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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
480 – 500

VOP Lesson | The Final Judgment Scene

It’s a very dramatic title as we come close to the end of our Guide entitled: Is God Fair? In our last lesson, we saw the events unfolding at the end of the thousand year period, and today we focus on the final scene when for the first and last…
20 Jan 14 min

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

Someone once said, “The main way grace is misunderstood today is when people confuse it with cheapened law.” This week, we will seek to understand the real meaning, purpose and power of God’s grace, as well as dismantle the misinformation about what it actually means for followers of Christ.
20 Jan 11 min

Life Matters | Lifestyle: The Importance of Regular Health Check-ups

Many of us live fast-paced lives. We spend endless hours at the office, run around our families, and stress more than we should. Unless we are ill, it has become common for people to neglect and even compromise our health. This is a habit that must be changed. Going for…
17 Jan 17 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: Christian Behaviour

The concept of being Christ-like means to reflect God’s character. It can be easy to forget that God loves all the people around us (even the most terrible people you can think of) just as much as He loves us. Let’s talk about how we are to reflect that same…
17 Jan 17 min

Life Matters | Legal: Rights of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS

The South African Constitution has a Bill of Rights that protects all people. The rights to life, dignity, privacy, freedom and others. The Constitution thereby protects the rights of people living with HIV. It doesn’t allow discrimination and protects people’s right to privacy and confidentiality. Today we are joined by…
16 Jan 16 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: Christian Behaviour

Since Christ has freed us from the eternal consequences of sin, we now live our lives in gratitude for this ultimate gift. “For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins” Hebrews 10:26. Let’s discuss how this ultimately…
16 Jan 6 min

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
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