Faith on Fire: From Harvard to Hospice to Helping Heal Altadena with Tina Teng-Henson

On this episode of Ten Talents, Keith Koo speaks with Tina Teng-Henson, a sent missionary through DEO Works, hospice chaplain, full-time parent, and ministry leader whose journey of faith spans prestigious halls and pressing human needs. From serving with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Harvard to full-time ministry leadership in California churches, Tina shares how her calling has taken her through academia, chaplaincy, parenting, and now community mobilization.

We dive into her reflections on walking with God in every season, her deep burden for spiritual and physical healing, and how grief, music, and ministry intersect in her latest endeavor — a benefit concert for victims of the devastating Altadena fire.

🔥 Special Feature:

Tina invites our listeners to attend the Benefit Concert for Altadena Fire Victims
📍 FCC Oakland
📅 Friday, June 7, 2025
🎟️ RSVP & Event Info

 

If you can’t attend, visit www.deoworks.org to learn more or to support the mission.

 

🧭 Key Talking Points:

• Tina’s spiritual formation and early ministry at Harvard
• Transitioning from academia to full-time ministry and motherhood
• Lessons learned from hospice chaplaincy about life, death, and grace
• The power of worship, community, and music in post-disaster healing
• Her vision behind the June 7th benefit concert and how you can help

 

📌 Call to Action:

Support the cause. Attend the June 7th concert at FCC Oakland or donate via deoworks.org. Every bit helps rebuild lives and restore hope.

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