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ACross Culture

By Jessie Tang

Jessie and her guests explore culture, identity, and the Christian faith - from the UK and beyond.

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S1E4: Leadership in Shame-based Cultures - with Wien Fung

ACross CultureAug 28, 2020

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S3E3: Opening up a whole new world - with Corina van der Laan
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S3E2: Healing my ethnic identity - with Anna Tran
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S3E1: Learning to walk on our knees - with Theo Visser
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S2E5: A BBC in HK - with Christina Tang

S2E5: A BBC in HK - with Christina Tang

Christina Tang shares her experiences of being a BBC who recently relocated to Hong Kong.

Topics discussed: language, churches, learning a culture, the Hong Kong protests, political tensions.


Christina recommends the book The Space Between Us: How Jesus Teaches Us to Live Together When Politics and Religion Pull Us Apart by Sarah Anderson. 

Dec 04, 202047:43
S2E4-2: A South Asian Christian Experience - continued

S2E4-2: A South Asian Christian Experience - continued

This is part two of the interview with Shakeel Nurmahi.

Listen to part one here.


In this episode we talk about: South Asian Christian culture, Naujavan, podcasts, British Asian identity and more. 


Don't forget to check out Naujavan and Shakeel's social media: IG @shakeel_nurmahi, Twitter @shakeelnurmahi

Nov 27, 202038:23
S2E4-1: A South Asian Christian Experience - with Shakeel Nurmahi

S2E4-1: A South Asian Christian Experience - with Shakeel Nurmahi

This is the first part of a 2-part interview with Shakeel, the host of Naujavan podcast.

In this episode you'll hear us talk about: Shakeel's church experience, language, being an Indian Christian, and South Asian culture in Christianity. 


Follow Shakeel on social media: 

Twitter @shakeelnurmahi
IG: shakeel_nurmahi

Nov 20, 202033:41
S2E3: Arts in Mission - with Deborah Kim

S2E3: Arts in Mission - with Deborah Kim

Jessie is joined by Younhee Deborah Kim who talks about her experience doing arts in mission. 

In this episode you'll hear about the following things: Arts in Mission Korea, mission trips, Ethnodoxlogy, using local arts, positionality as a Korean woman in mission, using art for God's kingdom. 


She recommends the following books:

  • Worship and Mission for the Global Church
  • Creating Local Arts Together
  • Community Arts for God’s Purposes


Check out Deborah's artist collaboration videos of African praise songs here:

https://youtu.be/2l9BAlYOkk4 

https://youtu.be/92fushpWZj8

https://youtu.be/O6c0omEshJQ

https://youtu.be/ZK3qk-grjbw 



Nov 13, 202028:22
S2E2: Third Culture Kid - with Josh Gibson
Nov 06, 202044:01
S2E1: Social Justice - with Joelle Phua

S2E1: Social Justice - with Joelle Phua

Kicking off series 2 is an episode with Joelle Phua, who talks to Jessie about life coaching, women of colour, social justice, the system, activism, and being a Christian. 

Insta: @Joellephua_
Joelle's YouTube channel and website

She also recommends the following episodes from her podcast Let's Talk with Joelle: Faith & Social Justice and Stewarding a Kingdom Business

These books get a mention: Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho and Raise Your Voice by Kathy Khang. 

Oct 30, 202033:22
Chinese-heritage Churches - with Bert Han

Chinese-heritage Churches - with Bert Han

Bert and Jessie talk about Chinese-heritage churches.


Topics include: the inception of Chinese churches, English-speaking congregations, second-generation youth, outreach & evangelism, multicultural churches, racial and cultural biases.


Jessie would like to apologise for her poor audio quality in this episode! 

Sep 18, 202040:40
S1E6: Biblical Interpretation - with Temi Taiwo

S1E6: Biblical Interpretation - with Temi Taiwo

Jessie interviews Temi about biblical interpretation, and why using a diverse range of resources is important.


Topics discussed: hermeneutics, using study guides, the Bible's dual nature, pre-understanding, contextualisation and Bible commentaries. 


Resources mentioned:

  • The Africa Bible Commentary,
  • The South Asia Bible Commentary,
  • The Africana Bible,
  • thewitnessbcc.com ,
  • True To Our Native Land 

Temi recommends these books: 'Eat This Book' by Eugene Peterson and 'Women of the Word' by Jen Wilkin. 

Sep 11, 202037:57
S1E5: Conflict Transformation - with Ally Gibson

S1E5: Conflict Transformation - with Ally Gibson

Ally and Jessie chat about conflicts, especially across cultures.

Topics include: 

  • Culture shock/stimulation, 
  • Cultural differences, 
  • Conflict management, resolutions and transformation. 

Ally recommends the following books: 

  • 'Crucial Conversations' by Grenny, McMillan, & Switzler, 
  • 'The Peacemaker' by Ken Sande, 
  • 'Foreign to Familiar' by Sarah A. Lanier 
Sep 04, 202034:55
S1E4: Leadership in Shame-based Cultures - with Wien Fung
Aug 28, 202046:49
S1E3: Creative Arts and Change - with Eileen O'Neall
Aug 21, 202041:06
S1E2: Ethnomusicology in Missions - with Rob Baker

S1E2: Ethnomusicology in Missions - with Rob Baker

Ethnomusicologist, musician, teacher and author Rob Baker joins Jessie to chat about his experience in West Africa. 

00:40 - Rob's introduction
01:06 - What is Ethnomusicology?
03:45 - What Rob did in West Africa
05:04 - "Music is a universal language" (not!)
07:48 - On making assumptions and reclaiming music
16:32 - Letting your "spirits mingle"
18:00 - Being a white guy in Africa
22:32 - Goals in the community and songwriting
24:27 - Worship using indigenous music
26:29 - Rob's books
32:39 - Book recommendation

Rob recommends the book 'The Book Smugglers of Timbuktu' by Charlie English. 

Aug 14, 202035:20
S1E1: The Culture of CUs - with Matt Leung

S1E1: The Culture of CUs - with Matt Leung

What are Christian Unions? Are ethnic minority groups welcome? Jessie and Matt chat about their experiences at university. 

00:48 - Matt's introduction
03:03 - Student ministries in different contexts
04:15 - The purpose of CUs
10:08 - CUs as white middle class
17:38 - Unity
20:45 - Possible solutions
29:31 - Book recommendation 

Matt recommends the book 'Let The Nations Be Glad' by John Piper. 

Aug 07, 202034:13
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