SOLA Network

In this episode of the Sola Network Leaders Podcast, Aaron Chung (Exilic Church, NYC) sits down with pastors Drew Hyun (Hope Church, NYC) and Dave Park (Mosaic Christian Fellowship, Northvale, NJ) to talk honestly about money, discipleship, and the heart – especially in high-cost, finance-driven cities like New York. They share their family-of-origin stories around money – bankruptcy, scarcity men...

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Monica and Danny talk about the support parents need in raising their teenagers and children, as well as the concept of rest and renewal. They discuss the harmfulness of parents venting to their children. They also discuss the differences in the views of the concept of support, rest, and renewal in our immigrant parents versus subsequent generations of...

In this heartfelt episode, Kristen Whitmore and Wilson Wang sit down with ministry leaders Jamie Lam and JJ Raymond to explore how ethnic identity, faith, and adoption intersect in the lives of Asian American Christians. Together, they share deeply personal stories—from JJ’s experience as a transracial adoptee to Jamie’s journey as a single foster and adoptive mom—and reflect on how God redeems id...

Aaron Lee speaks with theologian and professor Adamson Co on his new book  Providence in the Story of Scripture . The discussion centers on why God’s providence is practical, relational, and meant to draw us into partnership with Him. Adam shares his own story of discovering providence, his “Tomorrowland” illustration, the “eighth day of creation,” and how providence speaks uniquely to the Asian A...

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Monica and Danny discuss the realities of drama and friendships in the lives of teenagers, and for parents to not minimize it, because it is so important to teenagers, yet they are not fully mature enough to deal with it.  They continue to talk about how parents can guide their teenagers through drama with their peers and how to guide their teenagers in...

In this episode of the Sola Network Leaders podcast, Dave Park, Aaron Chung, and Drew Hyun discuss the complex topic of ambition, particularly within the context of Christian ministry and the Asian American experience. They explore the dual nature of ambition, both godly and selfish, and how cultural backgrounds influence perceptions of ambition. The conversation delves into the importance of bala...

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny welcomes back Pastor Justin Wong, an expert on youth culture,  to talk about youth culture.  They discuss if parents need to fear youth culture or how they can embrace it, to engage in the lives of their teenagers and children.  They also talk about the world of emojis and how elements of the unknown aspects of youth culture can be used to deepen...

In this episode of the SOLA Leaders' podcast, host Will Chang engages with Faith Chang, an author and leader in the church community. They discuss Faith's background in Chinese immigrant churches, her journey in leadership, and the cultural context that shapes perceptions of leadership roles. Faith shares her experiences with chronic illness and how it has influenced her understanding of s...

In this conversation, Paul S. Kim discusses his new Bible study on the book of Daniel, sharing insights from his personal experiences as an Asian American and how they inform his understanding of the text. He emphasizes the importance of community, resilience, and cultural engagement for modern believers, while also reflecting on the significance of prayer and faithful obedience in the life of Dan...

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica discuss the idea of the Sandwich Generation as Asian Americans, and how it particularly impacts us. They discuss the dual forces of feeling obligated to taking care of one’s older parents, while also taking care of one’s own children and teenagers, and the impact that can have. They discuss hopeful ways that Asian American parents can n...

In this conversation, Danny Kwan and Monica Kim discuss their book 'Teenagers and Mental Health,' focusing on the mental health challenges faced by teenagers and the role of parents, pastors, and youth leaders in addressing these issues. They share their personal experiences, cultural context, and the importance of compassion and understanding in youth ministry. They also emphasize the nee...

In this conversation, Steve Chang interviews Enoch Liao, the English congregation pastor of Boston Chinese Evangelical Church and cofounder of the Chinese Heritage Church Collaborative. They discuss Enoch's background, networking among Chinese heritage churches, calling in ministry, and cultural identity within the church. Enoch shares insights on the challenges and opportunities faced by Chin...

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica discuss the difficult and often neglected topic of generational trauma, passed on from our immigrant parents to our now 2nd and 3rd generation parents, as well as how it impacts our present families and parenting of our teenagers and children. They discuss the need yet difficulty to recognize it and its consequences. Finally, they discu...

In this conversation, Joel Kim, the president of Westminster Seminary California, shares his journey from a Korean immigrant family to his current leadership role. He discusses the unique challenges and responsibilities of being a seminary president, the cultural differences in leadership, and the future of the Korean American church. Joel emphasizes the importance of resilience in ministry, the i...

In the following interview, Dr. Yohan Lee (Biola University) weighs in on a small sampling of questions about AI’s applications and its impact on our current moment. This conversation isn’t meant to be exhaustive, nor is it meant to be the be-all end-all for the questions discussed. We hope it’s a conversation starter that can lead to more discussion and thought processing about our ever changing...

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica sit down and talk about dating in Asian American faith, culture, and the lives of teenagers.  They consider the views of dating growing up as Asian Americans and how it has changed.  They then discuss a parent’s approach to dating and how it relates to racial issues, faith, and how and when as parents, we can talk about dating with our...

In this conversation, Justin Kim shares his journey through various church contexts, highlighting his experiences in Korean immigrant churches, multi-ethnic congregations, and his current role at Wintersburg Church. He reflects on the beauty and challenges of each setting, emphasizing the importance of community, encouragement, and the development of a pastoral heart. Justin also addresses the dis...

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny is joined by longtime youth pastor Justin Wong, who has served students and families for the past 25 years within the Asian American church community and most recently completed his second doctorate degree researching Gen Z students and the Asian American Church. They discuss aspects of the hit show Kpop Demon Hunters and how parents can engage wi...

"What is one key thing parents should understand about the mental health struggles of today’s teenagers?" (Question #2) 00:00 Terrence Shay - Social Media & the Pressure to Measure Up 00:56 Monica Kim - Why Teen Mental Health Is Getting Worse 03:10 James Han - Mental Health Is Real—Don’t Ignore the Signs Answers about Teens from Ministry Leaders was filmed during the SOLA Network x R...

SummaryIn this episode of the Sola Networks Leaders Podcast, Linda Kim shares her journey through ministry, burnout, and the importance of emotional health. She discusses her experiences growing up in a Korean-American household, the impact of unresolved grief from her father's passing, and how these experiences shaped her into a gospel coach. Linda emphasizes the significance of processing gr...

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Monica and Danny talk about race, ethnicity, and culture, and its impact on Asian American teenagers. Our teenagers live in a diverse set of contexts. In today’s political climate along with Asian American teenagers living as bi-racial and bi-ethnic people, race and ethnicity issues do impact them. Hence, it is important for parents to consider these is...

"What is one thing you wish parents understood about teenagers today?" (Question 1) 00:00 Gower Lee – Don’t Just Parent, Pursue Your Teen’s Heart 02:12 Kevin Yi – Church Is More Than Sunday: What Kids Really Need 05:01 Monica Kim – Connection Before Correction: Understanding Teen Emotions Answers about Teens from Ministry Leaders was filmed during the SOLA Network x Rooted Ministry Asian...

In this episode of the SOLA Network Leaders’ Podcast, host Steve Chang interviews Aaron Chung, founding lead pastor of Exilic Church in New York City. They discuss Aaron’s personal journey, the unique challenges and opportunities of ministry in New York, and the influence of Tim Keller on their approach to church planting. The conversation also touches on the resurgence of spirituality among Gen Z...

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica discuss practical ways parents can disciple their own teenagers.  They begin discussing the idea of difficulties in discipling teenagers, and then go into some tangible ways parents can disciple their teenagers in their everyday lives.  Finally, they discuss the idea of how parents and churches/youth ministries can work together to walk...

In this episode, Will Chang welcomes Jonathan Holmes, Executive Director of Fieldstone Counseling and Interim Executive Director of CCEF (Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation). They discuss Jonathan’s personal story of adoption, his journey into counseling, the challenges and nuances of mental health in Asian American communities, and the importance of gospel-centered identity formati...