The Relationship Between Ethnic Loneliness and Belonging with Prasanta Verma
The AACC Podcast
In this episode of the AACC podcast, Ray Chang interviews Prasanta Verma about her book on ethnic loneliness and her personal journey of growing up as an Indian immigrant in predominantly white spaces. She dives deeper into the loneliness and identity conflicts she experienced while also navigating different forms of racism and marginalization that she and other Asian Americans face, both overt and subtle. Prasanta emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing one's own identity and finding community within one's own ethnic group and among allies in the dominant culture. ...
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Embracing Your Culture and Your Faith with Simi John
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On this episode of the AACC Podcast, Raymond Chang sits down with the dynamic author and speaker, Simi John, for a powerful conversation about identity, faith, and culture. Simi shares her journey of navigating life as both an Indian and a Christian woman—two identities that often felt at odds. Through raw insights and personal stories, she reveals how she found clarity and confidence in scripture, embracing both her faith and heritage without compromise. Simi dives into the importance of Southeast Asian representation, the challenges and joys of raising Indian children in faith and culture,...
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Asian Americans and Evangelicalism with Walter Kim
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On this episode of the AACC Podcast, Raymond Chang speaks with Walter Kim on the relationship between Asian Americans and Evangelicalism. Should Asian Americans Christians use the term “evangelical”? Where do AAPI fit in the changing demographics of evangelicalism? And how can Asian Americans lead faithfully in evangelical contexts? Linked Resources: https://www.nae.org/ Hosts: Raymond Chang Guest: Walter Kim Engineer: Elliot Koo Producer: Josh Huver Manager: Gracie Hulse Follow us on IG: To find out more about...
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Leading Out of Who You Are with Vivian Mabuni
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On this episode of the AACC Podcast, Raymond Chang speaks with Vivian Mabuni about her journey in leadership as an Asian American woman and her work with Someday is Here. How does our journey and experience as Asian Americans inform our leadership? How can seasoned Asian American leaders support and encourage emerging Asian American leaders to lead out of who they are? Linked Resources: https://www.vivianmabuni.com/someday-is-here Hosts: Raymond Chang Guest: Vivian Mabuni Engineer: Elliot Koo Podcast Manager: Gracie Hulse ...
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Asian Americans in Christian Higher Education with Gregory Lee
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On this episode of the AACC Podcast, we begin a series of discussions on the topic of Asian Americans in White Evangelical Spaces. We will be hearing from a variety of Asian American leaders from a range of contexts (church, academy, non-profit, etc) on their experiences working in predominantly White spaces. In this conversation, Raymond Chang speaks with Dr. Gregory Lee on the challenges of Asian Americans in Christian higher education. Dr. Lee shares about his experience as a professor and how he navigates his racial identity as an Asian American teaching at an evangelical institution. ...
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Faith and Asian American Civic Engagement
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The AACC Podcast, hosted by Raymond Chang, invites listeners to this special episode where we explore civic engagement as Asian American Christians. Featuring special guest Sam Cho, the elected commissioner of the Port of Seattle, the episode highlights his personal journey into politics, shares his insights on generational political differences, and dives into his perspectives on how we should engage in politics as Christians. In this podcast, Sam emphasizes the importance of building relationships and how authentic engagement with people is not tied to any political party. He...
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Voices of Change: Asian American Faith and Society
The AACC Podcast
In the season finale of the AACC Reclaim Podcast, Raymond Chang and co-host Josh Huver close the 'Speaking to the Culture' series. They explore how Asian American Christians can address challenging topics and advocate for social justice, bringing their unique perspectives to these vital issues. This episode discusses the importance of engaging with culture from a Christian standpoint, promoting a vision of hope and kindness. It addresses the challenges and fears associated with speaking out on sensitive issues, underlining the critical role of Asian American voices in advocating for...
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Engaging Culture for Sensitive Souls
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The AACC Reclaim Podcast, hosted by Raymond Chang and Katie Nguyen Palomares, invites listeners to explore engaging culture with sensitivity. Featuring guest Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, a writer and communications consultant, the episode highlights her impactful contributions to organizations like D.Light and her insights from living across various cultures. Dorcas, author of "Start, Love, Repeat" and "Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul," shares wisdom on cultural engagement. Throughout the conversation, Dorcas emphasizes the importance of embracing our unique gifts and passions while...
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Faith & Community in the Modern Era: Asian American Christian Conversation
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Join host Raymond Chang and special guest Dr. Matthew Kim from Baylor University on the AACC Reclaim Podcast for a compelling exploration of faith and community dynamics within the Asian American Christian sphere. This episode delves into the impact of societal and economic pressures on church life, particularly focusing on the growing sense of isolation among congregants. The discussion highlights how these challenges are especially pronounced among younger church members, seeking a balance between spiritual engagement and modern life demands. Raymond and Dr. Kim engage in a...
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Mental Health: AAPI Flourishing
The AACC Podcast
Tune into this wrap-up conversation as AACC President Raymond Chang and Co-Host Katie Nguyen Palomares are joined by DJ Chuang to discuss the nuances of applying mental health care to our everyday lives. They share their own unique journeys in mental health, expand on patterns in culture and the Church at large, and share a little about the hope of meeting Jesus as you lean into this space. Linked Resources: IG: Hosts: Raymond Chang & Katie Nguyen Palomares Guest: DJ Chuang Engineer: Elliot Koo Podcast Manager: Katie Nguyen Palomares...
info_outlineThe AACC Podcast, hosted by Raymond Chang, invites listeners to this special episode where we explore civic engagement as Asian American Christians. Featuring special guest Sam Cho, the elected commissioner of the Port of Seattle, the episode highlights his personal journey into politics, shares his insights on generational political differences, and dives into his perspectives on how we should engage in politics as Christians.
In this podcast, Sam emphasizes the importance of building relationships and how authentic engagement with people is not tied to any political party. He shares the challenges with having to constantly prove his patriotism as an Asian American. He points out the lack of parental support in the pursuit of a political career. Join us in the insightful discussion on why we, as Asian American Christians, should have a seat at the table.
Hosts: Raymond Chang
Guest: Sam Cho
Engineer: Elliot Koo
Producer: Daniel Harris
Manager: Gracie Hulse
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