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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
1,094 Episodes
160 – 180

Life Matters | Transformation/Leadership: Teamwork & Self Discipline

They say “teamwork makes the dream work”, but what role does an individual’s self-discipline play in the smooth running of the team? What is the point of the team if one still needs to manage one’s self? In today’s conversation, we discuss how to combine team spirit with individual discipline…
15 Jan 13 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: Christian Behaviour

Adventists believe the actions and words that sum up our behaviour can be the best witness there is to the love of Jesus Christ. But if we all make mistakes and struggle with sin, how can we make sure our behaviour consistently reflects the character of God? We’ll answer that…
15 Jan 12 min

Scripture in Motion | Biblical Principles for Modern Challenges

The Bible tells us God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses, who led the ancient Israelites after they’d been freed from slavery and were headed toward the land God had promised them. Today we discuss their relevance and whether or not they apply to us.
15 Jan 15 min

Life Matters | Education: Safeguarding Learners’ Mental Health

The importance of mental health cannot be stressed enough – from childhood, through adolescence and into adulthood. Poor mental health does not necessarily mean that you will be diagnosed with a mental illness. However, it may be detrimental to your overall physical health.
13 Jan 12 min

Scripture in Motion | Biblical Principles for Modern Challenges

It is a worldwide bestseller, even in this sinful and secular world, but is the Bible still relevant, thousands of years after it was written? Was it not addressed to specific people at a specific time? This week, we’re delving into the relevance of the Bible and the application of…
13 Jan 9 min

Life Matters | Lifestyle: Physical and Spiritual Benefits of Fasting

Christian fasting is a spiritual discipline, which means it is a habit or practice that helps us to grow in our faith and turn to God for help in accomplishing our calling in the world. Right now, Seventh-Day Adventists across the world are engaged in Ten Days of Fasting and…
10 Jan 18 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: Stewardship

Tithes are the first ten percent of our income. Tithe actually means “tenth.” The Bible also tells us we should return God’s tithe to Him first, before we do anything else with our money (Proverbs 3:9). This can be difficult for many of us who are struggling to make ends…
10 Jan 18 min

Scripture in Motion | Cultivating Resilience Through Faith

Today we conclude our lesson on building resilience, getting through the necessary struggles of life, and how to get the most out of every experience, never wasting a crisis. If we can’t avoid it altogether, we may as well get the most out of it. But if struggle is so…
10 Jan 14 min

Life Matters | Legal: Social Media & the Workplace

As of 2021, 4.5 billion people—more than half of the global population—possessed a social media account. But what happens when your social media activity intersects with your professional life? Can you be fired for social media posts made outside of work hours?
9 Jan 17 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: Stewardship

The word steward, which means “manager,” is mentioned several times in the Bible. Sometimes the actual term is used, and sometimes it’s discussed in principle. Over the next few days, we will look deeper into the principle of stewardship and learn what our responsibility is in that regard.
8 Jan 9 min

Scripture in Motion | Cultivating Resilience Through Faith

Today we want to look at Biblical examples of resilience in the face of great adversity, but we also want to talk about the very real danger of difficulties and struggle turning us into hardened, unfeeling, bitter, cruel people.
8 Jan 15 min

Life Matters | Is My Child Depressed?

It's normal for kids to feel sad, act grouchy, or be in a bad mood at times. But when a sad or bad mood lasts for weeks or longer, and when there are other changes in a child's behaviour, it might be concerning to a parent or caregiver. In today’s…
7 Jan 20 min

Scripture in Motion | Cultivating Resilience Through Faith

‘Resilience is the human heart’s ability to suffer greatly and grow from it’. It’s a bitter pill to swallow, and unfortunately, suffering is a part of the human experience that no one can escape, although we all go through it at different times, in different ways and intensities. We’re going…
7 Jan 19 min

VOP Lesson | Resurrected at Christ’s Coming

You may have heard people talk about “the first resurrection” that takes place at the second coming of Jesus. What is this all about? Today’s lesson gives us a glimpse into the events taking place when Jesus returns.
6 Jan 10 min

Scripture in Motion | Cultivating Resilience Through Faith

What is resilience? Poetically put, one might say ‘resilience is the human heart’s ability to suffer greatly and grow from it’. As much as we all may want that, for many of us it simply seems out of reach, unpleasant and inconvenient, and we want to end the associated pain…
6 Jan 18 min
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