Out Of The Margins

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Out Of The Margins

In a world where Christianity in the West is increasingly being pushed to the margins in the post-Christendom era, there is a wealth of wisdom and insight to be gained from voices that have long resided in the margins. "Out of the Margins" highlights the insights of the experiences and perspectives of Christians from the Majority world who are intimately familiar with being a minority and marginalised. Hosted by Simon Nugent and Edgar Solis

  1. 26 SEPT

    What can we learn from the Pentecostal Church in Africa?

    This episode also features our Young Langham participants as we engage in a robust discussion with Dr Emmanuel Mukeshimana as he demonstrates the great positive effects Pentecostalism has had in bringing the Gospel to East-Africa. We have the opportunity to discuss the strengths and shortfalls of our traditions here in the West and those in Africa, to see just how much collaboration with our majority world brothers and sister can help each of us see our own contexts better.

    1h 2m

  2. 13 SEPT

    Forgiveness: How do we learn to forgive when it seems impossible?

    In this episode we get the privilege of hearing from the voices of some of our Young Langham, Brisbane attendees; a group of young adults in Brisbane who gather once a month to hear from our Langham Scholars on a variety of topics. Over the early months of this year, our Young Langham attendees have been reading and drawing wisdom from the Langham published book No More Cheeks to Turn by Dr Sunday Bobai Agang, on this episode we discuss the book together and speak about Dr Agang’s experiences learning to forgive in the most difficult of circumstances.

    48 min

  3. 29 AUG

    Ecology: How can the Apostle Paul help us think about the Environment?

    Dr Susanto leads us through letters of Paul and how Paul’s cosmological framework helps us to develop a robust Christian view of Environmental Stewardship, for those who are interested in how we as Christians can approach the very relevant issues of environmental management into today’s confusing world, this episode gives a unique and well-considered perspective from a majority-world voice.

    40 min

  4. 15 AUG

    Cultural Worldviews: How we read the Bible through the lens of culture.

    Dr Liz Mburu, walks us through her unique exegesis model that supports people from east-African contexts to draw the most from scripture using the lens of their own perspectives. We also speak with Dr Herry Susanto, whose work to reach Indonesian hearts with Gospel has shown us how the cultural perspectives can both help and hinder the way we approach scripture – and how that can reflect back on how we approach our own scriptural interpretation in the West.

    53 min

  5. 17 APR

    Redefining Prosperity Gospel: Success, Generosity, and Suffering

    This episode explores the nuances of the prosperity gospel in East Africa and challenges Western perceptions of prosperity theology. Hosts Edgar and Simon engage in a deeply insightful conversation with two guests, Dr. Tamie Davis, a scholar with extensive experience in Tanzania, and Kamwende Gatende, an associate pastor with Kenyan roots. They discuss the cultural and theological differences that shape the understanding of prosperity gospel in African contexts compared to Western perspectives.

    1h 14m

  6. 3 APR

    Wisdom from the Nations: What Can We Learn From Cultural Proverbs?

    This episode hosted by Edgar and Simon, delves into the theme of wisdom and how it varies across cultures. Featuring guests Javier de La Rosa from Mexico and Stephen Tan from Malaysia, both pastors in Melbourne, Australia, the episode explores the nuanced ways wisdom is imparted, valued, and operationalized in their respective cultures.  Through discussions on sayings, proverbs, and personal anecdotes, the guests illuminate the richness of wisdom that comes from non-Western sources, inviting listeners to appreciate the diverse insights wisdom traditions from around the world. https://au.langham.org/donate/

    1h 9m

  7. 20 MAR

    Social Justice: The Gospel's Influence and Transformation

    This episode delves into the profound impact of the Gospel on social justice and community transformation worldwide. Manuel Ramos from Colombia and Isaac Boaheng from Ghana share their experiences and insights into how Christian principles of fairness, equality, and dignity are being applied to address systemic injustices and foster societal progress.  Hosted by Simon Nugent and Edgar U. Chan Links: https://lausanne.org/statement/lausanne-covenant https://langhamliterature.org/books/poverty-the-bible-and-africa https://au.langham.org/donate/

    59 min

  8. 6 MAR

    Justice: Promoting Peace in the Palestine-Israel Conflict

    What does justice look like in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Palestinian Israeli Rev Dr Yohanna Katanacho offers insights in how to promote justice in his context.. He urges the global church to be a part of the solution and stresses the importance of loving both Palestinians and Jews equally for peaceful co-existence. He underscores the necessity of Christians supporting those marginalized and persecuted in this conflict and challenges the idea of identifying 'enemies', emphasizing instead Jesus's call to love your enemies as the ultimate ethical standard, using his personal journey as a testament to this transformation. Hosted by Simon Nugent and Edgar Solis Links: Event with Yohanna Katanacho: How can the church promote peace and justice in the midst of conflict? Join us for an enlightening evening as we delve into the depths of peacemaking amidst conflict with Rev Yohanna Katanacho. This event promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of the Arab-Israeli conflict from a theological standpoint. Register now to secure your spot! ⁠www.trybooking.com/CPMHT⁠ Books Reading the Gospel of John through Palestinian Eyes- https://langhamliterature.org/reading-the-gospel-of-john-through-palestinian-eyes Praying Through the Psalms- https://langhamliterature.org/praying-through-the-psalms https://www.newarab.com/analysis/gazas-christian-minority-israels-unseen-victims ⁠Learn more about Langham Partnership Australia.⁠

    46 min
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In a world where Christianity in the West is increasingly being pushed to the margins in the post-Christendom era, there is a wealth of wisdom and insight to be gained from voices that have long resided in the margins. "Out of the Margins" highlights the insights of the experiences and perspectives of Christians from the Majority world who are intimately familiar with being a minority and marginalised. Hosted by Simon Nugent and Edgar Solis

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  • Creator
    Langham Partnership
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Langham Partnership
  • Show Website
    Out Of The Margins

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