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The Wooden CrossTranscending PatriarchyIn this episode I talk to Ms. Suchi Chang on the issues of women leadership role in our church and society. In an era of progressive gender role we explore the length and breadth of space given to women in leadership roles both in religious and political arena. I hope you enjoy our conversation.2021-10-1036 min
The Wooden CrossExploring Indian ChurchesIn this episode I talk to Pastor Nilav Kolay about the Indian church scenario in relation to it's historical settings in a tight political India. We discusses about how the churches in mainland India is different from tribal settings and the different church tradition we follow.2021-09-2641 min
The Wooden CrossCults: The Pseudo Christian SpiritualityIn this episode I talk to Mr. chingin about the cultic Christian groups operating in our State. Few cultic groups made headway into the State recruiting young people to their group few years back. Our guest shares his encounter with one such groups which later on became a life changing encounter for him. Here we discusses few things as a way to response and overcome and to be aware of these cultic group.2021-09-1928 min
The Wooden CrossMake Your Choice: Clean Election MovementIn this episode I talk to Dr. Villo Naleo, the head of the Clean Election Movement (CEM) initiated by Nagaland Baptist Church Council. We talk about the rationale of the CEM and what it hopes to achieve in terms of addressing the rampant election process in the State. Church and poltics are seen as opposing poles but Nagaland being a Christian majority state is uniquely placed to compliment political process in the form of Christian witness in the political foray of the State rather than withdrawing away from it. So far the Church has been unclear and uncertain about her...2021-08-2239 min
The Wooden CrossMental Well-being With Raquel AlgerMental health issues have skyrocketed since the covid pandemic all over the world. More than ever, the need to address this pertinent wellness issue has come to the fore. So in this episode I talk to Ms. Raquel Alger from New York USA about the need to recognise the problems and some remedial measures we can take to avoid any pitfalls. I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation.2021-07-0430 min
The Wooden CrossChurch's Response to Pandemic with Pastor Meyu ChangkiriIn this episode I converse with Pastor Meyu Changkiri from Shillong about Church's role during the hour of need. Along with the responsibility to keep members well fed spiritually, we see the rising need to care for the emotional and physical need of the congregation especially those on the margins. We reflect on those issues in this episode. I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation. Blessings to all.2021-06-0633 min
The Wooden CrossStaying ActiveIn this episode I have Asungba Chang as my guest to converse about ministry and our current situation. We all have the tendency to withdraw from daily activities during unfamiliar situations and as lockdown is activated again life begins to halt and become inactive both physically and spiritually. So here we discuss how to stay ourselves active even in the confines of our home by continually staying connected with God through worship. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Blessings to all.2021-05-1625 min
The Wooden CrossOvercoming AnxietyThis are anxious times for us all due to the developing situations beyond our control. Countless are suffering and perishing But there is a hope for better tomorrow. As news of Covid flashes every second every minute infront of our faces, we are overwhelmed by the suffering and pain shooting up our emotional and mental stress. So in this short episode I look at Philippines 4:6 where Paul teachs us to cope with our anxious thoughts during difficult times. I hope that as you listen to this, the peace of God will guide you to the road of healing.2021-05-0210 min
The Wooden CrossPandemic ChristmasIn this last episode of the year with Christmas just around the corner I talk to the young man of God Mr. Nabum Tombou an engineering graduate determined to pursue his goal. Here we chat about Christmas celebration in this pandemic year and how the year has been for us globally. I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation and be blessed this Christmas. Wishing all a blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year.2020-12-2026 min
The Wooden CrossNagas & ChristmasAs Christmas festivity draws near I bring this episode reflecting on the Christmas theme by conversing with Pastor Yabang Longkumer of Covenant Baptist Church Dimapur. We discusses how our churches perceive the idea of Christmas celebration as a mere festivity in line with our cultural traditions and thereby losing the deeper spiritual significance.2020-12-0627 min
The Wooden CrossThe Brood of VipersIn this episode I do a character study of the Secterian group of Palestinian Judah that existed during the times of Jesus. They are the Brood of Vipers as John call them - the Pharisees and the Sadducees. I also talks a bit about the fringe group called the Essenes who are probably believed to the Qumran settlers.2020-11-1518 min
The Wooden CrossChurch & Children Ministry with Dr ViposaIn this part two episode of my conversation with Dr. Viposa, the Founder & Director, GethemGo Sports International, coincidentally we tackle the questions on children in this World Sunday school Day. Children are important members of our church and the failure to address their needs by the churches can lead to decay of thier spiritual growth and maturity. So we address these issues in this episode with Dr. Viposa offering few tips and motivation to take forward the ministry towards them.2020-11-0120 min
The Wooden CrossIn Conversation with Dr. Viposa, Part OneThis is a two part episode series titled ''In Conversation with Dr. Viposa'', the Founder & Director of Get Them Go Sports International dedicated to training youth leadership and Child teachers for evangelism and discipleship. In this Part One episode we explore how Sports is used as a tool in church ministry among the younger members of our church. He shares about his vision and how the church is responding to the call for discipleship through this medium and how this can impact the expansion of God's Kingdom in the larger scheme of things.2020-10-2524 min
The Wooden CrossThe Lord's PrayerIn this episode we look at The Lord's Prayer as Matthew record in his gospel. Prayer is an important element of Christian spirituality and so also for other religious faith. The Lord's Prayer is a prayer taught by Jesus himself to his disciples. The prayer can be seen from two ways. One is the God's where everything we say in prayer is directed to God, and the second part is man's side of supplication for daily food, forgiveness and to overcome temptation.2020-10-1820 min
The Wooden CrossRevealing in His WordIn this episode I look at Psalm 19 to understand the marvelous ways in which God reveals Himself to the world. This Psalm of David is a beautiful expression of the wonderful creation by which God as a Creator is revealed to all mankind by means of general revelation. Secondly the Psalmist writes about the written revelation which is the Scriptures. He writes about the Scriptures as most perfect and pure means by which a reader is drawn to God's plan. Finally the Psalm ends with David offering sacrifices of thoughts and speech.2020-10-1119 min
The Wooden CrossPolitics of Translation - Part TwoThis is the Part Two episode of my discussion with Benrilo Kikon on the topic Politics of Translation. We continue how the politics of translation has seeped into the translation of Bibles into Naga languages. We discusses the problems that comes in the translation process and the complexities required to remain true to the original texts.2020-09-2026 min
The Wooden CrossPolitics of Translation Part OneThis is a two part episode dedicated to a discussion on the topic of Translation that I discussed with Ms. Benrilo Kikon, a research scholar on translation and also a Manager of Admission Post Graduate Studies in Ashoka University. In this Part One episode, we look into the challanges in translation studies and how post colonial reading of the text has been an issue especially in the translation of the Bible in native tribal languages. We explore the translation principles of Ricuoer and Spivak's Politics of Translation that can be employed in translation process.2020-09-1329 min
The Wooden CrossExploring Tribal Theology with Rathiulung KCIn this episode I talk to Rathiulung KC currently pursuing his PhD from Edinburgh University United Kingdom. We explore the areas in Tribal Theological landscape and it's importance with the wide Theological circle within the established tribal Christian States. We talk about the contextual importance of establishing a strong foundation for the churches and how it can impact the Christian values in tribal states.2020-09-0634 min
The Wooden CrossThe Plight of the MigrantsIn this episode I talk to Mr. Vaibhav Moon of Udhaar about the plight of migrants living in India. Here we discuss the impact and challenges faced by the migrants especially during this period of pandamic and how we as a Christian can respond to the issues.2020-09-0130 min
The Wooden CrossOpening The Way in conversation with Praveen KumarIn this episode I talk to Mr. Praveen Kumar, Country Leader from Harvesters Ministries India. We talk about the ministry engagement of Harvesters in India in the field of Church Planting, Discipleship, Persecution and Evangelism in various. We discusses the models and ways Churches are been planted and established in difficult situations. We also discusses the outside challenges faced by the church workers and planters as the move forward with the message of the Cross.2020-08-3030 min
The Wooden CrossThe Great ReversalPaul writes in Ephesians, "For it is by grace you have been saved". Today we look at the passage to see how God through the work of Christ and through his divine grace and compassion reverse our wretched life of deadness, enslavement, and condemnation to a new creation of victorious life, liberty and enthornment.2020-08-0915 min
The Wooden CrossChristian Response to Pandemic with Pastor Nilav KolayIn this skype recorded episode, I talk with Pastor Nilav Kolay joining from Kolkata. We discuss the question of pandemic and it's effect on the church and explore theological implications and response to the problem. We also discusses the question of sin, suffering, and it's consequently nature.2020-07-2638 min
The Wooden CrossDiscerning The Will of GodJesus prayed, "not my will but yours" to fulfill God's plan for him. We pray "thy will be done on earth". In this episode we try to understand the meaning of will, and secondly we look at the ways to understand how God guides us to know His good and perfect will.2020-07-1917 minThe Wooden CrossImagining ThoughtsDon't we all struggle with our own thoughts! Both imaginative and substantial. Thought process is important for our well being but sometimes unfounded and imaginative thoughts can lead to intense struggle in our life. In this episode we discuss about guarding ourselves against emotions if our heart which can hurt us.2020-07-1212 minThe Wooden CrossLife, God and CoronavirusWhat is your take on Covid-19? How do you reflect on the problem of suffering through the lens of the Bible? In this episode we try to answer these questions with our first guest of the show Ms. Yajen joining us from Atlanta Georgia USA. Here we discuss living with Coronavirus and it's theological implications and also reflecting on life after the pandemic.2020-07-0531 minThe Wooden CrossUnmasking Jesus' IdentityWho do people say I am? Jesus had the same question about himself. Though our eyes are open we fail to recognise him. The story of a blind man in John 9 gives us the lesson to see the human and divine nature of Jesus as he is healed of his blindness.2020-06-2813 minThe Wooden CrossThe Road To Eternal Life: On Christian VirtuesIs having the knowledge of Christ enough for us? Can our faith live without action? In this episode we talk about Christian Virtues outlined in the epistle of 2 Peter 1:3-15.2020-06-2115 minThe Wooden CrossThe Road to Eternal Life: Becoming Children of GodMan has a physical and biological life. But what about the spiritual life? How do we become sons and daughters of God? We answer these questions by looking at C. S. Lewis "begotten - created'' and "bios-zoe" differentiation.2020-06-1410 minThe Wooden CrossAn introductionThis is an introductory episodes why the Wooden Cross exist. To believe in something is good but to belive in the one who is the Truth is much better for our own sake.2020-06-1300 min