Cross-Cultural Voices

Cross-Cultural Voices

Hosted by: Cross-Cultural Voices

Life stories and lessons from multicultural young Christians, sharing hope for confident living in a fractured world.

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Am I Ethiopian, American, or Something Else?

Pastor Yosef Zenebe shares the tensions of being raised in an Ethiopian family while attending a primarily white school, and of starting Perazim Church to serve multiethnic young adults like himself.
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Addressing Mental Health in the Ethnic Church

Pastor Abe Gebeyahu shares how personal loss motivated him to pursue a degree in counseling, and to address mental health issues in the East African immigrant community.
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Why Our Church Throws Dance Parties

It's not easy for a first-generation immigrant churches to begin servingĀ their American-born young people. In this episode, Ethiopian American Dr. Abe Gebeyehu shares how sober dancing is an effective means of...
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How Jesus Meets Doubt

Have you ever felt hesitant to draw near God because of your doubts? Learn how Jesus commended his cousin John, even when he was going through a period of doubting.
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Seek Christ First at New Year's

Christians are called to seek first the Kingdom of God, while seeking also to grow in relationships, career, health, and other aspects of life. In this episode we discuss prioritizing our spiritual lives while growing...
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How Jesus Meets Rejection

If you've ever faced rejection, you're not alone. Jesus faced rejection from the people of his hometown Nazareth. Learn how Jesus did not try to earn the approval of others who were determined to not give it.
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How Jesus Meets Shame

We discuss how young adults face shame for not measuring up to expectations regarding education, career, marriage, parenting and more, and how Christ covers us with acceptance not shame.
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How Jesus Meets the Sting of Abuse

Cohost Maisee Vang continues her story with the trauma of childhood sexual abuse, and the healing she has experienced through Christ and the church.
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How Jesus Meets Anxiety

Cross-Cultural Voices' new cohost Maisee Vang shares the anxiety she experienced growing up in a home marked by animism, infidelity, and divorce. She also shares the healing she experienced through Christ and the church.
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Our Catholic - Baptist Marriage

Jerrin and Danica share their story of navigating the differences between their Catholic and Baptist roots.
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Our Indian - American Marriage

Jerrin Job and Danica White share how they navigated the cultural differences between India and America as they formed their relationship.
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Surviving Opposite Personalities in Marriage

Oleg and Natalia Siruk continue the story of their married life, sharing how they have committed to love and respect each other despite their very different personalities.
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