Podcasts about majority world

In a time of great injustice and a burning planet: what can we do to strengthen or reimagine solidarity? From grassroots action in post-apartheid South Africa, to India's, Brazil's and global movements for land rights, fossil fuel phaseout and climate just alternatives: what can we learn on what works and what doesn't?In this episode we hear from three wonderful climate justice activists and thinkers exploring this question. Najma Mohamed, Maduresh Kumar and Amanda Segnini bring a wealth of experience from different parts of the globe. They reflect on what it means when you move from local organizing to international science-policy spaces on development, nature and climate (Najma), Majority World alternatives building (Madhuresh) and global land rights campaigning (Amanda), and what we would hear if we would truly listen to grassroots movements.Tune in for unique perspectives on the question of solidarity in times of climate breakdown and key ingredients for a more just world: from remaining authentic and accountable, to the importance of emancipatory political education and global spaces that challenge historic power imbalances and build solidarity in heart and head: this conversation gets to the heart of what isn't working and what solidarity could look like. So grab a coffee or tea and listen in on the conversation!Credits: The People vs Inequality Podcast is a co-production between Barbara van Paassen (host, creator) and Elizabeth Maina (producer). This episode was edited by Charles Righa and supported by the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity Programme as part of the Solidarity Incubation Lab aiming to unpack, critique and reimagine solidarity in these challenging times.  Resources:Blog on solidarity between NGOs and social movements (referred to in the episode) – Madhuresh Kumar https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/transformation/ngos-and-social-movements-partnership-or-solidarity/ More on the project “Let's talk about solidarity” https://afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/blogs/afsee-incubation-labs-lets-talk-about-solidarity  More on Najma's work: https://afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/blogs/uneven-earth-policies-and-governance-for-a-just-and-sustainable-worldhttps://www.unep-wcmc.org/en/news/inspiring-a-whole-of-society-mindset-shift-on-waterhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/reconnecting-my-green-roots-najma-mohamed https://afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellows/2023/najma-mohamedMore on Madhuresh's work:National Alliance of People's Movements India https://napmindia.wordpress.com/ Global Tapestry of Alternatives https://globaltapestryofalternatives.org/ https://afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellows/2021/madhuresh-kumar  More on Amanda's work:https://www.landrightsnow.org/ https://afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/fellows/2021/amanda-segnini 

Christian theologians and students are aware that evangelicals in the Majority World now outnumber those in North America and Europe, and many want to know more about emerging voices in the global church. At the same time, these voices are largely absent from Western evangelical theology. In Why Evangelical Theology Needs the Global Church (Baker Group, 2024), Stephen Pardue seeks to bridge this divide by arguing, biblically and theologically, that it is imperative for Western evangelical theology to engage with the global church, and he provides examples of how this can be done. Case studies throughout the book illustrate opportunities for fruitful engagement with non-Western theology in various areas of Christian doctrine. Dave Broucek is a retired cross-cultural missionary/coordinator of continuing education/international ministries director. He interviews authors who provide careful reflection on all aspects of the theology and practice of Christian mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Christian theologians and students are aware that evangelicals in the Majority World now outnumber those in North America and Europe, and many want to know more about emerging voices in the global church. At the same time, these voices are largely absent from Western evangelical theology. In Why Evangelical Theology Needs the Global Church (Baker Group, 2024), Stephen Pardue seeks to bridge this divide by arguing, biblically and theologically, that it is imperative for Western evangelical theology to engage with the global church, and he provides examples of how this can be done. Case studies throughout the book illustrate opportunities for fruitful engagement with non-Western theology in various areas of Christian doctrine. Dave Broucek is a retired cross-cultural missionary/coordinator of continuing education/international ministries director. He interviews authors who provide careful reflection on all aspects of the theology and practice of Christian mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

Christian theologians and students are aware that evangelicals in the Majority World now outnumber those in North America and Europe, and many want to know more about emerging voices in the global church. At the same time, these voices are largely absent from Western evangelical theology. In Why Evangelical Theology Needs the Global Church (Baker Group, 2024), Stephen Pardue seeks to bridge this divide by arguing, biblically and theologically, that it is imperative for Western evangelical theology to engage with the global church, and he provides examples of how this can be done. Case studies throughout the book illustrate opportunities for fruitful engagement with non-Western theology in various areas of Christian doctrine. Dave Broucek is a retired cross-cultural missionary/coordinator of continuing education/international ministries director. He interviews authors who provide careful reflection on all aspects of the theology and practice of Christian mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian theologians and students are aware that evangelicals in the Majority World now outnumber those in North America and Europe, and many want to know more about emerging voices in the global church. At the same time, these voices are largely absent from Western evangelical theology. In Why Evangelical Theology Needs the Global Church (Baker Group, 2024), Stephen Pardue seeks to bridge this divide by arguing, biblically and theologically, that it is imperative for Western evangelical theology to engage with the global church, and he provides examples of how this can be done. Case studies throughout the book illustrate opportunities for fruitful engagement with non-Western theology in various areas of Christian doctrine. Dave Broucek is a retired cross-cultural missionary/coordinator of continuing education/international ministries director. He interviews authors who provide careful reflection on all aspects of the theology and practice of Christian mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

On this episode of the Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew and Michael are stepping into something truly transformative: an opportunity to empower global theological education. Michael returns from an exciting research trip to Asia Minor, sharing insights about the early church while introducing an unprecedented initiative—providing scholarships for PhD students in the Majority World to equip and raise … Continue reading "Episode 188: Empowering Global Leaders"

Our context — whether political, cultural or social — often determines the lens by which we read Scripture, for better or for worse. Engaging with the global church expands our context and encourages us to ask fresh questions of the gospel and of Scripture. Riad Kassis joins Today's Conversation from Beirut, Lebanon, bringing deep convictions of fidelity to Scripture and its application to lived experience.Riad Kassis, international director of Langham Partnership, shares how living in the Middle East has shaped his faith and reflects on his experience at the most recent Lausanne Gathering in Seoul, South Korea.You'll also hear NAE President Walter Kim and Riad discuss:Why theological resources for and by Majority World pastors is vital for the Church;What biblical truths about persecution can reshape our minds and hearts;Why justice is a matter of great importance to Christians in conflict areas; andHow we can stand with our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world.Show Notes : https://www.nae.org/kassispodcast/ 

How can we as leaders cultivate a discipleship experience that truly values perspectives from across cultures? Are we prepared to address the unique questions different generations bring to faith—and how can the Holy Spirit guide us in navigating these conversations?In this episode, Dr. Alan Yeh joins us to explore the rich distinctions between the Majority World and the Western Church, challenging us to approach discipleship with a holistic, inclusive mindset. Dr. Yeh discusses the power of integrating cultural perspectives, understanding generational questions, and creating space for the Holy Spirit's work in our communities.This conversation is an invitation to small group leaders to build environments where every voice matters, ultimately creating a more vibrant and diverse discipleship journey. Tune in to gain insights on how you can foster inclusivity and expand your approach to discipleship by embracing a truly global perspective.Take the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE.

Today we'll be touching down in Kansas, Japan, Africa, China, and the middle east, for some global lessons in leadership.How are Christians formed as effective leaders, and how do they in turn form effective leaders? How do we learn leadership from beyond our home turf to serve in fearlessly contextualized ways?My guest today is Dr. Mary Ho. Mary is an expert in strategic leadership, and she is the International Executive Leader of All Nations International, a global Christian missions training and sending organization. She is currently co-teaching a 3-year class on leadership in the global Christian context at Gordon Conwell. Mary is also the author of a number of articles that I'll link today in the show notes including, "When Leaders Drink Tea Together," "The Transcendent Culture of Servant Leadership," and "Growing Global Women Leaders from the Majority World." Are there Western leadership models that can be exported elsewhere? When and why?How do we lead with vision, or even with a charismatic personality, while building nurture rather than going toxic?What can global north organizational leadership learn from global south Christianity?And what are some benefits and limits to reading leadership books? Take off that leadership cap for just a second. Sit back, relax. Maybe have a cup of tea. We hope you enjoy the conversation.Check out these articles by Mary Ho:Global Leadership for Global MissionsThe Transcendent Culture of Servant Leadership: Principles for 21st Century Global MissionsWhen Leaders Drink Tea Together: A Critique of Western Christian Leadership in Light of Global TrendsGrowing Global Women Leaders from the Majority WorldGive to support this podcast.

Bruce and Cindy McMartin tell the story of their life work on two sides of the globe as they worked alongside their students in missions. ABOUT BRUCE & CINDY MCMARTIN: Bruce & Cindy met at Multnomah Bible College and married after graduating in 1975. They have 3 grown children. Bruce earned a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary and a D.Miss from Western Seminary. Bruce & Cindy were accepted as appointees to Haiti with Unevangelized Fields Mission (now Crossworld) and began full-time service in Haiti in 1982. They were both involved in training and developing Haitian leaders, and both taught in the Evangelical Theological Seminary of Port-au-Prince. Both Bruce & Cindy played a role in helping to sensitize the Haitian church and believers to the needs of the lost world and their responsibility to be a part of obeying the Great Commission. A Haitian Mission Organization was birthed, and 3 teams were sent to Senegal (2004, 2005, 2011) and today there are 7 full-time Haitian missionaries serving in Senegal, W. Africa. In 2014, Bruce & Cindy left Haiti and moved to Senegal to serve alongside Haitian missionaries. Senegal is a more unreached country, so the challenges are great. The major religion is Islam, and the Evangelical church is small. Bruce & Cindy have just returned to the USA and are transitioning to making disciples in a new environment. ADDITIONAL RESOURCE: • CultureBound

The Formalization of Social Precarities podcast explores platformization from the point of view of precarious gig workers in the Majority World. This conversation was moderated by Aiha Nguyen and Murali Shanmugavelan featuring the voices of Ambika Tandon, Ludmilla Costhek Abílio, and Ananya Raihan. You will also be hearing the experience of two platform workers interviewed for this project: Fatema Begum from Bangladesh and Nicolas Sauza from Brazil. Their voices are narrated in English by Data & Society staff members Iretiolu Akinrinade and Rigoberto Lara Guzmán, respectively. This podcast was edited by Sam Grant.

Global demographics are rapidly changing, presenting both challenges and opportunities for fulfilling the Great Commission. In this episode, we welcome filmmaker and advocate Pearl Ganta to explore these shifts, particularly the rise of youth populations in the Majority World. Through her work in media, filmmaking, and with the Apnao Foundation, Pearl sheds light on how these demographic changes demand creative approaches to Christian engagement and discipleship. We delve into how the church can effectively engage and empower the younger generations. Dr. Matthew Niermann, further deepens the conversation by analysing data from the "State of the Great Commission Report" revealing a diverse and promising landscape for the global Christian presence. This episode is a call to action, urging listeners to rethink traditional engagement strategies and embrace the potential of emerging demographics through media. Join us as we explore how to adapt, empower, and partner with the next generation to fulfil the Great Commission. Pearl Ganta Bio: Pearl Ganta, a dynamic filmmaker and compelling storyteller, serves as a speaker dedicated to influencing lives through media and social engagement. As the Co-Founder and Creative Director of UR Vision, a visionary media company, she channels her creativity into impactful narratives. Additionally, Pearl leads the Apnao Foundation as its Director. This pivotal social initiative champions the rights and wellbeing of vulnerable children, showcasing her commitment to advocacy and change. Links: YouTube: https://youtu.be/KKUu5BR_-4w?feature=shared Linked In: https://in.linkedin.com/in/pearlganta Subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring conversations about global mission and leadership. For further information about the Lausanne Movement, please visit our webpage: https://www.lausanne.org.

Christopher J. H. Wright was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and taught high school there for some years after graduating from Cambridge in 1969. After obtaining a Cambridge doctorate in Old Testament economic ethics, he was ordained in the Church of England in 1977 and served a curacy in an Anglican parish. In 1983 he went with his family to India and taught a variety of Old Testament courses at the BD and MTh levels at the Union Biblical Seminary, Pune, for five years. He also contributed in other ways to theological education in India. In September 2001 he was appointed to be International Ministry Director of the Langham Partnership International (https://us.langham.org/), a consortium of trusts founded by John Stott, committed to the strengthening of the church in the developing world through fostering leadership development, biblical preaching, literature and scholarship. Now Chris is the “Global Ambassador” for Langham partnership. Chris' own podcast, “On Mission” (https://au.langham.org/global-resources/podcast/), features conversations with Christian leaders around the Majority World. Chris is a scholar with multiple publications, most of which can be found here (https://langhamliterature.org/online_resources/chriswright/index.html).

Welcome to episode ninety-five of New Creation Conversations. I'm joined this week by theologian and global church historian, Dr. Stephen Pardue. Steve is a graduate of Wheaton College where he also earned both an MA and a PhD in Theology. Having been raised in the Philippines, he has returned home and now teaches in Manila and directs the ThM/PhD programs in Theological Studies and Church History at the Asia Graduate School of Theology. He is the author of The Mind of Christ: Humility and the Intellect in Early Christian Theology and the coeditor of ten books, including Majority World Theology and Asian Christian Theology. Our conversation centers on his recent book Why Evangelical Theology Needs the Global Church (published by Baker Academic). As most Christian theologians and students are aware, the number of Christians in the Majority World now outnumber those in North America and Europe, and many want to know more about emerging voices in the global church. Nevertheless, despite its rapid growth, the voices of the church in the Majority World are largely absent from Western evangelical theology. In his book, Steve not only wants to introduce some of those rich global voices into the conversation, but he argues that it is imperative for the church in the West to engage with and be edified by those voices. There is a richness in the diversity of global voices and perspectives available in the Church that enhance our understanding of God and deepen our discipleship.  Especially in my new opportunity to see more of the global church in my own denomination, I wanted to learn from Steve's scholarship. I read every page of the book and found it to be a very helpful resource for not just navigating but also celebrating the major shifts taking place in global Christianity. It is a very good book and a really helpful conversation. 

We all know that cultures such as those in India have their own pantheon of false gods that we often think of as statues, but idolatry is more than the worship of statues. And demons are not only at work in Majority World cultures. Idolatry and the demonic are just as much at work in our Western culture, they just go by more socially acceptable names. In the West, we have idols of materialism, consumerism, unbridled autonomy, technology, and the like. The demonic work through them just as much as he does through statues and witch doctors. Dr. Goheen, drawing on the work of Lesslie Newbigin, takes us into the heart of Western culture showing us that while the Western culture has brought many advances, it has also brought many dangers that are a threat to the propagation of the Christian faith. You will learn more about how we got to his place of having a secular society, the myth of objective secularism, and be able to identify many of the idolatries at work in the West and in the church. Mike also gives us a vision of the story of God's already/but not yet doctrine of the kingdom and our salvation. All of this and more can be found in Mike's book, The Church and Its Vocation: Lesslie Newbigin's Doctrine of Ecclesiology (Baker, 2018).Dr. Mike Goheen began his professional life as a church planter in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) and pastor in the Toronto area. Then, for over two decades, he taught worldview studies, biblical theology, and missiology at Dordt College, Redeemer University College, Trinity Western University, Regent College, and Calvin Theological Seminary. For most of that time, he has held part-time pastoral and preaching positions in local congregations. Presently, he splits his time between Vancouver, Canada, and Phoenix, Arizona, where he directs the theological education program at the Missional Training Center (MTC). He also serves as scholar-in-residence for Surge Network of churches in Phoenix.Mike has authored, co-authored, or edited twelve books, including Introducing Christian Mission Today: Scripture, History, and Issues (IVP, 2014), and A Light to the Nations: The Missional Church and the Biblical Story (Baker, 2011). He spends time each year in Brazil, Chile, and Hungary training pastoral leaders.Mike has been married to Marnie since 1979. They have four married children and eleven grandchildren.Learn more about Mike and the Missional Training Center and check out his books.Sign up for the Apollos Watered newsletter.Help support the ministry of Apollos Watered and transform your world today!

The noted Old Testament scholar Dr Christopher Wright shares his testimony of coming to faith as a child, and explains how his experience overseas and working in other cultures has informed his academic work on mission. He also comments on the Church of England's recent debates around sexuality, reveals what issues he's changed his mind on and discusses his work with the Langham Partnership in seeing churches in the Majority World equipped for mission. Christopher's two most recent books are The Great Story and the Great Commission (Baker), and Hearing the Message of Ecclesiastes (Zondervan) The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity magazine. Subscribe at premierchristianity.com/subscribe

Interviewer: KIM FERNANDES. Our perspective on emerging technology such as A.I. is often future-oriented and technocratic, focused on how its design features might someday transform the world – and, above all, the advanced economies of the world – in ways wanted and unwanted. In their work at the Data & Society Institute, RIGOBERTO LARA GUZMÁN and RANJIT SINGH have focused instead on the current impacts of A.I. and other data-driven technologies on the lived experience of people in the Majority World – that is, outside of the wealthy economies of the “West” or “Global North.” In their discussion with anthropologist Kim Fernandes, they describe the process of collecting stories for their anthology, Parables of AI in/from the Majority World, and how visions of technology shift when the focus is less on how it works and more on how people must adapt to the parameters it sets, especially when they lack the power or privilege to push back.

Dr. Carol McIntosh was born in Brooklyn, NY although her family roots are based in Carriacou, Grenada. She graduated from Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction and obtained her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical School in 1987. Dr. McIntosh is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. For many years, Dr McIntosh has served in medical missions to Grenada, the Eastern Caribbean, and Sierra Leone; with the latter working as a board member of Helping Children Worldwide (HCW). In June 2008, Dr. McIntosh was awarded the medal of Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) by Queen Elizabeth for her work in Grenada. From October 2018 to 2022, Dr. McIntosh served as the Director of Hospital Services with the Ministry of Health and Social Security in Grenada; overseeing 4 hospitals and one Nursing Home. Returning to the US in 2022, Dr. McIntosh remains on the board of HCW while working as an attending physician at InovaCares Clinic for Women in Alexandria and Falls Church, providing prenatal and gynecologic care for uninsured and low-income individuals in Northern Virginia. Today we continue with part 2 of our discussion of medical missions. I would encourage you to go back and listen to part 1 of our episode where we shared Dr. Carol McIntosh's discussion of this topic at Rising Tides. Now, I am here with Dr. Carol to continue that conversation.  There is a break at 30 minutes - so if your commute is shorter than mine, you can listen to the ad and return for the rest of the episode on your way home tonight! Short-Term Medical Service Trips: A Systematic Review of the Evidence: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4056244Health impact assessment and short-term medical missions: A methods study to evaluate quality of care: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2464597/ Helpingchildrenworldwide.org

Welcome to Episode 5 of Care at the Centre: Voices from the Majority World. At the heart of this series is care - the life-affirming, life-sustaining practice honouring our interconnected relationships and our commitment to the wellbeing of ourselves, our environments, and each other. As the world becomes increasingly hostile towards feminist activists and women's movements, Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights, Asia & Pacific, this series aims to bring to light the stories and experiences of women, trans, and gender-nonconforming human rights defenders who work tirelessly in the margins. In this episode, we bring you the voice of Brindaalakshmi K. They are a queer feminist researcher and advocacy professional working at the intersection of gender, sexuality, human rights and technology. Brindaa's advocacy is informed by their work as a peer supporter and activist working with LGBTIQA+ community. You can follow them on Twitter @brindaalakshmi This episode explores digital rights, digital privacy, and the digital divide and how these issues affect the queer community in India. This episode was recorded in October 2022 therefore some references to specific laws and legal provisions might have undergone changes since the date of the recording. This series has been informed and guided by the Urgent Action Fund Report “How Can We Ground Ourselves in Care and Dance Our Revolution”. You can read the full report at rootingcare.org where you can also listen to podcasts from the Urgent Action Funds. You can listen to all the episodes of Care at the Centre: Voices from the Majority World here: Episode 1 on.soundcloud.com/4jgJb Episode 2 on.soundcloud.com/7AWVp Episode 3 on.soundcloud.com/qBLEK Episode 4 on.soundcloud.com/XPCYa Episode 6 https://on.soundcloud.com/rnazk Credits: Production: Boju Bajai Hosts: Bhrikuti Rai and Itisha Giri Music and Sound Design: Rajan Shrestha and Irina Giri

Care at the Centre: Voices from the Majority World At the heart of this series is care - the life-affirming, life-sustaining practice of honouring our interconnected relationships and our commitment to the wellbeing of ourselves, our environments, and each other. But in an increasingly hostile world, how do women, trans, and non-binary activists in the world visualize care and protection today at both the individual and organizational level? What are the specific risks to the lives and works of activists, human rights defenders and advocates from the majority world, and how do activists imagine and practice care in their unique contexts and locations? These are some of the questions we will explore in this six-part series on care produced by Urgent Action Fund Asia & Pacific. In the first episode of the series, we will talk about what it is that makes activists continue relentlessly on their paths, despite the risks, the challenges, and the threats they encounter on a daily basis by reflecting on their personal experiences and their socio-political and cultural locations and contexts that shaped their personhood and their activisms. Our gratitude to artists and activists from Nepal who lend their voices to bring to life the experiences and testimonies of activists featured in the Urgent Action Fund report - “How Can We Ground Ourselves in Care and Dance Our Revolution”. Please visit, rootingcare.org where you can read the full report and also listen to episodes from the Urgent Action Funds. You can listen to all the episodes of Care at the Centre: Voices from the Majority World here: Episode 2 https://on.soundcloud.com/7AWVp Episode 3 https://on.soundcloud.com/qBLEK Episode 4 https://on.soundcloud.com/XPCYa Episode 5 https://on.soundcloud.com/oL8kW Episode 6 https://on.soundcloud.com/rnazk Credits: Production: Boju Bajai Hosts: Bhrikuti Rai and Itisha Giri Music and Sound Design: Rajan Shrestha and Irina Giri

Welcome to the second episode of Care at the Centre: Voices from the Majority World. At the heart of this series is care - the life-affirming, life-sustaining practice which honours our interconnected relationships and our commitment to the wellbeing of ourselves, our environments, and each other. In this episode, we bring you the voice of Rukshana Kapali. As a trans woman activist from the Newa Indigenous group, Rukshana's work and her experiences are specific to Nepal's socio-political and cultural context. She has been working at the intersection of law and language, and her work is centered on challenging and changing policies through legal activism. In this conversation, Rukshana shares the specific challenges faced by Nepal's trans community while reflecting on her own personal journey of navigating and accessing the educational system in Nepal as a trans woman. This episode was recorded in November, 2022. If you want to know more about Rukshana's work, you can visit her website. www.minchyaameyju.wordpress.com/ This series has been informed and guided by the Urgent Action Fund Report “How Can We Ground Ourselves in Care and Dance Our Revolution”. You can read the full report at rootingcare.org where you can also listen to episodes from the Urgent Action Funds. Listen to all the episodes of the series Care At the Centre: Voices from the Majority World here: Episode 1 https://on.soundcloud.com/4jgJb Episode 3 https://on.soundcloud.com/qBLEK Episode 4 https://on.soundcloud.com/XPCYa Episode 5 https://on.soundcloud.com/oL8kW Episode 6 https://on.soundcloud.com/rnazk Credits: Production: Boju Bajai Hosts: Bhrikuti Rai and Itisha Giri Music and Sound Design: Rajan Shrestha and Irina Giri

Welcome to Episode 3 of Care At the Centre: Voices from the Majority World. At the heart of this series is care - the life-affirming, life-sustaining practice honouring our interconnected relationships and our commitment to the wellbeing of ourselves, our environments, and each other. As the world becomes increasingly hostile towards feminist activists and women's movements, Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights, Asia & Pacific, this series aims to bring to light the stories and experiences of women, trans, and gender-nonconforming human rights defenders who work tirelessly in the margins. In this episode, we bring you the voice of Nandar from Myanmar. Nandar is a feminist activist, a storyteller, and a podcaster. She is the founder of Purple Feminists Group. Nandar, a human rights defender from Myanmar, had to leave her home for an extended period of time after the military coup in 2020. Nandar talks about how she found herself having to reevaluate and revisit her work and her activism in the middle of political turmoil at home and a global pandemic and how these factors affected not just her work, but also her personal wellbeing. To know more about Nandar and the work her organization does, please visit: purplefeminist.org This series has been informed and guided by the Urgent Action Fund Report “How Can We Ground Ourselves in Care and Dance Our Revolution”. You can read the full report at rootingcare.org where you can also listen to podcast episodes from the Urgent Action Funds. References: “The Guardian view on Myanmar's military: in power but not control” - 6 December, 2022 You can listen to all the episodes here: Episode 1 https://on.soundcloud.com/4jgJb Episode 2 https://on.soundcloud.com/7AWVp Episode 4 https://on.soundcloud.com/XPCYa Episode 5 https://on.soundcloud.com/oL8kW Episode 6 https://on.soundcloud.com/rnazk Credits: Production: Boju Bajai Hosts: Bhrikuti Rai and Itisha Giri Music and Sound Design: Rajan Shrestha and Irina Giri

Welcome to Episode 4 of Care at the Centre: Voices from the Majority World. At the heart of this series is care - the life-affirming, life-sustaining practice honouring our interconnected relationships and our commitment to the wellbeing of ourselves, our environments, and each other. As the world becomes increasingly hostile towards feminist activists and women's movements, Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights, Asia & Pacific, aims to bring to light the stories and experiences of women, trans, and gender-nonconforming human rights defenders who work tirelessly in the margins. In this episode, we bring you the voices of Maya Gurung and Dolma Sherpa - two amazing activists who work at Adhikaar, a New York based, women-led community organization that serves the needs of the Nepali speaking community and organizes low-income workers to promote social justice and human rights. We discuss their work with the Nepali community in New York during the pandemic and conversations about self-care and protection of activists to ensure their wellbeing. Maya Gurung works at Adhikaar as a senior case coordinator helping community members to resolve issues ranging from wage theft, immigration issues. Dolma Sherpa is an organiser at Adhikaar and has been part of several campaigns to support and address the needs for nail salon workers. You can learn more about Adhikaar's work by visiting their website: https://adhikaar.org/ This series has been informed and guided by the Urgent Action Fund Report “How Can We Ground Ourselves in Care and Dance Our Revolution”. You can read the full report at rootingcare.org where you can also listen to podcasts from the Urgent Action Funds. You can listen to all the episodes here: Episode 1 on.soundcloud.com/4jgJb Episode 2 on.soundcloud.com/7AWVp Episode 3 on.soundcloud.com/qBLEK Episode 5 on.soundcloud.com/oL8kW Episode 6 https://on.soundcloud.com/rnazk Credits: Production: Boju Bajai Hosts: Bhrikuti Rai and Itisha Giri Music and Sound Design: Rajan Shrestha and Irina Giri

Welcome to Episode 6 of Care at the Centre: Voices from the Majority World. At the heart of this series is care - the life-affirming, life-sustaining practice which honours our interconnected relationships and our commitment to the wellbeing of ourselves, our environments, and each other. As the world becomes increasingly hostile towards feminist activists and women's movements, Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights, Asia & Pacific, aims to bring to light the stories and experiences of women, trans, and gender-nonconforming human rights defenders who work tirelessly in the margins through this six-part series. In the final episode of the series, we reflect on the findings gathered from regional perspectives. We explore how activisms can respond to the concerns shared by activists featured in this series, and envision the future of activisms. This series has been informed and guided by the Urgent Action Fund Report “How Can We Ground Ourselves in Care and Dance Our Revolution”. You can read the full report at rootingcare.org where you can also listen to podcasts from the Urgent Action Funds. You can listen to all the episodes of Care at the Centre: Voices from the Majority World here: Episode 1 https://on.soundcloud.com/4jgJb Episode 2 https://on.soundcloud.com/7AWVp Episode 3 https://on.soundcloud.com/qBLEK Episode 4 https://on.soundcloud.com/XPCYa Episode 5 https://on.soundcloud.com/oL8kW Credits: Production: Boju Bajai Hosts: Bhrikuti Rai and Itisha Giri Music and Sound Design: Rajan Shrestha and Irina Giri A special thanks to the voice artists from Nepal featured in Episode 1 of this series.

In this episode, Christopher Wright talks about the great story, the grand narrative of the Bible and the mission of God and discusses what part the great commission plays in the story.  We talk about the marks of mission, how we should live in God's story, and how seeing the world through a missional worldview changes the way we interact in the world.Chris Wright is the Global Ambassador of the Langham Partnership (www.langham.org), which provides literature, scholarships and preaching training for Majority World pastors and seminaries. He taught in India for five years. His books include Old Testament Ethics for the People of God; The Mission of God; The God I Don't Understand; The Mission of God's People, and the Great Story and the Great Commission. Chris and his wife Liz have four adult children and eleven grandchildren and live in London, as members of All Souls Church, Langham Place.Chris' Book:The Great Story and the Great CommissionChris' Recommendation:Biblical Critical Theory by Christopher WatkinConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook or Instagram at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/Consider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below.Support the show

Michael Carlyle, manager of Bibles International Scripture Engagement department and former missionary to central Cambodia, joins host Steve Anderson for a conversation about the worldview and cultural implications on gospel ministry within honor and shame cultures. You won't want to miss this episode. www.bmm.orgEmail: SEND938@bmm.org

As the west becomes more post-Christian, most followers of Jesus are in the Majority World. But these regions do not have the resources to train, mentor, and equip the next generation of leaders. ScholarLeaders has stepped into the gap. The post Episode 128 Training in War Time with Christopher Hays first appeared on Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center.

As the west becomes more post-Christian, most followers of Jesus are in the Majority World. But these regions do not have the resources to train, mentor, and equip the next generation of leaders. ScholarLeaders has stepped into the gap. The post Episode 128 Training in War Time with Christopher Hays first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

Peter Rowan gives six reasons that the western "Minority World" Church and mission agencies must be listening to and learning from Christians and churches in the "Majority World". You can also read the article here. Audio from OMF Billions Magazine September - December 2022 ‘Welcome Hong Kongers'. Read more at billions.omf.org.

Dr. Brian Fikkert and Lauren discuss what has changed in missional movements since publishing his monumental book, When Helping Hurts. The two have a riveting conversation about economic structures, how financial capital can work against mental health, and how the Western world can learn some of its best lessons from the Majority World. In this episode, you will be challenged to think about how globalizing capitalism can come at a cost to communal societies. ... EPISODE SHOW NOTES EPISODE TRANSCRITPION ... Links Kindred Exchange - Learn more and support ethical missions. Shop ABLE - Get 15% off your order with the code UPWARD15. Order Becoming Whole - Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn't the American Dream Order When Helping Hurts - How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor… and Yourself The Chalmers Center - Learn about the center and get connected ... Connect with Lauren Instagram / Leave a Review Connect with Brian Twitter / Linkedin

We continue to hear from Benjamin - a South Indian who, along with his wife, has spent many years proclaiming the good news of the kingdom to Muslims in North India, thousands of miles from home and family.What happens to Ben when a Christian in his town insults the local Muslims and it gets into the newspapers?How was running a chicken farm beneficial to Ben's gospel ministry?!Why did Ben's friend, who used to laugh at him whenever he prayed, suddenly become interested in the gospel?These are the voices that we in the West need to hear, the stories of brothers and sisters from the Majority World who have such wisdom, biblical insight and experience in cross-cultural work.As always, do get in touch - matt@frontiers.org.ukOr check out our website: www.frontiers.org.uk The new MomentumYes (British Isles Version) is live. Do check it out.It's a fantastic 6 week video-based course for your church or CU all about God's heart for all peoples. And it's free!www.MomentumYes.uk

In this episode you'll meet Benjamin - a South Indian who, along with his wife, has spent many years proclaiming the good news of the kingdom to Muslims in North India, thousands of miles from home and family.We discuss the huge needs and particular challenges of India - the world's second most populous nation and second largest 'Muslim' country in the world, where there is only 1 gospel worker for every million Muslims! We discuss some of the colonial missions heritage, the problems of non-residential mission efforts, the dangers of focusing gospel work only on the poor, and much more.These are the voices that we in the West need to hear, the stories of brothers and sisters from the Majority World who have such wisdom, biblical insight and experience in cross-cultural work.Be informed, be inspired! As always, do get in touch - matt@frontiers.org.ukOr check out our website: www.frontiers.org.uk#stopthepress The new MomentumYes (British Isles Version) has gone live. Do check it out!www.MomentumYes.uk

A PRIMER ON AI IN/FROM THE MAJORITY WORLD—An Empirical Site and a Standpoint

I'm Warren Smith and I'd like to welcome you to the MinistryWatch podcast. Here at MinistryWatch we bring you news about Christian ministries, as well as the latest in charity and philanthropy, news that we examine from a Christian worldview perspective.  Our goal is to help us become better stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us. These mid-week “Extra” episodes are a chance for us to go deep with a particular topic, and today we'll talk about a new model for missionary work. For hundreds of years, the model for missionary work has been that a missionary goes from one country – usually the United States or a western European country – to another country in what used to be called the Third World, or the Developing World, or – now – the Majority World. That model is still dominant, but some organizations are tilting that model on its side.  One of those organizations is The Timothy Initiative.  If you subscribe to WORLD Magazine, or Christianity Today, you may have seen their ads.  But I wanted to learn more, so I reached out to Jared Nelms.  Jared is the CEO and Vice President of The Timothy Initiative.  We talk about The Timothy Initiative and its extraordinary growth, and whether old ways of reaching unreached people groups still work, or have become obsolete. You can find out more about The Timothy Initiative by going here. Before we go:  A few quick notes. I want to remind you that our thank you gift for the month of April is Randy Alcorn's classic book on stewardship, “Managing God's Money.”  We think this is a book every Christian should have in his or her library, and that's why we'll send it to you for a gift of any size to MinistryWatch this month.  Just go to MinistryWatch.com and hit the donate tab at the top of the page.  There are still a few days left on this offer, but it ends on Saturday, April 30.  So please act soon if you want to take advantage of this offer. If money is a little tight now, you can still help the program.  Just rate us on your podcast app.  The more ratings we get, the higher we rank with search engines, and that means other people can find us more easily.  Rating us just takes a second, and it doesn't cost you a dime.  It's a free and easy – and important – way you can support the MinistryWatch podcast. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh. We get database and other technical support from Cathy Goddard, Stephen DuBarry, Emily Kern, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. I'm Warren Smith, and – until next time – May God bless you.  

I'm Warren Smith and I'd like to welcome you to the MinistryWatch podcast. Here at MinistryWatch we bring you news about Christian ministries, as well as the latest in charity and philanthropy, news that we examine from a Christian worldview perspective.  Our goal is to help us become better stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us. These mid-week “Extra” episodes are a chance for us to go deep with a particular topic, and today we'll talk about a new model for missionary work. For hundreds of years, the model for missionary work has been that a missionary goes from one country – usually the United States or a western European country – to another country in what used to be called the Third World, or the Developing World, or – now – the Majority World. That model is still dominant, but some organizations are tilting that model on its side.  One of those organizations is The Timothy Initiative.  If you subscribe to WORLD Magazine, or Christianity Today, you may have seen their ads.  But I wanted to learn more, so I reached out to Jared Nelms.  Jared is the CEO and Vice President of The Timothy Initiative.  We talk about The Timothy Initiative and its extraordinary growth, and whether old ways of reaching unreached people groups still work, or have become obsolete. You can find out more about The Timothy Initiative by going here. Before we go:  A few quick notes. I want to remind you that our thank you gift for the month of April is Randy Alcorn's classic book on stewardship, “Managing God's Money.”  We think this is a book every Christian should have in his or her library, and that's why we'll send it to you for a gift of any size to MinistryWatch this month.  Just go to MinistryWatch.com and hit the donate tab at the top of the page.  There are still a few days left on this offer, but it ends on Saturday, April 30.  So please act soon if you want to take advantage of this offer. If money is a little tight now, you can still help the program.  Just rate us on your podcast app.  The more ratings we get, the higher we rank with search engines, and that means other people can find us more easily.  Rating us just takes a second, and it doesn't cost you a dime.  It's a free and easy – and important – way you can support the MinistryWatch podcast. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh. We get database and other technical support from Cathy Goddard, Stephen DuBarry, Emily Kern, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. I'm Warren Smith, and – until next time – May God bless you.  

Episode 3: Rise of the Majority World Church Today we hear from Lazarus Phiri (Zambia), Carlos Abarca (Costa Rica), Adrian de Visser (Sri Lanka), Jake Abraham (US/India), Derek Seipp (US), and Oscar Muriu (Kenya). In our conversations with them, we explore what it means that the Majority World church is now a significant player in global missions, and how beneficial this shift is to the fulfillment of God's global mission. Multiple guests have mentioned that the largest churches in Europe were planted by Africans. One of these that we touch on briefly is in Ukraine. The current war was not a reality yet when we recorded this episode, so is not discussed. However, the devastation in Ukraine is real and the courage of the Ukrainian people is admirable. If you would like to help meet practical needs for Ukrainian refugees, please visit https://unto.com/survival/  Many thanks to Intervaristy for permission to use the clip of Pastor Oscar Muriu; you can find his full talk at Urbana 2006 at https://vimeo.com/69504380; it is well worth your 30 minutes. Bios and links for our hosts and guests can be found at Cru.org/MissionShift. Our journey exploring the changing face of global missions will span eight episodes, and then we will begin releasing longer versions of our interviews with the guests we hear from throughout the eight episodes. Mission Shift is hosted by Carita Chen and Josh Irby. -- Mission Shift is a production of Cru's City Global team. We would love to journey with you as you explore and engage in the changing face of global missions. Reach us at MissionShift@Cru.org. 

Episode 0: Why Mission Shift? The world has changed drastically in the last few decades. The success of the missions endeavor has turned past missionary fields into powerful missionary forces. Doors that are closing to Westerners are opening to those from the Majority World. In some places, globalization is yielding to nationalism. There is growing concern in the West about possible negative impacts of our going on those we go to. The pandemic has drastically altered travel and virtual engagement. In the face of these–and more–changes, how does the American church fit into global missions? What is our best contribution now? And what is the role of those in congregations across the US? Our journey will span eight episodes, and then we will begin releasing longer versions of our interviews with the guests we hear from throughout the eight episodes. This episode is a brief introduction to who we are and why we are embarking on this podcast. Meet our hosts and guests,  and sign up to be notified of future episodes at Cru.org/MissionShift Mission Shift is hosted by Carita Chen and Josh Irby. -- Mission Shift is a production of Cru's City Global team. We would love to journey with you as you explore and engage in the changing face of global missions. Reach us at MissionShift@Cru.org. 

Dr. Lami Bakari is a Langham Scholar from Nigeria, and is a founding leader of both the Christian Women Development Network International and the Pricilla Group. During her nearly forty years of ministry, she has founded two schools, worked as a hospital chaplain, and planted seven churches in partnership with her husband. Lami is passionate about women in ministry and the unique role they play in God's Kingdom. In her conversation with Chris, Lami shares some unique insights on the concept of “partnership”, and how the partnership in ministry between men and women, and the partnership in mission between the Majority World and the West can contribute to a healthier and more vibrant global church.

'What can we learn from the church in the Majority World (and the Apostle Paul!) about trusting God in times of uncertainty and adversity?'

This month Simo interviews Dr Keith Warrington. Keith has been a major figure in the world of Pentecostal scholarship and in the life of Pentecostal churches both in the UK and further afield for many years. More recently he has established teaching programmes for church leaders, especially in the Majority World, as well as being engaged in a programme entitled Word and Spirit which he and his wife, Judy, began in 2014, with the purpose of helping Christians engage with the Bible in ways that are transformative and enjoyable. You can find out more about Keith's work with Word and Spirit here: Word & Spirit – Christian and Theological Education by Dr Keith Warrington. (wordandspiritonline.com)

Are you camera ready, Sis?! In today's episode, Akiya McKnight and I discuss: the best advice for WOC looking to get started in the entertainment industry how to optimize your time in important rooms to yield desirable results realistic and unrealistic expectations for industry newcomers   This one is for all my industry hopefuls!   Keep Up with Akiya Website: womenwiththeblueprint.com Instagram: @visionarher Health and Wellness Instagram: @gratitudeisthemood   Keep Up With Me https://khalasimmons.com/ Instagram: @khalasimmons Facebook: @KhalaSimmonsOfficial Twitter: @KhalaSimmons_ LinkedIn: Khala Simmons

African Christians are coming to the US as missionaries—or are they? Many are saying that “reverse missions”—from the Majority World to the West—is on the rise. But the whole picture isn't that simple, as the world and the Western church still have a lot to learn from each other. Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford explore in this special episode with limited commercial interruption. Referenced in this episode: Conrad Mbewe: Combatting Prosperity Teaching in Africa Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com. The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE International and the Global Gospel Fund.

African Christians are coming to the US as missionaries—or are they? Many are saying that “reverse missions”—from the Majority World to the West—is on the rise. But the whole picture isn't that simple, as the world and the Western church still have a lot to learn from each other. Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford explore in this special episode with limited commercial interruption. Referenced in this episode: Conrad Mbewe: Combatting Prosperity Teaching in Africa Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodstg.wpengine.com. The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE International and the Global Gospel Fund.

What is “reverse missions”? Is it the Western world that actually needs missionaries sent from Africa, Asia, and elsewhere? This Sunday night at 7 p.m., Scott and Alex discuss what conservative evangelicals in the US have to learn from believers in the Majority World. Subscribe now.

More and more missiologists are tired of talking about the gospel only in terms of guilt and innocence. This growing school of thought claims these concepts are “Western.” Writers like Roland Muller, Jayson Georges, and Jackson Wu say that honor and shame—not guilt and innocence—hold the keys to evangelism in Majority World cultures. Are they right? Does an honor-shame reading of Scripture undermine penal, substitutionary atonement? This week, we welcome Chris Flanders, co-editor of Honor, Shame, and the Gospel with Werner Mischke, to the hot seat to share his perspective. Hear our previous episode discussing the honor-shame paradigm here. Christopher Flanders (Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary) is associate professor of missions at Abilene Christian University. He served as a missionary in Thailand for eleven years. His current research focuses on face and honor-shame issues. Christopher is the author of About Face: Rethinking Face for 21st Century Missions. He is also assistant editor for Missio Dei: A Journal of Missional Theology and Praxis. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodstg.wpengine.com. The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE International and the Global Gospel Fund. This episode is also sponsored by Radius International, Fusion, and Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention. Abuse Prevention National Conference 2021 attendees: use promo code ABWE21 to receive 20% off your registration.

More and more missiologists are tired of talking about the gospel only in terms of guilt and innocence. This growing school of thought claims these concepts are “Western.” Writers like Roland Muller, Jayson Georges, and Jackson Wu say that honor and shame—not guilt and innocence—hold the keys to evangelism in Majority World cultures. Are they right? Does an honor-shame reading of Scripture undermine penal, substitutionary atonement? This week, we welcome Chris Flanders, co-editor of Honor, Shame, and the Gospel with Werner Mischke, to the hot seat to share his perspective. Hear our previous episode discussing the honor-shame paradigm here. Christopher Flanders (Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary) is associate professor of missions at Abilene Christian University. He served as a missionary in Thailand for eleven years. His current research focuses on face and honor-shame issues. Christopher is the author of About Face: Rethinking Face for 21st Century Missions. He is also assistant editor for Missio Dei: A Journal of Missional Theology and Praxis. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com. The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE International and the Global Gospel Fund. This episode is also sponsored by Radius International, Fusion, and Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention. Abuse Prevention National Conference 2021 attendees: use promo code ABWE21 to receive 20% off your registration.

Dr. Riad Kassis has spent decades in global theological leadership. Among his many roles, he serves as the director of the Langham Scholars program—which scholarships and supports emerging theological leaders throughout the Majority World. From his home base in Lebanon, he also works as a teacher and author. Fellow Old Testament Bible scholars, Chris and Riad discuss the history of Arab Christians, what it's like for Christ followers in Lebanon today, and how an early encounter with John Stott inspired his approach to ministry.

The church in many parts of the Majority (or developing) World is growing strongly, while in New Zealand and other countries in the west, the statistics are often a little less encouraging. Why is this? Is it just cultural factors, or are there things the church in places outside of the west is doing that we need to learn from? Fraser Scott and Kevin Honore look at five key things we can learn from what the church is doing in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America that might help us to turn things around. Send feedback or questions to podcast@brighthopeworld.com.

It can be easy to hold a limited view of Christianity––to think that our local expressions of faith are universal. But Christian faith has a powerful presence all around the globe––in Africa, Asia, and South America, as well as in the West. Today we’re talking about global Christianity with Dr. Miriam Adeney, author of Kingdom Without Borders: The Untold Story of Global Christianity and Associate Professor of World Christian Studies at Seattle Pacific University. How is the growth of Christianity in the Majority World transforming the global church? How do different cultural practices impact the communication of the faith? How can we bring together evangelistic practice and healthy cultural humility? And what is the role of the global church in addressing global poverty? Don’t miss this fascinating conversation. To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming Fall courses, visit www.regent-college.edu.

Rev Israel Oluwole Olofinjana is the founding director of Centre for Missionaries from the Majority World. He is a Baptist minister and pastor of Woolwich Central Baptist Church, south-east London, UK. He is the author and editor of several books on African Christianity, church and mission. Israel has a BA (Hons) in Religious Studies from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria and an MTh from Carolina University of Theology, Virginia, USA. ABOUT THE BOOK | World Christianity in Western Europe: Diasporic Identity, Narratives & Missiology Christianity is a world religion with about 2.3 billion Christians. While World Christianity with its attention on the explosive growth of Christianity in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Pacific and Oceania is definitely significant, it is also important to consider World Christianity as it is developing in Europe. This book investigates this phenomenon in Western Europe through the prisms of Diasporic Identity, migrant narratives and their mission theology. It considers the complex Christian identity of people migrating to Europe, their stories and mission praxis. Here is a book including contributors who are scholars and practitioners. These scholars and practitioners are Europeans as well as migrants from the Majority World (Africans, Caribbean, South Asia and Latin Americans) employing an interdisciplinary approach, their work encompasses the fields of Diaspora Missiology, Practical Theology, World Christianity, Contextual Theology and Pentecostal Studies.

Concluding the discussion of All Things New: Eschatology in a Majority World, the KD Team explores how suffering in a cultural context shapes eschatology. Dr. Strickland also shares a compelling hope for the future development of this doctrine. 

The KD team explores themes from All Things New: Eschatology from A Majority World edited by Gene L. Green, Stephen T. Pardue, and K.K. Yeo

Featuring Dr David Smith, a lecturer, former principal & global mission facilitator. We hope this conversation between Matt & David prompts you to think about how you can partner, not only with your local church, but also with other churches around the nation & overseas. If you does, we'd love if you shared this episode. Maybe with your pastor or the leaders of your church for example?Edited by: Becca SchubertSpecial guest: Dr David SmithHost: Matt SchubertSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/churchuncharted)

Michael discusses Lamentations with Rev. Dr. Christopher J H Wright. Dr. Wright is the international ministries director of the Langham Partnership, providing literature, scholarships, and preaching training for pastors in Majority World churches and seminaries. He has written many books including commentaries on Deuteronomy, Jeremiah, Lamentations, and Ezekiel, The Mission of God, Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit, Old Testament Ethics for the People of God, and Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament. An ordained priest in the Church of England, Chris spent five years teaching the Old Testament at Union Biblical Seminary in India, and thirteen years as academic dean and then principal of All Nations Christian College, an international training center for cross-cultural mission in England. He was chair of the Lausanne Theology Working Group from 2005-2011 and the chief architect of The Cape Town Commitment from the Third Lausanne Congress, 2010. Our thanks to Dr. Wright for contributing to our series: The Big Book–Cover to Cover! Click Here to view notes and resources mentioned in the interview.

What is the role of Western theological education in the Majority World? What does the future of ecumenical leadership look like? What does it take to make radical missiological shifts? How can we lean in to hear diverse voices? Podcast host Martin Rodriguez and producer Greg McKinzie discuss these and other questions as they reflect on Season 1, Episode 5, "With Timothy Park."​​​​​​​ Your HostMartin Rodriguez is a doctoral student of intercultural studies at Fuller Theological Seminary, writing on missiology at the intersection of postcolonial hybridity theory and late-modern leadership theory. Since 2011, he has served as Family Life Minister at the Hollywood Church of Christ (Hollywood, CA, USA). Before this he served for five years as a missionary in China where he mentored emerging leaders and partnered with Chinese leaders to plant three churches. Martin holds an MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary and a degree in Religion and International Studies from Pepperdine University. He is also a content editor of Missio Dei: A Journal of Missional Theology and Praxis and a member of the missiology.com team. Your ProducerGreg McKinzie is a PhD candidate in theology at Fuller Theological Seminary, writing on missional hermeneutics at the intersection of constructive theology, theological interpretation of Scripture, and missiology. He is also the executive editor of Missio Dei: A Journal of Missional Theology and Praxis and the lead administrator of missiology.com. From 2008 to 2015, he served in Arequipa, Peru, as a partner in holistic evangelism with Team Arequipa and The Christian Urban Development Association. Greg holds an MDiv from Harding School of Theology (Memphis, TN, USA) and a BA in missions from Harding University (Searcy, AR, USA). He should probably be working on his dissertation right now.

Christopher J. H. Wright and Graham Joseph Hill talk about the mission of God and the mission of God's people. The Global Church Project episode #150. On www.theglobalchurchproject.comChristopher Wright was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the son of missionary parents, and nurtured as an Irish Presbyterian. After completing a doctorate in Old Testament economic ethics in Cambridge, he was ordained in the Anglican Church of England in 1977 and served as an assistant pastor in the Parish Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, in Kent.In 1983 he took his family to India and taught at the Union Biblical Seminary (UBS), Pune for five years as a mission partner with Crosslinks (formerly BCMS). While at UBS he taught a variety of Old Testament courses at BD and MTh levels. In 1988 he returned to the UK as Academic Dean at All Nations Christian College (an international training centre for cross-cultural mission). Then he was appointed Principal there in September 1993.In September 2001 he was appointed International Director of the Langham Partnership International. This is a group of ministries originally founded by John Stott, committed to the strengthening of the church in the Majority World through fostering leadership development, biblical preaching, literature and doctoral scholarships. He is the author of acclaimed books in theology and mission.

With an exhibition of his 40-year photographic career opening at the Rubin Museum of Art, in New York,  photojournalist and social justice activist Shahidul Alam was kind enough to join us on the B&H Photography Podcast to discuss the current exhibit, his career, and the state of photojournalism around the world. Also joining us is scholar, archivist, and the author of Conversations on Conflict Photography, Dr. Lauren Walsh.   Truth to Power is the name of the Alam’s exhibition and it is “a tribute to the numerous acts of resistance all across the globe and gives hope to those who continue to believe that a better world is possible.” As the name indicates, Alam’s work confronts the injustices in his native Bangladesh, where he has spent a career photographing natural disasters, social inequalities, street protests, migrant workers, and investigating those murdered or kidnapped. He also founded the Chobi Mela Photography Festival and the Drik and Majority World photo agencies, which has enabled countless photographers a better chance to have their stories seen by a larger audience.    In addition to learning about Alam’s career, his 2018 arrest, and his selection as one of Time magazine’s 2018 “Persons of the Year,” we discuss with Walsh and Alam many topics crucial to an understanding of modern photojournalism. We ask about how to shape a visual narrative for maximum effect, about the benefits of including graphic violence in an edit, and how journalists must protect themselves, not just from physical attacks, but from cyber and social media attacks. We also discuss the importance (and the dangers) of local journalists covering their own stories. Join us for this incredibly compelling episode. Guests: Shahidul Alam and Dr. Lauren Walsh Photograph © Shahidul Alam

Chris and Daniel take some time to cover recent trends in AI and some noteworthy publications. In particular, they discuss the increasing AI momentum in the majority world (Africa, Asia, South and Central America and the Caribbean), and they dig into Hugging Face’s recent model distillation results.

Chris and Daniel take some time to cover recent trends in AI and some noteworthy publications. In particular, they discuss the increasing AI momentum in the majority world (Africa, Asia, South and Central America and the Caribbean), and they dig into Hugging Face’s recent model distillation results.

Rev. Dr. Abjar Bahkou— Associate Professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary, and Rev. Kou Seying— Associate Professor of Practical Theology, Associate Dean of Urban and Cross-Cultural Ministry, and Lutheran Foundation Professor of Urban and Cross-Cultural Ministry at Concordia Seminary St. Louis, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming Multiethnic Symposium at Concordia Seminary on April 25-26, 2019, titled “Shame and Honor: Gospel Proclamation in the Majority World,” including why this topic is important and relevant, how culture affects one's understand of the Gospel, and what honor-shame culture is. Learn more and register at csl.edu/multiethnic.

In the second part of a two-part interview, Vidya dives into the Bill & Melinda Gates Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) strategy investing in early-stage biotech companies as well as volume guarantees.Host: Hunter SimsProducer: Allison SimsMusic: "Nowhere Land" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

In this episode of Missions Pulse, David Joannes interviews Bevin Ginder about Why Majority World Mobilization Matters. missionspulse.com Be sure to subscribe to the show!

Dr. Allen Yeh (Biola University) joins Dan and Ellen to talk about 1) the fact that most Christians in the world do not live in the West (Europe, North America), and 2) the difference between Orthodoxy (right thinking) and Orthopraxy (right action). Allen’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Yeh/e/B002Z8UFLY – – – – Depolarize! is produced by Dan Koch … Continue reading “Majority World” Christians & How They Help Us →

Eldon Porter describes how globalization and the growth of the Majority World church has brought about a new paradigm in global missions. Eldon helps us understand how God is raising up global networks, and shares a great online resource to help churches connect with these networks. [et_social_share]

Thursday Breakfast 23 August 2018with Em, Katia Scheherazade 7.00am Acknowledgement of country7.04am Sophiegrophy - Baby let's fly(link is external)7.09am Milouda - Gar Gar Ya Zoubida(link is external)7:15am Em and Katia speak with presenter, Scheherazade Bloul, about the appropriation of Amazigh cultural products in the wake ofMadonna wearing Amazigh clothing to the VMA(link is external)s.7:33am Katia speaks with Saiful Islam, colleague and brother-in-law of Dr Shahidul Alam, photographer, writer, curator, activist and Chairperson of Majority World who iscurrently imprisoned in Bangladesh(link is external) for "provocative comments" made in an Al-Jazeera interview.7:49am Em and Katia speak with Rachel Saravanamuthu, Senior Lawyer at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre's Human Rights Law Program about theauthorisation of Ashmore Reef as a port(link is external) to validate the detention of 1,600 asylum seekers.8:05am Quater to Africa - Tahabil(link is external)8:09am Kaiit - OG Luv Kush Pt.2 (link is external)8:11am Scheherazade speaks to Hella Ibrahim, Egyptian-Australian Muslim editor, founder and editorial director of Djed Press about her upcomingMelbourne Writers Festival events.8:27am Update on the US Prison Strike and the Turnbull Dutton spill

Interview with Jeff Greenman is President and Professor of Theology and Ethics at Regent College. He has led the college through the challenging times faced by every North American school of theological education. He met with Karen Stiller in Vancouver to talk about some of those challenges, the changing face of the church in Canada and what we can learn from the Church in the Majority World.

Eldon Porter describes how globalization and the growth of the Majority World church has brought about a new paradigm in global missions. Eldon helps us understand how God is raising up global networks, and shares a great online resource to help churches connect with these networks. [et_social_share]

Graham Hill and Stan Fetting (of Crossover Australia) talk about learning from mission, faith, and church in the Majority World (especially Asia, Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, Diaspora, and Indigenous communities).

The Church is growing the fastest throughout the Majority World. And with any growth comes the need for leadership development. This need is not a contemporary creation but a biblical expectation. Pastoral training is one of the most important issues facing the Church. David Sills and I discuss this topic in this episode of Strike […]

Paul Borthwick helps us understand how the world is changing, and outlines some principles for how the North American church can partner with the Majority World church and continue to effectively participate in global mission. [et_social_share]

Suchitra Vijayan and Benjamin Chesterton discuss the ethics and politics of representation in photojournalism. The conversation was sparked by the recent Souvid Datta / LensCulture /Magnum case where an image portraying and identifying a trafficked child being raped was used to promote a photo award.   SHOWNOTES: Suchitra @suchitrav Benjamin @duckrabbitblog  Souvid Datta: Photography, plagiarism and the politics of grants, by Suchitra Vijayan http://www.suchitravijayan.com/archives/923 LensCulture and the Commodification of Rape By Benjamin Chesterton on Peta Pixel https://petapixel.com/2017/05/01/lensculture-commodification-rape/ Shaken Photojournalism Industry Questions Itself After Souvid Datta Scandal http://time.com/4772234/souvid-datta-question/ (MMW enjoyed Fed Ritchie’s commentary in this article)  Where do we go from here? A wake-up call for visual journalism in the “post-factual” era https://witness.worldpressphoto.org/where-do-we-go-from-here-8cf1131e23db (In case you wanted to hear more on Fed Ritchin’s thoughts on ethics and moving visual journalism forward Representing the Majority World by D J Clark http://djclark.com/index.php/representing-the-majority-world-famine-photojournalism-and-the-changing-visual-economy/

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."—Paul (Galatians 5:22f) This week we welcome Rev. Dr. Christopher J. H. Wright for a conversation on his newly-published Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit : Growing in Christlikeness, a gem of a book exploring—in straightforward language, yet covering much theological ground—Paul's teaching on how the indwelling of God's Spirit in the believer can free us from both legalism and selfishness by helping us to grow more Christlike in character. Christopher Wright is International Ministries Director of the Langham Partnership, providing literature, scholarships, and preaching training for pastors in Majority World churches and seminaries. He has written many books including works on mission, ethics and bible commentaries. He is an ordained priest in the Church of England, and for many years served as academic dean and then principal of All Nations Christian College. He has chaired the Lausanne Theology Working Group, and is the chief architect of The Cape Town Commitment from the Third Lausanne Congress, 2010. (For show notes please visit http://themindrenewed.com)

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."—Paul (Galatians 5:22f) This week we welcome Rev. Dr. Christopher J. H. Wright for a conversation on his newly-published Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit : Growing in Christlikeness, a gem of a book exploring—in straightforward language, yet covering much theological ground—Paul's teaching on how the indwelling of God's Spirit in the believer can free us from both legalism and selfishness by helping us to grow more Christlike in character. Christopher Wright is International Ministries Director of the Langham Partnership, providing literature, scholarships, and preaching training for pastors in Majority World churches and seminaries. He has written many books including works on mission, ethics and bible commentaries. He is an ordained priest in the Church of England, and for many years served as academic dean and then principal of All Nations Christian College. He has chaired the Lausanne Theology Working Group, and is the chief architect of The Cape Town Commitment from the Third Lausanne Congress, 2010. (For show notes please visit http://themindrenewed.com)

Murray Cornelius joins us again for a great conversation on how the Majority World church is doing things differently and maybe even better than we are. Matt and Shel have the privilege to grill their boss about his claims, ask him about turning 60 and try to get him to go "full angry prophet" on the Canadian church. If you work for PAOC IM then you have to listen or else we'll dock your pay. At least that's what Murray said. It's a great use of your time and a good way to honour Murray before he takes the fateful step into senior status. Happy Birthday big cheese!

Don Parsons joins us to talk about how missions has shifted from 'the West to the rest' to 'from everywhere to everywhere.' He helps us understand the benefits and the challenges of globalization in missions and gives us ideas on how churches in the West can partner with churches in the Majority World to bring the Good News to every tribe, tongue and nation. [et_social_share]

Multimedia story teller, activist, teacher Shahidul Alam talks to D J Clark about the challenges facing multimedia development in the Majority World. They also discuss Shahidul's approach to his latest project and how new technologies have constantly changed the way story tellers have been able to engage their audiences.