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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
1,627 Episodes
640 – 660

Life Matters | Transformation: Leadership & EQ (Part 2/4)

Emotional intelligence, or EQ, has emerged as a critical interpersonal skill, valued even above technical prowess in many instances. Employers prioritize EQ over technical ability, and it's clear that the ability to manage and understand emotions plays a crucial role in leadership. Last week, we discussed the importance of empathy…
12 Feb 2025 12 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: Death & Resurrection

The wages of sin is death, the Bible tells us. God alone is immortal. So why are there so many different beliefs about life, death and resurrection within the Christian faith? Let’s explore what the Bible says about death and resurrection over the next few days.
12 Feb 2025 12 min

Scripture in Motion| Building & Nurturing Church Family

It’s clear that there’s a benefit in being a part of a faith community, sharing in each other’s wins and losses. But sometimes there is a fear of being judged, or gossiped about, because let’s face it, the church is made up of fallible human beings. So today we will…
12 Feb 2025 27 min

Life Matters | Family: Family Worship

Having your family in a good, Bible-teaching local church is crucial to a Christian marriage and parenting. But it is unlikely that church attendance alone will impress your children with the greatness and glory of God such that they will want to pursue him once they leave home. So today,…
11 Feb 2025 15 min

Scripture in Motion| Building & Nurturing Church Family

Your family of origin is the one you were born into. You had no control or choice in this matter. Your family of origin may have been very nurturing, or it may have had dysfunction. Either way – your family of origin is fixed and cannot be changed. However, when…
11 Feb 2025 25 min

Life Matters | Education: Entrepreneurship Education

Did you know that students can take advantage of the benefits of entrepreneurship education even before they enter college? In today’s conversation with Education Consultant and regular guest on the show, Andrew Banda, we want to explore how entrepreneurship education can benefit learners.
10 Feb 2025 9 min

Bible Corner | VOP Lesson: “Forever” in Scripture

The idea of a hell that burns for all eternity is one that comes from a certain interpretation – or mis-interpretation of scripture. So let’s take a look at what ‘forever’ means in the Bible.
10 Feb 2025 16 min

Scripture in Motion| Building & Nurturing Church Family

There are different ways to use the term “family.” One is to speak of a societal unit related by blood or adoption, usually made up of father, mother, children, and relatives. Another describes the enduring and eternal relationship Christians have with one another because of our adoption by God as…
10 Feb 2025 19 min

Life Matters | Lifestyle: Dementia (Continued…)

Dementia, as we learnt, is a general term that represents a group of diseases and illnesses that affect one’s thinking, memory, reasoning, personality, mood and behaviour. The decline in mental function interferes with your daily life and activities. We continue our lesson on the causes, and treatment of dementia.
7 Feb 2025 18 min

Scripture in Motion| Christian Perspective on Mindfulness & Meditation

While most forms of meditation and mindfulness can help a person become calmer and more focused, there are significant differences in both the intention and the practice of secular, eastern and Christian forms of meditation. Should that matter, if we believe in God? Can we be affected by secular practices…
7 Feb 2025 11 min

Life Matters | Legal: Wills & Estate Planning

It’s often said that you can’t anticipate what life has in store for you, but you can make sure that your loved ones are taken care of when you are no longer around. Over the next few weeks, we will be looking into how we can ensure that our loved…
6 Feb 2025 15 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: The Second Coming of Christ

The Second Coming is not a secret for only the most educated, or a prize for the rich. It’s not metaphorical or symbolic, or only happening on a spiritual plane, as once believed by many Christian communities. Let’s take a look at some of the characteristics of Jesus’ second coming,…
6 Feb 2025 24 min

Scripture in Motion| Christian Perspective on Mindfulness & Meditation

There is no secret formula or posture to make God like you more. Meditation is not about gaining favour with God or following a specific formula. Christian meditation is merely spending time with our Creator and acknowledging His presence in our existence, surrendering our perspectives, time and priorities to Him…
6 Feb 2025 15 min

Life Matters | Transformation: Leadership & EQ

If you aspire to be in a leadership role, there’s an emotional element you must consider. It’s what helps you successfully coach teams, manage stress, deliver feedback, and collaborate with others. It’s called emotional intelligence, and it's one of the most sought-after interpersonal skills in the workplace. Over the next…
5 Feb 2025 14 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: The Second Coming of Christ

The second coming of Christ is the blessed hope of the Seventh-Day Adventist church, the grand climax of the gospel. The almost complete fulfilment of most lines of prophecy, together with the present condition of the world, indicates that Christ’s coming is imminent, and so we are encouraged to be…
5 Feb 2025 12 min

Life Matters | Family: Sibling Rivalry

Sibling rivalry is a common occurrence in many households, but its consequences can sometimes be underestimated. How often have you seen siblings argue over something trivial, only for the tension to linger much longer than expected? For some, feelings of jealousy or competition don't end in childhood, and that is…
4 Feb 2025 17 min

Bible Corner | VOP Lesson: How Long Will Hell Burn?

There’s a belief among many Christians that the fires of hell are eternal, meaning, the wicked will burn for eternity. This sounds like the punishment of a cruel and sadistic dictator, which we know our God is not. So the question then remains, how long will hell burn?
4 Feb 2025 13 min

Scripture in Motion | Christian Perspective on Mindfulness & Meditation

Christian spiritual formation has deep roots in meditation and contemplation. Jesus himself modelled the importance of regularly withdrawing into solitude. Today we want to take a look at the spiritual benefits of meditation, as well as the ways in which meditation should impact the life of a Christian when properly…
4 Feb 2025 14 min
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