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Episode Synopsis
Joel, Stu and Tim take a look at The Chats, a "shed rock" band that reveal recall quintessential elements of Australian culture such as drinking, gambling, mullets and pub music. The guys talk about how we can remain quintessentially and confidently Christianwhile also engaging in the culture with fun and frivolity.01:10 Who are The Chats?02:36 Cultural Artefact: Pub Feed, by The Chats06:19 The uniqueness of Australian culture12:15 Australian culture and recalling tradition18:21 The impact of punk music30:49 How does the church respond to what The Chats highlight?56:38 How our church gatherings can be more missional1:03:32 Confident ChristiansWatch this episode on YouTubeDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODEThe CastleKath & KimAC/DC in AmericaINXS in AmericaThe AngelsFriday on My Mind, by The EasybeatsVanda and YoungSmoko, by The ChatsPaul HoganRadio BirdmanKnow Your Product, by The SaintsThe Sex PistolsThe Sex Pistols on the River ThamesThe ClashCBGB (New York music club)American Idiot, by Green DayPretty Fly for a White Guy, The OffspringGood Riddance (Time of Your Life), by Green DayTeenage Politics, by MXPXI Hope Scott's House Burns Down, by Eamon SandwithKeep The Grubs Out, by The ChatsThe Spirit of Generation Y, by Mason, Singleton & WebberBrown CardiganThe Inspired UnemployedGambling in AustraliaThe Shock Absorber with Michael DuckettDemocracy manifest and eating a succulent Chinese mealCONTACT USEmail: [email protected]: https://discord.gg/jTD5KNAYVEWebsite: https://www.shockabsorber.com.au
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