Joshua Maponga on Getting into Ministry, Questions on Christianity & the Bible | PT 1
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
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With a career spanning over 3 decades in Christian ministry, Bishop Joshua Maponga has probably heard and seen it all. On this Something Nice with Dinano interview, Maponga tells his story, how he became a minister of the word.
A path he took after his father asked them what they would grow up to be. He has never looked back eversince but his life has always been that of questioning and reasoning on matters of faith and the Bible.
He has been a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, but he has also started his own independent ministries, Vessel to Vessel (V2V), Farmers of Thought and his latest project, The gospel according to Joshua Maponga.
Maponga is a thinker, author, musician and a scholar. He asks questions and seeks answers to his questions. Listen with an open mind, ponder on his questions and seek the knowledge always.
His thoughts are on spirituality vs christianity and he is always talking about decolonizing christianity.
Recently Maponga has featured on Moja Love reality programs, AmaBishop and Abafundisi.
This is part 1 of the interview, part 2 will follow in a weeks time.
Thanks for giving us this wonderful interview. Uncle Josh is gifted and I love him so much.
It's a pleasure do watch episode 2...its up
@@SomethingNicewithDinano Which people around the world are true Christians according to the bible because many are not Mathew 24:24,2thimoty 4:3-4,2PETER 2:1-3,1JONH 4:1,Mathew 7:21-23?
We were brainwashed by the whites from the beginning, by these new teachings where are they of any help. Who knows if Jesus ever existed in the first place?
These people don't even practice what they taught us abt from the Bible. All the things they tell us abt, humanity n all we were born with, from our ancestors.
Which is a biggest problem of generation
"Faith is not stupid. Faith is a servant of knowledge"
What an intelligent man.
I totally agree!!
🙈 😂 😂 He's just playing with words, don't be too dumb to see that & start labeling him intelligent 🧠, etc
@@tshepotshepza8866 lol. k
@Oaitse Maphane I love this... I just can't think of another word ❤
@@tshepotshepza8866 He is well-learned/educated, articulate and thinks critically. Why would you have an issue with him being referred to as intelligent
"In our infancy we accepted everything, in our old age we question everything"
loved this too just as he said it....very true!!
“In our infancy we accept everything , in our old age we question everything “
We are not Christian, we're indigenous ppl of the earth
true
True 😊💟💟
@khaya indigenous you originated from somewhere. The real you is your spirit which came from God (the Father of spirits). You were then born through parents, that is you gained access onto planet earth via a womb and got a physical body. For humans we were created with a soul (which is where your mind, will and emotions are housed).
Christianity is the name given to the faith (not religion) and person who chooses to follow Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour for the permanent sacrifice He offered by dying on behalf of humanity's sins for the final redemption of each person's spirit man (the real you).
@@TheSoughtAfter1 Yahua The Most High is who you call "God"...Yahsua..who you call "Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ's definition according to google...is "earth pig".
Bridgett Johnson Fortunately for me, I know God personally. Whatever the world wants to define Him as is none of my business and does not even offend me. Seek to know Him for yourself and see if the silly debates people have about His skin colour and such really matter. Point is He lovingly came to save mankind from the 2nd type of death which is spiritual death (total separation from Himself and presence). Peace to you.
Yes, it has just started. Freedom fighters raising all over Africa 🌍. It's time to know who we are, use our common sense and rebuild these falled apart black man's mind on our true culture and religion. All the way from Ghana 🇬🇭 salute you all black men all over the world .
I AGREE❤❤❤❤❤
Here is an educator that I love to listen too because he makes me think and ask more questions.
The fact that I've beeeen having these thoughts 😭😭😭 I love it!!
I've been thinking as Joshua Maponga for years. Of course, this brother is certainly more educated and prophetic than I, but I hear truth in his words and relate to his perspective on religion and societal norms present in western culture that limit us from reaching our potential as human beings. Love & Respect!
I fall in love with him every time he talks about his lineage...love that!
I have never heard him talk about it....it is indeed a wonderful thing!
Eish, the abrupt end sisamamele kamnandi
@@khayanunu3515 You know!?!
@@SomethingNicewithDinano I never knew about this man until about two years ago while I was living in Uitenhage / Kariega and we listened a lot to Umhlobo Wenene FM. He happened to be a guest on the show with Amaza and Zizo. I have followed him since then. There is something very magical about it. I feel like he could be the author of Blackroots Science or the next Credo Mutwa. I have wished to meet him but the funny part is I know I won't say anything, I will just sit there listening to him or watching whatever he does. He is definitely good energy.
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Ngxe K...u part 2 is dropping next week...and I talk about that article that you posted a while back on FB...about Adventist approach to Prophecy.
Let him with ears learn from this man..Maponga J Marara III...you are a blessing to some of us who are still in the lane of seeking understanding.....
Bishop no matter what happens I am your follower, you are powerful!!!! You know your story
He says people must stop following others...in part 2 we talk about that!
Marara is well educated man, I salute him
This man is a very highly philosopher, unbeatable, unbearable and he is not just a man but a versatile person.
....."Faith is not stupid".... I love this guy.
Much love from Ghana where religion is very key on people's lives
Bro say it again oo😪
Asem ooo....
But surely the almighty shall see us through...
I want Uncle Josh's knowledge, let me start with his books 🔥
Wow! Dr. Maponga, u deserve a doctrine my father.... U r such an interlect. I respect you! 🙏
Doctrine or doctorate?
Simple summary when you realize That you do not know the longing for knowing arise within you👌👌
This is deep, salute Joshua Maponga.
In Kenya & Eastern Africa,
Marara means fierce, powerful, authority &dominion.
Mostly used to refer to the lion
"Simba Marara"
Simba meaning Lion.
in shona simba means STRENGTH
In kalanga lion is Shumba
In Setswana Language
(Both South African and Botswana speakers) we call God "Rara" which means most Fierce and most Powerful father. And the son is called "Mora"
Joshua Maponga you got a beautiful mind....
MAPONGA, MAPONGA MAPONGA III. I salute you( as if uou need that) you are doing a great job in educating the Sleeping ones! Thoughbeen quiteawake foraometkme...Am a very youthful 63yr old, yiga, African dance and worjung with children...i have been granted the gift if eternal youth by my Highest Being! I salute you and learn somethingnew EVERYTIME when watching you...! You are HILARIOUS TOO! Highest Greetings from a High Priestess ( becoming)....
You can never begin to look at the faith/ bible critically without thorough knowledge. Sadly we don't read and thereby surrendering ourselves to all sorts of thugs some posing as politicians, pastors, prophets etc
Are you one of those who look at Faith/Bible critically?If so, how did you acquire that ability/skill?
I have included myself in that category based on my own reflections and lessons i got. Maybe it would be better to carefully read the post and not be defensive of something you have not invented. You are not responsible for faith and stop defending it every time it is discussed@@SomethingNicewithDinano
@@SomethingNicewithDinano I would like to offer my apology in regards to the response i sent yesterday. It was not intended for you as i did not understand i was responding directly to the programme. I am just a follower of great interviews such as this one.
I have read and continue to read the Bible thoroughly and strongly believe it's the Word of God. And it is also a thoroughly African book.
😂 😂 😂 😂 Word of God. Take the back seat. And read another book.
Love it Love it Love it! Being is that, “Great I Am”!
One of the greatest to ever do it.
Thankyou Maponga J.
Much love from Luo land of uganda 🇺🇬.
The worst man is an African with a European mind.
The truth his kept secret n swept under the rugs. Our tradition is golden n pure Christianity can't change as much as we have knowledge
My hero...I am following and listening to ALL your interviews #JOSHUAMAPONGA.
Joshua ur a legend! Opening up our minds. Thanks for the interview
So what’s ur position now towards dis interview?
My goodness this just open my eyes. Who was there writing what He said?
You are the best doctor that brings truth to the people I thank you
Am getting so much sense here
Gifted with thinking ability I'm inspired by his work 🙏🙏
We are all gifted with that ability. Some of us R just lazy.
@@samsampson9563 you can say that again
@@samsampson9563 you should learn to appreciate
Great stuff Bishop you have been great as you always do your best of your honesty, i love this
It's because Christian were made to believe, but not to know. This is called brainwashing.
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Proverbs 3:5
@@thabongwepe5681 exactlh wat has been said above.
@Agnes Majola the Bible says to Christians to work out their own salvation, Christianity is a faith and one on one relationship with God The Father.
The problem is people are born into it and never go deep to find out why they accept this. Then the minute someone says something against the Bible, they fall for it instead of investigating it for themselves.
True, but by now everyone who seek the Almighty in spirit and in truth should know that there is no such thing as Christian, this is a man made religion by a Roman Catholic. JESUS God and Lord is not Messiah's name. If you still think it's His name, make your own research
@@agnesmajola2883 the Bible says that Christians were first called so, at Antioch. Acts 11: 26. That is a believer and follower of Jesus Christ. They were initially called followers of The Way.
Perhaps you can tell us what Jesus name is from the research you've found?
this was nice to watch, I love this man so much and Well done to you Dinano
If Jesus wanted us in heaven, why did he put us on earth. Now it's a big mission to transport us to heaven.
This guy makes me laugh , powerful questions i never thought of😂
I watched his sermon on a Christian TV in kenya,and I have been listening to him since then
Now listen to khethelo mazibuko
@@kamauwauhoro8993 Khathelo teaches a white Jesus which is a white lie.
@@justinamusyoka4986 unless you haven't listened to him,
Khethelo was the first Adventist preacher who i heard speak of a black Jesus and owning land for Africans
@@kamauwauhoro8993 true but the name of the messiah was not Jesus christ. Letter J is only about 500 years old and not in Hebrew and Aramaic languages.
@@justinamusyoka4986 is the problem on the name of the Messiah for you?
These questions are important for the church because no one should just accept to be born into a religion and not seek to understand it for themselves.
Christianity is faith (A one on one relationship with God).
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Isaiah 1:18
Amen and Amen! Faith is born from knowledge! The book of Thomas. The truth, and only the truth shall set us free.
If 2020 and 2021 have thought me anything - it is that humans are scared of asking questions so that they are not misinformed and mislead. In 2021,people are still scared to ask for explanations. People assume and pretend to understand. I see this at work, in the neighborhood, at church. How do people trust what they do not understand - it baffles me. But anyway we all grow at different paces. Life is a journey.
We've been conditioned to not ask questions. Only taught to do what's been said.
I love 💗 this brother iso much
Faith brings forth wisdom, knowledge, understand, Godly counsel and the fear of God. Knowledge, reasoning and intelligence cannot be greater than faith .
Faith comes by hearing..... So technically it's your level of knowledge about God which births faith out the understanding of the word... Thas proverbs literally says in all your getting, get understanding not faith... I guess that's the reason why it impossible to please God, because how do you then have faith without the word ( knowledge)
Can't wait for continuation
it's coming on Thursday mkhuluwa
Brilliant thoughts.
The way he started ☀️ wow caught my attention right away
Fascinating, thanks Gents. Part 2 pls!
Siyabulela nathi Nyathi...part 2 drops this Thursday...its better than part 1!
Ntate Mponga you are appreciated
One of our Heroes in Africa
Africa we are blessed with people to unblind us but we don't listen
Pray for wisdom from god, he will also give you a knowledge like Joshua maponga, he's so intelligent and smart i wish I can be like him
Marara Maphonga, now I like that.
Enlightenment
I love this man
Smart man! Very very intelligent! 🙌🙌🙌
We have greater to fear within than without. Much learning makes you mad
I feel so connected to Zimbabwe at this moment.
Speak father.
Pastor Maponga u are speaking truth!!!
Faith is things not seen but you know you will have it that is a Faith
Thank you.🙏
"Here is a church that condones what the bible condemns and condemns what the bible condones" wow
I learned a lot from babe Joshua ❤️
Este cara é um gênio 🧞♂️ 😮Mozambique
My only regret is that I have seen this four weeks Down the line, however this is amazing amazing content the moment we as African abandoned our believed and traditions and our ways of worship and started believed in some foreign god and reading from a manipulated book that where we failed. TILL EE GO BACK TO OUT ORIGINAL AFRICAN BELIEFS WE ARE LOOSERS AT THIS WAR.
Until we embrace our African-ness & look to ourselves for salvation we will forever be second rate citizens of the world.
@@kwedini1181 well said well said. Until we stop. Trying to look for other Gods and relegions that were forced on us by other we will forever loose this relegions are mind prisons and they blurr your mind and eyes till u cant see what just Infront of u
True
I like this man
Very interesting Part two please please please
Thank you for watching...Part 2 is even better!It's going live tomorrow, Thursday 6 May!
O Marara straight but useful ones
Thank you
I like the way uBishop e phendula ngakhona
The best man ever exist in Africa!
It could be argued that belief in the inerrancy of God’s Word is also a core belief of Christianity because, if the Bible’s veracity is suspect, then all we know about God is in doubt. Saving faith is inextricably linked to the Word of God: “Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ” (Romans 10:17).
But the mental acceptance of the above points of doctrine is only the framework around which salvation occurs. Faith is more than intellectual assent, and mentally agreeing with the core beliefs of Christianity does not equal entrance into God’s kingdom. Even Satan and the demons know certain things about God (James 2:19). We can mentally agree with facts without making those facts the centerpiece of our lives.
I like your voice Tate Joshua.
To leave the BYBLON system that fall and so recognising that should really sober u up to the importance of taking ur journey seriously u not critical but u are important the critical ones are already awake the already doing what they need to do because we are not going to do anything in our power. But we need to be alevated enough that we can be used as an instrument of power to transform reality and that is why a lot of us are
😂😂😂👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Brilliant interview.
Thanks for watching...part 2 is coming on Thursday, be on the lookout for it...
The day African people understand their true potential, their real culture and United by a capable, decisive and strong leader they can take over the entire world, PERIOD!
You are my family brother i came from xai- xai Gaza
Not an easy person to interview his knowledge is too much l bet you were sweating
Thumbs up you equally did great
Do it again
may I know how i can meet with Joshua. iI buy his phylosophy anmd have been listening to his thinkings. he inspires me
Khou livhuwa Something Nice
JESUS TRULY LOVES YOU PASS IT ON
I respect yu man
I enjoyed this interview 😘 his intro 👌🏿
Yeah that was powerful...
Marara !!!
Matlakala!
Indeed manure for the next generation
I salute you Mr Maponga
Thanks for this interview,, at least we learned a lot
Thank you for watching
Beautiful interview, I can't wait to see part 2. Uchubekile lo tata I wish to sit with him one day and just have conversation with him ngoluhlobo.
Thanks for watching Khandiyeza...I keep thinking indlela azazisa ngayo iyelele kwindlela ozazise ngayo, bekushota athi "Ndiphahlwe zezo zihlwele..." I think inconko phakathi kwenu nobabini would be fascinating.Our society needs to grow and reach a level where we have such conversations in the public domain-have people with differing views, or even similar views in other cases, come forward and just discuss their experiences...I want to provide such a platform.
@@SomethingNicewithDinano masiye phambili
Really interesting - hey you should check out this CZcams Channel as well czcams.com/channels/i7jDEylfI6OlBl6ALVuP9w.html
Mbonda I'd love to listen to you uncokola nomalume, you guys are gifted.
@@unathilandu8733 That would be very interesting...have a panel for adventism vs african spirituality: Papu and Mhambi on the one side, Maponga and Mbonda on the otherside...
❤❤❤Proudly Zimbabwean
I would like to engage you in deep thinking and shallow revelation conversations. I thank you.
I'm witnessing a wise man
I like the name MARARA😄 nice definition
Yeah he broke it down so well...rubbish (bio waste) is very important!
Is Marara the Karanga name yeah? Cos I understood it when he said it😂
It’s heartbreaking Africans STILL follow the Gods of our oppressors 😭💔
Hahaaa
Interesting!!!
We need to take authentic curriculum into the primary schools!!!!!!
My uncle🙏✊🏾
Karibu Tanzania mtumishi wa Mungu
What is what he says makes sense on some points they make the Bible contradict itself
Jesus is the way the Truth and the Life
Amen...
Jesus is the way to idol worship.
Stop lying Ebele Nwosu where is d fucken Jesus
Berle nwosu, there is no Jesus but Isis a d Horus .
Christianity came out of roame it not a part of our sprituality, religion disunite us we are all created by one god the almighty creator of all things, so all these religion pusshes us as humam apart, moral values equal rights and justice for all human , we must find the laws and rules and orders of our creator .
[06/05, 23:26] Mashapulani: What are the Gates of Hell and who are The Gatekeepers? I have heard every preach , but I have never heard them preach about who are the Gatekeeper of hell. I have released that I am the one being kept in the gates of hell it helps feather understand why I am here, THERE'S IS VERSE IN THE BIBLICAL TEXT THAT DESCRIBES THE CRITICAL STATE OF RESISTANCE AND OPPOSITION THAT CONFRONTS ANY LIBERATION MOVEMENT
[06/05, 23:41] Mashapulani: What that means, people are not free, it because someone or something put them in a condition of in slavement That is not something happens easily, it takes stratange it takes planing it takes money it even takes blood to put people into captivity and then come along a person or a movement.
We stand with you we African in the west want to come home and work with u all we need your help and guidance beloved brother hear us and bless🏳️🌈🌼💐🙏🙏🙏☘️🌿🌹🍒🍓🍌🍉🌈
Good session indeed he is a well versed soul,I just watched and listened to this interview, he makes good points, but he should refrain from mentioning Islam because from his brief mention of it I gathered that he did not study the quran as much as he has studied the bible because most of his teachings are found in the core teachings of islam especially the importance of culture...studying theology doesnt really do justice to the vastness of Islamic teachings...talking from my Christian past...studying the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad and the Quran gave me clarity after most actions of ignorant Muslims made me judge it from far. He is with good intentions though, salute.
“If We Hadn't Had That Messy Job, There Would Have Been No Food On Their Table.”
For the sake of their code; Remember the hand that feeds, is the hand that controls... KJV Proverbs 22:7.
Until we start working as kings and queens in Africa; Going through hell to earn a pound from the master won't stop.
He who wins the battle and come back home alive is a hunter!