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Through our podcast seasons, as well as specially presented content, we dive into the reality and beauty of living out Asian American Christian faith.
Centering is a production of the Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary.
Historian, and pastor Tim Tseng, PhD., speaks about the roots of pan-ethnic Asian American identity and how we, as Asian American Christians, can understand our shared identity theologically and historically. This AAPI Heritage Month, several of our friends in ministry and academia will be sharing devotionals on Asian American Christian discipleship.
In October, Fuller's Asian American Center hosted a panel, "The State of Asian American Psychology: Invisibility, Microaggressions, and White Normativity". In the third talk of the evening, Jessica ChenFeng, PhD, LMFT, and author of the book "Finding Your Voice as a Beginning Marriage and Family Therapist", addressed the topic of "Psychology, Race, and Evangelicalism".
In October, Fuller's Asian American Center hosted a panel, "The State of Asian American Psychology: Invisibility, Microaggressions, and White Normativity". In the second talk of the evening, Alvin Alvarez, PhD, co-author of the definitive textbook "Asian American Psychology: Current Perspectives", addressed the question: "Does Race Matter for Asian Americans?" As part of his lecture, Dr. Alvarez played the short film "Vincent Who?" (2009), which can be viewed here: (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKSq8iuNHsk (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvNEkHWGweY https://vincentwhomovie.com
In October, Fuller's Asian American Center hosted a panel, "The State of Asian American Psychology: Invisibility, Microaggressions, and White Normativity". In the first talk of the evening, Nita Tewari, PhD, co-author of the definitive textbook "Asian American Psychology: Current Perspectives", addressed the question: "What Is Asian American Psychology?"
Shame can be harmful - but by cultivating habits of compassion, we can take steps to intentionally change how we relate to ourselves and others when we fall short. Therapist Natasha Subadya joins Jessica for this episode of Centering, discussing how she assists Asian American Christians with healing their relationship to shame and creating healthier individuals, families, churches, and communities.
Asian America - including our churches and pastors - has a problem with sex addiction. What separates a healthy sex drive from an addiction? How can we reduce stigma, isolation and judgment in our churches and replace it with growth and the work of healing? This week, marriage and family therapist Roy Kim joins Jessica to talk about his own experiences with sex addiction and counseling.
Our childhood family dynamics, internalized context, partner relationship, and so many other factors all have an impact on our parenting! This week, Rukshan Fernando (Interim Provost, Azusa Pacific University) joins Jessica for a discussion of Asian American Christian parenting: fostering self-awareness and exploring history to support our parenting, along with overcoming internalized racism/sexism, and cultivating a healthy partner relationship.
Marriage is hard! But with help, it's possible to make it through alive. In this episode, expert married couple Scott and Sandra So Hee Chi Kim join Jessica ChenFeng to break down what's worked (and what didn't) in their marriage, from family-of-origin dynamics, internalized contexts, and how partner relationships can impact parenting.
Dating. Romance. Love. In many Asian American Christian circles, these are topics of perpetual fascination. But so are toxic relationships, fear-laden dating culture, and even cycles of abuse. This week, Melba Mathew (Associate Marriage & Family Therapist) joins us to discuss building relationships that have the capacity for authenticity, connection, and mutuality.
Our connection with our parents - or the lack thereof - is a source of tension for many Asian Americans. This week, Dr. Barbara W. Kim (Vice Chair of Asian American Studies, CSU Long Beach), joins Jessica to discuss the challenges of relating to our parents. Why it is so difficult? How can we pursue healing? And what words of experience would she offer listeners who are having a hard time with their own parents?
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