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TGIF: Roundup for July 1, 2022

I spoke with Ruth Chou Simons on a variety of topics regarding faith and culture. She talked about her testimony as it comes to being an Asian American Christian, switching majors from biochem to fine arts, our callings and careers, serving Christ and stewarding our gifts, and shared encouragement for Asian American women authors. The video and article transcript are available: Telling Her Own Story: An Interview with Ruth Chou Simons.

Videos from our Asian American Leadership Conference are now appearing on YouTube! Pastor Owen Lee of Christ Central Presbyterian Church gave the first keynote of the AALC Conference: Embracing and Celebrating the Asian American Church.

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We thank God for TGC, SOLA, KALI, and the inaugural Asian American Leadership Conference! We’ll be adding our videos to this playlist on YouTube.


Articles From Around The Web

1.  Nitoy Gonzales: Demystifying the Bible

“If the Bible version can’t be understood, is it really fulfilling its main purpose? If our favorite Bible is not making itself accessible to an ordinary guy, has it failed its purpose?”

Related: How to Read the Bible With Your Family by Faith Chang

2. DJ Chuang: 9 More Things About Asian American Christianity

“Some denominations have had ethnic and racial ministries for decades. Yet independent organizations can be a healthy sign of ownership, autonomy, and growth.”

Related: Asian Americans Who Are Presidents Of Major Evangelical Organizations

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Books, Podcasts, Music, And More

1. Rooted Ministry: Rooted Reservoir Parenting Panel

In this TGCW22 Auxiliary Event, Collin Hansen, Katie Polski, Anna Meade Harris, Tracy Yi, and Kevin Yi share about parenting and ministering to the kids in your life today.

2. Truth in Love Podcast: Rescue Skills (feat. Deepak Reju)

How do we help those who are struggling with sexual sin, especially when it comes to fighting temptations and dealing with sin and shame?

3. Mosaic Podcast: Global Leadership in Mission (feat. Patrick Fung)

Rev. Dr. Patrick Fung (General Director of OMF International) joins Jackie and Justin of Singapore Bible College to share his wisdom on the topic of leadership. Patrick reflects on the qualities of a good leader and challenges that leaders face in Asian and global missions contexts.

4. Aaron Lee: Related Works

Book Reviews: Gospel-Shaped Marriage by Chad and Emily Van Dixhoorn, Illustrating Well by Jim L. Wilson, The Book of First & Second Corinthians by Alabaster. Listen to our TGIF playlist on Spotify. Join my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group.

Check out our International Students series, focused on connecting international students with the gospel of Jesus Christ, featuring four articles by Karisa You.


1. Aaron Lee: Telling Her Own Story: An Interview with Ruth Chou Simons

Ruth Chou Simons on her testimony as it comes to being an Asian American Christian, switching majors from biochem to fine arts, our callings and careers, serving Christ and stewarding our gifts, and encouragement for Asian American women authors

2. Bethany Ho: Three Important Lessons for Showing Hospitality

As we fix our gaze on Christ, the supreme example of hospitality and service, we can move forward in confidence knowing our obedience to him will bear much fruit as the Holy Spirit works alongside us.

3. Karisa You: 300 Yeses: How God Changes the Lives of International Students

“Imagine the infinite ways these [international] students could reach their hometowns and countries with the Gospel if they were to return from the U.S. after meeting Jesus here.”

4. Owen Y. Lee: Embracing and Celebrating the Asian American Church

The Asian American (AA) church is good and beautiful, and the calling to minister in the context of an AA church is a wonderful and joyous thing!

5. TGIF: Roundup for June 24, 2022

The Foreigner’s Blessing That Broke Me / The Paradox of Christ for a Polarized World / Father, Here Is My Little, My All

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