Most of us do not live in cultures that fully reflect our deepest faith and values. Scripture calls that condition exile.
In this conversation, we explore what it means to live faithfully in “Babylon” without becoming colonizers, without retreating into bitterness, and without surrendering the Spirit of Truth.
How do we build, plant, raise families, and seek the peace of a city that does not mirror our longing?
This episode offers orientation for anyone trying to remain rooted in a world of confusion.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: The Reality of Living in Babylon
04:19 Scripture Reading: Jeremiah’s Letter to the Exiles
07:27 Building Houses and Gardens in Babylon
10:45 Babel: The Land of Confusion
14:11 Defiant Refusal: Lessons from Daniel and the Fiery Furnace
16:26 Nonviolent Resistance and Civil Disobedience
18:23 Building Community Sanctuaries for Resistance
20:03 Praying for Shalom: The Wholeness of the City
21:51 Embracing Impermanence: No Happy Endings
24:51 Social Constructs Can Change
27:04 The Three Dharma Keys: Change, Interconnection, and Liberation
29:58 Closing Reflections and Upcoming Topics
31:25 Benediction: Peace in All Cities
