Houston Asian American Archive

by Houston Asian American Archive

At the Houston Asian American Archive (HAAA), our mission is to collect, document, and preserve the lived experiences of the Asian diaspora in Houston, aiming to develop a broader understanding of history through their lens. Storytelling is a powerful and meaningful art form that transcends language, space, and time; through this medium of archival practice, we are connected and inspired by stories passed on through generati ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • What is a Chinese Church?

    What is a Chinese Church?

    S01 E02
    46:36

    In this podcast, HAAA intern Helen Pu ( '22) invites pastors from the Chinese Baptist Church (CBC), the Houston Chinese Church (HCC), the West Houston Chinese Church (WHCC), and the Access Church to reflect on what it means to be a Chinese church. They discuss current issues facing the churches and look ahead to their future. Even though the congregations of the Chinese churches have a generally consistent ethnic composition, there are cultural, political, and generational chasms that are demanding changes beyond the religious offerings of the churches. By exploring the heterogeneity that lies within a homogeneous community, the speakers explore the intersection between religion, ethnicity, and cultural identity against the themes of heritage, history, and future. Their conversations show that now is a pivotal time for the Chinese churches to critically examine their founding principles in order to pave a promising path for the future. This podcast is produced by Helen Pu.

  • Pastoral Perspectives: Can Christian Values and Tiger Parenting Coexist?

    Pastoral Perspectives: Can Christian Values and Tiger Parenting Coexist?

    S01 E01
    24:37

    In this podcast, Karis Lai (26’) and Karina Pan (26’) delve into the intersection of Christian values and tiger parenting within the Asian American community. This podcast seeks to navigate the complexities of Asian American Christian parenting by asking whether these two distinct ideologies can coexist. Karis and Karina explore the intricacies of these seemingly contrasting parenting approaches through interviews with pastors Jason Tarn and Janas Caruncho, alongside Pastor's wife Justy Chon. Join them as they dissect the root causes of tiger parenting, examine the pros and cons of traditional Asian parenting methods, and explore where Christian principles and cultural upbringing intertwine. Produced by Karis Lai.