25th Cafe

Welcome to 25th Café — your go-to lifestyle magazine programme from Radio Pulpit, designed to equip, inspire, and empower young adults for life! ☕✨

Hosted by the dynamic and gifted Refilwe Lamola, this vibrant youth show tackles real-life issues, faith, relationships, career, and personal growth — all with honesty and energy.

Each episode is filled with insightful discussions and practical wisdom to help you navigate the journey of young adulthood:
💬 411 Sessions – Engaging interviews and debates on trending issues.
💞 The Relationship Corner – Building stronger, healthier connections.
💼 Marketplace Empowerment – Career, business, and purpose-driven conversations.
💰 Money Matters – Financial tips and education for real-world success.

Whether you’re seeking guidance, motivation, or just good conversation, 25th Café has something for you.
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Weekly English South Africa Society & Culture · Religion & Spirituality
18 Episodes

The Wealth Building Framework," Part 4.

Ntombi Vala is back in the studio for another financial segment, continuing "The Wealth Building Framework," Part 4. In this practical teaching, she moves to the final step in the framework — repeat — unpacking how consistently cycling through building yourself, your income, and your assets compounds into lasting financial…
4 Aug 19 min

The Wealth Building Framework," Part 3.

Ntombi Vala is back in the studio for another financial segment, continuing "The Wealth Building Framework," Part 3. In this practical teaching, she moves to the next step in the framework — building your assets — unpacking practical ways to grow and multiply what you own as a foundation for…
4 Aug 24 min

The Wealth Building Framework," Part 2.

Ntombi Vala is back in the studio for another financial segment, continuing "The Wealth Building Framework," Part 2. In this practical teaching, she moves to the next step in the framework — building your income — unpacking practical ways to grow and diversify earnings as a foundation for lasting financial…
4 Aug 20 min

The Wealth Building Framework," Part 1.

Ntombi Vala is back in the studio for another financial segment, launching "The Wealth Building Framework," Part 1. In this practical teaching, she breaks down four essential steps toward financial freedom: building yourself, building your income, building your assets, and repeating the cycle for sustained growth. A foundational and empowering…
4 Aug 18 min

Sowing in Drought.

Ntombi Vala is back in the studio for another impactful segment titled "Sowing in Drought," drawing from the story of Isaac, beginning in Genesis 26:6 with key focus on verse 12 (KJV) — where Isaac sowed in the land and reaped a hundredfold in the same year, even amid famine…
4 Aug 18 min

Money With Purpose.

Ntombi Vala brings today's insightful teaching titled "Money With Purpose," drawing from the story of the Good Samaritan, beginning in Luke 10:25 with key focus on verses 33–34 (KJV). In this message, she unpacks the shift from merely being consistent with our finances to using them with true purpose, just…
4 Aug 14 min

Foolish Money.

Ntombi Vala returns to the studio for another insightful teaching titled "Foolish Money," drawn from Luke 12:16–21 (ESV) — the parable of the rich fool who stored up treasure for himself but was not rich toward God. In this thought-provoking message, she unpacks the danger of building financial security on…
4 Aug 16 min

Back to the Garden.

Ntombi Vala is back in the studio to unpack "Back to the Garden," exploring foundational principles of money from where it all began, drawn from Genesis 2:4 (KJV) with a key focus on verse 15 — where God placed man in the garden to dress it and to keep it…
4 Aug 19 min

Romans 12 Part 1.

Refilwe Sambo Lamola welcomes Pastor Kgomotso Bricks Rapholo to discuss Romans 12 Part 1. He explains that Romans 12 emphasizes living as a sacrifice to God, which involves dedicating our lives to His service with love, humility, and sincerity. The chapter urges believers not to conform to worldly patterns but…
12 Nov 2025 16 min

Investment.

Refilwe Sambo Lamola welcomes Ntombi Valla, a financial advisor, who teaches about Investment. She emphasizes the importance of understanding investment as a tool for building long-term wealth and financial security. Ntombi explains key principles such as starting early, diversification, regular saving, and knowing one’s risk tolerance. She encourages listeners to…
12 Nov 2025 17 min

Christ Being our Righteousness

Refiloe Sambo Lamola welcomes Noble, who teaches about Christ Being our Righteousness based on Romans 5. He explains that through faith in Christ's death and resurrection, believers are justified and made right with God by receiving Christ's righteousness—not by their own deeds. This righteousness is a gift that replaces our…
11 Nov 2025 24 min

Black Tax.

Refilwe Sambo Lamola and Financial Advisor Ntombi Valla Masuku discuss Black Tax in South Africa, which is the financial and social responsibility that successful Black individuals carry to support less affluent family members. This cultural expectation stems from the legacy of apartheid, income inequality, and limited intergenerational wealth. Black Tax…
11 Nov 2025 20 min

How to Pray for our loved ones who are not saved.

Pastor Bricks Kgomotso Rapholo, with Refilwe Sambo Lamola, teaches about How to Pray for our loved ones who are not saved. He emphasizes the power of persistent, faith-filled prayer while interceding for unsaved family and friends. Key points include praying for their hearts to be softened, for conviction by the…
11 Nov 2025 16 min

Sexual immorality Part 2.

Refilwe Sambo Lamola returns to the studio with The Zondo family to continue their discussion on Sexual Immorality in Part 2 of the series. Together, they undertake an in-depth exploration of three examples of women whom Jesus encountered, as recorded in the books of Luke and John. The discussion begins…
9 Oct 2025 31 min

Forgiveness in Relationships Part 1.

Refilwe Sambo Lamola’s engagement with Mr. and Mrs. Zondo in the discussion titled "Forgiveness in Relationships Part 1" centers on defining forgiveness and exploring key factors that often lead to relationship breakdowns. The conversation is thoughtfully anchored in scriptural teachings, specifically Matthew 6:12 and 14-15, which emphasize the biblical imperative…
9 Oct 2025 11 min

Sexual Immorality Part 1.

Refilwe Sambo Lamola welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Zondo to discuss Sexual Immorality from a biblical perspective and the New Covenant's teaching. They explain sexual immorality as any sexual activity outside of God's design for marriage, including adultery, fornication, and lustful thoughts. The New Covenant calls believers to live in holiness…
9 Oct 2025 24 min

Christ's finished work for salvation.

Bricks Kgomotso Rapholo teaches on Galatians 5:1-4, explaining Paul's powerful message about the freedom believers have in Christ. Paul urges believers to stand firm in the liberty Christ has given and not return to legalistic slavery by trying to earn righteousness through the law, such as circumcision. Accepting the law…
9 Oct 2025 19 min

The Festive Debt Hangover - June is the New January

Refilwe Sambo Lamola welcomes Ntombi Valla Masuku to discuss "The Festive Debt Hangover - June is the New January." They focus on the financial challenges many South Africans face after the festive season due to overspending and reliance on credit. As December spending surges, it often leads to a debt…
9 Oct 2025 19 min