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Meet an African Pastor Podcast
Hosted by Anthony Sytsma · EN
This podcast is designed to help Christians around the world to learn from and be encouraged by the African Church. A different pastor is interviewed on each podcast to share experiences and knowledge on various topics. The views expressed by the pastors interviewed do not necessarily reflect the views of the interviewer, Rev. Anthony Sytsma, an American missionary serving with Resonate Global Mission in Uganda. Feel free to recommend a pastor to be interviewed. (anthonysytsma@crcna.org). The podcast introductions were created by Andrew Rienstra.
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Joseph Byamukama on Demons
Dec 1301:06:30Tap to summarizeThis discussion is with Joseph Byamukama who is pastor of The Fount Church in Kampala, Uganda, and is the Team Leader at Veracity Fount, a ministry that seeks to help equip the Ugandan Church through theological research and resources. (Their YouTube channel). Joseph gives a biblical overview about demons and what they do and how Jesus has defeated them. He addresses misconceptions Christians have about demons both in Africa and in the West. Interviewed December 13th, 2025 (66 minutes)
Transcribe →Conrad Mbewe on Western Missionaries in Africa
Nov 1701:03:06Tap to summarizeThis interview is with Conrad Mbewe who pastors Kabwata Baptist Church in Lusaka, Zambia. To begin, Conrad shares about his friend Voddie Baucham who recently passed away, and how he is a very positive example of a Western missionary serving in Africa. He then discusses the ways Western missionaries can partner with the Church in Africa. He responds to many of the arguments people have against Western missionaries serving in largely Christian African nations. Interviewed November 13th, 2025. (63 minutes)
Transcribe →Opio Samuel on University Chaplaincy
Oct 2500:40:12Tap to summarizeThis interview is with Opio Samuel Francis, from the Church of Uganda, serving as Chaplain of St. Paul Chapel, Gulu University, Uganda. We share about the work of a chaplain and the challenges facing youth in Uganda today. Samuel shares about how churches can be better reaching out to young people. Interviewed October 22nd, 2025. (40 minutes)
Transcribe →John Njuguna on Building Altars Before Churches
Sep 1800:37:01Tap to summarizeThis conversation is with John Njuguna Njoroge vicar of ACK St. Michael and All Angel's Ruiru church in Thika Diocese of the Anglican church of Kenya. He talks about building altars metaphorically in the sense of prioritizing personal intimacy with Christ and a rich prayer life as more important than other concerns of church programs and church buildings. He also touches on the intentional approaches his church has made to prioritize prayer and discipleship their lives. Interviewed September 18th, 2025. (37 minutes)
Transcribe →David Fugoyo Baime on Theological Education
Jul 30, 202501:07:46Tap to summarizeThis interview is with David Fugoyo Baime from South Sudan, who is now pastoring in Uganda with the South Sudanese congregation at St. Paul Namirembe Cathedral, Kampala. Fugoyo is also the Vice Chancellor of Restore University. In this conversation, Fugoyo shares his experiences concerning theological education in Africa, especially formal education through Bible colleges. We discuss why some pastors don't desire theological training, and other obstacles that make theological education in Africa difficult. Fugoyo shares ideas for how Bible colleges can improve and encourages pastors to do further studies. Interviewed July 30th, 2025. (68 minutes)
Transcribe →Robert Olupot on the Karamoja Region
Sep 15, 2022Tap to summarizeThis interview is with Robert Olupot, Bishop of PAG Karamoja Pastorate in Eastern Uganda. In this discussion we focus on the fascinating region of Karamoja - the beauty of the people and land, the diverse tribes and cultural practices, the violence and insecurity, and the poverty and dependency in the region. He shares incredible stories of God's protection over his life, and also shares how some warriors have given up their guns and turned to Christ. Interviewed September 12th, 2022. (70 minutes)
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