State of the Church in Ukraine, Pt. 3
Today, Bram wraps up his talk with Ivan Rusin, President of Ukraine Evangelical Theological Seminary in Kiev, Ukraine.
State of the Church in Ukraine, Pt. 2
Ivan Rusin is young for a University President. But he’s battle-hardened. Literally. On the Spiritual Front; on the Political Scene; on the War Front – Ivan has taken the lead and taken his students to the heart of the fight for his nation, and the world. Today Bram continues an in-depth look at the current […]
Uganda: Report from the Pearl of Africa, Pt. 4
Today concludes an in-depth report from Eastern Africa. After two weeks of pursuing the story, Bram wraps up his survey of the military, political and spiritual conditions of Uganda and the neighboring countries of South Sudan, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. He’s joined in studio by Jim and Cher.
Uganda: Report from the Pearl of Africa, Pt. 3
Bram, Cher and Jim continue the discussion on why Uganda, of all places, is so welcoming to refugees. Even facing the prospect of serious terror attacks and spillover from a half-dozen major conflicts, Uganda remains the ‘Hope of Africa.’ While so many other countries burn, Uganda is a relative oasis.
Uganda: Report from the Pearl of Africa, Pt. 2
Today Bram continues his report on the current situation in Uganda, where millions continue their sojourn as refugees and aliens. While things are currently stable, the absence of men means real dangers lie ahead for millions of widows and orphans. And the lack of jobs means a desperate and growing need for serious economic development. […]
Uganda: Report from the Pearl of Africa, Pt. 1
Winston Churchill coined the phrase, and even with all the turmoil in Africa this century, it remains true – Uganda is ‘The Pearl of Africa.’ Geographically diverse and multicultural, it is the crossroads of the Continent. Yet today, that ‘Pearl’ has become a ‘Pearl of Great Price.’ It is under tremendous strain as the neighbor […]
UKRAINE: Christ in the Maidan, Pt. 2
Today, Bram and Oles Dmytrenko continue their walk through the heart of Kiev, Ukraine. The Maidan Uprising of 2014, known by the locals as the ‘Winter on Fire.’ Hundreds fell to Russian snipers. Thousands still bear the physical scars of bullets and bludgeons. Hundreds of thousands still carry the hidden wounds of trauma including, as […]
UKRAINE: Christ in the Maidan, Pt. 1
Going where angels fear to tread, the faithful often find themselves in the crosshairs. Literally. The Winter of 2014 was a prime example. As Ukranian patriots faced down a corrupt and violent dictator they braved Russian snipers to win back their country. And right in the center of it? The Body of Christ. What the […]
The Moral Minority – A New Opportunity! (CR CLASSIC)
My, how things change. Or do they? Every generation possesses a certain creativity in repeating the same old sins. This generation is no different. But does the current moral climate mean the Gospel is on the retreat? Far from it. Norm sees real opportunity where others might see hopelessness. As a result, we’ll take a risk […]
Pastoring on the Front Lines – A Job Description, Part 2
It’s been quite a week here on this broadcast. We started the week off by sharing precious comments and memories at the post-memorial celebration for Norm Nelson. And now, standing on the shoulders of giants, we are back to the nitty-gritty, boots-on-the-ground work that God has called us to. On today’s program, we conclude a […]
