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