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Bible Corner | Christian Response to Injustice & Inequality

Intro: When the first murder was committed by Cain, he sought to deny his culpability by implying that he was not responsible for his brother’s well-being: “Am I my brother’s keeper?” (Genesis 4:9). The judgment that fell on his shoulders made it clear that we are indeed our brother’s keeper…

19 Aug 2024 15 min

Lifestyle | Antibiotics

Intro: According to a US government website, decades after the first patients were treated with antibiotics, bacterial infections have again become a threat because of the rapid emergence of resistant bacteria—a crisis attributed to abuse of these medications and a lack of new drug development. Dr. Atolagbe joins us to…

16 Aug 2024 17 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The New Earth

Intro: Jesus says, “Behold, I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” (Revelation 21:5). What does it actually mean that He is making all things new?

16 Aug 2024 11 min

Bible Corner | Free Will vs. Predestination

Intro: Malachi 1:1-3 says: “The word of the LORD to Israel through Malachi. ‘I have loved you,’ says the LORD; but you say, ‘How have you loved us?’ ‘Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?’ says the LORD: ‘yet I loved Jacob, but hated Esau; I made his mountains a waste, his…

16 Aug 2024 17 min

Legal | Customary Marriage

Intro: In community of property, both spouses have equal ownership of all assets acquired during the marriage. Let’s talk about if and how this applies in customary marriages, and we will also discuss the dissolution of a customary marriage.

15 Aug 2024 18 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The New Earth

Intro: Both heaven and earth have been negatively impacted by sin. When sin is finally eradicated from our existence God will make everything new—as if sin never existed. This week’s lesson is about The New Earth.

15 Aug 2024 19 min

Bible Corner | Free Will vs. Predestination

Intro: On the one hand, we’re taught that we have free will and we can make our own decisions – at the same time, we’re told that God is sovereign and that His will shall be done. How can these both be true at the same time? Are we free…

15 Aug 2024 14 min

Transformation | Government Housing Subsidy Project

Intro: First Home Finance was developed by the Department of Human Settlements to enable sustainable and affordable first-time home-ownership opportunities to South African citizens and legal permanent residents based on specific criteria. Fana Khumalo joins us to share more information about this project.

14 Aug 2024 7 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The New Earth

Intro: At Jesus’ Second Coming, the believers who are still alive will be joined by the believers God will raise from the dead. And everyone will be taken to heaven with Him (1 Thessalonians 4:17). But that’s not the end of the story. This week, we are learning about what…

14 Aug 2024 16 min

Bible Corner | Free Will vs. Predestination

Intro: Free will is a dangerous thing in the hands of the uninformed or misinformed. So how do we handle our free will in this generation tends to pick up a Bible only once a week and barely invests any time into Bible study?

14 Aug 2024 13 min

Family | The Ten Commandments & Children

Intro: The Weaving Reeds team joins us once again to take us through another important lesson, focusing today on the ten commandments, and what they have to do with our families.

13 Aug 2024 13 min

VOP Lesson | A Foretaste of Heavenly Rest

Intro: We can summarize the benefits of connecting with Jesus through a daily and weekly encounter in one word – rest. But could it possibly be a foretaste of better things to come?

13 Aug 2024 15 min

Bible Corner | Free Will vs. Predestination

Intro: We started off our talk yesterday with a focus on the concept of predestination. Today, we switch gears and shift our focus to the meaning of free will.

13 Aug 2024 14 min

Education | Effects of Teacher Diversity on Student Outcomes

Intro: As classrooms become more diverse, questions about the racial, ethnic, and gender makeup of the teaching workforce have become prominent. In this conversation, we will explore the effects of teacher diversity on student outcomes. Percy Kabelo Chidi joins us from Unique Fundi to share her perspective on the subject.

12 Aug 2024 17 min

VOP Lesson | The Benefits of Sabbath Rest

Intro: In our last lesson, we learnt the value of having a weekly appointment with God, but what is the particular benefit of Sabbath rest, over and above resting on any other day?

12 Aug 2024 14 min

Bible Corner | Free Will vs. Predestination

Intro: Many Christians today struggle with how we can be predestined for salvation, but still free to choose. This week, we will look at what the Bible says about predestination as well as free will, and whether there is any truth to the prevailing ideas around the two concepts.

12 Aug 2024 13 min

Legal | Natural Remedies for Asthma

Intro: We’ve been talking about asthma in our lifestyle and wellness segment, and today we’ll be learning about some natural ways of treating or managing asthma.

9 Aug 2024 17 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The Millennium and the End of Sin

Intro: It’s no secret that the world we live in is broken. It’s been that way ever since humanity rebelled in the Garden of Eden. But God promised us that this won’t always be the case. But can we be sure of that promise?

9 Aug 2024 7 min

Bible Corner | The Value of Time

Intro: We’re wrapping up our conversation on the value of time today, and if there’s one thing that wastes a lot of our time, it’s focusing on the past and wishing we could change it. But is there a way around regret?

9 Aug 2024 8 min

Legal | Customary Marriages (Part 1)

Intro: The topic of customary marriage under South African law has been debated and considered extensively through different media and often it has been the subject of debate on television and social media platforms.

8 Aug 2024 22 min