The Eastgate Project: Recent Episodes
Dr. Edward Ng
In which the uses of various styles of psychotherapy are explored within the view that therapy in general is ultimately for the transformation of the world.
In which I speak with Elizabeth (Lisa) Sung about theology, spiritual direction, and its overlaps with counselling.
In which a theoretical cultural psychology question is posed-- is there a link between the historical trauma found in Asian cultures and materialism in these same subcultures?
In which I follow up on episode 1.7, "A Chinese Canadian Christian Life", with thoughts on how to make decisions while being aware of cultural narratives/influences and clashes between independent and interdependent tendencies.
In which Jonathan and I finally get warmed up and get down to talking about church, "holy" shirts, and more.
In which Jonathan Poh, winner of the 2020 CBC Nonfiction Prize and former editor at Hypebeast magazine shares his thoughts on culture, fashion, and sneakerheads.
In which I continue my conversation with Dr. David Leong of Seattle Pacific University, and wherein we talk about echo chambers and Asian American masculinity.
In which I have a conversation with the theologian and missiologist Dr. David Leong of Seattle Pacific University, and in which we explore issues surrounding Asian American(ism), Black Lives Matter, and his book "Race and Place: How Urban Geography Shapes the Journey to Reconciliation."
Wherein I build a case for the existence of a unique subculture and critique its assumptions and outcomes. Hopefully, without sounding too angry.
In which food, culture, and theology are discussed with Lis Lam of The Subversive Table food blog.
In which Dr. Joel Jin of Seattle Pacific University is interviewed again, and in which we discuss questions about the need for emotional intelligence in parents of Asian descent, think through the intersections of "Asian culture" and emotions, and use everyday words like hermeneutics.
In which Dr. Joel Jin of Seattle Pacific University is interviewed, and ideas around the intersections of parenting, perfectionism, and Asian culture are discussed.
In which the ways in which we can experience change and transformation are laid out, and the breadth of the Eastgate Project is (somewhat) revealed.