Faithful Exiles: Recent Episodes
Faithful Exiles
We interview Prof. Nicola de Jager – a political science lecturer, to discuss South African Politics in light of our upcoming elections.
We discuss: our democratic system, interpretive frameworks worldviews + ideology of various political systems, the role of Government, our constitution, wholesome societies, and our role as Christian citizens.
Happy listening
Links from discussion:
– South Africa Wilberforce Academy – worldview training
https://wilberforceacademy.org.za/
– Afrobarometer survey https:
www.afrobarometer.org/
– JD Unwin – Sex and Culture
– Dear South Africa https:
//dearsouthafrica.co.za/
– Cause for Justice
https://causeforjustice.org/
– ForSA
https://www.forsa.org.za/
– (podcasts conservative, American) “PragerU”
Books (theme) “Title” – Author:
– (civil government) “The Ruler of Kings” – Joseph Boot
– (global zeitgeist) “Live not by lies” – Rodd Dreyer
– (Christian living) “How should we then live” – Francis Schaeffer
– (social flourishing, economics) “Two Parent Privilage” – Melissa Kearney
We meet up with Dr Lieschen Venter for a lighthearted discussion on “Culture watching”. Honorable mentions: pugs, Secunda (Mordor), church planting, cultural trend in: technology, movies and Stellenbosch Uni campus, technocracy, and the Gospel. Whats not to like.
We interview Reagan Klaasen from Cynergy foundation, to discuss their vision, namely to assist people to discover and develop their God given potential, to help them support themselves and become players in the economic space. This is done via various hands on programs and mentorship schemes. Find out more about Cynergy foundation: https://cynergy.org.za/
How prevalent is the issue of prostitution in South Africa, how can we assist those in this dire situation out of a Gospel conviction? We interviewed Mrs Vilna Badi (Mama V) to find out more… She ministers to ladies that have had to resort to prostitution in Pretoria CBD.
Is politics even a remotely Christian endeavor, or should they avoid politics at all costs? We talk with Rev. Kenneth Meshoe – President of the ACDP – to find out about his journey into politics as a christian, some of his views thereof, and some guiding wisdom on those who are considering politics from a … #6 – Faith and Politics – angels or demons? Read More »
We talk with Jon Hopkins from U-turn, an organisation that ministers to the homeless in Cape town. We discuss some frequently asked questions, their rehabilitation model, as well as the theological insight and grounding of their process. view it on YouTube here Mentioned Books: -> Toxic Charity: Robert D. Lupton -> When Helping Hurts: S. … #5 – The good Samaritan – helping the homeless Read More »
We interview Renier Coetzee to talk about the importance of education in light of one’s faith, and his motivation and insight from co-founding Trinity Children’s Centre. View the video interview on YouTube Helpful resources: -> Schools as communities by James L. Drexler -> When helping hurts by Brian Fickert and Steve Corbett -> The Beautiful … #4 – Faith and Education Read More »
We interview Jay Stoms to find out about the importance and power of story, both in understanding and teaching the Gospel, key elements of this Gospel story, and some thoughts of living out this story. Prefer video, view the interview on YouTube click here Books and resources mentioned: -> Philip Jenkins: The Next Christendom -> … #3 – God’s big story Read More »
An interview with Dr JB Krohn on Culture – what is culture, and how do we as Christians think and approach it. Link to the video version on YouTube -> KRUX website: https://www.krux.africa/ -> Brief article by Dr Krohn on similar topic: The world well staged? Creation and culture revisited -> L’ABRI: https://labri.org/south-africa/ Books mentioned:-> … #2 – Faith and Culture Read More »
How does my faith in Jesus Christ inform my work? Tune into this discussion with Paul Kim to find out more. Mentioned resources: -> Creation Regained – Albert M. Wolters -> Every Good Endeavor – Tim Keller -> Praxis Labs – https://www.praxislabs.org/ -> Faith and Co – https://faithandco.spu.edu/about/ -> The Bible project -> Link to … #1 – Faith and Work Read More »