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….?
Tag: Cultural Insight
Food
Have you ever considered how important food was in the ministry of Jesus? We see that the context of many … Continue reading Food
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
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
Church
The Gospel message is the same in every epoch and in every culture. Our Christian experience flows from the Gospel … Continue reading Church
Carnival
With much love, The Downings Have you heard our ministry story: Heavy Hearts? If not please click here. Continue reading Carnival
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cultural Insight: Rumicucho
Friends, this post was first published in February of 2019. With much love, The Downings Continue reading Cultural Insight: Rumicucho
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
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
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
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
How To Tell If A Volcano Is Male Or Female
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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
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
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