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The Power of Story among Buddhists
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Mar. 11, 2026 — 8:00 PM (Manila) | 7:00 AM (EST)
Rewatch & comment on past OralityTalks webinars and check out the resources.
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Language: Unleashing Its Hidden Powers
During his talk, Wayne Dye highlighted the significance of understanding and using the language of the people we wish to engage with the Good News. Drawing from Biblical and cultural examples, he emphasized how important it is to communicate in a way that resonates with the listener and helps them connect with the message being…
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Orality & Scripture Engagement
In this webinar, Durk Meijer discussed the importance of engaging people with Scripture. He emphasized that giving oral learners a book will not result in them reading it. Instead, engaging people means using formats they know and love. It means building trusting relationships and using simple stories instead of abstract concepts. Discover more about Language through…
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Oral Discipleship
Beginning with the significance of employing orality for discipleship, Jay Moon illustrated its effectiveness by providing an example involving a Native American. He elaborated on the significance of rituals in addressing the issues related to Paul Hiebert’s concept of the Excluded Middle. Emphasizing their importance, he highlighted how rituals guide individuals through what Viktor Turner…
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Orality & Education
Our first OralityTalks was about the lack of- and need for orality in education. After two breakout sections, our panel of experts answered questions from the participants. Charles Madinger led the discussion for the break-out groups. Our panel consisted of Cameron Armstrong, Edwardneil Benavidez, and Sonny Lapada. Rewatch the recording and continue the discussion in…
Upcoming webinars
May 13, 2026: Orality in Indigenous Ministry
Jul 8, 2026: Digital Identity and Orality
Sep 9, 2026: Orality and Mission Research
Nov 11, 2026: Environmental Concerns among Oral People
All webinars start at 8:00 PM (UTC+8, Manila).