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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
1,716 Episodes
20 – 40

Scripture in Motion | Finding Joy In Suffering

What does a life look like when it has been seasoned by suffering and anchored deeply in Christ? We’re celebrating the spiritual wholeness that only comes through the valley, fixed on the promise of the crown of life for those who love Him.
10 Apr 13 min

Scripture in Motion | Finding Joy In Suffering

In our culture of instant gratification, we want the 'microwave' version of spiritual growth. We want the lesson without the length of the trial. But spiritual maturity cannot be rushed. How do we stop trying to 'short-circuit' the process?
9 Apr 12 min

Life Matters | Leadership: The Art of Difficult Conversations

Today we’re going to talk about how to stop 'stepping around' conflict and start walking through it constructively. Whether you’re a manager struggling with a defiant employee or a leader trying to steer your team through change, we’re sharing the mindsets you need to turn tension into progress.
8 Apr 21 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: The Millennium & End of Sin

Today’s lesson takes us on a journey through the most dramatic turning point in human history. From the thunder of the Second Coming to the mystery of a world left in silence, we’re unpacking how the reign of sin finally hits its expiration date.
8 Apr 14 min

Scripture in Motion | Finding Joy In Suffering

We’re discussing 'The Crucible of Testing'—how God uses the intense heat of our hardships not to break us, but to prove that our faith is the real deal and to refine us into a clearer reflection of His character.
7 Apr 20 min

Life Matters | Education: Declining Literacy Rates in South Africa

Recent international studies, including the PIRLS report, have delivered that 81% of Grade 4 learners in South Africa cannot read for meaning in any language. Is this a failure of our teachers, a lack of resources like libraries, or a deeper systemic issue with our language policies?
6 Apr 20 min

Scripture in Motion | Finding Joy In Suffering

Today, we’re exploring how to shift our perspective from the chaos we feel to the purpose God has promised, discussing why biblical joy is a choice of the mind long before it becomes a feeling of the heart.
6 Apr 22 min

Life Matters | Lifestyle: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Despite affecting up to one in ten people globally, Irritable Bowel Syndrome remains a ‘silent’ condition—often misunderstood, frequently misdiagnosed, and, let’s be honest, a little bit awkward for many to talk about. But today, we’re breaking that silence.
3 Apr 20 min

Scripture in Motion | What Is Biblical Faith?

Today, we’re talking about the endurance required to finish the race when the miracle doesn’t happen. We’ll see how all these ancient stories converge on one Person: Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.
3 Apr 23 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: Death & Resurrection

For many, the afterlife is a vague, ghostly idea, but the Bible promises something much better: a physical, tangible, and glorious resurrection. From the promises in 1 Thessalonians to the victory of the empty tomb, we’re discussing the day when 'mortal puts on immortality.'
2 Apr 15 min

Scripture in Motion | What Is Biblical Faith?

Biblical faith isn't just about what we embrace; it’s often defined by what we are willing to walk away from. Today, we’re focusing on Moses, a man who had the world at his feet in the palaces of Egypt, yet chose the 'reproach of Christ' instead.
2 Apr 26 min

Life Matters | Leadership: Leading From Behind

Most of us are taught that to lead, you need the corner office, the impressive title, and the loudest voice in the room. But what if the most effective way to move a mountain is actually from the back of the pack?
1 Apr 14 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: Death & Resurrection

For millions around the globe, the return of Jesus Christ isn't just a metaphor or a distant dream—it is a literal event that defines their worldview. But how exactly will it happen? Is it a secret, silent arrival, or a cosmic event that stops the world in its tracks?
1 Apr 14 min

Scripture in Motion | What Is Biblical Faith?

Today, we’re exploring the 'long-game' of active trust—let’s discuss why faith is less about the final destination and more about the Person we are walking with through the wilderness.
1 Apr 25 min
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