All of who we are
How does culture and ethnicity impact identity, vocation, and faith? On the podcast, we dig into these questions with Sabrina S. Chan and La Thao, authors of Learning Our Names: Asian American Christians on Identity, Relationships, and Vocation. It’s a timely conversation that’s relevant for anyone who loves and supports Asian American people in their lives.
“I hope the book catches folks who are realizing that faith shouldn’t be colorblind and that Jesus sees us in all of our sociolocation and all of who we are.”
This month, we’re observing Mental Health Awareness Month by digging into our archives and finding some gems to help us through rough days. Halee Gray Scott describes her personal experience with depression and a few concrete steps she took to contribute to her healing. (If you’re struggling with your mental health, please know that you’re not along and there is help to be found.)
“The final straw came when winter arrived here to Holland, Michigan, and I didn’t see the sun from November until May. There I was, great with child, staring at gray skies day after day, not knowing what was happening to me.”
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Four More Things We Loved This Week
“They need us to be well.” One woman offers a plea for her fellow professors to invest in rest and joy for the sake of their students.
Looking for more liturgical prayer in your life? The Daily Office lays out fresh readings four times each day for you.
“‘Already? No way.’ I hadn’t finished my book.” This Spanish athlete just emerged from voluntarily spending 500 days on her own in an underground cave.
Five things to tackle when you need a tidy house fast.