Episodes

  • Should Christians Celebrate Christmas

    Should Christians Celebrate Christmas
    Dec 23 2024
    Many questions are being asked this festive season around celebrating Christmas, so, we are running this repeat of last year's podcast that answers these questions.

    It’s that time of the year again with the festive season fast approaching! Christmas is spiritually sacred for many people while for others Christmas is viewed as a pagan festival that believers should avoid since we are called to not copy or love the world. In this episode Mike D'Offay, Carel Albertyn and Clarence Rule, elders in JoshGen, look at the origins of the festival and how Christians should approach Christmas and celebrating the birth of Jesus.
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    50 mins
  • What Families Need to Know About Singles and Singles About Families

    What Families Need to Know About Singles and Singles About Families
    Dec 16 2024
    In this episode we dig deeper and look at some of the challenges faced by singles. Doing life together as singles and families can be a challenge? How do we overcome any obstacles? How do singles integrate into families? How should families be inclusive during the festive season? We see in God's Word that He places the lonely into families, but, how is this walked out in practice. Jacques and Janette du Toit, an eldership couple who lead JoshGen Sunningdale PM, Tanya Brandis and Brent Eichstadt, both singles, share perspectives from both sides.
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    42 mins
  • The Heart of Accountability Is Not Control

    The Heart of Accountability Is Not Control
    Dec 9 2024
    The word accountability often conjures up the thought of control and telling people what to do or how to behave. But, the heart of true accountability is not based in control. It's a partnership between believers of allowing people and leaders to speak into your life and help you grow into what is God's best for you. Accountability can be tough when those who love you speak into your life and highlight blindspots that hinder you on your journey to fullness in Christ. In this episode Dan and Sam Barnard, eldership couple from Sunningdale am and Maurice Ras an elder in the life of JoshGen Wellington share some of their journeys to fullness in God through a path of accountability.
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    43 mins
  • Christmas - An Opportunity to Share Your Faith

    Christmas - An Opportunity to Share Your Faith
    Dec 2 2024
    The festive season is upon us and people are getting ready to celebrate Christmas. But not all who celebrate the birth of Jesus are believers. Many use this occasion to pay their annual visit to church. How do we use these opportunities of openness to share the Gospel? Is it any different to the rest of the year? When unsaved family members visit over the holidays how do we share the real meaning of Christmas with them? These and other questions are answered by Dan Barnard and Martin Jansen, elders in the life of JoshGen Church.
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    42 mins
  • The Deadly Impact of Screens on Believers

    The Deadly Impact of Screens on Believers
    Nov 25 2024
    Addiction to screens impacts the brain in the same way as cocaine. The effect of screens is impacting the lives of believers in a very subtle way and it appears like nobody is doing much about it. In this episode we look at the destructiveness of screens to personal health, family life and even devotions. What is too much? How do we get free from the addictive nature of screens? Are we even aware that we are addicted? In this episode Maurice and Juliette Ras, an eldership couple from JoshGen Worcester together with Dan Barnard an elder in the life of JohGen, share some of the statistics that reveal how destructive screens are in the lives of people. They look at keys to freedom from this subtle addiction.
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    46 mins
  • How to Have Spirit Led Friendships

    How to Have Spirit Led Friendships
    Nov 18 2024
    Navigating the minefield of friendships in our congregations, communities, jobs and with those who in the world is always a challenge. Is a spouse sufficient as a friend? What is the basis for godly friendships? How do have friendships with those who are unsaved without compromising? What does God's word have to say about friendship? These questions are answered by Deon and Kim Delport, an eldership couple serving in JoshGen Sea Point, and Phil van der Westhuizen from the Melkbos congregation eldership team.
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    47 mins
  • How Do We Make Jesus Relevant For Today's Youth

    How Do We Make Jesus Relevant For Today's Youth
    Nov 11 2024
    Our current generation of young people faces challenges like never before and the big question is how do we reach them and make Jesus relevant for them? Bridging the generation gap has never been so important. Young people are crying out for family and to be a part of something. How can the church be the church to "youthies"? Luke Watson, an elder in the life of JoshGen, leads the youth across the church and together with youth leaders Tristan, Rosie and Kevin answer these questions.
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    46 mins
  • Responsible Consumption - How We View Read and Listen

    Responsible Consumption - How We View Read and Listen
    Nov 4 2024
    As believers we are moulded by what we listen to, view or read. What should we be watching, listening to or reading online or offline? Which authors, teachers or preachers are kosher? How do we discern which have solid theology or are self-help or motivational cloaked with Christian cliches. In this episode Mike D'Offay, Morne van der Walt and Dan Barnard, elders in the life of JoshGen, give us keys for learning to discern what is safe to consume and what should be wary of.
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    46 mins