At the Houston Asian American Archive (HAAA), our mission is to collect, document, and preserve the lived experiences of the Asian diaspora in Houston, aiming to develop a broader understanding of history through their lens. Storytelling is a powerful and meaningful art form that transcends language, space, and time; through this medium of archival practice, we are connected and inspired by stories passed on through generations. In this podcast, you will hear our interviewees discuss topics ranging from love to churches to parenting. HAAA is managed by Rice University's Chao Center for Asian Studies and is located at the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.
Sponsored by the Houston Asian American Archive of the Chao Center for Asian Studies, Rice University.
Pastoral Perspectives: Can Christian Values and Tiger Parenting Coexist?
In this podcast, Karis Lai (26’) and Karina Pan (26’) delve into the intersection of Christian values and tiger parenting within the Asian American community. This podcast seeks to navigate the complexities of Asian American Christian parenting by asking whether these two distinct ideologies can coexist. Karis and Karina explore the intricacies of these seemingly contrasting parenting approaches through interviews with pastors Jason Tarn and Janas Caruncho, alongside Pastor's wife Justy Chon. Join them as they dissect the root causes of tiger parenting, examine the pros and cons of traditional Asian parenting methods, and explore where Christian principles and cultural upbringing intertwine.
Produced by Karis Lai.
3 Feb 2024
What is a Chinese Church?
In this podcast, HAAA intern Helen Pu ( '22) invites pastors from the Chinese Baptist Church (CBC), the Houston Chinese Church (HCC), the West Houston Chinese Church (WHCC), and the Access Church to reflect on what it means to be a Chinese church. They discuss current issues facing the churches and look ahead to their future. Even though the congregations of the Chinese churches have a generally consistent ethnic composition, there are cultural, political, and generational chasms that are demanding changes beyond the religious offerings of the churches. By exploring the heterogeneity that lies within a homogeneous community, the speakers explore the intersection between religion, ethnicity, and cultural identity against the themes of heritage, history, and future. Their conversations show that now is a pivotal time for the Chinese churches to critically examine their founding principles in order to pave a promising path for the future.
This podcast is produced by Helen Pu.
14 Feb 2021
When Haru Met Saavi: Love Stories from the Houston Asian American Archive
Dear Houston — Love, Asian America
In the spirit of the season for love, the Houston Asian American Archive has selected three love stories from our archive in this premiere episode for the program series "Dear Houston — Love, Asian America" on Valentine's Day, 2021. These stories from past to present consist of ones crossing the ocean, crossing generations, and crossing gender norms. We hope this episode will bring you some laughter, some nostalgia, and... some love from Asian America.
This podcast is produced by Ann Shi, written by Tyler Stoddard Smith, and sound-edited by Matthew Lai (Senior, NYU). Assisted by Gordan Liu (Junior, Rice).
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