Missionary Minds

This week on The Africa Review in Five: Have we looked at all the fields? The forgotten majority: 800 words for 800 million.  Seth Meyers reminds us that while the majority of the world lives in cities, in Africa, the majority still live in rural areas. These areas are often overlooked and underserved, lacking access to basic necessities, education, and the Gospel. Meyers argues that the church needs to turn its attention to these forgotten 800 million people and find ways to reach them with the message of Christ. How can we reach them? Tune in to find out!

In this episode of Missionary Minds we discuss the one-flesh union between a man and his wife. How far does the union extend? Are husband and wife to be one-flesh in decision-making? In finances? In child-rearing? How can Christians go about thinking about oneness in their marriages.

Tune in for all this and more.

In this episode of The Africa Review in Five, we tackle the disturbing issue of child marriage, a practice that robs young girls of their childhood and future. We explore the devastating consequences of this harmful tradition, prevalent in many parts of Africa and beyond. 🌍 Join us as we delve into this important topic and explore how Christians can actively work to end child marriage in our communities. 🙏

There is endless debate about Christian unity. In this episode of The Africa Review in Five, we cut through the confusion and propose a simple, yet powerful criterion for unity: the degree of clarity in Scripture.We explore how focusing on what the Bible actually says, rather than on interpretations or traditions, can help Christians unite on essentials, while allowing for liberty and charity in areas where Scripture is less clear. Join us as we explore this refreshing approach to Christian unity and its implications for the church today.

In this episode we discuss what some of the key causes are of conflict with unbelievers. One may be tempted to think it's a host of different issues. However, when we analyse the teachings of Christ, many conflicts boil down to a very simple truth.

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Kenya is in chaos! Violent protests have erupted nationwide, sparked by a hefty tax increase on essential goods, including an eco-levy aimed at waste management. But there's more to the story than meets the eye. This unrest is a direct result of IMF-imposed environmental policies tied to a substantial loan.
In this episode of The Africa Review in Five, we explore the biblical perspective on these events. We'll discuss the dangers of debt, the Christian response to unjust policies, and our role as stewards of God's creation. Tune in to understand the deeper implications of Kenya's eco-tax revolt and discover a balanced approach to environmental responsibility. Don't miss it!

Does praying to ancestors invite blessings or curses? Paul Schlehlein explores the pervasive practice of ancestor worship in Africa, its surprising parallels with historical European traditions, and the dangers it poses to Christian faith. Discover how the fear of ancestral spirits and witches influences daily life, and why the Bible warns against seeking help from the dead. Learn how to find true peace and protection through faith in Jesus Christ, the only mediator between God and man. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode of The Africa Review in Five!

People struggle with in-law relationships. They can cause havoc in a relationship or be a blessing to one. Sometimes the causes of strain are from external pressure, the parents pushing in. However, other times the causes of strain are from internal sources, one spouse not effectively leaving.

How should Christians think through that?

Because of Africa’s history of slavery and racial discrimination, African governments often believe it is their duty to protect labourers from exploitation. They believe one of the ways to do this is to enact and enforce minimum wage laws, forcing businesses and employers to pay labourers no less than a stipulated amount. On the surface, this seems fair. After all, shouldn’t governments stop greedy businesses from exploiting desperate people?

Shouldn’t Christians support a minimum wage?

This past week has been marked by shocks, frustration, and what the Kenyan citizens may term as palpable failure in nation-building. When the protests, dubbed "Occupy Parliament", began on Tuesday the 18th of June, Wycliffe Muia reports that it all looked peaceful. However Anti-tax protesters in Kenya are in shock after a 29-year-old man was killed during the nationwide demonstrations against a new finance bill. Rex Kanyike Masai, who was protesting on Thursday in the centre of Nairobi, died of gunshot wounds, as reported by a doctor from a hospital in the capital, as per a local newspaper. Police fired tear gas and water cannons at largely peaceful protesters near parliament as lawmakers were debating proposals to bring in new taxes.

How should Christians think through this breakdown of the social contract between the Kenyan government and its citizens?