Wilderness Conversations

From gunshots in the Congo to a refugee camp in Kenya’s scorching north – this episode of WildernessConversations takes us on a raw, unforgettable journey. Martha Sales, writing under the pseudonym Anna Tikva brings the story to life in Held in His Hands. We join Atembo and Kiza, the real men behind this latest novel, as they recount fleeing rebel soldiers, escaping government military camps, and crossing borders with nothing but the clothes on their backs. In the most confronting of situations, they managed quiet moments of deep reflection, these two men share how a small, Bible based community in the Kakuma refugee camp changed everything not through miracles or spectacle, but through radical, unmistakable love. This is a story of survival, faith, and a hope that shines from them.

Martha lives in Paris, Ontario, Canada and is a member of the Grand River Christadelphian Church or ecclesia, Atembo Munga is from Eldoret Ecclesia in Kenya and Kiza Fidele is still from Kakuma Ecclesia but is currently studying and working in Nairobi, Kenya and attends on of the Christadelphian ecclesias in that city.

These two brothers called Kakuma Refugee Camp home for many years, but despite the harsh conditions are thankful for the experience as it brought them to Christ. The camp is located in the remote Turkana County of northwestern Kenya, currently houses over 300,000 refugees and asylum seekers from more than 25 countries. 

In the Forward of the book “Held in His Hands” written by Brother Jason Hensley of the Simi Hills Ecclesia, California, we are told:

Anna Tikvah has taken the real-life story (with some artistic license) of two Christadelphian young people. By telling this story, she allows us to step back from our myopic visions of our own lives, with all of our distractions, and to see God at work.

It is a story of two young men forced to flee the brutal crossfire of a war-torn homeland. The two young refugees endure the terrors of abduction and betrayal before seeking refuge behind the desolate gates of the Kakuma Refugee Camp. Amidst the ashes of their former lives, they find an unexpected sanctuary and a transformative faith that binds their broken hearts together in the promise of a future held in God’s hands. God’s presence is highlighted within these personal and national tragedies.

Author: sis ‘Anna Tikvah’
Format: Paperback, 373 pages

The book is available from:
– the Christadelphian Scripture Study Service
– Christadelphian Books & Literature
– Amazon

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Now also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wildernessconversations

From gunshots in the Congo to a refugee camp in Kenya’s scorching north – this episode of WildernessConversations takes us on a raw, unforgettable journey. Martha Sales, writing under the pseudonym Anna Tikva brings the story to life in Held in His Hands. We join Atembo and Kiza, the real men behind this latest novel, as they recount fleeing rebel soldiers, escaping government military camps, and crossing borders with nothing but the clothes on their backs. In the most confronting of situations, they managed quiet moments of deep reflection, these two men share how a small, Bible based community in the Kakuma refugee camp changed everything not through miracles or spectacle, but through radical, unmistakable love. This is a story of survival, faith, and a hope that shines from them.

Martha lives in Paris, Ontario, Canada and is a member of the Grand River Christadelphian Church or ecclesia, Atembo Munga is from Eldoret Ecclesia in Kenya and Kiza Fidele is still from Kakuma Ecclesia but is currently studying and working in Nairobi, Kenya and attends on of the Christadelphian ecclesias in that city.

These two brothers called Kakuma Refugee Camp home for many years, but despite the harsh conditions are thankful for the experience as it brought them to Christ. The camp is located in the remote Turkana County of northwestern Kenya, currently houses over 300,000 refugees and asylum seekers from more than 25 countries. 

In the Forward of the book “Held in His Hands” written by Brother Jason Hensley of the Simi Hills Ecclesia, California, we are told:

Anna Tikvah has taken the real-life story (with some artistic license) of two Christadelphian young people. By telling this story, she allows us to step back from our myopic visions of our own lives, with all of our distractions, and to see God at work.

It is a story of two young men forced to flee the brutal crossfire of a war-torn homeland. The two young refugees endure the terrors of abduction and betrayal before seeking refuge behind the desolate gates of the Kakuma Refugee Camp. Amidst the ashes of their former lives, they find an unexpected sanctuary and a transformative faith that binds their broken hearts together in the promise of a future held in God’s hands. God’s presence is highlighted within these personal and national tragedies.

Author: sis ‘Anna Tikvah’
Format: Paperback, 373 pages

The book is available from:
– the Christadelphian Scripture Study Service
– Christadelphian Books & Literature
– Amazon

https://wildernessconversations.com/

Now also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wildernessconversations

On the morning of July 30 and the age of 100, Jim Rosser fell asleep in the Lord. Jim was born in 1926, between the wars a few years before the Great Depression and subsequently lived many decades of service in Christ. This touching recording captures the final public words of Brother Jim Rosser, delivered via Zoom in 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Though he was well into his nineties and had lost his physical eyesight, he spoke with remarkable clarity and conviction from his heart and mind, offering a lifetime of spiritual wisdom. They were his last public words. His message serves as a powerful testament to a life of faith and a final exhortation to those seeking to walk with Christ. In this message, Jim explores the profound theme of how Christ dwells in the believer through His word, providing “heaven’s help” to overcome the human condition. He describes the human body as a house with many rooms, urging that Christ be given total access to every part of one’s life rather than just a partial invitation. Tracing the history of redemption from the Fall in Eden to the crucifixion, he highlights Jesus as the only man to perfectly return his free will to God, ultimately conquering death to become the victor of the “dark domain”. His exhortation, his last words of advice, his appeal, concludes with a stirring vision of the future Kingdom, where the dwelling place of God is finally with man and all tears, pain, and death are wiped away forever.

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Graeme Shugg lives in Adelaide, Australia and attends the Christadelphian Church or ecclesia that meets at Salisbury. Graeme is the author of a book published by the Christadelphian Scripture Study Service based on the life of King Hezekiah. 

Graeme joined us in episode “105 Asa The Healer” and he joins us again to share his passion for the life of one of Judah’s most extraordinary kings.

Graeme presents a biblical study of King Hezekiah, arguing that he stands as the second greatest type of Christ after Joseph. The discussion unveils Hezekiah’s extraordinary life, from surviving child sacrifice under his apostate father King Ahaz to becoming the king who “trusted in the Lord God of Israel” like no other. Graeme reveals stunning parallels between Isaiah 38 (Hezekiah’s illness) and Isaiah 53 (the Suffering Servant), explores the immediate fulfilment of the Immanuel prophecy in Hezekiah’s birth, and examines pivotal moments including his temple reformation, the dramatic Assyrian invasion where Rabshakeh challenged the very foundation of his trust, and the mysterious sundial sign. The conversation also delves into Hezekiah’s marriage to Hepzibah (possibly a Gentile princess) as a type of Christ’s Jewish-Gentile bride, his moment of pride before Babylonian envoys, and how his 15 extra years of life enabled the chain of redemption through Manasseh to Josiah. Rich with chronological detail, typological insights, and fresh perspectives on familiar passages, this episode offers both scholars and casual listeners a profound look at one of Scripture’s most compelling figures.

The book jacket says:

King Hezekiah was one of the greatest of Judah’s kings. In 2 Kings 18:5-7 we learn that “he trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor any that were before him.

For he clave to the LORD, and departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses. And the LORD was with him; and he prospered whithersoever he went forth.” This book of 250 pages outlines in detail the life of this great king from his birth right through his reign up to his death. It is a life full of trusting in God and provides wonderful lessons for us all.

Author: Graeme Shugg.  Paperback, 267 pages. Printed by the Christadelphian Scripture Study Service, January 2026. 

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“Most of our publications, will have the “structure of the book” but actually it’s a content list. It’s not a structure – we’re missing that dimension which is the way scripture is written”.

Stephen Palmer lives in Wales, UK and is a member of the Mumbles Christadelphian church or ecclesia and has authored a book entitled “The Tapestry of Scripture”

The book jacket says:

The Tapestry of Scripture encourages Bible readers to discover for themselves the fascination and beauty of the word patterns and literary shapes woven into Scripture. Once these patterns are identified and appreciated, reading the Bible becomes more effective. Passages which may at first seem repetitive or confusing can now be seen as intricately crafted as tapestries organised around a central spiritual truth.

Understanding the shape of Scripture in this way helps unlock a deeper understanding of the intended meaning of the inspired prophets and apostles. All that it requires is careful reading, attention to detail, and patience. The Tapestry of Scripture assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics, literary theory or the original languages of the Bible. It will be a valuable guide for any keen Bible reader who wants to understand more about the remarkable ways in which God’s Word has been written.

The book is available from The Christadelphian – https://thechristadelphian.com/

The Christadelphian Scripture Study Service – https://www.csss.org.au

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Tabby Ryan lives in Adelaide and is a member of the Mt Barker Christadelphian Church or ecclesia.

Over many years Tabby has lived in Kenya working with the local people and sharing her love of the gospel message.

Tabby has shared some of her reflections in a book recently published entitled: Give – A Story Of Poverty Resilience and Hope.

In conversation with Tabby, we discuss her yearlong volunteer experience in Kenya as she shares her experiences. At twenty-one she moved from Australia to a remote village to teach at a high school operated by the charity Agape in Action. She shares the struggle to come to grips with the stark contrast between her privileged upbringing and the extreme poverty faced by her students and neighbors along with details of the physical and emotional challenges of adapting to a new culture, including contracting malaria and navigating the complexities of local education.

Her reflection cant but help serve as a personal jolt, even a wakeup call to our responsibility to serve the less fortunate.

The book brief says:

This book is a story of poverty, resilience and hope. It is Tabby Ryan’s personal account of Agape in Action work in the village of Bungomia in Kenya and her inspiring stories related to that important work. For many who haven’t experienced this kind of work, it will transport readers into an entirely different world and let them take a peek into what happens in this remote part of Africa.

The book is available from the Christadelphian Scripture Study Service

All proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Agape in Action.

https://www.agapeinaction.com/makeadonation

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Kel Hammond is a long-standing member of the Christadelphian church or ecclesia in Yagoona, Sydney. A dedicated researcher and writer, Kel utilises Academia.edu as a platform for “private gospel extension,” sharing deep-dive theological papers with a global audience. He describes himself first and foremost as a Bible student who believes in the power of Scripture to make one “wise unto salvation”.

https://independent.academia.edu/KDH4

The Conversation

In this episode of Wilderness Conversations, Kel joins us to discuss his paper, “Genesis 1:1 Re-examined.” The discussion focuses on a fundamental shift in how we read the Bible’s opening verse, specifically the traditional understanding of the phrase “the heaven and the earth.”

Key Discussion Points

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the relentless stream of information and the constant “fracking” of your attention by social media platforms?

In this episode, we dive into a crucial conversation with Mark Vincent about Digital Discipleship, exploring how our ‘focus ‘attention’ has become a commodified resource that can lead to a form of “spiritual slavery” if left unchecked.

Rather than calling for a total retreat from modern technology, this discussion provides a balanced, ethical framework for navigating the digital age, touching on everything from the impact of AI on Bible study to the mental health challenges of the “religion of self” found in curated social feeds.

Join us as we explore how to cultivate a contemplative, Christ-centered mind in a world designed to keep you distracted, offering practical strategies for parenting, managing digital harms, and reclaiming your time for spiritual growth.

Mark Vincent lives in Combrook in the UK and is a member of the Christadelphian Church or ecclesia at Lapworth. Mark is the editor of The Christadelphian Magazine and has just published a very timely publication entitled “Digital Discipleship”.

The book jacket reads as follows:

We live in an era of unprecedented technological capability, but one which easily results in spiritual distraction. Digital Discipleship offers a refreshing and positive roadmap for tackling the challenges technology can present as we strive to live out Bible truth in the age of AI and infinite scroll. This book is an encouragement to engage with the digital world wisely and intentionally, being alert to the dangers, influences and distractions. Whether you are a digital native or still finding your way online, these pages aim to help resist some of the pressures and misdirection, increasing the joy of embodied faith and the power of a life rooted in God’s unchanging Word

Mark joins us on Wilderness Conversations.

The book is available from:

The Christadelphian  – https://thechristadelphian.com/

The Christadelphian Scripture Study Service – https://www.csss.org.au

Christadelphian Books & Literature

It is available in both hard and softcopy.

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What do frogs have to do with the French Revolution and modern woke ideology?

In this episode, Luke Foley, author of Three Frog-Like Spirits – The Lord’s Warning to Our Generation, unpacks one of Revelation’s most intriguing images. Drawing on biblical parallels from Exodus, the story of Ahab, and Genesis, Luke makes the case that the three frog-like spirits of Revelation 16 symbolise France’s revolutionary principles of liberty, fraternity, and equality and that these same spirits are powerfully at work in the world today. A thought-provoking conversation for anyone seeking to understand the signs of the times and stand firm in their faith.

Luke lives in Coventry, United Kingdom and is a member of the Coventry (West) church or ecclesia.

The book jacket says:

Israel back in the land proves that we are close to the establishment of the Kingdom of God. The Lord gives a special warning to the generation alive at his coming – quite possibly our generation. Revelation is a difficult book to understand, but one verse is crystal clear – Revelation 16:15. In this place the Lord says that he is coming, and to some, his appearance will be as a thief, resulting in them being found naked and exposed. We must do everything we can to avoid being found wanting, so that when our Lord returns, we are ready to receive him with joy alongside our family and friends.

What, then, is the danger? What could cause us to lose our garments so close to the coming of our Lord? The context shows that it is the frog-like spirits that have gone out into all the world. To be welcomed into the Kingdom, we must combat the frogs with the sword of the spirit. The best way to do this is to first identify the enemy and be absolutely sure we can spot the frogs croaking in our lives. it is conviction that leads to action, and so this book has been written to aid us in identifying the last great enemy of our community so that we can unite to fight together. God’s word will accomplish the purpose for which it is sent, and so we can be confident there will be believers who, having correctly understood the symbol of the frogs, keep their garments. May our Lord return to find us earnestly contending for the faith once delivered to the saints, that we might hear those beautiful words from his gracious lips: ‘Well done, thou good and faithful servant … enter thou into the joy of thy Lord’.

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John Schoenheit is a founding member of Spirit & Truth Fellowship International, which began in January 1989. He has invested over fifty years in Bible study, holds degrees in theology and philosophy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and has studied archaeology in Israel with Hebrew Union College and taken courses at Reformed Theological Seminary. He taught Old Testament History and other courses at the Way College and has travelled and taught all over the United States and in many countries around the world.

John has authored a number of books, and in the year 2000 started translation work on the Revised English Version, a translation of the Bible with an accompanying commentary. John ran a home church for many years and now currently has a weekly online fellowship. He lives in Southwest Florida with his wife Jenivee and enjoys kayaking and fishing.

John joins Wilderness Conversations to discuss his labour of love – the translation of the scriptures into English without the bias of a Trinitarian theology.

John discusses the development and philosophy behind the Revised English Version (REV) Bible translation, focusing on its translation approach, use of language, and the inclusion of commentary. John explains the challenges of translating ancient texts along with the inevitability of some bias and highlights the REV’s use of “Yahweh” instead of “Jehovah”.

The online version of the Revised English Version can be found here: https://revbible.com/

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