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Most of us are aware of how badly represented Africa is. The continent is too often reduced to a number of degrading stereotypes. But Africa has a rich and diverse history. A history that is usually ignored or poorly understood not just by the world but by (sometimes) its own people. A certain British historian once referred to its past as darkness. Well, I hope to be among those who hold a lantern to this so-called darkness of a history. Take my hand, as I guide you down the pathways of Afr ...
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The Missionary Who Never Arrived | Farewell from Across the Lake (Ep. 5)
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14:27Send us a text At Kagei the crucial port on the southern shore of Lake Victoria and the main gateway to Buganda by canoe, James Hannington finally steps free after his detention by King Romwa of Buzinza. But just as the last stretch of his journey comes into view, sickness overwhelms him. Too weak to continue , Hannington realizes his long-awaited …
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The Missionary Who Never Arrived | Romwa of Buzinza (Ep. 4)
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11:26Send us a text After a brutal trek across the interior, James Hannington and two fellow missionaries finally reach the lands of Romwa of Buzinza, exhausted, sick, and desperate for canoes to cross Lake Victoria. But with empty hands and no tribute to offer, they quickly learn that Romwa is no simple chief. He is a wary monarch guarding his sovereig…
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The Missionary Who Never Arrived | The Shadow of Mirambo (Ep. 3)
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14:16Send us a text Frail and fevered, James Hannington reaches the caravan’s camp only to find them seized by dread. Beyond the horizon lies Mirambo’s domain, a land few dare to cross. His name moves through Central Africa like a storm: the warrior-king who defied the Arabs and reshaped the trade routes. When the caravan finally leaves Uyui without him…
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The Missionary Who Never Arrived | Across the Ugogo Plains (Ep. 2)
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14:53Send us a text The missionary James Hannington crosses the harsh Ugogo Plains of Tanzania’s Dodoma region, home of the Wagogo people. Battling wind, dust, and disease, his faith is tested in one of the most unforgiving stretches of the 19th-century East African caravan routes. Sources Ashe, Robert Pickering. Chronicles of Uganda. London : Hodder an…
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The Missionary Who Never Arrived | The Road to Buganda…Begins (Ep 1)
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21:56Send us a text Today marks 140 years since the death of Bishop James Hannington of the Church Missionary Society, killed on his way to the Buganda Kingdom on October 29, 1885. What many don’t realize is that this was actually his second attempt to reach Buganda. By then, the kingdom had become a prime destination for European explorers, missionarie…
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Send us a text Enkai is the creator god of the Maasai people. He reveals himself in three colors: white, red, and black. Among them, red and black speak the loudest. Inspired by the oral traditions of the Maasai, this episode follows a lone Maasai woman as she offers a series of prayers, pleas for life, for mercy, for a child. Her voice becomes a b…
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Dead Kings, Alive Wives: The Royal Women of Kasubi Tombs
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13:28Send us a text The king may be gone but his wives remain. At the royal tombs of Kasubi, a small community of women continues to serve long after death. They are the royal widows of Buganda: chosen from different clans, bound to the king in life… and still present in his death. From sweeping the tombs to preparing rituals, they carry out their roles…
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Kasubi Tombs: Palace, Power, and the Afterlife of Buganda Kings
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16:52Send us a text What if a king never truly dies? In Buganda, power doesn’t end with a funeral. It transforms. Today, the royal palace is modern, more European in design than ancestral. But at the Kasubi Tombs, the old world still breathes. This episode traces how the king’s presence moved from palace to tomb, how his body became spirit, and how his …
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The Cannibal Night Dancer | African Book of Monsters, Episode 2
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48:42Send us a text In this episode, I dive into the chilling legends of the cannibal night dancer said to feast on human flesh and embody the darkest fears of African folklore. But beyond the myths, how did accusations of cannibalism shape perceptions of morality, justice, and otherness? I explore the psychology behind these stories, the real-life cons…
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Prankster Witch of the Night: The Night Dancer
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38:29Send us a text In this debut episode of the African Book of Monsters series, we unravel the haunting legend of the night dancer. What makes these figures so feared across communities? And what deeper truths do their stories reveal about the societies they haunt? Join me for a blend of history, mythology, and cultural insight as I explore the night …
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The God of Death Muteesa and the Buganda Martyrs of 1875/76.
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54:00Send us a text The Uganda Martyrs incident that resulted in the deaths of 45 christian converts in 1886 is widely known to christians worldwide. Unbeknownst to many, there is another martyrdom incident that occurred 10 or so years prior. In fact, there are 2 events that interestingly happened around the same time. These obscure episodes in Buganda …
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African History: Busiki & Busambira states of Busoga, Uganda
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23:42Send us a text Busiki and Busambira are among the many small nations that came under the umbrella of the current Busoga kingdom. Unlike most of the well known busoga states ruled by the AbaiseNgobi clan, these 2 are headed by the lesser known AbaiseIgaga clan. Follow me as I talk about their pre-colonial history starting with their founder the meat…
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Hey guys! This episode is packed with actionable advice on welcoming newcomers into your youth group from remembering names to how to make conversation! If you’d like to hear more, follow the podcast, and all the best! I’ll be praying for all of you this summer. Drop any ideas/thoughts in the box below!…
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The Matriarchs of Uganda: Stories from the Precolonial Era
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25:50Send us a text Happy Mother's day to all mothers in the world. Queen - Mothers were vital to the power structures of the intralacustrine region. They were often the rallying points around which clans gathered to defend their candidate of choice. Here is a list of 5 pre-colonial Queen-Mothers of Uganda. Enjoy!! Sources Buganda Laurence Schiller, “Th…
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If you’re struggling to find good friends… reflection questions
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2:06Today is a super quick burst of reflection questions to ask yourself if you’re in the boat of struggling to develop deeper friendships or to find “your people”.
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Hey y’all! High school isn’t easy, and neither is this journey with Jesus! But it is so rewarding. Today we’re discussing my tips for facing these pressures and tackling them WITH GOD. Reframing, taking action and giving ourselves grace. Find me on Instagram @diariesofhisdaughter , and I’ll chat with you next week! All the blessings.…
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African History: The AbaiseNgobi of Bulamogi & Bukono, Busoga, Uganda
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27:37Send us a text Today, I cover the pre-colonial history of the Bulamogi and Bukono states of the AbaiseNgobi clan up to 1900. The AbaiseNgobi are the royal clan of Busoga that ruled various states that eventually came to be known collectively as Busoga. Bukooli was one of the many states that came to make up the modern traditional kingdom of Busoga …
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Hey guys! We’re back with another episode, talking about 7 tips for teens and tweens. A lot of us are students and we’ve got a lot going on! We’re diving into how to cultivate growth in our lives and stay connected with Christ, as well as tips for interacting with and loving others. I hope you enjoy the episode, and I’ll chat with y’all next week!…
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Confidence in God is essentially faith and ultimately rooted in the gospel. We’re chatting about what this looks like in our prayer life, time in the Bible, relationships, and school life. How do we really lean into this confidence in God, rather than ourselves? Talking about all of this in our weekly episode. Chat with you soon!…
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High school isn’t the easiest thing in the world. And neither is walking in holiness! Today, we’re covering 7 tips for walking with Christ as high schoolers. I talk about the importance of time along with God, community, grades, health, family and more! Dive in with me as we discuss. Chat with you next time!…
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African History: The AbaiseWakooli of Bukooli, Busoga
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46:41Send us a text Today, I cover the pre-colonial history of the Bukooli state of the AbaiseWakooli clan up to 1900. Bukooli was one of the many states that came to make up the modern traditional kingdom of Busoga in Uganda, East Africa. I start with the origin of their founder Okali who travelled with and was brothers with Kakaire of the Abaisemenha …
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Family is an incredible gift, and we’re imperfect people. We don’t always say what we mean or what we should, or love the way Christ has shown us. Today’s episode outlines three simple steps we can take to invest in our family relationships and love those nearest to us. All the best, and all the blessings!!…
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Today is a chat about how to start anew and refresh in the midst of imperfection and all the ways in which we fall short. There are so many habits and systems that we can find ourselves wanting to build, but it doesn't always come out the way we want it to. We're discussing how to develop the right habits and how to sustain them with consistency an…
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True Spiritual Change (The Application Diaries)
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11:48Hey everyone! This episode is about APPLYING principles of true transformation in life by surrendering all the ideas of self development and all the change we want to create to God and completely involving Him in the process. Lasting, meaningful change begins with an everlasting, omniscient, omnipotent and omnipresent God. I hope you'll join me on …
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God is our Comforter, Keeper, Protector, Father and Friend. It is GOD who protects and keeps and LOVES us. Keep choosing God even when things feel tough and WORSHIP Him in the valleys. Trust His timing and remember and TRUST His faithfulness in the Bible, your life and other's lives. Instagram: @diariesofhisdaughter…
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God called us to be holy. How do we focus on Him and pursue holiness? We're talking about how to apply 1 Peter 13-15 to our own lives today. However, knowledge is quite useless if not applied, so let's reflect on the Scriptures and truly APPLY them to our lives as we walk with God.
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Giving Our All - Stewarding His grace, gifts and calling.
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13:35Today we are talking about what it means to GIVE OUR ALL for God, drawing from the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25. The importance of PRAYER is immense, and so is taking ACTION on what God has called us to in order to multiply back to God the gifts He’s given us. All the best, and all the blessings! Drop your prayer requests in the question bo…
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We are talking about... high school singleness! And crushes. A very popular topic among us teenage girls :) I'm asking you questions about the way you've been approaching your single season (whether simply for now or a lifetime) and we're chatting about how to align with God's will in this time. Thanks for listening! - Elly (Today's episode is excl…
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I want to encourage you to dare to hope. Hope for those things God has placed for your heart, dream about the dreams He's given you. We're talking about stepping out in faith and testing to see what God has for us, praying within His presence for our desires and trusting His outcomes. My Instagram: @diariesofhisdaughter Youtube is the same :) (Vide…
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Recent Lessons, Reminders and Reflections - Spiritual, Self-development, stewarding faithfully
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12:42Today is a chat where we go over some lessons God's brought to my attention in these past couple of weeks a Christian high school girl after God. I hope it's an encouragement and reminder to you to stweard faithfully what He's given you, to apply the knowledge you have and to continue learning and growing in the plans He has!…
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Christ First, Everything Else Second. A confession of pride from an imperfect girl.
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8:48If you have struggled with simply trying to work hard enough, to be enough, to sanctify yourself, I have been right there with you and sometimes still am. But Jesus is the one who gave His life for us who we can absolutely trust with all of our sin, imperfection and calling. He calls us to so much more than we could ask, seek or imagine and desires…
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Stop choosing vain satisfaction: Bible Study - Ecclesiastes 6
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10:54Today we’re studying the WORD OF GOD, specifically Ecclesiastes 6! We’re talking lots about where NOT to place our hopes and contentment, and where TO place our focus. Don’t let the treasures you choose be those which are trash later. This episode is exclusively an audio episode and will not be released on YouTube.…
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Spiritual Goals, the quiet life, and sustainable goal-setting for 2024 | Teen Christian Edition
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8:252024 is HERE and we are back with another episode on GOALSETTING for this new year! Specifically, we are diving into the quiet life and what that can look like, spiritual goal inspiration and how to ensure we are consistent with our goals and momentum throughout the new year. Tap over to YouTube for the video version of this podcast and much more c…
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Start Now and Apply What You've Learned: Before 2024 Ep. 1
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7:26Today we're chatting about STARTING NOW with the habits and goals we want to come into h=the new year with! Get out a piece of paper and jot down YOUR PLAN to come into this new year with MOMENTUM. Whether it's studying well, getting eight hours of sleep or encouraging someone new every day, why wait until 2024? Get specific and get STARTED. Instag…
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Let's Live the Quiet Life: 1 Thessalonians 4:11
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18:12Jesus exemplified a quiet and humble life devoted to the Lord's purpose. He sets that example for us. We may want to strive to be perfect or rely on ourselves, but God wants us with Him, trusting in His provision and that His glory is so much greater than our sin and imperfections. Let's live in His peace together! Tags :) leading a quiet life, hum…
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Finish 2023 Strong: faith, goals, exams and studying!
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17:53Let’s get a SLAY FOR JESUS on the ways that He works! This is an encouragement to y’all chasing after God to continue or start abiding in His peace and presence, to have faith knowing that He has a plan and purpose in everything, and to continue working hard in the dreams He’s placed in your heart. Use the roles you’ve been given for His glory, and…
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Rooted in God's Power and Praising Him: To the High School Christian ep. 3, Psalm 21
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21:32We are back with another Bible Study in Psalm 21, focusing on God's might and what it means to not only be rooted in Him, but to praise Him for His power and strength that lifts us up. What does it mean to live a life glorifying to Him, remembering His blessings and ultimate victory? We're talking about that and more in today's episode spoken speci…
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Wisdom, instruction and Singleness: To the High School Christian ep. 2, Proverbs 1:1-7
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22:48Hello my sisters! We are diving into a BIBLE STUDY today, going through Proverbs 1:1-7. Grab your Bibles and join God and me in a discussion about wisdom, instruction and singleness! Talk to you there!
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15 minutes with God: journal with me, ep. 2
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16:28Welcome back to the series where we spend time with God together! Join me in journaling goals and talking with the Lord. Talk to you next week!
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Today we’re chatting about three important pillars to the life of a Christian student: quiet time, health and productivity management. There is so much more to come and whether you’re a freshman, senior, college student or even beyond, these are tips and systems that I have found extremely helpful in living a life after God. All the best! Find the …
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Obedience and goal-setting - journal chats ep. 1
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16:43Hey y’all! Join me for the first official journal chat where we sit and talk about lessons and reflect on life together. It’s a time for thinking about growth, praying and doing Bible study or meditating on Scripture! All the best, and all the blessings. (P.S. You should totally join the Instagram community: @teenjesussisters) :)…
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Yileding Worldly Passions and Putting Our Desires on the Altar
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23:37Welcome backk! Today is a chat about giving up our passions and doing life with God in everything, whether we're working through desires in singleness, idolizing recognition or struggling with one of the other million temptations in this world. Find us on Instagram @teenjesussisters and I'm so glad you could tune in! Episodes released on Mondays :)…
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Self-help to “Savior, help!”: Three Keys to a Christ-Centered Life
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11:35It’s not in our power, but in God’s. Thank you so much for listening, find us on Instagram @teenjesussisters and follow for weekly content! All the best, and all the blessings! Let me know how I can pray for you. 🥰
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Teen Jesus Sisters is a community where you can find encouragement and relatable stories - I want to grow alongside you, looking forward to Jesus the whole way through. Join us on Instagram @teenjesussisters and follow for weekly episodes!
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Habit building: how I accomplished the full pushup and consistent Bible reading!
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9:00If you’re a high school girl after God’s own heart, this is the place for you!! Today’s a quick nugget on habit building and just encouragement to do what you’ve been scared to do. Don’t le the problem hold you back; focus on the solution! All the blessings! (Instagram is @teenjesussisters - weekly thoughts and value provided there and on Monday po…
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Sophomore Diaries (ep. 1): Single girl talk, high school, Bible reflections, homecoming and braces!
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19:54Hey y’all! Today is an unfiltered chat going through the start of sophomore year, thoughts on singleness under Jesus, hoco and just LIFE. Join me as I reflect on the past couple of weeks and some Bible verses!
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Balancing Faith and Academics: Tips for Thriving as a Student
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31:44Welcome back!! Today we're chatting about living out our faith as students and how to balance our academics and health while prioritizing God and His people. Join me for the ride! :) Instagram!
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Your Identity - Don’t let the world define you.
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15:45Our identity can seem like a rocky subject, especially in high school. However, if we build our house on Jesus and put our faith in Him, we live steadily with the knowledge that our worth and His love for us are unchanging and unending. In this episode, we discuss living with an identity rooted in Christ apart form the world's mistakes, words, peop…
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There's no doubt that vulnerability can be such a tough thing. However, it's absolutely necessary if we are to grow in a relationship with God and others around us. Confessing our brokenness is so, so powerful and honestly inspiring to those around us. We aren't perfect, and it's not out jon to pretend we are. There's no such thing as the "perfect …
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What's up, y'all? Today we're going over the importance of sleep, the negative effects of sleep deprivation, and tips on how to improve your slumbering hours. It's such an essetial part of our lives, literally built right into our body! However, we don't always honor it the way we should. Instead, we often try to take control of everything and get …
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