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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
1,102 Episodes
640 – 660

Bible Corner | Sin

There are certain things that the world collectively agrees on with regards to sin, or evil. Christians and non-Christians alike, are generally in agreement that murder is evil. Lying is generally looked down upon. Stealing is wrong, in pretty much any society. However, in all honesty, we seem to place…
11 Apr 2024 23 min

Transformation | Group Therapy

Group therapy is the treatment of multiple patients at once by one or more healthcare providers. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions including but not limited to emotional trauma, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
10 Apr 2024 19 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The Experience of Salvation

God gave His Son, Jesus Christ, to make the ultimate sacrifice and redeem us from sin. Sin leads to death, but since Jesus died in our place, we are no longer condemned to die forever. We can claim this gift through our belief and allegiance to Him. But let’s dig…
10 Apr 2024 14 min

Bible Corner | Sin

As we continue our conversation on sin, having established that sin is the transgression of God’s law, we’re going to dwell a bit on that law. We’re also going to explore some moral and ethical considerations, real life situations where the choice between good and evil is not so simple.
10 Apr 2024 29 min

Family | Blended Families

A blended family or stepfamily forms when you and your partner make a life together with the children from one or both of your previous relationships. The process of forming a new, blended family can be both a rewarding and challenging experience.
9 Apr 2024 23 min

VOP Lesson | Conditions for Receiving the Holy Spirit

We are told that at Pentecost, the Holy Spirit moved those who heard the gospel appeal to cry out, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” (Acts 2:37) And that is the question we are asking in today’s lesson.
9 Apr 2024 14 min

Bible Corner | Sin

Having discussed the meaning of sin as well as its very inception, today we move on to how we got involved in the whole mess.
9 Apr 2024 27 min

Education | The Role of Student/Teacher Relationships in Academic Success

Improving students relationships with teachers has important, positive and long-lasting implications for both students academic and social development. We look at how to build and maintain positive student-teacher relationships, and why that is important for the academic success of a student.
8 Apr 2024 12 min

VOP Lesson | The Early & Latter Rain of the Holy Spirit

“So shout for joy, you sons of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God; For He has given you the early rain for your vindication. And He has brought down for you the rain, The early and latter rain as before.” Joel 2:23
8 Apr 2024 17 min

Bible Corner | Sin

As we go through this subject for the duration of this week, we begin today by going over the origins of this sin problem. Where did it start? Who caused it? And how did we get involved? As the week progresses, we will discuss its far-reaching effects, as well as…
8 Apr 2024 28 min

Bible Corner | The Importance of Personal Bible Study

Today’s talk is going to be centred around the relevance of the Bible, a book that was written thousands of years ago by men from different walks of life and different cultures. How can this book be meaningful for me, in this present day and age?
4 Apr 2024 14 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The Life, Death & Resurrection of Christ

Though humanity is sinful and corrupt (Romans 3:23), God is love (1 John 4:8). In His love for us He devised a plan “before the foundation of the world” (Ephesians 1:3-14) to redeem mankind from sin. This week, we’re studying the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, and what it…
3 Apr 2024 13 min

Bible Corner | The Importance of Personal Bible Study

Today we want to understand why personal, singular, one- on-one Bible study is important, especially if I’m already a part of a Bible study group or I already attend church services regularly. Why is it important for me to study by myself?
3 Apr 2024 16 min

VOP Lesson | The Gifts of the Spirit

We continue our talk on the Holy Spirit, with a focus today on the distinction made in scripture between the fruit of the Holy Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit. They are often referred to interchangeably, but they are not, in fact, the same thing.
2 Apr 2024 16 min

Education | Online Learning vs. In-Person Learning

Many may believe with the changes in the way students are being taught that there is one medium of teaching that is better than the other. As technology has developed, we’ve been able to connect with people all over the world through apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime, Zoom, WeChat, etc. Needless…
1 Apr 2024 20 min

VOP Lesson | Activities of the Holy Spirit

Last week’s lessons introduced us to the Holy Spirit as Christ’s representative on earth. But what exactly does the Holy Spirit do in us and for us? How does the presence of the Holy Spirit affect our lives?
1 Apr 2024 23 min
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