About this episode

Dr. Kristin T. Lee discusses her journey as a Chinese American navigating faith and identity within the immigrant church, exploring the complexities of belonging and spirituality.

What happens when we question the faith that formed us? Dr. Kristin T. Lee, physician and author of We Mend with Gold: An Immigrant Daughter’s Reckoning with American Christianity, reflects on her journey as a Chinese American navigating faith and identity in the immigrant church of her youth. In this conversation, she explores the beauty and complexity of immigrant communities, the unconscious bias that can undermine true belonging, and the courageous work of reconstructing a more authentic and life-giving spirituality. Together, we consider what it means to pursue faith and community in a fractured world. Key Ideas: Embrace Complex Identity Authentic living begins by integrating, not erasing, the contradictions that exist between one's culture, faith, and personal history. Question Inherited Faith Honest spiritual growth often means examining what we’ve been taught and discerning for ourselves how those ideas might lead to true flourishing. Redefine What’s “Normal” Cultural norms and unconscious bias often hide power and privilege, and naming them opens the door to deeper healing and justice. Practice Honest Community Flourishing relationships depend on vulnerability, where…

People in this episode

Host: Lee C. Camp

Guest: Kristin T. Lee

Topics covered

• faith
• identity
• immigrant communities
• spiritual growth
• cultural norms
• community
• American Dream

Keywords

• immigrant daughter
• faith
• identity
• spirituality
• community
• cultural bias
• American Dream
• vulnerability
• healing
• justice

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: We Mend with Gold: An Immigrant Daughter’s Reckoning with American Christianity

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