Astor

In this episode, we dive into the faith journey of Astor, who was born in Nigeria and raised in Glendale, California, in an Armenian family. Despite being baptized Catholic, Astor's true connection to Jesus blossomed at 21, inspiring him to become a pastor. We explore the significance of Christianity in Armenian culture, which prides itself on being the first Christian nation and deeply values family and community ties. Astor shares how historical traumas like the Armenian genocide have shaped their collective faith. Listen in to hear Astor's insightful reflections on faith, identity, and community.

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The Cultural Christ

Your host Dr. J.W. Buck explores the connection between the Christian faith and cultural identity.

Welcome to The Cultural Christ! In this interview based podcast, your host Dr. J.W. Buck explores the connection between the Christian faith and cultural identity. Do you wonder how faith connects to your own identity? Do you long to understand how your own cultural expressions should shape faith? Are you tired of white-washed Christianity? This podcast is a great place to start.

Your host J.W. Buck has a PhD in intercultural studies, has lived overseas and helped create a few organizations with an intercultural focus. He co-planted a multicultural church in Los Angeles back in 2011 and has taught undergraduate Bible in East African and Los Angeles. He is currently program director of NYAP’s La Jornada program that serves unaccompanied minors that land in Tucson. He is author of Everyday Activism: Following 7 Practices of Jesus to Create a Just World and has a forthcoming book called In God’s Good Image: How Jesus Dignifies, Shapes, and Confronts Our Cultural Identities. Josh lives with his wife Sarswatie and their three children in Southwest Tucson, Arizona.

About your host

J.W. Buck

Your host J.W. Buck has a PhD in intercultural studies, has lived overseas and helped create a few organizations with a intercultural focus. He co-planted a multicultural church in Los Angeles back in 2011, co-founded an after-school arts program for Latinx youth, co-founded a faith-based org called Pax, and has taught undergraduate Bible in East African and Los Angeles. He ism currently program director of NYAP’s La Jornada program that serves unaccompanied minors and young refugees that land in Tucson. He is author of Everyday Activism: Following 7 Practices of Jesus to Create a Just World and has a forthcoming book called In God’s Good Image: How Jesus Dignifies, Shapes, and Confronts Our Cultural Identities. Josh lives with his wife Sarswatie and their three children in Southwest Tucson, Arizona.