ep111 - God is Stranger: Embracing Biblical Hospitality in a Modern World with Krish Kandiah

In this episode, Christian author and speaker Chris Kandiah discusses his book 'God is Stranger,' exploring the biblical call to hospitality, refugee support, and the countercultural nature of Christian faith. Discover practical ways to live out these principles today.

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Key  Topics

• Biblical hospitality and its modern application
• The biblical view of refugees, strangers, and vulnerable groups
• The importance of wrestling with difficult biblical passages
• How Christian faith challenges cultural norms on immigration
• The role of the church in supporting refugees and fostering community
• The significance of sacrificial love and boundaries in hospitality
• The impact of family and community in character formation
• Practical ways to live out biblical hospitality today

 Sound  Bites

"We are called to be light in the darkness."
"Biblical hospitality is sacrificial and costly."
"Supporting refugees and fostering children transforms discipleship."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Chris Kandiah and his book 'God is Stranger'
01:56 The biblical basis for welcoming the stranger and refugee support
03:49 The biblical language of strangers, widows, and orphans
06:03 Countercultural nature of biblical teachings on hospitality
07:46 Wrestling with difficult and unsettling biblical passages
10:00 True biblical hospitality as sacrificial and costly
11:51 Balancing boundaries and sacrificial love in hospitality
13:59 How supporting refugees and fostering children shapes discipleship
15:53 Practical steps for living out biblical hospitality today
18:08 The importance of community, family, and character in faith
19:51 Where to find Chris Kandiah and his book 'God is Stranger'