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Nicholas ( amha'silasé ) Nakis joins me on the latest Philosophy of Art and Science to talk about his journey to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church. He has lived and traveled through the Pacific Northwest, Thailand, Kenya, and Jamaica. His background is in fitness and film. He was one of the first one hundred people involved in CrossFit, and has made films about reggae music and functional fitness. Here is his conversation with Fr. hayle’melekot , based in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. He is currently raising funds for the EOTC community there. If you would like to contribute, please click the…
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