Gardens in Babylon | Christian Faith Podcast

Author: Kevin Minnett & Riley Toews | Christian Family & Discipleship Description: In a world that often feels hostile to Christians, God calls His people to stop waiting for rescue and start planting gardens right where they are. Inspired by Jeremiah 29, this podcast is for ordinary Christian moms juggling laundry and schedules, dads looking over noisy dinner tables with hungry kids, and parents raising the next generation to love the Lord and find godly spouses. Hosted by Kevin Minnett and Pastor Riley Toews, each episode opens with historic Christian voices on family worship, then dives into real stories, practical wisdom, and joyful encouragement for the modern household. What We Believe We believe the home is a "nursery"—a greenhouse where parents act as gardeners, cultivating tender shoots into resilient, fruit-bearing adults. Whether you are navigating the early years of toddlers or the complex challenges of the teen

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  Episode #1

  Keeping the Citadel - Recovering the Beauty of Biblical Womanhood

  Sep 2, 202657 minS3

  Episode Title: Reclaiming Biblical Femininity & Homemaking with Heather Faria Episode Summary: In this episode of Gardens in Babylon , host Kevin Minnett sits down with Heather Faria, creator and founder of Keeping the Citadel magazine and podcast. Together, they discuss the shift away from modern feminism, the limitations of the "trad wife" trend, and how Christian women can cultivate true beauty and order in the home. Heather shares the story behind the name Keeping the Citadel , the importance of biblical womanhood, and practical advice for navigating difficult family dynamics while pursuing kingdom work within the home. Key Takeaways & Topics Covered The Story Behind "Keeping the Citadel": How Eowyn’s character arc in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings inspired the vision to redeem womanhood, moving from fighting cultural battles in the wrong arena to embracing the calling of a life-giver and nurturer. Feminism vs. Biblical Womanhood: Unpacking how cultural ideologies have impacted the church and why women are seeking a return to God's original design for the home. The Trad Wife Movement: Evaluating the cultural trend of "trad wives" through a scriptural lens, contrasting superficial or performative homemaking with gospel-rooted Christian stewardship. Practical Advice for Challenging Circumstances: Encouragement for women dealing with past regrets, passive leadership in the home, or the daily chaos of family life. Homemaking as Kingdom Work: Viewing daily household duties not as mundane chores, but as acts of taking dominion, pushing back the curse, and reflecting God’s beauty and order. Featured Links & Resources Keeping the Citadel – Official website for the magazine, subscriptions, and issue updates. Keeping the Citadel Podcast – Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Recommended Publishing Resources: Canon Press and New Christendom Press . Guest Information Heather Faria is a wife of 15 years, mother of two, and the founder and editor-in-chief of Keeping the Citadel . Through her quarterly publication and podcast, she equips and encourages women in biblical femininity, Titus 2 discipleship, and Christian homemaking. #BiblicalWomanhood, #Homemaking, #ChristianMotherhood, #BiblicalFemininity, #Titus2, #KeepingTheCitadel, #GardensInBabylon, #ChristianHomemaker, #ChristianFamily, #TradWife , #ChristianPodcast, #LordOfTheRings, #KingdomWork, #CultureAndFaith

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  Episode #10

  Raising Godly Men: Education, Economy, and the Next Generation | John Moody

  Aug 26, 20261h 4mS2

  What does it take to raise boys who become godly, capable, productive men ? In this episode of Gardens in Babylon , Kevin Minnett and Riley Toews sit down with entrepreneur, homesteader, writer, and mentor John Moody for a wide-ranging conversation about biblical manhood, Christian education, raising boys, family economy, work, mentorship, and generational legacy . John argues that one of the truest measures of a man's success isn't simply what he builds during his lifetime—but whether he can faithfully reproduce that success through those who come after him . A farm without the next generation prepared to carry it forward can disappear. A business can collapse when its founder retires. A church can stumble when faithful leadership is not passed on. A man's accomplishments mean little if he has not cultivated faithful people who can preserve and build upon what he began. So what does this mean for Christian fathers? This conversation explores why raising godly sons requires more than protecting them from the world . Boys need meaningful work, responsibility, discipline, challenge, mentorship, and the opportunity to see their fathers live out faithful Christian manhood. John shares why fathers should be actively involved in their sons' education and why practical formation matters alongside academics. The conversation addresses the importance of teaching boys how to work, negotiate, solve problems, handle responsibility, and understand the relationship between labor, value, money, and stewardship . In This Episode • Why a man's success should be measured partly by what he reproduces in the next generation • The importance of raising godly men rather than merely successful boys • Why boys need meaningful work, physical challenge, responsibility, and real-world consequences • The role fathers play in their sons' education and development • How work and shared projects become opportunities for discipleship • Building a productive family economy • Teaching children about work, money, entrepreneurship, and responsibility • Why Christian families should think generationally rather than merely surviving the present • The dangers of both the prosperity gospel and what John calls the "poverty gospel" • Why success and wealth are not inherently opposed to Christian faithfulness • Preparing young men to navigate today's difficult economic environment • How fathers can prepare their sons to become husbands, fathers, providers, leaders, and faithful stewards At the heart of the conversation is a simple question: What are you doing with your sons today that will prepare them to become faithful men tomorrow? The goal isn't simply to produce successful men. It is to raise faithful men whose strength, skills, resources, and influence are submitted to Christ and used for the good of their families, churches, communities, and the generations that follow. That requires fathers who are willing to think beyond childhood—and beyond themselves. If you are a father, grandfather, homeschooler, pastor, or Christian man thinking seriously about the future of the next generation, this conversation is for you. Subscribe to Gardens in Babylon for more conversations about cultivating faithfulness, building strong families, recovering productive households, and faithfully living for Christ in hard places. Connect & Engage Share your thoughts in the comments, and send this episode to a father who needs to hear it. #RaisingGodlyMen #BiblicalManhood #ChristianFatherhood #ChristianParenting #RaisingBoys #ChristianEducation #Homeschooling #FamilyEconomy #BiblicalStewardship #GenerationalLegacy #ChristianMen #JohnMoody #GardensInBabylon

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  Episode #9

  Deceived - The Ruin of Modern Women with Les Lanphere

  Aug 20, 202655 minS2

  Deceived: Exposing Feminism & Restoring Biblical Womanhood with Les Lanphere Filmmaker Les Lanphere joins Kevin Minnett on Gardens in Babylon to discuss his upcoming documentary Deceived: The Ruin of the Modern Woman , examining the theological, cultural, and relational impact of modern feminism on both the church and the family. Support the Deceived Kickstarter The campaign for Deceived needs your support to reach its funding goal before time runs out. Help bring this project to life by backing the campaign today: Back Deceived: The Ruin of the Modern Woman on Kickstarter Episode Highlights From Calvinist to Deceived : Les Lanfear reflects on a decade of Christian filmmaking ( Calvinist , Spirit and Truth , Cessationist ) and what compelled him to tackle the topic of feminism. The Root of the Crisis: How modern cultural shifts have eroded distinct God-given roles, leading to widespread dissatisfaction in marriage and society. Theology of Deception: A deep dive into Genesis 3 and 1 Timothy 2, exploring traditional versus contemporary interpretations of Eve’s deception and God's created order. Masculine & Feminine Spheres: Why erasing the distinct complementary strengths of men and women harms both sexes, and why celebrating biblical womanhood is essential for flourishing homes. Male Responsibility: How male passivity helped enable cultural decay and what biblical fatherhood and leadership require today.

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  Episode #9

  Get Out of the Metaphor - Fight the Real War

  Aug 19, 20261h 8mS2

  What happens when Christian men become so immersed in the stories, fantasies, and metaphors of our culture that they forget the real battle happening around them? In this episode of Gardens in Babylon , Kevin Minnett sits down with Kevin Swanson , author of Strong , for a wide-ranging conversation about biblical manhood, Christian masculinity, the fear of God, family discipleship, generational faith, and the responsibility of Christian men to stand firm in a hostile culture. Swanson argues that one of the great problems facing the modern church is not simply bad strategy or bad politics—it is weakening faith . What the church needs is stronger faith, a stronger grasp of the gospel, stronger Christian men, and a renewed fear of God. But what does that strength actually look like? It means fathers who disciple their children. It means men who are willing to stand alone when truth is at stake. It means Christians who understand that history is real, sin is real, judgment is real, redemption is real, and Jesus Christ is real. And it means getting out of the metaphor. Swanson uses a memorable picture from The Lord of the Rings : imagine a young man sitting in the back of Helm's Deep playing a video game about the battle of Helm's Deep while the real battle is happening around him. That, Swanson argues, is a picture of modern manhood. We can become so absorbed in fictional battles that we fail to recognize the real spiritual, cultural, familial, and generational battles taking place in front of us. This conversation explores what it means for Christian men to stop playing at war and faithfully engage the real war God has actually given them. Swanson argues that fantasy can point us toward reality, but we can also become so immersed in fantasy that we escape from reality altogether. Instead of confronting God, sin, judgment, redemption, history, and responsibility, modern man can retreat into an endless stream of entertainment and fictional conflict. The result is a generation of men who may know everything about fictional heroes while lacking the courage to stand for truth in their own homes, churches, communities, and generation. The answer isn't to abandon stories. Strong Men Build Strong Families Swanson also emphasizes that Christian strength isn't merely about individual toughness. It is fundamentally connected to discipleship and generational faith . He calls fathers to teach their children God's Word "line upon line, precept upon precept," including through daily family worship and relational discipleship. He also describes his own decades of discipling young men in his home. The goal is not simply to produce boys who know Christian ideas. It is to raise men who know God, fear God, love Christ, understand Scripture, recognize reality, and are willing to stand when the pressure comes. As Swanson puts it, our sons need to see their fathers engage the battle —not as perfect men, but as men who repent, confess their sins, oppose evil, trust Christ, and continue standing in faith. About Kevin Swanson Kevin Swanson has spent decades working in Christian education, homeschooling, family discipleship, and generational ministry. Raised as a missionary kid in Japan, Swanson comes from a family deeply shaped by the early homeschooling movement and has emphasized the importance of generational faith throughout his ministry. #KevinSwanson #ChristianMen #BiblicalManhood #ChristianManhood #StrongMen #FearOfGod #ChristianFatherhood #FamilyDiscipleship #GenerationalFaith #BiblicalMasculinity #ChristianFamily #ChristianWorldview #ChristianDiscipleship #GardensInBabylon #StrongMenOfGod

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  Keep Watch: Redeeming the Time in a Distracted Age | Ty Nelson & Junior Hernandez

  Aug 14, 202658 min

  We live in an age of unprecedented distraction. Our phones, social media feeds, notifications, emails, entertainment, and endless digital demands compete constantly for our attention. But what happens when Christian men learn to watch—not merely the clock, but their lives? In this episode of Gardens in Babylon , Kevin Minnett sits down with Ty Nelson and Junior Hernandez , founders of Keep Watch , a Christian watch company built around an old but increasingly neglected spiritual discipline: watchfulness . Their mission is rooted in Ephesians 5:15–16: “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” What began as a business idea grew out of conversations about the problem of distraction, the need for Christian men to redeem their time, and the desire to create something that would serve as a daily reminder to live faithfully before God. Rather than creating another device competing for our attention, Keep Watch chose the opposite approach: a simple analog watch designed to help men get away from their phones and become more present with their families, churches, work, and communities. But this conversation goes far beyond watches. Ty and Junior explain how Christian men should think about starting businesses, taking risks, stewarding wealth, building families, finding mentors, serving their local churches, and cultivating Christian businesses that can actually bless their communities . They also discuss the importance of recovering a distinctly Christian vision of masculinity and learning from the faithful men who came before us. Keep Watch's watches draw inspiration from figures such as John Knox and Charles Spurgeon , turning church history into a daily reminder to stand boldly for Christ. Topics & Keywords Christian entrepreneurship, Christian business, Christian men, biblical masculinity, Christian masculinity, spiritual discipline of watchfulness, redeeming the time, Ephesians 5:15-16, Christian productivity, smartphone distraction, social media addiction, digital distraction, analog watches, Keep Watch, Ty Nelson, Junior Hernandez, John Knox, Charles Spurgeon, Prince of Preachers, church history, Christian business owners, biblical work, family economics, Christian family, Christian leadership, dominion, stewardship, Christian entrepreneurship, local church, Reformed theology, Protestant history, Gardens in Babylon. About Gardens in Babylon Gardens in Babylon is a podcast about cultivating faithfulness in hard places. We talk with pastors, missionaries, families, entrepreneurs, and other Christians who are seeking to build, cultivate, and remain faithful in a culture that increasingly feels like Babylon . Rather than retreating from the world, we want to explore what it means to faithfully build families, churches, businesses, communities, and institutions for the glory of God. Subscribe to Gardens in Babylon and join us as we learn how to plant gardens—even in Babylon. Connect With Keep Watch Keep Watch is a Christian watch company focused on recovering the spiritual discipline of watchfulness and encouraging men to make better use of their God-given time. Website: Keep Watch The founders also invite listeners to follow Keep Watch on social media and participate in the conversation about future watch designs. Hashtags #GardensInBabylon #KeepWatch #ChristianMen #ChristianEntrepreneurship #BiblicalMasculinity #Watchfulness #RedeemTheTime #Ephesians5 #ChristianBusiness #ChristianBusinessOwners #CharlesSpurgeon #JohnKnox #ChurchHistory #ChristianFamily #BiblicalManhood #ChristianLeadership #Entrepreneurship #Reformed #ChristianPodcast

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