Building Belonging from the Margins with Ajung Sojwal

In this episode of 'When Women Preach,' we engage with Rev. Ajung Sojwal, exploring her transformative journey in faith leadership. Rev. Sojwal shares her experiences in the Episcopal Church, navigating identity, and the importance of peer communities in sustaining faith leaders. The conversation highlights the challenges of being a woman of color in a predominantly white church, the significance of hospitality, and the ongoing journey of creating spaces for belonging and connection within the church community.
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Resources: https://www.isaacweb.org/post/faith-outside-the-lines

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Co-Hosts: Young Lee Hertig & Cris Otonari 
Sound Producer: Joana Choi 
Music: Paul Choi 
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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:59 Transforming Vocation: From Service to Personal Journey
• 1:45 The Role of Peer Communities in Sustaining Faith Leaders
• 4:00 Navigating Identity and Leadership in the Episcopal Church
• 7:09 The Struggle for Recognition in a Predominantly White Church
• 10:42 The Intersection of Gender and Ethnicity in Ministry
• 16:19 From Margins to Center: Affirmation in Leadership
• 19:15 Cultivating Hospitality in Ministry
• 24:42 Creating Spaces for Belonging and Connection