Ep.56 BTS: Hao Chen

In today's BTS episode, we dive into Hao's faith journey. Hao shares his experiences from growing up in a non-Christian background in China to his eventual conversion to Christianity during his graduate studies in the U.S. We talk about the pivotal moments that led to his decision, including intellectual struggles with evolution and creationism, personal reflections on sin, and the church community that helpedh im grow. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:28 Hao Chen's Name Confusion 01:02 Funny Story: Car Registration Mix-Up 01:35 Hao Chen's Faith Journey Begins 01:50 Family and Spiritual Background 03:35 Debating Evolution vs. Creationism 04:25 First Church Experience in Singapore 06:23 Exploring Christianity in China 06:58 University Life in Toronto 14:09 Grad School and Church in Minnesota 20:02 Science and Faith Talk 25:43 Intellectual Barriers to Faith 33:55 Confession and Conversion 37:06 Living with the Bros 38:57 Challenges of Living Alone 41:53 Spiritual Highs and Lows 55:52 Joining the Team 01:03:27 Combining Ministries 01:06:16 Final Thoughts and Reflections