Cross Cultural Voices

Cross Cultural Voices

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A podcast for young adults open to exploring the Christian faith in a multicultural context. Visit our podcast Cross-Cultural Parenting for first-generation immigrant parents, and our full list of resources at...

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Multicultural Churches that Work

How multicultural churches with no sociopolitical agenda become welcoming places for people of all ethnicities.
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Unseen, episode 3

Kenny asks Michelle how she came to peace with her ethnic minority identity, how she reacts when others aren't interested in her cultural heritage, and how to remain in awe of Christ amidst the pressures of daily life.
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Centering Christ not Race

Centering whiteness, blackness, or racism leads to divisiveness and alienation. Focusing on Christ as the center creates an atmosphere where people of all races join together as one.
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Unseen, episode 2

As Kenny continues to read A Longing to Belong, he discovers that discovering awe of Christ re-centers our lives. Our ethnic identities still exist and have meaning, but they are secondary to our identity as God's...
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Do You Need Justice or Love?

If you love someone who is distraught, anxious, or alienated because of their social narrative, this episode provides helpful insights for engaging them graciously and wisely.
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Unseen: When Your Cultural Identity is Devalued

Kenny Sok is troubled that few of his friends express interest in his Cambodian heritage. He is greatly encouraged by the example of Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall in her book, A Longing to Belong.
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Microaggressions, Macroaggressions, and Unconditional Forgiveness

Culture warriors build group identity through anger towards a common enemy. This path leads to division, hostility, and cynicism. Jesus' path of unconditional forgiveness leads to peace and unity.
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Friendship in Black and White, part 3

Monique shares about being rejected in her own community because of her views. Krista gives practical advice to parents on equipping children to respond to non-biblical practices regarding race.
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Overcoming Cancel Culture through Active Listening

Episode 2 of our series "Christian Compassion without Culture Wars" shows how the Christian value of listening creates understanding and empathy between people of all ethnic groups.
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Friendship in Black and White, part 2

Monique and Krista's conversations become tense as they discuss parenting, racism, and politics. But their regard for one another as sisters in Christ kept them from ending the relationship.
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Christian Compassion without Culture Wars

If you want to love people of all ethnicities, but are fed up with the constant arguing over racism, DEI, CRT, and more, this podcast is for you! We share stories of Christians building cross-cultural friendships,...
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Friendship in Black and White, part 1

Monique Duson and Krista Bontrager tell the story of persevering through intense disagreements about social justice to form a strong friendship. Their experience led to them to co-write the book Walking in Unity.
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