Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry Podcast

This workshop by Tansy Kadoe, LMFT, titled “Healing the Asian American Family: Practices for Repairing Generational Rupture with Honor,” was recorded on April 11, 2026. The presentation was part of the 2026 conference “Our Flourishing, Our Faith: Navigating Rupture and Repair in Asian American Christian Communities,” presented by the Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological...

This expert panel was recorded on April 10, 2026, as part of the 2026 conference "Our Flourishing, Our Faith: Navigating Rupture and Repair in Asian American Christian Communities," presented by the Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary and the Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University. The panel featured reflections from Stan Sonu, Sandhya Oaks, and Ben...

This presentation by Sangeetha Thomas, LPC, titled “Enduring and Grieving Unresolved Ruptures,” was recorded on April 10, 2026. The lecture was part of the 2026 conference “Our Flourishing, Our Faith: Navigating Rupture and Repair in Asian American Christian Communities,” presented by the Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary and the Rosemead School of Psychology...

This presentation by Dr. Jessica ChenFeng, PhD, LMFT, titled "A Long Faithfulness Across Generations: Rupture & Repair in Asian American Families," was recorded on April 10, 2026. The lecture was part of the 2026 conference "Our Flourishing, Our Faith: Navigating Rupture and Repair in Asian American Christian Communities," presented by the Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theolo...

This presentation by Dr. Christina Lee Kim, PhD, titled “When We Stay But Disappear: Hidden Ruptures & the Hope of Church as a Healing Community,” was recorded on April 10, 2026. The lecture was part of the 2026 conference “Our Flourishing, Our Faith: Navigating Rupture and Repair in Asian American Christian Communities,” presented by the Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theolog...

In this episode, David Chao interviews Mary Anne de la Torre, Executive Pastor overseeing NextGen Ministry at North Jersey Vineyard. Mary Anne discusses leading the Vineyard’s AAPI Association, its joys of connection and next-gen mentorship, and challenges such as assimilation and lack of Asian American historical awareness. 00:35 NextGen Pastor Role 06:53 Finding the Vineyard 12:29 Family and Wom...

David Chao hosts Kathy Maskell, lead pastor of East Denver Vineyard, to discuss her journey as a Vietnamese American woman in Vineyard leadership. She describes formative church-planting experiences in Chicago and New Haven, bi-vocational ministry, and her work with the anti-trafficking organization Love146. The conversation explores faith and justice, family tensions around “freedom,” and the gro...

In this episode of the Dialogues Podcast, we sit down with Craig Wong, Executive Director of New College Berkeley, to explore the intersection of faith, identity, and history within the Asian American experience. Craig shares stories from his family’s journey through Angel Island and reflects on how uncovering that history shaped his understanding of the church, immigration, and his own calling. T...

David Chao welcomes Amar Peterman to discuss his first book, Becoming Neighbors: The Common Good Made Local (Eerdmans). Peterman reflects on how his upbringing—adopted from northern India and raised in both a Polish Catholic neighborhood and a white evangelical megachurch—shaped his sense of belonging and sparked deeper questions about race, place, and faith. He shares the personal and theological...

David Chao and co-host Pete Chung welcome Timothy Yi, a youth pastor with over 14 years of experience. Tim shares how growing up in a Taekwondo family shaped his trust-based approach to ministry and how losing his mother deepened his empathy for young people. The conversation explores mental health among Gen Z, the state of youth ministry in the Korean American church, and Tim's journey into digit...

David Chao shares his story as a second-generation Chinese American shaped by post-1965 immigration, including his father’s journey from Taiwan to Georgia Tech and a family life rooted in science. He recounts coming to faith through Chinese churches in Buffalo and Louisville, and later shifting from biochemistry and a medical track toward seminary after wrestling with questions about the Holy Spir...

David Chao and co-host David Moe welcome Rev. Dr. Stephen Hre Kio, senior pastor of Indiana Chin Baptist Church. He shares his journey from Chin State, Myanmar, to ministry in the United States, reflecting on his education, his work translating the Bible into the Falam Chin dialect, his PhD studies at Emory University, and his years with United Bible Societies overseeing translation projects acros...

In this episode, David Chao and Eun Joo Kim speak with Pete Chung, a Korean Presbyterian pastor in Houston, about leading with authenticity and focusing on character rather than appearance. Pete reflects on his family’s immigration journey and the profound influence of his grandmother’s prayerful faith. He also shares why he returned to serve the Korean American church, committing to long-term min...

Join David Chao as he sits down with author Ann Suk Wang to discuss her heartwarming children's book, The House Before Falling into the Sea . Set against the backdrop of the Korean War, this story is based on Ann's mother's real-life experiences of opening her home to refugees in Busan. Together, they explore the themes of kindness, hope, and resilience that make this book a touching read for chil...

In this episode of the Dialogues Podcast, co-hosted by David Chao and Pete Chung, Eun Joo Kim reflects on her journey as a Korean immigrant, pastor’s kid (PK), and 1.5-generation Korean American growing up in New York City. She shares how her early immigration experience, her father’s pastoral ministry, and life in the Korean American church shaped her calling and identity. The conversation also e...

Join David Chao, director of the Center for Asian American Christianity, as he hosts a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Chloe Sun, Professor of Old Testament and Program Director of the Chinese Studies Center. Together, they delve into the life of King David, examining his political, familial, and moral complexities. Dr. Sun provides deep insights into David's relationship with Bathsheba, h...

In this episode, David Chao, director of the Center for Asian American Christianity, has an in-depth conversation with DJ Chuang about his journey into mental health advocacy within Asian American Christian communities. DJ shares his personal story of dealing with bipolar disorder, the cultural stigmas surrounding mental health, and how his faith has supported his healing process. They also explor...

In this episode, Dr. David Chao welcomes Dr. Rachel Robertson, Assistant Professor at Hong Kong Baptist University, for a thoughtful conversation on the intersection of digital technology, family life, and Asian American Christianity. Dr. Robertson examines how emerging technologies shape virtues, habits, and educational environments. Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities present...

In this episode, David Chao, director of the Center for Asian American Christianity, welcomes back Dr. Jessica ChenFeng, Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary and director of the Asian American Center's Wellbeing Collaboratory. Together, they explore the parallels between medical training and mental health awareness within an Asian American context, with...

Content Warning Mention of su****e at 6:04 and 24:15 -27. In this episode, David C. Chao, Director of the Center for Asian American Christianity, hosts Professor Ann Gillian Chu from Hong Kong Baptist University. They delve into Professor Chu’s research on lived theology, exploring how social environments shape theological reflection, and discuss the 2021 political unrest in Hong Kong and its theo...

This panel discussion was recorded on October 7, 2025 and presented by the Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary and co-hosted with Fuller Theological Seminary’s Chinese Studies Center. You can learn more about this conference here: https://ptsem.edu/academics/centers/center-for-asian-american-christianity/btiaa2025/ . The panelists are Alex Chang (pastor of Prin...

Akshay John is an aspiring South Asian hip-hop artist who creates music that powerfully addresses real-life questions about the struggles that Indian Americans—especially other Gen Z Christians like himself—may experience. In sharing his journey from Kerala, India to the Middle East, and eventually to the United States, Akshay delves into how his South Asian background, Christian faith, and person...

Welcome to the CAAC podcast! In this episode, David Chao, Director of the Center for Asian American Christianity, and co-host Josh Livingston, Program Manager at CAAC, sit down with Dr. Chloe Sun, Professor of Old Testament and Program Director of the Chinese Study Center at Fuller Seminary. They discuss Chloe’s book, Attempt Great Things for God: Theological Education in Diaspora, exploring the s...

This presentation by Dr. Daniel Lee, titled “Family and the Bible,” was recorded on October 7, 2025. The lecture is part of the 2025 conference “Biblical Theology in Asian America: Family, Migration, and Divine Presence,” presented by the Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary and co-hosted with Fuller Theological Seminary’s Chinese Studies Center. You can learn m...

This presentation by Dr. Jessica ChenFeng, LMFT, titled “Relating to the Internal and Relational Wrestlings of Bible Characters: Jacob’s Family in Context,” was recorded on October 7, 2025. The lecture is part of the 2025 conference “Biblical Theology in Asian America: Family, Migration, and Divine Presence,” presented by the Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary...