigating the challenges of cultural reentry in the United States. She reflects on her journey of understanding her cultural identity as a follower of Jesus, the struggles of fitting into a predominantly white Christian context, and how her faith grew through these experiences. Together, they discuss the importance of recognizing and celebrating cultural differences within the Christian faith and how understanding one’s cultural identity is essential to an authentic relationship with God. Tune in for a compelling conversation about faith, culture, and belonging.

In this episode of "The Cultural Christ," host J.W. Buck interviews Terry Diener, a retired Mennonite pastor from Goshen, Indiana. They explore the intersection of Anabaptist heritage and cultural identity, delving into the Mennonite commitment to peace, community, and Christ-centered living.

In Part 2 of this interview we continue our conversation with Sandra, about her journey of cultural identity development. This episode delves into the intersections of faith, ethnicity, and social dynamics, emphasizing the importance of diverse friendships and self-awareness.

Join us on The Cultural Christ as Sandra, a white Latina Pentecostal Christian from Chicago, shares her rich cultural background and faith journey. Discover how her Colombian-Argentinian heritage and experiences in diverse Chicago neighborhoods shaped her Christian identity and how she navigates the intersection of cultural and faith expressions.

In this episode of The Cultural Christ, host J.W. Buck continues the insightful interview with Nicole, exploring her transformative journey of faith across cultures. Nicole shares profound lessons learned about the intersection of Christianity and cultural identity, emphasizing the expansive love of Christ beyond cultural and socio-economic barriers.

Join host J.W. Buck in "The Cultural Christ" as he interviews Nicole Lim, the international director of Freelee in Hope. Nicole shares her journey growing up in a Chinese American church in the Bay Area, navigating the intersections of cultural identity and Christian faith. Explore how her heritage shaped her understanding of success, community, and spirituality.

Join us as we continue or conversation with Kathy Khang as discusses who Jesus is to her, and what some of her first mental images of Jesus were.

This week we talk with Kathy Khang, a Korean American writer. In this episode, Kathy shares her journey of faith and cultural identity, reflecting on her Korean American upbringing. Explore how Kathy's faith and cultural identity intertwine. Kathy's journey highlights the profound connection between language, culture, and spirituality.

In part two we continue our conversation with Jevon Bolden, exploring the interplay between Christian faith and cultural identity. Jevon also talks about founding Embolden Media Group, emphasizing her mission to create inclusive spaces for diverse voices in the publishing industry.