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Mainstreaming Asiamericans
by Fred Vergara
In this podcast, we share messages, interviews and stories of faith, struggles and triumphs of Asians, Pacific Islanders, and Arab-Middle Easterners who are clergy and lay leaders of The Episcopal Church. We are moving from the margins into the mainstream of American life and become an integral part of the “loving, liberating, and life-giving” Beloved Community.
Episodes
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Sunday Sermon Holy Trinity Episcopal
Father Fred teaches on following Jesus.
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Christ of Faith in India
India is the second most populous country (next to China), the most populous democracy and the 7th largest country in the world. It is also the most pluralistic and diverse in faiths, cultures, races and languages. Predominant religion is Hinduism. Christianity stands alongside Islam, Buddhism,...
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CHRIST OF FAITH IN JAPAN
CHRIST OF FAITH IN JAPAN: Christianity in Japan is embraced by only 1% to 1.5% of its 127 million Japanese people. Majority of Japanese are of Shinto and Buddhist faith. Nevertheless, if one is looking for illustrations of Christian commitment, the beginnings of Christianity in Japan provide...
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Bishop Patrick Augustine
Being a minister for reconciliation is not an easy task but this is where the Rt. Rev. Patrick Augustine is so well equipped to do. Born and raised in Pakistan, Bishop Patrick distinguished himself as rector of St. Thomas Anglican Church in Islamabad who engaged in dialogue with Muslims and…
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Rev Irene Tanabe
I asked: “The Church has been engaged in various programs to combat racism for many generations now but it seems racist violence continues to plague us again and again. Don’t you think our labors are in vain and our efforts futile?” She responded, “No, we should never give up. We should continue…
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UNIDAD BONOAN
UNIDAD BONOAN, FILIPINO AMERICAN NURSE: Her husband is an Episcopal priest; her father and father-in-law were bishops of the Philippine Independent Church; her brother and brothers-in-law are also clergy. Find out how this modern Florence Nightingale integrates her nursing profession with her...
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Rev Joshua Samuel
When St. Thomas (one of the original twelve apostles of Jesus Christ) preached the Gospel in South India, many of those who first believed were the “Dalits,” the outcasts or “untouchables” of India’s caste system. They were attracted of the story of the One who bring good news to the poor…
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Rev Dr. Sze-Kar Wan
Are Asians a neglected voice in American Church and Society? Is there really power in weakness? Does God really love diversity? What is wrong with China’s “one country, two systems” policy in Hong Kong? Listen to my fascinating and in-depth interview with the Rev. Dr Sze-kar Wan, Episcopalian...
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Rev. Dr. Takashi James Kodera
In this Podcast, Jim shares with me his experience growing up in post-War Japan, immigrating to the United States and enlisting as “conscientious objector” of the Vietnam War Era in the 1970’s. He also shares his insights on multiculturalism in the context of the Episcopal Church.
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Rev Young Lee Hertig
Young Lee Hertig is Executive Director of ISAAC (Innovative Space for Asian American Christianity) and Editor-in-Chief of its Journal, “Christianity Next.” She is also founder/director of AAWOL (Asian American Women on Leadership) and ardent advocate of “Gender Equal Pulpit.” In this Podcast, she...
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Bishop Prince Singh
On the eve of his transfer from the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester (where he served as Diocesan Bishop for 14 years) to the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan (where he will be Bishop there), we talked with the Rt. Rev. Prince Grenville Singh, Ph. D. In this podcast episode, he shares profound…
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Bishop Allan Shin
In this Podcast, the Rt. Rev Allen Shin, Suffragan Bishop of New York shares with us his insights on Christian mission, Church Re-Planting and “Stop Asian Hate.” Interviewed by the Rev. Canon Dr Winfred Vergara, this first Korean American prelate in the Episcopal Church is descendant of Dr.…
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Christ of Faith in Korea
Rev Winfred Vergara looks into the Korean Economic miracle and traces the role of the Church, the Body of Christ in this modern economic miracle. It promises to be both insightful and engaging.
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Rev Indon Paul Joo
Rev Joo shares with us his ministry in One in Christ Church and adventures as a school bus driver at the height of the pandemic.
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Mainstreaming Asiamericans
Fr Fred discusses the scope of Asia American Episcopalians and what you can hope to get out of this Podcast. It promises to be engaging.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In this podcast, we share messages, interviews and stories of faith, struggles and triumphs of Asians, Pacific Islanders, and Arab-Middle Easterners who are clergy and lay leaders of The Episcopal Church. We are moving from the margins into the mainstream of American life and become an integral part of the “loving, liberating, and life-giving” Beloved Community.
HOSTED BY
Fred Vergara
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