The Gifts (and Challenges) of Bilingualism

05/31/22 • 31 min

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

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Show Notes and References: Walter Benjamin, "The Task of the Translator" --> translation theory

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Mochitsuki, Food and the Gospel

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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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Special Episode: Sado and Shalom

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In this special bonus episode, Brittany shares one of the many messages she has given as a missionary. In July, Brittany had the privilege of speaking at a tea ceremony event (sado or chado in Japanese) held by her church in Japan. After studying the Zen Buddhist roots of Japanese tea ceremony, she considers the main principles of sado with a Christian, biblical perspective. And that led her to the concept of shalom, or “peace” in Hebrew.

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Books and Resources on Japanese Tea Ceremony:

Zen and the Art of Tea by D.T. Suzuki (audiobook) --> View on Amazon for Audible
The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura (book) --> View on Amazon
The Omotesenke Tea Culture (website)
“4 Principles of Chado” (Zen Wonders) (website)
“An Introduction to Chado” (Urasenke Konnichian) (website)

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The Salty Gaijin - The Gifts (and Challenges) of Bilingualism

Transcript

Brittany: [00:00:00] Hey everyone! Brittany here with a short announcement. So I know I haven't posted an episode in a while. I just have so many responsibilities at work and other projects right now that I unfortunately can't keep to my biweekly schedule anymore. But there will still be episodes coming your way. They're just gonna be a bit more sporadic.

They'll still be released on Tuesdays. So if you just keep an eye out on Tuesday, check your Spotify or iTunes or whe