Karen Elliott is the executive director of the Rafiki Foundation. Karen travels to Africa several times a year and oversees the work of the Rafiki Foundation which, through its 10 Rafiki Villages, is working toward bringing Bible study and classical Christian education to a thousand schools in Africa and beyond in the next decade. Karen believes classical Christian education should go global starting with some of the most marginalized children in the world – Africa. This podcast seeks to ans ...
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Rafiki is a result of two loving Kenyans Tula Bischof and Brendalisa Karoki brought together by the universe to share our light. We are eager to make room for important conversations to take place, while acknowledging all the facets of the learning process. Join us as we explore topics ranging from personal identity to national identity while addressing the trauma embedded in African Politics. In the words of Elizabeth Jebiwot Bischof "corruption exists when people are not empowered". We aim ...
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This is about self awareness, self growth, self respect, and tolerating long sustained depression. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rafiki-episodes/support
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Episode 19: Lori McDaniel on the Great Commission
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In this podcast, Karen Elliott interviews Lori McDaniel the author of the Mission of God and You. It's an excellent resource for mission statistics, inspirational stories and practical strategies to encourage all of us to engage all the more with God's mission to be glorified in all the earth. Rafiki’s implementation of Classical Christian schools …
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What are our 20's really about?
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If you're wondering what your 20's are all about, we can confirm that you're not alone. In this episode we dissect the transition into adulthood with a thought-provoking debate about this 'defining decade'. Whether we're leaving the nest, navigating the job market or trying to figure out who we are outside of the roles that we have played throughou…
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Episode 18: What does Athens have to do with Jerusalem
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Karen Elliott and Grant Horner discuss why Christians should read pagan texts and how this applies to classical Christian education in AFrica. For a full presentation on this refer to Rafiki Foundation's YouTube channel featuring Dr. Grant Horner's presentation at the Rafiki Foundation's classical Christian conference in Kenya and Uganda October 20…
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Episode 17: Robyn Burlew on Classical Christian Education and African Learning Traditions
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In this episode, Karen speaks with veteran educator, Robyn Burlew, about the distinctive features of classical Christian education (CCE) and its particular challenges and opportunities in African contexts.Oleh Karen Elliott
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Episode 16: Church Planting History in Sub-Saharan Africa
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What does Athens have to do with Abuja? Classical Christian education in Africa is a part of church history. This episode provides stories from missionary work in nine of the countries where Rafiki serves with brief missionary biographies for both indigenous and expatriate missionaries.Oleh Karen Elliott
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Episode 15: Training Teachers for Rafiki Schools
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In this episode, Karen speaks with Becky and Richard, graduates from Rafiki's teacher training college and current teachers at the Rafiki School in Uganda.Oleh Karen Elliott
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The title of this episode is something that is so dear to the both of us, because of the inevitable instability we face as we discover ourselves, both in relationships and in our own journeys. One of the harsh realities of life, is changing faster than your heart can grieve. But change is the only constant in life. With hearts that seek stability i…
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Episode 14: The Student Experience at Rafiki
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In this episode, Karen speaks with a Rafiki alumnus about her experience at the Rafiki school and what she has done since graduating.Oleh Karen Elliott
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Episode 13: The Experiences of Missionaries in the Rafiki Foundation
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In this episode, Karen is joined by two missionaries who serve one of the Rafiki Foundation's schools in Uganda. David and Michelle Graves, a couple that upended their lives to serve Rafiki's mission, share their story about how they came to Rafiki, what the experience has been like in Uganda, and what the Rafiki school is like.…
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Episode 12: Do African Teachers Think CCE Works?
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In this episode Karen speaks with a teacher at the Rafiki School in Kenya who started with Rafiki as a day student. They discuss how Rafiki’s classical Christian education is changing the lives of young people in Africa.Oleh Karen Elliott
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Episode 11: A History of Samuel Ajayi Crowther
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In this episode Karen explores the history of the first African bishop of the Anglican church, Samuel Ajayi Crowther, and describes his significance in CCE.Oleh Karen Elliott
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Episode 10: How CCE Influenced James "Africanus" Horton
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In this episode, Karen describes a 19th century intellectual leader, James 'Africanus' Beale Horton, who was greatly influenced by CCE.Oleh Karen Elliott
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Episode 09: The Athens of West Africa
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In this episode, Karen explores the history of classical Christian schools in Africa and how the need for such schools has developed over time.Oleh Karen Elliott
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Decolonize Your Mind: A Critical Stance on the Education System
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In today's episode we take a critical stance on the education system by assessing the structure of various curricula and some of their historical influences that are mostly rooted in colonisation. We did this by comparing and contrasting our experiences with Kenyan, American and British systems of schooling and their influences on developmental fac…
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Today’s episode is a smooth segue from our last, looking at relationships with the self, with others, as well as the various relationship dynamics. We also touched on a number of stages that are relatively universal within relationships such as romance, doubt, grief and disappointment. These are all mediated by power which is embedded in language. …
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Join us as we continue to explore relationship in the second part.Oleh Rafiki
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In this episode we explore the healing journey through our analysis of our own experiences. We touched on both the triumphs and the challenges in our strive for personal growth. The focal point of our discussion is the mind-body-soul connection that binds humanity and the ways in which conflict can arise when we do not distinguish between these fac…
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Episode 08: The Growth of a New CCE School in Rwanda
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In this episode Karen speaks with four members of Hope for Children Ministries, based in Rwanda where they have just opened their new school, Hope for Children International School. They discuss the mission of their ministry and the growth of their new school, in which they have implemented the Rafiki curriculum.…
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The Effects of Colonization in Africa
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In this episode, we explore the topic of colonialism in Africa honing in particularly on Kenya. We are discovering the gravity that it holds on the progression in the mentality and development of the African People. We touched on topics of trauma, fear, power, and societal constructs, perpetuated through language. Join us as we explore the vast and…
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In this introductory episode we are pushing past the fear of being perceived, as we remain compassionate with ourselves throughout the process of sharing our story. Get to know a little bit about ourselves, and what we are looking to bring. Hope you enjoy!Oleh Rafiki
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Episode 07: What is the Most Essential Class in CCE?
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In this episode Karen speaks with two other missionaries who have served as heads of schools in Africa. Together, these three classical Christian educators discuss what the most important class in CCE is and how it impacts the formation of virtue in students.Oleh Karen Elliott
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Episode 06: What Do African Parents Think of CCE?
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In this episode Karen speaks with two fathers of children who attend the Rafiki school in Africa. Together, these three discuss the universal difficulties of parenthood and offer a window into what parents see from their children who attend classical, Christian schools.Oleh Karen Elliott
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Episode 05: What Does a Kenyan Pastor Think of CCE?
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In this episode Karen speaks with Reverend Ken Mbugua, a Reformed Baptist pastor in Kenya. Rev. Mbugua has written articles for Ligonier Ministries, an international Christian discipleship organization, and spoke at their national conference in 2021. Karen and Rev. Mbugua discuss the values of a classical, Christian education and the positive effec…
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Episode 04: What Do Kenyan Teachers Think of CCE?
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In this episode Karen talks with Loise and Ann, who are Kenyan teachers at the Rafiki Classical Christian School in Kenya. Loise teaches kindergarten and Ann teaches logic, algebra, and geometry. This conversation explores the relevance and application of classical Christian education from teachers' perspectives.…
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Episode 03: Why Should We Be Working in Africa?
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In this episode Karen will be answering the question of why missions like The Rafiki Foundation are necessary in Africa.Oleh Karen Elliott
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Episode 02: What Does Athens Have to Do with Africa?
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In this episode Karen will be analyzing the importance of a Western civilization education in Africa.Oleh Karen Elliott
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Episode 01: Why Classical Christian Education is Right for Africa
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In this inaugural episode, Karen Elliott introduces herself and the organization she serves, The Rafiki Foundation, as she explains why a classical Christian education is needed in Africa.Oleh Karen Elliott
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Today. We're going to be Rambling about Self awareness.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rafiki-episodes/support
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Rafikis music vibes • Segment 1 • Segment 2 • Segment 3 • Segment 4 • Segment 5 • Segment 6 • Segment 7 • Segment 8 • Segment 9 • Segment 10 • Segment 11
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