Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry Podcast

From the 2024 Asian American Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." This lecture is by Jeney Park-Hearn, titled "From Crucible to Chalice: Reimagining Loss on the Pathway to Wholeness," recorded January 12, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.p...

From the 2024 Asian American Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." This lecture is by Dr. Jessica ChenFeng, titled "Honoring, Owning, and Integrating our Asian American Identities," recorded January 12, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-me...

This lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Opening remarks by David Chao, recorded on January 12, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/ . This is a public episode. If you would like...

In this episode of the Dialogues Podcast, David C. Chao interviews Jeney Park-Hearn, Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Formation at Portland Seminary. David and Jeney discuss the importance of awareness of the self within familial, community, historical, and sociological contexts for a holistic understanding of God and for spiritual formation. Dr. Park-Hearn will be a plenary speaker f...

In this episode of the Dialogues Podcast, David C. Chao interviews Sharon Wada. Sharon is director of Sustainable Faith ( https://sustainablefaith.com/ ), a collective of spiritual directors and pastors working to create a spiritually healthy culture among leaders and their communities, and is a workshop leader for the upcoming conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Inte...

This is a session in the series Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry. Description: In recent years, there has been an incredible rise in recognition and popularity of Korean cultural contents, ranging from movies to beauty products to TV dramas and music/K-pop. This whole phenomenon, known as Hallyu, has been a fantastic journey for me to enjoy and engage with, especially as a 1.5-gen...

In this episode, David C. Chao interviews Jessica ChenFeng, Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Life at Fuller Theological Seminary. They discuss how migratory loss shapes the intergenerational family, the relationships between the first, second, and third generation. of immigrations, and the church at large. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...

In this episode, Dr. David Chao interviews Rev. Sabrina Chan and E. David de Leon to discuss the content of their book Learning Our Names: Asian American Christians on Identity, Relationships and Vocation . Written during the pandemic, this book brings together authors of different Asian American backgrounds to help young adults navigate their faith and identity. Chan and de Leon talk about their...

This lecture was recorded on April 29, 2023, as part of the 2023 Asian American Theology Conference “Multiple Belongings in Transpacific Christianities: Christian Faith and Asian Migration to the US.” Find out more about the conference here: https://pts.events/events/aat-2023-mbtc/ . Introduction by Dr. Easten Law of Princeton Theological Seminary. Abstract: What does it mean to have an authentica...

This lecture was recorded on April 29, 2023, as part of the 2023 Asian American Theology Conference "Multiple Belongings in Transpacific Christianities: Christian Faith and Asian Migration to the US." Find out more about the conference here: https://pts.events/events/aat-2023-mbtc/ . Introduction by Dr. Easten Law. Abstract: Migration is changing and revitalizing the religious and cultur...

This lecture was recorded on April 29, 2023, as part of the 2023 Asian American Theology Conference “Multiple Belongings in Transpacific Christianities: Christian Faith and Asian Migration to the US.” Find out more about the conference here: https://pts.events/events/aat-2023-mbtc/ . Introduction by Dr. Easten Law of Princeton Theological Seminary. Abstract: When the first wave of Korean immigrant...

This lecture was recorded on April 29, 2023, as part of the 2023 Asian American Theology Conference “Multiple Belongings in Transpacific Christianities: Christian Faith and Asian Migration to the US.” Find out more about the conference here: https://pts.events/events/aat-2023-mbtc/ . Introduction by Dr. Easten Law of Princeton Theological Seminary. Abstract: In 1517, Martin Luther initiated the Pr...

These opening remarks were recorded on April 28, 2023, as part of the 2023 Asian American Theology Conference “Multiple Belongings in Transpacific Christianities: Christian Faith and Asian Migration to the US.” Find out more about the conference here: https://pts.events/events/aat-2023-mbtc/ . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

This lecture was recorded on April 28, 2023, as part of the 2023 Asian American Theology Conference “Multiple Belongings in Transpacific Christianities: Christian Faith and Asian Migration to the US.” Find out more about the conference here: https://pts.events/events/aat-2023-mbtc/ . Introduction by Dr. David Chao of Princeton Theological Seminary. Christian discipleship is defined as the deepenin...

This lecture was recorded on April 28, 2023, as part of the 2023 Asian American Theology Conference “Multiple Belongings in Transpacific Christianities: Christian Faith and Asian Migration to the US.” Find out more about the conference here: https://pts.events/events/aat-2023-mbtc/ . Introduction by Dr. David Chao of Princeton Theological Seminary. Abstract: Using ethnographic and interview data,...

This lecture was recorded on April 28, 2023, as part of the 2023 Asian American Theology Conference “Multiple Belongings in Transpacific Christianities: Christian Faith and Asian Migration to the US.” Find out more about the conference here: https://pts.events/events/aat-2023-mbtc/ . Introduction by Dr. David Chao of Princeton Theological Seminary. Abstract: After centuries of colonial violence, F...

This lecture was recorded on April 28, 2023, as part of the 2023 Asian American Theology Conference “Multiple Belongings in Transpacific Christianities: Christian Faith and Asian Migration to the US.” Find out more about the conference here: https://pts.events/events/aat-2023-mbtc/ . Introduction by Dr. David Chao of Princeton Theological Seminary. Abstract: Burmese immigrants are relatively recen...

This lecture was recorded on April 28, 2023, as part of the 2023 Asian American Theology Conference “Multiple Belongings in Transpacific Christianities: Christian Faith and Asian Migration to the US.” Find out more about the conference here: https://pts.events/events/aat-2023-mbtc/ . Introduction by Dr. David Chao of Princeton Theological Seminary. The 1965 Immigration Act transformed the demograp...

As an historian who also studies Asian American Christianity, William Yoo makes connections between the histories of anti-Black racism and anti-Asian hate within and beyond the Presbyterian Church. He engages the fraught relationships between some African American and Asian American communities and offers a pathway toward racial justice that accounts for historic sins and addresses ongoing challen...

This is a session in the series Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry, recorded on March 7, 2023. In this presentation, Dr. Lee proposes a critical vocation for Asian American churches beyond cultural and social expressions—namely, being Asian American theologically. Without receiving and owning this core calling, Asian American churches too easily fall into the temptation to be merely...

In the United States, the government has long depended on Christian organizations to aid and resettle refugees. Over the past half century, however, incoming refugees have been increasingly non-Christian and more religiously and racially diverse. How has the American refugee resettlement system adapted to these new religious circumstances, and how have non-Christian refugees experienced a resettle...

In this presentation, Pastor Charles Choe of Tapestry LA Church will discuss how second generation Asian American churches can navigate their unique challenges, transitions, and opportunities. Join us as we learn about finding our identity as Asian American and Christian in the midst of many competing voices, as well as how one church has taken its missional calling in the city seriously. This is...

Pastors and ministry leaders nowadays find themselves under overwhelming pressure. Especially in Asian American and immigrant communities, pastors are expected to lead and preach prophetically, educate as in-house experts, care for and counsel people towards healing, grow our ministries with limited resources, and model Christian maturity in our contexts. It’s a lot! Meanwhile, spiritual leaders m...

Most of us who have served in various ministry capacities (e.g., as pastors, missionaries, lay church leaders, etc.…) are intimately familiar with the potential dark realities of the ministry environment.  Empirical research confirms that ministry is indeed often a difficult endeavor, imposing significant stress upon our spiritual life, our marital and family relationships, and our own emotional a...

As Asian Americans church leaders, we often struggle with saying no to others’ requests. In addition to pressures and expectations, the Asian culture of sacrifice is palpable. And regardless of whether we say yes or no, we often suffer the emotional and physical consequences of our decisions. Using a mental health framework, this workshop helps us experience emotional grounding that brings clarity...