Canadian Asian Missional Podcast

Episode 64 - Nones & Dones Series: What The Data Tells Us... And What It Doesn't (feat. Joel Thiessen & Arch Wong) From a sociological and ministry perspective, research can provide valuable insights in understanding the phenomenon of a growing population of those identifying as having no religious affiliation. At the same time, it has also revealed the complexities of this shift and a spectrum of reasoning of why some choose to move in this direction. We are joined by Dr. Joel Thiessen and Dr. Arch Wong to discuss and dive deeper into this topic! -------------------------- Joel Thiessen Website Arch Wong Twitter Flourishing Congregations Institute Website Flourishing Congregations Institute Facebook -------------------------- Please remember to subscribe to our podcast to join the conversation as we regularly discuss all things related to being Canadian, Asian, and missional. Leave us your comments and feedback and let's do this together! E-mail: contact.campodcast@gmail.com Music Credits:

Episode 63 - Nones & Dones Series: "I Tried Everything" (Dan's Story) What happens when a person has a genuine desire to experience God in his/her life and has tried every way a community of faith has to offer, but still feels empty and unconvinced? In this episode, we listen to Dan's story, his decades long struggle in looking for answers, and his reasons for taking a break and starting over. -------------------------- Please remember to subscribe to our podcast to join the conversation as we regularly discuss all things related to being Canadian, Asian, and missional. Leave us your comments and feedback and let's do this together! Music Credits: aKu – The Final Blow © 2021 aKu All Rights Reserved, Used With Permission

Episode 62 - Nones & Dones Series: "What Went Wrong?" (Reflections on Helen's Story) One of the questions that Helen asked the audience to consider was how she ended up in this specific place in her spiritual life. In her own words, she reflected on the many factors and "what went wrong" which led to her decision to leave her church. In our candid conversation, we unpack and examine several of the reasons and discuss what it may look like to walk alongside others who share the same experience of a faith community. -------------------------- Please remember to subscribe to our podcast to join the conversation as we regularly discuss all things related to being Canadian, Asian, and missional. Leave us your comments and feedback and let's do this together! Music Credits: aKu – The Final Blow © 2021 aKu All Rights Reserved, Used With Permission

Episode 61 - Nones & Dones Series: Introduction & Helen's Story It's been a long time coming, but we're so excited to start off the new year with a series focusing on the nones & dones: those who have no religious affiliation, have left the church, or are done with faith. In this introduction, we talk about the importance and the personal reasons for engaging in this conversation and the specific movement and trends we've observed in the lives of some of those around us.   Plus, our gracious friends from New Leaf Network have shared this un-testimony from Helen, who was one of the speakers at their Learning Circle events, detailing her departure from a church and Christian community. Check them out over at: https://www.newleafnetwork.ca/ -------------------------- Please remember to subscribe to our podcast to join the conversation as we regularly discuss all things related to being Canadian, Asian, and missional. Leave us your comments and feedback and let's do this together! Music Credits

Episode 60 - Reflections On Season 3 [Year End Wrap-Up] What a year 2020 has been!! We pause for a moment and reflect back on the conversations and lessons learned from the third season of our podcast journey. Join us as we dive into highlight episodes that have challenged us and continue to form us personally and in ministry. Also, a sneak peek at where we'll be starting off in the new year! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!! On to 2021!! -------------------------- Please remember to subscribe to our podcast to join the conversation as we regularly discuss all things related to being Canadian, Asian, and missional. Leave us your comments and feedback and let's do this together! Music Credits: aKu – The Final Blow © 2018 aKu All Rights Reserved, Used With Permission

Episode 59 - In The Space Between (Introducing Xenia Chan) A new voice emerges on the Canadian Asian Missional Podcast as we welcome our friend Xenia Chan as a new co-host! We talk about her experiences and what she's observed in ministry, seminary education, Canadian Asian context, and what it looks like to reclaim the "Jesus narrative" in our contexts. Plus, we bring back the Rapid Fire round! -------------------------- Xenia's Blog - The Space Between -------------------------- Please remember to subscribe to our podcast to join the conversation as we regularly discuss all things related to being Canadian, Asian, and missional. Leave us your comments and feedback and let's do this together! Music Credits: aKu – The Final Blow / Love Shine © 2020 aKu All Rights Reserved, Used With Permission

Episode 58 - #ChurchToo Movement, Part 3: A Survivor's Story (feat. Rebecca K. Tan) TRIGGER WARNING: In these episodes, we discuss the subject matter of relational and sexual abuse and assault. Please exercise discretion and wisdom in listening as the nature of the topic may trigger some individuals. In the third part of our continuing conversation, we sit down with Rebecca K. Tan, author of But He Said He Is A Christian, to hear her story of surviving relational abuse and assault. In what is often taboo or difficult to talk about, we discuss the importance of bringing to light what is happening in our proximity, becoming more aware of the signs, and what it means for churches and communities to support and walk alongside those being abused and survivors. Note: Our guest's voice has been altered to protect her identity. -------------------------- Please remember to subscribe to our podcast to join the conversation as we regularly discuss all things related to being Canadian, Asian, and missional. Leave

Episode 57 - The Secular Age, Part 2: Engagement & Ministry (feat. Andrew Root) In gaining a clearer picture of the various stages of the secular age, how might that inform and impact our level of engagement and ministry practices? What happens if we misidentify which level we are in? What unique challenges do we face in today's age? Here's the second part of our conversation with Dr. Andrew Root as we dive deeper into implications for our faith and churches! Let's do this!! -------------------------- Andrew Root's WEBSITE Andrew Root on Twitter Faith Formation In A Secular Age The Pastor In A Secular Age The End of Youth Ministry? -------------------------- Please remember to subscribe to our podcast to join the conversation as we regularly discuss all things related to being Canadian, Asian, and missional. Leave us your comments and feedback and let's do this together! Music Credits: aKu – The Final Blow © 2020 aKu All Rights Reserved, Used With Permission

Episode 56 - The Secular Age, Part 1: Understanding The Stages (feat. Andrew Root) As society and culture move away from religious traditions, how can we understand the various shifts and stages of secularism? Do we have a common definition or understanding? Dr. Andrew Root joins our conversation as we dive into this important topic and unpack what that means for our lives and communities! Check it out! -------------------------- Andrew Root's WEBSITE Andrew Root on Twitter Faith Formation In A Secular Age The Pastor In A Secular Age The End of Youth Ministry? -------------------------- Please remember to subscribe to our podcast to join the conversation as we regularly discuss all things related to being Canadian, Asian, and missional. Leave us your comments and feedback and let's do this together! Music Credits: aKu – The Final Blow © 2020 aKu All Rights Reserved, Used With Permission

Episode 55 - Being Asian-Canadian Christian Witnesses (AFC Advanced Leadership Training) Over this past summer, we had the wonderful opportunity to collaborate with Ambassadors For Christ In Canada to lead a training event for their campus leaders online, specifically focusing on being Asian-Canadian witnesses in our culture today. We got to share our experiences, reflections, and why we believe presence is vital for how we build bridges for others to encounter Christ! -------------------------- Please remember to subscribe to our podcast to join the conversation as we regularly discuss all things related to being Canadian, Asian, and missional. Leave us your comments and feedback and let's do this together! Music Credits: aKu – The Final Blow © 2018 aKu All Rights Reserved, Used With Permission

Episode 54 - Listening To Nuance: Observing Faith & Church Experiences Through Ethnography (feat. Scott Wall) Much has been said about the patterns and social customs of Canadian Asian church and faith experiences, but do those descriptions line up with how people are actually living our lives? Are we jumping to conclusions and preemptively ringing alarm bells? We talk to our friend and ethnographer Scott Wall about the importance of listening well, learning to make distinctions in our understanding, and how that impacts the way in which we approach ministry. -------------------------- Please remember to subscribe to our podcast to join the conversation as we regularly discuss all things related to being Canadian, Asian, and missional. Leave us your comments and feedback and let's do this together! Music Credits: aKu – The Final Blow © 2018 aKu All Rights Reserved, Used With Permission

Episode 53 - Secularism & Tension: Asian Witness In French-Speaking Canada (feat. Rici Be)   Almost one quarter of Canada's population resides in the province of Quebec and its distinct culture and history has shaped a unique landscape for ministry. Coming out of a difficult relationship with religion and having embraced secularism which extends all the way to its laws, how can the mission of God be re-imagined and contextualized and what part does the Asian church play to engage people for Christ? We're chatting with our friend and pastor Rici Be from Montreal about his journey and how He has seen the church break through!   -------------------------- Please remember to subscribe to our podcast to join the conversation as we regularly discuss all things related to being Canadian, Asian, and missional. Leave us your comments and feedback and let's do this together! Music Credits: aKu – The Final Blow © 2018 aKu All Rights Reserved, Used With Permission

Episode 52 - The Next Generation Lead Pastor, Part 2: New Perspectives, Priorities & Postures (feat. Ho-Ming Tsui & George Mah)   While the lead pastor of the future brings new vision and values, they also enter into a established rhythms and expectations. What does it look like to work toward change, while engaging in the slow process of investment and implementation? How can the experiences in their past help them to minister to the pastors they lead with wisdom, grace, and empathy? Here's the second part of our conversation with lead pastors, Ho-Ming Tsui and George Mah!   -------------------------- Please remember to subscribe to our podcast to join the conversation as we regularly discuss all things related to being Canadian, Asian, and missional. Leave us your comments and feedback and let's do this together!   Music Credits: aKu – The Final Blow © 2018 aKu All Rights Reserved, Used With Permission

Episode 51 - The Next Generation Lead Pastor, Part 1: Building Trust & The Benefits/Challenges of Legacy (feat. Ho-Ming Tsui & George Mah)   As newer generations of Asian Canadian pastors step into the roll of the lead/senior position, what will be the course that they chart for themselves and the church? What can someone expect as they follow the legacy of the founding/previous pastor? We're joined by our good friends and lead pastors Ho-Ming Tsui and George Mah as they share their experiences and challenges of the long journey of building trust and setting a new course.   -------------------------- Please remember to subscribe to our podcast to join the conversation as we regularly discuss all things related to being Canadian, Asian, and missional. Leave us your comments and feedback and let's do this together!   Music Credits: aKu – The Final Blow © 2018 aKu All Rights Reserved, Used With Permission

Episode 50 - Tales Of Race, Identity & Faith ...Illustrated (feat. Gene Luen Yang) Topics such as race & diversity, immigration, Eastern vs. Western ideologies, and spirituality have rarely been so prolifically expressed, seamlessly integrated, or so fun to read as in the imaginative and thoughtful works of Gene Luen Yang. The award-winning cartoonist and writer joins us on our milestone episode to share his experiences and reflections in creating and crafting these stories and how it speaks into the Asian & North American narrative.   -------------------------- Gene Luen Yang's WEBSITE Gene Luen Yang on Twitter American Born Chinese Boxers & Saints Dragon Hoops -------------------------- Please remember to subscribe to our podcast to join the conversation as we regularly discuss all things related to being Canadian, Asian, and missional. Leave us your comments and feedback and let's do this together! Music Credits: aKu – The Final Blow © 2020 aKu All Rights Reserved, Used With Pe

Episode 49 - The Spirit Is Moving & Leading: A Conversation on Pentecostalism (feat. Josh Samuel) How can we recognize the main role of the Holy Spirit in our lives, faith, and communities? Joined by our good friend, Rev. Dr. Josh Samuel from Masters College & Seminary, we explore one of the fastest growing global Christian movements of our generation and what it can teach us to engage with the human experience, inform our worship, and spur us onto mission. Let's do this! -------------------------- Josh Samuel's website: Loving God and People Theology Breakdown with Josh Samuel YouTube channel Josh's book: The Holy Spirit in Worship Music, Preaching, and the Altar: Renewing Pentecostal Corporate Worship Master's College & Seminary -------------------------- Please remember to subscribe to our podcast to join the conversation as we regularly discuss all things related to being Canadian, Asian, and missional. Leave us your comments and feedback and let's do this together! Music Credits:

Episode 48 - #ChurchToo Movement, Part 2: Cancel Culture, Dismembered Pastors, and Creating Safety (feat. Xenia Chan & Daisey Lin) TRIGGER WARNING: In these episodes, we discuss the subject matter of sexual and power abuse and assault. Please exercise discretion and wisdom in listening as the nature of the topic may trigger some individuals. In the second part of our frank conversation with our friends Xenia & Daisey, we discuss how how faith communities have responded to accusations. Can our reactions cause more harm and perpetuate a specific culture that make it difficult for us address these issues? Is it more difficult for those from an Asian background? Given the severity, how do we shepherd and create space for listening, restoration, and walking alongside victims, abusers, and our communities? An important and vital conversation for our day. -------------------------- Please remember to subscribe to our podcast to join the conversation as we regularly discuss all things related to being Ca

Episode 47 - #ChurchToo Movement, Part 1: Leadership & Power Dynamics Between Men & Women (feat. Xenia Chan & Daisey Lin) TRIGGER WARNING: In these episodes, we discuss the subject matter of sexual and power abuse and assault. Please exercise discretion and wisdom in listening as the nature of the topic may trigger some individuals. Over the past several years, accusations of abuses in leadership have caused the church to face the dynamics between men & women in regards to ministering and serving together. How has culture and background impacted the way we have formed these relationships? What underlying issues have perpetuated and led to harm and misuse of power? In the first part of our frank conversation with our friends Xenia & Daisey, we examine the history of these relationships and our reaction and processing of the #ChurchToo movement. -------------------------- Please remember to subscribe to our podcast to join the conversation as we regularly discuss all things related to b

Episode 46 - Navigating Faith & Doubt: Freedom, Fear, and Charity (feat. Austin Fischer) When it comes to working out our convictions, there are definitely helpful and unhelpful approaches. What are the lenses in which we understand our theology? Is there grace and freedom to re-evaluated and change our traditions while still staying faithful? What happens when we doubt or when the way in which our beliefs are being formed differ from those who we live, serve, and worship with? We sit down for an honest and open conversation with pastor and author Austin Fischer to share our experiences and to be stretched to find a better way! -------------------------- Please remember to subscribe to our podcast to join the conversation as we regularly discuss all things related to being Canadian, Asian, and missional. Leave us your comments and feedback and let's do this together! Music Credits: aKu – The Final Blow © 2020 aKu All Rights Reserved, Used With Permission

Episode 45 - Roots, Adoption, & Forming New Expressions Of Worship (feat. John Baik) Styles of worship and liturgy have a long history and connection to cultures and influences. As we take a glimpse at the deeper roots that have shaped our modern expressions and the ties they have to our ethnic identities, we long for a new imagination that honours our past, while forging a new way for the future that includes all generations. Our bandmate John Baik joins us for this insightful conversation, recorded in an airport! -------------------------- Please remember to subscribe to our podcast to join the conversation as we regularly discuss all things related to being Canadian, Asian, and missional. Leave us your comments and feedback and let's do this together! Music Credits: aKu – The Final Blow © 2018 aKu All Rights Reserved, Used With Permission