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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
240 – 260

VOP Lesson | The Church Christ Established

Does Christ have a church? Or is the whole idea of a religious organization just some human invention meant to control us? This will be the focus of today’s lesson.
18 Nov 2024 9 min

Bible Corner | Christian Approach to Environmental Responsibility

This week, we’re going to be discussing the Christian perspective on environmental awareness and responsibility, and we want to have a deeper understanding of our role in taking care of this planet, how much of the conversation about sustainability and the planet is real talk, and how much is politicized…
18 Nov 2024 15 min

Legal | The Child Justice Act

Prior to 1 April 2010, children who committed crime were dealt with, in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act 51 of 1977) which also deals with adults who commit crime. The Child Justice Act, 2008 which came into operation on 1 April 2010 created a separate criminal justice…
14 Nov 2024 14 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The Remnant and Its Mission

As the few true believers in the last days, the Remnant have been entrusted with a God-given mission, and in today’s lesson we’re going to break down what exactly that mission is.
14 Nov 2024 10 min

Bible Corner | Understanding Baptism

When we give our lives to God, we have certain expectations of what should come next. In today’s talk we want to set some reasonable expectations, based on the word of God, as well as our own practical experiences.
14 Nov 2024 9 min

Transformation | The Vision Series (Ep. 2)

We kicked off this series last week with an introduction, wherein we emphasised the importance of even having a vision, and the timing of outlining and clarifying that vision. “You do not plant a seed in the harvest season,” we said. And so we continue with our chat with Mpumi…
13 Nov 2024 19 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The Remnant and Its Mission

The universal church is composed of all who truly believe in Christ, but in the last days, a time of widespread apostasy, a remnant has been called out to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. This week, we will be studying more about this remnant.
13 Nov 2024 8 min

Bible Corner | Understanding Baptism

Today, we’re talking about who qualifies for baptism. Do we baptise anyone and everyone who shows interest? Can we baptise someone who has not yet gone through the 28 fundamental beliefs?
13 Nov 2024 10 min

Family | Relationships

We are still continuing with our relationship talk with Nokhanyo Lulu Ndlovu, as she shares tips and lessons on how to make our homes little heavens by improving our relationship dynamics.
12 Nov 2024 20 min

Education | Effects of Divorce on Development of Preschool Child

During those early years, a child's main bond is with their parents, so any major disruption in their home life can be difficult to accept and comprehend. In today’s conversation, we want to look at the effects of divorce on the cognitive development of a preschool child. Wellness & Development…
11 Nov 2024 19 min

Bible Corner | Understanding Baptism

This week, we’re going to be delving into the subject of baptism, understanding its significance and importance in the life of a Christian, where it started from, and what we stand to gain when we make the decision to be baptised.
11 Nov 2024 8 min

Lifestyle | Breast Cancer – Prevention and Healing

It’s good to know that it’s not all doom and gloom; there is some good news about breast cancer these days. Treatments keep getting better, and we know more than ever about ways to prevent the disease, and that will be the focus of our talk today.
8 Nov 2024 16 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The Church

In the New Testament, Jesus established the church. The apostles were given a place of leadership and authority. But who is running the church today? And what was God’s intention for church leadership?
8 Nov 2024 20 min

Bible Corner | Christian Hospitality

Hebrews 13:2 says “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” Let’s bring this lesson to a close with a focus on practical ways that you and I can practice hospitality, and how we can even…
8 Nov 2024 12 min

Legal | Paternity & Child Maintenance

Here’s the scenario: A man has been paying child maintenance towards a child who was believed to be his, for 8 years without a maintenance order in place. He just supported the child under the impression that he was the father. After a paternity test, he discovers that he is…
7 Nov 2024 22 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The Church

In the New Testament, Jesus established the church. The apostles were given a place of leadership and authority. But who is running the church today? And what was God’s intention for church leadership?
7 Nov 2024 16 min

Bible Corner | Christian Hospitality

What is the big deal about hospitality in the context of Christianity? Is it all about feeding the hungry and being friendly to strangers? In the greater scheme of things, there must be a deeper underlying reason why the Bible calls on us to be hospitable to one another.
7 Nov 2024 9 min

Transformation | The Vision Series

Throughout the month of November, we’re going to be dedicating our transformation and leadership segment to understanding the importance of having a vision, and Mpumi Mbonane will be joining us to help us clarify and craft our own vision for the year ahead.
6 Nov 2024 11 min
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