The Importance of True Belonging and Taking Up Space With Alice Matagora
Release Date: 05/15/2025
The Favor on Asian Americans: A Cultural Shift with Dave Gibbons
The AACC Podcast
In this episode of the AACC Podcast, our host, Ray Chang engages with Pastor Dave Gibbons and they explore the unique position of Asian-Americans in society today, highlighting the cultural adaptability of AAPI and the opportunities available for them to leverage their experiences and voices in addressing societal challenges. Pastor Gibbons emphasizes the favor that Asian-Americans have in the current cultural landscape and the potential for their stories to inspire change. Join us in the conversation and share your thoughts with us! Linked Resources: Hosts: Raymond Chang Guest: Dave...
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Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World: Interview with Book Creators Helen Lee and Shin Maeng
The AACC Podcast
In this episode of the AACC podcast, host Ray Chang engages in a rich conversation with Helen Lee and Shin Maeng about their collaborative children's book 'Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World.' They discuss the inspiration behind the book, the evolution of its themes, particularly around prayer, and the importance of cultural identity in storytelling. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by Asian American creatives in the publishing industry and the hope that this book will inspire meaningful conversations between parents and children about prayer and global issues....
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Reintegrating Evangelism and Justice in the Church with Soong-Chan Rah
The AACC Podcast
Today's episode explores the intersection of Asian American Christianity and justice, discussing the historical context of justice within Christianity, the separation of evangelism and justice, and the impact of Western individualism on Asian American faith. Our host, Raymond Chang, together with Rev. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah, emphasize the need to recover a theological understanding of justice and provide practical steps for engaging in justice within the Asian American community. Linked Resources: Hosts: Raymond Chang Guest: Reverend Dr. Soong-Chan Rah Engineer: Elliot Koo Producer:...
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Giving Language to Our Experiences: A Conversation with Daniel D. Lee
The AACC Podcast
In this episode, AACC President, Ray Chang, and Professor Daniel D. Lee explore the complexities of Asian American Christianity, discussing the integration of theology and identity, the challenges faced by the community, and the importance of contextualized ministry. They emphasize the need for nuanced understanding and language to articulate the Asian American experience, while also highlighting the significance of preserving cultural heritage and history. This podcast provides insights into how Asian American Christians can navigate their identities and experiences within the broader...
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Learning from the Margins: The Future of Asian American Christianity with Abraham Cho
The AACC Podcast
On this episode of the AACC Podcast, Ray Chang and Reverend Dr. Abraham Cho explore the complexities of Asian American Christian leadership, the journey into ministry, and the cultural identity that shapes their experiences. They discuss the challenges of navigating predominantly white evangelical spaces, the diverging paths of career choices among Asian Americans, and the cultural costs associated with these dynamics. As they explore the evolving landscape of American Christianity, particularly focusing on the experiences and challenges faced by Asian American Christians, Dr. Cho points out...
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The Importance of True Belonging and Taking Up Space With Alice Matagora
The AACC Podcast
On this episode of the AACC Podcast, Ray Chang interviews Alice Matagora and discusses the journey of finding belonging and embracing her identity as an Asian American woman within white evangelical spaces. Alice emphasizes the need for communities that embrace and value the full expression of God's kingdom, where individuals can be their authentic selves. When faced with challenges as Asian American Christians in discipleship and leadership development, she emphasizes the importance of true belonging and being fully oneself, rather than fitting in and disowning parts of who we are. Listen...
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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
The AACC Podcast
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
The AACC Podcast
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
The AACC Podcast
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 ...
info_outlineOn this episode of the AACC Podcast, Ray Chang interviews Alice Matagora and discusses the journey of finding belonging and embracing her identity as an Asian American woman within white evangelical spaces. Alice emphasizes the need for communities that embrace and value the full expression of God's kingdom, where individuals can be their authentic selves. When faced with challenges as Asian American Christians in discipleship and leadership development, she emphasizes the importance of true belonging and being fully oneself, rather than fitting in and disowning parts of who we are. Listen in as we explore the question: How do we find true belonging and take up space?
Linked Resources:
https://www.alicematagora.com/
Hosts: Raymond Chang
Guest: Alice Matagora
Engineer: Elliot Koo
Producer: Daniel Harris
Manager: Gracie Hulse
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