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Identity

Who am I?  How do I know myself?  Is my value innate or something to be achieved?  Are human beings just animals or something more?

These questions, both universal and deeply personal, are at the heart of our human experience.  They have been tackled by some of the greatest thinkers of history and continue to be relevant today.

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Is Christianity a White Man’s Religion?

Raymond Bukenya explores the historical and cultural origins of Christianity, addressing key topics such as who started Christianity and challenging the assumption that it is exclusively a Western or white faith. He explains Christianity when it was founded and clarifies misconceptions about its origins in the Middle East rather than Europe. He also addresses the question, "Was Jesus white?", offering a historical perspective on the ethnicity of Jesus and the global nature of Christianity today.

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What Makes Me Human?
Is the Bible Good News for Women?
How Can I Be Happier? Part 2
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How Can I Be Happier? Part 1
Am I Just My Brain?
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  • I love working in a team that explores how to love God in mind, heart and soul - Thinking deeply about God and having opportunities to put our faith in practice.

    Sara Stevenson Speaker & Tutor
  • I love being part of OCCA and being part of a team that is focused on equipping Christians to share their faith and enabling those with questions to engage with God

    Johnathan Davys Finance & Office Manager
  • I love helping people to see how Christian faith answers humanity’s deepest questions, and meets our deepest needs.

    Simon Edwards
    Simon Edwards Associate Speaker & Tutor
  • Being on the production team at the OCCA means I get to be part of meeting the world in the digital space with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It's an incredible opportunity that I feel so grateful and blessed to be part of!

    Khadija Paul Marketing Manager
  • I enjoy working at OCCA integrating learning, teaching and speaking, loving God and loving people. Joining the team has been a blessing professionally and personally for me and my whole family!

    Cristo Rodriguez-Casado Speaker & Tutor
  • Working with the team at OCCA in events means I get to meet so many people in different stages of their lives and share how Jesus makes a positive impacts.

    Naomi Thomas Events Manager
  • I love working with the most important questions in life, such as the purpose and meaning of our existence. It’s rewarding to meet different people and engage in discussions about these topics.

    Aase Victoria Bøe Speaker-in-training
  • I love being part of OCCA for three reasons. 1. We try to take people and their heartfelt questions seriously 2. I love seeing people's eyes light up when they realise that the gospel makes sense. 3. I really enjoy the focus on serving God's church.

    Tom Price Speaker & Tutor
  • Someone once took the time to engage with my questions, and it changed the course of my life. Now, at OCCA, I have the joy of doing the same—walking alongside others as they grapple with the deepest questions of the heart and mind.

    Alanzo Paul Speaker & Tutor
  • I love being part of a community that deeply values thoughtful reflection on faith. Having personally wrestled with questions about God, I appreciate how OCCA fosters an open, welcoming environment where people can explore and engage in meaningful, challenging conversations.

    Mary Simek Social Media Specialist
  • Being a part of what we do here, especially bringing together people from all over the world on our courses, is amazing! I love seeing people with the same passion for apologetics and the Gospel connect with our our team and one another.

    Kathie Roberts Training Coordinator
  • I love working at OCCA because we deal with a wide range of current cultural topics and our team is very diverse in its expertise in order to deal with them.

    Rahil Patel Speaker & Tutor
  • I enjoy helping young people to think through their questions about life, faith and God. Working at OCCA affirms for me that God is not afraid of our big questions.

    Clare Williams Associate Speaker & Tutor
  • OCCA is a great organisation because it allows people to come with their heartfelt doubts and questions about the big questions of life and pursue some decent, thoughtful answers.

    Ben Thomas Speaker & Tutor
  • It is such a privilege to see people engage deeply with the truth found in Jesus. There's nothing quite like seeing someone put their trust in Jesus for the first time.

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    Charlie Styles CEO
  • I love working at OCCA because of the ethos of the organisation and the kindness of the team. They are genuinely devoted to serving the needs of those around them as God enables them.

    Liv Ramsay Executive Assistant
  • At our events, the gospel is communicated clearly and credibly which helps people to know more of Christ.

    Ben Lloyd Public Engagements
  • I am delighted to serve in this season at the OCCA, making a difference where it matters the most, in the Kingdom of Heaven.

    Jo Hatfield Director of People & Culture

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