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
1,508 Episodes
1280 – 1300

Fundamental Beliefs | The Lord’s Supper

The three significant parts of a Seventh-day Adventist communion service involves eating unleavened bread, drinking grape juice (fruit of the vine), and washing one another’s’ feet. Today, we will discuss the significance of each part.
23 Nov 2023 22 min

Bible Corner | Seasons

Today we’re going to focus on the season of waiting, a very difficult time in the life of any Christian
23 Nov 2023 17 min

Transformation | Emotional Regulation

All of us feel and experience emotions – negative and positive – each and every day. Emotions are a normal part of our everyday lives. Everyone experiences them. For some though, feeling these emotions can seem overwhelming, like an out-of- control roller coaster, which can be a challenge in relationships…
22 Nov 2023 19 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The Lord’s Supper

Seventh-day Adventist Christians take part in the Lord’s Supper, or communion service, as a commemoration of Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross. But what exactly does this service mean?
22 Nov 2023 26 min

Bible Corner | Seasons

There are many seasons that we go through within a lifetime, and just like we may have warmer days in winter, and a few cool days in the summer, even in our lives, we have different seasons within seasons. That is the focus of our conversation today.
22 Nov 2023 21 min

Family | Navigating Adoption Challenges

Adoption is a beautiful and life-changing journey for parents and children. However, navigating the complexities of adoption can also come with its own set of unique challenges. These issues can be highly personal and emotional, and they can profoundly impact the lives of everyone in the adoption process.
21 Nov 2023 17 min

VOP Lesson | A God-Planned Life

What does it mean to live a God-planned life, and how does our own free will and our own plans fit into His plan? We look to Jesus as our example.
21 Nov 2023 12 min

Bible Corner | Seasons

In this conversation we will be discussing the literal weather seasons that we experience in this world, and what they tell us about our Creator, and we compare and contrast them to the seasons in our own lives.
21 Nov 2023 17 min

Education | Pros & Cons of Mandating School Uniforms

Have you ever thought why should we wear uniforms at school? Some people think that that wearing uniform must not be made compulsory at schools, since they think that it means schools limit student’s rights to choose what they want to wear and what clothes makes them comfortable, thus violating…
20 Nov 2023 11 min

Lifestyle | TBC

Dr. Atolagbe joins us for another lesson on health and lifestyle.
17 Nov 2023 17 min

Special Feature (testimony) | Road Traffic Accidents

19 November 2023 (this coming Sunday) marks the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, to remember the many millions who have been killed and seriously injured on the world’s roads and to acknowledge the suffering of affected victims, families and communities. Zwelethu Mazibuko suffered a horrific car accident,…
16 Nov 2023 20 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Baptism

In the Bible we find John the Baptist preaching and baptizing believers. But where exactly did this practice first begin?
16 Nov 2023 11 min

Bible Corner | Prosperity

Let’s talk about the morality or immorality of reckless spending, especially in the case of those who have been blessed with much wealth. If I have it, does it matter how I choose to spend it?
16 Nov 2023 22 min

Transformation | The Power of Self-Awareness

We continue our talk on emotional intelligence, also known as EQ, with Mucha Mlingo, to learn how we can improve our relationships in professional as well as personal settings, with a focus today on the power of self-awareness.
15 Nov 2023 18 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Baptism

If you’ve spent some time in the SDA church, you may have witnessed this event where a person is dipped in water, followed by the whole church celebrating this so-called “new birth”. But what exactly is the meaning of this practice and why is it such a big deal in…
15 Nov 2023 16 min

Family | Anxiety Around Family Gatherings

Holidays are an exciting time of year, bringing people together to celebrate after months apart. For some people, meeting with family isn’t as much a source of excitement as it is a source of anxiety. If you plan to attend a family gathering this year, how can you keep your…
14 Nov 2023 14 min

Bible Corner | Prosperity

Why do some people work so extremely hard only to barely get by, while others are able to spend incredible amounts of money on private jets and luxury cars and holiday homes? Is God okay with this inequality?
14 Nov 2023 28 min

Education | Subject Choices

Both learners and parents are inclined to associate subject choice for Grade 9 with a commitment to a lifelong career plan. Career paths, however, seldom develop according to the plans that we put in place when making subject choices. Our journey of self- discovery will influence our decisions every step…
13 Nov 2023 14 min

VOP Lesson | Christ, the Heart of History and Prophecy

In today’s VOP lesson, we’re talking about the main character in the Bible, the heart of the entire story of salvation, history and prophecy, meaning who was and who is to come – and that is none other than Jesus Christ Himself.
13 Nov 2023 19 min

Bible Corner | Prosperity

The Bible speaks of it as something that God desires for our lives, but so much about it has become confusing and misleading, especially within the faith community. So today we want to understand, what is prosperity?
13 Nov 2023 23 min
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