Let’s Break Bread Podcast: Recent Episodes
Let’s Break Bread
A podcast where we discuss and unpack topics relevant to many young adult Christians today. We’ll interview leaders and teachers as well as share our own experiences. Come and listen in on Gospel-centered conversations.
In today's episode we are sharing what it means to identify as introverted and extroverted. We also share thoughts on ways we can walk alongside minister leaders and why that's important.
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Plants and Spiritual Formation with Foua Young.
About Foua:
Foua Young lives in the Minneapolis-St Paul area, where she and her husband Joe attend and serve First Hmong Baptist Church. She has a heart to serve and walk with Hmong women in pursuit of Christ, and loves edifying the church in corporate worship through song.
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S2 Ep5 Working Through Grief with Kristyn DeNooyer
This episode we talk what is grief and how we can navigate through grief.
About Kristyn:
Kristyn DeNooyer writes at the intersections of singleness, spiritual formation, and chronic pain. She holds degrees in English & Nonprofit Communications and Bible & Theology and owns a copywriting firm working with writers, small businesses, and nonprofits. Kristyn loves small-city living, ecumenicism, and contemplative rhythms. When not putting pen to paper she can be found hosting dinner parties, frequenting local businesses, and pursuing her Masters of Divinity at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.
Facebook: Kristyn DeNooyer
Instagram: @kristyn.denooyer
Twitter: @KristynDenooyer
Website: kristyndenooyer.com
Substack: Neighboring.
Today we talk advice for college students, navigating higher education, and defining success in your life with Tev Lee.
Tev Lee is the Program Coordinator for the APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) Student Center and Multicultural Student Center (MSC) at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He is an educator at heart and has been cultivating his career in Higher Education for 7 years. He completed his graduate studies in Student Affairs and Administration in Higher Education and received a Master of Science in Education in 2014 from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. Tev has been involved with youth ministry since his time as a youth member at his home church – Hmong Christian Reformed Church and is now the current Director of Christ-Like Asian Youth (CLAY), a youth ministry organization centered around strengthen and encourage youth toward spiritual maturity in Christ - for His glory.
Tev Lee
Instagram: alternatev_motevs
Christ-Like Asian Youth (CLAY)
Instagram & Facebook: christlikeasianyouth
This episode we talk about church hurt and healing with Pastor Daniel Yang.
Bio:
Daniel is the Director of the Send Institute, leading and overseeing all of its initiatives. Prior to directing the institute, he planted a church in Toronto. Daniel has served on various church staffs including Northwood Church, led by Bob Roberts Jr., where he was trained as a church planter and involved in global and multi-faith engagement. Prior to church planting, Daniel was an engineer for 8 years. He earned an M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Michigan, and is currently a Ph.D. Intercultural Studies student at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is also the co-author of Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church (InterVarsity, May 2022).
Twitter: https://twitter.com/koobxwm
Book: https://www.ivpress.com/inalienable
Today we talk about the Enneagram with Eden Krahn
Eden Krahn:
Eden Krahn is a second generation Hmong-American Christian based out of Michigan. She worked in the corporate space for 8 years before starting her own design and apparel business, Creation In Mind. Eden designs with churches and organizations throughout the nation and has most notably designed for the Hmong District’s NextGen Ministries’ SALT and HLUB conferences. Eden is a stay at home mom of 3 daughters and has a deep heart for prayer and is an advocate for spiritual inner work, with the help of the Enneagram, to become all that God has called us to be.
Follow her her: @shopcreationinmind
Her shop: www.creationinmind.com
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This episode we share lessons we've learned and things we would tell our younger selves.
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Lets Break Bread Podcast Season 2 Introduction
This season we will be focusing on what it looks like and what it means to walk alongside each other as Christians today.
Some topics we will be discussing are
- Working through grief
- Church hurt and healing
- Supporting our ministry leaders
- Spiritual formation
- And so much more
We hope these conversations will challenge & inspire your faith. We hope they will also encourage your walk with the Lord and with each other.
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Friends, let’s break bread together.
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This is the final episode of season 1! Today we share our experiences, joys and challenges we’ve had on this journey. We also answer questions from our listeners. Listen in.
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This episode we talk about Biblical Literacy with Pastor Sophat Duch on what it is and why it's important to Christians.
Bio: Pastor Sophat Duch has been ministering at the Cambodian Fellowship Christian Reformed Church in Holland, MI since 2006 and now serves as the Senior Pastor. He attended Calvin Theological Seminary and has been involved with encouraging youth toward spiritual maturity in Jesus. Sophat and his wife have three wonderful sons and a lovely daughter. In his pastime he loves to listen to podcasts, be with friends and family, and share the gospel with people in the community.
Book Recommendations: Why Johnny Can’t Preach by T David Gordon Why Johnny Can’t Sing Hymns by T David Gordon Essentials Truths of the Christian Faith by RC Sproul
Other Resources: M’Cheyne Reading Plan
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Today's episode we talk with Dr. Branson Parler about Sex, Sexuality, and Marriage. We know this is a personal and difficult topic for many, but we invite you to come listen in. And we hope that today's episode will encourage you to continue this conversation in your local context.
Bio: Brandon Parler (Ph.D., Calvin Theological Seminary) serves as a Professor of Theological Studies at Kuyper College in Grand Rapids, MI, and he also serves as Director of Faith Formation at Fourth Reformed Church in Grand Rapids. He writes and teaches on the topic of Biblical Interpretation, Philosophy, Marriage, and Sexuality, and strives to joyfully and faithfully teach the fact that Jesus means good news for our lives, holistically. He has written for books, journal articles, and regularly blogs at www.bransonparler.com
Book Recommendations: An Impossible Marriage by Laurie & Matt Krieg Same Sex Attraction and the Church by Ed Shaw
This episode we talk about narrative and oneness with Kristyn DeNooyer. What is narrative and what is oneness? Why are they important for our Christian faith?
This episode we talk with Jana Postma about vocation and career. How do we discern or navigate our careers? What is vocation? What is calling? A sweet and encouraging episode.
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Bio: Jana is the Assistant Director of Student Development at Kuyper College, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She loves to laugh, share meaningful conversations, and hold the stories of others as they navigate through their holistic lives. Always passionate about loving and serving God, Jana is prayerfully faithful to the callings in her life.
Book recommendations: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
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This episode we talk about our thoughts, experiences, and dreams about friendship.
Book recommendations: Made for Friendship by Drew Hunter Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin
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Today’s episode we are talk with April Sparks about why we should be part of a local church and serve the local church.
April is the Youth and Children’s Director at a church in Kalamazoo, MI. She loves being able to work with kids and students, and enjoys building friendships. April also appreciates homemade chocolate chip cookies. Regarding her walk with God, she says, “I’ve been given grace to give grace, and that’s pretty cool.”
Follow her here: Instagram: @aprilkarli4
Books mentioned:
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This episode we talk about missional living and community with Grace & Tou Fue. Why they’re important and ways we can start being more missional & foster community.
Bio: Tou Fue and Grace Thao are co-vocational ministers planting New Anthem Church in Charlotte, NC. Tou Fue is currently teaching world history as a high school history teacher and Grace is working as a pediatric occupational therapist. They are both second generation Hmong Americans who are passionate about discipling the next generation of missional leaders.
Follow them on Instagram: @newanthemcharlotte @toufue @grace.dthao
Books mentioned: Let the Nations be Glad - John Piper The Power of Habit - Charles Duhigg
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This episode we are talking about Gospel-centered Singleness—what is it and why it’s important. We don’t have a guest with us but we hope this episode will be insightful for you.
Bio: Eli Vang, co-host I love fried chicken and blue candy. A graduate of Kuyper College, I studied Ministry Leadership and Biblical Theology and emphasized in pastoral care. In my free time, I love to listen to music, try new recipes, eat good food, and enjoy meaningful conversations with friends.
Follow Eli on Instagram: @eli_vang
Books mentioned: Seven myths about singleness by Sam Allberry Single, Gay, Christian by Dr Gregory Coles An impossible marriage by Matt and Laurie Krieg
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This episode we talk with George on the importance of mental health and how we can start having that conversation in our local churches. We discuss the challenges and tangible ways we can respond and talk about mental health. We hope this episode will be insightful for you.
Bio: George Xiong, MA, LPC George is a second-gen Hmong American, Co-host of Yexus Communitas Podcast, former pastor, and currently serves as a Licensed Professional Counselor at Hopeful Therapy, located in Vernon Hills, IL. He is a graduate of Trinity International University, completing two masters degrees in Mental Health Counseling and Theological Studies. George's life work is to assist individuals discover their identity through the saving work of Jesus and his Gospel, and to provide support and discipleship leading others to live healthy lives: physically, spiritually, and emotionally. George is a part of The Prodigal Network, a church network made up of missional communities planted across Chicagoland.
Books mentioned: The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der Kolk The Color of Compromise - Jemar Tisby
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This episode we talk with Maila about her experience as a woman in ministry. We also talk about ways we, as a church, can support women who want to go into ministry & the challenges and joys of working in ministry. If you’re a woman looking to go into ministry or someone who wants to start that conversation, we hope this episode will be insightful.
Bio: Maila Kue is a second-generation, Hmong-American, born and raised in Metro-Detroit, Michigan and currently resides in Chicagoland, Illinois. She holds an MA in Christian formation and ministry, with a concentration in Bible and theology, from Wheaton College Graduate School. Maila is a speaker and writer; she is passionate about discipling the next generation and empowering young women to step into their God-given calling
Her Instagram: @mailakuekim
Books mentioned: The Return of The Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen Sit, Walk, Stand by Watchman Nee Planting a Church Without Losing Your Soul by Tim Morey
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An introduction to what we will be talking about and sharing this first season. Don’t forget to subscribe so you won’t miss the fist episode. Follow us on instagram @letsbreakbreadpodcast