Congo’s history is one of difficulty, exploitation, political unrest, corruption and challenges for the common man. This is Part 6 of a 6 part series of the country’s history, mainly reflecting on the strength, courage, perseverance, joy, and contentment of the people, despite their circumstances. Part 6 explores where they find joy and happiness while living in corruption and in seemingly hopeless circumstances. The episode explores the role of the church to the Believers in finding joy and having peace in their souls while the world around them is in chaos and filled with uncertainty. This episode will hopefully leave you with a newfound respect for the people themselves for all they’ve endured for 6 generations.
Thanks to Paul Noren and Pete Ekstrand for their stories and perspectives from the missionary lens. Thanks also go to Mrs. Nutwa Dami and Talabisa Dawena, PhD, two Congolese, that share their wisdom and views as to how the Congolese cope, find joy, and thrive in difficult circumstances.
A special thanks to my friend Tim Snow for the idea of this 6 episode series. Wow – what a journey it’s been for me preparing these podcasts. And special thanks to Rick Selin, radio broadcaster extraordinaire for the final wrap up.
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I think the Congo is very similar to Mexico with the previous presidents involved in drug trafficking and all the murders for more than 40 years. until this current president who began to really work for all poor people. and not for the rich, thanks to my friend Jeff for sharing these sad but true stories and of so many years of suffering and deaths of loved ones, mutilated, imprisoned etc. etc. It is an excellent work that very few dare to tell God bless you.. keep it up
Luis Morales
Jeff,
I enjoyed listening, remembering and learning my friend.
I experienced living in Congo in the late 60’s and early 70’s. I now understand more of what I experienced while there.
Thank you for the podcast.
Tikala malamu
Rick