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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
1,356 Episodes
900 – 920

Bible Corner | Sin

Having discussed the meaning of sin as well as its very inception, today we move on to how we got involved in the whole mess.
9 Apr 2024 27 min

Education | The Role of Student/Teacher Relationships in Academic Success

Improving students relationships with teachers has important, positive and long-lasting implications for both students academic and social development. We look at how to build and maintain positive student-teacher relationships, and why that is important for the academic success of a student.
8 Apr 2024 12 min

VOP Lesson | The Early & Latter Rain of the Holy Spirit

“So shout for joy, you sons of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God; For He has given you the early rain for your vindication. And He has brought down for you the rain, The early and latter rain as before.” Joel 2:23
8 Apr 2024 17 min

Bible Corner | Sin

As we go through this subject for the duration of this week, we begin today by going over the origins of this sin problem. Where did it start? Who caused it? And how did we get involved? As the week progresses, we will discuss its far-reaching effects, as well as…
8 Apr 2024 28 min

Bible Corner | The Importance of Personal Bible Study

Today’s talk is going to be centred around the relevance of the Bible, a book that was written thousands of years ago by men from different walks of life and different cultures. How can this book be meaningful for me, in this present day and age?
4 Apr 2024 14 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The Life, Death & Resurrection of Christ

Though humanity is sinful and corrupt (Romans 3:23), God is love (1 John 4:8). In His love for us He devised a plan “before the foundation of the world” (Ephesians 1:3-14) to redeem mankind from sin. This week, we’re studying the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, and what it…
3 Apr 2024 13 min

Bible Corner | The Importance of Personal Bible Study

Today we want to understand why personal, singular, one- on-one Bible study is important, especially if I’m already a part of a Bible study group or I already attend church services regularly. Why is it important for me to study by myself?
3 Apr 2024 16 min

VOP Lesson | The Gifts of the Spirit

We continue our talk on the Holy Spirit, with a focus today on the distinction made in scripture between the fruit of the Holy Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit. They are often referred to interchangeably, but they are not, in fact, the same thing.
2 Apr 2024 16 min

Education | Online Learning vs. In-Person Learning

Many may believe with the changes in the way students are being taught that there is one medium of teaching that is better than the other. As technology has developed, we’ve been able to connect with people all over the world through apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime, Zoom, WeChat, etc. Needless…
1 Apr 2024 20 min

VOP Lesson | Activities of the Holy Spirit

Last week’s lessons introduced us to the Holy Spirit as Christ’s representative on earth. But what exactly does the Holy Spirit do in us and for us? How does the presence of the Holy Spirit affect our lives?
1 Apr 2024 23 min

Bible Corner | The Importance of Personal Bible Study

This week, our conversation is going to be centred around the importance of personal Bible study. Many Christians go to church at least once a week, but what about those times in between Sabbaths? How do we fare in terms of our personal one- on-one time with God? Does it…
1 Apr 2024 11 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The Great Controversy

The entire universe has its eyes on Earth, waiting to see how this war plays out. Will God’s good and just character finally be vindicated? Let’s conclude our lesson on the Great Controversy.
29 Mar 2024 15 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The Great Controversy

The most captivating stories have a clear hero and villain. Someone fights for good, and the other fights for evil. There is another epic good vs. evil story that is actually happening right now, and we’re a part of that story. This is the focus of our fundamental beliefs this…
27 Mar 2024 10 min

VOP Lesson | Who is the Holy Spirit?

In yesterday’s lesson, we established that the Holy Spirit was/is Christ’s representative on earth, sent to be the omnipresent God in our lives because Jesus, in His human form, could only be in one place at a time. Today’s lesson tells us more about the third Person in the Godhead…
26 Mar 2024 15 min
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