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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
1,329 Episodes
700 – 720

Lifestyle | Heart Health – Diet

Intro: In today’s talk, we continue to learn more facts about heart health with Dr. Atolagbe, focusing once again on how our diet affects the heart.
19 Jul 2024 17 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The Second Coming of Christ

Intro: Christ’s second coming will be the triumphant return of a king. It is the blessed hope of Adventists that Christ’s future return will be the climax to our story on earth. Today’s lesson will help us understand the connection between the second coming and the SDA church.
19 Jul 2024 16 min

Bible Corner | Courtship

Intro: We’re concluding our chat with the Pastor by looking at some red flags to be wary of during the course of any relationship, in particular, in courtship or romantic partnership.
19 Jul 2024 23 min

Legal | Ethics and Morality

Intro: In today’s talk, we want to analyse the relationship between the complimentary concepts of ethics, morality, and law, and the difference between legality and morality. While these related concepts may share some common features, how do they relate to one another?
18 Jul 2024 20 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The Second Coming of Christ

Intro: We continue our lesson on the second coming of Jesus Christ, and today our focus is on what the Bible tells us will happen preceding the second coming. While we may not know the exact date and time of His return, God has not left us in the dark.
18 Jul 2024 21 min

Bible Corner | Courtship

Intro: Probably every Adventist youth has heard the term, “equally or unequally yoked.” Today we define what that means, and what the big deal is. Surely there are good people in every faith? So why is there so much emphasis on shared faith?
18 Jul 2024 18 min

Bible Corner | Courtship

Intro: Once the butterflies in the tummy have settled down and it’s time to get to real life issues, what are the non-negotiable things that must be discussed and settled when it comes to courtship? This is what we will be discussing in today’s conversation.
17 Jul 2024 27 min

Family | Children & Screen Time

Intro: Children and adolescents spend a lot of time watching screens, including smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, TVs, and computers. While screens can entertain, teach, and keep children occupied, too much use may lead to problems. We’re connecting with the Weaving Reeds team to discuss this further.
16 Jul 2024 20 min

Bible Corner | Courtship

Intro: It’s hard to keep track of the rules. One day, you’re told that you’re too young to be thinking about courtship and/or dating. Before you know it, you’re being asked what’s the delay? So when is the right time to start looking for that special someone?
16 Jul 2024 19 min

Education | Home Schooling

Intro: Home Education is a programme alternative to attending public or independent schools where a parent of a learner of compulsory school going age may provide education for his/her own child/ren at home. We have discussed this subject in the past but today we’re going to hear a personal account…
15 Jul 2024 14 min

Bible Corner | Courtship

Intro: This week, we’re talking about courtship, dating, romance, aka “umjolo”. What are the guidelines that we’re given in the Bible? What are the parameters? Is there such a thing as “too soon” or “too late”? What about dating for fun? No strings attached? What do our Christian principles have…
15 Jul 2024 20 min

Lifestyle | Heart Healthy Eating

Intro: In our lifestyle and health segment, we continue our lesson on heart health with Dr. Atolagbe, focusing on diet.
12 Jul 2024 22 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Marriage & the Family

Intro: Divorce isn’t something anyone wants, especially God. It was never in His plan for marriage. But in living in a sinful world, sometimes divorce is a reality even if we don’t want it to be. So today we’ll be talking about what the Bible teaches about divorce, as well…
12 Jul 2024 18 min

Bible Corner | Self-Love vs. Love of Self

Intro: We’ve been talking about the difference between loving oneself as God would have us do, and being conceited and arrogant, which goes against the Christian principle of humility. We conclude with a few final points in today’s conversation.
12 Jul 2024 14 min

Legal | Privacy Laws (Part 2)

Intro: No matter who you are or where you’re from, all of us can afford to be a little bit happier. Today we’re talking about a program that is specifically geared toward helping us with personal transformation, in order to be happier this year and beyond.
11 Jul 2024 19 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Marriage & the Family

Intro: God’s plan for marriage is a union of a man and a woman in a committed, lifelong partnership. “What God has joined together, let not man separate” (Mark 10:9). So how do married couples attain the standard of a healthy lifelong partnership?
11 Jul 2024 18 min
700 – 720