Podcasts about maisha

As we continue in our study of the book of James, Pastor Dalton walks us through why we aren't the main character in our life. When we claim Jesus as Lord and Savior, there are some things that aren't up for debate- we have a responsibility to act. But what does that look like exactly. Join for this and more!**********

When we hurt someone, our immediate instinct is self-defense—saying things like "I was just joking" to shift the blame. In this week's message, guest speaker Pastor Patrick Holden dives into James 3:1–12 and Ephesians 4:29 to show why these weak explanations miss the mark. Our words hold massive power for destruction, and true relational repair doesn't come from self-help or trying harder. Instead, it requires a posture of desperation for the Holy Spirit to transform us from the inside out, moving us away from defensive excuses and into genuine, humble reconciliation.**********

Wanafunzi wakimbizi wanajenga upya maisha yao nchini Australia kupitia mpango mpya wa majaribio ya makazi, unaounganisha masomo yao ya chuo kikuu na viwanda ambapo kuna uhaba mkubwa wa wafanyakazi kama vile uuguzi.

It's easy in a digital culture to confuse passive agreement with real transformation. We hit "follow," nod along to good theology, and mistake a mental checklist for living faith. But what if your belief is perfectly accurate, yet completely dead?In this episode of The Tempering, special guest Pastor Matt Geppert digs into James 2:14–26 to challenge the trap of passive consumption. Unpacking James' stunning claim that even demons have an orthodox belief in God, this study reveals why true faith is never just intellectual assent. If you're ready to break out of the loop and step into active obedience, this is your practical guide.**********

Katika mji wa Goma mashariki mwa Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo (DRC), ambako miongo ya vita imeacha maelfu ya watoto bila familia, elimu au usalama, Lydie Mbusa Mwenge ameweka maisha yake katika mstari wa mbele wa kupigania haki za wasichana walioathiriwa na vita. Mwenge ni mwanzilishi na mratibu wa shirika la Action Intervention des Femmes Entrepreneurs pour le Développement, linalojikita katika kulinda na kuwawezesha wasichana walio chini ya umri wa miaka 18, hususan wale manusura wa ubakaji, kupoteza familia zao au kulazimika kuishi mitaani. Bi. Lydie Mwenge amezungumza na Flora Nducha wa Idhaa hii, ungana nao.

We live in a tier-list culture conditioned to favor clout, success, and status while overlooking everyone else. But what if playing favorites directly contradicts the heart of God? In this episode of The Tempering (Season 2 of our Year of the Forge: Mind of the Maker), Pastor Dalton digs into James 2:1–13 to confront the destructive trap of partiality. Using our Inductive Bible Study blueprint—Observation, Interpretation, and Application—he unpacks James' vivid illustration of the rich and poor man to expose the hidden biases in our own hearts. If you're ready to break out of the cultural ranking trap and view your community through the lens of radical mercy, this study is your practical guide.**********

Leo tunakupeleka Zimbabwe kwa mwanaharakati wa haki za wanawake na wasichana kutoka asasi ya kiraia ya “Unlimited Hope Alliance”. Kandoni mwa moja ya mikutano ya Zama Zijazo ya Umoja wa Mataifa hapa New York Marekani alipata fursa ya kuzungumza na Flora Nducha wa Idhaa hii akipaza sauti kwa viongozi wa dunia kuhakikisha wanawake na wasichana wa vijijini hawapewi kisogo katika ajenda za maendeleo, elimu na teknolojia. Flora Nducha anafafanua zaidi alichomueleza katika taarifa hii

Watoto tisa waliokuwa wakihusishwa na vikosi vya ulinzi katika Jimbo la Equatoria Magharibi nchini Sudan Kusini wameanza safari mpya ya maisha baada ya kutambuliwa, kuachiliwa na kukabidhiwa kwa ajili ya kurejeshwa katika familia na jamii zao.

The Word of God doesn't exist to affirm us—it exists to transform us. In a digital culture that thrives on scrolling and passive consumption, it's dangerously easy to treat Scripture the same way: looking at the truth, seeing what needs to change, and immediately forgetting it.In this talk. Lux Digital Church welcomes special guest Pastor Stevie Flockhart from 901 Church. Diving into James 1:19–27, Pastor Stevie challenges the trap of passive faith. Using James' famous mirror metaphor and a highly relatable story about an expensive airport baggage disaster, he breaks down what it practically looks like to move from being a mere "hearer" of the Word to an active "doer" .**********

Ever feel like you're doing "Bible study" wrong? You open the pages, read a few verses, get confused or bored, and close it feeling more guilty than before. In a digital culture drowning in information, we've been given plenty of access to Scripture, but very little training on how to actually read it. We treat it like a textbook to master or a checklist to complete, rather than a space to be transformed.In this episode, we're changing the approach.Welcome to the Season 2 premiere of the Year of the Forge: Mind of the Maker. In this session, Pastor Andy (Chinomage) kicks off our summer series, The Tempering, by tackling biblical illiteracy head-on. We aren't just talking about the Bible; we are walking through a repeatable, lifelong blueprint called Inductive Bible Study.**********

We live in a grind culture that demands a constant image of strength and success, making any admission of weakness feel like a massive risk. But what if hiding your flaws is exactly what's keeping you spiritually and emotionally stuck?In the finale of our series The Refining, Pastor Mark dives into a radical truth that flies in the face of modern influencer culture: God's power is made perfect in our weakness, not our polished performance. Looking at biblical examples like the apostle Paul, Mark shares a deeply personal update on his own battle with burnout and why he is stepping into an 8-week sabbatical. If you're tired of running on empty and relying on your own grit, this message is your invitation to stop performing and start practicing genuine vulnerability.**********

Every great hero—and every great villain—has an origin story that shapes their future. But what happens when yours is filled with broken cycles, trauma, or habits you desperately want to break?In this message from our series The Refining, Pastor Mark looks at the generational drama of Joseph in Genesis to unpack a powerful truth: true spiritual health requires us to confront our past. You don't have to live by the script handed down to you. It's time to step into a new, supernatural identity and become who you were actually created to be.CONTENT REFERENCES:Theo Von Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CihTN2GQymcMark Manson Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfiBDuUVc-A&t=314s**********

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina ambayo inamulika harakati za kudhibiti mlipuko wa Ebola zinaendelea huko DRC na Uganda. Maafisa wa WHO walipozungumza na waandishi wa habari huko Geneva, Uswisi walitoa ufafanuzi wa masuala kadhaa ikiwemo chanjo na nini cha kufanya ili jamii iwe kitovu cha udhibiti wa maambukizi.Hadi sasa  Tani 30 za vifaa vya dharura vya kukabiliana na Ebola zimewasili Bunia, mashariki mwa DRC, ndani ya siku nne kwa msaada wa ujumbe wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa MONUSCO. Vifaa hivyo ni pamoja na dawa, vifaa vya maabara, PPE na mahema ya kuhudumia wagonjwa. Wakati huo huo MONUSCO inaendelea kuelimisha wananchi kuhusu njia za kujikinga, huku WHO ikisema zaidi ya watu 600 wanashukiwa kuwa na Ebola na vifo 139 vinavyohusishwa na ugonjwa huo vimeripotiwa tangu mlipuko huo kuanza.Tukisalia na Ebola, Ili vifaa vya Ebola vifike kwa wakati, wako mashujaa nyuma ya pazia wanaohakikisha kila mzigo unasafiri salama. Miongoni mwao ni Milton Oloo, mwenye miaka 30 ya uzoefu wa kupakia mizigo JKIA nchini Kenya, ambaye sasa yuko mstari wa mbele kusaidia safari za ndege za Umoja wa Mataifa, UNHAS. “Tunachokifanya hapa leo ni kuhakikisha kwamba mizigo inayoelekea Congo DRC imepangwa vizuri na kupakiwa ipasavyo ili isiharibike. Pia naona fahari na Maisha ya watu yanayookolewa  nafurahi”.Na jukwaa la 13 la miji dunini WUF13 linaelekea ukingoni Baku Azerbaijan likijadili changamoto ya makazi duniani, Rehema Kishoa kutoka Tanzania Mkurugenzi Msaidizi wa Uzingatiaji wa Mipango ya Matumizi ya Ardhi kutoka Tume ya Taifa ya Mipango ya Matumizi ya ardhi anasema wao wamechukua hatua kukabili changamoto hiyo.Na katika kujifunza lugha ya Kiswahili, leo mchambuzi wetu ni Dkt. Josephat Gitonga, ambaye ni Mhadhiri katika Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi nchini Kenya, kwenye kitivo cha Tafsiri na Ukalimani anafafanua maana ya methali “Kware hutetemekea majanini.”Mwenyeji wako ni Rashid Malekela, karibu!

Licha ya kuwa na Shahada ya Utafiti wa Binadamu,Sanaa ya Uchoraji imempa fursa ya kumudu Maisha, Kutana na  Cletus Kenedy.

Have you ever needed someone to just meet you where you are in life, and just listen to you? It's commonly called "sitting in the mud" with someone. Pastor Dalton talks about the importance of sitting with people and REALLY seeing them for who they are. Not some kind of project, or category, or just an audience to speak at, but a real person to be present with. We would love for you to journey with us as we unpack this together!**********

What do you do when the unimaginable happens? When you lose everything you love, is it possible to find "treasure" in the wreckage of grief?Pastor Mark sits down with Tammy, a long-time friend of Lux Digital Church, to discuss one of the most difficult chapters of Emotionally Healthy Discipleship: Finding Treasure in Grief and Loss. Tammy shares her raw and powerful story of losing two children—her son, Matthew, and nine years later, her daughter, Alex. We often hear that "everything happens for a reason," but the reality of grief is far more complex. Tammy talks about how the supernatural presence of God sustains us when we should be defeated—and how God can transform even our deepest tragedies into a platform for His grace.**********

You've been so busy achieving that you forgot how to feel — and sis, that's not success, that's survival. In this episode, my guest expert Maisha Khalfani, Sensual Somatic Coach, and I are pulling back the curtain on why women keep sacrificing their pleasure to perform, to produce, and to keep everybody else comfortable. We talk about the real signs your body has been screaming at you that you've been too disconnected to hear. This is a wake-up call. It's time to stop outsourcing your joy and get back in your damn body!To connect with Maisha and learn more about her community, visit: sensualenergyalchemy.comFor more resources to support you in feeling your own power, authority, audacity and alignment like never before and to start using it in your life now, visit: https://stan.store/latoyaz

Welcome to Episode #149 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which this week sees Imran reconnect with London-based drummer, percussionist and band leader, Tim Doyle. As a key component to leading ensembles including Maisha, Cykada, Your Brother's Keeper and Uniri, Tim leads the charge for progressive and club-centric jazz and electronic fusion most aptly through his NRG series. A boundlessly-talented and versatile artist, Tim has consistently cultivated unhindered perspectives for his music that place the emphasis on the energy born of improvisation and collaboration. Now celebrating the fifth instalment of Chiminyo's NRG series, Tim joins us from his current tour to discuss the NRG series, the ideals of improvisation, life as an independent musician plus the upcoming Your Brother's Keeper project with Gary Bartz. For more info and to explore Chiminyo's music further, please visit Bandcamp: https://chiminyo.bandcamp.com/music This conversation was recorded as part of Blue-in-Green:RADIO's programming for International Jazz Day 2026 with this podcast episode comprising of the full and unedited conversation. A huge thank you to Tim for being so gracious with his time and for gifting us an excellent conversation. www.blueingreenradio.com www.blueingreenradio.com/p/listenlive.html TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky to host from all over the world and to geek out musically with us.

If you spend a lot of time gaming, grinding, or leveling up your career but still feel like you're hitting an invisible ceiling, this video is for you. We often think the answer to every problem is to just "push harder," but what if the limits you're fighting are actually meant to form you? In this talk, Pastor Andy explores the vital difference between the resistance that strengthens us and the ceilings that define us. Drawing from Genesis and Peter Scazzero's Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, we look at why surrendering to our limits is actually an acknowledgement that we are not God. **********

Je, unajua jinsi yakuzungumza kuhusu gharama ya maisha ukitumia Kiingereza?

Is it possible to be spiritually mature but emotionally immature? In this message, Pastor Mark dives into the core of our new series, "The Refining," exploring the deep connection between our spiritual lives and our emotional well-being.For years, many have tried to replace genuine emotional health with more spiritual activity—praying more, reading more, or joining more small groups—hoping it will fix the messiness of our relationships and internal anxiety. But the truth is, spiritual activity is not a substitute for emotional maturity; they must work hand in hand.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Welcome to Lux Digital Church2:52 - Part 2 of "The Refining" Series4:12 - True Spiritual Health = Deep Emotional Health7:10 - Why Spiritual Activity Can't Replace Emotional Maturity12:50 - The "Tex-Mex" Jesus Illustration19:21 - Americanized Jesus vs. The Crucified Jesus26:32 - Taking Up Your Cross**********

Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia sitisho la mapigano katika Mashariki ya kati, kilimo endelevu kinachowakwamua wakimbizi na wenyeji Kakuma nchini Kenya, na mafunzo ya UNDP ya uchimbaji salama wa madini ya ujenzi nchini Tanzania.Umoja wa Mataifa umekaribisha tangazo la Rais wa Marekani Donald Trump la kuongeza muda wa sitisho la mapigano kati ya Marekani na Iran, ukisema hiyo ni hatua muhimu kuelekea kupunguza mvutano kati ya mataifa hayo mawili.Maisha ya wakimbizi katika eneo la Kakuma, kaskazini mwa Kenya, yanaanza kubadilika kwa kasi kupitia miradi ya kilimo na lishe inayowezeshwa na mashirika ya Umoja wa Mataifa likiwemo lile la Mpango wa Chakula Duniani  (WFP) na la Chakula na Kilimo (FAO). Kwa ushirikiano na Serikali ya Kaunti ya Turkana chini ya ufadhili wa  Muungano wa Ulaya (EU) sasa wakimbizi wana uwezo wa kuzalisha chakula chao wenyewe, kuboresha lishe, na kujenga maisha ya kujitegemea.Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa  la Mpango wa Maendeleo (UNDP), kwa kushirikiana na Tume ya Madini nchini  Tanzania katikati mwa wiki iliyopita yaani Aprili 16 na 17 wamefanya warsha ya mafunzo mkoani Singida katikati mwa nchi. Mafunzo hayo yamelenga kuimarisha ujuzi wa uchimbaji salama, unaozingatia sheria, na wenye faida kwa wanawake na vijana wanaojihusisha na uchimbaji mdogo wa madini ya ujenzi.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!

Maisha ya wakimbizi katika eneo la Kakuma, kaskazini mwa Kenya, yanaanza kubadilika kwa kasi kupitia miradi ya kilimo na lishe inayowezeshwa na mashirika ya Umoja wa Mataifa likiwemo lile la Mpango wa Chakula Duniani  (WFP) na la Chakula na Kilimo (FAO). Kwa ushirikiano na Serikali ya Kaunti ya Turkana chini ya ufadhili wa  Muungano wa Ulaya (EU) sasa wakimbizi wana uwezo wa kuzalisha chakula chao wenyewe, kuboresha lishe, na kujenga maisha ya kujitegemea. Feissal Kirwa anasimulia.

What if the things you use to protect yourself are actually the very things hurting you and the people you love? In a world that tells you to "be yourself," and a church that tells you to "die to yourself," which path is the right one?In the premiere of our new series, The Refining, guest speaker Zach (Saint Bear) dives into the messy intersection of spiritual formation and emotional health. Using a "Nerd-egesis" that bridges the gap between D&D logic and the core emotions of Inside Out 2, Zach explores the biblical concept of the "True Self" versus the "False Self".In this video, we discuss:The False Dichotomy: Why the Bible doesn't call you to die to the person God made you to be, but rather to the "false self" you built to protect yourself.Masterpiece vs. Junk: Unpacking the Greek word poema in Ephesians 2:10: you are God's intentional craftsmanship.The Inside Out Effect: How core beliefs like "I'm only loved if I perform" create protective mechanisms that eventually start "breathing fire" on your life.Being Before Doing: Why God is more concerned with who you are becoming than what you are doing.The invitation of the Gospel isn't just to work harder; it's to discover your true self by discovering God.TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome back to the Fancy Couch: Intro to "The Refining" 2:03 — A Lux Milestone: Introducing Guest Preacher Zach (St Bear) 5:10 — The D20 Roll: Setting expectations for the message 6:35 — The Culture War: "Be Yourself" vs. "Die to Yourself" 8:00 — Key Statement: Be with God, become who you are meant to be 10:30 — The False Self: Unpacking Ephesians 4:22 11:40 — You are a Poema: God's intentional craftsmanship 13:50 — Nerd-egesis: Core beliefs and Inside Out 2 15:50 — When protective mechanisms start "breathing fire"**********

Life is not a full stop. It's a comma.But for many men, it doesn't always feel that way.In this episode of Men Men Men, we sit down with Sebastian Mwaikambo for a deep and honest conversation about masculinity, emotional pressure, and the silent battles men face every day. From his journey in media to leadership and now marketing, Sebastian brings a unique perspective on what it means to be a man in today's world.Together with psychologist Nadia, we go beyond surface-level conversations and explore the mental and emotional realities of men,  the pressure to stay strong, the fear of vulnerability, and the difference between being emotionally in control and emotionally shut down.This episode asks difficult but necessary questions: What do men do with what they feel? Who do they turn to when things are not okay? And at what point does silence become dangerous?Because sometimes, what looks like strength… is just survival.This is a conversation about identity, healing, and the courage to continue  even when life feels like it's coming to an end.Because maisha siyo nukta.Ni koma.

Have you ever felt like your spiritual life was just a pile of cold ashes? Maybe you are dragging yourself into church because it's what you "should" do, or you're feeling completely burnt out by work and the chaos of life. We often think Easter is a closed book once the resurrection is over, but for the followers of Jesus, it was actually the start of a brand new story.In the conclusion of our Ash and Ember event, Pastor Mark shares a powerful story about the hidden warmth beneath the surface. Just like the embers from a campfire can be reignited with a simple breath, Jesus wants to move past "saving" you to truly igniting your heart again.**********

In this special kickoff to our Ash and Ember holiday event, Pastor Mark explores the first half of the Easter story: a story where everything that could go wrong, did. We often focus on the victory of the resurrection, but we cannot truly appreciate the "ember" without first walking through the "ash" of Gethsemane and the betrayal of the disciples.In this video, we discuss:- The Triumphal Entry Misunderstanding: Why the religious leaders, the crowds, and the Romans all missed who Jesus really was. -The Last Supper Gut Punch: The moment Jesus revealed that his own inner circle: his most loyal companions: would be the ones to betray and desert him.- The "Ash" of Betrayal: Why the loyalty of the disciples burned up just when it mattered most.Timestamps0:00 — Welcome to the Lux On-Demand Family 2:18 — Introducing "Ash and Ember": Our first seasonal holiday event 3:34 — The "Plague of Appliances": When everything breaks at once 4:55 — When life falls apart: Grief, loss, and broken relationships6:37 — The "Ash" of the Easter Story: The part we often skip 7:20 — Palm Sunday: The 10,000 foot view of the Triumphal Entry 8:00 — Three groups of people who completely misunderstood Jesus 10:24 — The Last Supper: A sacred meal turned upside down11:35 — "One of you will betray me": The first sign of the fire13:00 — The desertion of the 12: Why loyalty isn't always enough14:46 — Moving toward Gethsemane: Entering the olive grove**********

Vita vya Mashariki ya Kati vimeingia mwezi wa pili huku ghasia zikiongezeka katika maeneo kadhaa, ikiwemo Lebanon, Iran na Ghuba. Mlinzi wa amani wa Kikosi cha Mpito cha Umoja wa Mataifa nchini Lebanon UNIFIL ameuawa baada ya kombora kulipuka katika kituo cha Umoja wa Mataifa karibu na Adchit Al Qusayr, huku mwingine akiwa mahtuti hospitali. Flora Nducha na Taarifa zaidi

Are you playing it safe in the "plains" of your life while God is calling you to take the mountains? Most of us are content with just enough peace and just enough comfort to get by: but God has an inheritance waiting for you that requires a climb.In our 5th birthday message, Pastor Mark lays out the vision for what's to come next at Lux Digital Church. Drawing from the story of Caleb in Joshua 14, we explore what it means to keep the same "fire in your bones" at year five as you had on day one.**********

Pastor Dalton and Pastor Andy close out our series on spiritual formation with a Q&A! They answer questions submitted by YOU, the community and church body here at Lux. While there are a limited number of questions that we answered in this video, the conversation doesn't end here. We have a growing Discord that is alive and active, and it's full of people who are seeking answers. So if you have questions of your own, feel free to comment below, or join our Discord to discuss it directly with the pastors there!**********

Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Mpango wa Chakula Duniani (WFP) na wadau wake chini ya mpango Kilimo na Msaada wa Masoko (AMS), vijana nchini Uganda wamepata mafunzo ya vitendo kuhusu mbinu za kisasa za ufugaji nyuki. Mafunzo hayo yamewasaidia kukimu mahitaji yao kupitia uzalishaji wa asali. Feissal Kirwa anaangazia simulizi ya kijana mmoja mnufaika wa mradi huo.

What do you do when the people who are supposed to love you most are the ones who let you down? Nathan Artt grew up in the middle of chaos: suffering through family substance abuse, physical violence, and eventually being abandoned by both parents by the time he was 17. Despite holding scoring records on the basketball court and a 4.0 GPA, he was "passionately against" the idea of religion.In week 5 of The Crucible, Pastor Mark welcomes his friend Nathan Artt (Ministry Solutions Group) to share his testimony at Lux Digital Church. This isn't just a story about "refrigerator awards" and Ivy League offers: it is a raw look at how God works uniquely through our suffering to form something new**********

We often think that if we follow the "rules" of faith: reading our Bibles, praying, and serving, that God owes us a comfortable life. We want a boss who pays us for our work, not a God who transforms us through our trials. But what if suffering isn't just a hurdle to get over, but a vital part of your spiritual formation?In part four of "The Crucible", Pastor Mark explores the redemptive power of suffering. Drawing from the lives of the Apostle Paul, James, and Brother Lawrence, we look at how God uses discomfort to develop a strength of character that cannot be found anywhere else.**********

Do you ever feel like your brain is a "surprise encounter" in an RPG? You finally sit down to pray or be still, and within 15 seconds, your mind is bombarded by anxiety, distractions, or a "to-do" list that feels like a final boss. Spiritual formation isn't about having a perfectly silent mind: it is about having a redirected one.- The "Lev" Command Center: Why the Biblical word for "heart" actually refers to your inner monologue and how to guard it.- Fighting Lavos: Identifying the "proud obstacles" and strongholds that set themselves up against the truth of God in your mind.- The Art of the "Rep": Why a wandering mind isn't a failure, but an opportunity to train your "return" to God's presence.- The 3-Breath Return: A practical, 30-second tool to Acknowledge, Release, and Receive God's peace in the middle of your busiest day.Stop "button mashing" through your spiritual life and feeling like a fraud. Formation happens when we abide: and abiding starts with taking your thoughts captive.**********

"Hakuna maisha ya baadaye! Siyaoni maisha ya baadaye kwani sioni wanaoshikamana nasi!" Hayo ni sehemu tu ya maoni ya watoto walioko Ukanda wa Gaza, eneo la Palestina linalokaliwa kimabavu na Israeli wakati huu ambapo makombora yanaendelea kurindima, mustakabali wao uko mashakani, na wanachohitaji kama inawezekana ni amani na ujenzi mpya wa makazi ili waweze kurejea katika maisha ya kawaida ndani ya nyumba zao na kuacha kuishi kama wakimbizi katika ardhi yao wenyewe. Rashid Malekela anatupeleka kwenye makazi yao huko Gaza! 

Are you satisfied with just "checking the boxes" of your faith, or do you long for something deeper?In Part 2 of our series, The Crucible, Pastor Mark explores the difference between being merely "shaped" by religious habits and being completely "melted down" and transformed by the presence of God. Spiritual formation isn't about sin management—it's about your time in God's presence changing you at the deepest level.

Are you tired of treating your faith like a "grind" in an RPG? We often approach spiritual disciplines like we are trying to level up a skill tree: if we just read enough, pray enough, or "do" enough, then we will finally be "good Christians." But what if the point of your faith isn't the destination, but the doorway?In the kickoff of our new series, The Crucible, Pastor Druzi explores the shift from performing spiritual disciplines to experiencing spiritual formation. This is part of our Year of the Forge journey: moving from the "what" of our faith to the "how" of being changed by God's presence.In this video:

Katika maeneo ya migogoro, redio huwa nguzo ya utulivu. Mathalani Mashariki mwa Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo DRC, Radio Okapi ya Umoja wa Mataifa imekuwa sauti ya kuaminika na kuwasaidia wakimbizi kusaka usalama tangu kuanzishwa kwake mwaka 2002 kama sehemu ya ujumbe wa kulinda amani wa Umoja wa Mataifa nchini humo MONUSCO. Mmoja wa wakimbizi kutoka Mashariki mwa DRC ambaye sasa anaishi kambi ya wakimbizi ya Kyangwali nchini Uganda amemweleza John Kibego kutoka Redio washirika wetu Kazi Njema FM ya mjini Hoima jinsi matangazo ya redio Okapi yalivyonusuru maisha yake wakati wa vita

Hii leo jaridani Anold Kayanda wa Idhaa hii amezungumza na Wakili Amon Mpanju, Naibu Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Maendeleo ya Jamii, Jinsia, Wanawake na Makundi Maalum kutoka Tanzania aliyehudhuria Mkutano wa Kamisheni ya Maendeleo ya Kijamii (CSocD64).Mashirika ya kibinadamu ya Umoja wa Mataifa leo yametoa onyo kali kuhusu hali mbaya ya kibinadamu inayowakumba watoto nchini Sudan. Mashirika hayo lile la kuhudumia watoto UNICEF, la afya WHO na Ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya Haki za Binadamu wamenasema ghasia zisizoisha, njaa na magonjwa vinawasababisha watoto kupoteza Maisha na kudhoofika, huku mashambulizi dhidi ya vituo vya afya na vikwazo vya upatikanaji wa misaada vikizorotesha juhudi za kuwaokoa. Akizungumza na waandishi wa habari mjini Geneva, msemaji wa UNICEF, Ricardo Pires, amesema “Katika baadhi ya maeneo ya jimbo la Darfur Kaskazini, zaidi ya nusu ya watoto wote wanakabiliwa na utapiamlo mkali, si makadirio, si mfano, imethibitishwa.”.Kikosi cha 12 cha Ulinzi wa Amani kutoka Tanzania TANZBAT 12 kinachohusumu nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Condo DRC chini ya mpango wa Umoja wa Mataifa nchini humo MONUSCO kimeendelea kudumisha uhusiano wa kijamii na wakazi wa mji wa Beni Mashariki mwa DRC, kwa kutoa msaada wa vifaa vya elimu kwa wanafunzi katika shule ya msingi Ngite iliyopo eneo la Mavivi. Mkuu wa shule hiyo Neema Nyamwaka amewashukuru walinada amani hao kutoka Tanzania kwa kujali sekta ya elimu.Leo ni siku ya mikunde duniani Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la chakula na kilimo FAO likisistiza umuhimu kwa chakula hicho kwa lishe na mazingira. Huko Kigoma Tanzania FAO kupitia mpango wa Pamoja wa KJP imekuwa ikitoa mafunzo kwa wakulima kuhusu umuhimu wa mazao ya jamii ya mikunde huyu ni mmoja wa wanufaika wa mafunzo hayo.Na katika kujifunza lugha ya Kiswahili, leo mchambuzi wetu ni Dkt. Josephat Gitonga, ambaye ni Mhadhiri katika Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi nchini Kenya, kwenye kitivo cha Tafsiri na Ukalimani anafafanua maana ya methali “Atokeapo mtoto wa fuko mshike japo wawinda fuko.”Mwenyeji wako ni Rashid Malekela, karibu!

Katika mpaka kati ya Jamhuri ya Afrika ya Kati CAR, na Sudan, maelfu ya familia waliokimbia makazi yao kutokana na vurugu wanapokea msaada wa chakula unaookoa maisha kutoka kwa Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Mpango wa Chakula Duniani WFP uliosafirishwa kwa ndege hadi kwenye moja ya maeneo magumu zaidi kufikika nchini humo. Flora Nducha na taarifa zaidi

Mabadiliko ya mfumo wa maisha na mazingira yanaweza kuzuia ugonjwa wa saratani kwa wagonjwa wanne katika kila wagonjwa kumi, limesema shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la afya duniani, (WHO) na shirika lake tangu la Utafiti kuhusu saratani, IARC kama anavyoripoti Rashid Malekela.

Life works in strange ways. Sometimes adversity doesn't just test us, it completely reshapes how we see ourselves, our purpose, and what's possible.In this episode, we sit down with Hussein Ally Hussein, a man whose life story challenges everything we think we know about limitation and resilience. Hussein was born with sight, lost it, and later regained it but his journey didn't stop there. Along the way, he had to completely relearn how to navigate the world, transforming from a “typical” learning path to relying on Braille throughout his academic life.From being publicly doubted by his own teacher, to battling dyslexia, to losing opportunities simply because of his disability, Hussein has faced rejection, frustration, and moments that could have easily broken his spirit. Yet, in a powerful twist, the very challenges that once held him back became the catalyst for his growth, his success, and his mission. Today, he is creating space, opportunity, and visibility for others who share similar experiences.Hussein's story is a masterclass in resilience. The kind most men are called to develop. It reminds us that the obstacles we face are not signs to stop, but signals to adapt, push harder, and redefine our path forward.Brothers, this is not a story of sympathy or pity. This is a real conversation about determination, grit, and the inner drive required to take the first steps toward building something meaningful, no matter the odds.

Sudan inakabiliana na viwango vya hatari vya njaa, ambapo mamilioni ya watoto kama Noon wako katika hatari kubwa. Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la kuhudumia watoto (UNICEF) liko shambani, likitoa msaada muhimu wa lishe, maji safi, na ulinzi. Hata hivyo, mahitaji ni makubwa, na msaada zaidi unahitajika haraka ili kuokoa maisha ya watoto hawa. Sheilah Jepngetich na taarifa zaidi

Why do we avoid one of the spiritual disciplines Jesus assumed we'd actually do? In Part 3 of our series on Spiritual Disciplines, Pastor Mark is joined by Dr. Chris Marshall to discuss fasting. For many of us, fasting feels "old-timey," overwhelming, or even like "works righteousness," but it's actually a powerful rhythm designed to sharpen our hunger for God. Whether you are a seasoned believer or just starting your faith journey, this conversation explores how to move from physical hunger to spiritual fullness.

Wakazi wa Bentiu, jimbo la Unity nchini Sudan Kusini, wanaishi katika hofu ya kudumu ya mafuriko yanayosababishwa na mvua kubwa, huku wahandisi kutoka Pakistan wanaohudumu katika Ujumbe wa Umoja wa Mataifa nchini Sudan Kusini (UNMISS) wakiendelea kujenga na kuimarisha kingo za kuzuia mafuriko ili kuzuia ufurushwaji watu na kulinda maisha. Sheilah Jepngetich, na taarifa zaidi.

Uharibifu Mkubwa uliosalia Gaza baada ya vita baina ya Israel na Hamas kusitishwa uko bayana katika kila kona ya jiji hilo majengo yaliyoporomoka, vyuma vililivyotapakaa kila mahali, na vitongoji vilivyogeuka kuwa vifusi. Hayo ndiyo aliyoshuhudia Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya Huduma za Miradi UNOPS, Jorge Moreira da Silva, wakati wa ziara yake katika kambi ya wakimbizi wa ndani ya Nuseirat, katikati ya Gaza, ambako timu za Umoja wa Mataifa za kutegua mabomu ya ardhini zinashughulika kusafisha mabaki ya vita. Flora Nducha amefuatilia ziara hiyo na kutuandalia taarifa hii

Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia njaa na utapiamlo katika Afrika Magharibi na Kati, miundombinu za umeme katika ukanda wa Gaza, na harakati za UNMISS za kujenga na kuimarisha kingo za kuzuia mafuriko ili kuzuia ufurushwaji watu na kulinda Maisha nchini Sudan Kusini.Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Mpango wa Chakula Duniani (WFP) leo limeonya kuwa bila rasilimali na hatua za haraka, watu walio katika mazingira magumu zaidi Afrika Magharibi na Kati wanakabiliwa na mwaka mwingine mgumu sana wa njaa.Uharibifu Mkubwa uliosalia Gaza baada ya vita baina ya Israel na Hamas kusitishwa uko bayana katika kila kona ya jiji hilo majengo yaliyoporomoka, vyuma vililivyotapakaa kila mahali, na vitongoji vilivyogeuka kuwa vifusi. Hayo ndiyo aliyoshuhudia Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya Huduma za Miradi UNOPS, Jorge Moreira da Silva, wakati wa ziara yake katika kambi ya wakimbizi wa ndani ya Nuseirat, katikati ya Gaza, ambako timu za Umoja wa Mataifa za kutegua mabomu ya ardhini zinashughulika kusafisha mabaki ya vita.Wakazi wa Bentiu, jimbo la Unity nchini Sudan Kusini, wanaishi katika hofu ya kudumu ya mafuriko yanayosababishwa na mvua kubwa, huku wahandisi kutoka Pakistan wanaohudumu katika Ujumbe wa Umoja wa Mataifa nchini Sudan Kusini (UNMISS) wakiendelea kujenga na kuimarisha kingo za kuzuia mafuriko ili kuzuia ufurushwaji watu na kulinda maisha.Mwenyeji wako ni Assumpta Massoi, karibu!

Pastor Dalton is joined this week by lots of guests from our community here at Lux. We get to hear from several of our small group leaders about the importance of being in community, and how small groups have impacted their lives. We weren't meant to do life alone, so let's see what life can look like when we walk through it together. *****

Mfumo wa kubaini mapema homa ya bonde la ufa (RVF) iliyobuniwa na shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Chakula na Kilimo, FAO nchini Tanzania imewezesha wizara, wakulima, na madaktari wa mifugo kuchukua hatua za mapema, hivyo kulinda maisha na mali dhidi ya ugonjwa huo unaoshambulia mifugo na binadamu. Sheilah Jepngetich na taarifa zaidi