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Life Matters | Education: Career Learning, Unlearning & Relearning

The linear, 40-year career is officially dead. Today, we are living in the age of 'skill stacking'—where the average professional is now expected to reinvent themselves, pivot, or change careers every two to five years just to stay relevant.

27 Apr 12 min

Bible Corner | VOP Lesson: How Soon Will Jesus Come?

We’ve been saying “Jesus is coming soon” for generation after generation, and for some reason, many of us still believe that His coming is just around the corner. But how soon is “soon” exactly? And what signs should we be looking out for?

27 Apr 16 min

Scripture in Motion | Kindness vs. Niceness

Niceness is a social skill; it’s polite, easy, and seeks approval. But biblical kindness? This week, we study Ephesians 4:32 to unpack why God calls us to a higher standard than just being nice.

27 Apr 13 min

Life Matters | Legal: Social Media Scams & Protection

Recent reports show that a staggering 87% of South African adults have experienced some form of online scam in the past year. Today, we’re diving into the Cybercrimes Act and how it’s changing the game for victims of fraud and online abuse.

23 Apr 24 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: The Holy Scriptures

Let’s discuss how to navigate the complexities of human authorship while maintaining that the Bible is the trustworthy record of God’s acts in history.

23 Apr 15 min

Scripture in Motion | Waiting vs. Worrying

Today, we’re looking at how to trust God in the dark and find peace when He is silent. We will look at Job and the Psalms to learn how to keep our hope alive.

23 Apr 21 min

Life Matters | Leadership: National Boys’ State Address

Gaolatlhe Mbulawa is the visionary behind the Keledi ya Monna movement, and joins us today to discuss the upcoming National Boys State Address—a platform designed to redefine masculinity, mentor our future leaders, and give young men a voice.

22 Apr 17 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: The Holy Scriptures

Adventists hold The Bible as the supreme and infallible revelation of God’s will, the 'written Word of God' given by divine inspiration. Let’s explore how this ancient text serves as the modern standard of character and the ultimate authority for a global community.

22 Apr 16 min

Scripture in Motion | Waiting vs. Worrying

Waiting often feels like doing nothing, but biblical waiting is actually highly active. In this conversation, we’re looking at what it means to be active while waiting on God.

22 Apr 27 min

Life Matters | Family: Balancing Attention Between Autistic Child & Neurotypical Siblings

How do you give intense support to one child without leaving the other feeling overlooked? How do you manage expectations for a child who is trying their best, but not hitting milestones the way their siblings did?

21 Apr 17 min

Scripture in Motion | Waiting vs. Worrying

Today, we’re talking about the temptation to fix things ourselves. When God promises something, the gap between the promise and the fulfillment is often filled with anxiety. How can we avoid the desire to ‘help’ God?

21 Apr 27 min

Life Matters | Education: The Role of Occupational Therapists and Teaching Assistants in Managing Autism in Classrooms

Every student deserves to thrive, but for neurodivergent learners, the standard school day can often feel like an uphill battle against sensory overload and complex social cues. Success in these settings depends heavily on a dedicated 'core trio' working behind the scenes—the teacher, the occupational therapist, and the teaching assistant.

20 Apr 12 min

Scripture in Motion | Waiting vs. Worrying

This week, we're going to be unpacking how to stop overthinking and start trusting. In today’s conversation, we’re defining the core difference between trusting God's pace and fretting over our own.

20 Apr 22 min

Life Matters | Lifestyle: The Truth About Vaping

From nicotine addiction to the mysterious long-term effects on the developing brain, the reality of vaping is far from harmless steam. Today, we’re peeling back the flavoured vapour to look at the clinical facts and the hidden dangers.

17 Apr 14 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: The New Earth

Today, we’re diving into the 'daily life' of eternity. What will we do? Who will we see? And what does it mean to live in a world where death is a forgotten memory?

17 Apr 6 min

Scripture in Motion | Letting Go And Letting God

Today, we’re asking: what does a long-term, surrendered life actually look like? Does it mean we stop being ambitious? Or does it mean we finally have the freedom to walk in faith without the crushing weight of outcomes?

17 Apr 16 min

Life Matters | Legal: The Regulation of Podcasting & Digital Content

The world of podcasting has been the place where anyone with a microphone and an opinion can say exactly what’s on their mind – no license required. But governments are no longer content to let digital content creators police themselves. Are we witnessing the beginning of a crackdown that will…

16 Apr 14 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: The New Earth

Today, we’re diving into the 'daily life' of eternity. What will we do? Who will we see? And what does it mean to live in a world where death is a forgotten memory?

16 Apr 6 min

Scripture in Motion | Letting Go And Letting God

We often carry burdens that were never meant to be ours – anxiety, worry, the need to control the outcome. But what if we made a trade…exchanging our panic for His peace, and our weakness for His strength?

16 Apr 24 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: The New Earth

We often talk about the end of the world with fear or uncertainty, but for the believer, the end of this world is simply the opening chapter of a much grander story.

15 Apr 11 min