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.
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.
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.
This episode deals with the issue of race and how it impacted Ethiopia's foreign relations; particularly with Egypt.
This episode deals with the issue of race and how it impacted Ethiopia's foreign relations; particularly with Egypt.
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.
In this episode the author discusses the question: Has the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church favored a particular race historically?
Continue to learn about about the better days of Ethiopia. In this chapter we will discuss about the mighty empire of Aksum.
Learn the better days of Ethiopia. In this chapter we will discuss about the mighty empire of Aksum.
This week Deacon Dawit discusses his love for Ethiopia using the analogy of finding the "perfect" someone.
In this weeks episode, I relate my journey to the field of Ethiopic Studies and some of the challenges I faced.
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.
In the conclusion section of the introduction, the author discusses how he came up with both the theme and title of the book.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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:)
In this episode, learn about the different forms of fasting and why we fast within the church.