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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
1,338 Episodes
760 – 780

Bible Corner | Good vs. Bad Company

Yesterday, we read from 1 Corinthians 15:33, which tells us that “Bad company ruins good morals.” But Jesus was often found in the company of corrupt tax collectors, women of ill repute, and people who probably would never be voted in as Elders in most of our churches today. What…
11 Jun 2024 15 min

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.
10 Jun 2024 11 min

Bible Corner | Good vs. Bad Company

Today we begin our new topic for the week, and this week we’ll be discussing Good vs. Bad Company, beginning with a verse taken from 1 Corinthians 15:33, which says, “Do not be deceived: Bad company ruins good morals.”
10 Jun 2024 11 min

Bible Corner | Temptation

We will be ending our conversation on temptation by gaining strength from examples of people who triumphed over temptation, and some practical lessons on resisting temptation.
7 Jun 2024 19 min

Legal | Expungement of Criminal Record

Expungement of a criminal record is a process by which a criminal record of a convicted offender is removed from the criminal record database of the Criminal Record Centre of the South African Police Service, allowing you to carry on with life without a criminal record being an obstruction to…
6 Jun 2024 14 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Gift of Prophecy

Throughout history, God has given revelations of His will for His people through those with the gift of prophecy. We have numerous examples that show the prophetic gift in use.
6 Jun 2024 11 min

Bible Corner | Temptation

Is there some way that we can avoid, not just sin, but temptation itself? Can we insulate ourselves in some way to avoid being in a position to even be tempted? And many have unfortunately been so long in a compromised position that sin has become compulsive and addictive –…
6 Jun 2024 14 min

Transformation | Drug Awareness/Abuse Among Children

Existing studies have found a high correlation between adolescent abuse and becoming a problem drug user in adulthood; therefore, it can be inferred that many problem drug users start abusing drugs at an early age.
5 Jun 2024 16 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Gift of Prophecy

Adventists embrace the significance of all the spiritual gifts, including prophecy, recognizing anyone can be used in this way if so moved by the Holy Spirit. For the next few days, we will be learning more about this gift.
5 Jun 2024 13 min

Bible Corner | Temptation

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13
5 Jun 2024 21 min

Education | Conversations to Have Before Marriage

Getting married is a big deal, and you need to make sure you're on the same page with your partner. It’s not all just about the wedding (although that part is pretty special), but the marriage that follows will last you a lifetime, so you need to ensure you’re as…
4 Jun 2024 17 min

VOP Lesson | How to Pray

In Luke 11:1 we are told, “One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.’” And today’s lesson is centred around what Jesus said next.
4 Jun 2024 17 min

Bible Corner | Temptation

Having discussed the early accounts of the first recorded temptation in the Bible, we skip forward to the life of Jesus here on earth, and His own experience with temptation; what the implications were had He failed, and what His triumph means for us today.
4 Jun 2024 10 min

Education | The Role of Teachers as Moral Mediators

School is an institution that influences in a decisive manner the education of young generations of a society. Even if the intellectual education and the transmission of knowledge seem to be the major role of the school, we cannot neglect its impact for moral and affective development of children.
3 Jun 2024 19 min

VOP Lesson | A Conversation With God

Simply put, prayer is conversation with God. But it can be difficult to speak to someone we can neither see nor audibly hear. So what gives us the assurance that there is actually someone on the other end of this conversation?
3 Jun 2024 18 min

Bible Corner | Temptation

All of us experience it at some point in our lives. Where does it come from and what is its purpose? Does God cause it or allow it, or is there even a difference? We’re going to spend this week talking about, and understanding temptation.
3 Jun 2024 13 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Spiritual Gifts & Ministries

The Holy Spirit is the one who empowers us with gifts, and He is ready to guide us in their proper use, if we ask. But how do we know what gift God has given us? And how can we know how He wants us to use it?
31 May 2024 9 min

Bible Corner | Fear God

As much as we may fear God, sometimes, if we’re being honest, we don’t really like the way He moves in our lives. Just look at Job, for example. So can we question Him or complain when we’re genuinely unhappy about something He has allowed in our lives?
31 May 2024 9 min
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