In this weeks episode Ruth & I explore 3 very weighty questions 1) what are our thoughts on deconstruction 2) how to read for transformation and 3) how to develop patience in life.

Timestamps

00:00 - Intro

01:05 - Q1: Thoughts on deconstruction

04:25 - How different cultures worship differently

10:10 - Diversity is not a result of the fall!

13:13 - Evergreen Highlight: Dr Vince Bantu

• Book highlighted Urban Apologetics

• Language spoken: Ge’ez

• Haymanot = Theology

• Bisrat = The Gospel

• Nazrawi = Christian

16:30 - West African christians during King Mansa Musa’s reign

22:00 - Summary

28:30 - Q2: How to read for transformation.

29:00 - Introducing the Evergreen Reading System

29:30 Preliminary steps

1. Let your primary reading be scripture

2. Resolve to read good books multiple times

32:10 - Step 1: Prime your mind to find gold

Questions - why am I reading this? what stage of life am I at, what am I trying to gain from it?

33:43 - Step 2: Take Evergreen Notes.

• At the back of the book. Or in a separate note book.

• Page number

• A quote that captures the thrust of what the author was saying OR An interesting question which will prompt your memory when you return to the book in the future.

35:30 - The Meaning of Marriage example

40:15 - Step 3: Synthesis as you read.

42:30 - Ruths reading tips

46:00 - Q3: How to develop patience in life.

56:40 - Clarifying what we mean by ‘promises’

59:00 - Practical tips

01:01:00 - Consider the nature of Christian growth

01:01:40 - There’s a burden attached to your goals

1:02:00 - Closing

CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

The Evergreen Podcast:

Instagram: @Evergreen.podcast

If you want to listen to us on the go, here's the link to our Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Yu79ILw7aZnrR3oQQPzTm?si=3d7Yzp1lSJuvsy51xHsk3w&nd=1

Music used:

Yearn

West & Zander

Josh's Insta: JoshChabala

Ruth's Insta: Ruth.kendaaa