Cross Cultural Voices

Today's episode concludes our interview with Joel and Claire Torres. Our podcast has moved. Spotify users: find us at https://open.spotify.com/show/36cQc7uinKbcLShpf70vbP. Apple Podcast users: find us at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cross-cultural-voices/id1825187460. You can always find us at www.CrossCulturalVoices.org.

Our podcast is moving to serve you better. Spotify users: find us at https://open.spotify.com/show/36cQc7uinKbcLShpf70vbP. Apple Podcast users: find us at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cross-cultural-voices/id1825187460. You can always find us at www.CrossCulturalVoices.org.

Joel and Claire discuss cultural differences between Latino and Anglo cultures regarding time, finances, and noise level in the home.

Joel and Claire Torres share the story of their relationship, discussing their differing expectations and how they built a strong foundation for their marriage.

The new cohost of Cross-Cultural Voices, Lebanese Canadian Robin Karkafi, shares how he moved beyond disillusionment with conflict in his childhood church to cultivate spiritual growth in a community of healthy believers.

Practical steps to become the kind of winsome Christian that can befriend those of any cultural background

Michelle shares insights with Kenny about dialogues regarding oppression, privilege, microaggressions, and more. This helps Kenny come to peace in relationships with others holding different views.

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

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.

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.

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 people.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, families, and churches by following timeless principles such as loving each other, listening to each other, and forgiving each other.

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.

In the final episode of our series Faith, Feelings, and My F-150, Alex and Natasha talk with another couple about starting a discussion group for others who have experienced childhood trauma. Alex realizes he has made tremendous personal growth, but knows he will always be a work in progress.

Alex discovers fresh joy in worship and prayer after forgiving his father's abuse.

In episode 10 of our series Faith, Feelings, and My F-150, Pastor Petrov follows Tatiana's testimony about healing from sexual abuse with a message of hope about how God heals sexual and other kinds of brokenness.

In episode 9 of our series "Faith, Feelings, and My F-150", Pastor Petrov asks a young woman to share her story of healing from sexual abuse in his Russian church. This opens doors of opportunity for others to share their stories.

In episode 8 of our series Faith, Feelings, and My F-150, Alex learns Lauren Wells’ process for dealing with losses of our past. Lauren compares the losses of our early years to a stack of wooden blocks that we must take down and process individually, before the entire tower crashes.

In the 7th episode of our series Faith, Feelings, and My F-150, the sudden death of Alex' mother causes him to question God's goodness and faithfulness.

In episode 6 of our series Faith, Feelings, and My F-150, Alex' hopes for the future are crushed by news of his mother's sudden death. As the reality of her passing sinks in, Alex realizes he is mad at God.

Alex realizes that unresolved anger at his abusive father was negatively impacting his relationship with his wife and children. He learns to change false beliefs subconsciously harming his capacity to give and receive love.

Understanding Different Kinds of Loss: Alex learns various types of losses children experience, and how they continue to affect them as adults.

So many excuses keep us from dealing with the pain of our past. "It wasn't that bad." "It was so long ago." "It all worked out in the end." Discover why it's vital to push past these excuses to find a place of peace and rest.

Some people aren't ready to talk about emotions, because they believe that facts are what matter most. In today's episode, Alex learns that the reason people experience emotions is because we are created in the image of a very emotional God.

Alex discovers how failing to deal with hurts from his past affects his relationships in the present.

The three pastors share how to find a healthy multicultural church near you--and if there isn't one, how to start one.

How churches must embrace ethnic diversity and create spaces for newcomers to build caring community.

How Christians can remain committed to their beliefs while speaking graciously with those who disagree

Three multicultural pastors share real-world stories of people who have been wounded by the church. Yet they point to healthy churches as places to find hope and healing in Christ.