Missionary Minds

Can a king with 11 wives truly honor the covenant of marriage? Does tradition ever justify deviating from Biblical principles? In this episode of The Africa Review, we delve into the complexities of polygamy, examining the recent engagement of King Mswati III of Eswatini to his 12th wife. We explore the tension between cultural practices and God's design for marriage

South Africa's murder rate is a staggering crisis. Every day, countless lives are lost, leaving communities shattered and families grieving. But what if the solution to this epidemic isn't just about stricter gun control or harsher penalties? What if the answer lies deeper, in the very fabric of our society and our understanding of human life? This episode of TARIF explores the spiritual roots of...

The third edition of the Doctrines of Grace and how they affect missions.

Why are families breaking down across Africa? In this episode of TARIF, we explore the impact of migration for work on marriages and parenting. We'll discuss the moral and spiritual consequences of this crisis, and how the Bible guides our understanding of family and responsibility. Can economic survival and obedience to God co-exist? Join us as we seek answers to these complex questions and explo...

The push to "Africanize" theology by blending African culture with Christian doctrine raises concerns. While contextualization is important, reinterpreting Scripture through a cultural lens can lead to faulty doctrine. The Bible's message is timeless and universal, applicable to all cultures. Faithful interpretation and appropriate application within the African context is crucial. Listen to learn...

The second edition of the Doctrines of Grace and how they affect missions.

"As Abraham Kuyper once said, “In any successful attack on freedom, the State can only be an accomplice. The chief culprit is the citizen who forgets his duty, wastes away his strength in the sleep of sin and sensual pleasure, and so loses the power of his own initiative.”"

Tired of bribing your kids into behaving? This article explores the pitfalls of reward-based parenting and how it creates entitled, manipulative, and abusive children. It's a wake-up call for parents who want to raise respectful, responsible, and God-fearing kids. Ditch the bribes and embrace biblical discipline – it's the key to raising children who are a blessing to their communities and contrib...

The first edition of the Doctrines of grace and how they affect missions.

"Think about how competition works to make better products. Take headphones, for example. Companies compete against each other to please their customers, making their products better, sleeker, faster, and cheaper. Corded headphones led to Bluetooth, then noise cancelling and on and on. Cars, hammers, shoes, mattresses, and thousands of other products work the same way." The effect is the same in o...

"Obedience to the Great Commission is one of the hardest commands of Christ because it demands a united, group commitment of money, prayer, and men. But Jonathan Edwards said in The Religious Affections that true faith and true love are best seen by a lifestyle of obedience. When we see decade after decade pass, with very little concern about the evangelization of the world, what does that say abo...

Pastor Ryan Wade discusses what it is like for him to return to his hometown and start a church there.

This article explores the impact of African Traditional Religion (ATR) on Christianity in sub-Saharan Africa. It discusses how ATR's belief in a distant Supreme Being and reliance on human mediums has led to syncretism, where Christians blend these beliefs with their faith.

"Believing in human depravity and inability shatters our hopes of producing an earthly utopia by political means.  Accepting this biblical doctrine of sin fuels us with zeal for evangelism, knowing the gospel alone can transform human hearts and societies.  If we saw how united we are as humans in our depravity, the sins of other people and cultures would surprise us less, knowing the same seeds l...

Maintaining, therefore, an exceptionally high view of marriage, and an appropriately high view of human government, here are the Biblical requirements for getting married. May all those pursuing marriage consider these very carefully. Correct Persons, covenant promises, clear publicity, and celebration party. Listen to learn more.

AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and is a disease that destroys the body’s immune system, greatly lowering its resistance to infection. This disease is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, also known as HIV, which is transferred in blood and sexual fluids.  While there are treatments to slow the damage of AIDS, currently there is no known cure.

"The church's role is not to police immigration, nor to adopt immigration as a political position. It may provide counsel to believers struggling with this, or assist believers to obey the law (financially or otherwise). "

"I am not promoting a new strategy. Many of the great missionaries of the past feared the results that came from paternalism. Western churches would raise funds to send out cross-cultural evangelists, but they rarely used this money to assist in local works and ministerial projects."

The Springboks have inspired our nation because they have marched onto the rugby field to represent South Africa against the rest of the world. They have shown that South African men can work as a team to defeat adversity. They have been courageous, strong, skilful, and manly, and our young men would do well to imitate their example in these areas.

"If at all we are to overcome the pandemic that has gripped the African continent, our churches must be planting churches at a faster rate. There is far too much caution from churches associated with money and resources that hinder Gospel advancement, especially in the remotest parts of our countries."

Trust God’s Authority over Life and Death (Deuteronomy 32:39, Job 1:21): Suicidal thoughts might stem from the desire to take control over life and death. Biblically, understanding that life is God's domain helps reframe the conversation around trusting God with our lives, even when it feels like we’ve lost control. This leads to a practical emphasis on surrendering to God's timing and wil...

Is singleness a gift from God or a self-imposed curse? Tim Cantrell explores eight common excuses for delaying marriage and challenges the notion that it's better to be single. How should Christians navigate the issue of singleness? All this and more in today’s edition of TARIF.

Someone once said that “Democracy is a slow process of stumbling to the right decision instead of going straight forward to the wrong one.” While this may sound witty, is it right? Which system of government is best and how do we make it all work? All this and more in today’s edition of TARIF.

"I’ve heard that billionaire Bill Gates memorised the Sermon on the Mount in his youth. His pastor offered him a trip up to the Space Needle in Seattle if he could memorise the 2000-word text. He quoted it without error. But today he’s an agnostic. All that flexing did him no good, just like the Jews that studied the Bible without ever finding Jesus Christ..."

In an era where individualism is rampant, selfless loving relationships are often missing. Neighbours remain strangers as technology envelops us in isolation. Social media compounds this issue, creating virtual realities where we craft controlled personas, often at the expense of genuine, face-to-face relationships. Our walls are high, our doors are closed, our neighbours are strangers, and our fa...