Hopeless Romantic by D/n Dawit Muluneh
Based on Amazon’s best seller I Need Answers, the first season was underway as Deacon Dawit Muluneh discussed his journey in writing his first book. On this new season, Dn Dawit examines the history of Ethiopia and the recent conflicts witnessed in the northern region. He bases his discussion on his newly published book: Hopeless Romantic: The Untold History of Ethiopia. Hear what he has to say!
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Episodes
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
In the conclusion section of the introduction, the author discusses how he came up with both the theme and title of the book.
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
In this weeks episode, I relate my journey to the field of Ethiopic Studies and some of the challenges I faced.
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
It seems everyone has an opinion on the conflict surrounding the Northern Region of Ethiopia. Here, DN Dawit discusses how the events in the early stages motivated him to write his newly published book: Hopeless Romantic: The Untold History of Ethiopia.
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
It's hard to believe but the end of the road has come! This is the last episode of the season. If you have enjoyed this season, make sure to subscribe to my Youtube channel: Dawit Muluneh and be up to date about future projects and plans.
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
It is no secret, there is a surge of deacons in North America. With this new number of deacons joining the clergy circle however, there also appears to be a problem that has risen. Namely, how should young American/Ethiopian (or Eritrean) Deacons retain the traditions of Ethiopia/Eritrea while living abroad.
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
I promise this is not just for "young" kids! I always say, we tend to be the meanest to the people we love the most: our parents! Obeying parents is not just a good thing to do but a commandment from God. In spite of this, many folks are very unhappy with their relationship they have with parents. In this episode we talk about how to win an argument against your parents! Hope you enjoy!
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Most of us have experienced depression or anxiety as some level before. However, in recent years it seems like, young people in particular, are unable to get the help they need. Sadly, in extreme cases, some even resort to suicide. This episode discusses all these issues from the perspective of the author.
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
I homosexuality really a sin? With the world rapidly changing and people's attitude about the LGBTQ evolving generation to generation, it is important to go back to the bible and see what it has to say.
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
Ohhh childddd!!! I hope you got your seatbelts on, because this is going to be a bumpy ride. Maybe that was the wrong choice of words for this particular podcast. Any who, the long anticipated chapter about the Bird and the Bees is finally here! I hope you enjoy... listening that is:)
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
In this episode, learn about the different forms of fasting and why we fast within the church.
About the Author
Deacon Dawit Muluneh is the author of Hopeless Romantic: The Untold History of Ethiopia, I Need Answers and is a Ph.D. student of Ethiopian and Arabic Studies. He grew up in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and at age seven, his family immigrated to the US from Ethiopia.
Muluneh graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Upon completing his education at Virginia Tech, he worked at a patent and trademark office for three years. At age 27, having sold his house and car he traveled to a monastery in Ethiopia - Dabre Libanos - to learn the traditional teachings of the church. Afterward, he was ordained as a deacon in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
After a year and a half, Muluneh returned to the States to join a graduate program at the Catholic University of America, where he currently studies Ethiopian and Arabic Studies.