Dream Brave

Wai Jia Tam
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Dream Brave with Wai Jia, as she addresses the self-doubt and fear we all have to unlock the audacious faith we need to live out our God-given dreams, big or small. More encouragement on Instagram @drwaijiatam and YouTube @Kitedreams. Purchase Wai Jia's latest book Dream Brave, available where books are sold.

  1. 5D AGO

    The Risk of Pursuing Love (with Cliff Tam)

    Skydiving is easy. Pursuing a girl? Now that's terrifying. Before Cliff got me, he got rejected…a LOT. 😂  👉 Called a girl 20 times in 5 minutes. 👉 Lost another because her parents thought he'd "die too soon" after his transplant. 👉 Watched his best friend marry the girl he liked. 👉 And (OMG 🤯) I just found out, in this interview, that he once SPRINTED out of a symphony recital mid-show… ran down the street… bought roses… and surprised a girl at dinner to "define the relationship." (Why am I only hearing this after 13 years of marriage?! 🌹🤣) Cringe? Yes. Hopeless? No. Because each "no" shaped him into the man who would one day pursue me with courage and integrity. This convo is hilarious, awkward, and surprisingly profound. Not just for single guys — but for anyone who's ever risked rejection, wrestled with self-worth, or wondered if love is worth the wait. Because the truth is… 🌹 Awkward doesn't disqualify you. 🌹 Regret is heavier than rejection. 🌹 And the best pursuit is never manipulative — it's brave, surrendered, and real.

    43 min

  2. JAN 27

    Color Outside the Lines (with Aiken Chia)

    They told him he wasn't good enough. Not smart enough for Pure Literature. Not good-looking enough for TV. Not fluent enough in Mandarin. Not enough. But instead of shrinking, Aiken Chia—now a well-known content creator—chose risk. In the first guest interview of Season 3: RISK (Episode 29), Aiken shares how every rejection became soil for something deeper, and how God rewrote his story when he dared to begin again. This is what happens when you dare to color outside the lines. 00:00 - Intro  01:50 - Aiken's background and upbringing  06:11 - School life and how it affects self-image 11:05 - Growing up without a father figure 15:40 - How God changed Aiken's life 21:41 - How Aiken climbed out of the valley and became a YouTuber 32:40 - The risk of running a counter-cultural business model 36:44 - God's redemption and holding onto faith 40:12 - How to deal with critics 42:35 - Working with a God-honoring mindset 44:09 - What's the biggest you've taken? 47:20 - What would you tell people who want to take a risk?

    52 min

  3. JAN 12

    The Illusion of Security

    What if the safest place isn't comfort—but obedience? In this opening episode of a brand-new season called Risk, Dr Wai Jia explores what it truly means to live a life of faith-filled risk. Through real stories and hard-won lessons, this episode wrestles with the tension between fear and obedience—and why playing it safe can sometimes cost us more than stepping out. From small, trembling acts of trust to life-altering decisions, this conversation uncovers a powerful truth: faith doesn't eliminate risk—it gives it purpose. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why obedience often feels risky—but leads to deeper freedom  How fear disguises itself as "wisdom" and keeps us stuck  The difference between reckless choices and faith-led risk  Why God's generosity always outweighs what we think we're giving up  If you're standing at the edge of a decision, waiting for certainty, or wondering if obedience is worth the cost—this season is for you.

    41 min

  4. 12/17/2025

    Living Fully with Chronic Illness: An Ironman's Defiant Hope (An Interview with Cliff Tam)

    If you live with chronic illness, you know how strange it feels to look fine on the outside—while fighting invisible battles within. Maybe you learn to smile through pain. Plan your days around fatigue. Wonder if you can do what someone else could easily say yes to.  Some days, you might ask yourself, "Does my chronic illness exclude me from pursuing my passion or limit my dreams?" 🎙️ In this Treasures of Darkness episode, Dr. Wai Jia sits down with her husband, Cliff Tam—a liver-cancer-and-transplant survivor, Ironman triathlete, missionary to some of Africa's hardest places, and father—to talk about what it means to live between fear and faith when chronic illness never really "goes away." They talk about: ✨ Cliff's liver transplant at age 10—and the "GREAT!" birthday cake he ate in ICU ✨ Why he calls the Ironman "totally possible—but very boring" 😅 ✨ The health crises that shook our marriage—before our proposal and again in Tanzania ✨ What it means to trust God when healing isn't guaranteed  ✨ How faith can transform fear into peace   Links: Order your copy of DREAM BRAVE at your favorite retailer here: www.kitedreams.org/dreambrave  Connect with @tamwaijia on Instagram Connect with Wai Jia on Facebook

    35 min

  5. 10/08/2025

    Standing Tall with Dwarfism (An Interview with Tim Muttoo)

    What the world sees as limitation, God calls opportunity. Born with dwarfism, Tim Muttoo never let his height define him. Instead, he chose to believe he was created with purpose and intentionality. When he married Anita in Canada, their wedding story went viral—over 100 million views worldwide—because their love defied expectations and showed the world what it truly means to stand tall in faith, courage, and love.  Inside this episode: Growing up with dwarfism and parents who saw only possibility Facing critics with the simple words: "Get to know me" Why everyone—visible or not—carries their own deficits Learning to love yourself so you can love deeply Links: Order your copy of DREAM BRAVE at your favorite retailer here: www.kitedreams.org/dreambrave  Connect with @tamwaijia on Instagram Connect with Wai Jia on Facebook

    56 min

  6. 09/11/2025

    Does Following God Make Me the Enemy's Target? (An Interview with Cameron Walcott)

    Does following God put a target on your back for the enemy? When Pastor Cameron Walcott obeyed God and moved his family across the world to plant a church, tragedy struck. Just days before their launch, his 13-year-old son Caleb died in his sleep. After the previous episode with Ps. Cameron about losing Caleb, Dr. Wai Jia was haunted by deeper questions about spiritual warfare. So Ps. Cameron came back for another conversation. Here we wrestle with: How to discern if setbacks are spiritual warfare or God saying "no" Why the safest place is still in God's will, not in playing it small How prayer + fixing our eyes on Jesus carry us through the darkest attacks Why even the enemy's worst doesn't get the final word Links: Order your copy of DREAM BRAVE at your favorite retailer here: www.kitedreams.org/dreambrave  Connect with @tamwaijia on Instagram Connect with Wai Jia on Facebook

    49 min

  7. 07/30/2025

    Life After Losing My 13-Year Old Son (An Interview with Cameron Walcott)

    What do you do when tragedy strikes while you're walking in obedience? When your faith is real, your prayers are sincere—and still, your world falls apart? In this deeply moving episode of Dream Brave, Dr. Wai Jia sat down with Pastor Cameron Walcott, who lost his firstborn son, Caleb—days before his 14th birthday. Caleb was a vibrant young boy, full of joy and purpose. He was also the page boy at Wai Jia's wedding. His life, and loss, left an indelible mark on all who knew him. But it was watching Cameron's unwavering hope in the midst of unimaginable grief that changed Wai Jia forever. Tune in as they talk about:  The night everything changed Grieving as a parent The hope that endures even in the deepest sorrow Links: Order your copy of DREAM BRAVE at your favorite retailer here: www.kitedreams.org/dreambrave  Connect with @tamwaijia on Instagram Connect with Wai Jia on Facebook

    50 min

  8. 07/15/2025

    Unstacking the Grief of Transitions (An Interview with Lauren Wells)

    What if the way we raise our kids today could spare them from the pain we're experiencing today from our childhoods? In this tender, powerful episode of Dream Brave, Dr. Wai Jia speaks with Lauren Wells, founder of TCK Training, an industry leader in intersectional preventive care training and education to help Third Culture Kids thrive. Lauren shares not just as a childhood trauma expert, but as someone who lived it as a missionary kid navigating transition, adventure and unresolved grief. We talk about: 💬 How hidden losses in childhood can silently stack 💬 Why repair matters more than perfection in parenting 💬 How healing your past can change your child's future Whether you're a cross-cultural family living away from your passport country or simply want to break cycles, this episode is full of gentle wisdom and practical hope! Links: Order your copy of DREAM BRAVE at your favorite retailer here: www.kitedreams.org/dreambrave  Connect with @tamwaijia on Instagram Connect with Wai Jia on Facebook

    49 min
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Dream Brave with Wai Jia, as she addresses the self-doubt and fear we all have to unlock the audacious faith we need to live out our God-given dreams, big or small. More encouragement on Instagram @drwaijiatam and YouTube @Kitedreams. Purchase Wai Jia's latest book Dream Brave, available where books are sold.

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  • Creator
    Wai Jia Tam
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Dream Brave