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This week we launch a new series: Adventist academies. We start by discussing the differences between public and Adventist education. Jason and Chris share their personal experiences and perspectives on the value of Adventist schools, the reasons families choose them, and the implications of teaching history from a Christian perspective. The conversation delves into the complexities of Adventist education, discussing its challenges, community involvement, and the balance between faith and extracurricular activities. We also explore the potential for consolidating Adventist schools and the future of education within the Adventist community.Chapters00:00 Weather Patterns and Regional Differences03:50 Exploring Adventist Education12:18 Public vs. Adventist Schools15:27 The Value of Christian Education23:49 Exploring Adventist Education Challenges36:45 Balancing Faith and Extracurricular Activities50:31 Future of Adventist Education

In this podcast episode, we have a conversation with Caleb Shim. He shares his journey as a young software engineer, discussing his background, experiences in internships, and current role where he works on AI-powered drug formulation. Our conversation explores themes of career choices, the evolving landscape of technology, and the importance of adaptability in the tech industry. We also discuss the personal experiences of moving to an unfamiliar city for the first time and what its like as a young adult to create a new life, career, friends, and spiritual community in a new cityChapters00:00 Introduction01:06 Caleb's Journey to Software Engineering05:26 Internship Experiences and Learning10:10 The Shift in Software Engineering Careers19:10 Finding Purpose in a Career21:55 The Impact of AI on the Tech Industry27:09 Advice for Aspiring Tech Professionals33:30 Navigating AI's Impact on Society39:45 Transitioning to a New Life in Sacramento45:16 Challenges of Building a New Community

This week we have a conversation with Greg, a social worker in Orange County. The conversation explores the concept of spiritual trauma, particularly in the context of social work and its implications within religious communities. Greg shares insights on the nuances of spiritual trauma, its symptoms, and the importance of recognizing and addressing it. We also talk about navigating cultural dualities and the challenges of that lie in the transition from the first generation to subsequent generations as they become more assimilated into American cultureChapters00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Trauma05:45 Defining Spiritual Trauma10:12 Identifying Patterns of Abuse16:17 Self-Evaluation and Awareness24:49 Seeking Help and Resources28:00 Cultural Perspectives on Trauma35:08 The Nuances of Control in Leadership41:41 Generational Shifts in Asian American Communities47:23 Personal Journeys and Cultural Reflections

We continue our series on vocation and calling with a conversation with Dan Lee, a dentist from Portland!We discuss his story and how he became a dentist, his experience at dental school, and what a career as a dentist is like. Dan shares the different career paths of dentistry and tackle the issue of why so many people hate the dentist. We dive into the future of dentistry and the difficulties of becoming a dentist today. We talk about the venn-diagram of picking a career.Chapters:0:00 Introduction8:42 Journey to Dentistry15:13 Dental School Experience17:11 Early Career Experience26:27 Why People Hate the Dentist29:52 Dan Says Mean things to Chris and Jason33:36 The Future of Dentistry57:14 The Venn Diagram of Choosing a Career

This week we continue our discussion on calling and career. David Row joins our discussion from Loma Linda. Our episode delves into the challenges and opportunities in career selection within the Korean American Adventist community, emphasizing the need for broader career exposure and individual exploration. We explore the concept of vocation, career exploration, and the impact of societal and cultural influences on career choices. We talk about the existence of the pre established 'track' that exists within Korean Adventists, and what happens if students fall off the track and the stigma that comes with it.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Career and Calling Series02:00 Introducing David Row08:28 The Pressure of Career Expectations13:01 The Impact of Career Choices on Personal Well-being25:10 Generational Shift in Career Expectations30:12 Broadening Career Exploration and Vocation33:39 The Impact of Career Choices39:37 Encouraging Diversity in Career Paths40:24 The Role of College in Career Exploration48:25 Identity and Performance in Career Development