In this episode, Jay Choi shares his journey from a troubled youth to a passionate disciple of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of authentic community, holiness, and leadership in the next generation. Discover practical insights on cultivating vulnerability, maintaining spiritual integrity, and leading with character in a distracted world.Chapters00:00 Journey of Faith: From Doubt to…
This episode explores the impact of parental mental health on teenagers, especially within Asian American families, highlighting research findings and spiritual insights for healthier parenting.Chapters:0:00 — Introduction0:44 — Parent Mental Health and Teen Well-Being2:12 — Immigrant Parenting and Its Impact6:07 — Self-Reflection for Parents9:17 — Emotional Availability Matters14:10 — Repair,…
In this episode, Amy K. Lam shares her journey illustrating The Church Behind Barbed Wire, a children's book about Japanese incarceration during WWII, highlighting the importance of faith, history, and storytelling.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Amy Lam and the Book00:35 Amy's background and how she got involved01:13 The story behind the book's creation02:09 Balancing historical accuracy with…
In this episode, Walter Kim shares his inspiring journey from immigrant roots to leading the National Association of Evangelicals. He discusses the importance of cultural understanding, the history of evangelicalism, and the unique role of Asian American leaders in the church.Our guests share from their own experience and conviction, and the perspectives expressed on this podcast do not…
Examining the study: "Unpredictable Childhoods May Hinder a Young Adult's Ability to Take Positive Risks."Our guests share from their own experience and conviction, and the perspectives expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of SOLA Network or every leader associated with SOLA.
In this episode, Drew Hyun and Jay Song discuss the importance of emotional health and contemplative spirituality in Christian discipleship, especially within Asian American churches. They explore how cultural and generational factors influence spiritual maturity and leadership, offering practical insights for pastors and believers.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests03:09…
In this new series, Danny and Monica look at recent research and studies about teenagers and families, and assess them through the lens of Scripture. They then apply their conclusions for their implications for Asian American Parenting. In part 2 of this series, they examine unstructured and structured use of time.Our guests share from their own experience and conviction, and the perspectives…
Our new Author Interview features a conversation between Aaron Lee and Paul Uyen about Uyen’s life and his book on divine illumination, In Your Light We See Light. Uyen shares his journey from a difficult childhood as an immigrant—struggling in school, getting involved in gangs, and facing serious trouble—to a gradual but powerful transformation through reading the Bible and encountering…
In this new series, Danny and Monica look at recent research and studies about teenagers and families, and assess them through the lens of Scripture. They then apply their conclusions for their implications for Asian American Parenting. In part 1 of this series, they examine a study about childhood religious experiences and adult outcomes, and how it relates to communication in the adult-teenager…
SummaryIn this insightful interview, Abe Cho shares his journey from Korean American roots to becoming a key thought leader in urban ministry and church planting. He discusses the importance of contextualization, the impact of social media on church communication, and the future of gospel-centered ministry in diverse urban settings.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Abe Cho and His Journey01:05 Abe's…