Canadian Asian Missional Podcast

Episode 79 - Women In Leadership (Part 5): Pioneers That Shape Our Perspective (New Leaf Network Learning Centre) Listening to the stories of women in ministry and leadership throughout history deeply impact our understanding and imagination. Without them, we lose a part of how God has been working over the past centuries and how to be informed in discerning healthy dynamics. In partnership with N...

Episode 78 - Women In Leadership (Part 4): Candid Conversations On Gender Equity, Stereotypes, And Imposter Syndrome (feat. Jennifer Lau) Factors that impact women's opportunities for leadership come in various forms, whether it be from external perceptions, the availability of positions, or a sense of belonging and worthiness. Also, what does it mean to be an ally and advocate in this arena? So h...

Episode 77 - Women In Leadership (Part 3): Speaking Up, Sharing Stories, Standing Together (feat. Grace Ji-Sun Kim) To break the narratives and cycles of sexism and racism, new stories must emerge to give hope, reveal the journey, and show our part in charting a new way. So grateful to be joined by Rev. Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim (pastor, author, and professor) as she shares her experiences and how she...

Episode 76 - Women In Leadership (Part 2): The Value Of The Roundabout Journey (feat. Milissa Ewing) Our first guest in this new series is Rev. Milissa Ewing, lead pastor of Redwood Park Church in Thunder Bay, ON! We're honoured to hear the ways in which God had been leading and preparing her through an unexpected path into ministry, how we are shaped by wrestling through discouragements, and how...

Episode 75 - Women In Leadership (Part 1): Why This Conversation Continues To Matter As we launch into this brand new series, we talk about why the conversation of women in leadership is still needed and pertinent for our churches and society. How do we create spaces for voices and experiences to be heard? What have been some of the challenges for women to enter into ministry? How has the perspect...

Episode 74 - Anti-Asian Violence (Part 4): Different Perspectives & Postures (Listener Reflections) In the conclusion to our discussion on this important topic, we consider the various points of view and responses that our listeners had expressed. What was revealed was the various ways to process and understand the topic of Anti-Asian violence and it provided us an opportunity to be stretched as w...

Episode 73 - Anti-Asian Violence (Part 3): Sitting With A Brokenhearted God (Xenia Reacts) Xenia is back and brings her perspective on the anti-Asian violence conversation! We take a dive into the complex history of Canadian Asians and how those stories help us to understand how we've been shaped and how to process through what we face today. Where do we need greater listening and curiosity? What...

Episode 72 - Anti-Asian Violence (Part 2): Contemplating Our Steps Forward What are some tangible ways in which we can play a part to disrupt and break down the rhetoric of Ant-Asian violence? We consider how acts of hospitality, entering into culture, and the role of systems contribute and can be used as God's recovery and healing. Also, a breakthough about how the immigrant experience relates to...

Episode 71 - Anti-Asian Violence (Part 1): Lamenting A Missing Narrative The events over this past year have exposed and amplified the latent narratives and sentiments that have escalated to otherness, scapegoating, and violence. Can critical race theory help us in our understanding? How do we process and lament the pain that has been caused and the dynamics at play? Join us for a candid and refle...

Episode 70 - Wearing Your Witness: The Story Of Rise & Dew (feat. Hosea Cheung & Jocelyn Li) Combining clothing and being a witness, Rise & Dew is a Christian apparel venture located in BC that seeks to live out their faith boldly in an embodied way throughout every aspect of their organization. We had a blast hearing their story and passion for creating clothing that would lead to conversations w...

Episode 69 - A Sheet Of Scattered Sand: Thoughts On Fragmentation & Belonging (feat. Justin Tse) What binds us together? Are the ideologies and norms held among a people group more fragmented than originally believed? In the second half of our conversation with Dr. Justin Tse, we unpack the complexity of cultural identity and find a new way to see ourselves as people rooted in community. Check it...

Episode 68 - Exploring Generations & Grounded Theologies (feat. Justin Tse) In the first part of our conversation with Dr. Justin Tse, we examine the origins of the term "generations", as well as the questions of how religion is understood and connects as it breaks through into the world. Fascinating, deep, and hilarious, this discussion was a blast! -------------------------- Please remember to s...

Episode 67 - Nones & Dones Series Wrap-Up As we reach the end of this current series, we reflect on the stories that have been shared and what that has meant for us to walk alongside those without religious affiliation or who are done with the church. We've been encouraged, challenged, and stretched in our frameworks and engagement as the church.  Lots to unpack! -------------------------- Please...

Episode 66 - Nones & Dones Series: "Holding On To Something Bigger" (J&G's Story) What might be the perspective of religion from someone coming from a non-religious background? How might he/she understand and reflect on experiences in churches, spiritual events, and religion classes? If faith is not experienced growing up, what impact might that have? As we continue our nones & dones series, we li...

Episode 65 - Nones & Dones Series: "Our Sunday Family Activity" (Mike's Story) Growing up with positive church experiences with our families can be formative in our understanding of religion and faith, but does it naturally resonate and correlate with our transition into adulthood? As we listen and reflect on Mike’s story, we explore changing family patterns, establishing wider traditions, and evo...

Episode 64 - Nones & Dones Series: What The Data Tells Us... And What It Doesn't (feat. Joel Thiessen & Arch Wong) From a sociological and ministry perspective, research can provide valuable insights in understanding the phenomenon of a growing population of those identifying as having no religious affiliation. At the same time, it has also revealed the complexities of this shift and a spectrum of...

Episode 63 - Nones & Dones Series: "I Tried Everything" (Dan's Story) What happens when a person has a genuine desire to experience God in his/her life and has tried every way a community of faith has to offer, but still feels empty and unconvinced? In this episode, we listen to Dan's story, his decades long struggle in looking for answers, and his reasons for taking a break and starting over. ---...

Episode 62 - Nones & Dones Series: "What Went Wrong?" (Reflections on Helen's Story) One of the questions that Helen asked the audience to consider was how she ended up in this specific place in her spiritual life. In her own words, she reflected on the many factors and "what went wrong" which led to her decision to leave her church. In our candid conversation, we unpack and examine several of the...

Episode 61 - Nones & Dones Series: Introduction & Helen's Story It's been a long time coming, but we're so excited to start off the new year with a series focusing on the nones & dones: those who have no religious affiliation, have left the church, or are done with faith. In this introduction, we talk about the importance and the personal reasons for engaging in this conversation and the specific...

Episode 60 - Reflections On Season 3 [Year End Wrap-Up] What a year 2020 has been!! We pause for a moment and reflect back on the conversations and lessons learned from the third season of our podcast journey. Join us as we dive into highlight episodes that have challenged us and continue to form us personally and in ministry. Also, a sneak peek at where we'll be starting off in the new year! Merr...

Episode 59 - In The Space Between (Introducing Xenia Chan) A new voice emerges on the Canadian Asian Missional Podcast as we welcome our friend Xenia Chan as a new co-host! We talk about her experiences and what she's observed in ministry, seminary education, Canadian Asian context, and what it looks like to reclaim the "Jesus narrative" in our contexts. Plus, we bring back the Rapid Fire round! -...

Episode 58 - #ChurchToo Movement, Part 3: A Survivor's Story (feat. Rebecca K. Tan) TRIGGER WARNING: In these episodes, we discuss the subject matter of relational and sexual abuse and assault. Please exercise discretion and wisdom in listening as the nature of the topic may trigger some individuals. In the third part of our continuing conversation, we sit down with Rebecca K. Tan, author of But H...

Episode 57 - The Secular Age, Part 2: Engagement & Ministry (feat. Andrew Root) In gaining a clearer picture of the various stages of the secular age, how might that inform and impact our level of engagement and ministry practices? What happens if we misidentify which level we are in? What unique challenges do we face in today's age? Here's the second part of our conversation with Dr. Andrew Root...

Episode 56 - The Secular Age, Part 1: Understanding The Stages (feat. Andrew Root) As society and culture move away from religious traditions, how can we understand the various shifts and stages of secularism? Do we have a common definition or understanding? Dr. Andrew Root joins our conversation as we dive into this important topic and unpack what that means for our lives and communities! Check i...

Episode 55 - Being Asian-Canadian Christian Witnesses (AFC Advanced Leadership Training) Over this past summer, we had the wonderful opportunity to collaborate with Ambassadors For Christ In Canada to lead a training event for their campus leaders online, specifically focusing on being Asian-Canadian witnesses in our culture today. We got to share our experiences, reflections, and why we believe p...