[Author Interview] My Help Comes From the Lord: An Interview with Jon Szeto
I interviewed Jon Szeto, my former young adult pastor at FCBC Walnut, who received the unexpected diagnosis of terminal cancer and will soon be with the Lord. He is 44 years old and currently serves as the senior pastor at Laguna Chinese Baptist Church. I hoped to learn from his experience, and I was encouraged by his faith, hope, and love.Article transcript:https://sola.network/article/my-help-comes-from-the-lord-interview-w-jon-szeto/ (https://sola.network/article/my-help-comes-from-the-lord-interview-w-jon-szeto/)Related: https://www.9marks.org/article/gone-and-back-again-my-departure-and-return-to-the-immigrant-church/ (https://www.9marks.org/article/gone-and-back-again-my-departure-and-return-to-the-immigrant-church/)Disclaimer:Our guests share from their own experience and conviction, and the perspectives expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of SOLA Network or every leader associated with SOLA.Jon Szeto:Jon Szeto: Raised in Southern California in a Christian home, Jon became a Christian during elementary school. He graduated from UCLA and worked for a couple of years in public accounting before enrolling at The Master's Seminary in 2006. After graduation, he served as a young adult and college pastor for 8 years. Jon has a special passion for young adults and strengthening families for Christ. In 2015, Jon completed a Doctor of Ministry from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a focus on Biblical Counseling. Jon joined the pastoral staff at Laguna in October 2017. He enjoys playing with his five children and spending quality time with his wife Miranda. Jon also enjoys playing sports (tennis, swimming, volleyball) and reading fiction (Tom Clancy and Vince Flynn type novels).Aaron Lee:Aaron Lee is our Editorial Curator. Aaron also serves as the Social Media Officer of First Chinese Baptist Church of Walnut in California’s San Gabriel Valley, home to the largest concentration of Asian American communities in the United States. Visit him online at DiveInDigDeep.com (DiveInDigDeep.com).
1 Oct 2026
[Parenting] Ep. 39 Who You Were Before Parenting (What Parenting Does to Parents, Part 3)
In part 3 of the series “What Parenting Does to Parents,” discussing the impact parenting has on parents, Monica and Danny talk about life before becoming parents and the impact parenting teenagers has on the life and marriage of parents now. They discuss healthy and unhealthy ways of parenting now, which can impact life and marriage both positively and adversely. Finally, they discuss ways of reclaiming healthy parenting and marriage. ResourcesParents, When Jesus Says, “I’ve Been There,” He Means It by Steve Eatmonhttps://rootedministry.com/when-jesus-says-ive-been-there-he-means-it/Fixing Life a Father by Clarissa Moll https://rootedministry.com/fixing-like-the-father/Other Resourceshttps://rootedministry.com/parenting/resources/ Christian Parenting ResourcesCall to ActionSubscribe and follow the Asian American Parenting Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTubeJoin us for our annual Rooted Conference this October 22-24 in Nashville, TN, to be refreshed, equipped, and reminded that you’re not alone in ministry.
24 Sept 2026
[Leaders'] SLP EP 28: Next-Gen Pastoring in L.A. with Jason Min, Charles Cho, Jeremy Treat, and Tom Kang (Pt 1)
This episode features LA pastors sharing insights on ministering in the diverse and spiritually vibrant city of Los Angeles. They discuss cultural narratives, effective outreach to the emerging generation, and practical strategies for church growth and community engagement.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Sola Network Leaders Podcast
00:01 Amplifying Voices in Ministry
00:19 Introduction to the LA Church Landscape
03:23 Understanding the Culture and Spirituality of LA
08:08 The Duality of Dreams and Disappointment in LA
13:23 The Gospel’s Relevance in a City of Self-Fulfillment
17:52 Practical Ministry Approaches in LA
22:54 Honoring the City While Resisting Its Idols
27:13 Navigating Cultural Idols in Ministry
28:52 Discipleship as the Core of Church LifeDisclaimerOur guests share from their own experience and conviction, and the perspectives expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of SOLA Network or every leader associated with SOLA.
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