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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
780 – 800

Education | Supporting Neurodivergent Families

Last week was the annual Family Togetherness Week of Prayer for our global church, and the aim was to reaffirm the church’s commitment to understanding and supporting the diverse needs of the family, with an emphasis this year, on understanding the struggles of neurodivergent families. Irene Mathenjwa has been very…
9 Sep 2024 20 min

VOP Lesson | The Secret of a Healthy Lifestyle

They say “life is short”, and while that may be true, life is also the longest thing you will ever do. Today’s lesson is about how to make the most of the time you have in this life.
9 Sep 2024 12 min

Lifestyle | Heart Disease Begins in Childhood

Many risk factors can be controlled early in life, lowering the risk of heart disease later in life. Other risk factors may be passed down through family members (they are hereditary) or could be the result of another illness or disease. Prevention is the best way to avoid a heart…
6 Sep 2024 16 min

Fundamental Beliefs | God, the Father

Knowing about God the Father is so important to Adventists because it helps us understand and know God in an intimate way. We can see how God loves His children and takes care of them. He is always looking out for their best interests—even eternally. Today’s lesson is about how…
6 Sep 2024 18 min

Legal | Non-Compete & No-Poaching Agreements

With competition authorities worldwide scrutinising the labour market, non-compete and no-poaching agreements between employers and employees may be receiving more attention. Today, we’ll be learning about the components of non- compete and no-poaching agreements, and conditions of their enforcement.
5 Sep 2024 18 min

Fundamental Beliefs | God, the Father

God formed humans in His own image, setting us apart from any other living thing on earth. It’s true we don’t know what God looks like. So, His image is defined by who He is. In today’s lesson, we want to learn about His character.
5 Sep 2024 15 min

Bible Corner | Interfaith Marriage: Navigating Differences in Beliefs

Over the last few days, we’ve talked about the challenges that arise in marriages between two people of differing faiths. However, the reality is that there are many who already find themselves in inter-faith marriages – what is the expectation of them in such a case?
5 Sep 2024 12 min

Fundamental Beliefs | God, the Father

Jesus taught us to call Him “our Father.” He exists in eternal and mysterious unity with the Son and the Holy Spirit as one Godhead, and is the source of everything in existence. Let’s talk about God, the Father.
4 Sep 2024 19 min

Bible Corner | Interfaith Marriage: Navigating Differences in Beliefs

We’ve talked about the challenges that come about from two people entering into marriage, with differing religious beliefs. But is it possible to be unequally yoked with someone of the same faith group? Let’s talk about compatibility in general, as it relates to people from within the same faith.
4 Sep 2024 21 min

Family | Relationships

Nokhanyo Lulu Ndlovu joins us once again to speak on relationships in our series that we began last week. Be sure to tune in every Tuesday as we cover a broad range of topics that will help improve your relationships.
3 Sep 2024 17 min

VOP Lesson | We Share Christ by the Way We Give

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35) How do we go about investing in a way that displays God’s presence in our lives, and how does that impact the world around us? Today’s lesson is about how a generous, giving spirit, is a tool of evangelism.
3 Sep 2024 12 min

Bible Corner | Interfaith Marriage: Navigating Differences in Beliefs

We’re going to talk about some of the challenges of inter- faith marriages, but we want to understand if those challenges are unique to inter-faith marriages, or if they can also exist within marriages between people of the same faith, or if other differences such as culture or race can…
3 Sep 2024 13 min

Education | Teaching Strategies in Early Childhood Education

Early childhood education plays a big part in laying the foundation for a child’s future academic development. It provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and experiences that will help young children succeed in school and later in life. Today, we’re exploring some teaching approaches used by educators for effective learning.
2 Sep 2024 9 min

VOP Lesson | We Share Christ by the Way We Act

Over the past few lessons, we’ve been discussing the different ways that we can share Christ with the world around us, and today we will be learning about another way that we can minister to those around us.
2 Sep 2024 8 min

Bible Corner | Interfaith Marriage: Navigating Differences in Beliefs

Intro: Inter-faith, inter-religious, inter-denominational marriage. What are all these and why, if at all, do they matter? Where does the Bible stand on inter-faith marriage and how do we navigate the relationships we have with people of different faiths? This will be our subject of discussion for this week.
2 Sep 2024 15 min

Lifestyle | ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

Intro: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. We’ll be looking at some of the symptoms and remedies for it.
30 Aug 2024 20 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The Trinity

Intro: A team has a common goal. While each person may fill a different role, they all work together to accomplish the mission. In this light, we discuss how the Godhead works together towards a common goal.
30 Aug 2024 21 min
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