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Truth We Can See!

Category: Cultural Insight

Carnival
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Carnival

With much love, The Downings Have you heard our ministry story: Heavy Hearts? If not please click here.  Continue reading Carnival

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Time
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Time

Is it odd that people who live with Eternity in mind care so much about time? Today’s cultural insight explores … Continue reading Time

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Hot Culture, Cold Culture
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way, Throwback post!

Hot Culture, Cold Culture

Do you know the difference between a hot culture and a cold culture? We invite you to listen to this … Continue reading Hot Culture, Cold Culture

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Poverty
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way, Throwback post!

Poverty

This post was first published in May of 2020. Friends, today’s cultural insight is about poverty. After we recorded this … Continue reading Poverty

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Kapak Urku
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Kapak Urku

Folklore is an important part of understanding the historical underpinnings and thought processes of a culture. In today’s podcast we … Continue reading Kapak Urku

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Cultural Insight: Rosca De Reyes
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Cultural Insight: Rosca De Reyes

Today’s cultural insight is a particularly delicious cultural experience. Every January 6, it is customary to meet with family and … Continue reading Cultural Insight: Rosca De Reyes

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Cultural Insight: Until When….?
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Cultural Insight: Until When….?

Today’s cultural insight comes in the form of a story. The legend of Father Almeida tells a story of sin … Continue reading Cultural Insight: Until When….?

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Happy New year!
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Happy New year!

Happy new year from our family to yours! Continue reading Happy New year!

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Thanksgiving Update:
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Thanksgiving Update:

Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving Colossians 4:2 Here is the link to … Continue reading Thanksgiving Update:

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Cultural Insight: The Virgen Of El Quinche
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Cultural Insight: The Virgen Of El Quinche

Why does Ecuador need missionaries? This legend of La Raina Del El Quinche will give you some insight into the … Continue reading Cultural Insight: The Virgen Of El Quinche

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Cultural Insight: Cooking on Volcanic Rock
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Cultural Insight: Cooking on Volcanic Rock

Friends, this post was first published in April of 2019. In today’s cultural insight podcast we explore the Ecuadorian tradition … Continue reading Cultural Insight: Cooking on Volcanic Rock

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Pan de Yuca
Cooking With The Downings, Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Pan de Yuca

Friends, this post was first published in September of 2019. Pan de yuca or cheese bread (this recipe is taken … Continue reading Pan de Yuca

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What is a Minga?
Cultural Insight, Ministry Story, Photos Along The Way, Thoughts along the way

What is a Minga?

 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, … Continue reading What is a Minga?

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Cultural Insight: Idioms
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Cultural Insight: Idioms

One way to gain insight into a culture is by understanding the idioms they use. In this cultural insight we … Continue reading Cultural Insight: Idioms

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La Reina Del El Quinche
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way, Throwback post!

La Reina Del El Quinche

Friends, this post was first published in May of 2019. Why does Ecuador need missionaries? This legend of La Reina … Continue reading La Reina Del El Quinche

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Water
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way, Throwback post!

Water

Friends, this post was first published in July of 2019. The wellspring of the Gospel is powerful and freely flows … Continue reading Water

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Cultural Insight: Rumicucho
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Cultural Insight: Rumicucho

Friends, this post was first published in February of 2019. With much love, The Downings Continue reading Cultural Insight: Rumicucho

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Food
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Food

Have you ever considered how important food was in the ministry of Jesus? We see that the context of many … Continue reading Food

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Syncretism
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way, Throwback post!, Uncategorized

Syncretism

What do the Inca, the Conquistadores, the cult of Pachamama and Mariolatry have in common? Find out by listening to … Continue reading Syncretism

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Cultural Insight: Bull Taunt
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Cultural Insight: Bull Taunt

In many cultures bull fighting is popular. Here is our cultural insight about this event in Ecuador. With Love, The … Continue reading Cultural Insight: Bull Taunt

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The Legend Of Cantuña
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

The Legend Of Cantuña

We understand foreign culture in several ways. One way is by understanding the legends and folklore. Listen to today’s podcast … Continue reading The Legend Of Cantuña

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Class
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Class

Why is the USA called the land of opportunity? Do you know the difference between a class based and classless … Continue reading Class

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Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Cultural Insight 7: Food

Have you ever considered how important food was in the ministry of Jesus? We see that the context of many … Continue reading Cultural Insight 7: Food

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El Guagua Auca
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

El Guagua Auca

Folklore and legends are in important part of understanding a culture. Folklore sometimes communicates deep or difficult cultual reality. Listen … Continue reading El Guagua Auca

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Church
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Church

The Gospel message is the same in every epoch and in every culture. Our Christian experience flows from the Gospel … Continue reading Church

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Cultural Insight: World’s End?
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Cultural Insight: World’s End?

What if I told you that there is a building in Quito that if finished would cause Armageddon? Just click … Continue reading Cultural Insight: World’s End?

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Willachina, Tapuykuna, Chimbapurana, Killpichirina, Paktachina (Indigenous Justice)
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Willachina, Tapuykuna, Chimbapurana, Killpichirina, Paktachina (Indigenous Justice)

In Ecuador there are two systems of justice. Indigenous Justice is an ancient practice of restorative justice and it is … Continue reading Willachina, Tapuykuna, Chimbapurana, Killpichirina, Paktachina (Indigenous Justice)

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Blood Sport
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Blood Sport

Sometimes cultural differences are uncomfortable. Today we discuss a common blood sport in Ecuador. (This is a throwback podcast. It … Continue reading Blood Sport

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Eating Bugs
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Eating Bugs

This post was fir published on September of 2019 In the Sierra after the first rain of the rainy season … Continue reading Eating Bugs

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Cultural Insight: Syncretism
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Cultural Insight: Syncretism

What do the Inca, the Conquistadores, the cult of Pachamama and Mariolatry have in common? Find out by listening to … Continue reading Cultural Insight: Syncretism

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The First Shout of independence
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

The First Shout of independence

Cowards, men born for servitude, what are you afraid of? No time to lose! Manuela Cañizares Continue reading The First Shout of independence

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Class
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Class

Why is the USA called the land of opportunity? Do you know the difference between a class based and classless … Continue reading Class

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Inti Raymi
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Inti Raymi

The Incas placed great importance on the sun and moon. Solstice and Equinox dates were recognised as being very significant … Continue reading Inti Raymi

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Cultural Insight: Assumptions
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Cultural Insight: Assumptions

Now that you have in your mind what the photo above means listen to the podcast below to see if … Continue reading Cultural Insight: Assumptions

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Cultural Insight: Voting
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Cultural Insight: Voting

Ecuador is a country the same size of the State of Colorado. It has five branches of national government and … Continue reading Cultural Insight: Voting

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Cultural Insight: Abortion
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way, Throwback post!, Uncategorized

Cultural Insight: Abortion

On January 22, 1973, seven unelected officials made a decision that has resulted in the deaths of 61,678,839 innocent children … Continue reading Cultural Insight: Abortion

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How To Tell If A Volcano Is Male Or Female
Cultural Insight

How To Tell If A Volcano Is Male Or Female

With love, The Downing Family Continue reading How To Tell If A Volcano Is Male Or Female

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Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Cultural Insight: Up In Flames

With much love, The Downings Friends one of the worries we set ablaze last year was our budget! We were … Continue reading Cultural Insight: Up In Flames

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Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Water

The wellspring of the Gospel is powerful and freely flows into every culture. As you will find out on this … Continue reading Water

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Cultural Insight: Personal Space
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Cultural Insight: Personal Space

Do you ever get the feeling you don’t fit in? Sometimes missionaries feel as though they are straddling two cultures … Continue reading Cultural Insight: Personal Space

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Cultural Insight: Reverse Culture Shock
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Cultural Insight: Reverse Culture Shock

It is crazy what you notice when you have been away for a some time.   Love, The Downings Continue reading Cultural Insight: Reverse Culture Shock

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Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Cold Culture, Hot Culture

Hello friends, this week we are revisiting some of our more popular posts from the past. Make sure you tune … Continue reading Cold Culture, Hot Culture

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Cultural Insight: Abortion
Cultural Insight, Thoughts along the way

Cultural Insight: Abortion

Ecuador’s conservative abortion laws have been called “violence against women” by leftist groups. It is odd that no one seems … Continue reading Cultural Insight: Abortion

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