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Maranatha Drive

Maranatha Drive is an afternoon commute show combining contemporary Christian music with discussions on current events and biblical insights. It aims to keep listeners informed, inspired, and connected to their faith as they end their workday. The show offers a mix of uplifting music, commentary, and spiritual reflection for an entertaining and enriching journey home.
Monthly English South Africa Christianity
1,513 Episodes
60 – 80

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: Creation

We can’t talk about creation without mentioning the Sabbath. Yesterday we summarised the events of the first six days of creation, but the Bible tells us about something special that happened on the 7th day.
30 Oct 16 min

Scripture in Motion | Worship Beyond the Music

We can’t avoid our cultural expressions of worship, nor should we. Our diversity brings so much colour and dimensions to our worship, but can it ever become more of a stumbling block? Let’s talk about culture’s influence on our expression of praise and worship.
30 Oct 21 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: Creation

Genesis tells us the story of the 6-day creation week, followed by the first Sabbath. God’s relational love is introduced right away as He creates a perfect world, and then personally forms the first two human beings to populate this planet. Over the next few days, we’ll be exploring the…
29 Oct 23 min

Scripture in Motion | Worship Beyond the Music

How important is the ‘entertainment factor’ when it comes to music in our churches? In today’s conversation, we discuss how our desire for a moving experience might be replacing true, heart-centred worship.
29 Oct 16 min

Scripture in Motion | Worship Beyond the Music

An honest conversation about whether the church’s focus on music is enhancing or distracting from genuine worship, and whether our personal tastes and preferences should matter at all in our song selection.
28 Oct 19 min

Life Matters | Lifestyle: Menopause Awareness

October is Menopause Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about menopause and its symptoms, break associated stigmas, and highlight available support options. Today, we discuss lifestyle habits that can help manage menopause symptoms.
24 Oct 20 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: God, the Holy Spirit

John the Baptist was preaching and preparing the way for the Messiah when he said these words, “… I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I… He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” Matthew 3:11
24 Oct 16 min

Life Matters | Legal: Parental Leave

Following a landmark ruling by South Africa’s Constitutional Court in October 2025, the country’s parental leave laws have been fundamentally reshaped to ensure gender equality. Sindiso Sibanda, Partner and Director at MSM & Associates, joins us to discuss the implications of this ruling.
23 Oct 26 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: God, the Holy Spirit

When we seek God earnestly, oftentimes we may not know exactly what to pray for. The beautiful work of the Holy Spirit is to intercede on behalf of God’s children. By this God makes “all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called…
23 Oct 19 min

Life Matters | Leadership: Building Resilient Teams (Part 3)

The capacity of building resilient teams has never been more important in a period characterized by change and uncertainty. Today’s conversation focuses on how to build resilient teams that can weather the storms of inevitable change.
22 Oct 15 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: God, the Holy Spirit

When you look to scripture, it’s clear that the Holy Spirit is a part of the triune God. The term God is inclusive of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; we see this in the great commission of Matthew 28:18-20. Jesus implores His disciples to go and preach the Gospel to…
22 Oct 19 min
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