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 73: The greatest day in life! When our sin is forgiven.

Feb 16th, 2021 5:00 AM

What is the greatest day in your life? Today we talk about the day on which our sins were forgiven - a day of grace, healing and liberation. It sets us free to flourish, and live for the blessing and flourishing of other persons and all of creation. 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 72: Less about dying, more about love: Theories of the atonement

Feb 12th, 2021 5:00 AM

In this final episode of the 4 part mini-discussion on the death of Jesus we focus on theories of the atonement and where we might place our emphasis in becoming ‘at one’ with God, others, creation and ourselves. 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 71: ‘If you live for truth, you need to look good on wood’ - Costly discipleship!

Feb 9th, 2021 5:00 AM

Al has a very provocative way of speaking. He once said to a group of us, ‘If you are going to live for the truth, you had better look good on wood. Because at some point you may be crucified.’ Very challenging indeed! We discuss the notion of costly discipleship in the ‘way’ of following Jesus 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 70: God sent Jesus to die?

Feb 5th, 2021 5:00 AM

This is one of the great mysteries of our faith - that a loving parent would send God’s Son to die. How are we to understand that? 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 69: The vineyard parable, and the Christ’s love

Feb 2nd, 2021 5:00 AM

Today we being another 4 part series, kicking off with a discussion of the Vineyard parable. In particular we consider notions of Christ’s love as central to how we shape our beliefs and values. 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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