Episode 25 - Letting Go of Old Traditions: From Catholic Doctrine to Pacific Practices

In this powerful episode, Akanesi dives deep into how God has been speaking through Scripture - revealing that not all traditions passed down through generations come from Him. Using the recent Catholic shift away from the belief that Mary is “Co-Redeemer” as a starting point, she explores how even long-held religious traditions can change when they don’t align with biblical truth.Akanesi shares a personal testimony about how God has been speaking through the exact same Scriptures again and again, revealing a powerful message for the Pacific.This episode directly confronts harmful Pacific practices that continue to hurt families today - kava addiction, tou‘a exploitation, domestic violence, and silence around suffering. It’s a bold reminder that culture should never have more authority than Christ.God is raising a generation that will say, “It ends with me.”Support the showHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.Sign the Petition to ban tou'a and protect women and children.            https://pasifikaempowerment.org/campaignsYou can watch the video podcast on https://www.youtube.com/@pacificempowerment