It’s not a lecture... just a thought

It’s not a lecture... just a thought

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This podcast explores issues in public theology. Dr. Dion Forster is Assoc. Professor of Systematic Theology and Ethics at the University of Stellenbosch. He holds two PhD’s and is the author of several books. Connect with Dion on twitter.com/digitaldion and @digitaldion on instagram, facebook.com/DionAForster on youtube.com/dionforster or his website www.dionforster.com. Rev Alan Storey is the minister of the Central Methodist Mission Cape Town. He is an advocate for justice and peace who s...
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Episode List

Episode 78: Speaking and hearing - continuing the Pentecost journey

Mar 5th, 2021 5:00 AM

One of the more contentious issues in contemporary Christianities relates to the gifts and manifestations of the Spirit. What might it mean to speak in a new tongue? Or listen with heavenly ears to a new and transforming language? We touch on these topics in today’s episode. Have you got any questions or feedback for us? Please do make contact! At this stage we are releasing 2 episodes a week (Tuesday and Friday mornings) - so please do check back! Today we also included a short sponsorship - I hope it is not obtrusive. Any income received helps us to support projects and initiatives related to justice and peace that we are involved in. The series contains almost 100 episodes - please do check back with us each week. You are welcome to be in contact with either Dion Forster (@digitaldion on twitter or via his website www.dionforster.com) and Alan Storey (www.aslowwalk.org or www.cmm.org.za). You can also subscribe to the Youtube series at http://www.youtube.com/dionforster You would have heard that an SMS number was shared, this was for the original recordings. Please send Alan or I a message via our social media feeds or websites if you would like to reach us! Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you!

Episode 77: Washed in God’s love! The Holy Spirit

Mar 3rd, 2021 6:49 AM

I start this episode with the words ‘Welcome Pentecostals!’ That May sound strange if you are Methodist, Presbyterian, Catholic or from another faith tradition. But, of course, all Christians are Pentecostals since we live on ‘this side’ of Pentecost. Today we begin a 4 episode focus on the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Have you got any questions or feedback for us? Please do make contact! At this stage we are releasing 2 episodes a week (Tuesday and Friday mornings) - so please do check back! Today we also included a short sponsorship - I hope it is not obtrusive. Any income received helps us to support projects and initiatives related to justice and peace that we are involved in. The series contains almost 100 episodes - please do check back with us each week. You are welcome to be in contact with either Dion Forster (@digitaldion on twitter or via his website www.dionforster.com) and Alan Storey (www.aslowwalk.org or www.cmm.org.za). You can also subscribe to the Youtube series at http://www.youtube.com/dionforster You would have heard that an SMS number was shared, this was for the original recordings. Please send Alan or I a message via our social media feeds or websites if you would like to reach us! Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you!

Episode 76: Do you (honestly) believe in the resurrection?

Feb 26th, 2021 5:00 AM

Do you believe in the resurrection? What difference should such belief habe for Christians? How should it change the ways in which we live? Join us for a discussion around belief in the resurrection today. Have you got any questions or feedback for us? Please do make contact! At this stage we are releasing 2 episodes a week (Tuesday and Friday mornings) - so please do check back! Today we also included a short sponsorship - I hope it is not obtrusive. Any income received helps us to support projects and initiatives related to justice and peace that we are involved in. The series contains almost 100 episodes - please do check back with us each week. You are welcome to be in contact with either Dion Forster (@digitaldion on twitter or via his website www.dionforster.com) and Alan Storey (www.aslowwalk.org or www.cmm.org.za). You can also subscribe to the Youtube series at http://www.youtube.com/dionforster You would have heard that an SMS number was shared, this was for the original recordings. Please send Alan or I a message via our social media feeds or websites if you would like to reach us! Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you!

Episode 75: Inspired to live with courage! The tension between idealism and realism

Feb 23rd, 2021 5:00 AM

This is our 3rd episode in the 4 part mini-series on the resurrection. Today we consider what serves as inspiration for a life lived with courage, and how we manage the tension between realism and idealism as Christians. Have you got any questions or feedback for us? Please do make contact! At this stage we are releasing 2 episodes a week (Tuesday and Friday mornings) - so please do check back! Today we also included a short sponsorship - I hope it is not obtrusive. Any income received helps us to support projects and initiatives related to justice and peace that we are involved in. The series contains almost 100 episodes - please do check back with us each week. You are welcome to be in contact with either Dion Forster (@digitaldion on twitter or via his website www.dionforster.com) and Alan Storey (www.aslowwalk.org or www.cmm.org.za). You can also subscribe to the Youtube series at http://www.youtube.com/dionforster You would have heard that an SMS number was shared, this was for the original recordings. Please send Alan or I a message via our social media feeds or websites if you would like to reach us! Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you!

Episode 74: Resurrection: Love breaks open, it doesn’t break down.

Feb 19th, 2021 5:00 AM

The resurrection of Jesus is a model for what God does in our lives. Loving raising us up through death and pain to newness of life. Today we consider some aspects of God’s redeeming and resurrecting love. Have you got any questions or feedback for us? Please do make contact! At this stage we are releasing 2 episodes a week (Tuesday and Friday mornings) - so please do check back! Today we also included a short sponsorship - I hope it is not obtrusive. Any income received helps us to support projects and initiatives related to justice and peace that we are involved in. The series contains almost 100 episodes - please do check back with us each week. You are welcome to be in contact with either Dion Forster (@digitaldion on twitter or via his website www.dionforster.com) and Alan Storey (www.aslowwalk.org or www.cmm.org.za). You can also subscribe to the Youtube series at http://www.youtube.com/dionforster You would have heard that an SMS number was shared, this was for the original recordings. Please send Alan or I a message via our social media feeds or websites if you would like to reach us! Thanks for listening! We would love to hear from you!

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