<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1910557/open_sms">Send us a text</a>In this episode, Brittany shares her experience pounding out mochi (glutinous rice), and discusses the influence of food in bringing people together. She also delves into the role of food in the Bible and its deep connection to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. -------------------- Show Notes and References: <a href='http://www.nakatanidou.jp/'>Nakatanidou</a> → mochi shop in Nara City, Nara, JapanInterview with Kendall Vanderslice → <a href='https://imagejournal.org/2019/05/22/the-gospel-is-a-story-of-meals/'>“The Gospel Is a Story of Meals”</a> (John Hawbaker) <a href='https://amzn.to/3Uo9y8h'>We Will Feast: Rethinking Dinner, Worship, and the Community of God</a> (Kendall Vanderslice) --> <a href='https://amzn.to/3Uo9y8h'>View on Amazon</a> --------------------<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/saltygaijin">Support the show</a>Become a supporter! --> <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/saltygaijin'>Buy Me a Coffee!</a> Follow me on social media at: <ul> <li><a href='https://facebook.com/brittany.linder.3'>Facebook</a></li> <li><a href='https://x.com/TheSaltyGaijin'>X</a></li> <li> <a href='https://instagram.com/saltygaijin'>Instagram</a> / <a href='https://www.threads.net/@saltygaijin'>Threads</a> </li> </ul> Music by <a href='https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=137769'>Oleksii Kaplunskyi</a> from <a href='https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=137769'>Pixabay</a>. Music by <a href='https://pixabay.com/users/mondayhopes-22948862/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=8088'>Jiwon (Musician) Nahee (Graphic Designer)</a> from <a href='https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=8088'>Pixabay</a>.

The Salty Gaijin

Mochitsuki, Food and the Gospel

The Salty Gaijin Podcast shares the lifestyle of a Christian missionary who seeks to meaningfully engage with Japanese culture and the greater global cultural moment. The host, Brittany, discusses various topics (from anime to Japanese culture to the American church) as mini "culture studies" through a Christian perspective. 