Well into the 21st century, an age of spirituality and plurality, hell has returned as a topic of discussion via American mainstream media. Well, maybe not conversation around the water cooler or holiday BBQs, but hell is in the books and news. [ . . . ]
interview about Asian American theology symposium
Dr. Young Lee Hertig, Director of Institute for the Study of Asian American Christianity-SoCal and Asian American Women On Leadership, coordinated the inaugural Asian American Equipping Symposium, an event that brought together ministry leaders and theologians to engage in some robust reflections [ . . . ]
Am I a sell-out too?
Danny Yang has now apologied for triggering a firestorm of comments for his provocatively titled blog post, Is Francis Chan a sell-out? The title obviously struck a nerve, and provoked a good number of mis-readings and reactions, even though it was clearly [ . . . ]
debrief on the Fuller conversations
I got an invite from Daniel Lee [facebook profile], a Th.M. student at Fuller Theological Seminary, who is coordinating a newly-formed group on campus called Asian American Theological Fellowship. Last night was quite the privilege for me to share a presentation titled [ . . . ]
a Conversation between Keller, Piper, and Carson
Astonishing to hear Tim Keller say at the begining of video segment 2 of 6, “I disagree completely…” Watch the videos for context of this conversation between Tim Keller, John Piper, and D.A. Carson. The video is shot in real-time conversation between [ . . . ]
4 questions for Ed Cyzewski on theology
The Coffeehouse Theology blog tour makes its stop here today! Ed Cyzewski, author of Coffeehouse Theology: Reflecting on God in Everyday Life, responds to 4 of my burning questions here. I didn’t want to ask the typical junket questions like what is [ . . . ]
blog book tour for Coffeehouse Theology
So many books, so little time. This one got my attention — COFFEEHOUSE THEOLOGY: Reflecting on God in Everyday Life by Ed Cyzewski. The title is inviting to the masses, but the part that is crucial is how it surfaces the issue [ . . . ]
enough with disagreements already
While attending a family friend’s wedding reception last weekend, I sat near a person learning improv comedy. One of the basic principles in improv is “Yes, and” — this opens up dialogue and keeps the comedic flow going. The thing is, dialogue [ . . . ]
friendly dialogue over breakfast
Met up with an old (recently married) friend, Jeff Jue, over breakfast today. He mentioned a few quotes attributed to him in a recent article in the Philadelphia Inquirer about the emerging church [also mirrored at the official Emergent blog]: “It’s gaining [ . . . ]


