From the rural village of Mbhokota in Limpopo, South Africa, hear from the mind of a real-world missionary of almost 20 years. Paul Schlehlein–or "boti Paul / mfundisi" (brother Paul / teacher) as he is addressed in the podcast–hails from Wisconsin, America but has left to cross the world, a culture, and a language group to go and minister to the Tsonga people of northern South Africa. With his knowledge of the scriptures, a passion for church history, and lessons from the field he seeks to ...
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TARIF 112: Have We Looked at All the Fields? The Forgotten Majority
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This week on The Africa Review in Five: Have we looked at all the fields? The forgotten majority: 800 words for 800 million. Seth Meyers reminds us that while the majority of the world lives in cities, in Africa, the majority still live in rural areas. These areas are often overlooked and underserved, lacking access to basic necessities, education,…
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MM 96: Unity and Individuality in Marriage (Part 1 of 2)
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In this episode of Missionary Minds we discuss the one-flesh union between a man and his wife. How far does the union extend? Are husband and wife to be one-flesh in decision-making? In finances? In child-rearing? How can Christians go about thinking about oneness in their marriages. Tune in for all this and more.…
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TARIF 111: Good News for African Girls: Child Marriage & Christianity
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In this episode of The Africa Review in Five, we tackle the disturbing issue of child marriage, a practice that robs young girls of their childhood and future. We explore the devastating consequences of this harmful tradition, prevalent in many parts of Africa and beyond. 🌍 Join us as we delve into this important topic and explore how Christians ca…
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TARIF 110: Clarity on the Christian Essentials
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There is endless debate about Christian unity. In this episode of The Africa Review in Five, we cut through the confusion and propose a simple, yet powerful criterion for unity: the degree of clarity in Scripture.We explore how focusing on what the Bible actually says, rather than on interpretations or traditions, can help Christians unite on essen…
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MM 095 - What Causes Conflict With in-Laws?
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In this episode we discuss what some of the key causes are of conflict with unbelievers. One may be tempted to think it's a host of different issues. However, when we analyse the teachings of Christ, many conflicts boil down to a very simple truth. Listen to learn more.
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TARIF 109: Kenya’s Eco-Tax Revolt: A Christian Response
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Kenya is in chaos! Violent protests have erupted nationwide, sparked by a hefty tax increase on essential goods, including an eco-levy aimed at waste management. But there's more to the story than meets the eye. This unrest is a direct result of IMF-imposed environmental policies tied to a substantial loan. In this episode of The Africa Review in F…
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TARIF 108: Ancestor Worship in the Church
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Does praying to ancestors invite blessings or curses? Paul Schlehlein explores the pervasive practice of ancestor worship in Africa, its surprising parallels with historical European traditions, and the dangers it poses to Christian faith. Discover how the fear of ancestral spirits and witches influences daily life, and why the Bible warns against …
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MM 94: How to Deal With in-Laws in Marriage
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People struggle with in-law relationships. They can cause havoc in a relationship or be a blessing to one. Sometimes the causes of strain are from external pressure, the parents pushing in. However, other times the causes of strain are from internal sources, one spouse not effectively leaving. How should Christians think through that?…
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TARIF 107: Does the Minimum Wage Protect Workers?
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Because of Africa’s history of slavery and racial discrimination, African governments often believe it is their duty to protect labourers from exploitation. They believe one of the ways to do this is to enact and enforce minimum wage laws, forcing businesses and employers to pay labourers no less than a stipulated amount. On the surface, this seems…
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This past week has been marked by shocks, frustration, and what the Kenyan citizens may term as palpable failure in nation-building. When the protests, dubbed "Occupy Parliament", began on Tuesday the 18th of June, Wycliffe Muia reports that it all looked peaceful. However Anti-tax protesters in Kenya are in shock after a 29-year-old man was killed…
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Whatever the state of political and military tensions on the African continent may be, Christians need to recognise that the world is engulfed in a war that involves all of humanity. It is not a physical war but a spiritual one that rages for control of our morals, of what we believe to be true, and ultimately of our worldview. However, many believ…
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The work of pastoral ministry is not for the faint-hearted. We read in Philippians 1:29 that “it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ, you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake.” The calling often comes with unexpected trials and tribulations. Despite this, a pastor can model the joy of suffering before His peop…
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TARIF 103: Free Money – The Fake Solution for Real Poverty
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South Africa could become the first country in the world to implement a Universal Basic Income (UBI) grant, according to recent articles by Business Tech and Yahoo Finance. The basic tenet of UBI is that the government can accomplish its goal of eradicating inequality by offering a guaranteed income to everyone. Proponents of UBI, such as the ANC (…
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Recently two evangelists in Uganda were left in a pool of blood by Muslims demanding they renounce Christ. Just in 2024 alone, we read in horror of Muslims ambushing Christians in Kenya, murdering evangelists in Uganda and burning homes of recent converts. Some estimate over a million Christians have been martyred in just the first decade of the 21…
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TARIF 101: Nobody is Talking About This Genocide
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Discover the untold stories of suffering and resilience in Sudan and Northeastern Nigeria. This gripping episode of The Africa Review in Five sheds light on the ignored genocides ravaging these regions, where millions face displacement, starvation, and violence. Tune in as we explore the silence of African leaders and the power of informed prayer a…
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“Discover the thought-provoking debate on whether mothers should participate more in the workplace. Stellenbosch Business School’s article sheds light on gender inequality, where women remain underrepresented. But what about mothers juggling careers and children? From Nigerian moms firing nannies to Ugandan moms defending their choices, the discuss…
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TARIF 99: Social Media: Remember This Before You Post
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In this episode of The Africa Review in Five, we explore the impact of social media on Christians in Africa. With platforms like Facebook and Instagram rapidly growing in popularity, how can believers harness this tool for God's glory? We discuss the benefits of social media evangelism, fostering community, and enhancing Christian visibility. Howev…
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Dive into a thought-provoking discussion on Christian marriage in South Africa! Uncover biblical truths with Tim Cantrell and explore what it truly means to marry ‘in the Lord’. Don’t miss this enlightening episode of The Africa Review in Five—Tune in now!
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In this episode of Missionary Minds, we discuss friendship. We were created for fellowship with God and with others. This is especially important when it comes to ministry. The New Testament is full of examples of people who ministered together, such as Paul and Barnabas, Timothy and Silas, and Priscilla and Aquila. Why is this? What are the benefi…
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TARIF 97: Whiteness, Worship, and the Myth of African Freedom
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Tune in for a thought-provoking discourse on the quest for true freedom in Africa. Uncover the misconceptions of liberation and the self-imposed chains of postmodern ideologies. Join us as we delve into the transformative power of Christianity for genuine liberty and true worship.
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TARIF 96: Dewey’s Deadly Doctrines: A Review of the Public School System
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In this bite-sized treatment, we dissect the clash between public education and Christian values. From textbooks to classroom discussions, there is a war on Christianity. We explore how John Dewey's secular humanism subtly shapes young minds.
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MM 92: Should We Expect Suffering in Ministry?
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In this episode, the discussion centers around the idea that Christians should not be caught off guard by suffering. Instead, they are encouraged to embrace it as part of God’s plan. The episode explores how suffering can lead to growth, resilience, and a greater readiness for heaven.
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MM 91: Should Parents Ever Rebuke Their Children in Public?
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🎙️ “Guiding Our Children: Balancing Correction and Compassion” 🎙️ In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the delicate art of correcting our children. How do we differentiate between sins and innocent mistakes? And why might public correction hold unexpected benefits? Join us as we navigate this parenting tightrope with empathy and wisdom. 🌟👪…
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TARIF 95: “Brother, the Woman You Are Looking for Doesn’t Exist”
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🎙️ “The Myth of the Perfect Woman: Why Young Men Delay Marriage” 🎙️ Join us in this eye-opening episode as we delve into why young men in the church are postponing marriage. Is it the elusive search for the flawless partner? Or perhaps cultural shifts and unrealistic expectations? Tune in to explore the truth behind the trend! 🌟👫…
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Join us as we explore the intersection of faith and politics. In a world of elections and shifting powers, we delve into why Christians must vote thoughtfully while remembering that God reigns over all authorities. Tune in for insightful discussions and biblical perspectives.” 🎙️🗳️🙏
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MM 90: Is Learning a Language Important for Missions?
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"Why Language Matters for Missionaries” In this episode, we explore how language proficiency is more than a practical skill—it’s a bridge to understanding, trust, and effectiveness. Join us as we delve into the vital role of language in effective cross-cultural ministry. 🌍🗣️✨
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MM 89: Do I Really Have To Discipline My Kids?
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The world reaches that children are a blank slate. It teaches that people are inherently good. It advocates that new styles of parenting should be implemented that focus more on positivity and affirmation alone. How should Christians think about this?
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TARIF 93: Potholes and Pitfalls: When Christians Stumble
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Potholes have been a way of life on roads in Africa for a long time; with South Africa now attributing 25% of all road accidents in the country to poor road conditions. Fail to spot a pothole and you’ll pay for it in lost time and replacing that tyre! How much more crucial then in our spiritual lives that we learn to spot potholes and pitfalls, whe…
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TARIF 92: Mercy or Murder? Thoughts on Euthanasia
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Should doctors or family members be allowed to help a person die if they have a painful or terminal illness? Some first-world countries would answer yes, as euthanasia is legal in a handful of nations like the Netherlands, Portugal, Australia, Ecuador, and Spain. In 2024, eight South African doctors published their opinions in a national medical jo…
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MM 88: How to Make a Lasting Impact In Ministry
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Every faithful man in ministry wants to make a lasting impact. Every man in ministry wants to increase his fruitfulness and have something that will outlive him. This episode discusses the value of writing.
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TARIF 91: Sounding the Alarm on South Africa’s Gender Benders
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The past 10 years have seen an inordinate amount of time and energy spent by the media, politicians, and educators on promoting transgenderism or Gender Identity Disorder (GID). The latest promotion of transgenderism in the school system is what is called Early Childhood Development Toolkit. The ECD Toolkit is meant to train primary school teachers…
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TARIF 90: Does Systemic Racism Exist in Africa?
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Systemic racism refers to laws and policies in a society that discriminate against people based on their race. The Cambridge Dictionary defines systemic racism as “policies and practices that exist throughout a whole society…that result in and support a continued unfair advantage to some people and unfair or harmful treatment of others based on rac…
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All about money and ministry in the life of a ministry.
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MM 86: Do You Teach Your Children This Way?
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In this episode Boti Paul speaks to us about training a child rightly. It's never too early to start. If you've waited too long, it isn't too late to begin either.
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TARIF 89: A Bright Light Among Darkened Minds
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This June, our continent will see its first-ever “Africa Pride” event, a virtual event celebrating homosexuality across Africa. The event is organised by “Reverend” Troy Perry, an American activist, in protest against the criminalisation of homosexual behaviour in Africa. This announcement comes as a bill has been introduced in Botswana’s parliamen…
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When a society ignores God's directive to be fruitful and multiply, its death rate will surpass its fertility rate and that nation will begin to die. For example, researchers estimate that the population of Japan–currently at 125 million–will more than halve to 53 million by the end of the century. Russia, Ukraine, and Italy face a similar problem.…
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MM 85: How Do You Balance Ministry and Family?
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History a filled with many who never went far enough, never tried hard enough, and never continued long enough. Despite these, there are those who can be faulted for going too far and sacrificing too much. How does a man balance ministry and family life?
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TARIF 87: Kicking the Can Down the Road and Diving Deeper into Debt
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Hezekiah received a prophecy that because of his disobedience, a future Babylonian invasion would result in the capture and captivity of his sons. Hezekiah was relieved that he and his generation wouldn’t suffer the Babylonian invasion. As we would say, he kicked the can down the road and left his sons and their generation to deal with the conseque…
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Satan has always tried to wrest the role of education from parents and place it into the hands of the State. In a 1933 speech, Adolph Hitler said: “When an opponent declares, ‘I will not come over to your side,’ I calmly say, ‘Your child belongs to us already.’”When it comes to Africa’s educational problems, the solution is not more government inte…
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We live in a time of self-appointed 'men of God'. Is it ever right for a pastor to appoint themselves? How should the ordination process go? Where should a church that wants to ordain a pastor begin? All this and more on this week's installation of Missions Monday.
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TARIF 85: A Christian View on Plagiarism and ChatGPT
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Plagiarism is the practice of taking someone else’s ideas or work and passing them off as one’s own. For centuries this has been a worldwide problem and today’s Africa is no exception. One may be tempted to believe that ChatGPT is the source of plagiarism today, but in reality, man’s sinful heart is the cause. ChatGPT has only made plagiarism easie…
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The determining factors in voting can easily be cast into three categories; liberation, services, and morality. Though not completely mutually exclusive, the recognition of these three categories helps us evaluate our expectations of Government. Liberation, services, and morality—even in the plethora of political parties that undergird South Africa…
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MM 83: Can You Predict a Good Spouse Before Marriage?
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Every Christian man wants to wed a virtuous woman, but how can he know? Is it possible for a man to predict who will be a godly wife? When a young man pursues a godly wife, he must consider the following three items, moving from most to least important...
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MM 82: Childless, Yet Content - A Story of God's Faithfulness_ft. Joel Wegner
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What should we do when God does not answer our prayers? Another conversation with Joel Wegner in which he tells of God's faithfulness through the trial of childlessness.
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TARIF 83: Illegal Immigration: Is it ever right to do wrong?
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The issue of illegal immigration is a persistent problem affecting many nations around the world at the present moment. South Africa has long been impacted by an unknown number of illegal aliens from neighbouring countries. Most of these are understandably seeking a better life. The estimates on the number of illegal immigrants in South Africa rang…
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TARIF 82: Marching to Zion? An Overview of Southern Africa’s Largest AIC Church
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The Easter trip to Zion City Moria is part of the spectacular pilgrimage that over a million ZCC members make each year. This Easter run is similar to the hajj Muslims take to Mecca, as ZCC leaders expect their people to take at least one journey to Moria in their lifetime. It is believed that Zion City Moria has special powers and thus hordes of p…
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MM 81: Training, Fit, and Focus of Prospective Missionaries_ft. Joel Wegner
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A conversation about some considerations that should be made about missions before sending a potential missionary out into the field.
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MM 80: Growing Up Christian: The Testimony of Joel Wegner
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Listen as Joel speaks about the blessings and challenges of multi-generation Christianity in his family.
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With slavery being such a blight on human history and being prevalent in the 21st century, how should Christians think around the issue?
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When Christians vote, they are exercising a right given to citizens of a democratic state: they are requesting certain persons to be their government. And since Christians answer to God first, their vote must represent a request for a government that obeys God’s mandate for human government. The Bible lays certain obligations on all human governmen…
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