Nathan Foster talks with Renovaré Korea director Brian Kang about his work with spiritual formation groups, differences and similarities in American and Korean Christian culture, and an upcoming conference.
Life with God: A Renovaré Podcast · Episode 33
Brian Kang — East Meets West: Renovaré Korea
Nathan Foster is an author and host of Life With God, a Renovaré Podcast. Formerly, he was an Associate Professor of social work and served as the Andrews Chair in Spiritual Formation at Spring Arbor University. He was also a licensed clinical social worker and certified addictions counselor. Nathan has published two books, including The Making of an Ordinary Saint: My Journey from Frustration to Joy with the Spiritual Disciplines.
Pastor Brian Kang, the Director of Renovaré Korea, is a dynamic spiritual leader. With a passion for spiritual formation, Brian embodies the role of a living link between East Asian and North American spiritual leaders. Brian organized gatherings throughout North America, from Hawaii to Canada. He also worked extensively in Asia; he directed the largest Renovaré conference in Seoul, taught workshops in Singapore, and led mentorship programs for pastors in China. He currently leads online spiritual meeting groups to foster deeper connections with God. Beyond his work, Brian enjoys walks with his wife Yoon beneath the greenery of Redwood trees.