Mochitsuki, Food and the Gospel

04/12/22 • 34 min

In this episode, Brittany shares her experience pounding out mochi (glutinous rice), and discusses the influence of food in bringing people together. She also delves into the role of food in the Bible and its deep connection to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Show Notes and References:
Nakatanidou → mochi shop in Nara City, Nara, Japan

Interview with Kendall Vanderslice → “The Gospel Is a Story of Meals” (John Hawbaker)
We Will Feast: Rethinking Dinner, Worship, and the Community of God (Kendall Vanderslice) --> View on Amazon

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Women are AWESOME: Celebrating Women's History Month and International Women's Day

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March is Women's History Month, and with International Women's Day having just passed, it's the perfect time to celebrate WOMEN and their contributions to the world.
Brittany investigates the history of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, spotlighting some famous women in U.S. history, as well as recent times globally. She also spotlights several women that she looks up to (though the list is by no means comprehensive).
Let's take this opportunity to remember all the amazing work and accomplishments done by women throughout history, and to appreciate and support the women in our lives today.
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Show Notes and References:

The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr --> View on Amazon
History of Women's History Month --> womenshistorymonth.gov
International Women's Day --> internationalwomensday.com
#BreakTheBias

Spotlighted Women:

Kaitlyn Schiess (seminary student)
Leah Boyd (seminary student)
Madoka and Yukari (pastors)
Cassey Ho (entrepreneur)
Victoria Garrick (mental health advocate)
Simone Biles (Olympic gymnast, USA)
Sunisa Lee (Olympic gymnast, USA)
Miho Nonaka (Olympic sport climber, Japan)
Akiyo Noguchi (Olympic sport climber, Japan)
Phoebe, Junia, Priscilla/Prisca, Deborah, Hannah, Mary Magdalene, Mary and Martha of Bethany, the woman at the well (women of the Bible)

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The Gifts (and Challenges) of Bilingualism

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In this episode, Brittany takes on the topic of bilingualism, addressing some of the benefits and difficulties of being bilingual. What’s the difference between translation and interpretation? How could God use bilingualism for His kingdom purposes? Brittany tackles these questions, throwing in a few anecdotes about her own experience being bilingual in English and Japanese.
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Show Notes and References: Walter Benjamin, "The Task of the Translator" --> translation theory