When Women Preach

Rev. Yena Hwang join us for a conversation surrounding her ordination and explores in depth the stories of the Bible that invokes the question, “why is this story in the Bible? What is it trying to teach us?” **Please note that this episode contains depictions of violence that some people may find disturbing. Resources Yena Hwang | website Just Brave Enough | www.justbraveenough.com -- Host: ISAAC...

Reverend Aneeth Rico Ocegueda shares her faith journey to become a Senior Pastor of her church at the young age of 27.   As she faces opportunities and challenges, Reverend Aneeth chooses to learn new things God is showing her for the beloved congregation. -- Host: ISAAC // @isaacfellowship // www.isaacweb.org Music: Paul Choi Disclaimer: The views, actions, and affiliations of guests invited to t...

In this episode, we feature guest Katharine Hsiao as she shares what she learned from her mentor, Mary Li Hsu, former Assistant Dean of Yale College and Director of Yale's Asian American Cultural Center, who lived out a life of Sacrifice and love, and  Joy as an advocate for Asian American Christians.  We are grateful for her support of ISAAC's mission, and we will continue her legacy th...

 In this episode, we feature guest Dr. Debbie Gin as she shares her history with being a part of Asian American Women on Leadership (AAWOL) with Young almost 20 years ago and how the key needs and themes are still needed today for the AAPI Women: increasing visibility, understanding one's own agency and leadership from Multivocal Spaces, and giving back to organizations like ISAAC who seek to...

In today's episode, we feature Russell Moy, ISAAC's Co-Founder and Board Chair, as he shares about how his rich Korean heritage and lineage intersects with the deep Christian faith of his late mother, Dorothy Jhung Moy.  To honor her life and legacy, ISAAC will have a Dorothy Jhung Moy Legacy Fund, and Russell will match the first $10k that ISAAC raises for Give In May. -- Host: ISAAC //...

Welcome to our channel! In this episode, we feature ISAAC's PastoraLab Alumna, Sungshim Loppnow, who is a licensed psychotherapist and Spiritual Director.  She shares about Immanuel Journaling as a way to interact with God and become more aware of God's compassionate presence in our lives.  She will host a workshop on Immanuel Journaling on Sunday, April 21st at ISAAC's Pastoralab O...

In this episode, we sit down with Cris Otonari, the Discipleship Director at Menlo Church, as well as a participant of our PastoraLab Cohort in the vibrant Bay Area. Join us as Cris shares her remarkable story, reflecting on her profound journey through ministry. From her humble beginnings to her current impactful roles within the church and community. -- Host: ISAAC // @isaacfellowship // www.isa...

Joana has been the co-host of the Women Women Preach podcast for the past 2 years. It has been her joy to hold space for these conversations to enrich the AAPI & Latina women of faith community. On her final episode, she reflects on the impact & future hope with Young Lee Hertig. -- Host: ISAAC // @isaacfellowship // www.isaacweb.org Co-host / Sound Producer: Joana Choi Music: Paul Choi Di...

 In today's special episode, we have the privilege of chatting with Christine Tamara, who plays a pivotal role in overseeing the Hispanic Access Foundation's relations with over 150 thousand Latino churches across the United States and Puerto Rico. Christine is not only actively engaged with the Masterpiece Institute alongside her husband, Rev. Fernando Tamara, but she's also deeply...

Aeryn Johnson joins us to share her journey toward answering the call to preach, how her faith impacts her work in the corporate world and vice versa, and the message she believes the world needs to hear.  Resources Aeryn Johnson | website -- Host: ISAAC // @isaacfellowship // www.isaacweb.org Co-host / Sound Producer: Joana Choi Music: Paul Choi Disclaimer: The views, actions, and affiliations of...

The Rev. Angela Furlong joins us to discuss her journey toward embracing her own belovedness. Guided by deep listening and compassion, she continues to cultivate a safe space for the marginalized and for anyone to experience the unconditional love of God. Resources Rev. Angela Furlong | website Kintsugi Eggs Exercise | read article -- Host: ISAAC // @isaacfellowship // www.isaacweb.org Co-host / S...

Author and journalist Liuan Huska joins us to share her insights on ecology, reflects on her year-long sabbatical in South America, and provides practical steps on how we can begin developing an interdependent relationship with the world around us. Resources Liuan Huska | website Hurting Yet Whole, Reconciling Body and Spirit in Chronic Pain and Illness | Order Book -- Host: ISAAC // @isaacfellows...

Rev. Elaine Paull walks us through her sermon prep. as she seeks to help people grow & deepen their relationship with God through presenting all of Scripture (the Old Testament & New Testament). She brings a voice as a woman, an Asian American, married to a Jewish American, and aims to create spaces where differences are both accepted & celebrated.  Resources Rev. Elaine Paull's |...

Dr. Kay Higuera Smith joins us to dive deep into the topic of gender. She speaks on how women can often be used but not honored within church spaces, the crucial role of women in carrying out God's will in Scripture & subverting patriarchy, and invites us into a practical new framework that centers women.  Resources Biblical Study Guide for Equal Pulpits: https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-S...

Dr. Debbie Gin and Young Lee Hertig joins to converse on the topic of finances. Dr. Debbie stresses the critical importance of financial management in seminaries and creating ecosystems of opportunities, while Young draws upon her experience as the executive director of a nonprofit to offer a paradigm shift. Resources AAWOL Blog: https://aawolsisters.com/ ATS Research & Data: https://www.ats.e...

The Rev. Ajung Sojwal is an Episcopal priest, who has served as priest-in-charge, interim priest and rector at several churches in New York and Connecticut before moving to Palo Alto, CA as priest-in-charge of All Saints’ Church. She is a regular blogger for Asian American Women on Leadership (AAWOL), the blogosphere of ISAAC.  Resources AAWOL Blog: https://aawolsisters.com/ -- Host: ISAAC // @isa...

Lydia Sohn is a United Methodist minister currently serving as the Senior Pastor of Walnut United Methodist Church. Her book, Here: A Spirituality of Staying in a Culture of Leaving , is forthcoming with Convergent Press in the Fall of 2024.  She shares the crucial role contemplative spirituality plays in her preaching and speaks on the counter-cultural message of staying. Resources Website: https...

Leslie Cheng is the Worship Pastor at First Baptist Church Pasadena, CA. A recent PastoraLab graduate, she shares her process as a worship leader and how she approaches her work through the practice of liturgy , defined as " work of the people. " Resources Easter '21 album: https://open.spotify.com/album/0P9eLgidNoLogiPboACo4d?si=33553152b28b41d1 Advent album: https://open.spotify.c...

Dr. Cindy S. Lee joins us to discuss her powerful new book, Our Unforming: De-Westernizing Spiritual Formation. She invites us to discover a new way to engage spiritual formation. One that includes our diverse contexts, and our communities. She invites us to reimagine the possibilities to create a spirituality that celebrates and intricately weaves in our full identities. Resources Purchase book:...

Dr. Rev. Kathryn Choy-Wong joins us to discuss her new book: Building Lasting Bridges. How can Asian American churches become lasting intercultural bridge builders? How can we fight against our desire to silo ourselves and intentionally have proximity with our neighbors? Listen in on our conversation as she speaks from her lived experiences and invites us toward becoming lasting bridge builders. R...

Rev. Dr. Mia Chang shares her experience as a church planter of a multi-cultural congregation. She shares how her immigrant Korean church background taught her the fundamentals of church planting, the values that kept her grounded throughout the process, and the transformative power of prayer. Resources NextGen Church: https://www.nextgenministry.net/about-us Asian American Theology & Ministry...

Dr. Deborah H.C. Gin invites us to explore how we, as women leaders, can use data to our advantage to shed light in unknown places. She names specific challenges women of color in leadership positions face, names the -isms women are subject to, and lists practical strategies to address them. Resources ATS Research & Data: https://www.ats.edu/ATS-Research-Staff-Deborah-H-C-Gin Article from AAWO...

Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra is the Academic Dean of the Center for the Study of Hispanic Church and Community and the Associate Professor of Mission and Global Transformation at Fuller Theological Seminary.  She has been a national leader in the areas of working poverty and immigration for over 25 years. Dr. Alexia joins us in conversation on the value of scholarly endeavors & how it enhanced...

Victoria is a How to Fuel your Passion participant, a minister, and a scholar. She speaks to us about how re-defining leadership is the key to creating visibility for the unseen leaders from within a congregation. She also shares on her upcoming dissertation and how she hopes the pathway she has chosen will be a representation of possibility to those within her community. Learn more about Victoria...

This episode highlights an Asian American woman faith leader who transitioned her church towards adopting a gospel centered on diversity, equity, and justice in practical ways. Listen in as Rev. Soo Ji Alvarez describes how she became the lead pastor within her community in the middle of a pandemic, and how she continues to pastor her church through this current season in our country.  Learn more...