Dialogue

Being (un)seen

 why do we all have this insatiable need to be seen, but we cant bear the the direct gaze of others. We show ourselves through filters and screens, but this only makes us feel more isolated. Why do we so much desire to be seen? Why can't we bear being seen? What is to be done about it. A Biblical perspective - Dr Andre van Zyl

Reading your bible for all its worth

The Bible is the most translated, most printed and most read book in history. But, in spite of this, the Bible is not always the easiest book to make sense of. In some places the Bible couldn’t be clearer and in other places everybody seem to disagree over what exactly the Bible is actually saying. In the light of this, it is necessary to investigate and discuss the principles that is valid when interpreting a book like the Bible. In this talk we contemplate how to read the Bible for all its worth.

A Biblical portrait of marriage

In contemporary culture any discussion around sexuality can be quite daunting. A very important part of the argument, that is sometimes neglected, is God's design and the meaning of marriage. In this talk we will be engaging the complexities of commitment with the wisdom of God.

Sexuality in a PC world

In our current climate of political correctness it is hard to have meaningful conversations about sensitive issues - and it doesn't get more sensitive than the question of homosexuality. The left would label their opposition as bigots, whilst the right will level the charge of sodomy. The talk will explore a possible 'third way' in which to think, feel and speak about sexual identity. 

The Discipline of Joy: Christian Hedonism

An invitation to Christian Hedonism

 

"Joy is the serious business of Heaven." - C.S. Lewis

 

This talk explores the pursuit of joy from a christian perspective.

The role of the Church in fulfilling the great commission

Rev. Rogers speaks on the role the Church in fulfilling the great commission reflecting on Acts 17

Rev. Rodgers Atwebembeire is the Eastern Africa Regional Director of the Africa Centre for Apologetics Research (ACFAR), a ministry equipping believers in Africa for the defense of the faith, biblical discernment and cult evangelism. He is also the pastor of New City Community Church – a reformed Presbyterian Church in Kampala, Uganda. Rodgers lectures at several theological institutions on African Church history, Apologetics and New Religious Movements as well as serving on several Boards of like-minded para-church organizations.

Dealing with anger

Mark Twain once quipped; “When angry, count to four. When very angry, swear.” 

Dealing with anger is something all people have to face.  It has the power to disintegrate our health, our communities, and our individual wisdom.  It is like an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured. Having said that, it would seem that anger can be a legitimate response to genuine injustice.

Which brings us to the question - Is it possible for me to manage my anger in a God-honoring way: to be angry and not sin?

If God is Good, why does the world seem so bad?

There are much beauty and good in the world, but there are also horrors both physically and morally. Humanity seems in a struggle for survival, and yet Christians claim that God is all-good, all-knowing, and all-powerful. If God is all these things, then why is there evil in the world?

I don't have time!

Donald S. Witney writes: "the heart of a disciplined spiritual life is the disciplined use of time." Listen how the Gospel radically changes our view of time.

Fasting: A hunger for God

The Bible talks about fasting more than 77 times, yet it remains one of the most neglected spiritual disciplines. We read about the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness and automatically go to the verses that he quoted to Satan and conveniently skip over the 40-day fast. 

In this talk, we consider whether we should perhaps break our fast from fasting.