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Best friends, Vi and Elisha, navigate through the joys and challenges of being second-generation Asian-Australians. Follow along for the journey, filled with laughter and moments that will make you say, “what the POC?!” Life as a second-generation Asian-Australian can feel a bit like Limbo – it’s that space in-between two worlds. An odd feeling of unworthiness to claim either identity. It’s something Vietnamese and Filipino best friends, Vi and Elisha, continue to grapple with in their early ...
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How should Christians engage with the world? Can we reconcile differences of opinion? And how should we engage in an ever polarising society?Join Jeremy Kendall and various guests as they discuss all these questions and more. How we, as christian believers, are to live and work in this sinful world (Babylon). Listen as these questions are discussed through the lens of scripture. Welcome to Babylon.
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Right outside the backways of Footscray market, a group of Vietnamese men are seated outside a café. One group chain-smoking whilst playing cờ tướng, another enjoying their cups of cà phê Đen Đá. But the most ear-grabbing part? A mini karaoke concert, performed by a local on the street. It’s a typical Wednesday afternoon in Footscray – famously an …
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Disney and Pixar's Turning Red | Guest: Erica Kendall | 06/04/2022
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Erica Kendall joins me and Nathan Young to discus Pixar's new film 'Turning Red'. Whats the message behind this film? Is Disney safe for young christian viewers anymore? And can we in all faithfulness allow the children of this generation to be influenced by the message of this and other films? We address all these questions and more in this episod…
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To Protest or Not to Protest…That is the Question! | 01/03/2022
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Nathan Young joins me as my Co-host to discuss the many anti-mandate protests active around western world. Together we examine how christians are expected by the LORD to be perceived by the world. How we are to be peace makers and know for this characteristic. But do this mean we cannot protest? Are these protests living up to our mandate to be peo…
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The Pursuit of Truth | Guest: Owen Griffiths | 25/06/2021
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In this episode Owen shares the story of his pursuit of truth in holy scripture. He explains how a christians foundation is the Word of God. And how when a Christian is starved of the nourishment found in Gods Word he or she should respond. Support the showBy Jeremy Kendall
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The Elisha Story | Guest: Erica Kendall | 11/05/2021
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In this episode, Erica and I look back on our first year of parenting. We recall a joyful and yet stressful pregnancy as we discovered complications in Elisha's brain early on in the journey. We discus how the Lord brought us to the day when our precious boy was born, and the blessing our boy has been in our life. The purpose of this episode is to …
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The Cross | Guest: Pastor Andre Bay | 01/04/2021
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This week on Welcome to Babylon I’m joined by my friend and colleague Pastor Andre Bay. As we approach Easter weekend, Andre will share with us the need for Christ’s work on the cross. We’ll look at the holiness of God and the sinfulness of man. And with such a great divide what has been achieved to bring into relationship with God. It’s a story as…
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Cancel Culture | Guest: Nathan Young | 27/02/2021
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This week on Welcome to Babylon I’m again with Nathan Young to talk about a Christian response to Cancel Culture. Should we live in fear of being silenced? Or should we be more confident in our faith than ever? Support the showBy Jeremy Kendall
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Weapons for War | Guest: Chris Hall | 11/02/2021
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Today we discuss perhaps one of the greatest weapons given to us by our Lord for battle... this is exactly what you need to fight against the evil one. Chris Hall joins me as we break down a helpful format for your daily prayer on the front lines of Babylon. Support the showBy Jeremy Kendall
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The Importance of Doctrine | Guest: Nathan Young and Duchein Okesene | 27/01/2021
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As the old saying goes... If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything. Life in Babylon requires that we know what it is that we believe. If we don’t, the apostle Paul warns us that we can be tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. - Ephesians 4:…
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Keeping Christ in 'Christ'mas | Guest: Erica Kendall | 12/12/2020
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We all love the Christmas season, roast turkey, desserts, and tinsel all over the house. But how do we make sure these wonderful treasures don't become the focus? How do we make the message of Jesus central to our celebrations? Join my wife and I as we suggest various ideas to help you and your family take Christmas back for Christ. Happy Christmas…
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Critical Theory | Guest: Ethan Aloiai | 26/11/2020
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Ethan Aloiai joins me to discuss 'Critical Theory' and its effects on society and the church. How will Critical Theory affect me? How do we protect our children from this message? And how as christians should we respond? Support the showBy Jeremy Kendall
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Election 2020 - Dealing With It | Jeremy Kendall | 12/11/2020
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2020's been rough. In the last two months, both New Zealand and America finished the year to end all years (possibly literally) with a political race for power. And for some of us, it didn't end up they way we'd hoped. Regardless of the results, how should we as christians react? What's expected of us as we respond to the new and ongoing government…
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End of Life Choice Act 2019 | Guest: Emma Rankin | 09/10/2020
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In this year's General Election, New Zealand voters have the right to chose in a referendum on whether we support the End of Life Choice Act 2019. Emma Rankin, a nurse in training at AUT joins Jeremy Kendall in discussing what this bill entails and how the scripture informs our decision. Support the show…
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