Showing results by author "A. Y. Chao" in Religion & Spirituality

An unlikely duo—Professor Peter Singer, a preeminent philosopher and professor of bioethics, and Venerable Shih Chao-Hwei, a Taiwanese Buddhist monastic and social activist—join forces to talk ethics in lively conversations that cross oceans, overcome language barriers, and bridge philosophies. The eye-opening dialogues collected here share unique perspectives on contemporary issues like animal welfare, gender equality, the death penalty, and more. Together, these two deep thinkers explore the foundation of ethics and key Buddhist concepts.

In a fast-paced, result-oriented, and competitive world, more and more young people are suffering from depression, anxiety, and other forms of mental health disorders that severely impact the family unit. This book is written out of a deep concern for the wellbeing of young people. In particular, this audiobook is aimed at Muslim children living in the West.

For five hundred years, Latina/o culture and identity have been shaped by their challenges to the religious, socio-economic, and political status quo, whether in opposition to Spanish colonialism, Latin American dictatorships, US imperialism in Central America, the oppression of farmworkers, or the current exploitation of undocumented immigrants. Christianity has played a significant role in that movement at every stage. Robert Chao Romero, the son of a Mexican father and a Chinese immigrant mother, explores the history and theology of what he terms the "Brown Church."

Chaos Magick News offers a glimpse into current events through the lense of Occultism and a look at greater occulture both online and offline. Occasionally insightful and always comedic CMN is the dose of self awareness and humor to cure your Magus-itis or bring back your inspiration for the Magickal worldview.

The life of Colleen Chao was bright and beautiful—it was brimming with hope and possibility. She was a talented, confident, and ambitious young woman. So, Colleen never imagined that she’d swim through two decades of deep-water anxiety and depression. She didn’t guess that she’d marry late, suffer years of chronic pain and illness, and give birth to a child with health complications. In the Hands of a Fiercely Tender God is born of the suffering that on its own could have crushed Colleen.

The desire to answer this question—whether it manifests in self-enhancement strategies or self-serving biases—is part of being human. Yet, through a Biblical lens, we know something has gone terribly wrong with our human nature. Brokenness happened when sin separated us from our Creator God, and the answers we seek are only obtainable when we reconnect with him. Who You Are shows us that the Gospel is the only thing that sets you free from the verdict of sin and justifies you as God's prized possession.

Critical Race Theory (CRT) has become a lightning rod in American politics and evangelical Christianity. This book offers a critical but constructive and sympathetic introduction to CRT written from a perspective rooted in Scripture and Christian theology. The authors take us beyond caricatures and misinformation to consider how CRT can be an analytical tool to help us understand persistent inequality and injustice—and to see how Christians and churches working for racial justice can engage CRT in faithful and constructive ways.

It’s just Cha and Mimi, two black, queer, Christian women. Come join us as we discuss and unleash our unapologetic truths about navigating the intersection of queerness and Godliness, while creating a safe space for ALL folks 🌈🫶🏾 Remember to follow us on social media!Follow us on: FacebookYouTube IG @ c.m.journeysTikTok @ c.m.journeys

Living a Christian life that is faithful to God’s Word can be extremely challenging. Join Grayson, Blake, and Jack as they discuss how to be theologically and biblically relevant in today’s culture. If you (like us) need help navigating through the chaotic noise of our modern age, we invite you to listen in. Each season will focus on a specific theme/topic with episodes released bi-weekly.

Está creciendo el interés, la conciencia y la demanda por el conocimiento de que la justicia social es algo que sale de la fe cristiana. Pero esto no es algo nuevo. Por quinientos años la cultura e identidad latina han sido moldeadas por sus desafíos al statu quo religioso, socioeconómico y político, ya sea en oposición al colonialismo español, las dictaduras latinoamericanas, el imperialismo estadounidense en Centro América, la opresión de los trabajadores de campo o la explotación actual de inmigrantes indocumentados.

This book demonstrates how two overlooked ministry models—base ecclesial communities of the Global South in the late twentieth century and hush harbors of the US Deep South during antebellum times—offer proven strategies for the twenty-first-century church. These ministry models provide insight into the creation and sustenance of vital Christian community, particularly for those seeking indigenous culturally-rooted models, and show how to and show how to integrate vibrant Christ-centered faith and mission with world-changing social justice and political action.

A teologia como um saber acessível a todos. A teologia como um discurso sobre qualquer tema, religioso ou secular. Essa é a nossa proposta: uma teologia pé no chão! Toda semana uma aula nova. No momento estamos discutindo o futuro da humanidade, priorizando a perspectiva teológica latino-americana. Acompanhe o Teologia Pé no Chão no Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teologiapenochao e no Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/TeologiaPénoChão. Eliseu Pereira é mestre e doutor em Teologia pela PUC/PR, especialista em Teologia Bíblica.

In a world increasingly influenced by Marxist thought and its myriad subsets—from the political arena to the fabric of family life, from economic policies to cultural norms—'Chaos & Christ' stands as a beacon of truth. This podcast delves into the heart of contemporary chaos, examining how ideologies that promise equality often deliver division. Our mission is to dissect these ideologies critically, revealing their impact on individual lives, communities, and societies at large.Here, we:Explore the Chaos: We address the real-world implications of Marxist ideas in politics, economics, ...

This podcast exists to discuss our experiences in youth ministry, what we are currently facing in ministry, and how can we help each other grow!Our hope is to build community with each other, to help equip each other with tools for ministry, and to laugh a lot while we do it!

Em um mundo cheio de dualidade, certos e errados, na maior parte das vezes estamos debatendo nossas diferenças, quando poderíamos estar olhando para nossas semelhanças e dessa forma nos aproximando. Esse podcast tem o objetivo de trazer temas envolvendo espiritualidade, de forma a mostrar o melhor que todas as religiões e filosofias podem nos oferecer, sem qualquer preconceito ou intolerância. E assim mostrar o caminho do meio, da compreensão e do autoconhecimento.

Two Native Kentuckians discuss Kentucky based true crime, urban legends, scandals, and more.

A Junior High Ministry podcast for Youth Workers! Hosted by Justin Herman

This is a quarantine podcast motivated by my own temptation to withdraw from the world. My personal aim is be intentional about reaching out to people and to asking them about their lives in ways that don't normally come up in just everyday hanging out. I hope it may inspire you as well to stay genuinely socially connected during these difficult times.

本有声书收录了佛家的十堂心理辅导课，主要围绕“平常心”这个关键词展开讲解。……本有聲書收錄了佛家的十堂心理輔導課，主要圍繞「平常心」這個關鍵詞展開講解。

Por aqui vamos tratando de trazer a disponibilidade e espontaneidade para falar de bruxaria e todo o universo que isso engloba, partindo da nossa perspectiva, vivências e perguntas, lógico!