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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
1,353 Episodes
840 – 860

Bible Corner | Power of the Tongue

Speaking of the tongue, let’s talk about speaking IN tongues, which is often viewed as a somewhat controversial topic in several Christian circles.
8 May 2024 22 min

Family | Social Media Effects on Family

According to one study, research shows the average social media user scrolls through social media sites for two and a half hours per day. It may be time to consider the pros and cons of using these sites and establish a few ground rules to avoid any potential dangers of…
7 May 2024 17 min

VOP Lesson | There is a Judgement Day

The Bible tells us in Act 17:31 that there will be a day of judgement, in which God will judge the world in righteousness. Today’s lesson is about that day that some writers describe as “dreadful”.
7 May 2024 15 min

Bible Corner | Power of the Tongue

All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. James 3:7-8
7 May 2024 16 min

Bible Corner | Power of the Tongue

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Proverbs 18:21 This week’s topic is the Power of the Tongue.
6 May 2024 14 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The Remnant & Its Mission

As the few true believers in the last days, the Remnant have been entrusted with a God-given mission, a message they must deliver to the entire world. Let’s talk about that mission.
3 May 2024 14 min

Legal | Constructive Dismissal

We’ve spent some time talking about unfair dismissal, and today we want to focus particularly on the matter of Constructive Dismissal.
2 May 2024 17 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The Remnant & Its Mission

Yesterday the Pastor emphasised the concept of the remnant being a replica or cut from the original. But in the case of the remnant church, what exactly is that original? How can one know what key signs identify the remnant?
2 May 2024 15 min

Bible Corner | Our Identity in Christ

As we continue speaking on our unique identity as Seventh-Day Adventists, today we’ll be focusing on an issue that tends to be sensitive and controversial, especially in light of our focus yesterday, which was cultural diversity. Today we focus on music.
2 May 2024 17 min

Transformation | Work/Life Balance: Time Management (Part 2)

Last week, we introduced this subject by defining what time is, how it came to be set up the way that it is, and we learnt that God is indeed the Master and Creator of time itself, with even eternity existing within Him. Having learnt of the value of this…
1 May 2024 15 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The Remnant & Its Mission

There is special meaning to the remnant of believers that will exist in the last days, when earth is at its worst, right before Christ’s Second Coming. Let’s learn more about this remnant.
1 May 2024 13 min

Bible Corner | Our Identity in Christ

Since its inception in 1863, the Seventh-day Adventist Church has become a significant global body, with congregations in more than 200 countries and a membership of more than 20 million.
1 May 2024 16 min

Family | Childhood Discipline and Adult Criminality

The family is the fundamental building block of human society. Consequently, the foundation of any nation is only as strong as its families. There is much to be learned about the effects of family life on delinquency and crime. Today we’ll be focusing on discipline, and how it may affect…
30 Apr 2024 14 min

VOP Lesson | Why the Blood?

All this talk of blood and sacrifices in conversations about the Old Testament sanctuary really sounds like a gruesome affair. Why is it that “without shedding of blood there is no remission of sin”? (Hebrews 9:22)
30 Apr 2024 12 min

Bible Corner | Our Identity in Christ

We’re talking about the unique beliefs of the SDA church that make up part of our identity. Where do they come from? And how should we approach conversations or debates with people who choose to argue against our beliefs?
30 Apr 2024 25 min

Education | Autism Awareness

As many of our listeners know, April is World Autism Awareness Month and the aim is to take measures to raise awareness about persons with autism throughout the world. Irene Mathenjwa from the Zekwande Foundation joins us for a catch up session to learn of any recent developments or strides…
29 Apr 2024 13 min

VOP Lesson | A Revelation of Christ Who Died to Save Us

In the last few VOP lessons, we’ve discussed at length the sanctuary and its meaning and significance to followers of Christ. But there are some differences between the earthly sanctuary and the heavenly sanctuary. Let’s talk about these as well as how Christ is revealed to us in the sanctuary.
29 Apr 2024 11 min
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