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 Williams - check him out on Spotify. Artwork by Tepene Marsden.
Ngā Here - The Many Connections
Haerenga Tuarua - Part 6 - A Sneaky Snake and Living Waters
E aku nui, e aku rahi, e aku rau rangatira mā, tēnā rā tatou katoa, and welcome to episode six of the second season of Ngā Here.
In the last episode, we discussed proximity and relationship and how the human vocation depends on partnership. We pick up in this episode by jumping into Genesis 3.
We also have a kōrero with Ricky Ehau from Wai-Ora Trust. Wai-Ora Trust is a faith-based community organisation that is dedicated to the restoration of people and the environment.
A massive mihi to Ricky and the whānau at Waiora Trust for being a part of this kaupapa.
Ko te whirika o te taura takata
Ahakoa uaina e te ua
Whitikina e te rā
Te taukaea o te aroha
Ka mau ake tonu e
The braid of humanity
Although it has been weathered by the rain, laid bare before the elements,
The interwoven connections of love
Will hold forevermore
Te Taukaea Aroha Nā Charisma Rangipunga rāua ko Paulette Tamati-Elliffe tēnei waiata i tito. Nā Komene Cassidy te whakapākehā
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.
