Asian American Parenting

In this episode, Danny and Monica begin a new mini-series on Scripture and Asian American parenting, beginning with Deuteronomy 6:5-9. Together they examine the practical application of this passage for families. They consider prior generations of immigrant family contexts and what those differences might teach Asian American parents today, gleaning wisdom for gospel-centered parenting.Rooted Resources: Parents Are the Primary Disciple-Makers Of Their Children by Anna Mead Harris Parenting in the New School Year  by Tim St. John Christian Parenting Resources Subscribe and follow the Asian American Parenting podcast wherever you find your podcasts available. Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode, Danny sits down with Professor and Pastor James Lee to discuss the topic of the spiritual formation of Asian American parents, which plays a critical role in parenting our teenagers. Their conversation encourages parents to consider their spiritual lives to become more fruitful believers in the Lord—for their own sakes as well as for the good of their teenagers.   James Lee (MA, Talbot) is a Professor at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University and also serves as a pastor in the local church. He is passionate about bridging the church and the academy by helping believers develop a biblical worldview that encourages flourishing in the faith. His interests in practical, systematic, and philosophical theology led him to research a theology of the emotions and its integration with sanctification as part of his doctoral work. Parenting in the New School Year  by Tim St. John Struggling with Family Discipleship? Here’s Hope and Encouragement. By Brian Dembowczyk Christian Parenting Resources Subscribe and follow the Asian American Parenting podcast wherever you find your podcasts.  Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode, Danny and Monica talk about underparenting teenagers, following their conversation about overparenting in episode 25. They share observations about permissive parenting and uninvolved parenting, discussing the differences between the two. They consider reasons why Asian American parents might be inclined to less involved parenting based on the style of their parents’ generation. Lastly, they discuss ways parents can reduce or move away from underparenting their teenagers.   What the Bible Says About Parenting: Discipleship Happens in Relationship by Mark Howard Challenges of Immigrant Parenting by Sherene Joseph  Christian Parenting Resources   Subscribe and follow the Asian American Parenting podcast wherever you find your podcasts available. Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica discuss overparenting—commonly called helicopter parenting, or in sociology, authoritarian parenting. They discuss the roots of overparenting in Asian American contexts, the signs and consequences of overparenting, and how parents of teenagers can reduce the instinct to “helicopter.” Their conversation touches on various passages of Scripture, including Ephesians 6:1-4, as they encourage listeners in the important work of parenting teenagers. What the Bible Says About Parenting: Discipleship Happens in Relationship with Mark Howard (Podcast) Christian Parenting Resources Subscribe and follow the Asian American Parenting podcast wherever you find your podcasts available. Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Monica and Danny discuss the important topic of guilt in response to failure as parents. They also share strategies for regulating our own emotions as parents so we can help our children do the same. This conversation touches on losing one’s temper as a parent, feelings of guilt and shame, and how to move away through those common experiences to genuine repentance in Christ. Parenting as a Child of God Gospel Astonished Parenting “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies” (1 Cor. 6: 19-20). “What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?” (Rom. 6: 1-2) Follow on Instagram @therootedministry. Subscribe to the Rooted podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Watch us on YouTube! Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica consider the topic of the long-term faith of teenagers, after they graduate high school and beyond into adulthood. They challenge Asian American parents of teenagers and children to nurture long-term faith in their children and teenagers, and discuss factors impacting a faith that lasts. They also discuss differences in immigrant generations raising their children and teenagers versus subsequent generations, and challenge listeners to learn from prior generations.Resources:Dear Parents, Play the Long Game - Rooted MinistryHow Parents Build the Fire and Pray for the Flame - Rooted MinistryHanding Down the Faith: How Parents Pass Their Religion on to the Next Generation by Christian Smith and Amy AdamczykSticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids by Kara Powell and Chap ClarkJudges 2:10Follow on Instagram @therootedministry.Subscribe to the Rooted podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Timestamps (Reverse Clock Countdown)28:50 Danny20:31 Monica12:08 Danny Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica discuss the idea of family rhythms and their importance for teenagers and parents, especially with teenagers, from both a biblical perspective and also supported by current research.  They acknowledge that while it is not always easy to establish these with teenagers for parents, that they are not only important but are very impactful.  They follow up this discussion by considering ways parents can structure and establish these rhythms with their teenagers.   Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Monica and Danny discuss ways parents of teenagers can either build bridges of communication or break down bridges of communication with their teenagers. They break down how parents can connect with and nurture ways of communicating with their teenagers, helping with their mental and spiritual well-being, versus causing more stressors in their lives. Walking With Teenagers Through Tragedy - Rooted MinistryResources for Engaging Teenagers Spiritually—at Church and at Home - Rooted Ministry Follow and subscribe to Asian American Parenting wherever you listen to podcasts.For more encouragement and ideas, check out our Family Discipleship curriculums. Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Monica and Danny talk about support parents need in raising their teenagers and children, as well as the concept of rest and renewal.  They discuss the harmfulness of parents venting to their children.  They also discuss the differences in the views of the concept of support, rest, and renewal in our immigrant parents versus subsequent generations of parents.  Moreover, they describe ways parents can seek out support, as well as rhythms of rest and renewal, to continue in their parenting journey. Struggling with Family Discipleship? Here’s Hope and Encouragement - Rooted MinistryThe Gift of the Unexpected in Parenting - Rooted Ministry Follow and subscribe to Asian American Parenting wherever you listen to podcasts.For more encouragement and ideas, check out our Family Discipleship curriculums. Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Monica and Danny discuss the realities of drama and friendships in the lives of teenagers, and for parents to not minimize it, because it is so important to teenagers, yet they are not fully mature enough to deal with it.  They continue to talk about how parents can guide their teenagers through drama with their peers and how to guide their teenagers into godly gospel-centered relationships with their peers. The Gift of the Unexpected in Parenting - Rooted MinistryBreaking Generational Patterns of Control in Our Parenting - Rooted MinistryParents, You Don't Have to Know It All - Rooted Ministry Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates.Follow and subscribe to Asian American Parenting wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny welcomes back Pastor Justin Wong, an expert on youth culture, to talk about youth culture. They discuss if parents need to fear youth culture or how they can embrace it to better engage in the lives of their teenagers and children.  They also talk about the world of emojis and how elements of the unknown aspects of youth culture can be used to deepen our relationship with our teenagers. Finally, they discuss the healthy partnership between parents and youth ministers.  “Earn the Right” with Parents (and Teenagers) - Rooted MinistryLearning to Partner with Parents of Teenagers, Not Judge Them - Rooted MinistrySocial Media & Technology - Rooted Ministry Subscribe to the AAYMR podcast wherever you get your podcasts.Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates  Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica discuss the idea of the Sandwich Generation as Asian Americans, and how it particularly impacts us.  They discuss the dual forces of feeling obligated to taking care of one’s older parents, while also taking care of one’s own children and teenagers, and the impact that can have.  They discuss hopeful ways that Asian American parents can navigate being the Sandwich Geneeration, as well as how they can seek their church and other community to support them.  Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica discuss the difficult and often neglected topic of generational trauma. Passed on from our immigrant parents to our now second and third generation parents, it impacts our present families and parenting of our teenagers and children. They discuss the difficulty and necessity of recognizing it and its consequences. Finally, they discuss finding gospel hope as parents (and adults) in the midst of generational trauma.The Freedom of Letting Go: Trusting God with Your Teen’s Heart - Rooted MinistryHow Can God Be Good Amid So Much Suffering? Answering Your Teenager’s Questions About Faith - Rooted MinistryKnowing What We Don’t Know: How Our Spiritual Limits Bring Us Closer to God - Rooted MinistryBasic Parenting Principles Video Course - Rooted Ministry Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica sit down and talk about dating in Asian American faith, culture, and the lives of teenagers.  They consider the views of dating growing up as Asian Americans and how it has changed.  They then discuss a parent’s approach to dating and how it relates to racial issues, faith, and how and when as parents, we can talk about dating with our teenagers. Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny is joined by longtime youth pastor Justin Wong. Justin has served students and families for the past 25 years within the Asian American church community and most recently completed his second doctorate degree researching Gen Z students and the Asian American Church. They discuss aspects of the hit show K-Pop Demon Hunters and how parents can engage with their own children and teenagers about it. They also discuss social media in general and its influence on teenagers and children. How to Teach the Gospel To Teenagers Through Culture by Chelsea Kingston EricksonWhat Teenagers Need From Parents: Understand the Challenges of Technology by Christina FoxDiscipling Your Teenagers, a Rooted video course The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World by Brett McCrackenThe Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates!Follow and subscribe to Asian American Parenting wherever you listen to podcasts.Join us at the Rooted 2025 Conference! Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Monica and Danny talk about race, ethnicity, and culture, and their influence on Asian American teenagers. In today’s political climate, Asian American teenagers will have wide-ranging experiences related to race and ethnicity. It is important for parents to consider these realities so they can have conversations with their teenagers, listen well, and point them to Christ and his kingdom.ResourcesNurturing a Youth Ministry Culture that Fosters Intergenerational Ministry with Danny KwonThe Jesus I Wish I Knew in High School: Asian American EditionGet more info and register for the Rooted 2025 Conference (10/23-25) in Dorothy’s home city!FOLLOW us on IG @rootedministry.Please rate and review the Rooted AAYM Roundtable wherever you listen to podcasts! Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica discuss practical ways parents can disciple their own teenagers. They begin by discussing some of the challenges in discipling teenagers, and then share some tangible, everyday ways parents can help their teenagers grow in Christ. Finally, they consider how parents and churches/youth ministries can work together to walk alongside each other to disciple teenagers. Follow and subscribe to Asian American Parenting wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica demystify the idea of parents being the primary disciplers of their teenagers. Often, this can sound daunting, intimidating, and frustrating for parents. Danny and Monica help parents move away from feeling the guilt and shame of their perceived shortcomings and failures. IN particular, they seek to help Asian American parents who may have never really learned how to disciple their teenagers due to generational differences with their own parents. Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates.Follow and subscribe to Asian American Parenting wherever you listen to podcasts.Join us at the Rooted 2025 Conference!   Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode, the AA Parenting Podcast welcomes SOLA Council Member and Senior Pastor of Harvest Church, Pastor DL Kim.  With Pastor DL's extensive experience in ministry and speaking, they discuss the importance of parents being discipled before they live out their calling to disciple their own teenagers and children. In doing so, they seek to encourage parents to seek different ways to be discipled, to grow spiritually, and to live as disciples of Christ, so they might lead their own children and teenagers to know and love the Lord..  Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates.Follow and subscribe to Asian American Parenting wherever you listen to podcasts.Join us at the Rooted 2025 Conference! Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode, the AA Parenting Podcast is joined by Pastor Terrence Shay, the Family Pastor of First Chinese Baptist Church (FCBC) Walnut. With Terrence’s long history and experience doing family ministry, he  and Danny talk about what is Family Ministry for Asian American Parents and churches.   They discuss how parents should see what family is, how they can create spaces for it, and how they can partner with their churches in ministry to their children and teenagers.   Family Ministry MentorshipResources for Family Ministry (Rooted Roundup) The Important Role of the Church in Family DiscipleshipRooted's Family Discipleship Curriculum for Churches and Parents  Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates.Follow and subscribe to Asian American Parenting wherever you listen to podcasts.Join us at the Rooted 2025 Conference! Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this first of two episodes on faith and academics, Monica and Danny are joined by special guest Pastor Jason Min of Citizens Church in Los Angeles. In addition to being a Senior Pastor, he is an Ivy League graduate and former owner of an SAT preparatory academy and tutoring service. From their three distinct vantage points, Danny and Monica spend some time with Jason talking about faith and academics in an Asian American context, and he offers wisdom for parents of teenagers. Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates.Follow and subscribe to Asian American Parenting wherever you listen to podcasts.Join usat the Rooted 2025 Conference! Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica continue the discussion on the issue of misbehavior in our teenage children. They follow up from the last episode to discuss some ways that parents can address the misbehavior of their teenage children in practical and concrete ways.  Modeling God’s Discipline for Our Teenagers by Tracy RectorDisciplining Teenagers by Carolyn LankfordFollow @therootedministry and @thesolanetwork on Instagram for more updates!Follow and subscribe to Asian American Parenting wherever you listen to podcasts.  Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica discuss the issue of misbehavior in our teenage children. They explore the importance of the parent’s need to be reflective about themselves, their perspectives, and their hearts, as an important part of dealing with of our teenagers when they act out. Speaking from their professional and personal experience, Monica and Dany further explore how parents can love and care for their misbehaving children, while also being accountable before God for the desires of their own hearts. Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica discuss conflicts, major and minor, between teenagers and parents. They reflect on aspects of how our Asian American identity and culture have influenced our view of conflict as parents with our own teenagers. They expound on why conflict arises with our teenagers and a parents’ heart, and offer exhortations of gospel hope, encouraging parents to “be the parents” and embrace Ephesians 6 in their homes. Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Monica and Danny discuss anxiety and how it impacts Asian American parents. They offer hope and encouragement to parents who might be anxious about parenting their teens. They discuss what the prior generations of Asian American parents might have passed down as far as anxiety issues to parents today, and how this impacts our teenagers and children now. They also contrast parenting from anxiety with “gentle” parenting. Finally, they offer exhortation and encouragement for parents and churches walking alongside anxious and “gentle” parents, to parent in the hope of the gospel and move away from fear and worry. Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this 2nd episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica continue the discussion on what gospel-centered parenting looks like within the context of Asian American faith and culture. They begin by discussing Judges 2:10 and what it means to pass on faith to the next generation of Asian American kids. They then talk about the social, cultural, and historical pressures that have impacted their faith life as Asian American parents. They focus on academic success as a factor in the faith life of parents and the next generation, and discuss how as parents we can navigate educational and academic success. Danny and Monica close by sharing a bad memory from each of their teenage years. Follow @therootedministry and @thesolanetowrk on Instagram for more updates! Follow and subscribe to Asian American Parenting wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this premiere episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica discuss aspects of gospel-centered parenting within the context of Asian American faith, culture, and parenting. Danny and Monica unpack the complexities of Asian American parenting as parents themselves, and as ministry practitioners, as well as Monica’s experience as a biblical counselor and psychologist. They also touch upon the idea that Asians want their children to become doctors, and they share their most cherished memories from their own teenage years. Follow @therootedministry and @thesolanetwork on Instagram for more updates! Follow and subscribe to Asian American Parenting wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.