Radiant Culture

In this Episode we discuss certain perceptions we have formed about christianity that are not really true, but may have been shaped by the media or what we have heard and how these can affect our faith e.g misconceptions about God, Jesus, Satan, Heaven, Hell and Prayer. Our resident "theologian" Shingai Kuwaza helps us draw biblical truths about these perceptions so that we get a bettter understan...

In this episode we have a discussion on Christmas. Is Christmas as we know it really a Christian holiday? Should Christians be celebrating Christmas considering its pagan origins. Is there any biblical basis for celebrating Christmas and what should we be teaching our children about Christmas. Have a listen as we discuss all this and join the conversation... Radiant Culture

In this episode we chat to Tariro neGitare as she shares her powerful testimony about how she literally left and let go of everything to pursue God! Its been an amazing journey for her as she narrates how her life was beautifully broken by God (losing her property, friends and career opportunities) only for Him to rebuild it again, and she is loving every minute of this new journey. She shares som...

In this episode we have a chat with Ngonidzashe Mavera (AKA Prophecy), a renowned Christian Artist with an amazing testimony. He shares his story about how he battled cancer, got healed and how it could only have been God, the way it happened. He shares the journey, the ups and downs and how his Faith in God played a crucial role in his batte with cancer. Have a listen and be inspired Radiant Cult...

In this episode we host Pastor Evan Mawarire as we discuss having faith during a crisis. How do we hold on to our faith when things are tough, trials at every corner, deep economic crisis and the circumstances seem beyond our control. How should we respond to the crisis? Is hoarding in times of shortages a lack of faith, selfishness or is it shrewdness? We are meant to be the salt of the earth and...

In this episode we discuss the St Johns College Saga. Recently the St Johns 6th form deputy head revealed his sexual orientation at a school assembly. This was followed by a statement by the school board supporting him and encouraging an environment of tolerance to diversity interms of race, religion and sexual orientation. Was this the right stance taken by the school board? What is the correct C...

In this episode we continue the discussion from the previous episode as we focus on The Law given by Moses. Does it still apply and is it relevant to Chrsitians since we now live under Grace. Are Christians still required to uphold any part of the law? Jesus says, according to the bible, I have not come to abolish the law but to uphold it. What does this mean for the Christian? Why does a section...

We continue the discussion with Pastor Craig Ndoro and Pastor Sean Mullens from part 1. Does the New testament nullify or bring to an end some of the old Testament practices such as giving of the tithes and first fruits? Has God’s expectation with regards to giving changed? Malachi presents some very serious consequences for not giving and very attractive blessings for those who give their tithes...

In this episode we discuss giving Tithes and First Fruits with Pastor Craig Ndoro and Pastor Sean Mullens as we begin a series of episodes on Old vs New Testament. Are there practices in the Old Testament that do not apply in the New Testament? In this episode we focus on Giving Tithes and offerings. Giving is highly encouraged in the NT and the OT however with a different emphasis. The OT seems t...

In this episode we will be looking at some of the prophetic words that have been spoken on Zimbabwe e.g. The Cindy Jacobs Guatemala prophecy on Zimbabwe 1998, which Steve Blomefield countered, arguing that it was not an accurate prophecy as it contradicted the Prophecy he gave in 1997 (a year prior). We discuss how we can evaluate whether a prophetic word is True or Not. Steve Blomefield's 1997 pr...

On this Episode we discuss the prophetic with Shingai Kuwaza, a guy who is very passionate about theology and the prophetic. We discuss prophets in the modern day era. how do we distinguish real and fake prophets? Are prophets still relevant today, since we have the Holy Spirit, do we need prophets? What happens when a prophet delivers a prophetic word and it doesn’t happen? Does that make him Fak...

In this episode we discuss backsliding and what leads some of us to fall away into sin. There are moments where we are trapped by our desires and in sin and we can see that we are backsliding but struggling to catch a grip, . How do you prevent from yourself slipping further and how do you rise back up. The Bible tells us in James 1 that God does not tempt us, but each of us is tempted when we our...

In this episode we sit down with pastor Craig Ndoro as we discuss "Faith and Works". The bible says faith without works is dead. But there's also the guy who hung on the cross next to Jesus who entered paradise, but he didn't necessarily have a lifetime of works. He just had one moment with the Savior and that was enough. We learn from the bible that it is by grace we are saved and not works so no...

In this episode we discuss depression and its potentially devastating effects. Sharon (Dazzle) shares her inspiring story as she opens up on how she battled with depression form childhood and how God helped her deal with it and eventually overcome it. Radiant Culture

In this episode we sit down with Sean Mullens, Pastor at One Church in harare, to discuss why God allows certain things to happen e.g. an innocent girl being attacked and raped, people suffering with cancer and other chronic diseases etc. We set out to understand it from God's perspective based on what we know from scripture. Is it some form of judgement of past sins? Is everything God's will? Sea...

How do we know that the events recorded in the bible are true? Are the stories in the Bible true or are they just Jewish mythology just like we have Greek mythology with books such as the Iliad by Homer? Is the bible really the word of God? Many Christians find it difficult to defend their faith and the authenticity of the bible when challenged. How can we prove that the bible is authentic and the...

In this episode we have a chat with Robin, a guy passionate about youth ministry, a strong love for God, who overcame an addiction to substance abuse and alcohol. Robin shares his inspiring story, how he became an addict, the struggle and how he conqured his addiction through Jesus Christ who strengthened him through His love. Addictions are very difficult to overcome, and many people often strugg...

In this episode we discuss if it is ever okay to bend the rules as Christians, even when the reasons for it are justified? For example is it okay for Christians to buy cash on the parrallel market when they cannot get it from the bank? Bringing in goods without declaring and paying duties for the goods at the border or at the airport? Can this be justified? Is it bending the rules or being shrewd...

In this episode we discuss some of the things that we love, that God has given us to enjoy and how they can easily become idols in our lives. God is very clear in the bible, he is a very jealous God and commands us to not have any idols. But sometimes we restrict this to mean physical idols like those mentioned in the bible. However an idol is anything that we prioritise before God. So we often fi...

In this episode we are joined by guests Pastor Evan Mawarire and Anna as we discuss the hot topic of sex and the church's role in sex education. We have bachelor's/ bachelorette parties, premarital and marriage courses in church but do they add any value in terms of preparing couples for the sex aspect of marriage? Is the church doing enough in terms of sex education? What needs to change? Where d...

In this Episode we host Coach Taff, A renowned Life Coach in Zimbabwe as we discuss the videos doing the rounds of high school students from a popular girls only school in Harare. They say ' it takes a village to raise a child' but what happens when the child turns out bad, is it the village or the child to blame? Did the African village die in the Global village? Who's responsibility is it to tea...

In this episode we have a hot discusion with some of Zimbabwe's renowned Christian artists and producers as guests. We chat to Tembalami, Tinashe Nyamukapa and Tremier Msipa about music, its power and how Christians must handle music, i.e both artists and listeners. Is there anythings such as God's music and satan's music or is all music God's music since he created everything? Should Christians l...

In this episode we have a chat with Tinashe Rusike, a pastor dedicated to taking the gospel to remote and rural parts of Zimbabwe. We discuss the relationship between the faith and our Culture. What are the conflicts and how do we deal with them. What are some of the tradditions we need to let go. What's the biblical perspetive on things like Totems (Mitupo), tradditional ceremonies (Lobola, kusun...

Is the way we do church helping us become effective disciples or its time we change the way we do church? Should the church adapt and incorporate technology more. Does technology help people connect and grow more as Christians or is it more of a distraction? Is it adding value or taking away? Have a listen to this intriguing discussion as we host Craig Roberts (assistant Pastor Harvest Church) and...

In this episode we discuss some of the possible barriers hindering church growth. Why are we not seeing more people coming to church? Why are some people leaving the church? Is the body of christ really growing or are churches redistributing members. Have a listen and join the conversation Radiant Culture