Upheaval & Unrest - Where does my Faith fit within my Culture?

Faith says forgive. Culture says never forget. But what happens when the world is in unrest and we’re caught in the tension of both? In this powerful episode of Raised Women, host Tash unpacks the deep intersection of faith and cultural identity during times of upheaval. From the protest of a Māori MP in New Zealand Parliament to personal stories of navigating faith as a Māori Christian woman in Australia, this episode explores what it means to hold both faith and culture without compromise. We dive into colonial legacies, Indigenous resilience, and biblical truth—and ask the hard questions: -Where does faith sit in cultural conflict? -Is Christianity at odds with culture? -Can we honour heritage while serving God? This is the first episode of our Carrying Culture series Whether you're Māori, Pasifika, First Nations, or from any cultural background asking, "Where do I fit in all this?"—this episode is for you. Don’t forget to follow Raised Women so you never miss an episode—connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @raisedwomen — share your reflections, tag us, and be part of the conversation. (00:00:00) – Intro: Upheaval and unrest where does my faith fit within my culture (00:01:28) – My connection with faith and culture (00:04:12) – My encounter with culture in Australia (00:04:40) – Faith and cultural identity (00:06:20) – Faith in action through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture (00:08:51) – Faith in action through Maori culture and Matariki (00:11:00) - Gods stance on culture (00:12:33) – What is God’s stance on injustice? (00:13:06) – What is Gods stance on forgiveness? (00:13:40) – Where is God within chaos? (00:14:12) – Paul as an example of sharing faith to other cultures (00:15:24) – Cultural reflections with faith (00:15:42) – Christian reflections with culture (00:16:05) – Wrap up Scriptures: Acts 21:40, Psalm 11:7, Isaiah 1:17, Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 2:2, Matthew 6:14, 1 Corinthians 14:33, James 3:16, Romans 1:25. Resources: Sherman. L., & Mattingley. C. (Ed.). (2020). Our mob God’s story Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artists share their faith. NSW Australia: Bible Society Australia. The observation of Matariki Laidlaw College: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=597512975579226 Follow Raised Women podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisedwomenpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571331646644 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raisedwomenpodcast?_t=ZS-8w4RZNez3Sx&_r=1