Canadian Asian Missional Podcast

Episode 54 - Listening To Nuance: Observing Faith & Church Experiences Through Ethnography (feat. Scott Wall) Much has been said about the patterns and social customs of Canadian Asian church and faith experiences, but do those descriptions line up with how people are actually living our lives? Are we jumping to conclusions and preemptively ringing alarm bells? We talk to our friend and ethnograph...

Episode 53 - Secularism & Tension: Asian Witness In French-Speaking Canada (feat. Rici Be)   Almost one quarter of Canada's population resides in the province of Quebec and its distinct culture and history has shaped a unique landscape for ministry. Coming out of a difficult relationship with religion and having embraced secularism which extends all the way to its laws, how can the mission of God...

Episode 52 - The Next Generation Lead Pastor, Part 2: New Perspectives, Priorities & Postures (feat. Ho-Ming Tsui & George Mah)   While the lead pastor of the future brings new vision and values, they also enter into a established rhythms and expectations. What does it look like to work toward change, while engaging in the slow process of investment and implementation? How can the experiences in t...

Episode 51 - The Next Generation Lead Pastor, Part 1: Building Trust & The Benefits/Challenges of Legacy (feat. Ho-Ming Tsui & George Mah)   As newer generations of Asian Canadian pastors step into the roll of the lead/senior position, what will be the course that they chart for themselves and the church? What can someone expect as they follow the legacy of the founding/previous pastor? We're join...

Episode 50 - Tales Of Race, Identity & Faith ...Illustrated (feat. Gene Luen Yang) Topics such as race & diversity, immigration, Eastern vs. Western ideologies, and spirituality have rarely been so prolifically expressed, seamlessly integrated, or so fun to read as in the imaginative and thoughtful works of Gene Luen Yang. The award-winning cartoonist and writer joins us on our milestone episode t...

Episode 49 - The Spirit Is Moving & Leading: A Conversation on Pentecostalism (feat. Josh Samuel) How can we recognize the main role of the Holy Spirit in our lives, faith, and communities? Joined by our good friend, Rev. Dr. Josh Samuel from Masters College & Seminary, we explore one of the fastest growing global Christian movements of our generation and what it can teach us to engage with the hu...

Episode 48 - #ChurchToo Movement, Part 2: Cancel Culture, Dismembered Pastors, and Creating Safety (feat. Xenia Chan & Daisey Lin) TRIGGER WARNING: In these episodes, we discuss the subject matter of sexual and power abuse and assault. Please exercise discretion and wisdom in listening as the nature of the topic may trigger some individuals. In the second part of our frank conversation with our fr...

Episode 47 - #ChurchToo Movement, Part 1: Leadership & Power Dynamics Between Men & Women (feat. Xenia Chan & Daisey Lin) TRIGGER WARNING: In these episodes, we discuss the subject matter of sexual and power abuse and assault. Please exercise discretion and wisdom in listening as the nature of the topic may trigger some individuals. Over the past several years, accusations of abuses in leadership...

Episode 46 - Navigating Faith & Doubt: Freedom, Fear, and Charity (feat. Austin Fischer) When it comes to working out our convictions, there are definitely helpful and unhelpful approaches. What are the lenses in which we understand our theology? Is there grace and freedom to re-evaluated and change our traditions while still staying faithful? What happens when we doubt or when the way in which ou...

Episode 45 - Roots, Adoption, & Forming New Expressions Of Worship (feat. John Baik) Styles of worship and liturgy have a long history and connection to cultures and influences. As we take a glimpse at the deeper roots that have shaped our modern expressions and the ties they have to our ethnic identities, we long for a new imagination that honours our past, while forging a new way for the future...

Episode 44 - Worship In Canadian Asian Churches: A Japanese, Korean, and Chinese Perspective (feat. Kevin Ueta & John Baik) How and why does worship look and sound the way it does in the Canadian Asian context? What has influenced the way it is led and how has it impacted generations of the congregation? We explore and compare three different perspectives of worship in a conversation with our good...

Special Episode – The Coronavirus: How It Reveals Who We Are & Where We Might Be Headed In the midst of a global pandemic, are we recognizing what it is revealing about ourselves, what we value, and the worldview we hold on to? As churches and communities wrestle and work out how to respond and continue to move forward, is there an opportunity for slowing down, letting go, and finding new ways of...

Episode 43 - Exploring Diversity As we inhabit spaces filled with people from various cultures and ethnic backgrounds, what is the most helpful ways in which we can understand diversity? Is it necessary to differentiate or do we just accept the make-up of our cities? And what does this mean for for those who come from multiple cultures? We tackle this listener's question and consider what is the b...

Episode 42 - Facing Cultural & Generational Conflict When we face generational and cultural conflict in the Canadian Asian context, how do we best engage and navigate through the challenges? We take a look at some common factors, how to recognize and work through antagonisms, recapturing truth-telling, and how addressing tension and conflict is connected to the disciple making process. Let's do th...

Episode 41 - The CEO Pastor & Mutual Decision Making On any given week, many decisions need to be made in regards to who the church strives to be, what happens in the context of ministries, and how to forge forward as a community seeking to follow God on His mission. But the question is: how do we make those decisions? And what does the process reveal about our understanding of the role of the pas...

Episode 40 - Will 2nd/3rd Generation Pastors Stay In Canadian Asian Churches? With many cultural and generational divides and differences in Canadian Asian communities, will younger generations decide to stay and develop predominately immigrant and mono-ethnic churches? Or will they decide to venture into new expressions of faith and models of church and Christian communities? Join us as we jump i...

Episode 39 - Disabilities & Forming Community (feat. Cynthia Tam) How does forming inclusive communities reflect the heart of God and the mission of the church? What does it mean to relate to a person as God's image bearer and as a brother/sister, instead of on the basis of ability or disability? Our special guest Cynthia Tam from Village Eulogia joins us to unpack stigmas, share personal stories,...

Episode 38 - Technology And The Church, Part. 2 (feat. Gord Poon & Chun Ling Ho) Does technology help or hinder the mission of the church? What does it mean for connecting online and forming relationships? How does technology shape how we can be present with one another? This is the second part of our conversation with our good friends, Gord Poon and Chun Ling Ho, in discussing this important topi...

Reflections On Season 2 [Year End Wrap-Up] We take some time to reflect back on some of the conversations that shaped our journey in our second year. Join us as we look at the significant episodes that impacted us and follow-up with some additional insights. Also, we share about what's coming up in the new year and some new topics & series we are beginning to work on. Merry Christmas & Happy New Y...

Episode 37 - Technology And The Church, Part. 1 (feat. Gord Poon & Chun Ling Ho) How does technology impact the church and the way we tell stories and connect in relationship? How do we decide how much or how little to use? As we continually discern our leadership and narratives, how do evaluate the best approach for our context and to be focused on mission? We jump into a conversation with our go...

Episode 36 - The Practice Of Neighbouring (feat. Preston Pouteaux) What does the mission of God have to do with being a good neighbour? Turns out, quite a lot! We talk to author, pastor, and bee-keeper, Rev. Dr. Preston Pouteaux about the journey that God has led him on to seeing how He is present and working in his neighbourhood and how to join Him in pursuing what is good, beautiful, and lovely....

Episode 35 - Asian Perspectives On Mental Health (feat. Herman Chow & Estella Cheong) How is mental health seen from an Asian lens? Are certain people groups or generations more or less open to exploring this aspect of our lives and seek out help when it is needed? What have been some of the major factors that have contributed to issues surrounding mental illness and emotional trauma? Join us in a...

[ION Conference Toronto #4] Growing In Understanding & Applying Orality In our last set of reflections, panelists and participants share about how their understanding of orality expanded throughout the conference and what the next steps were in how they plan to implement and apply it to their lives and ministry. It was an absolute honour to partner with the International Orality Network for their...

[ION Conference Toronto #3] Deconstructing/Reconstructing Ethnic & Generational Factors In our third set of reflections, we hear from a number of panelists and participants about how the cultures and histories in which we come out of can deeply affect our view of gospel engagement, evangelism, and identity. Plus, we talk about how to bridge across the gaps of ethnic and generational divides! It wa...

[ION Conference Toronto #2] Embodying The Gospel: Insights On Race, Stories, And Art In our second set of reflections, we hear from a number of panelists and participants about how the gospel is embodied and how that affects the way we think about ourselves in regards to faith, race, and gender. Also, listen to participants describe how our creativity and art is a way to allow the gospel to resona...