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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
1,881 Episodes
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Life Matters | Education: Standardised Testing

For decades, we have been told that standardized testing is the ultimate yardstick of a student's potential. But in an era where any fact can be googled in three seconds, is our education system testing the wrong things?
27 Jul 18 min

Bible Corner | VOP Lesson: Seven Secrets to Answered Prayer

When we read stories of Elijah and Moses and Daniel, and how their prayers were answered in a mighty way, time and time again, it’s easy to believe they had some kind of cheat code to getting things done. Can we also get similar results when we pray?
27 Jul 7 min

Scripture in Motion | The Sabbath Commandment

This week, we’re exploring one of the most beautiful and contested gifts God ever gave to humanity: the Sabbath. Often misunderstood merely as a set of rigid rules, the Sabbath actually predates the Jewish nation, the Ten Commandments, and even the entrance of sin into our world.
27 Jul 15 min

Scripture in Motion | The True Weight of the Third Commandment

When the prophets looked into the heavenly realms, they didn’t see a casual gathering. They saw seraphim covering their faces, crying out "Holy, Holy, Holy." When we speak that name, we are tapping into a reality that is far larger than our physical world.
23 Jul 27 min

Life Matters | Leadership: “Busy” vs. “Productive”

Every day, millions of professionals clock in, race through back-to-back meetings, clear hundreds of emails, and leave the office completely exhausted. They were incredibly busy—but did they actually achieve anything that matters?
22 Jul 21 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: The Remnant & Its Mission

The universal church includes all who truly believe in Christ, but the Bible highlights a distinct 'remnant' called out in the last days of widespread apostasy. Let’s explore what this means historically and biblically, asking how loyalty to God connects across ages past to the challenges we face right now.
22 Jul 8 min

Life Matters | Family: Blended Families – Prioritising the Couple Bond

It is easy to get so caught up in being co-parents, stepparents, and problem-solvers that your relationship gets pushed to the very bottom of the to-do list. But your marriage and partnership isn't a luxury item you tend to after the kids are grown. It is the literal foundation holding…
21 Jul 23 min

Life Matters | Education: Competition & Participation Trophies

Today, we’re diving into the battleground of school competition. Some say it builds real-world grit; others argue it triggers toxic anxiety. Let’s unpack the psychology of winning, losing, and whether or not kids might actually need to fail.
20 Jul 23 min

Bible Corner | VOP Lesson: Private Prayer

Today’s lesson is going to enlighten us on the power and importance of private prayer, and perhaps help us understand why we need one-on-one time with God, apart from the corporate worship services we have at church or prayer groups.
20 Jul 15 min

Scripture in Motion | The True Weight of the Third Commandment

When the Creator of the universe revealed His personal name to humanity, He wasn't just introducing Himself. He was handing us a key to His presence. Today, let’s explore what it means that the Infinite God has a name, and how understanding the weight of that name changes the way…
20 Jul 26 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: The Church

In a world fractured by political, racial, and social divisions, our Church claims a supernatural unity that cuts across every human barrier. We conclude with a lesson to help us understand church unity and its prophetic future.
17 Jul 12 min

Scripture in Motion | The Jealousy of God

Today, we look at the ultimate cure for our wandering hearts: beholding a God who loves us so fiercely that He will stop at nothing to possess our full devotion.
17 Jul 30 min

Scripture in Motion | The Jealousy of God

The text says that God is a jealous God, 'visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing steadfast love to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.' Let’s explore the generational echo…
16 Jul 30 min
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