Unashamed Australia Recap
A couple of weeks ago I took off from LAX and headed to the other side of the globe with some of my favorite people. Tedashii, Pro, KB, Thi’sl, DJ PDogg, our tour manager Steadman, and I were headed to Australia to serve Jesus.
What we did
We spent two weeks down under traveling through Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. In each of the cities we were part of large concerts ranging from 5,000-10,000 young people. Before the concerts, we hit some schools up and invited them out to the shows. Although what we were allowed to say was limited at many of the schools(because they were non-Christian state schools), we did our best to encourage the students and point them to Christ.
We spent two weeks down under traveling through Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. In each of the cities we were part of large concerts ranging from 5,000-10,000 young people. Before the concerts, we hit some schools up and invited them out to the shows. Although what we were allowed to say was limited at many of the schools(because they were non-Christian state schools), we did our best to encourage the students and point them to Christ.
At the concerts, all five of us hit the stage together as one rowdy, unashamed crew of believers. We rocked those stages to the best of our ability while trying to be as clear as possible about the Gospel that moves us to do what we do. More than anything we wanted folks to know Jesus! We always try to make sure folks leave impressed, not by our skills, but by our Lord.
What we experienced
We got to spend time with believers from a different country, with a different culture, from different backgrounds who love the same Jesus we do. One of the joys of going to different countries is being reminded of God’s plan to “ransom for himself a people from every nation.” God is at work, not just here, but all over the world, saving folks and using them for His glory.
We also learned that Aussies talk weird. They call peppers “capsicum” and they call napkins “serviettes.” What!? They think we talk weird too though… All the dudes were rocking skinny jeans and they drive a lot of miniature cars. Some of the students thought This’l was Biggie (they didn’t know he was dead!) and they thought I was Bow Wow (not my proudest moment). To make up for that some of our hosts gave us some delicious Aussie BBQ, with lamb, chicken, and even some kangaroo. It was nice!
This’l eating some BBQ Kangaroo
Why I loved it
One of the highlights of my time in Australia was getting to kick it with my brothers. The fellowship was rich, relationships were deepened, and I was edified by godly conversations. I can remember good conversations about marriage, ministry, fatherhood, music, etc. God uses conversations like those to spur me on to good deeds and make me more like Him. I’m grateful to be co-laboring with rappers, DJs, and tour managers who genuinely love Jesus.
Thank You’s
I want to say thank you to the ministries who helped make it happen, the hosts who showed excellent hospitality, and the supporters that came to the concerts. Until next time, we love you Aussie!
I want to say thank you to the ministries who helped make it happen, the hosts who showed excellent hospitality, and the supporters that came to the concerts. Until next time, we love you Aussie!
All Comments 34
hey reach
why cant u guys come down to New Zealand. Keep up the good work.
God bless
Nevin (a.k.a nemesis)
– Oct 3 2011
Reach has done it again! Keep serving Christ and I just got one question for Trip... when's your next album coming out!
Michael
– Oct 3 2011
That trip must of been amazing.. LOL at the Biggie and Bow Wow part!! ahahahahaha, but for real God Bless all of you!
Justin Gooden
– Oct 3 2011
Thanks Trip for sharing your experiences with us. What an adventure going to the opposite side of the world and meeting other believers! May God truly bless the work yall did then and now!
rebecca
– Oct 3 2011
Yeah you should come down to New Zealand in the future, would love to see you guys in concert. God Bless, Peace :)
Samoan Kiwi
– Oct 3 2011
Reach I love what yall do, Please please! Keep reaching out to everyone. Please keep reaching to people, theres people all over who need Christ and Idk After I watched Man Up... Yall have something going I pray it doesn't slow down, I pray it starts a Big New Beginning. god Bless yall...
Zachary Gonzales
– Oct 3 2011
Please Come to New Zealand :-)
Francis
– Oct 3 2011
bbq kangarooo???? ewww!!! was that good?
tobi
– Oct 3 2011
Our Lord is great, man pray that his name was made famous. Thanks for coming and visiting us here in Aus, God has really been using you his servants to bring glory to his name, praying that God brings about a revival in the hearts of many, and yes continues to call a people to himself in which he promises to do and is doing. How great is our God. Love form Sydney Australia, haha we rock skinny jeans, haha you guys rock jeans 40 sizes to big for you, we rock jeans that 'hug' and 'fit'
Jono Gaspa
– Oct 4 2011
I had the privilege to meet the Reach boys when they were down in Sydney at Exo day. It was great to get a couple of photos, an autograph, and say hello but the greatest thing was the fact that I got to jump up and down with my brothers and worship our God together. Brothers, whether it is at another concert or on the last day and for the rest of eternity, I cannot wait to unashamedly worship Christ with you.
Peace.
Selo
– Oct 4 2011
Thoroughly enjoyed you guys at Youth Alive QLD in Brisbane, it was a wonderful night! Great stuff and Glory be to GOD, thank you for your service and i pray God empower you in your ministry and go from one level to the other.....cheers
Matthew
– Oct 4 2011
lol! who thot u were bowwow? nhu, am soo happy that you guys are coming to Nairobi!! i feel privileged at least i knw who you r nd the rest of th 116 crew! cant wait to praise and worship with you in Nairobi,Kenya. Karibuni! thats welcome in Swahili!! and our barbecue, "nyama choma" is the best!! God bless you and your families!!
Sharon Wangari
– Oct 4 2011
Was awesome to hear you guys in Melbourne! I work in a state school, and use your music to try and positively influence teens. Many of the kids love it, and listen to it over their old rap :-) You guys should be really proud of what you do. Thanks for sharing your talents! :D
Dewy
– Oct 4 2011
keep doing ya thing..you guys r really a blessing to not only myself but a whole lot of other ppl as well....stay blessed
Ivery C
– Oct 4 2011
One day I will go to Australia. Hopefully it will be during a time when you guys are touring in that area. Much Love.
Juliun Kinsey
– Oct 5 2011
LOL aat the biggie and bow wowo moments but its great to hear from you man!!! Keep serving, we look up to u guys!!!
Joel
– Oct 5 2011
Hey reach boyz
its was awesome meeting you backstage and going into one of the highschools with you....you guys are so awesome and bring such joy passion to the room for gods awesomeness
and yeah we do rock them skinnies and some of us drive small cars
but we still repp it hard hahahaha
Nelson
– Oct 5 2011
Next time you come to Australia, come to New Zealand aswell!
Jeremy
– Oct 6 2011
D: i can't believe i missed you guys! especially since i live right in Brisbane! heart broken. oh well wasn't God's plan; come back soon!!
AliB <3
– Oct 6 2011
thank yall 4 cumin to australia we were at youth alive melbourne but i didnt think you spent enough time goin all the way across the world to spend time on the stage 4 20 minutes lol it was awesome meeting all of you . luv yall and hope u can do a 116 tourin australia again :P
Ben Badry
– Oct 8 2011
Hey guys, great to have you down under. I am not an Aussie yet but have spent a bit of time and have missed you guys when some of you have been to Africa cause I been here.
Be good to have to back.
Grace n peace.
Zachi
– Oct 10 2011
COME TO New Zealand next time! :)
Andre
– Oct 17 2011
God is doing work in Aussie land, love it! I went with a team to Melbourne for a spring break mission project this year, it was awesome. To see other people loving Jesus the same as we do,share the Gospel with people who didn't know Jesus and have 2 people come to Christ while we labored there! Awesomeness! To Go be the Glory!
Christina
– Oct 23 2011
africa is waiting........we getting everything ready to make Jesus known.the time is now.....
kinsly sayed
– Oct 24 2011
awesome stuff guys keep it up, :) your guys music touches me handout and it helps me stay with Christ. I come from a handout background and that.
Im getting into christian rap aye, and not that you guys have made my mind up to make music, but because I have a talent that only god gave the talent to speak, and because I speak I'm not shy at all and because I have been converted like hardout, I still go through conversion at times, depends on what my decisions are, weather they are christ like ones all I'm just slipping in my walk. I have this crazy passion to tell people about Jesus, sometimes I get so emotional that I make people cry not that I'm pro at what do, cause I'm not, I just come from the heart and tell people how it is straight, I don't like it how people take god half pie and sit on the fence i tell it straight and thats how it should be, I'm not proving anything I'm just telling it because God doesn't take things lightly. and if people can take their relationship with christ seriously, then the Gospel will be spread to the whole world in no time :) Maranatha Jesus is coming :) and he's coming in the clouds of Glory! we have no time to lose.
Neway keep it up boys il be praying for you on my end :) Im alvin webby from new zealand. its an awesome place, If your guys decide to go to new zealand it will be cool to introduce myself to yous, I'm maybe show you my music may need correction in my words if you think I'm not accurate, i accept that I may not be. :) my plan for this year and next year is to make studios all around new zealand and help spread the word of God with music and having big meetings etc. I'm far off that at the moment. :) good things take time right.
please checkout my website at www.rap4christproductions.com its not flash but its a start :)
Godbless :)
Alvin Webby
– Nov 2 2011
awesome stuff guys keep it up, :) your guys music touches me hardout and it helps me stay with Christ. I come from a hardout background and that.
Im getting into christian rap aye, and not that you guys have made my mind up to make music, but because I have a talent that only god gave the talent to speak, and because I speak I'm not shy at all and because I have been converted like hardout, I still go through conversion at times, depends on what my decisions are, weather they are christ like ones all I'm just slipping in my walk. I have this crazy passion to tell people about Jesus, sometimes I get so emotional that I make people cry not that I'm pro at what do, cause I'm not, I just come from the heart and tell people how it is straight, I don't like it how people take god half pie and sit on the fence i tell it straight and thats how it should be, I'm not proving anything I'm just telling it because God doesn't take things lightly. and if people can take their relationship with christ seriously, then the Gospel will be spread to the whole world in no time :) Maranatha Jesus is coming :) and he's coming in the clouds of Glory! we have no time to lose.
Neway keep it up boys il be praying for you on my end :) Im alvin webby from new zealand. its an awesome place, If your guys decide to go to new zealand it will be cool to introduce myself to yous, I'm maybe show you my music may need correction in my words if you think I'm not accurate, i accept that. :)
checkout my website at www.rap4christproductions.com its not flash but its a start :)
Godbless :)
Alvin Webby
– Nov 2 2011
sorry haha, went to post comment and it was not working for ages so i was like it won't send, so i tried heaps lol sorry about that.
check my verse out lol.
check this out it's quite heavy on my heart bra, but so exciting when you see it, when it sparks up, this is so powerful some thing that beyond us! I TELL PEOPLE BUT THEY THINK I"M JUST LOST cuz! i can understand that, not that like i'm insane brother, we look the same, but we not the same brother narh! i can say I was a worldly dude man, I admit i fail not like i'm a super saiyan I'm so weak but theres a brother to call, (JESUS CHRIST) doesn't judge and picks me up when I fall yeah, he say's I don't need Girls and flash clothes, a lot of money? that a JOKE bro for sure. you may have it to cover up yeah! just like a clown with a frown COVER UP, see? never satisfied right, chasing satisfaction, really wasting your life :) PEACE 116 UNASHAME BROTHER!
Alvin Webby
– Nov 2 2011
hey reach,
So good to hear you guys had a blessed and enyojable time downunder in Australia. Praise God!!
Man, when r you guys comin to Europe. Europe needs YOU!!!!!!
Matthias
– Nov 8 2011
Yo this is so cool my dad is from Australia! 116 Unashamed God is at work Praise the Lord! We got to celebrate God for what he did for us for His glory - Tedashii
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