The Follower Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Katia Adams and Terran Williams to discuss the role of women in The Church and explore why a wound of which we seldom speak is, in fact, an issue of reconciliation that needs to be considered in the Christlike Spirit of Love. 

Katia is an author, preacher, and the founding pastor of The Table Boston. Her book, Equal, explores what the bible says about Women, Men and authority and her online course called Her Voice is designed to equip women preachers. Katia is also married to Julian with whom she is the director of Frequentsee Inc. and is the mother of two children

Terran is an author, speaker, and pastor of Signal church in Cape Town, South Africa. In his book, How God Sees Women, Terran points to God's desire for the unity of men and women, in creation, in the church, and in Christ in what has been described as a landmark book for our generation. Terran is also married to Julie and is the father of five children.  

Both Katia and Terran engaged in this conversation with a rare combination of conviction and grace that made it as encouraging as it was challenging.

If you (or someone you know) are wrestling with what to think or how to pray around the role of women in the Church and why that matters for the world, we hope that you'll be helped by this episode. 

For more on either Katia or Terran and to get their books and other resources, you can visit their respective websites. 

Katiaadams.org

Terranwilliams.com

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In this episode we sit down with two friends from very different world to discuss what reconciliation across the socio-economic divide that is so present in South Africa and many other parts of the world might look like. 

The gift of this conversation is that it's not purely theoretical. Both Dani and Brandon share insights on how we might become bridges in our divided societies that they have learned form participation in that holy, healing work. 

As always we pray that this conversation will help you follow Jesus to the depths of His heart and the ends of the earth, particularly into the lives of those who seem to be so different from you.

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In our desire to present a more balanced perspective on the current conflict happening in Israel and Palestine we wanted to speak to a Jew (As we did in the previous episode with Orna Grinman) and a Palestinian, which is what we have done in this episode.

Our guest for this conversation is Dr Salim Munayer.

Dr Munayer was born to a Christian Palestinian family in the city of Lydda where he interacted with the different Jewish, Muslim and Christian populations from a young age. From this diverse upbringing and after academic studies in theology, he founded Musalaha ('Reconciliation' in Arabic), an organisation promoting teaching, facilitation and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians where he has served as director for over 30 years. 

Dr Munayer is also adjunct Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Bethlehem Bible college and serves as the Regional Hub Coordinator of the Middle East and North Africa region for the Peace and Reconciliation Network (PRN) of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA).

To say that this conversation was challenging would be an understatement. Dr Munayer sheds a stark but necessary light on both the historical context of the current conflict as well as the ideological and political influences that, in his words, are normalising a genocide in our time. 

This episode is longer than most of our conversations and is not easy listening, but it is important. We pray it helps you engage in this issue and the broader issues of reconciliation in a more meaningful way. 

For all of the resources mentioned by Dr Munayer you can go to his website here.

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Few regions in the world are as historically contested and culturally contentious as Israel, Palestine and the surrounding areas.

It would be easier to avoid discussing the conflict that currently rages there, it would certainly be less risky, but a podcast on reconciliation at this moment in history would be remiss in avoiding this conversation for the sake of playing it safe. 

As a Jewish woman currently living in Jerusalem and inspired by her faith in Jesus (or Jeshua as she likes to call Him) Orna Grinman has been working for reconciliation between Jews and Arabs in this region for years. 

This podcast is far from the last word on the matter. It isn't trying to be. Instead, we hoped to have a discussion that wrestled with the tension of what has become a polarising conversation and to do so in such a way that ultimately pointed people to Jesus. 

I think we did that.

There were many questions I still had, and some of Orna's perspectives that I'm not sure I completely agree with, but overall I appreciated her humility and the very evident love she carries for Jesus and the people He has called her to serve. People that, without the love of Jesus it would have been easy for her to hate. 

If you would like to find out more about Orna's work you can go to Ot OoMofet Ministries to get connected.

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In this episode, we sit down with Lambert Bariho and Bruno Iradukunda.

As men who have every reason to hate one another having been on opposite sides of the Rwandan genocide, they have found a place in Jesus not only to come together but to work together for the healing of their nation.

You can learn more about Ellel ministries in Rwanda here

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In this episode, we sit down with Edwin Arrison and Cornelis Janse van Rensburg to discuss the inspiring story of The Pilgrimage of Grace. A work of reconciliation between the Dutch Reformed Church and The Moravian Church in Genadendal, South Africa. 

We also discuss important concepts about unity and reconciliation that both of these men have learned through many years of working for reconciliation in the South African context. 

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In this conversation with Langa Mbonambi from the We Will Worship Movement we hear his story of growing up in South Africa, his thoughts on reconciliation, the ways he is working to facilitate it in his context, and why (in the end) it all comes down to following Jesus. 

We also include a clip from the latest We Will Worship album, Izililo. You can find the full album here

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In this episode, we sit down with Chloe Snyder, a missionary with YWAM Durban, to discuss her insights and perspectives from completing a Masters in Reconciliation with The University of Winchester in England. 

If you're interested in some of the deeper invitations around the idea of reconciliation, or if you struggle with an internal conflict of your own, then I trust that this conversation will be a gift to you as it was to me. 

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In this episode, we sit down with Anneke Rabe and Nkosinathi Mbuyazi to kick off a series on reconciliation called One Heart. 

In conjunction with a 50-day prayer guide that 24/7 Prayer has put together, you can look forward to several conversations over the next few weeks exploring the call to reconciliation for those of us who follow Jesus.

You can learn more about 24/7 prayer and sign up for the 50-day prayer journey to receive your free prayer guide by clicking here. 

Nkosinathi Mbuyazi is the leader of 24/7 Prayer South Africa. In this episode, we sit down to discuss his journey in prayer, hear his reflections on why we tend to find prayer challenging and consider how we might reach a younger generation. 

To find out more about 24/7 Prayer South Africa including how to register your church or community to host a week of prayer you can visit their website at www.24-7prayerafrica.com