The Tru Tangazo Podcast

Raymond Bukenya, Tru Tangazo Uganda

A platform for conversations for mutual Enlightenment and Learning. A Roundtable of worldviews where there is seeking and sharing of Knowledge, Truth and Clarity on the contextually contentious issues shaping thought and faith in our society.

  1. 2d ago

    IF GOD IS EVERYWHERE, WHY DO WE ASK HIM TO COME?

    Where is God when we sing, “Holy Spirit, come into this place”?In this conversation, we explore the omnipresence and omnipotence of God and ask whether some of the ways we speak and sing about God reveal a misunderstanding of who He is.Could our language about inviting the Holy Spirit into a room sometimes reflect the way African Traditional Religion understands spiritual beings—as powers that need to be invited or summoned into a particular space?If God created the world and is present throughout His creation, is He waiting for us to invite Him in? Or should our worship and prayer flow from the reality that He is already present?We also explore:1. If God is omnipresent, who needs to draw near to whom?2. ⁠If God is already with us, what does it mean to “enter His presence”?3. ⁠Are worship leaders actually leading worship, or are they leading us in songs?4. ⁠If worship only begins when the singing starts, what were we doing before then?5. ⁠What does spiritual mapping and “clearing the atmosphere” before a service communicate about our view of God and demons?6. ⁠If God is omnipotent, why do we pray?7. ⁠Why does God ordain prayer as part of accomplishing His purposes?8. ⁠Are we sometimes more fascinated by what God can give us than by His power to transform hearts and minds?9. ⁠What does it mean to live as a Christian throughout the entire week rather than only during church services?We reflect on passages such as Psalm 139, Acts 17 and Colossians 3:1–3 and consider what it means to live with an awareness that God is not confined to a building, a worship service, or a particular moment.The question may ultimately be less “Where is God?” and more “Where are we in our relationship with God?”If God is with us everywhere, then our ordinary work, relationships, conversations, decisions and daily lives can all be lived to the glory of God.God's power is not only demonstrated by what He can give us. One of the greatest demonstrations of His power is His ability to change hearts, transform minds and bring people to Himself.Watch, think, and join the conversation.👍 Like💬 Comment with your thoughts🔄 Share this episode🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on faith, Scripture and cultureFollow Tru Tangazo on:📸 Instagram𝕏 X🎵 TikTok🌐 Visit our website for more resources and conversations.

  2. Aug 14

    Holy Communion: More Than Just a Meal?

    Holy Communion is more than just a meal. It is a memorial and a spiritual participation that points us back to what Christ accomplished on the cross.In this episode, we explore the connection between Holy Communion and the Passover, and why remembering Jesus’ final sacrifice is central to the practice.We also deal with some important issues:• Is Holy Communion meant to heal our problems or give us what we want?• Does being “unholy” mean we should stay away from the table?• What does Scripture actually mean by taking Communion “in an unworthy manner”?• Is holiness the same as sinlessness?• Why must we examine our hearts before participating?• What is the role of the Holy Spirit’s conviction—and why should conviction lead us to repentance?We are reminded that our salvation is not based on our worthiness, but on God’s grace. The disciples themselves were not worthy, yet Christ invited them to the table.Holy Communion should therefore be approached with reverence, understanding and a heart willing to repent—not as a “burning chip” to solve our problems, but as a powerful reminder of the gospel and Christ’s sacrifice.Watch, listen and join the conversation.Follow, Like & Subscribe to Tru Tangazo Uganda📲 Instagram | X | TikTok | YouTube🌐 Visit our website: trutangazo.org#TruTangazo #HolyCommunion #Theology #ChristianFaith #Gospel #JesusChrist #HolyCommunion #Christianity #Faith #BiblicalTruth

  3. Aug 11

    Is the Church your Pastor's other wife?

    Can ministry become an idol? Can a pastor be so devoted to the church that he neglects the very family God has entrusted to him? In this episode, we wrestle with one of the most uncomfortable but necessary conversations in Christian ministry: Who should be the priority in marriage?Many pastors and ministry leaders faithfully serve the church, yet their spouses and children often bear the cost of that service. Should that be the biblical model?In this conversation, we explore questions such as:* Can the church unintentionally become a pastor's "co-wife"?* What happens when the ministry constantly competes with the home for time, attention, and affection?* Should a minister's home always function as an extension of the church?* Does a pastor love the church more than his wife?* What does it really mean to be the "husband of one wife" and to lead one's household well?* If a man cannot lead his own household, what does Scripture say about his fitness for ministry?* Is family neglect a sacrifice for the Kingdom, or is it evidence of doctrinal misunderstanding?* Have modern ministry models borrowed more from NGOs and corporate success than from the New Testament?* Are we measuring ministry by attendance, budgets, and influence rather than faithful discipleship?* What happens when pastors build ministries that depend entirely on them instead of raising disciples who can carry on the work?* Was the Catholic tradition of clerical celibacy attempting to solve a problem that many Protestant churches still struggle with today?* In God's eyes, what comes first when ministry and marriage appear to collide?Join us as we examine what Scripture teaches about marriage, pastoral ministry, leadership, and discipleship, while challenging some of the assumptions that have shaped modern church culture.We'd love to hear from you:Can the church become a pastor's co-wife?Where should a minister draw the line between serving the church and serving his family?Share your thoughts in the comments below.If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more thoughtful discussions on theology, culture, and the Christian life.Follow us for more content:📸 Instagram𝕏 X (Twitter)🎵 TikTok

  4. Jun 16

    BAPTISM & "RE-BAPTISM" - Are you Sure you are Baptised?

    Are you Baptized? Are you sure your "Baptism" is the real Baptism? What would you do if you found out that you were "wrongly or forcefully baptised"?In this Episode of the Tru Tangazo Podcast, we bring some Theological Lugezigezi on this subject that has divided the church for centuries. We unintentionally shake some tables as we interrogate one of Christianity's core Sacraments. We advise that you pick up your expensive drink before .....1. What exactly is baptism according to Scripture—what does it mean and what does it signify?2. Is baptism primarily about salvation, obedience, church membership, or public confession? 3. Is baptism by immersion more “biblical” than sprinkling or pouring? How did we get to sprinkling?4. Does the method of baptism affect its validity? Should a church reject a previous baptism because it was done differently? 5. Should baptism be a requirement for belonging to a local church? Does everyone have to be Baptised?6. Why does this question of re-baptism arise so often when people change churches? Is "re-baptism" even theologically or biblically accurate?7. Should a believer be re-baptized out of conviction or obedience to a church policy? What happens when someone feels pressured to be re-baptized to belong?8. Does requiring re-baptism promote doctrinal clarity or church division? How has re-baptism contributed to fragmentation within the wider body of Christ?9. How should churches balance theological integrity with unity in the body of Christ?10. How should pastors guide believers who are confused or hurt by "re-baptism" requirements? Is teaching more effective than enforcing when it comes to baptism?Hashtags#baptism #baptist #faith #jesus #truthmatters #theology #biblicaltruth Please LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, AND YEESSSSSS ..... SUBSCRIBE to continue receiving Notifications of our latest Episodes. And you can follow us on our Website & Social platforms:https://trutangazo.org @TruTangazoUG on X (Twitter)tru.tangazo on Instagram.TRU TANGAZO UGANDA”Announcing Truth, Awakening Thought, Affirming Faith.”

  5. May 29

    Does the Holy Spirit Replace the Need for Theological Training?

    Theological Training – Necessary or Not, for “Anointed Pastors”?In this Episode of the Tru Tangazo Podcast, we bring some Theological Lugezigezi on this thing called: Theological Training. Is it necessary for all Pastors, or just for some that may feel the need for it?1) What exactly do we mean by theological training?2) Is Theological Training a Biblical idea or just an Invention of the Elite and Denominations to separate pastors from ordinary believers?3) Isn’t theological training a replacement for the Holy Spirit as the Teacher—or a tool used by Him to Equip the Preacher?4) Can someone be genuinely called by God and still be dangerously unsound in doctrine?5) What dangers arise when passion outruns knowledge? And who suffers when pastors are not theologically trained—the pastor or the people?6) Why do some pastors resist training, claiming “God taught me directly”? Can humility be measured by a willingness to be taught and corrected?7) What happens to a generation of believers raised on shallow theology?8) How much is enough Theological Training? Doesn’t a lot of it lead to Theological Lugezigezi instead?9) Is theological training, or the lack of it for that matter, to blame for the rampant false teaching in our churches? Who is to blame – personal weakness for individual Pastors, or a collective failure of the church?10) How particularly urgent is this conversation for the Ugandan church today?Hashtags#theology #pastor #training #theological #biblicaltruth #bible Please LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, AND YEESSSSSS ..... SUBSCRIBE to continue receiving Notifications of our latest Episodes. And you can follow us on our Website & Social platforms:https://trutangazo.org @TruTangazoUG on Xtru.tangazo on Instagram. TRU TANGAZO UGANDA”Announcing Truth, Awakening Thought, Affirming Faith.”

  6. May 3

    HAVE MARRIED PEOPLE LIED ABOUT MARRIAGE?

    Have Married People Lied About Marriage? In this Episode of our Podcast we try to Make Sense of the Rising Divorce Rates in our Society.We reflect on a number of questions surrounding this dilemma;• Have married people been honest about what marriage actually requires? • Is marriage harder than we were told—or are we less prepared than previous generations? • How is marriage commonly presented to single people—especially in church and social spaces? • Do we over-emphasize romance and under-emphasize responsibility? • What important truths about marriage are rarely spoken about publicly? • Is silence about hardship a form of dishonesty—or an attempt to protect the institution? • Why do many married people only share the “highlight reel” of marriage? • Is there pressure on married couples to appear successful even when they are struggling? • How does social media contribute to unrealistic expectations of marriage? • Are we afraid that honesty about difficulty might discourage others from marrying? • What if telling the truth about marriage is the very thing that saves it? • Are young people entering marriage emotionally and mentally unprepared? • How could the shock of marital difficulty affect commitment and perseverance? • Do unmet expectations play a role in early marital breakdown? • Is premarital counseling enough in today’s context? • Should we normalize ongoing marriage mentorship instead of crisis intervention? • If young people knew how hard marriage could be, would they still choose it?Have Married People Lied About Marriage? Hashtags#marriage e #biblicalmarriage #marriagecentre #marriagelife #marriageadvice #biblicaljustice #justiceexplained Please LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, AND YEESSSSSS ..... SUBSCRIBE to continue receiving Notifications of our latest Episodes. And you can follow us on our Website & Social platforms:https://trutangazo.org @TruTangazoUG on Xtru.tangazo on Instagram. TRU TANGAZO UGANDA "Announcing Truth, Awakening Thought, Affirming Faith.”

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A platform for conversations for mutual Enlightenment and Learning. A Roundtable of worldviews where there is seeking and sharing of Knowledge, Truth and Clarity on the contextually contentious issues shaping thought and faith in our society.