ACFAR team

Radio Tambua

Religion EN ↓ 188 episodes

The Africa Centre for Apologetics Research (ACFAR) equips Christians with resources and training for discernment, the defense of the faith, and cult evangelism. The Radio Tambua podcast features radio programs and conference messages on cultic movements and apologetics in Africa. (Tambua is a Swahili word meaning “discern.”)

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ACFAR team

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Religion

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acfar.org

Latest episode

May 19, 2026

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Episodes

What Are True Repentance and Holiness? 21.03.2021

How does “Prophet” David Owuor’s preaching about holiness differ from what the Bible says? Vincent Kajuma of ACFAR Kenya addresses seven false views being promoted by the Repentance & Holiness Movement. This message reposted by kind permission of Ekklesia Afrika . 

REMEMBERING THE KANUNGU CULT TRAGEDY 16.03.2021

March 17th, 2021 marks the 21st anniversary of the infamous Kanungu tragedy, in which the cult known as the Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God murdered hundreds of its followers in a burning church. What have Christians in East Africa learned in the generation since this event? Both the church and the general public are still highly vulnerable, and evidence of our crisis o...

Can We Prevent Another Kanungu Cult Tragedy? 14.03.2021

How could so many have died 21 years ago at Kanungu, thinking that they were obeying God? Christians in Africa today must wake up to the dangerous reality of cultic groups that add to God’s Word, subtract from Jesus, multiply requirements for salvation, and divide their followers’ loyalties. Rodgers Atwebembeire helpfully explains where we stand—and the way forward.    Read more at https://acfar.o...

DEVOTIONAL: Acts 20 and the Cult Challenge 07.03.2021

The church desperately needs shepherds who will “be on guard…for all the flock” and “shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.” Dangerous deceivers like “Owobusobozi” Bisaka of the Faith of Unity can easily capture multitudes, so we must be ready to understand, answer, and evangelize their victims—offering them the hope that Christ alone can give! Rodgers Atwebembeire expla...

The Pastor as Watchman 28.02.2021

How can a pastor "Be on guard for [himself] and for all the flock," as Paul commands the Ephesian elders in Acts 20:28? Rodgers Atwebembeire explains.

How YOU Can Identify False Teachers 20.02.2021

What life-saving lessons can we learn about about discernment and deception from 2 Peter chapters 1 and 2?  Rodgers Atwebembeire of the Africa Center for Apologetics Research explains. 

Beware of False Spirits! 14.02.2021

Could you believe in a false spirit? Do you know how to avoid this danger? Learn what the Bible teaches about discerning between the Holy Spirit and false spirits! Rodgers Atwebembeire explains.

WARNING: Oneness Pentecostalism (“Jesus Only”) 07.02.2021

Today there’s a group of churches that twists and changes what the Bible says about the “oneness” of God. Even though they call themselves Pentecostals, “Oneness” or “Jesus only” Pentecostals are dangerously different in what they teach.  Rodgers Atwebembeire explains—and answers from Scripture. Learn more at https://acfar.org/warning-oneness-pentecostalism.aspx

SISTERS—Resist the fake “man of God”! 31.01.2021

Self-proclaimed “men of God” are getting money and sexual favors from unsuspecting women and girls. Listen—and don’t be the next victim! Read more here: https://acfar.org/pdflibrary/Sisters-Warning-False-Prophet.pdf

Beware of False Miracles! 24.01.2021

Why this craving for miracles today? Church attendance is often based on whether miracles seem to be happening. Satan takes advantage of this hunger for the supernatural to sow division, deception and even destruction of innocent or ignorant believers. “Does God still perform miracles? How do I know whether a miracle is of God or not? Can a man be false when his ministry is characterized by miracl...

Understanding and Answering Indigenous Cults 17.01.2021

Robby Muhumuza—a seasoned, longtime observer of Uganda’s complex religious scene—brings us a helpful survey of controversial groups originating in East Africa.

Understanding and Answering the Word-Faith Movement 10.01.2021

Eminent West African theologian Dr. J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu assesses what the Bible says about the healing and prosperity “gospel.” Learn more on this topic at https://acfar.org/pdflibrary/Akropong%20Prosperity%20Statement%20A4.pdf

TEST PROPHETS—by the Facts! 03.01.2021

We must always ask, Does the supposed prophet make factually false claims about himself or his work?  We must test the claims of Mormonism, Branhamism, and other groups that make supernatural boasts in conflict with both facts and Scripture. Rodgers Atwebembeire explains. You can download our free tract “4 WAYS YOU CAN TELL TRUE FROM FALSE PROPHETS” at https://acfar.org/four-ways-true-false-prophe...

KISWAHILI SPECIAL: Je, Yesu Alimaanisha Nini katika Yohana 8:28? (Sehemu ya 2) 01.01.2021

Unaweza kuwa unashangaa ukisema “Je! Si kila mtu anajua kile amabacho Yesu alimaanisha?" Kwa kweli unapoangalia maandiko, unaona kuwa kama yalivyo wazi kuhusu kile Yesu alicho kisema. Alakini sio kawaida kuwa wazi, kuhusu kile Yesu alicho kimaanisha kulingana na kile alicho kisema. Katika sehemu ya kwa ya ujumbe wake, Hahirwa Kamanzi Innocent anafafanua Yohana 8:28. “Doesn't everyone kno...

TEST PROPHETS—for Fulfillment! 27.12.2020

Beware—predictions made in God’s name that are not fulfilled identify a false prophet! Rodgers Atwebembeire explains this important biblical test—and applies it to William Branham, Benny Hinn, Ellen G. White, T.B. Joshua, and others. Learn more—download free resources here: https://acfar.org/four-ways-true-false-prophets.aspx https://acfar.org/whats-wrong-with-seventh-day-adventism.aspx https://ac...

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 25.12.2020

Join us for an encouraging journey through the Christmas story, as recorded in Luke 2:1–20!

TEST PROPHETS—by Their Fruit! 20.12.2020

The Fruit Test asks, How do these prophets live? How do they teach other people to live? Jesus said “You will know them by their fruits” (Mt. 7:16).  Anyone who claims to be a prophet of God must demonstrate faithfulness to God in the way that he or she lives. Rodgers Atwebembeire examines Mormon “prophet” Joseph Smith, alleged South African wonder-workers, and others in the light of Scripture’s w...

KISWAHILI SPECIAL: Je, Yesu Alimaanisha Nini katika Yohana 8:28? (Sehemu ya 1) 18.12.2020

Unaweza kuwa unashangaa ukisema “Je! Si kila mtu anajua kile amabacho Yesu alimaanisha?" Kwa kweli unapoangalia maandiko, unaona kuwa kama yalivyo wazi kuhusu kile Yesu alicho kisema. Alakini sio kawaida kuwa wazi, kuhusu kile Yesu alicho kimaanisha kulingana na kile alicho kisema. Katika sehemu ya kwa ya ujumbe wake, Hahirwa Kamanzi Innocent anafafanua Yohana 8:28. You may be wondering when...

TEST PROPHETS—by Their Faithfulness! 13.12.2020

Any prophet who proclaims so-called new revelations must deliver teachings faithful to the teachings of the Bible. And any prophet today whose teachings clearly contradict the Bible’s revelations is a false prophet. Rodgers Atwebembeire explains all this—and more! Resources here: https://acfar.org/four-ways-true-false-prophets.aspx https://acfar.org/pdflibrary/acfar-dr-david-owuor.pdf https://acfa...

LUGANDA SPECIAL: Omukulisitayo byalina okumanya kubikyata kubonaboona 11.12.2020

“Kitange! Obanga kisoboka, leka ekikompe kino kinzigibweko, naye si nga nze bwe njagala, wabula nga ggwe bwo’yagala.” Akatambi kano kajja kuyamba okutegeera ki Yesu Kulisito kwe yali ategeeza mu bigambo bino wagulu. (English title: What Christians Should Know About Suffering)

Why We Must Test Prophets! 06.12.2020

We have a serious “prophet problem” in Africa today. People are anxious for prophets who will use special powers from God to diagnose and solve their everyday spiritual and practical problems. But almost anyone can simply claim to be a prophet, open a church, and start asking for tithes, offerings, and special gifts! What are the ways God gives us to test a prophet— any prophet? Since it’s so impo...

LUGANDA SPECIAL: Banabbi b’obulimba 04.12.2020

Lwaki bangi babazibye amaaso nebakkiriza ng’abo abeeyita banabbi; babalagira okulya omuddo, okunywa amafuta n’okuwaayo ensiimbi z’esomero (school fees) basobole okufuna omukisa? Bayibuli eyogera ku banabbi abatuufu ne ’bobulimba. Wetegereze akatambi kano era oyige ki bayibuli kyeyogera kungeri joyinza okubaawula. (English title: False Prophets)

Understanding and Answering the Challenge of Child Sacrifice 29.11.2020

Rev. Dr. Edison Muhindo Kalengyo shines the light of God’s Word on this singular crime.

LUGANDA SPECIAL: Enjigiriza ez’obulimba 27.11.2020

Buli mwonoonyi asobola okufuuka oweddembe olw’enjiri entuufu (amawulire amalungi) aga Yesu kristo. Naye bangi olwaleero baliisidwa enjiri ey’obulimba ebawa essuubi ely’obulimba ly’okka. Njiriki ki gwe jokkiriza? Wuliriza akatambi kano era oyawule enjiri entuufu ku’yobulimba. (English title: False Gospels)

Understanding and Answering the Bio Disc and Alternative Therapies 22.11.2020

Rev. Canon Dr. John Senyonyi offers biblical guidelines for responding to the lure of the QuestNet/Amezcua Bio Disc and other “wellness” methods and devices. Download our free statement on the Bio Disc at https://acfar.org/pdflibrary/BioDiscSummary.pdf

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