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Astor
Episode 20

Astor

The Cultural Christ

July 22, 202432m 27s

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Show Notes

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.