S4E2 Kowtowing to Succulent Gods: Idolatry

Awkward Asian Theologians · Jul 31, 2026 · 26m

In this episode, Daniel and Matt begin with the enduring contribution of Chinese cuisine to Australian civilisation before taking an unexpected detour into the murky world of idolatry.

Along the way they dismantle the popular idea that idols are simply pagan statues or foreign gods and ask a far more uncomfortable question: what actually receives our deepest loyalty, trust and desire?

Drawing on Scripture, the Church Fathers and a little Greek word-nerdery (because, of course, everything is Greek), they argue that idolatry is less about explicit acts of worship and more about the quiet ways…