GET UP & GO BREAKFAST - PROF DION FORSTER

Prof Dion Forster is a leading theologian, educator, and director of the Beyers Naudé Center for Public Theology. As an expert in Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology, he is passionate about making deep theological concepts accessible and relevant to everyday life. Prof Forster’s work explores how faith can engage with social, political, and ethical issues, guiding individuals and communities to live with integrity, compassion, and purpose. His insights bridge the gap between academic theology and practical application, making him a trusted voice in both the church and society.

GET UP & GO BREAKFAST - PROF DION FORSTER is a religion podcast hosted by Cape Pulpit / Kaapse Kansel, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Cape Pulpit / Kaapse Kansel hosts GET UP & GO BREAKFAST - PROF DION FORSTER, a religion show with 100 episodes published.

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  Do Not Become Weary in Doing Good – Galatians 6:9 with Prof. Dion Forster

  Aug 20, 20267 minS0

  In this episode of the Get Up and Go Breakfast program on Radio Cape Pulpit, host Anton Brink speaks with Professor Dion Forster – extraordinary professor of systematic theology at Stellenbosch University and ordained minister in the Methodist Church of South Africa – about Galatians 6:9: "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Prof. Forster shares the powerful story of a missionary in the Polynesian Islands – a sixth or seventh generation Christian – who worked his whole life on an island with only two or three visible converts. In his journal, the missionary worried that he had wasted his life. The one thing he had done was translate the Bible into the local vernacular. Yet after his death, that translation led to thousands and thousands of people coming to faith across the region. Forster reflects on the character of God as revealed in Exodus 34:6: "The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in faithfulness." This is who God is – and this is the goodness we are called to embody. Jesus didn't just preach goodness; He lived it. He references theologian Stanley Hauerwas, who said Christians should "live with the grain of the universe" – like a carpenter cutting wood with the grain, not against it. When we align our lives with God's character of goodness, even when results are not visible, we are living in harmony with God's purposes. The episode encourages listeners to continue doing good, even when it seems difficult or fruitless, trusting that God's harvest will come at the proper time – just as the missionary's faithfulness bore fruit long after his lifetime.

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  True Peace in Christ: Understanding Shalom – A Biblical Perspective with Prof. Dion Forster

  Aug 13, 20267 minS0

  In this episode of the Get Up and Go Breakfast program on Radio Cape Pulpit, host Anton Brink speaks with Professor Dion Forster (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Stellenbosch University) about the profound question: "When we pray for peace, what exactly are we praying for?" Prof. Forster distinguishes between negative peace (the absence of war, conflict, or anxiety) and the biblical concept of Shalom – a much richer and more positive reality. He draws from John 14:27, where Jesus says, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give as the world gives." This statement was made on the night of Jesus' betrayal, knowing Judas would betray Him, Peter would deny Him, and the cross awaited Him – yet He still offered His peace. Shalom, rooted in Jewish scripture, means wholeness, well-being, flourishing, and right relationship with God, with others, and with the world. It includes justice and the fullness of life that God intended for humanity. Forster encourages listeners to pray for Shalom in their families, relationships, workplaces, and communities – but also to act, just as Jesus said, "Come, let us leave" (John 14:31). True peace is not passive; it requires us to get up, reach out, and pursue reconciliation and wholeness in Christ.

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  The Example of Jesus – Servant Leadership, Discipleship, and Influencing Others

  Aug 6, 20267 minS0

  n this episode of Radio Cape Pulpit, host Anton speaks with Dion Forster from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam about the power of personal example and servant leadership. Reflecting on the people who have changed his life, Dion shares how most life-changing influence comes not from ideas, but from those who show us how to live. He highlights the story of Susannah Wesley, who taught her children, including John and Charles Wesley, to read, pray, and live out their faith – sparking a movement that changed the world. He then turns to John 13, where Jesus washes His disciples' feet and says, "I have set you an example." Dion unpacks two key lessons: greatness in God's kingdom is measured by service, not wealth or power, and true leaders see and value others – especially those who are overlooked or struggling. He challenges listeners to apply this in their homes, marriages, workplaces, and communities, and reminds us that we are blessed when we do what we know.

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  The Sacred Space: Finding Quiet Time with God

  Jul 30, 20267 minS0

  In this thoughtful episode of Breakfast on Radio Cape Pulpit, host Anton Brank welcomes Prof. Dion Forster, theologian from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and the University of Stellenbosch, for a reflective conversation on the theme of "space." Prof. Forster draws on his personal experience living in the Netherlands, where physical space is scarce compared to South Africa's wide-open landscapes. He extends this metaphor to the lack of temporal and spiritual space in modern life—calendars packed to the brim, constant phone notifications, and endless social media scrolling that leave little room for silence and reflection. He points to Mark 1:35, where Jesus rises early, while it is still dark, to go to a solitary place and pray. This, Prof. Forster says, is a form of protest—not in the political sense, but as a witness (from the Latin pro testari) that time with God matters more than the demands of work, entertainment, or consumer culture. He encourages listeners to carve out sacred spaces in their hearts, homes, and diaries, and to value gathering with fellow believers at church as an act of worship and sacrifice. The episode closes with a warm reminder to support Radio Cape Pulpit, whose broadcasts reach those unable to attend church in person, and a light-hearted note about the unusually warm 30°C weather in Amsterdam.

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  Finding Your True Identity in Christ, Not Achievement with Professor Dion Forster

  Jul 9, 20267 minS0

  In this thought-provoking episode, Professor Dion Forster explores where true identity comes from in a culture driven by achievement, success and self-promotion. Drawing from John 8, he reflects on Jesus' example of finding identity in the Father's love rather than public recognition or personal accomplishment. Through biblical insights and practical encouragement, Professor Forster reminds listeners that God's grace comes before achievement, identity comes before activity, and lasting peace is found in knowing we are God's beloved. An inspiring conversation for anyone seeking purpose, freedom and confidence in Christ.

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