Τα καλύτερα Yen Pham podcast (2024)

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381 - Nam Phong Dialogues - Kevin Pham and Yen Vu 1:25:28

9d ago1:25:28

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On this episode of the Vietnamese podcast, Kevin and Yen delve into their academic backgrounds, the inception of their podcast 'Nam Phong Dialogues', and the complexities of cultural identity and post-colonial influences. They discuss the importance of curiosity in travel and the podcasting process, emphasizing the need for community engagement and…

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384 - Khue Pham - Getting to the Real Story 1:24:16

5h ago1:24:16

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Khue Pham was born in Berlin in 1982 to a Vietnamese family and her love for storytelling began with childhood trips to the library. From writing poems as a teen to becoming an award-winning journalist and author, her journey reflects both her passion and dedication to exploring complex themes of home and identity. After studying Communications at …

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You are Here: Living for a Bigger Purpose (Isaiah 49:5-6) 39:10

20h ago39:10

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Money, Family, Education, Comfort, Security, Health, etc - life in the burbs can be oriented around so many things. But what if God has an even bigger purpose for us? What if God is bringing his kingdom – and inviting us to join him? What would it look like to join him in his work of compassion, justice, and sharing about his good news? What would …

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383 - Joseph Nguyen - What Gives Us the Right to Push Vietnamese History and Language in U.S. Schools? 52:33

1d ago52:33

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Joseph Nguyễn received his M.A. focusing on Vietnamese and Vietnamese Diaspora Studies at Columbia University. In 2022, he also received a Fulbright Fellowship to Vietnam. Currently, Joseph teaches Vietnamese American Experiences at CSU Long Beach and is a Vietnamese dual language immersion (VDLI) teacher at Westminster School District, the first K…

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Episode 3 - SEA Dreams - Why Does SINGAPORE Lead the Way in Southeast Asia? 1:28:00

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Singapore is a city-state with few natural resources and a colonial past. How was it able to grow into an economic powerhouse and what lessons can be learned and are these lessons applicable to the rest of South East Asia? Welcome to SEA Dreams! Explore Southeast Asia’s dynamic past, present, and future landscape through the lens of culture, food, …

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382 - Tymay Lay - Can Jokes Still Be Funny Without the Asian Accent? 59:54

6d ago59:54

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Tymay Lay is an online content creator responsible for the creation of Dear Diary and Peggy and other True Stories from her Imagination from @Tymaylay. In this episode of the Vietnamese podcast, Tymay shares her online comedy journey with Kenneth. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Man…

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You are Here: The Meaning of Where We Live (Jer 29:7; Jn 1:14) 40:08

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Where we live tends to be about proximity to schools, safety, home values, or consumer preferences. But what if it is true that “the Word became flesh and moved into the neighborhood”? What if God has you where you are for a reason, to join him in his mission? This message delves into a Theology of place and the call to the practice of “neighboring…

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380 - Joseph Nguyen - Why is Vietnamese Being Taught Side By Side in U.S. Schools? 1:11:48

2d ago1:11:48

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Joseph Nguyễn received his M.A. focusing on Vietnamese and Vietnamese Diaspora Studies at Columbia University. In 2022, he also received a Fulbright Fellowship to Vietnam. Currently, Joseph teaches Vietnamese American Experiences at CSU Long Beach and is a Vietnamese dual language immersion (VDLI) teacher at Westminster School District, the first K…

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379 - The Rolling 90's Music Scene with Kenneth and Guests Son Vu and Chris Tran 41:38

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Join Kenneth as he sits down with his former club-promoting partner (1995-1997), Son Vu. Together with Chris Tran from Little Saigon, they take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the vibrant mid-90s party scene in Southern California, reflecting on their shared experiences and the cultural impact of that era within the Vietnamese community.…

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Episode 2 - SEA Dreams - Coffee and Beyond 1:41:36

20d ago1:41:36

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Vietnam is the world's second-largest coffee producer and the top producer of Robusta beans, but its coffee story is much more than numbers. In this episode of *Sea Dreams*, we explore how coffee has shaped Vietnam's history, economy, and identity—from its introduction during French colonization to its rise as a global export powerhouse. This is no…

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378 - Eric Nong - A Deep Dive into Vietnamese Cinema with Viet Film Festival Artistic Director 1:07:36

21d ago1:07:36

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Born and raised in Orange County, California, Eric Nong is a self-taught classic film buff who, since 2021, has served as Viet Film Fest Artistic Director. In addition to his passion for film, he has served as a volunteer and writer for Viet Film Fest 2018. Eric was also a part of Viet Film Fest 2019’s Curatorial Committee and volunteered during th…

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You are Here: The Meaning of Wealth (Mt 6:24; 1 Tim 6:17-19) 38:34

22d ago38:34

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We live in a world so oriented around the worship of Mammon that it’s hard to see Money soberly. But our worship belongs to God, and so we are called to a radically new relationship with money. How are we to use, spend, seek, and give money as people? E.g. Divine philanthropy (Malcolm Foley).

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377 - Daniel Nguyen + Katherine Lam - Why Representation Matters 45:39

24d ago45:39

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Daniel Nguyen, originally from the Pacific Northwest, made history as the first person of color on the City Council of Lake Oswego, Oregon, and currently serves as an Oregon state legislator for the 38th district. Katherine Lam, who immigrated from Vietnam at age thirteen, holds influential roles as a commissioner for the Port of Portland and board…

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376 - Andy Ho aka Hoey Farmer from the V Unit 56:14

26d ago56:14

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Andy Ho, known by his stage name HoeyFarmer, is a stand-up comedian and entertainer whose unique journey began in the fields as a farmer for four years. Transitioning from agriculture to comedy, Andy discovered his knack for creating hilarious skits and rap parodies that quickly gained attention for their witty humor. He has a variety of characters…

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375 - Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen - MC Paris by Night 53:45

28d ago53:45

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Nguyễn Cao Kỳ Duyên is a Vietnamese-American singer, songwriter, and master of ceremonies and co-host of Paris by Night. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Many of you still have the chance to record and preserve the legacies of your own families. I’ve sat with families now for intervi…

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You are Here: The Meaning of Work & School (Daniel 1-2) 37:01

29d ago37:01

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We often separate work and school from our spiritual lives, which allows the worldly logics and values of work and school rule how we live in those spaces. But what if God is deeply present at work and school? What if he has a purpose? How might this impact how we approach work and school as people who realize Jesus is bringing his good Kingdom eve…

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374 - Sahra Nguyen - Founder Nguyen Coffee Supply 50:43

1M ago50:43

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Nguyen Coffee Supply was founded by Sahra Nguyen, a 1st generation Vietnamese American and a quintessential Millennial of the “Slash Generation”. Her multifaceted creative career includes being the award-winning documentary filmmaker behind NBC News’ “Deported”, a former restaurant owner and a 2018 Google Next Gen Leader. Nguyen is the daughter of …

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Episode 1 SEA Dreams - What is Pho? 1:37:48

1M ago1:37:48

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Welcome to SEA Dreams! Explore Southeast Asia’s dynamic past, present, and future landscape through the lens of culture, food, business, history, and politics. Each episode deep dives into expert analysis on key events shaping Southeast Asia. Whether you're a professional, student, or curious listener, this podcast will provide fresh perspectives a…

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Panel Sunday (Isaiah 6 & John 3) 47:28

1M ago47:28

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Fall Launch Panel: Worship, Hospitality, & Small Groups

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373 - Loan Le - Author + Senior Editor 1:03:38

1M ago1:03:38

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Loan Le is a Senior Editor at Atria Books. She began her publishing career at Gallery Books and Scout Press in 2014, then joined Atria in 2016. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Fairfield University in 2014, where she later earned her MFA in fiction. Her titles include Scott Alexander Howard’s The Other Valley, Luke Dumas’s …

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You are Here: Actually Experiencing God (Gen 12:1-8; Ps 34:8) 35:18

1M ago35:18

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Today, what we seek more than timeless principles is an experience of the Ultimate. God is the ultimate reality, but he is not just a philosophy we “believe in; '' he is a person whose presence, love, and power we experience through his initiation and our response of obedience. How do we actually experience this God? C.f. Our value of soul…

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372 - Triet Tran - Can We Get Just An "I Love You"? 53:12

2M ago53:12

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Triet Tran, also known as Tee, was born in Vietnam but raised and currently reside in Houston, Texas. He is a content creator who focuses on making comedic short skits on Instagram and TikTok where he usually has a towel wrapped around his head imitating Vietnamese moms or a baseball cap to imitate our Vietnamese dads. Outside of the realm of conte…

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371 - Kayli Tran - Actress 1:15:32

2M ago1:15:32

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Kayli Tran is an American actor who’s made waves with her major breakout role in the critically acclaimed A24/HBO show The Sympathizer. Helmed by visionary director Park Chan-Wook and acting opposite Academy Award winner Robert Downey Jr. Kayli delivered a mesmerizing performance as a secret communist spy showcasing her depth and range as an actres…

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370 - Fred Le - What Does it Take to Be Funny? 1:06:00

2M ago1:06:00

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Fred Le is a comedian and filmmaker based in LA. He, along with fellow comic Andy Van co-created the all-Vietnamese comedy show Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour the West Coast, with its upcoming show #10 in Los Angeles on September 13th, 2024. Begun in 2022, Embarrassed by Night has received multiple write-ups on Metro Silicon Valley, b…

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You are Here: What Matters Most (Ecc 1:2; 2:1-11; Mt 22:36-40; Jn 15:12-13; 1 Cor 13:1-3) 37:59

2M ago37:59

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Life is more than about “being happy”; it’s about finding self/fulfillment in our deepest purpose: loving God and others (c.f. How EEAAO deals with Nihilism). David Brooks calls our generation to consider living for our moral bucket list, rather than a eulogy that boasts little more than that we were happy. Cf. Our value of worship/allegiance…

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369 - KT Nguyen - Crafting a Thriller Novel Around Obsession and Compulsion Disorder 47:20

2M ago47:20

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Join K. T. Nguyen, a former magazine editor whose features have graced the pages of Glamour, Shape, and Fitness, as she shares stories from her life spent navigating the bustling cities of New York, Taipei, Beijing, Shanghai, San Francisco and working through debilitating OCD. “You Know What You Did” is her debut novel that was just released in Apr…

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Embodied: Training in the Spiritual Life (Rom. 12:1-2; 1 Sam. 17:32-37; 45-47) 35:21

2M ago35:21

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Training in righteousness is training in relationship with God. It involves the whole person being in a relationship with God: physical, mental (thinking), and emotional (feeling), but it's worth the cost.

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368 - Andrew Lam - Why Do Our Stories Matter? 1:20:37

2M ago1:20:37

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Andrew Lam is the author of Perfume Dreams: Reflections on the Vietnamese Diaspora, which won the 2006 PEN Open Book Award, and East Eats West: Writing in Two Hemispheres. Lam is an editor and cofounder of New America Media, an association of over two thousand ethnic media outlets in America. He was a regular commentator on NPR’s All Things Conside…

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Embodied: Disability & Community (Mk 2:1-12) 50:59

2M ago50:59

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To be disabled oftentimes means the loss of not only dignity, but community. An extreme example of this is Alzhiemer’s where, in modern society, we prize an able, conscious mind as the hallmark of what it means to be human. How does the gospel speak to the dignity and community of the disabled? How does this challenge the able-bodied believer?…

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367 - Lan Ho -What Makes Vietnamese Coffee Truly Vietnamese? Exploring the Journey and Vision of the Founder of Fat Miilk Coffee 45:26

2M ago45:26

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Lan Ho is a Vietnamese American who made a bold career change from pharmacist to coffee entrepreneur after being furloughed during the pandemic. She pivoted to pursue her dream and successfully launched Fat Miilk - Chicago's first Vietnamese Robusta-centric coffee company. The brand saw instant global recognition when Bon Appetit listed Fat Miilk o…

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366 - Hồng Thảo - Unlocking Philanthropy: How Does the Gates Foundation Give Away Money? 1:39:56

3M ago1:39:56

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Hồng Thanh Phương Thảo (She/Her/Hers) is a Senior Program Officer supporting advocacy for the Digital Public Infrastructure and Inclusive Financial Systems teams at the Gates Foundation. Thảo previously held positions in commercial aircraft sales, brand marketing, and international strategy at Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Prior to joining the priva…

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Embodied: Gender & Identity 39:28

3M ago39:28

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Gender roles and even gender itself is being deconstructed. How do we respond? How do we live as gendered people?

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365 - Dr. Stefan Bean - Orange County Superintendent of Schools 49:52

3M ago49:52

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Stefan was born as Nam Le Thanh in Saigon in the early 70s of war-torn Vietnam. He was stricken by polio at the age of two, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Due to this debilitating disease, he was soon after abandoned by his parents. He was later discovered sitting on the streets and taken to an orphanage where he was further neglected w…

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364 - Chef Nguyen Bui + Chef Minh Phan + Gustavo Arellano - The State of Dining 51:48

3M ago51:48

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The Vietnamese podcast goes on the road in person at Chef Nguyen Bui's Buivette, a series of steakhouse dinners in the intimate setting of his loft in the Arts District. Chef Bui, formerly of Rustic Canyon, is joined by two other guests, Minh Phan and Gustavo Arellano. Minh Phan is an art practitioner, chef, founder, and creative director of Michel…

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Embodied: The Racial Gaze & Identity in Christ (Mk. 7:24-26; Matt. 15:22-28) 38:51

3M ago38:51

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Race is when “your skin is that friend who meets everyone before you do.” Race is first and foremost, not how you identify, but how society identifies you - e.g. it is a social construct. But in Christ, we discover who we really are. How do we live out our true identity in Christ in while in the racialized gaze of the world?…

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363 - Mike Tatarski - Journalism in Vietnam Today 1:00:57

3M ago1:00:57

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Michael Tatarski is an American journalist based in Vietnam. Tatarski is the writer of Vietnam Weekly, and served as Editor-in-Chief of Saigoneer, a Ho Chi Minh City-based English news publication, from 2018 to 2022. Tatarski's reporting has covered Vietnamese culture, politics, and international relations, including the 2019 Trump-Kim Summit in Ha…

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Embodied: The Spirituality of Sex (Eph 5:31-33; 1 Cor 6:18-20) 39:55

3M ago39:55

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What is God’s vision of our life as sexual beings? Why does he place limits? How is sexuality spiritual? How do we honor God with our sexuality?

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362 - Mixed Miyagi - Rapper 1:12:53

4M ago1:12:53

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Originally from Cần Thơ, Vietnam, Mixed Miyagi was raised in Tampa, Florida, where he was captivated by the Hip Hop Culture. As a biracial immigrant, he holds his Nigerian and Vietnamese roots close to his heart. Miyagi expresses his passion for social justice, cultural awareness, lyricism, and clever wordplay. His most viewed music video today, ti…

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361 - Trung Nguyen - Some Truth About War 51:21

4M ago51:21

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Trung Nguyen is a distinguished former Army Ranger, having served with honor in the elite 2/75th Ranger Regiment. With over 14 years of dedicated law enforcement experience, Trung has served across four diverse departments, including suburban Illinois, the Los Angeles Police Department, and the Chicago Police Department. His tenure with the Chicago…

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Embodied: Health & Sickness/Suffering (1 Cor 6:19-20; 2 Cor 12:7-10) 47:32

4M ago47:32

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Health is important to God! Yet if we cannot worship health – God’s vision of health is not a life lived out of Whole Foods; God is still deeply present and perhaps even more greatly known in suffering and sickness

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360 - Bob Nguyen - Bad Influence Tattoo 1:03:57

4M ago1:03:57

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Bob Nguyen has been a staple of the Vietnamese community since opening the first Vietnamese owned tattoo shop in Orange County, in particular, Little Saigon Westminter California. With over 30 years experience in tattoo artistry, Bob still shows love for the art and its apparent in his work. You can still find him tattooing at his shop aptly named …

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359 - NODEY - A Musical Artist Journey from France to Vietnam 1:24:54

4M ago1:24:54

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Nodey is a dynamic Vietnamese-French music DJ, beatmaker and producer whose beats and melodies transcend borders. In this podcast, we explore Nodey's unique soundscapes, blending traditional Vietnamese music with contemporary French influences. From his rise in the French music scene to his early days in Vietnam, Nodey's story is one of cultural in…

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God gave us the gift of life in our bodies - and calls us to honor him with our bodies, animated by his breath/Spirit, because our bodies belong to him as the giver of our bodies and the one who gave his ... 37:04

4M ago37:04

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Sabbatical reflection: Our Creator/Lord of the Sabbath created us in grace and gave us the gift of Sabbath rest; we are finite mortals not the eternal God – even Jesus rested! Yet, is “work-life balance” the pinnacle of spirituality? We are still called to labor/toil – but for what end? In our world, we sacrifice our health for the gods of wealth, …

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358 - Erica Kim - How Were Little Saigons in the U.S. Built? 1:33:55

4M ago1:33:55

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Erica Allen-Kim is an assistant professor of architectural history at the University of Toronto. Erica is the author of Building Little Saigon - This work is an in-depth look at the diverging paths of Vietnamese American communities, or “Little Saigons,” in America’s built environment. Building Little Saigon examines nearly fifty years of city buil…

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357 - Peter "Broke the Habit' 58:46

4M ago58:46

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‘brokethehabit’ or also known as Peter is a Vietnamese-Canadian content creator from Vancouver, BC, CANADA who focuses on heartfelt conversations that resonate with the younger Vietnamese generation. Peter mainly focuses on content that questions the norms he was raised with and isn’t afraid to be a walking example of his own brand. ---------------…

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EEAAO: Risen with Purpose | Col 4:2-6 34:26

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Our priorities and commitments are reorganized in light of the Lordship of Christ

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356 - Chef David Nguyen Part 2 59:43

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David Nguyen is a first generation Vietnamese American Cook and Content Creator. His culinary journey started at a young age. Growing up, he'd watch his mom cook to provide for the family—from selling rice plates as a street vendor in Vietnam to cooking for family gatherings. She is his biggest inspiration, and the reason why he cooks today. He's b…

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355 - Hồng Anh Nguyễn - Writer + Director 1:02:40

4M ago1:02:40

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Hồng Anh Nguyễn is a queer German-Vietnamese writer, director, and editor currently based in Frankfurt am Main and Ho Chi Minh City. Her short film SAIGON KISS premiered at the prestigious International Short Film Festival Clermont-Ferrand and went on to receive a Special Mention Award by the Queer Jury. Recently, Hồng Anh directed documentaries fo…