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Meet Amanda - my amazing incredible wife of just about seven months [tomorrow!] as we speak a little bit about our story of meeting with some thoughts on Singleness and Marriage - the hope is that Amanda will be joining me in some of my Season 6 episodes which i am, very excited about, but thought we would take some time out to introduce you to her voice and wisdom and Curiosity and fun. Enjoy! 

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Teboho Sebatsane is back and in the wake of the horrific Charlie Kirk and with the israel/Palestine conflict ever present in our minds, we lean in to have a conversation about what it means to be speaking the Truth about things that matter. 

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A landmark episode for the Out of the Fishbowl codcast as we have our first ever guest and what a conversation!. Join Brett "Fish" and Phinius [or is that Teboho?] Sebatsane as they talk about names and race and language and how white people and maybe also Black people can possibly show up better in the not so new South Africa. You do not want to miss this one. 

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'One thing a computer can do that most humans can't is be sealed up in a cardboard box and sit in a warehouse.' [Jack Handey]

i take life seriously and one of the things i take VERY seriously is my sense of humour and when it comes to misdirection, randomness and dark edgy humour, one of the people who has influenced me more than others is Jack Handey and i thought it was high time that i introduced him to you! 

Which of the 10 Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey that i shared here was your favourite? Please let me know! Enjoy!!! 

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i am NOT an expert on what is happening in Palestine/Israel, but i do know when it is time to say, "This is NOT okay!" and i have done enough reading and listening and watching to share some thoughts...

An 'Israel/Palestine for Dummies' conversation for anyone who still doesn't get it or who think it all began on October 7th 2024 and especially for any people of faith who still back Israel.

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The book i reference that was super helpful to me is 'On Palestine' by Noam Chomsky and Ilan Pappé 

Some of the novels that helped me understand the context include Blood Brothers – Elias Chacour and The Lemon Tree – Sandy Tolan.

The British MP i reference who changed his tune on Israel is Tory MP Mark Pritchard 

Two helpful faith conversations to watch on this topic are this one by Rev Munther Isaac from Christ at the Checkpoint conference in 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MieRvpAsXyw

And this titled 'A Christ-Centered Response in times of war' by Dr Lamma Mansour - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyufVi2mdsA&t=553s

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The final 10 of 30 practical tips for white people who realise they are on a journey of anti-racism. 

[21] Support Black business. 

[22] Invite someone who doesn't look like you for a meal/story-sharing opportunity.

[23] Treat those who work for you as human [Living vs Minimum wage]

[24] Commit to interrupt racism/prejudice #NotOnOurWatch

[25] Show up at a protest/meeting/conversation that doesn't benefit you.

[26] Invite someone who is doing race work and pay them!

[27] Visit a township - reason, relationship.

[28] Specifically for people with dogs.

[29] Move. 

[30] Some helpful things to consider:

         - The oppressed get to decide when we can “move on!” 

         - Black people cannot be racist. And they can. 

         - Reverse Racism is NOT a thing. 

         - There is no race card. 

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The second 10 of 30 practical tips for white people who realise they are on a journey of anti-racism. 

11.       Interrogate your words

12.       Learn about the history of words and meanings, nuance and context to increase sensitivity. 

13.       Be aware of your loud white space in the room. 

14.       Stop centering whiteness. 

15.       Own your white privilege

16.       Don’t whitesplain

17.       Understand the difference between ‘being white’ and ‘whiteness.’

18.       Everyone being treated the same is not Justice.

19.       Understand the term ‘the better black/coloured/indian’ and how to avoid promoting that.

20.   Don’t place conditions on the acceptance of people who don’t look like you.

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The first 10 of 30 practical tips for white people who realise they are on a journey of anti-racism. 

1.        Start reading some helpful books. 

2.       Change up the voices you listen to.

3.       Make every effort to call people by their name, or the name they would like               to be called.

4.       See colour. And let that be a really good thing. No to colourblindness.

5.       Recognise and acknowledge the dignity of those who don’t look like you.

6.       Work at unlearning your stereotypes.

7.        Do your homework before hitting share [Positive stories in abundance!]

8.        Learn the basics of the predominant black African language in your area.

9.        Interrogate the spaces you are in. 

10.      Spend a lot of time listening

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Have you lost a friend? Or maybe many friends? This episode of Out of the Fishbowl takes a lot at the pain and grief associated with losing a frinedship which doesn't carry the kind of scars that are visible when someone dies or a marriage ends and yet can hurt in as extreme a way. And what does having an Open Door policy mean when it comes to those who have walked away? 

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In a country where 60% of children grow up without a biological father present, an organisation called Heartlines created a programme called Fathers Matter which works towards the Positive Active Presence of Men in the lives of Children. This conversation explains why and how you can benefit from it, or get involved... 

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