Vox Veniae Podcast Come and See: Grace Bridging Cultural Division
Jan 11, 2026
Eric Robinson, a software engineer turned former minister, explores the powerful themes of bicultural identity and grace. He dives into the early church's scattering during persecution and how diverse believers bridged cultural divides in Antioch. Eric shares insights on living between cultures, the joys and struggles that come with it, and highlights Biblical figures like Barnabas. He emphasizes the dynamic nature of God's mercy and encourages listeners to discern their spiritual journeys, following the Spirit toward justice and collective belonging.
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Bicultural People Bridge Cultural Boundaries
- Bicultural people uniquely cross cultural barriers and initiate gospel spread to new communities.
- Eric Robinson highlights Hellenists as bridge-figures who enabled the church to reach Gentiles.
The Exhaustion Of Liminal Identity
- Robinson shows a clip from Selena to illustrate the exhaustion of bicultural identity.
- He explains bicultural people often feel forced to prove belonging to both cultures and sometimes fit nowhere.
Belonging Can Drive Harmful Conformity
- Biculturalism can tempt people to persecute others to gain acceptance from the dominant group.
- Robinson suggests some persecutors in Acts sought belonging by aligning with dominant power against fellow believers.
