Podcast
Beyond Knowing
Hosted by Nathanael Somanathan · EN
There is more to life than knowing, there is more to the Christian Faith and spirituality than acquiring information. "Beyond Knowing" is a podcast based in Sri Lanka that explores Christian Faith and spirituality as it relates to Theology, Church, and culture. The aim is to not know more stuff but to look at how knowing can lead to understanding, and thereon to becoming and beyond. Hosted by Nathanael Somanathan, Pastor and Lecturer at Colombo Theological Seminary.
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#04 - Church and State Relations, Genesis, and the Patriarchal Narratives w/ Ivor Poobalan
Jul 2, 202200:40:56Tap to summarizeDr. Poobalan discusses the on-the-ground experience of the Sri Lankan crisis and shares his insights into the lessons for the church. He also shares from his research in Genesis focusing on the need for a robust understanding of personhood in the church and new avenues for exploring the theological shape of the patriarchal narratives.
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#03 - The Crisis in Sri-Lanka, the Church, and the Christian Response
May 3, 202200:24:06Tap to summarizeSri Lanka is facing a dire economic crisis and an unprecedented people's movement that is seeking reform at the same time. What is the role of the church in this situation? How do Sri Lankan Christians understand passages that encourage obedience to the rulers when the government is clearly and directly opposed to God's moral laws? I talk about this and more in this episode.
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#02 - w/ Dr. Mano Emmanuel
Apr 5, 202200:38:53Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I talk to Dr. Mano Emmanuel about the experience of women in seminary and church, her book on Interpersonal Reconciliation, and her approach to Spirituality. Dr. Emmanuel is Head of Academic Advancement and former Academic Dean at Colombo Theological Seminary, Sri Lanka, where she lectures in Ethics, Systematic Theology, and Biblical Studies. She has a Ph.D. in Peace Studies from the Asia Graduate School of Theology, Manila, Philippines, and has written extensively on the topic of reconciliation. Her book, “Interpersonal Reconciliation between Christians in a Shame-Oriented Culture” is available at https://langhamliterature.org/interpersonal-reconciliation-between-christians-in-a-shame-oriented-culture.
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#01 - Introduction
Mar 23, 202200:15:30Tap to summarizeIn this first episode, I talk about the purpose and aim of the podcast. I explain the ethos and thinking behind the title "beyond knowing" and provide some insight into what is lined-up for the weeks ahead.
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