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This episode talks about the Big Bang Theory. Cover art photo provided by David Jorre on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@davidjorre
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The Overtones Podcast explores and celebrates lesser heard voices within Christianity, both in the past as well as today. It is hosted by LaRae Cherukara, Joe Rhee, and Christy Wang. We talk to Christian academics, professionals, missionaries, and church workers, and each of them has an extraordinary story to tell about themselves, about their work, and about God. Listen with us, and let us discover together the beauty and wonder of the lives of other Christians. For more information about t ...
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S2E15. Worship and Wildfires: Liturgy in a Time of Crisis
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What do Christians mean by 'worship'? Is it more than mere singing? How can churches worship God corporately, when we all have such different experiences and preferences? How should we worship when suffering and struggles come? Benita Lim is a worship leader and PhD candidate at Fuller Theological Seminary. Having lived through the devastating Los …
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S2E14. Our Dear Doctor Johnson: How Samuel Johnson Kept the Faith in a Secular Age
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Samuel Johnson was a critic, poet, and essayist, and the author of one of the most influential English dictionaries in history. As one of the finest minds eighteenth-century England, Johnson was in the centre of debates around the place of Christianity in the moral life of the nation, and the role of faith in a post-Enlightenment world. Dr Kirsten …
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S2E13. Unworthy and Yet Worthy: Finding Identity in Christ, Not Disability (5 of 5)
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Xie Dawei suffered from polio as an infant, and has been a wheelchair user ever since. In graduate school in the US, she encountered Jesus and experienced the transformation of her identity. In this episode, Dawei speaks to Christy about her struggles growing up with a disability, how she came to faith, and how she uses her experiences to reach out…
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S2E12. A Match Made in Heaven? Stories of Mixed-Race Marriages
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It's a Valentine's Day special episode on the Overtones Podcast! Christy is joined by her regular co-hosts Joe and LaRae, and also by Joe's wife Deb and LaRae's husband Matt. The two couples share their experiences of marriage, travel, church, and family life, while coming from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. How does marriage look diffe…
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S2E11. Love and Chemotherapy: A Cancer Survivor Offers Comfort To The Suffering (4 of 5)
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Christy, Joe, and LaRae speak with Ida Hu, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018. Having gone through months of treatment and dealing with depression and doubt, Ida now ministers to women suffering from cancer, offering Christian comfort, hope, and advice to patients, their families, and their churches. Listen, as she shares her story and he…
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S2E10. Invited to the Banquet: Reaching Out Through Disability (3 of 5)
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Over a billion people in the world have a significant disability, yet 90% of them will go through life never hearing the Good News. How can Christians reach out to people with disabilities? What difficulties might disabled people face upon arriving at our churches? What does the Gospel have to say about the value of all people? Amberle Brown (co-fo…
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S2E09. Singing in the Storm: Autism in the Christian Family (2 of 5)
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Christy, Joe, and LaRae are joined by Dougie Read and his mum Rhona. Dougie was diagnosed with autism as a young child: now, he serves his local church as verger, he performs in plays and musicals, and he manages a busy work schedule. Listen as Rhona shares her experience of coping with her son's diagnosis, and helping him through school, speech th…
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S2E08. Disability and the Gospel (1 of 5)
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In the first installment of a mini-series on disability in the Church, the Overtones Podcast hosts discuss disability in the Bible and in Christian history. Why did so many Christians of the past have such a negative view of physical and mental infirmity? How does Jesus' example challenge those ideas? How can we welcome into the Church people who a…
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S2E07. Come and Have Breakfast: Radical Christian Hospitality
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Christy, Joe, and LaRae are joined by the Reverend Damian Platt, Vicar of Christ Church Thornton, who shares stories of hospitality and spirituality from his church in North-West England. How does God's character as an abundant provider inform our hospitality? How can churches reach out to their communities through hospitality? And how did growing …
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S2E06. It's a Wonderful Episode: The Gospel and Christmas Movies
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What do Christmas movies tell us about our culture and its values? Is the "hallmark" happy ending something Christians should hope for? How can Christians celebrate the holidays in a way that honours Christ? Join Christy, Joe, and LaRae as they discuss all things cinematic and festive. Favourite Christmas movies; seasonal motifs in stories; the dif…
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S2E05. Called to Coffee? Serving a Community through Christian Entrepreneurship
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How can a small-town coffee shop impact people for Jesus? Can Christians be called to be entrepreneurs and businesspeople? What are the most important principles for Christians in running a business? Christy and LaRae speak to Dan and Carma Miller, founders of the 6:10 Coffee Company in Salem, Illinois, about their experience of starting and runnin…
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S2E04. Hospitality and Justice: Reflections on the Middle East Today (2 of 2)
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Christy, Joe, and LaRae continue their discussion with last episode's special guest: Joseph, an academic and expert Christianity and Islam. In this episode, we discuss Christian views of modern Israel, the ongoing Israel-Hamas war from the perspective of just war theory, and some of the current issues surrounding Middle Eastern refugees and migrant…
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S2E03. Unknown Brothers: Christianity in the Middle East (1 of 2)
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What is life like for Christians in the Middle East and North Africa today? What are some of the obstacles to Christians evangelising their Muslim neighbours? And have the historic divisions of the Church of Christ weakened her testimony to Muslims? Christy, Joe, and LaRae speak to Joseph, an academic and expert on Christian-Muslim relations, about…
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S2E02. Discovery and Awe: Encountering God through the Beauty of Mathematics
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Solving problems, identifying patterns, creating beauty, inspiring awe. Mathematics is about all these things and more, as Dr Andi Wang explains to the Overtones Podcast hosts. Topics discussed: Why should Christians care about mathematics? What can we learn about God through maths? Was maths invented or discovered? Is it subjective or objective? P…
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S2E01. What is Christian Diversity? (Season 2 Launch Episode)
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The Overtones Podcast exists to investigate and celebrate the diverse unity of the Christian church around the world. But what do we mean by the word 'diverse'? How should Christians understand diversity? How might a biblical definition of diversity be different from what we hear from the world around us? In this episode, Christy, Joe, and LaRae di…
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S1E15. Season One Recapitulation: Reflecting on Themes of Biblical Diversity
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It's the final episode of Season One of the Overtones Podcast. Christy, Joe, and LaRae are joined by Matt, the podcast's editor and producer, to reflect on our favourite moments of the season, the major themes that have come through, and the ways God has revealed truth through the conversations we've had. Stay tuned until the very end to hear some …
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(Bonus Episode) 離別、哀悼、然後歌唱：基督徒音樂人徐世賢、陳仰恩談與主同在的愛子樵樵
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(Bonus Episode - Mandarin) 人該如何面對失去？失去一段寶貴的友誼和愛情是痛苦的，但若失去兒女，更是難以想像的傷痛。而神若是愛、是良善的，為什麼還要讓人經歷生離死別？ 寫過無數膾炙人口福音詩歌的徐世賢老師及其夫人、聲樂家陳仰恩老師，與Overtones Podcast的主持人Christy分享了他們如何在一夜之間，無預警地失去了他們最親愛的兒子。 在這一集的訪問中，徐世賢夫婦將分享愛子樵樵過世後，他們如何直面內心深處的剝奪感和悲痛，並靠著神的恩典帶領，在黑暗的日子中創作充滿平安、安慰，希望、與榮耀的詩歌，並在哀悼中歌唱。 Music featured in this episode: Transformation and Only Jesus Can by Steve…
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S1E14. From Taiwan with Love: Pursuing Harmony through Political Engagement
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Jasmine Lee of US Taiwan Watch joins Christy and LaRae to discuss the current tensions between Taiwan and China, and the nature of the US-Taiwan relationship, as well as current politics in Taiwan and how Taiwanese Christians engage with political issues. How are the strategic and geopolitical interests of the United States tied to Taiwan's freedom…
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S1E13. He Will Swallow Up Death Forever: Scriptural Hymns for Loss and Grief
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Losing a family member can be difficult, but the unexpected death of a child is especially tragic. Steve Hsu and Chen Yang En join the Overtones Podcast and speak to Christy about the death of their son Qiao Qiao, their experience of mourning and grief, and the faithfulness of God through it all. How should we deal with the fear, sorrow, shame, and…
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S1E12. Married at First Sight? Christian Reflections on Arranged Marriage
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Cynthia Samuel joins the Overtones Podcast team to share the story of her arranged marriage: how she spiritually prepared for marriage, how she and Moses chose each other, and how she has adapted to married life in the UK. What is it that distinguishes Christian marriage across a range of cultural expressions? How does our culture shape our expecta…
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S1E11. Between Cultures: Finding Identity and Belonging in Christ
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"Of all the types of people God could have created you to be, He made you Chinese and Australian. He made a choice to make you who you are today. That's not by accident. It's a good thing." Joseph Chu joins the Overtones Podcast this week to share his experiences of navigating family, school, work, and church cultures. What is it like when two cult…
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S1E10. Lawyering with Mercy from KL to London
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Pupil barrister Allyna Ng joins Christy, Joe, and LaRae to share her experience practicing law in the UK and Malaysia. What are the differences in the justice systems of these two countries? What are the challenges of working as a Christian in the courtroom? And what hope is there for Christians fighting for justice in a unjust world? The views exp…
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S1E09. Challenges of Evangelism in Urban Japan
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How are prevailing attitudes in Japan different from those of the West, or other Asian countries? How do Japanese people think about religion in general and Christianity in particular? What are the major obstacles to reaching Japanese people with the good news of Jesus Christ? Richard Brash, of Christ Bible Seminary in Nagoya, joins the Overtones P…
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S1E08. Puritan and Gay: The Story of Michael Wigglesworth
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The Puritans are remembered for their robust defense of evangelical theology and for their commitment to holy living. Their diaries provide an amazing insight into their spiritual lives, including their battles with sin and temptation. Overtones Project founder and director Christy Wang shares insights from the life of Michael Wigglesworth, based o…
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S1E07. Finding Meaning at Home: Stories from a Stay-At-Home Dad
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Christy, Joe, and LaRae speak with Robin Langdon, a father of young children, about the challenges and joys of raising little ones in a Christian home. How are social expectations different for a stay-at-home dad? What are the key principles that Christian parents should be thinking about when raising Christian children? And what can we all do to b…
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S1E06. Cults, Social Hierarchy, and Family Values: A missionary returns to South Korea
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What are the unique challenges for Christian families living in urban South Korea? How can Christian churches witness to the truth of the gospel without being mistaken for a cult? Why would someone choose to return to their home country after years of living abroad, in order to be a missionary there? In this episode, Christy, Joe, and LaRae intervi…
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S1E05. Plutarch, Philo, and Paul, oh my! Grace in the New Testament and its Cultural Context
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What is grace? How did people in the classical world think about grace in their relationships with one another and with God? What is unique about the Apostle Paul's Christ-centred view of grace? Overtones Podcast host LaRae Cherukara talks with Christy and Joe about her doctoral research into grace in the ancient world and in Paul's letters. Produc…
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S1E04. That Sounds Nuclear! Being a Christian Woman and a Nuclear Scientist
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What is nuclear fusion, and why should Christians care about it? What is it like being an Asian female scientist working in the UK? And how does Christianity shape our identity, and the way we think about work? Christy, Joe, and LaRae are joined by Kay Song, a materials scientist at the University of Oxford, to discuss her research and experience a…
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S1E03. Easter Around the World and Through the Centuries
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It's an Easter special episode of the Overtones Podcast! Christy, Joe, and LaRae discuss Easter traditions in Taiwan, the UK, and the USA, why the Puritans tried to cancel Easter, how Christians celebrate Jesus' death and resurrection every time we share the Lord's Supper, and more. Producers: Matthew Cherukara, Christy Wang Music by Leon Riskin Vi…
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S1E02. Dealing with Rats and Dirty Dishes: Life as a Single Female Church Worker
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Nancy-Page Lowenfield speaks to Christy and LaRae about her experience as a single woman serving the church. What challenges do single women face working in full-time ministry? What can the church do to serve single people better? And how can we all minister to our ministers? Producers: Matthew Cherukara, Christy Wang Music by Leon Riskin Visit ove…
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S1E01. Peace in Our Time? Working for international peace and security in the UN system
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Christy, Joe, and LaRae speak with Sophia Tan about her experiences working in the United Nations system. How should Christians respond to the highs of success in our work? What should we do when our efforts to do good seem futile? And what does the Christian faith have to say about the hope for peace among the nations? Producers: Matthew Cherukara…
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Join Christy, Joe, and LaRae as they discuss Lunar New Year traditions around the world. How do Christians respond to cultural festivals like Lunar New Year? How can we bring the light of the Gospel to traditions that our communities hold dear? Enjoy this debut episode of the Overtones Podcast. More episodes coming in March 2024! Producers: Matthew…
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In this interesting podcast, we will talk about the beginning of time, the Big Bang. There is some exciting information that you don’t want to miss out on. We will also be talking about red shift and blue shift, the universe expanding, and Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation. Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation is left over energy from the begi…
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