Dia-Logos: Seeking Christ's Perspective on the News

How can Africa have the world’s largest Christian population, yet still be one of the most unreached continents on Earth? In this eye-opening episode of the Dia-Logos podcast, host Brad sits down with Aron Mwasile, the Tanzania Country Director for Dia-Logos, to unpack a staggering spiritual contradiction. With over 750 million Christians, Africa leads the globe in numbers, yet statistically, it r...

What is the difference between studying the theory of faith and actually experiencing it on the front lines? In this episode of the Dia-Logos podcast, host Brad Kirsten sits down with Mike Burnard, analytical strategist for Dia-Logos, to discuss his frequent travels to conflict zones in Lebanon and Syria. Through the lens of a famous philosophical thought experiment called "Mary's Room," Mike chal...

Is Artificial Intelligence merely a modern convenience, or are we outsourcing the very things God has entrusted to us? In this episode of the Dia-Logos podcast, host Brad Kirsten sits down with church and culture consultant Richard Baird to navigate the rapidly evolving world of AI. With recent statistics suggesting that nearly 60% of pastors use AI for ministry and a growing number of Christians...

In this episode, in response to Breaking News, the Dia-Logos podcast posits that the newly agreed U.S - Iran memorandum of understanding constitutes a temporary pause rather than a resolution, outlining a 60-day pause in hostilities. The episode highlights three distinct timelines; diplomatic, economic, and household recovery arguing that lasting stability requires a transformative, supernatural c...

🎧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐯𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡: Chinese President Xi Jinping has completed a rare, high-profile state visit to North Korea, cementing a strategic alliance with Kim Jong-un amidst heavy international sanctions. While the world watches a display of red carpets, geopolitical posturing, and escalating nuclear threats, this episode of Dia-Logos looks beyond the closed rooms of Pyongy...

In this episode of the Dia-Logos Podcast, Dia-Logos Director, Stefan van der Berg, analyzes the root causes of recent xenophobic violence and vigilante actions in South Africa. The conversation addresses how economic hardship, rising living costs, and social media agitation contribute to the crisis, while calling on the church to uphold dignity and love, citing Matthew 25:35.

In a world flooded with competing headlines and differing opinions, even within the church, how do we truly make sense of global shifts? Join Brad Kirsten and Mike Burnard in this special trailer episode as they introduce the Dia-Logos podcast. Drawing on over 50 years of global experience, Dia-Logos operates at the intersection of faith and world events. But this isn't just another "Christian" ne...