Welcome to Babylon
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHow 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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Disney and Pixar's Turning Red | Guest: Erica Kendall | 06/04/2022
April 05, 2022 23:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBErica 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 episode of Welcome to Babylon. Support the show
To Protest or Not to Protest…That is the Question! | 01/03/2022
February 28, 2022 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBNathan 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 people of peace? Tune in as we explore the role protests play in the lives of christian believers. Support the show
The Pursuit of Truth | Guest: Owen Griffiths | 25/06/2021
June 25, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn 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 show
The Elisha Story | Guest: Erica Kendall | 11/05/2021
May 11, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn 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 remind us all of the value of life from womb to tomb, and of God's sovereignty in all things. Support the show
The Cross | Guest: Pastor Andre Bay | 01/04/2021
April 01, 2021 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThis 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 old as time itself and yet still sweetest of them all. https://www.shorebaptist.org.nz/sermon-tag/andre-bay/ https://youtu.be/a5dnu5gkk...
Cancel Culture | Guest: Nathan Young | 27/02/2021
February 26, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThis 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 show
Weapons for War | Guest: Chris Hall | 11/02/2021
February 11, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBToday 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 show
Prayer - Just What You Need for Babylon | Guest: Chris Hall | 11/02/2021
February 11, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBToday we discuss perhaps one of the greatest weapons given to us by our Lord for battle... prayer. Chris Hall joins me as we break down a helpful format for your daily prayer on the front lines of Babylon. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user)
The Importance of Doctrine | Guest: Nathan Young and Duchein Okesene | 27/01/2021
January 27, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBAs 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 4:14 In this episode I’m joined by Nathan Young and Duchein Okesene as we discuss the importance of doctrine in the life of a christian believer....
Keeping Christ in 'Christ'mas | Guest: Erica Kendall | 12/12/2020
December 12, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBWe 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! Support the show
Critical Theory | Guest: Ethan Aloiai | 26/11/2020
November 25, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBEthan 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 show
Critical Theory | Ethan Aloiai | 26/11/2020
November 25, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBEthan 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 show (https://www.patreon.com/user)
Election 2020 - Dealing With It | Jeremy Kendall | 12/11/2020
November 12, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB2020'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 governments in power? What does scripture say? Well, join Jeremy Kendall as he opens the scriptures to decern how we as christians are to react to any el...
End of Life Choice Act 2019 | Guest: Emma Rankin | 09/10/2020
October 09, 2020 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBIn 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