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 5 - What Happened In The Garden?
E aku nui, e aku rahi, e aku rau rangatira mā, tēnā rā tatou katoa, and welcome to episode five of the second season of Ngā Here.
In the last episode, we discussed what the abundant life is really about, and what it might mean for us to change the way we engage with our stuff. We pick up in this episode by talking about the story of the human naming the animals in Genesis 2.
We also have a kōrero with my friend Michael Reynolds. Michael runs an amazing kaupapa called Roimata Food Commons, and another incredible project called Toha Kai. Roimata Food Commons is a community garden based in the heart of Woolston, right next to the Ōpāwaho River, just before it joins Ihutai - the estuary and then flows into the sea.
A massive mihi to Michael 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.
