Podcasts about multicultural

Another day and the migrants are back out on the street proving that diversity is and always will be our greatest strength.Wait, you mean pleasuring yourself on a public beach isn't acceptable behavior? They just can't help but be awful. Congress has gotten together and passed a bill that might actually benefit American citizens. The catch: Trump is holding off on signing it in order to get the SAVE Act passed. Bold strategy. We'll see if it pays off. GUEST: Josh Firestine Link to today's sources: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/sources-june-25-2026 Get your free, 30-second personalized assessment TODAY at http://PDSDebt.com/CROWDER Download Rumble Wallet now and enjoy the benefits of financial and personal freedom! https://rumblewallet.onelink.me/bJsX/crowder Share clips from the show & compete to get a mention on the show! Where to get clips: Telegram: http://t.me/LWCClips Discord: https://discord.gg/nfRAZxEbAV Submit link for tracking: https://forms.gle/HZwz7Q7C9hkHecxTA Foundation Daily is made up of premium ingredients to reduce inflammation and stress and promote clean energy and mental clarity. Subscribe now and receive 40% off for life. https://foundationdaily.com/ DOWNLOAD THE RUMBLE APP TODAY: https://rumble.com/our-apps Join Rumble Premium to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/Premium Get your favorite LWC gear: https://crowdershop.com/ Bite-Sized Content: https://rumble.com/c/CrowderBits Subscribe to my podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/576250/rss FOLLOW ME: Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com/ X: https://x.com/scrowder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficial Music by @Pogo

Confirmation Sunday 2026 - Speaker: Adam Gin - Speaker: Sermons - Sermon Series: - Watch Online: https://thenewcom.com/sermons/2026-06-21/confirmation-sunday-2026/

BC's largest Filipino Festival "Pinoy Festival" returns to celebrate Filipino Heritage Month, the 128th Anniversary of Philippine Independence, and the unifying spirit of the FIFA World Cup with a free, cultural celebration in Burnaby at Swangard Stadium. About Pinoy Festival Pinoy Festival 2026 is open to all communities. Multicultural organizations are invited to join through the Solidarity Parade, cultural performances, and community booths. The festival is a volunteer-driven event organized by the Pinoy Festival Alliance, a coalition of Filipino organizations from across British Columbia, and is built on the Filipino value of Bayanihan, the spirit of collective unity and helping one another.About Kim LacanariaAs a first-generation immigrant, she is driven by a vision to create safe and welcoming spaces where young immigrants can experience a sense of “home” in Canada. At 16, Kimberly brought this vision to life by founding Palarong Pinoy, an event that united students across the Vancouver School Board to celebrate Filipino heritage, successfully running it for two consecutive years (2024, 2025). As the Co-Founder, she hopes to continue the legacy and expand it provincially.  In 2024, she joined the Sea Cadet Program, earning the rank of Petty Officer First Class and receiving the 2025 Seamanship and Leadership Award, the Strathcona Medal of Excellence, and the Perpetual Award in 2026. She is the inaugural recipient of the Benson Flores Award presented by Pinoy Festival Alliance. Kimberly exemplifies leadership, service, and cultural pride. As a SHINE recipient of the Beedie Luminary Scholarship, she continues to build bridges, inspire the next generation, and make a lasting, meaningful impact while remaining grounded in heritage and purpose.

During the dinner celebrating the 128th anniversary of Philippine-Australian diplomatic relations at Parliament House, SBS Filipino interviewed Wayne Farnham, Co-Chair of the Parliamentary Friends of the Philippines in Victoria; Evan Mulholland MP, Shadow Minister for Multicultural and Multifaith Affairs; and Viv Nguyen, Chairperson of the Victorian Multicultural Commission. - Sa naganap na hapunan para sa pagdiriwang ng ika-128 anibersaryo ng ugnayang diplomatiko ng Pilipinas at Australia sa Parliament House, kinapanayam ng SBS Filipino sina Wayne Farnham, Co-Chair ng Parliamentary Friends of the Philippines sa Victoria; Evan Mulholland MP, Shadow Minister para sa Multicultural and Multifaith Affairs; at Viv Nguyen, Chairperson ng Victorian Multicultural Commission.

Playlist: Amadou & Mariam - Bienvenue à la maisonJean Leloup - Sang d'encre/Le castel impossibleThomas Fersen - Les papillonsPoney Express - Le complexe du papillonJean Leloup - Paradis perduJean-Louis Murat - Le cri du papillonTomuya - La bicyclettePaul Personne - Les dégatsTarmac - Notre époqueChristophe Maé, featuring Angélique Kidjo - C'est drôle la vie

Learn how Joanne uses travel, language, cultural immersion & place-based learning to help her kids feel at home anywhere. ============================ Get the Monday Minute my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE Joanne Paul shares her journey growing up between Haiti and the United States, raising multilingual and multicultural children, and creating a life centered around travel, community, and place-based learning. Joanne discusses how her family's humanitarian work in Haiti shaped her worldview, why she chose Curaçao as a second home for her family, and how worldschooling can help children develop a deeper sense of belonging through language, cultural immersion, and real-world experiences. She also shares the inspiration behind founding Ileo, a place-based learning ecosystem in Curaçao designed for homeschooling and worldschooling families seeking meaningful connections with local communities and cultures. → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU: See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ============================ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram and DM Matt to continue the conversation Please leave a rating and review — it really helps the show and I read each one personally You can buy me a coffee — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Mutual Submission - 14 Jun 2026 Rev. Mike Moore - Speaker: Sermons - Sermon Series: Covenant & Calling - Watch Online: https://thenewcom.com/sermons/2026-06-14/mutual-submission/

"One of the first things that jumped out at me about this recording was the sheer joy it conveyed, slight warts & all. I love the off note in the initial section of the piece, and started off with the notion of taking that discordance & slowly bringing it into harmony. That was stymied however, by initial processing of the discordant note resulting in something beautiful."The other striking aspect of the recording is that although the brass band is the main focus here, at points extraneous sounds - conversation, handling noise, wind - end up louder than it. I wanted to extend that experience, and deliberately hide the delightful main point of focus behind other sounds which might or might not match or harmonise."To this end, I extracted and processed lots of sound from the recording, added some synthesiser lines & extra percussion, and arranged to taste."Multicultural celebration parade in Oslo reimagined by Andrew Tulloch.

Marina speaks with Ashley Makey, the Communications Coordinator at the Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo about the Multicultural Festival!

In this episode, we visit the school on its Multicultural Day - a day where students share food, dances and clothes that reflect their cultural heritage.

Today we're joined by Mark Maricich, CEO of Maricich, and David Maricich, president and chief creative officer, as the agency celebrates 40 years in business. We'll discuss the evolution of healthcare and pharma marketing, the growing importance of multicultural engagement, lessons learned over four decades and what's next for healthcare brands navigating an increasingly complex and diverse marketplace. Check us out at: mmm-online.com   Follow us:  YouTube: @MMM-online TikTok: @MMMnews Instagram: @MMMnewsonline Twitter/X: @MMMnews LinkedIn: MM+M   To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here. Music: “Deep Reflection” by DP and Triple Scoop Music. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Playlist: Richard Séguin - Porteurs d'eauLes Cowboys Fringants, featuring l'Orchestre symphonique de Montréal - La reineSara Dufour - BaseballMarilou - 2 juinBenjamin Biolay, Chiara Mastroianni - La ballade du mois de juinCorail - Welcome soleilMahé - La Fille du SoleilHrshie - mabadLITIGE - CHANGER DE MONDEDawaMafia - Chacun son cheminSel et sable blanc, Joane Labelle - Je boirais du romantismeGabrielle Destroismaisons - Et Cetera (Version acoustique)Mimi O'Bonsawin - La berceuse d'avaMélisande, featuring Kizaba - Kinshasa-Kébek

Playlist: Richard Séguin - Porteurs d'eauLes Cowboys Fringants, featuring l'Orchestre symphonique de Montréal - La reineSara Dufour - BaseballMarilou - 2 juinBenjamin Biolay, Chiara Mastroianni - La ballade du mois de juinCorail - Welcome soleilMahé - La Fille du SoleilHrshie - mabadLITIGE - CHANGER DE MONDEDawaMafia - Chacun son cheminSel et sable blanc, Joane Labelle - Je boirais du romantismeGabrielle Destroismaisons - Et Cetera (Version acoustique)Mimi O'Bonsawin - La berceuse d'avaMélisande, featuring Kizaba - Kinshasa-Kébek

Made in His Image - June 7, 2026 - Speaker: Rev. Dr. Leslie X Sanders - Sermon Series: Covenant & Calling - Watch Online: https://thenewcom.com/sermons/2026-06-07/made-in-his-image/

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Finally, our family's summer vacation time had come. After returning from the UK, my goal was to get our house ready, for my parent's arrival from California. We had not seen them for two years, and exchanging letters and tapes was just not enough. They were most anxious, to see little Debby for the first time, and celebrate her second birthday with us. Our lifestyle had also changed a lot since we had moved into a bigger home, and now we had two teenagers. I prepared our downstairs guest room and was gearing up, not only for their stay, but Thomas' mom Nadja would also be joining us. As usual my dad, had some traveling plans in mind, and this time it was to Italy. Nadja had found a holiday center in the town of Bibione, a seaside resort area in northern Italy. It was the closest beach town that we could drive to from Munich, and would take five to six hours to get there. Since a guy in our church had given us his old car, we had two cars available. Thomas reassured my dad that he didn't need to rent a car for the trip.

In Due Time - May 31, 2026 - Speaker: Rev. Dr. Leslie X Sanders - Sermon Series: - Watch Online: https://thenewcom.com/sermons/2026-05-31/in-due-time/

The rise of AI-generated content and its possible impact on journalism: what is the role of journalists today? - Pag-usbong ng 'AI-generated content' at ang posibleng epekto nito sa pamamahayag. Ano nga ba ang papel ng mga journalists sa panahon ngayon?

UW-Milwaukee pauses plan to merge student centers until 2027. What does this mean for DEI and student support at UWM?

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Weddings are about bringing together two people. And those people often bring with them their own families, cultures, languages, customs, religions, traditions and more! So how do you fuse those things together into one cohesive wedding? How do you honour your Japanese culture and your partner's Spanish culture? Do you do your ceremony in Italian or Swahili? Do you serve paella or fried rice? Do you wear a sari or a kilt? In today's episode, I'm giving my thoughts on how you can plan a bilingual, multi-cultural wedding that feels cohesive and inclusive. It's not about making sure all of your cultures/traditions are represented 100% of the time, rather it's about choosing meaningful moments to honour your new family and your family of origin. Listen in as I share ideas for how to incorporate multiple cultures at your ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, before and after your wedding! Have a wedding planning question or episode idea? Let me know what you want to hear! Fill out this quick form with your feedback and/or episode suggestions: https://forms.gle/ANxD6B9M4xzoReZ77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National Reconciliation Week (27 May-3 June) has officially kicked off with community led events including local history walks, conversations, choirs and art exhibitions. The theme this year ALL IN brings together community members both Indigenous and Non Indigenous from towns and cities from all across Australia and are all getting involved in the week ahead with positivity, peace and harmony. People from all walks of life come together for the growing Reconciliation movement and to share and be a part of honest truth telling of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's culture, ancient and modern stories and the true history of the World's oldest living culture. Karen Mundine – CEO of Reconciliation Week in conversation with NITV Radio's Kerri-Lee Barry on this year's theme All IN and Karen shares with us her personal reflections and insights on National Reconciliation Week and the importance for First Nations people and Multicultural communities. Karen also reflects on what reconciliation means to her personally this year and in years gone by. Karen Mundine on Reconciliation - “It's a call for all Australians to commit to Reconciliation every single day”.

Truth telling with young women Bianca, Tovani, Sasha and Keheelia in NAARM (Melbourne). They share with us their thoughts on reconciliation and wise words on culture to share with Multicultural communities. NITV Radio's Kerri-Lee Barry spoke with the women at Southbank, located on the banks of the picturesque Yarra River in Melbourne. Young blak deadly voices sharing their own personal reflections on Reconciliation and their own connections of family, culture and country.

Pentecost - 24 May 2026 - Speaker: Sermons - Sermon Series: - Watch Online: https://thenewcom.com/sermons/2026-05-24/pentecost/

Modern marketing is changing faster than many brands are prepared for. Multicultural, multigenerational, and other underrepresented communities are increasingly driving category growth — yet many brands are still using outdated marketing playbooks that weren't built to serve those customers well. In this episode, Sonia Thompson introduces the Growth Readiness Map — a modern marketing framework designed to help brands identify where they are today, why some brands see growth compound while others fall behind, and what foundational work needs to happen before identity-relevant growth can scale successfully. You'll learn: The difference between general-market and identity-relevant marketing Why many brands are activating before they're organizationally ready The four stages of the Growth Readiness Map: Default, Build, Gamble, and Compounding Why some brands build trust with growth communities — while others create friction without realizing it How customer friction quietly limits growth, loyalty, and marketing ROI Why the most important growth work often happens behind the scenes before campaigns ever launch How modern brands can build the trust and customer intimacy required for sustained, compounding growth This episode is for CMOs, brand leaders, growth marketers, agency leaders, and business strategists trying to understand what modern marketing actually requires in a market increasingly shaped by growth communities. Because the brands that win aren't just doing more marketing. They're doing the right work in the right order. Get in touch with Sonia: sonia@soniaethompson.com

With an American mum, a Japanese dad, an Australian birthplace, and a Nepali name, Hari the one-horned rhino might just be Sydney's most multicultural celebrity. Now settling into his new “city life” home at Taronga Zoo after moving from Dubbo, the playful young rhino has already become a favourite among visitors and on social media. The SBS team visited Taronga Zoo to check in on Hari and see how he is adjusting to his new surroundings, where keepers look after everything from his meals to his skincare routine. Listen to this fun report to discover the story behind Hari's unique background and how the young rhino is enjoying life in Sydney. - अमेरिकन आमा, जापानी बुवा, अस्ट्रेलियामा जन्म र नेपाली नामका साथ एक-सिङ्गे गैँडा हरि सिड्नीको टरोङ्गा चिडियाखानाको बहुसांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमिको 'सेलिब्रिटी' बनेको छ। डब्बोबाट बसाइ सरेर सिड्नी आएको ४ वर्षीय यो केटोले पछिल्लो समयमा सोसल मिडियामा चर्चा त कमाएको छ नै साथै "स्टार अट्राक्सन" बनेर चिडियाखाना घुम्न आएका पर्यटकको पनि मन जितेको छ। एसबीएसको टिम हरिको हालखबर बुझ्न चिडियाखाना पुग्दा उसका स्याहारकर्ता जेकबसँगै उनलाई उत्सुकता पूर्वक नियाली रहेका पर्यटकहरूले आफ्नो अनुभव बाँडेका छन्। हरिको शहरी चिडियाखानामा दिनचर्या कस्तो छ त, बुझ्न यो रिपोर्ट सुन्नुहोस्।हाम्रा थप अडियो प्रस्तुतिहरू पोडकास्टका रूपमा उपलब्ध छन्। यो नि:शुल्क सेवा प्रयोग गर्न तपाईंले आफ्नो नाम दर्ता गर्नु पर्दैन। पोडकास्टमा सामाग्री उपलब्ध हुनासाथ सुन्न यहाँ थिच्नुहोस्।एसबीएस नेपालीको प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण हरेक मङ्गलवार र बिहीवार दिउँसो २ बजे SBS South Asian मा डिजिटल रेडियोमार्फत, आफ्नो टेलिभिजनको च्यानल ३०५ मा, SBS Audio एपमार्फत वा हाम्रो वेबसाइटबाट सुन्न सक्नुहुन्छ।साथै हामि सोसल मिडिया प्लेटफर्महरू फेसबुक, इन्स्टाग्राम र एक्स मा पनि रहेका छौं SBS Nepali का नाममा।

IN CLEAR FOCUS: Alia J. Daniels, COO of Revry and President of PrismRiot, discusses the power of privacy-first advertising. She explains why reaching LGBTQ+ and multicultural consumers is a business imperative, not a charitable exercise. Discover the massive addressability gap in programmatic media, why Revry walked away from The Trade Desk to protect audience data, and how a privacy-by-design exchange connects brands to diverse audiences at scale without ever compromising user trust.

Just Like Daddy… - May 17, 2026 - Speaker: Rev. Dr. Leslie X Sanders - Sermon Series: John - Watch Online: https://thenewcom.com/sermons/2026-05-17/just-like-daddy/

Sorrow to Joy – Kara Shroyer - May 10, 2026 Kara Shroyer - Speaker: Sermons - Sermon Series: - Watch Online: https://thenewcom.com/sermons/2026-05-14/sorrow-to-joy-kara-shroyer/

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The federal budget for 2026 has been announced with a mixed response from different community groups. In the disability, multicultural and Indigenous sectors leaders have shared their views about this year's budget and how it will affect their communities. - بودجه فدرالی ۲۰۲۶ آسترالیا با واکنش های متفاوت نهادها و نمایندگان جوامع مختلف روبرو شده است. در این گزارش، دیدگاه های رهبران بخش های معلولیت،جوامع چندفرهنگی و مردمان بومی و جزیره نشینان تنگه تورس درباره تغییرات مهاجرت دایمی، اصلاحات NDIS، و بودجه "بستن شکاف" بررسی شده و اینکه این تصامیم چه پیامدی برای جوامع شان خواهد داشت.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his fifth federal budget yesterday, unveiling a range of measures including significant changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax. In this podcast, we speak with Minister for International Development, Small Business and Multicultural Affairs Anne Aly about these key reforms, what is stored for multicultural communities and how the budget aims to support small businesses.

The federal budget for 2026 has been announced with a mixed response from different community groups. In the disability, multicultural and Indigenous sectors leaders have shared their views about this year's budget and how it will affect their communities. - وفاقی بجٹ برائے 2026 میں مکانات کی کمی کو دور کرنے کے لئے اقدامات سمیت مائگریشن، انٹرنیشنل طلبا، ٹیکس کے شعبوں کےعلاوہ NDIS میں تبدیلیاں شامل ہیں۔ ان تبدیلیوں پر مختلف کمیونٹی گروپس نے ملے جلے ردِعمل کا اظہار کیا ہے۔ کثیرالثقافتی اور مقامی آسٹریلینز کے مفاداتی گروپس نے اس سال کے بجٹ اور اپنی کمیونٹیز پر اس کے ممکنہ اثرات کے بارے میں اپنے خیالات کا اظہار کیا ہے۔

The federal budget for 2026 has been announced with a mixed response from different community groups. In the disability, multicultural and Indigenous sectors leaders have shared their views about this year's budget and how it will affect their communities.

Hebrews 12:1-13

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with VP, Station Relations – ABC at The Walt Disney Company, Phinel Petit-Frere '01. A dynamic media executive and former elite student-athlete, he has built an impressive career at the intersection of broadcast media, relationships, and strategic growth. In his current role, Phinel leads station relations for ABC, working closely with affiliate partners across the country to strengthen network alignment and drive performance. His journey with the Disney ABC Television Group spans more than 15 years, where he has held multiple leadership roles including Director and Associate Director of Affiliate Relations. Prior to Disney, he began his career at ESPN, laying the foundation for his deep expertise in the media and entertainment industry. While at Colgate, Phinel distinguished himself as one of the most accomplished athletes in program history. Joining the Track & Field team as a walk-on, he quickly rose to become team captain and a dominant force in the Patriot League. Over his career, he captured six Patriot League championships, earned 10 All-Patriot League selections, and was named Patriot League Field Athlete of the Meet multiple times. He remains unmatched in Colgate Track & Field history as the only athlete to achieve sub-11 seconds in the 100 meters, sub-22 seconds in the 200 meters, a 24+ foot long jump, and a 7+ foot high jump. Phinel holds a Master's degree from Columbia University and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology from Colgate University.

A local program in Darwin is helping refugees and new migrants connect with their community, while building life-long friendships. The walking group may be simple, but organisers say at a time when more people are facing conflict and displacement, the initiative provides a welcome escape. - یک برنامه محلی در داروین، با راه اندازی یک گروه پیاده روی چندفرهنگی، به پناهندگان و مهاجرین تازه وارد کمک می کند تا با جامعه شان وصل شوند، مهارت های زبانی خود را تمرین کنند و دوستی های ماندگار بسازند. برگزارکنندگان می گویند این برنامه ساده، در روزگاری که جنگ و بی جا شدن در جهان رو به افزایش است، برای اکثریت یک فضای امن و امیدبخش فراهم می کند.

Hebrews 11:8-39

Being Christ’s Body… Here - Speaker: Pastor Valeri Chow Tao of New Community Covenant Church Bronzeville May 03, 2026 - Speaker: Sermons - Sermon Series: - Watch Online: https://thenewcom.com/sermons/2026-05-03/being-christs-body-here/

Heaps of new music from all around the world, plenty of it Canadian - including brand spanking new albums from Taj Mahal (USA), The McDades (AB) and Veranda (PQ) Features on Melisande and Supertrad, who perform at the Rogue's 39th Anniversary concerts next week.

A local program in Darwin is helping refugees and new migrants connect with their community, while building life-long friendships. - Un programma locale a Darwin sta aiutando i rifugiati e i nuovi migranti a integrarsi nella comunità, stringendo al contempo amicizie durature.

A local program in Darwin is helping refugees and new migrants connect with their community, while building life-long friendships. - Un programma locale a Darwin sta aiutando i rifugiati e i nuovi migranti a integrarsi nella comunità, stringendo al contempo amicizie durature.

This May Bank Holiday weekend, something new and exciting is coming to Miltown Malbay. Kind Kitchen @ Design Bank is a vibrant pop-up food court bringing together local producers, talented chefs, and flavours from around the world—all in a unique, community-focused setting. From Wagyu burgers and Caribbean street food to tapas, crepes, and Italian favourites, it's a celebration of food, culture, and connection. Alan Morrissey was joined by the people behind it all—founder Aoife O'Malley and Wagyu producer Garreth Quinlivan. Image © Clare Fm

Stay Woke - Sankofa Sunday – 26 Apr 2026 - Speaker: Rev. Dr. Leslie X Sanders - Sermon Series: - Watch Online: https://thenewcom.com/sermons/2026-04-26/stay-woke/

Here's your local news for Tuesday, April 21, 2026:We attend the "Existence as Resistance" fashion show,Find out why more architects are using engineered wood,Detail the environmental benefits of passenger rail,Explore how immigration raids are impacting the American agricultural industry,Talk culinary perspectives with a food writer,Describe the diverse dietary needs of birds,And much more.

We’ve Only Just Begun - April 19, 2026 - Speaker: Rev. Dr. Leslie X Sanders - Sermon Series: John - Watch Online: https://thenewcom.com/sermons/2026-04-19/weve-only-just-begun/

Big moments don't always equal lasting impact.In this episode, we explore the tension between what feels powerful in the moment and what actually produces ongoing transformation. From viral spikes to full rooms, it's easy to mistake visibility and engagement for real fruit.We challenge three key questions:Is it working… or can it keep working without you?Did people show up… or are they actually changing?Is it sustainable… or is it transferable?Because true impact doesn't just gather attention.It remains, reproduces, and multiplies.

What do you do when your kids come home asking about another religion—or want to participate in a cultural celebration you don't fully understand?From Holi festivals to Ramadan dinners to Lunar New Year traditions, today's families are constantly encountering beliefs and practices outside their own. And for Christian parents, that can raise real questions:Is it okay to participate?Where's the line between appreciation and compromise?How do we guide our kids without shutting down their curiosity?In this episode, we're not offering a one-size-fits-all answer—but we are helping you think through it. Together, we explore the difference between culture and religion, what the Bible shows us about engaging other beliefs, and how to raise kids who are both grounded in their faith and open-hearted toward others.TakeawaysWhy conversations about other religions can feel uncomfortable (and why that's okay)Real-life examples: Holi, Ramadan, Hanukkah, and Lunar New YearThe difference between cultural participation and religious affirmationNot every cultural experience equals spiritual compromiseThere's often a difference between observing, participating, and worshipingYour role isn't to shield your kids from every difference—but to help them process itChristianity doesn't shrink when examined—it holds upChapters00:00 – Opening: Why Kids Asking About Other Religions Can Feel Tricky04:00 – Real-Life Experiences (Holi, Ramadan, Lunar New Year, Hanukkah)11:00 – What the Bible Shows About Culture and Faith20:00 – Untangling Culture vs. Religion30:00 – Where Do You Draw the Line?40:00 – Helping Kids Stay Curious and Grounded50:00 – Setting Boundaries for Different Ages56:00 – Final Thoughts: Faith That Holds Up

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Imagine walking through a festival and to your right, you smell sambusas from Somalia. And then to your left you hear the music of a Mexican Mariachi band. That is the multicultural experience you can have this weekend at the International Festival of Minnesota. If you grew up here or had kids here, you may remember attending its former namesake, the Festival of Nations. It ran nearly 90 years, and was the Midwest's oldest and longest-running annual multicultural celebration. It drew 30,000 people to the RiverCentre when it was last held in 2019. Due to the pandemic and rising costs, the event came to an end. But now it is back and it kicks off Friday. Steve Heckler is the executive director of the International Festival of Minnesota and he joined MPR News host Emily Bright to talk about this weekend's celebrations.