When Women Preach
The podcast, "When Women Preach..." highlights women preachers from AAPI and Latina faith communities. In order to create a more equal pulpit, we talk about experiences and resources that prepare women of color to preach effectively.
Host: Young Lee Hertig & Cris Otonari
Sound Producer: Joana Choi
Music: urmymuse // Paul Choi
Hosted by ISAAC (Innovative Space for Asian American Christianity) as a part of the PastoraLab Project Institute.
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Disclaimer: The views, actions, and affiliations of guests invited on this podcast do not always reflect ISAAC's official stances; they belong to the guests. This podcast is a platform for voices to be shared and perspectives to be discussed.
Episodes
59 episodes
Faith in Full Color with Adam Hendrix
In this episode of When Women Preach, hosts Cris Otonari and Young Lee Hertig engage in a profound conversation with Adam Hendrix about the empowerment of AAPI women in faith leadership. They explore the intersection of art and faith, the chall...
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34:05
When the Pulpit Shifts with Phyllis Kim Myung
In this episode of 'When Women Preach,' we welcome Rev. Phyllis Kim Myung, the newly appointed lead pastor of New City Church in Los Angeles. Phyllis shares her unique journey into ministry, her transition into leadership, and the importance of...
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26:22
Navigating the Challenges of Caregiving and Insights into Leadership with Margaret Yu
In this episode of 'When Women Preach', Margaret shares her journey of caring for her elderly parents, emphasizing the dignity and worth of individuals, especially in marginalized communities. She discusses the intersection of caregiving and le...
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32:41
Empowering Women Leaders with Florence Li
In this episode of 'When Women Preach', Florence shares insights on the transformative process of action and reflection, the significance of grace in leadership, and the cultural respect necessary for meaningful connections. The conversation hi...
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33:43
The Women That Shape Us with Daniel Lee
In this episode of 'When Women Preach', Daniel Lee shares his personal journey, the influential women in his life, and his experiences in ministry, emphasizing the need for gender equity and the role of male allies in supporting women leaders. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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35:08
Healing, Deliverance, and the Power of Soul Care with Jennifer Jiang
In this episode of When Women Preach, Jennifer Jiang shares her journey of returning to active ministry, the launch of her Soul Care ministry, the challenges she faced as a woman in a church that does not traditionally affirm female leade...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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32:16
*Special Announcement: Leading for Equity, A GivingTuesday Call to Action
❤️ On Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, DONATE: https://givingtuesday.mightycause.com/organization/isaacfellowship1---Other Ways to Participate:STEP 1&nbs...
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3:12
Leading with Generosity in Advocacy with Diane Ujiiye
Diane Ujiiye shares her journey as an activist, discussing her experiences with community service, public policy, and the importance of solidarity among marginalized groups. She emphasizes the need for connection, understanding, and generosity ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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29:59
The Vision for Asian American PreacHer with Maila Kue Kim
Maila Kue Kim unveils her vision for a creative directory designed to amplify the visibility of Asian American women and expand the church's access to vital resources.ResourcesAsian American PreacHer:
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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28:54
Why is This Story in the Bible? with Yena Hwang
Rev. Yena Hwang join us for a conversation surrounding her ordination and explores in depth the stories of the Bible that invokes the question, “why is this story in the Bible? What is it trying to teach us?”**Please note that this epis...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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34:18
Breaking through Gender & Generation Ceilings with Aneeth Rico Ocegueda
Reverend Aneeth Rico Ocegueda shares her faith journey to become a Senior Pastor of her church at the young age of 27. As she faces opportunities and challenges, Reverend Aneeth chooses to learn new things God is showing her for the belo...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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30:35
Walking in Mary Li Hsu's Shoes Legacy with Katharine Hsiao
In this episode, we feature guest Katharine Hsiao as she shares what she learned from her mentor, Mary Li Hsu, former Assistant Dean of Yale College and Director of Yale's Asian American Cultural Center, who lived out a life of Sacrifice and lo...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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36:29
Understanding One's Agency and Giving Back to the AAPI Community with Debbie Gin
In this episode, we feature guest Dr. Debbie Gin as she shares her history with being a part of Asian American Women on Leadership (AAWOL) with Young almost 20 years ago and how the key needs and themes are still needed today for...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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38:19
Discovering Hidden Korean Heritage with Russell Moy
In today's episode, we feature Russell Moy, ISAAC's Co-Founder and Board Chair, as he shares about how his rich Korean heritage and lineage intersects with the deep Christian faith of his late mother, Dorothy Jhung Moy. To honor her life ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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28:58
Experiencing God's Presence through Immanuel Journaling with Sungshim Loppnow
Welcome to our channel! In this episode, we feature ISAAC's PastoraLab Alumna, Sungshim Loppnow, who is a licensed psychotherapist and Spiritual Director. She shares about Immanuel Journaling as a way to interact with God and become more ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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34:54
Embracing identity as a Japanese American daughter of God with Cris Otonari
In this episode, we sit down with Cris Otonari, the Discipleship Director at Menlo Church, as well as a participant of our PastoraLab Cohort in the vibrant Bay Area.Join us as Cris shares her remarkable story, reflecting on her profound ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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32:21
Special: Joana's Final Episode
Joana has been the co-host of the Women Women Preach podcast for the past 2 years. It has been her joy to hold space for these conversations to enrich the AAPI & Latina women of faith community. On her final episode, she reflects on the imp...
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20:14
Females United Network Collaboration with Christine Tamara
In today's special episode, we have the privilege of chatting with Christine Tamara, who plays a pivotal role in overseeing the Hispanic Access Foundation's relations with over 150 thousand Latino churches across the United States and Pue...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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29:07
The Call to Preach with Aeryn Johnson
Aeryn Johnson joins us to share her journey toward answering the call to preach, how her faith impacts her work in the corporate world and vice versa, and the message she believes the world needs to hear. ResourcesAeryn J...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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28:44
Cultivating Space for the Marginalized with Angela Furlong
The Rev. Angela Furlong joins us to discuss her journey toward embracing her own belovedness. Guided by deep listening and compassion, she continues to cultivate a safe space for the marginalized and for anyone to experience the unconditional l...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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24:02
Environmental Stewardship with Liuan Huska
Author and journalist Liuan Huska joins us to share her insights on ecology, reflects on her year-long sabbatical in South America, and provides practical steps on how we can begin developing an interdependent relationship with the world around...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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25:18
Sermon Prep with Rev. Elaine Paull
Rev. Elaine Paull walks us through her sermon prep. as she seeks to help people grow & deepen their relationship with God through presenting all of Scripture (the Old Testament & New Testament). She brings a voice as a woman, an Asian A...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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26:57
The Topic of Gender with Kay Higuera Smith
Dr. Kay Higuera Smith joins us to dive deep into the topic of gender. She speaks on how women can often be used but not honored within church spaces, the crucial role of women in carrying out God's will in Scripture & subverting patriarchy,...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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26:45
Finances with Debbie Gin
Dr. Debbie Gin and Young Lee Hertig joins to converse on the topic of finances. Dr. Debbie stresses the critical importance of financial management in seminaries and creating ecosystems of opportunities, while Young draws upon her experience as...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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33:04
Hospitality with Ajung Sojwal
The Rev. Ajung Sojwal is an Episcopal priest, who has served as priest-in-charge, interim priest and rector at several churches in New York and Connecticut before moving to Palo Alto, CA as priest-in-charge of All Saints’ Church. She is a regul...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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27:10