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23 episodes
since May 26, 2026
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Light in the Ruins: Faith, Gratitude, and the Growing Kingdom in Syria and Lebanon. When you cross into a nation recovering from 13 years of war, the border guards don’t say “welcome” - they say “good luck.” But amidst devastation and shrinking numbers, a vibrant, resilient, and deeply grateful fai…

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The latest episode of the Dia-Logos Podcast examines the upcoming 27 October 2026 Israeli Knesset election through the perspective of the shrinking Christian minority in Gaza and the West Bank. Host Brad and guest Stefan van der Berg discuss firsthand accounts from the region and highlight the poli…
What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus in the very land where the gospel began, while navigating the complex intersections of faith, identity, war, and a patriarchal culture? In this episode of the Dia-Logos Podcast, host Brad Kirsten connects with Dina Katanacho, General Secretary and Directo…
What if a simple newspaper left on a kitchen table, found in a dustbin, or picked up in a public restroom could completely transform a life? In this episode of the Dia-Logos Podcast, host Brad Kirsten sits down with Cobus and Ilze Beukes, who lead the distribution, promotion, and management of Cha…
How do believers navigate a world fractured by global conflict, political polarization, social media anger, and rapid technological shifts? In this compelling episode of the Dia-Logos podcast, host Brad Kirsten chats with veteran mission consultant Helen Burnard to discuss her timely new book, A J…
In this episode of the Dia-Logos Podcast, host Brad Kirsten chats with Riko Viviers, Eastern Slavic Specialist Consultant for Dia-Logos. After completing his engineering studies, Riko set out on a short-term mission outreach to Russia that turned into a 25-year career in Siberia’s remote Yakutsk r…
Four intense test matches between the world's top two rugby powerhouses are in the books, with the Springboks taking the series 3-1. But beyond the 31 total tries, the 1,127 bone-crunching tackles, and another trophy in the cabinet, what did this historic series teach us about leadership, sportsman…
When two Airlink jets executed a dangerously low pass over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium, public perception took over before the facts even came out. What does an aviation controversy have to do with South African democracy? More than you might think. In this episode, we unpack why perception, not facts…
What does it take to remain a light in a region consumed by conflict? On this episode of the Dia-Logos Podcast, host Brad sits down with Alfred Ghawali and Rafi Filmon, volunteers with Jerusalem Evangelical Outreach. Following a recent trip to South Africa, Alfred and Rafi share how their experien…
In this episode of Dia-Logos, host Brad connects with Jacobus Van Zyl, field reporter and local liaison in Qabb Ilyas (Kab Elias), located in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley. Living right in the middle of ongoing geopolitical tension, Jacobus provides an unfiltered, first-hand account of what life in Easter…
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