Ngā Here - The Many Connections
Over the years I’ve noticed that there are a lot of us who can see that our planet is a bit broken and that how we live as a people in Aotearoa is a bit broken too - and we’ve got some pretty big questions.
Questions about what the Bible might have to say about the way we live and care for creation. Questions about how we can deeply connect with the world around us and each other. Questions about why the church seems so useless when it comes to caring for God’s creation. And questions about how Māori and Pākehā can learn from each other, and grow together.
So if you’re keen - I’d love to invite you to come along on this crazy, beautiful, journey with me, Waiora Te Moni, and Dr Andrew Shepherd - as we explore Ngā Here - The Many Connections that exist between creation, the Bible and living in Aotearoa.
Ngā Here - The Many Connections is a project funded by The Wilberforce Foundation. Produced by James Beck, with Creative Direction from the Revered Spanky Moore. Our Music was created by Chris William - check him out on Spotify. Artwork by Tepene Marsden.
Ngā Here - The Many Connections
Haerenga Tuarua - Part 3 - Humans Are Dirt
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā rau rangatira mā, tēnā rā tatou katoa, and welcome to episode three of the second season of Ngā Here.
Nau mai, tauti mai, piki mai rā.
Last time on Ngā Here we had a deep conversation about the disconnection that many of us feel as a result of the many changes that have taken place in our world over the past 100 years. We also talked about how the Bible helps us to understand who we are, and our place in the world in light of the disconnection that some of us are feeling.
We ended episode two, by being honest about the fact that while the bible can transform the way that people see themselves, others and the world, it can also be very strange. Especially some of the stories that we find right at the start of the Bible. So that is where we pick up the conversation.
We also have a kōrero with a soil consultant called Canaan Ahu. He is passionate about healthy soil and he works with farmers to help them understand a regenerative approach to farming.
A massive mihi to Canaan and Tony for being a part of this kaupapa.
Ngā Here - Many Connections is a project funded by The Wilberforce Foundation in partnership with Scripture Union. Produced by me, James Beck, with Creative Direction from the Revered Spanky Moore. Our Music was created by the astounding Chris Williams - check him out on Spotify. Don’t forget to listen to the whole 6 part series of Ngā Here.
