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
Tag: Cultural Insight
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: 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….?
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
Food
Have you ever considered how important food was in the ministry of Jesus? We see that the context of many … Continue reading Food
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
Church
The Gospel message is the same in every epoch and in every culture. Our Christian experience flows from the Gospel … Continue reading Church
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
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
Carnival
With much love, The Downings Have you heard our ministry story: Heavy Hearts? If not please click here. Continue reading Carnival
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