The Overtones Podcast
The Overtones Podcast explores and celebrates lesser heard voices within Christianity, both in the past as well as today. It is hosted by LaRae Cherukara, Joe Rhee, and Christy Wang of the Overtones Project. We talk to Christian academics, professionals, missionaries, and church workers, and each of them has an extraordinary story to tell about themselves, about their work, and about God. In Season 1, we will engage topics such as war and humanitarian aid, cults and evangelism in South Korea, Puritans and same-sex desires, and what it feels like to be a single female church worker in the UK. So listen with us, and let us discover together the beauty and wonder of the lives of other Christians. For more information about the Overtones Podcast and Overtones Project, visit overtonesproject.com
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Episodes
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
The Puritans are remembered for their robust defense of evangelical theology and for their commitment to holy living. Their diaries provide an amazing insight into their spiritual lives, including their battles with sin and temptation. Overtones Project founder and director Christy Wang shares insights from the life of Michael Wigglesworth, based on her forthcoming book, 'By Love to Them I Cease Loving of Thee: Journaling Same-Sex Love in the Puritan World.'
Producers: Matthew Cherukara, Christy Wang
Music by Leon Riskin
Art by Tina Huang
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Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Christy, Joe, and LaRae speak with Robin Langdon, a father of young children, about the challenges and joys of raising little ones in a Christian home. How are social expectations different for a stay-at-home dad? What are the key principles that Christian parents should be thinking about when raising Christian children? And what can we all do to better support parents in our congregations?
Producers: Matthew Cherukara, Christy Wang
Music by Leon Riskin
Art by Tina Huang
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Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
What are the unique challenges for Christian families living in urban South Korea? How can Christian churches witness to the truth of the gospel without being mistaken for a cult? Why would someone choose to return to their home country after years of living abroad, in order to be a missionary there? In this episode, Christy, Joe, and LaRae interview Kate Phillips, a missionary mom serving in Busan.
Producers: Matthew Cherukara, Christy Wang
Music by Leon Riskin
Art by Tina Huang
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Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
What is grace? How did people in the classical world think about grace in their relationships with one another and with God? What is unique about the Apostle Paul's Christ-centred view of grace? Overtones Podcast host LaRae Cherukara talks with Christy and Joe about her doctoral research into grace in the ancient world and in Paul's letters.
Producers: Matthew Cherukara, Christy Wang
Music by Leon Riskin
Art by Tina Huang
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Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
What is nuclear fusion, and why should Christians care about it? What is it like being an Asian female scientist working in the UK? And how does Christianity shape our identity, and the way we think about work? Christy, Joe, and LaRae are joined by Kay Song, a materials scientist at the University of Oxford, to discuss her research and experience as a Christian in academia.
Producers: Matthew Cherukara, Christy Wang
Music by Leon Riskin
Art by Tina Huang
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Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
It's an Easter special episode of the Overtones Podcast! Christy, Joe, and LaRae discuss Easter traditions in Taiwan, the UK, and the USA, why the Puritans tried to cancel Easter, how Christians celebrate Jesus' death and resurrection every time we share the Lord's Supper, and more.
Producers: Matthew Cherukara, Christy Wang
Music by Leon Riskin
Art by Tina Huang
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Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Nancy-Page Lowenfield speaks to Christy and LaRae about her experience as a single woman serving the church. What challenges do single women face working in full-time ministry? What can the church do to serve single people better? And how can we all minister to our ministers?
Producers: Matthew Cherukara, Christy Wang
Music by Leon Riskin
Art by Tina Huang
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Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Christy, Joe, and LaRae speak with Sophia Tan about her experiences working in the United Nations system. How should Christians respond to the highs of success in our work? What should we do when our efforts to do good seem futile? And what does the Christian faith have to say about the hope for peace among the nations?
Producers: Matthew Cherukara, Christy Wang
Music by Leon Riskin
Art by Tina Huang
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Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Join Christy, Joe, and LaRae as they discuss Lunar New Year traditions around the world. How do Christians respond to cultural festivals like Lunar New Year? How can we bring the light of the Gospel to traditions that our communities hold dear?
Enjoy this debut episode of the Overtones Podcast. More episodes coming in March 2024!
Producers: Matthew Cherukara, Christy Wang
Music by Leon Riskin
Art by Tina Huang
Visit overtonesproject.com for more.