Christianity For Dummies: Recent Episodes
Samuel O. Kwendo
So you are not really a dummy, but someone who admits that they do not know much about the Christian life, and would like to explore a different angle than the ones currently being offered. I don't claim to have all the answers, but with God's help, and with the leading of His Holy Spirit, we will grow together, as we learn what it means to Love God with every fibre of our being, as we love each other the same way we love ourselves. No judgements, no biases, and EVERYONE is welcome. Only a willing heart. Welcome to the most important journey and adventure you will ever embark on!
Greetings one and all. Thus far our journey is taking us through all sorts of twists and turns that have brought us to our current title: Life After the Fall. What is God to do now? Their mandates were simple - tend the land, care for creation, and procreate. Easy enough? Not if you are human. The collective 'we', just as Adam and Eve were, are stubborn in our ways, and easily persuaded to do wrong. Please listen in as we continue reasoning with God's Holy Word, through His Spirit, and continue uncovering who He is, along with what it means to be a Christian. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being on this journey with me/us. May God richly bless you for His sake.
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Have you ever wondered why one of the most significant markers of our human existence is the shedding of blood? I mean the conspiracy theories do not do justice and indeed pales in comparison to what History teaches us regarding cold blood murder; and for many nefarious reasons. Let's join together as we dig ever deeper into the root causes and what our roles are. I wish you all well ππ½
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This is where the real story of human nature commences. Join us now as we dive deep into creation, the fall, and the aftermath. May you truly know how valuable you are, and how precious you are to the One on whose image you posses. Be blessed ππ½
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Greetings y'all. What an honor to be on this journey with you all. I will not bore you with any spoilers before you get the meat of our conversations - and so jump in, strap on, and let's learn together who God is, along with what it means to be a Christian. As always, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here.
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We cannot underestimate the impact on our beings given the current context of our world, and neither can we overestimate the importance of fully engaging our Faith in God's word. As we celebrate the milestone that is the 30th Episode of Christianity for Dummies, I cannot overstate my gratitude to my Maker, and to you for being here. May God's own Holy Spirit lead us into all Truth; Amen ππ½
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As always, I don't take your life for granted, and also do not take it for granted that you are here with us on this journey. Strap in, relax, and enjoy the journey as we pursue the Truth of who God is, along with what it means to be a Christian. I'm glad you could join us, thank you ππ½
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No matter who you are, where you're from, or what you've done, please listen carefully. You are precious, loved, unique, full of worth, and needed. Please join us on yet another journey towards understanding who God is, as well as what it means to be a Christian. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
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Time. Time is the one constant restraint towards all we would want to accomplish in our life-time. There is not enough time, and time runs away from us all. We have to make sacrifices, in order to make time for the things we love. I would like to begin by giving a very special shoutout to an incredible individual who sought me out, found me, and then reached out to me, just so she may express the impact of CFD to her, along with inquire if the series was done. I call this individual an angel, as, isn't that what God's Angels are? Messengers of God's messages? I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to give me a detailed description of everything that CFD has been doing for you, and I dedicate this episode to you. You have inspired me to continue on this journey, so stay tuned π. Beloved, as always, we are continuing to dig ever deeper in order to find out what it means to know God, along with being a Christian. After Adam and Eve broke a direct command, and now find themselves naked, they do what we all do - run away and hide. May we find it within ourselves to fess up, confess, repent, and turn away from our wrongdoings; so help us God. AMEN.
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Greetings one and all. God has been misrepresented over mankind's history, to the detriment of his folly. As we read along on what is written, we are continuing to learn of God's personality, character, along with what He considers important. As the being that He is, God never needed to explain Himself to us, His creation - but He did. This is a great mystery that could only be perpetuated by love; but don't take my word for it. Continue on the journey with us as more revelation is given through the person of God's Holy Spirit. Know your worth in Him, know that there is nothing that will ever separate you from His love, and know that you have a mission that only you can accomplish. Thank you for being here. Be blessed ππ½
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Greetings. As we continue discovering who God is, as well as what it means to be a Christian, we are now left staring straight at ourselves in the mirror. All that is written in the Scriptures of old perfectly lines up with our natural world, and especially in terms of Human Nature. Do we always make good choices? No. None of us do. We also don't always do wrong. However, when we do wrong, what's our reactions? This is a question for all of us individually. How we answer it determines what course of life we are on. Since every action has an equal and opposite reaction, good actions usually lead to good outcomes, while bad ones lead to bad outcomes. Of course we are all given the free will to pursue making good or bad choices in our lives, and thus accepting our consequences thereof. May God give us the courage to not only make good choices, but to repent and make amends when we make bad ones - that's my prayer for all of humanity. As always, know your worth in Him whose image you bear. You are irreplaceable, priceless, and with a mission that only YOU can complete. May God's Holy Spirit lead you in all you do. I love you, but God loves you infinitely more.
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Special Season's Greetings to one and all. This episode is dedicated to all essential and frontline workers manning all systems involved in everyone's welfare - We salute you. It is also dedicated to all those that have lost a loved one due to Covid, as well as all those still battling this awful epidemic. And lastly, I dedicate this episode to all businesses, small and large, that are forced to close shop in this season; never to rise again. As good soldiers, you make humanity proud by the goods and services you provided. You have sacrificed, so many may live. To everyone alive today. Fear not, and hold on tight to love in all its expressions, this too shall pass. We are all one big family, and we will get through this together. We will overcome, grow, and even thrive in the next season. Even as we deal with the epicenter of where everything bad evolved from, we resolve to only reference what is written in the scriptures as Truth, and indeed, the truth shall set us free. You are irreplaceable, blessed, highly honored, and full of worth, no matter who you are. Know that, have hope and faith, and above all, love endlessly. I love you, but God loves you infinitely more. Be blessed, and Happy 2021!π₯³π₯πΎπππ½β€
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It is Christmas Day around the world, and so it is impossible for anyone not to be aware of what billions of people are celebrating - the birth of Jesus Christ. Without going further into the evidence against Yeshua being born on Christmas, and indeed noting that this was indeed a pagan holiday; I will refrain from that topic until we receive further clarity on what is written. As always, we strive to know who God is, as well as what it means to be a Christian. Have you ever wondered about why Historical Jesus came into the world? Maybe this is the right time to seek such answers. For now and for always, know that you are precious, priceless, and with a worth only given to you by God the Creator Himself. No one can ever take that worth away from you. You are a unique individual, created in the very image of your maker, and indeed with a purpose that only you can fulfill. Know that. Let's continue on our Spiritual journey together. I love you, but God loves you infinitely more. Be blessed, and Merry Christmas ππ½
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Greetings ya'll. We are diving ever deeper into the original sin, and the introduction of death into our world. Join us on this incredible one of a kind journey in search of who God is, along with what it means to be a Christian. Thank you.
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When you look at this dark dark world, full of evil and darkness permeating every aspect of our lives, what do you make of a perfect God whose very definition is Love personified? Join us as we dig ever deeper into this very challenging reality, as we let God make a case for Himself, as it is written. Know that you have value, are priceless, and had an inherent mission that only you can accomplish. Be blessed.
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For generations, we have observed the union in matrimony between a man and a woman. Have you ever wondered when the first marriage ceremony was conducted? Well, join us as we go way back in time, to some of the first days to ever exist, in order to find out what the very first marriage looked like. I hope you know by now just how special and priceless you are. I also hope you know that you have a special mission that only you can accomplish. Join us as we continue to discover what it means to know God, and what Christianity is all about!
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Have you ever wondered if you can know God, if He exists? In what ways would a Spirit reveal itself to humans? Would He be personable? Could you have a relationship with Him? Regardless of your belief or non belief in God, if you find yourself reading or listening to this, know that you were made in His Image, and your worth is given by only Him. Your life is priceless, worthy, and you have in you qualities that no other person to ever exist has, which are as unique as your D.N.A or fingerprints. Welcome to C.F.D!
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What are your thoughts on Paradise? What does it mean to be in charge of much? What do you think of choices? What is the age of accountability? These and many other questions are discussed in an open forum, as we continue to engage in conversation regarding who God is, and what it means to be a Christian, according to the Scriptures of Old. Welcome to C.F.D, and please know that you are priceless and the One whose Image you bear, rejoices over you. Come along on our one of a kind journey π
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Have you ever wondered how life came about, or even more profoundly, what life is? Please join us as we ask this and many more life's relevant questions on a one of a kind, journey extraordinaire. Know that you are priceless, full of worth, and made in the very image of your creator God. Welcome to C.F.D.
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Welcome to C.F.D. In this episode, we are focusing on the later parts of Genesis Chapter one, but still emphasizing on the fact that we are on a quest to figure out who God is, along with what it means to be a Christian. Please always know that you are priceless, irreplaceable, worthy, and absolutely perfected in the way God created everything perfectly, from the beginning. Know that there is nothing that will ever separate you from God's love for you. Enjoy, and God bless.
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Have you ever given thought to how you came into being? Maybe more precisely, how your ancestors, ancestors, came into existence? Join us as we continue to discover what is written, and as we seek to understand who God is, along with what it means to be a Christian. Thank you for joining us ππ½
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Love God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength; and also love your neighbor as you love yourself. Is there anything more needed in order for humanity to coexist in Peace? Hello, and welcome to C.F.D. you are priceless, you are loved, and you are irreplaceable - an individual, and one of a kind. Come along on a one of a kind journey in discovering who God is, as well as what it means to be a Christian, as it is written. Thank you kindly ππ½
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Through the course of the narratives of C.F.D, it is crystal clear that we're choosing to remain completely objective in our inquiry regarding what is written in the scriptures, as it is written. We continue to refrain from making assumptions and conclusions outside of what is written, as I think this has been the greatest source of every kind of evil we see in our world. Join us as we continue to discover who God is, along with what it means to be a Christian. You are priceless and loved beyond words. Thank you ππ½
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The journey towards the deepest of mysteries surrounding our known and unknown universe, is a journey of a lifetime. Join us as we continue to learn about who God is, who His Spirit represents, and what it means to be a Christian. I am very glad you could join us, welcome ππ½
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Greetings, and welcome. We are now at a crossroads where we get to decide if God created our world, or the universe came to exist by chance via a multiverse system - you choose. Along the way, please know that you are fearfully and wonderfully made, and before a single day had ever existed in your life, you were known, and loved by your maker. You are priceless, have worth, and you posses a mission that only you can fulfill. I love you, but God loves you more. Thank you for joining us ππ½
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Ever wondered where Faith and Science collide? Come join us on a journey extraordinaire, as we discover who God is, and what it means to be a Christian. You are priceless and loved beyond your understanding, and it is the honor of my life to be on this journey with you. I love you, but God loves you more ππππ½
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In this Episode, we continue digging ever deeper into the Word of God, as it is written, as we try to decipher the basics, as well as the coded messages found in the scriptures. As always, we make no apologies for using the Bible as our main literature of focus, as well as holding on to the mantra of loving God with everything we have, while loving our neighbors as ourselves. Every human being is priceless, and this is also a theme we continue to emphasize. Thus far through the episodes, we started at Genesis 1:1, and have continued to let the Biblical narratives come into life, as we ask the most challenging and difficult questions we can possibly ask, with the anticipation of finding out the answers as we read along. The more we see God creating, (and we continue to ask who God is), the more questions we have. However, at each word, we are left speechless at the description of how everything we see and also all that we do not see, came into being. Who is Holy Spirit? Was there anyone else with God during creation? Can we trust the Bible, along with its chronological narrative, or do we need to pick and choose what we believe, as it reflects and makes sense in our natural world? These and many more questions continue to burn at the back of our minds, and we welcome them, as they help us have a critical look at the Bible. Thank you for joining us on this journey, we are blessed to have you, no matter what identity or beliefs you hold. May God richly bless you. I love you, but God loves you more.
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When anyone claims to hear from God personally, be very wary; just as when a person says there is no God. In our discussions thus far, we aim to stick closest to what is written in the Biblical text, so as to comprehend it as it is meant to be understood. We don't claim to have all the answers, but we objectively dissect every one of our thoughts, so as to check our own biases at the door. We understand that there is much that we do not know, and still maintain the worldview that as we discover intricate complexities in every single aspect of our known universe, we must intelligently deduce an intelligent creator, and not just chance appearances. Furthermore, the simple fact that we can observe our world, and then analyze our world as it is, means that there must be purpose in everything, otherwise what's the point? We acknowledge the importance of getting to know God, as it is written, as well as understanding who God's Holy Spirit is. We aim to insist that every human life, regardless of every identity and belief, is absolutely priceless, and worthy of life and every liberty afforded to those seemingly with more rights. Every life has God's perfect image in it, and is inherently perfect, and will someday return to the one who gave it in the first place. Rest assured that everything we talk about was written thousands of years ago, by people who could actually hear from God, as it is written. This is not to say that God doesn't talk to people anymore, not at all. Indeed He still does. However, not everyone that says they hear from God really do, and so our safe guard from corrupting God's Holy Word, is by believing it cover to cover; even while admitting that we don't know it well. Many queries may aim to derail you into other pathways that may have sinister implications, and so this is why I always encourage everyone who wants to acquire a greater understanding of our world outside of the confines of the Bible, to do so - but as soon as your heart is no longer at peace, or you are starting to feel defeated or overwhelmed, or even with mixed emotions, then it would be wise to return here to C.F.D. as we will stick closest to the word of God, veering neither to the left, nor to the right. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for joining this movement. May God guide your every step. Amen ππ½
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As we continue exploring the first days of creation from the beginning, we are realizing that there is so much more than meets the eye in the claims of the Bible. We continue to emphasize the legitimacy of having a solid foundation in order to mould our worldview through those lenses; to which we decided the Bible would suffice for us. Joining us on this journey are people from every kind of identity, race, religious affiliations, and scientific viewpoints. I continue to emphasize that the human being was created absolutely perfect and priceless; and with worth that transcend the most worthy of all we know. I have also stated that the human heart is wickedly corrupt, and needs protection above all else. We continue to realize a bit of what God is like, however reserving our judgements until we have the complete context. There is much we do not know, but there is also much that has been shown to us. Join us as we continue discovering who God is, and what it means to be a Christian. I am humbled that you have chosen to become part of us, as we continue on this journey as one unified body...Thank you ππ½
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On our journey so far, we are discovering how much wisdom and information is included in just the first few sentences of the first book of the Bible. We are exploring concepts that plague everyone who is interested in both God and science, while untangling the fact that there is still much we do not know; even though we have come a long way. The foundation on which we decided to use as the cornerstone remains the love of God, and the love of our neighbors as ourselves, according to the Bible. We are open heartedly welcoming everyone, regardless of identity or beliefs, to come on this journey of a life time. I pray that you are all blessed, as we discover who God is, and what it means to be a Christian.
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We are continuing on the journey of our lives. Thank you for your patience, as we unlocked hidden treasures, laying in plain sight. We will continue discussing how to know God more, and what it means to be a Christian. With many questions and inquiries, we continue to build stable foundations; one of them being the worth of every human being, and the other being love for God, and our neighbor as ourselves. You are not here by mistake. May God's Holy Spirit lead you into all truths ππ½
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Why believe in God? Our journey is slowly beginning to take off, as we add more details to our 'map' and continue to establish an understanding on who we are as a humanity, what is our inherent worth, the nature of our hearts, the role of religion in playing out some of the worst aspects of our being, Historicity of the Bible, how Science precisely complements Faith, and as always, the love that God has for all humanity. We are beginning to gather our collective thoughts, as we ask some of the most fundamental questions into mysteries that goe beyond our understanding; while acknowledging the fact that there is an infinite amount of information regarding our questions, and some of that information is legitimate. However, we are keenly aware of our shortcomings, and the simple fact that we are all folly in our nature, and thus need a superior personality to hold us accountable. Many will question, doubt, and fiercely fight to prove that what I am saying is wrong, and may even use the very scriptures I use, as well as many scientific examples; and I accept all of these criticisms. Only God claims to have all the answers, I, and no one else does. We are all on a similar journey, and have much to learn from each other. All in all, the journey is just as important, as our destination, so please indulge me in your side research, and let's learn together. The same limitless Spirit of God that I believe is guiding me right now, is the same one that is with you as well. 'May God be Truth, and every man a liar.' Thank you. I love you, but God loves you more.
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I aim to convey God's Holy message in its simplicity, and without any human wisdom, as I would not want my own biases to corrupt the pure message that God has for all humanity. In this episode, I continue to build on the foundation to which I will use to share what it means to be a Christian, and God's child. I emphasize our worth as absolutely precious and priceless creations made in the very image of God Himself; full of His purpose and valuable in every aspect. I attempt to capture what harm has been done in the name of religion, due to the folly of the human heart. I explain that religious wars have had the worse impact on each other; but then asks how a loving God, whose nature is to love, allows for all of this to happen. I would like to share that we are all brothers and sisters, under the same father and ancestors, and that no one should be harmed regardless of every identity. I conclude by again stating our value, and that what has brought us here is not of much importance; but what we do now as we embark together on this journey. Please know that it is out of love for all humanity that I make these podcasts, and that God loves you with an unconditional love - and that will never change. Be blessed, and thank you for joining me on this journey.
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I'm about to embark on an adventure like none I have ever been on. It is a journey that goes as far back as time itself, and will show glimpses well into the future. This journey will be filled with awe and wonder, adventures, insights, betrayal, tragedy, loss, hatred and above all, triumph. It will consist of mysteries written before civilizations, and wisdom that was present during the creation event itself; well before anything else was created. This journey will show the depths of the human heart, as well as the unrelenting pursuit of God's love and redemption for His creation.Β Join me as we explore what is written in the Bible; withholding our own biases, human intellect based on our opinions, and demonic inspired interpretations. God's Holy Spirit, as it is written, will be our gentle guide towards all Truths. I invite you to join me, no matter your identity, race, background, religious affiliations or non thereof; convictions, mental frame of mind, and any other identities you can think of. I promise to withhold my judgments, only provide unfiltered and unadulterated sentiments, that will always have their basis on the Bible. Your opinion, as well as your convictions are valid, and matter, as this is precisely how God created you - you are one of a kind.
After careful individual and following my convictions, a few years ago I decided to focus sorely on reading the Bible, from cover to cover; over and over again. This may seem trivial and boring to anyone who just about falls asleep every time the pages of the Bible are opened; but as I read, each day, sometimes one, sometimes several chapters, I started to find layer after layer of supernatural wisdom. I began to realize that I have only been focusing on what other people had said about God, but had never really dug in for myself, in order to understand it for myself - and this was to my own demise. I had followed other people's well intended routes towards discovering God, only to find out that in this world there is no shortage of opinions. There are opinions about what Bible versions are the official 'Holy Books', opinions on how to approach God, pray, conduct ones life, even how to be saved. Many clergy do not agree on fundamental principles that are clearly laid out, for anyone who can read or hear to perceive what is being conveyed - regardless of age, maturity levels, beliefs, etc etc. I believe God made it this way, as He knew how deep mankind's folly truly is. The human heart is easily manipulated. We need to guard our hearts above all else, as our hearts set the course for our lives. If our hearts are not malleable towards what God's will is, then it can easily lead to people following their own wills; or even worse, being lied to by the enemy; who is always recruiting. The devil has remained silent, and in the background, causing all sorts of mayhem that we see in the natural world. It is said that, 'The greatest trick that the devil pulled, was to convince humanity that he did not exist." Why you may ask? Because if it's a matter of opinion, and everyone can choose to believe or not, the enemy can continue working in the background, unabated, and with much destruction, as his nature is to lie, kill, steal and destroy. So all the evil in the world that we see are further perpetuated in a spiritual sense by enemies in the unseen world, who are indeed rulers in high places.Β If you join me, together we will divulge ourselves into the deepest mysteries of God, as His Spirit leads us. We will be on an adventure like no other. We will experience many emotions and exhilarating discoveries, that will leave us yearning for more. As the one who says that He inspired the Word itself, is all powerful, all knowing, omnipresent, and above all, all loving; we are in for a ride that in our wildest imaginations, we cannot possibly fathom. Thank you for being here. Let's begin...Β Β Β Β Β
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