Msingi Talks

Mandisa Dyantyi is the director of the Social Justice Coalition (SJC) in Capte Town. The SJC works to advance the constitutional rights to life, dignity, equality, freedom and safety in the lives of all people, but especially those living in informal settlements in South Africa. Follow Mandisa Dyantyi on Twitter @mandisadg and the SJC on Twitter @sjcoaltion and Instagram @social_justice_coalition_...

Esme Bowers lives in Cape Town and serves as the chairperson of The Evangelical Alliance of South Africa. She is the Director for the Church In Community Department and has served in many departments of WEA in various capacities including the Leadership Development Institute, Women’s Commission, Missions Commission and Religious Liberty Bureau, now serving on the Senior Leadership Team of World Ev...

This week, Carol is in conversation with Reuben Kigame on all matters of activism, prophecy, music, and presidential aspirations. Reuben Kigame is a music minister, Christian apologist and electronic media consultant from Kenya. He describes himself as a “Christian pan-Africanist” and, regarding the three callings of his life, he says: “Like an African pot, my life’s mission sits on three cooking...

This is part three of a three-part series. Please see your podcast feed if you haven't listened to parts 2 and 3.  In this conversation, Carol speaks with  Dr Damaris Parsitau about Gender-Based Violence, Masculinity, Femininity, Society, and the Church. Dr. Damaris Seleina Parsitau is a social scientist and a senior lecturer in religion and gender studies at Egerton University, Ken...

In this conversation, Carol speaks with  Dr Damaris Parsitau about Gender-Based Violence, Masculinity, Femininity, Society, and the Church. Dr. Damaris Seleina Parsitau is a social scientist and a senior lecturer in religion and gender studies at Egerton University, Kenya. She is also the President of the African Association for the Study of Religion in Africa and Its Diaspora (AASR).She...

In this conversation, Carol speaks with  Dr Damaris Parsitau about Gender-Based Violence, Masculinity, Femininity, Society, and the Church. Dr. Damaris Seleina Parsitau is a social scientist and a senior lecturer in religion and gender studies at Egerton University, Kenya. She is also the President of the African Association for the Study of Religion in Africa and Its Diaspora (AASR).She...

In this podcast episode, Carol and Sandra explore the connections between pursuing justice, worship music, and the embodiment of all these within the local community. Sandra Maria Van Opstal, a second-generation Latina, is co-founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice, a movement led by people of color to mobilize a lifestyle of faith and justice. Find out more about Chasing Justice at http...

This conversation with Professor Nadine explores the origins of the development industry, its current state,and what it  means to decolonize. Nadine Bowers Du Toit (1977) is currently an Associate Professor in ‘Theology and Development’ (Dept. Practical Theology & Missiology) at the Faculty of Theology, University of Stellenbosch (South Africa). Besides lecturing, publ...

Dot is a Christian with a deep understanding of how justice and love are the foundations of the Kingdom of God. Her career is in child protection and she has worked in various programs aimed at helping make the world a better place for children who are vulnerable. Dot is passionate about creating spaces where children can thrive despite the things they have been through. She is currently living in...

In this episode Carol talks to the NWS team on their groundbreaking advocacy work in the area of whiteness. We explore their journey from inception to now, and dreaming for the future! Follow their work Instagram: @nowhitesaviors Facebook: nowhitesaviors Twitter:@nowhitesaviors Website nowhitesaviors.org   Msingi Talks is a podcast hosted by Msingi Trust that ventures deeper an...

Uncle Craig is unlearning whiteness, enjoys mountain biking and loves long meals around his family table.  He has worked at the Warehouse for the past 16 years and taught at Eastern University for 8 years. Follow Craig on Twitter @craigdstewart. The Warehouse: www.warehouse.org.za Insta: we_are_the_warehouse Facebook: TheWarehouseTrust Msingi Talks is a podcast hosted by Msingi Trust that ven...

In this conversation, Carol speaks with Inverse Podcast's Drew Hart and Jarrod McKenna on "good trouble"; what it looks like to be co-conspirators in pursuit of justice, as well as how churches, communities, academia, and organizations can embody justice. Follow Drew Hart on [ Instagram ](http://instagram.com/druhart) and [ Twitter ](http://twitter.com/druhart) @druhart. Follow Jarrod McKenna...

In this podcast epidode, Carol speaks to Esther Mwaniki, Founder of Lapid Leaders Africa. The conversation focuses on what it takes to start and nurture an organization . Esther is passionate about development of people, processes and systems of organisations in Africa.  Lapid Leaders Africa is a values-based leadership development program, equipping young leaders with the skills needed to su...

Jyune Thuna graduated from Moi University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences, with a major in Psychology. She did her internship with Karen Hospital's Psychiatric Clinic and Asumbi Treatment Centre, an in-house alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre. She is deeply passionate about mental health. She has been an Associate in the Management Consulting department at KPMG and a trainer...

Jyune Thuna graduated from Moi University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences, with a major in Psychology. She did her internship with Karen Hospital's Psychiatric Clinic and Asumbi Treatment Centre, an in-house alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre. She is deeply passionate about mental health.  She has been an Associate in the Management Consulting department at KPMG and a tr...

This is part two of a two-part episode, where Carol talks with Thandi Gamedze, Lusanda Mashua, and Sesihle Manzini. Part one was released Monday 15 February, 2021. Thandi Gamedze Thandi is deeply committed to the work of critique and reimagining (as both action and reflection) towards a world that is just, nurturing, and kind and believes that the arts- and for her personally, poetry in particular...

This is part one of a two-part episode, where Carol talks with Thandi Gamedze, Lusanda Mashua, and Sesihle Manzini. Part two out Monday 22 February, 2021. Thandi Gamedze Thandi is deeply committed to the work of critique and reimagining (as both action and reflection) towards a world that is just, nurturing, and kind and believes that the arts- and for her personally, poetry in particular- are int...

Mahlatse concurrently serves as Regional Director of RZIM in Africa and is a member of the organisation’s global speaking team.  He is also studying towards his MA in International Affairs at King’s College London. He is also the acting CEO at The Kolisi Foundation. Follow him on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mwmashua/ Follow his podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-rzim-africa-trust/episodes/Pl...

Robert Beckford PhD is professor of Black Theology at Queen's He is a scholar-activist researching the intersections of faith and racial justice in and through diverse media texts. He has written a dozen books which triangulate the fields of theology, cultural studies and politics. Beckford is a BAFTA award winning documentary filmmaker. He has written and presented over twenty films for the BBC,...

Heart to heart conversation with Christian Lwanda on Justice  & Discipleship and  the struggle that we have as the  Kenyan Church to   be a church that pursues justice- both in theory (sermons) and  practice Follow Christian on Insta @christianlwanda_ Msingi Talks is a podcast hosted by Msingi Trust that seeks to ventures deeper  and make connections in the w...

In Conversation with Lisa Sharon Harper and Jarrod McKenna on the Very Good Gospel We speak on what makes the Gospel Good, how Africans and the  African Diaspora can connect and work together for freedom and worship,The role of Colonialism ,Jim Crow, Apartheid in sullying the Gospel,The death of Chadwick Boseman, What Wakanda and the Black Panther Movie meant for Africa, What  forgetting...

Pst Linda Ochola Adolwa   Executive Director of Hatua Trust as well as a trainer, conference and international speaker, writer and researcher. An author for the last 10 years, Linda’s books, Engaging the City, and the 10-week study guide Hatua (Steps) are based on both solid scriptural principles and sound academic theory. These books have been useful catalysts enabling ordinary citizens...

Carol Ng'ang'a joins Rene and Jarrod in conversation as they discuss connections between faith justice activism and day to day pursuit of justice  Msingi Talks is a podcast hosted by Msingi Trust that seeks to ventures deeper  and make connections in the world  of  faith advocacy activism. To support the work of Msingi Trust and the production of this podcast, please consider m...

Welcome to  the Msingi Talks Podcast!!  Msingi Talks is a podcast hosted by Msingi Trust that seeks to ventures deeper  and make connections in the world  of  faith advocacy activism. To support the work of Msingi Trust and the production of this podcast, please consider making a donation to us via Paypal: msingikenya@gmail.com Patreon:www.patreon.com/msingitrust Mpesa: +2...