We are now excited to begin releasing interviews that were recorded with many of our Asian American Leadership Conference speakers. Starting this week, we will be releasing one new episode on Wednesdays and Fridays for the next several weeks. You can find the interviews at our YouTube, AALC Page, or on our Podcast.
In our first interview, Daniel D. Lee and Ben Shin answered: What is Asian American Theology? (YouTube, Podcasts). Next, Aaron J. Chung and Owen Y. Lee discussed The Asian American Church: A Space to be Ourselves (YouTube, Podcasts). For related reading, check out our new book A Letter to the Asian American Church at sola.network/book.
It was great to see so many of you at our AALC. Let’s keep in touch on Twitter and Instagram. For more, check out my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group and TGIF Playlist on Spotify. This newsletter is one of the many ways you can stay connected with SOLA Network. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Aaron Lee, Editorial Curator
Enter our giveaway! Thanks to P&R Publishers for providing, in partnership with @diveindigdeep, SOLA Network, and FCBC Walnut. 1 winner will receive physical copies of these excellent books!
Making Sense of the World: How the Trinity Helps to Explain Reality by Vern S. Poythress: Herman Bavinck taught that the “Trinity is wholly unlike anything else, but everything in the world is like the Trinity.” In this book, Vern Poythress uses a theological exploration of beauty to show how everything in the world reflects our Trinitarian God—from oak trees to image-bearers.
Sighing on Sunday: 40 Meditations for When Church Hurts by Megan Hill: Megan Hill understands that church can be hard. In forty thoughtful meditations, she lays out reliable biblical truths for your encouragement and healing. You’ll explore the source of your struggle, find ways to express your sorrow, and consider wise actions to take. Others have struggled as well—and found hope. There’s hope for you too.
Articles From Around The Web
1. Brett McCracken: Seeing Reality Is Better than ‘Being Seen’
“Prioritize knowing the holy God above being known by the fickle masses.”
2. Seth Porch: Hobbits and Third-Culture Kids: Befriending the Strangers Among Us
“TCKs are hidden immigrants who bear all the marks of citizenship yet often feel distinctly out of place.”
3. Tim Challies: Protecting the Family Name
“What is earned by a long and earnest commitment can be destroyed by a single careless word or thoughtless moment.”
Will you join us in embracing the call for the Asian American Church? The collective voices in our new book argue that there is underappreciated beauty, diversity, joy, benefit, and place for the Asian American church. Asian American leaders need to joyfully embrace the call to serve the Asian American church, not only for the emerging generation but for the broader church. Find a sample, links to purchase, and a free discussion guide at sola.network/book.
Books, Podcasts, Music, And More
1. Faith Chang: Perfectionism and Your Marriage: Faith Chang
Is perfectionism impacting your marriage? Your parenting? Listen to part 2 of Faith Chang’s conversation with Dave and Ann Wilson on the Family Life Today Podcast on perfectionism’s impact on your family — and practical ways to find grace and peace in imperfection.
2. Giselle Seidel: Jesus Will Speak in 100 Tongues, Thanks to Man Who Helped Disney’s Elsa Sing in 41 Languages
Rick Dempsey explains how his decades of localization expertise is being applied to The Chosen.
3. Aaron Lee: Related Works
Book review: From Heaven He Came and Sought Her: Definite Atonement in Historical, Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspectives edited by David Gibson and Jonathan Gibson. Listen to our TGIF playlist on Spotify. Join my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group.
Our Books and Reviews page is your one-stop resource for all of your reading needs. It features Asian American authors and issues, recommendations, and interviews.
Featured This Week On SOLA Network
1. AALC24: The Asian American Church: A Space to be Ourselves (YouTube, Podcasts)
Aaron J. Chung (Senior Pastor, Exilic Presbyterian Church) and Owen Y. Lee (Senior Pastor, Christ Central Presbyterian Church).
2. Aaron Lee: Cut Through the Noise: A Book Review of “Listen Listen Speak”
Through Biblical reflections and personal stories, Kim helps anchor our faith when God’s voice seems to be drowned out in the world.
3. AALC24: What is Asian American Theology? (YouTube, Podcasts)
Daniel D. Lee (Dean of Fuller’s Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry) and Ben Shin (Associate Professor, Talbot School of Theology).
4. Tim St. John: Mindless Food Moments
The call to eat and drink for the glory of God is a profound invitation to align every aspect of our lives, no matter how mundane, with the worship of our Creator.
5. SOLA Network: Coming Soon: AALC Interviews
The interviews cover themes that dive into the nuances of “Asian American Theology”, the experience of women in ministry, wisdom for Asian American church leaders, Youth Ministry, missions, and more.
6. TGIF: Roundup for July 12, 2024
The Beauty of “I’m Trying” / It’s OK to Fail / Does God Speak My Language? / Is Perfectionism Stealing Your Peace? / New Insights into the Formative Influence of Spurgeon’s Early Years
7. SOLA Network: TGIF Subscription
Get our TGIF installments delivered straight to your inbox for free every Friday. Join today so you never miss out.
General disclaimer: Our link roundups are not endorsements of the positions or lives of the authors. Header image by Ricardo Gomez Angel on Unsplash.