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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
1,421 Episodes
460 – 480

Life Matters | Transformation: Leadership vs. Management

There is a growing perception that management and leadership are synonymous, which is far from the truth. In today’s conversation, we will explore the distinct differences between leader and manager, and learn how they can be most effective in the success of a team or organization.
29 Jan 18 min

Life Matters | Education: Effects of Internet Addiction on Family Relationships

Internet addiction (IA) is defined as an overwhelming and uncontrollable drive to use the internet, frequently at the expense of one’s job, daily life, personal relationships, and overall well-being. But with internet use being a necessity for most people, how can we tell when we cross over from healthy to…
28 Jan 19 min

Bible Corner | VOP Lesson: Jesus’ Final Heartbreak

Today we move on to Guide 23 of our discovery series, which is entitled “What and Where is Hell?” Our first chapter in this guide is about Jesus’ Final Heartbreak, and so we begin with an introduction of this particular guide.
28 Jan 13 min

Scripture in Motion | Seeking & Extending Reconciliation

It’s difficult, if not impossible, to discuss reconciliation without including the concept of forgiveness. In today’s conversation, we’re going to zoom in on some common questions that are often asked in relation to forgiveness.
28 Jan 25 min

Life Matters | Education: Should Schools Implement More Life Skills Education?

Life skills are not just about learning to clean, cook or iron your clothes - but it’s about overall personal development and communication skills to better cope with the challenges of life. The WHO defines Life Skills as “abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour that enable individuals to deal effectively…
27 Jan 18 min

Life Matters | Lifestyle: Dementia – Causes and Treatment

Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities. In people who have dementia, the symptoms interfere with their daily lives. Dementia isn't one specific disease. Several diseases can cause dementia. We’re going to discuss its causes and whether or not it…
24 Jan 20 min

Scripture in Motion | The Transformative Power of God's Grace

After spending all week talking about the transformation brought about by the grace of God, now what? How does this understanding impact the Christian’s life? And what do we need to do from our end in order to get the greatest benefits of His grace?
24 Jan 10 min

Life Matters | Legal: Freedom of Expression and Social Media

The right to freedom of expression applies to everyone equally including social media content creators, even those who use social media in their personal lives. Their rights, like everyone else’s are also limited and they do not have the freedom to say whatever they want to. This means that when…
23 Jan 22 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: Marriage & the Family

God’s plan for marriage is a union of a man and a woman in a committed, lifelong partnership. “What God has joined together, let not man separate” Mark 10:9 When we share marriage vows, God sees those as binding for a lifetime. So how do we do that?
23 Jan 15 min

Life Matters | Transformation: Employee Wellness

Leadership isn’t just about achieving results; it’s also about taking care of the team’s wellbeing. Making sure one’s current and future leaders understand the importance of physical and mental wellbeing in the workplace and can communicate that to their team is a core skill.
22 Jan 23 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: Marriage & the Family

God is a relational God, and He created humanity for relationships as well. He established the first marriage with Adam and Eve, then blessed them to “be fruitful and multiply” in Genesis 1:28. Over the next few days, we will discuss the importance of marriage and the family in the…
22 Jan 13 min

Scripture in Motion | The Transformative Power of God's Grace

Today we want to talk about who gets access to the grace of God, especially considering all those who are going through difficult times, and others whose entire lives, from birth to death, are a series of struggles – do they also have God’s grace upon their lives?
22 Jan 11 min

Life Matters | Family: Family Member Identity Labels

It’s human nature to categorize objects, concepts, and people. Studies on the origins of social categorization indicate that social labelling begins almost involuntarily at a very young age. But labelling people can impact a person’s self-identity and become ingrained in their psyche. You may have, in your own family, someone…
21 Jan 9 min

VOP Lesson | Sin Meets its Final End

It’s so strange that everyone – that is, the righteous and the wicked – at this point, have all acknowledged that God is just and right, and that His judgment is fair, but there’s still no peace.
21 Jan 20 min

Life Matters | Education: Graduate Unemployment & Solutions

Concerning trends that have emerged in South Africa in recent years: more and more people are finding it difficult to secure good jobs after graduating. Recent data indicates that South Africa’s startlingly high graduate jobless rate is still present.
20 Jan 18 min
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