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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
1,503 Episodes
680 – 700

Bible Corner | Impact of Christian Missionaries

We’re continuing to learn about the impact of Christian missionaries in our world, and today we’re going to hear from another missionary about their experiences in the field.
31 Oct 2024 12 min

Transformation | Year-End Fatigue

It’s that time of the year again. That time of the year when many of us are trying to get into the holiday spirit while juggling work deadlines and demands, but are struggling with low energy, as it seems like the home stretch continues to stretch. Let’s talk about year-end…
30 Oct 2024 19 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Growing in Christ

Last week, we focused on the experience of salvation as our fundamental belief. We learnt that salvation is God’s free gift to us, as long as we accept it. But then what? What should our lives be like once we have the assurance of salvation?
30 Oct 2024 15 min

Bible Corner | Impact of Christian Missionaries

Over the last few days, we’ve been sharing stories from people involved in mission work, and today, we’re going to hear from Thabo Swaba from Railways SDA Church about their mission programs and his own perspective on the importance of missionary work.
30 Oct 2024 16 min

Family | Relationships

Last week we moved from symbiosis to differentiation in our relationship talk with Nokhanyo Lulu Ndlovu, and she joins us once again to discuss another important aspect of human relationships, that will help us improve our marriages, and ultimately our families and greater societies.
29 Oct 2024 19 min

VOP Lesson | Baptism is Only the Beginning

So imagine that you’ve been baptised – is that it? What comes next? We have so many different expectations of what happens after baptism, with some believing that they will be made immune to sin and temptation. Today’s lesson focuses on baptism as only the beginning.
29 Oct 2024 11 min

Bible Corner | Impact of Christian Missionaries

We’re hearing stories from people involved in mission work, reaching God’s people where they are and making a difference for this world and for the world to come. Hopefully, we can all be inspired in some way to make a mark as well. Today, we’re going to hear from yet…
29 Oct 2024 20 min

Special Feature | Ride for Smiles Campaign Awareness

Have you heard about Ride for Smiles? We’re joined on the line by Itu Maboye on behalf of Ride for Smiles, to speak to us about what this campaign is all about, and how we can get involved and make a difference.
28 Oct 2024 13 min

VOP Lesson | The Importance of Baptism

Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5) Clearly baptism is something that is very important for every Christian, so let’s break down why.
28 Oct 2024 11 min

Lifestyle | Breast Cancer Awareness

An understanding of breast health and breast cancer is important, regardless of where you are in your journey, or whether or not it has directly affected you in your own life. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re continuing our talk with Dr. Atolagbe about breast cancer.
25 Oct 2024 17 min

Legal | Patent Laws

Once you have conceived or developed an invention, it is time to patent that invention. However, the patenting process can be time consuming and complicated.
24 Oct 2024 19 min

Bible Corner | Exploring the Nature of Sin

In the conversation about the nature of sin and its consequences, in many cases, we as humanity judge the gravity of the sin by the weight of its consequences. That’s why we have so called “white lies” which are considered harmless. Even our justice system does not punish every crime…
24 Oct 2024 18 min

Bible Corner | Exploring the Nature of Sin

One of the most discouraging and frustrating parts of the story of the origin of sin – one may even call it unfair – is the fact that we, who were never part of the interaction between Eve and the serpent, are now facing the consequences for her rebellion.
23 Oct 2024 25 min

Family | Relationships

Over the last few weeks we’ve been talking about the ‘otherness’ of the other, in the context of relationships, in our series led by Nokhanyo Ndlovu. We continue with our conversation with another important lesson to help us enrich our relationships.
22 Oct 2024 18 min

VOP Lesson | Why Should I Be Immersed?

While most, if not all, Christian denominations believe in the importance of baptism, there are so many teachings and methods that are performed. However, we, as Seventh-DayAdventist believe that Jesus was immersed at His baptism, and that this was a purposeful decision.
22 Oct 2024 10 min

VOP Lesson | Why Was Jesus Baptised?

We’ve learnt in our recent lessons that baptism symbolises dying to an old life of sin, but as we know, Jesus never committed a single sin. Today’s lesson will address why He was baptised, considering His record was perfect.
21 Oct 2024 11 min
680 – 700