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Maranatha Drive

Maranatha Drive is the show that gives the last push to end your day. Filled with energy, good music, and great conversation the show guarantees to help ease your day into the evening. Presented by Zama Malote, Maranatha Drive touches on current affairs and many bible-based conversations.
Monthly English South Africa Christianity
449 Episodes
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 15 min

Bible Corner | The Armor of God

“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in…
26 Mar 22 min

VOP Lesson | Christ’s Representative in the World

When Christ was about to ascend into heaven, His disciples grew apprehensive at the thought of His parting, so Jesus promised them a personal Counselor and Guide, and that is the subject of today’s VOP Lesson.
25 Mar 17 min

Bible Corner | The Armor of God

This week, we’ll be talking about the armour of God, and studying each element mentioned in scripture, but today we’re laying the foundation to understand why we need the armour, and what we’re arming ourselves for.
25 Mar 16 min

Family | Methodology & Findings

As we continue to talk about the long term impact of divorce on children in their young adult years, today’s focus is on the methodology and findings of the study.
19 Mar 24 min

VOP Lesson | Jesus, the World’s Only Hope

Leaders in all areas of society and government are fully aware that our world is headed for a crisis, and many efforts are being made to escape the inevitable. But we know where the true answer lies, and that is what today’s lesson is all about.
19 Mar 17 min

Bible Corner | Mental Health & Spirituality

Ps. Michael Smit is a Religious Specialist in Christian Pastoral Counselling, specializing in spiritual wellbeing, mental health, and relationship counselling. This week, he will be helping us navigate the intersection between mental health and spirituality, including some common misconceptions about mental health.
19 Mar 16 min

VOP Lesson | How Soon Will Jesus Come?

We’ve been saying “Jesus is coming soon” for generation after generation, and for some reason, many of us still believe that His coming is just around the corner. But how soon is “soon” exactly? And what signs should we be looking out for?
18 Mar 15 min
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