Faithful in foreign lands

About this episode

Drew Balch discusses how Christians can live faithfully in a world that opposes their beliefs, drawing parallels to the story of Daniel in Babylon.

Drew Balch - How do we live faithfully in a world that doesn’t share, or even opposes, our beliefs? God’s people are in exile: taken from Jerusalem and placed in the heart of Babylon. It’s a story that feels strikingly familiar. Like Daniel, Christians today live in a world that subtly pressures, shapes, and tempts us to compromise. Daniel doesn’t withdraw from Babylon, nor does he blend into it. Instead, he lives faithfully within it, trusting God’s sovereignty and drawing clear lines of loyalty.

People in this episode

Guest: Drew Balch

Topics covered

• faithfulness
• exile
• Christian living
• cultural pressure
• loyalty to God

Keywords

• faithful
• foreign lands
• exile
• Babylon
• Daniel
• Christianity
• loyalty
• sovereignty

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Daniel

Places: Jerusalem, Babylon

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