On Faith & Community, Charity, Self-discovery, Values & A Life Well Lived

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The Pen and Pulse Podcast

Phiwe Mhlope

15 episodes

9 hours ago

Amplifying young African voices at home and in the diaspora thus, adding to the global discourse of making home a better place. On each episode, I deep dive into conversations with authors, influencers, writers, entertainers and thought leaders, social and political commentators, and friends. We talk about literature, writing, politics, technology and maybe a general philosophy of life. New Episode every other Friday. Subscribe to my Newsletter for more in-depth perspectives.

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On Faith & Community, Charity, Self-discovery, Values & A Life Well Lived | Sharon Matongo I EP15

The Pen and Pulse Podcast

2 hours 15 minutes 14 seconds

3 months ago

On Faith & Community, Charity, Self-discovery, Values & A Life Well Lived | Sharon Matongo I EP15

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✝️ Guest’s Correction (49:27): Sharon wants to clarify — “On rewatching this, she misrepresented what the Bible teaches. No one attains eternal life with God except through Jesus, even if they lived a ‘morally good’ life.”

----------------------------------------------------------------This is a conversation with Sharon Matongo, a legal scholar and education advocate, co-founder of Charity Drive Zimbabwe, graduate of Columbia Law School, and a Kofi Annan Changemaker. She shares her life experiences from home and abroad, the challenges of navigating a career path, and the importance of community.In this discussion, we explore the complexities of faith, morality, and religion, the concept of redemptive history, and the role of sacrifice in Christianity. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural values, identifying one’s core values, and appreciating the nuances of individual experiences in new environments. We also examine the challenges faced by nonprofits in Africa and conclude with reflections on a life well lived, highlighting the significance of curiosity and the pursuit of meaningful goals. Hope you enjoy!Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:45 Exploring Co-operate Life02:40 life in New York vs life in Zim03:48 Reflections on Individualism & Community08:31 Pressure of Success and Identity12:50 Exploring Infrastructure and Energy Development in Africa20:38 On Pressure Following Viral Speech24:57 The Concept of Home27:33 Books, Reading and Timothy Keller30:17 Rediscovering Faith & a Church Community in a New Environment 45:25 The Intersection of Morality and Religion58:10 The Nature of Christian Doctrines & a Relationship with God1:05:37 The Spiritual Experience and Its Evidence1:08:12 The Identity of Jesus in Different Religions1:11:08 Redemptive History and God's Plan1:17:50 Charity and Its Disconnect in Africa1:21:30 The Role of Nonprofits vs. Business in Development1:25:24 On Pursuing Policy Advocacy1:26:21 Reflections on Upbringing and Personal Growth1:34:27 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Understanding Core Values1:41:09 Favorite Book1:42:25 Digital Nomadic life & Algorithms1:45:53 Literary Reflections: Crime and Punishment, Born A Crime, The Dictator's Handbook1:52:31 Life Philosophies and Personal Mantras1:55:11 The Writer's Journey: Why We Write1:59:10 Writing through mimicry 1:59:51 Navigating the Landscape of Ideas2:03:27 Defining a Life Well Lived➡️Suggest A guest or sign up to feature as a guest:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EqDjF6eBp01oLq5BWkDiACgeo4NJ5taoAsz0_OaPfoo/preview----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepenandpulsepodTwitter: https://x.com/phiwemhlopeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepenandpulsepod🔗 Check out my website: https://www.mhlopephiwe.com/🎙️ Don’t forget to Subscribe, Share and Turn on Notifications!:https://www.youtube.com/@UCznNtAguf40a4UMSWUklkJw or leave a nice comment, or just say hie. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music Attribution:Track Title: Kid KodiArtist: Blue Dot SessionsSource: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Skittle/Kid_Kodi/License: Creative Commons CC BY-NC 4.0/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/Changes Made: No changes made.