Asian American Parenting

In this episode, Danny and Monica begin a new mini-series on Scripture and Asian American parenting, beginning with Deuteronomy 6:5-9. Together they examine the practical application of this passage for families. They consider prior generations of immigrant family contexts and what those differences might teach Asian American parents today, gleaning wisdom for gospel-centered parenting.
Rooted Resources:

Parents Are the Primary Disciple-Makers Of Their Children by Anna Mead Harris

Parenting in the New School Year  by Tim St. John

Christian Parenting Resources

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Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode, Danny sits down with Professor and Pastor James Lee to discuss the topic of the spiritual formation of Asian American parents, which plays a critical role in parenting our teenagers. Their conversation encourages parents to consider their spiritual lives to become more fruitful believers in the Lord—for their own sakes as well as for the good of their teenagers.  

James Lee (MA, Talbot) is a Professor at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University and also serves as a pastor in the local church. He is passionate about bridging the church and the academy by helping believers develop a biblical worldview that encourages flourishing in the faith. His interests in practical, systematic, and philosophical theology led him to research a theology of the emotions and its integration with sanctification as part of his doctoral work.

Parenting in the New School Year  by Tim St. John

Struggling with Family Discipleship? Here’s Hope and Encouragement. By Brian Dembowczyk

Christian Parenting Resources

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Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode, Danny and Monica talk about underparenting teenagers, following their conversation about overparenting in episode 25. They share observations about permissive parenting and uninvolved parenting, discussing the differences between the two. They consider reasons why Asian American parents might be inclined to less involved parenting based on the style of their parents’ generation. Lastly, they discuss ways parents can reduce or move away from underparenting their teenagers.  

What the Bible Says About Parenting: Discipleship Happens in Relationship by Mark Howard

Challenges of Immigrant Parenting by Sherene Joseph 

Christian Parenting Resources  

Subscribe and follow the Asian American Parenting podcast wherever you find your podcasts available.

Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny and Monica discuss overparenting—commonly called helicopter parenting, or in sociology, authoritarian parenting. They discuss the roots of overparenting in Asian American contexts, the signs and consequences of overparenting, and how parents of teenagers can reduce the instinct to “helicopter.” Their conversation touches on various passages of Scripture, including Ephesians 6:1-4, as they encourage listeners in the important work of parenting teenagers.

What the Bible Says About Parenting: Discipleship Happens in Relationship with Mark Howard (Podcast)

Christian Parenting Resources

Subscribe and follow the Asian American Parenting podcast wherever you find your podcasts available.

Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Monica and Danny discuss the important topic of guilt in response to failure as parents. They also share strategies for regulating our own emotions as parents so we can help our children do the same. This conversation touches on losing one’s temper as a parent, feelings of guilt and shame, and how to move away through those common experiences to genuine repentance in Christ.

Parenting as a Child of God

Gospel Astonished Parenting

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies” (1 Cor. 6: 19-20).

“What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?” (Rom. 6: 1-2)

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Hosted by Danny Kwon, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross-Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry, and Monica Kim, Ph.D., a psychologist and Christian counselor. Together, Monica and Danny have co-authored Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.