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Podcast by Dr. Peter Hammond - Director - Frontline Fellowship
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Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Weaponising Words in the World War of Worldviews
Today, we seem to be involved in a world war of worldviews and in this war, words are weapons. Terminology can be toxic. How consistent is the conversation? Is there a double-standard in the popular narrative? How can we understand the political debate raging on the news reports and in the streets today? Can we take at face value what political activists are saying? What they are saying and what they mean, doesn’t always seem to be the same thing, does it? How can we understand the underlying philosophies and world views behind many, apparently innocent, comments? How can we translate the terminology that all too often seems toxic? If words have become weaponised, what can we learn from the worldviews of destruction? What does the Bible say about words, communication and conversation? Are there resources that can help us to unravel the rhetoric and decipher the debate?
“But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.”
Matthew 5:37
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
The BATTLE for the MIND in the NEWS MEDIA
Every day we are influenced by media. Whether through posters, billboards, social media, newspapers, TV, Twitter, Facebook, or a host of other media, which often gives us views instead of just news. While claiming to be neutral, newspaper journalists and TV presenters often report the news from an anti-Christian point of view. At one time, especially in the 19th century, most leading newspapers were Christian. However, there has been a major shift in the news media on what is covered and how it is covered. Instead of the wide-angle lens of context, all too often, the zoom lens of selective focus has predominated. Is there an agenda? Or are we dealing merely with bias and prejudice?
"Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbour…"
Ephesians 4:25
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
War on History - Monuments Under Attack
Amongst the many lessons we can learn from the French Revolution, is that economic bankruptcy prepares the way for riots and revolution. Anarchy in the streets inevitably leads to tyranny in government. As we witness the rise of regurgitated revolution and a new generation of cultural commissars for communism, we need to understand how atheism, economic determinism and dialectical materialism guide revolutions to this day. What role does Social Darwinism play in revolution? In what way are all revolutions related to the French Revolution of 1789? Do these revolutions ever produce what they promise? What attracts so many people to support revolutionary movements? How can we best reach those who are caught up in these movements? What Biblical teachings would help us to understand the proper role of government? What can we practically do to be part of the solution, rather than the problem? What hope is there for the future?
“While they promise them liberty, they themselves are slaves of corruption…”
2 Peter 2:19
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Anarchy Leads to Tyranny
Amongst the many lessons we can learn from the French Revolution, is that economic bankruptcy prepares the way for riots and revolution. Anarchy in the streets inevitably leads to tyranny in government. As we witness the rise of regurgitated revolution and a new generation of cultural commissars for communism, we need to understand how atheism, economic determinism and dialectical materialism guide revolutions to this day. What role does Social Darwinism play in revolution? In what way are all revolutions related to the French Revolution of 1789? Do these revolutions ever produce what they promise? What attracts so many people to support revolutionary movements? How can we best reach those who are caught up in these movements? What Biblical teachings would help us to understand the proper role of government? What can we practically do to be part of the solution, rather than the problem? What hope is there for the future?
“While they promise them liberty, they themselves are slaves of corruption…”
2 Peter 2:19
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
40 Years Ago – The Grahamstown Evangelistic Mission
40 Years ago, I organised one of the largest Evangelistic crusades to ever be held in a military base. This extraordinary event, the Grahamstown Evangelistic Mission grew out of the daily Bible study and Prayer group that I ran in the 6th South African Infantry Battalion. The events that led to this major event, were a series of incredible answers to prayer. The results continue to have ripple effects throughout mission fields worldwide. What was involved in the Grahamstown Evangelistic Mission? How did it come about? What were the obstacles that needed to be overcome? Who was invited as guest speakers and musicians for this event? What preparation needed to be done? What follow up was planned? What was the cost of this event? In what way did the Grahamstown Evangelistic Mission lead to the founding of Frontline Fellowship and its ongoing mission? What can we learn from this event? Is it possible for such Evangelistic events to be organised today?
“Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage - with great patience and careful instruction.”
2 Timothy 4:2
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Essentials for Education
Recent surveys in the USA report that 40% of parents with school aged children are now considering home education. This is not only due to the Lockdown, but in response to a seemingly never-ending stream of shocks and scandals coming out of public schools which call into question their effectiveness, their philosophy and the very real damage being done to young people in these schools.
My wife, Lenora, was trained as a school teacher, yet chose to home educate our four children. My eldest daughter, Andrea, experienced four years in a public school before we began home schooling. Her SAT scores earned her a scholarship to Arizona Christian University, where she graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Journalism and English. Now she is a mother of two young boys and committed to home education.
How did their experiences lead them to the conclusion that home education is most effective and beneficial for our children? What resources are available for parents wanting to home educate their children? What lessons can be learned from those who have gone before us? What does one need to do to get started? What help is available to a family committed to home education?
“…Tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders he has done… so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born and they in turn would tell their children. Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands. They would not be… stubborn and rebellious… whose hearts were not loyal to God, whose spirits were not faithful to Him.”
Psalm 78:4-8
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
When Disaster Struck! - African Penguin Rescue
20 Years ago, on 23 June, 2000, the Chinese bulk ore carrier MV Treasure sank off the coast of South Africa, in Table Bay, endangering the largest colonies of African penguins in the world with over 1,300 tonnes of bunker oil. How did this disaster occur? What was at stake? How did Capetonians respond to this, the greatest ecological disaster to ever hit our shores? Who are SANCCOB? Who responded to their calls for help? What were some of the challenges that needed to be overcome? What lessons can we learn from this historic ecological disaster and the monumental efforts by volunteers to rescue over 40,000 penguins, clean up the beaches and rehabilitate those who had been oiled?
“A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.”
Proverbs 12:10
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
The Untold Story Behind the Soweto Riots 16 June 1976
Tomorrow, 16 June, is a Public Holiday, Youth Day, in honour of the Soweto youth Uprising of 16 June 1976. Much mythology has arisen. However, most are not aware of what really happened, before, during and after that dreadful day. At this time, with riots, looting and arson tearing apart many cities in the USA, the experiences and insights of Christians in South Africa 44 years ago, may come at a most opportune time.
Friends of mine, Patrick Johnson, who pioneered and authored Operation World, (the first edition of which was actually printed by Dorothea Mission) and Tom Barlow, who co-authored with me, South Africa – Renaissance or Reformation? was a missionary of the Dorothea Mission at that time. The book Soweto… But God! was published by the Dorothea Mission, which was embedded in Soweto. Their first hand, eyewitness insights to this pivotal event in the history of Southern Africa, are unique. This was not written by journalists from the outside, but by Christian missionaries with a lifetime of dedicated service to the very communities which were torn apart by revolutionary violence. The targeting of Christians and burning of churches and the homes of ministers of the Gospel was not reported in the secular media. Nor was the targeting of Christian parents in Soweto and the radicalisation of the youth.
“This is an evil in all that is done under the sun: that one thing happens to all. Truly the hearts of the sons of men are full of evil; madness is in their hearts…”
Ecclesiastes 9:3
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Is Black Lives Matter a New Religious Cult?
Black Lives Matter and Antifa have been in the forefront of the violent riots causing colossal devastation across 145 cities in the United States of America. What does Black Lives Matter stand for? What are their origins? What is their agenda? Where do they stand on critical issues such as the family, economics, crime and punishment, government and education? What practical solutions do they offer? What is their track record? What is the fruit of their movement? How should Christians respond to their demand to kneel to them and ask for forgiveness from them and repeat their slogan?
“Yet I have reserved seven thousand in Israel, all whose knees have not bowed to Baal and every mouth that has not kissed him.”
1 Kings 19:18
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
Racism, Riots and the Role of the Media
In this last week, we have been subjected to mass media 24/7 hyper-focus on a horrifying incident in Minnesota and the wide spread protests, riots and looting that followed. Apparently devastating riots and widespread looting have been reported in 145 cities and towns in the Unites States of America alone, in the last week. Is this really spontaneous? Or is there evidence of orchestration behind the scenes? What role does the mass media play in fanning the flames and pouring fuel on the fire of popular discontent? What causes police brutality? Why does the mass media select certain incidents and ignore so many others which are frequently even worse? What are the dangers of Trial by Media? What is behind the popular mass-media narrative of victimisation? How can we know whether what we are being told is true, partially true, or completely false? What sources are reliable? What sources are suspect? What does the Bible teach on these matters? What can we practically do to bring understanding, healing, grace and justice into this situation?
“Destructive forces are at work in the city; threats and lies never leave its streets.”
Psalm 55:11