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How did colonization shape Christianity, and what happens when culture and power reshape our understanding of Jesus? In Episode 15 of Kingdom Conversations, Apostle Dr. Dana Carson, Rochelle Carson, and Dana Carson II examine colonization, African Christian history, and the difference between cultural religion and the Kingdom of God. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EPISODE 15 STUDY NOTES https://forms.gle/BWJpdb6VFXjQ17zg9 GO DEEPER WITH THE BOOK BEHIND THIS CONVERSATION The Five Watersheds of History & Theology by Dr. Dana Carson explores Romanization, Europeanization, Colonization, Westernization, and Americanization. Continue studying the framework discussed in this episode: https://shop.drdanacarson.com/products/the-five-watersheds-of-history-theology ALSO EXPLORE: THE CROWN AND THE CROSS Learn more about understanding the Kingdom of God: https://shop.drdanacarson.com/products/the-crown-and-the-cross-1 In this episode, we discuss: - Why Jesus' Jewish context matters when reading His teachings - Africa's presence in Scripture and contributions to Christian theology - Colonization as the third watershed in Dr. Carson's framework - How religion, economic interests, and political power became intertwined - Difficult questions about slavery, human free will, and God's sovereignty - Why Kingdom living calls us toward love, forgiveness, and reconciliation CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening 00:11 Welcome to Kingdom Conversations 01:04 The Kingdom of God and the church 02:53 Hearing the King and living in obedience 08:40 This gospel of the Kingdom 11:28 Understanding Jesus in His Jewish context 18:48 Why Kingdom reformation matters 21:54 The five watersheds and Africa's place in the story 28:25 Africa in Scripture and Christian theology 32:49 One Kingdom beyond racial divisions 35:29 Introducing colonization: the third watershed 40:22 Cultural images of Jesus and colonial expansion 45:34 Religion, trade, and slavery 48:31 God's sovereignty and the problem of evil 50:16 Acts 17: one humanity and God's purpose 55:19 Human free will and responsibility for evil 1:01:45 Love, forgiveness, and reconciliation 1:06:20 Continue studying: The Five Watersheds of History & Theology 1:08:25 Subscribe and download your study notes What belief or image of Christianity did this conversation cause you to examine? Share your thoughts in the comments. Like this episode, subscribe for more Kingdom Conversations, and share it with someone studying Christian history, Kingdom theology, or faith and culture. #KingdomConversations #DanaCarson #ChristianHistory #KingdomOfGod #Colonization