D/n Dawit Muluneh, PhD - ዲያቆን ዳዊት ሙሉነህ

Based on the book “I Need Answers” D/N Dawit explores each topic of his book in depth with his listeners. Whether you are just beginning your journey into the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church or have long been a member but are looking for answers to your questions about the church, "I Need Answers" is for you. Although the answers are gathered from Church fathers and holy books, the style of writing provides clear answers to complicated questions. Each chapter focuses on a particular question, addressing central themes of Christianity and teaching about the uniqueness of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. It also addresses issues specific to young adults like spiritual dating and depression and more controversial issues like homosexuality in the context of the church. Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/ineedanswersdmuluneh/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/ineedanswersdmuluneh/support</a>

||EPISODE 14_Hopeless Romantic|| Chapter 6: It’s Complicated

History is more complicated than many think. It this episode one of the biggest misconceptions about the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church is discussed; namely that the faith was forced upon the people in history.  Some even go as far as accusing the Ethiopian Church to be colonialist!  Hear what the author has to say on this topic. 

07-19
30:58

||EPISODE 12_Hopeless Romantic|| PT_2_Chapter 5: Don’t Get it Twisted

Get ready to hear the grimmer part of Ethiopian history.  This chapter is dedicated to highlighting occurrences in the past where tribes fought against tribes and religions against religions.   Yet, these dark realities did not define the course of our history.    

07-05
32:00

||EPISODE 11_Hopeless Romantic|| PT_1_Chapter 5: Don’t Get it Twisted

Get ready to hear the grimmer part of Ethiopian history.  This chapter is dedicated to highlighting occurrences in the past where tribes fought against tribes and religions against religions.   Yet, these dark realities did not define the course of our history.    

06-22
33:37

||EPISODE 10_Hopeless Romantic|| PT_2_Chapter 4: You and Me Against the World.

This episode deals with the issue of race and how it impacted Ethiopia's foreign relations; particularly with Egypt.

06-06
33:31

||EPISODE 09_Hopeless Romantic|| PT_1_Chapter 4: You and Me Against the World.

This episode deals with the issue of race and how it impacted Ethiopia's foreign relations; particularly with Egypt.

05-16
31:01

||EPISODE 08_Hopeless Romantic|| PT_2_Chapter 3: The Things I Do for You

This episode is a continuation of the podcast on the third chapter titled:  "The Things I Do for You" of Hopeless Romantic: The Untold History of Ethiopia.

05-02
27:15

||EPISODE 07_Hopeless Romantic|| PT_1_Chapter 3: The Things I Do for You

In this episode the author discusses the question: Has the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church favored a particular race historically?  

04-04
31:24

||EPISODE 06_Hopeless Romantic|| PT_2_Chapter 2: Those Were the Days

Continue to learn about about the better days of Ethiopia.  In this chapter we will discuss about the mighty empire of Aksum.

03-21
28:54

||EPISODE 05_Hopeless Romantic|| Chapter 2: Those Were the Days

Learn the better days of Ethiopia.  In this chapter we will discuss about the mighty empire of Aksum.

03-07
32:06

||EPISODE 04_Hopeless Romantic|| Chapter 1: Finding the One

This week Deacon Dawit discusses his love for Ethiopia using the analogy of finding the "perfect" someone.

02-21
32:53

||EPISODE 02_Hopeless Romantic|| Introduction_PT2

In this weeks episode, I relate my journey to the field of Ethiopic Studies and some of the challenges I faced.

01-24
30:19

||EPISODE 01_Hopeless Romantic|| Introduction_PT1

It seems everyone has an opinion on the conflict surrounding the Northern Region of Ethiopia.  Here, DN Dawit discusses how the events in the early stages motivated him to write his newly published book: Hopeless Romantic: The Untold History of Ethiopia.

01-10
32:18

||EPISODE 03_Hopeless Romantic|| Introduction_PT3

In the conclusion section of the introduction, the author discusses how he came up with both the theme and title of the book.

02-07
30:24

||EPISODE 14_I Need Answers|| Chapter 11: What’s Next?

It's hard to believe but the end of the road has come!  This is the last episode of the season.  If you have enjoyed this season, make sure to subscribe to my Youtube channel: Dawit Muluneh and be up to date about future projects and plans.  

11-12
33:16

||EPISODE 13_I Need Answers|| Chapter 10: I Wanna be a Deacon… I Think

It is no secret, there is a surge of deacons in North America.  With this new number of deacons joining the clergy circle however, there also appears to be a problem that has risen.  Namely, how should young American/Ethiopian (or Eritrean) Deacons retain the traditions of Ethiopia/Eritrea while living abroad.  

10-22
34:07

||EPISODE 12_I Need Answers|| Chapter 9: Parents are from Mars and Children are from Venus

I promise this is not just for "young" kids!  I always say, we tend to be the meanest to the people we love the most: our parents!  Obeying parents is not just a good thing to do but a commandment from God.  In spite of this, many folks are very unhappy with their relationship they have with parents. In this episode we talk about how to win an argument against your parents!  Hope you enjoy! 

10-08
32:32

||EPISODE 11_I Need Answers|| Chapter 8: The Struggle Is Real

Most of us have experienced depression or anxiety as some level before.  However, in recent years it seems like, young people in particular, are unable to get the help they need.  Sadly, in extreme cases, some even resort to suicide.  This episode discusses all these issues from the perspective of the author.     

09-24
28:23

||EPISODE 10_I Need Answers|| Chapter 7: I Was Born This Way

I homosexuality really a sin?  With the world rapidly changing and people's attitude about the LGBTQ evolving generation to generation, it is important to go back to the bible and see what it has to say.  

09-10
31:08

||EPISODE 9_I Need Answers|| Chapter 6: The Birds and the Bees

Ohhh childddd!!! I hope you got your seatbelts on, because this is going to be a bumpy ride.  Maybe that was the wrong choice of words for this particular podcast.  Any who, the long anticipated chapter about the Bird and the Bees is finally here!  I hope you enjoy... listening that is:) 

08-27
30:30

||EPISODE 8_I Need Answers|| Chapter 5: Fasting Time . . . Again?

In this episode, learn about the different forms of fasting and why we fast within the church.

08-13
31:49

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