GET UP & GO BREAKFAST - PROF DION FORSTER

In this episode, Anton chats with Professor Dion Forster from the Free University of Amsterdam (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) and Stellenbosch about living in a noisy world and hearing the voice of God. Anton opens by describing how, from the moment we wake up, voices compete for our attention — the news, social media, people we love and trust, uninvited voices, and the voice inside our own heads....

In this Radio Cape Pulpit 7–9 a.m. insert on the Get Up and Go Breakfast show, host Anton Brink speaks with Professor Dion Forster (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Stellenbosch University) about trust in a world where promises are broken, leaders disappoint, and even those close to us let us down. Drawing on Psalm 25 ("To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; in you I trust, O my God"), Forster reflect...

In this episode of the Get Up and Go Breakfast on Radio Cape Pulpit, host Anton Brink welcomes Professor Dion Forster to discuss the Christian virtue of kindness. Professor Forster reflects on Ephesians 4:32 – "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ forgave you" – and shares a quote from his former teacher, Professor Stanley Hauerwas: "To be kind in a violen...

In this episode of Christian Perspective on the News on Radio Cape Pulpit 729 AM, the speaker reflects on Ecclesiastes chapter 3, verses 1–8, exploring the biblical truth that there is a time and season for everything—including weeping, mourning, uprooting, and letting go. Drawing on personal experience of emigrating from South Africa to the Netherlands three years ago, the speaker shares the ongo...

In this episode on Radio Cape Pulpit, host Anton Brink welcomes Professor Dion Foster from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and the University of Stellenbosch for a thought-provoking discussion on Genesis 16, the story of Hagar. Professor Foster shares how a devotional reading from Lectio 365 sparked fresh insight into this ancient narrative, which he describes as surprisingly contemporary. He ref...

In this episode of the Get Up and Go Breakfast program on Radio Cape Pulpit, host Anton Brink speaks with Professor Dion Forster (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Stellenbosch University) about a challenging and deeply relevant topic: "The Neighbours We Cannot Avoid" – based on Luke 10:25-37, the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Prof. Forster shares that the theme comes from his PhD student, Tiago D...

In this episode of the Get Up and Go Breakfast program on Radio Cape Pulpit, host Anton Brink speaks with Professor Dion Forster – holder of the University Research Chair in Public Theology and Ethics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, extraordinary professor at Stellenbosch University, and ordained Methodist minister – about the theme of spring, new birth, and spiritual renewal. Speaking from Šiben...

In this episode of the Get Up and Go Breakfast program on Radio Cape Pulpit, host Anton Brink speaks with Professor Dion Forster (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Stellenbosch University) about the theme: "Seeing the familiar through strange eyes" – a concept drawn from theologian Jamie Smith (Desiring the Kingdom). Prof. Forster explains that we often become so shaped by our culture, relationship...

In this episode of the Get Up and Go Breakfast program on Radio Cape Pulpit, host Anton Brink speaks with Professor Dion Forster – extraordinary professor of systematic theology at Stellenbosch University and ordained minister in the Methodist Church of South Africa – about Galatians 6:9: "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." P...

In this episode of the Get Up and Go Breakfast program on Radio Cape Pulpit, host Anton Brink speaks with Professor Dion Forster (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Stellenbosch University) about the profound question: "When we pray for peace, what exactly are we praying for?" Prof. Forster distinguishes between negative peace (the absence of war, conflict, or anxiety) and the biblical concept of Sh...

n this episode of Radio Cape Pulpit, host Anton speaks with Dion Forster from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam about the power of personal example and servant leadership. Reflecting on the people who have changed his life, Dion shares how most life-changing influence comes not from ideas, but from those who show us how to live. He highlights the story of Susannah Wesley, who taught her children, i...

In this thoughtful episode of Breakfast on Radio Cape Pulpit, host Anton Brank welcomes Prof. Dion Forster, theologian from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and the University of Stellenbosch, for a reflective conversation on the theme of "space." Prof. Forster draws on his personal experience living in the Netherlands, where physical space is scarce compared to South Africa's wide-open landscapes. He...

Who is shaping the way you think, live and see the world? In this insightful episode, Prof. Dion Forster explores the powerful influences that form our beliefs, values and identity, from family and mentors to social media, culture, politics and public opinion. Drawing from Romans 12:1-2, the conversation focuses on the biblical call to avoid being conformed to the patterns of the age and instead e...

In this thought-provoking episode, Professor Dion Forster explores where true identity comes from in a culture driven by achievement, success and self-promotion. Drawing from John 8, he reflects on Jesus' example of finding identity in the Father's love rather than public recognition or personal accomplishment. Through biblical insights and practical encouragement, Professor Forster reminds listen...

In this profound episode of Radio Cape Pulpit, recorded while visiting Rome, Prof. Dion Forster reflects on the powerful story of the woman caught in adultery (John 8) – noting that the heading itself is already loaded, as it refers only to the woman, raising the question of where the man was. He explains that the teachers of the law tried to trap Jesus by creating a false dichotomy between mercy...

In this encouraging episode of Radio Cape Pulpit, Prof. Dion Forster reflects on the challenges of living as a Christian in a world that often pressures us to conform. He shares his love for worship – from contemporary praise to the formal elegance of a reformed liturgy – and acknowledges how easy it is for the rhythms of our lives to look no different from those of unbelievers. Quoting 1 Corinthi...

In this thoughtful episode of Radio Cape Pulpit, Prof. Dion Forster reflects on ambition, effort, and disappointment through the lens of the FIFA World Cup and the Bafana Bafana football team. He acknowledges that while Scripture encourages us to work with all our heart (Colossians 3:23), our worth is not determined by whether we succeed or fail. Even Jesus experienced disappointment and rejection...

In hierdie inspirerende episode van Radio Cape Pulpit vra prof. Dion Forster ‘n eenvoudige maar diepgaande vraag: “Het jy al ooit iemand ontmoet wat heel gewoon gelyk het, maar later jou lewe heeltemal verander het?” Hy verwys na Hebreërs 13: “Moenie nalaat om gasvryheid aan vreemdelinge te bewys nie, want deur dit te doen het sommige engele onwetend onthaal.” Die skrywer van Hebreërs sê nie “moen...

In this thought-provoking episode of Radio Cape Pulpit, host Anton speaks with Professor Dion Forster (from Amsterdam) about the dangerous intersection of religion and populism, particularly in the context of rising xenophobia in South Africa. Prof. Forster explains how populist leaders exploit fear and wounds to create simplistic binaries of "us vs. them," often attaching religious language to ju...

In this inspiring Christian podcast episode, listeners are encouraged to discover God’s presence in the ordinary moments of everyday life. Through reflections on faith, spiritual growth, purpose and the journey of life, this episode explores how people often focus so much on destinations and future goals that they miss the deeper work happening along the way. Drawing from biblical teachings and pr...

In hierdie Pinkster-uitsending op Radio Cape Pulpit gesels prof. Dion Forster met Anton oor die betekenis van die Heilige Gees. Hy verduidelik dat Jesus in Johannes 14 belowe om ‘n ander Helper (Parakletos) te stuur – nie net om by ons te wees nie, maar om in ons te woon. Anders as die Vader en die Seun, is die Gees dikwels die mees verwaarloosde Persoon van die Drie-eenheid, maar Jesus beskryf Ho...

In this thought-provoking conversation on Radio Cape Pulpit, Professor Dion Forster reflects on the importance of remembering God’s faithfulness while learning to let go of bitterness and pain. Drawing from Scripture, history, and personal experience, he encourages listeners to embrace grace, healing, and compassion in a divided world. This inspiring message reminds believers to live with hope, fr...

Discover the deeper meaning of Sabbath through a powerful message by Professor Dion Foster. This reflection explores how true rest is not about laziness, but about spiritual renewal, freedom, and reconnecting with God, others, and creation. Learn how practising sabbatical living can transform your faith, restore balance, and help you resist the pressures of constant busyness.

Get & Go Breakfast with Prof Dion Forster explores the inspiring life of Corrie ten Boom and her family, who risked everything to save Jewish lives during World War II. Discover powerful lessons on Christian faith, forgiveness, courage, hope and overcoming evil with good. A moving conversation about living with purpose, trust in God and standing for truth in difficult times

Discover the inspiring story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German pastor who stood firm in faith during World War II. Learn how his teachings on courage, peace, and the Fruit of the Spirit can help Christians stay strong in uncertain times. A powerful message of hope, patience, and trusting that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.