Transforming Lives Through Kinship with Steven Kim

In this episode of the AACC podcast, Ray Chang interviews Steven Kim, the Founder and Executive Director of Project Kinship, a community-rooted organization dedicated to serving marginalized communities impacted by incarceration. Steven shares his personal journey as a Korean American and the challenges he faced growing up, including racism and trauma. The conversation explores the role of the church in supporting marginalized individuals, the need for cultural understanding, and the importance of engaging younger generations in faith. Steven advocates for a shift from a 'saving' mentality to one of 'serving' and 'standing with' those in need, highlighting the power of kinship and community in healing and transformation. Join us in this important conversation about how we need pioneers to bring change. Linked Resources: https://www.projectkinship.org/ Hosts: Raymond Chang Guest: Steven Kim Podcast Manager: Gracie Hulse Producer: Daniel Harris Producers & Coordinators from Newsong: DJ Estioco, Jean Lee, Steven Kim Editor: Paul Yeej Kong