Why does a good and loving God allow suffering? Is it part of the believer’s walk with Him—or a sign that something is wrong? These are deep questions that many of us wrestle with, especially in seasons of hardship. In this episode, we take an honest look at what the Bible teaches about trials, tribulations, and suffering. We’ll explore whether suffering is tied to sin, and why Scripture tells us to “count it all joy” when we face various trials, as James 1 reminds us. Is God distant in our pain, or is He doing something deeper through it? Let’s open the Word together and discover how suffering fits into the life of faith—and how it can shape us, refine us, and even draw us closer to God. Clarence Rule and Donovan Sheppard, elders in the life of JoshGen and Pam Marais share their experiences of trials, grief and trauma and how God has used it for His good in their lives.
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Freedom From the Destructive Power of Porn
Disclaimer: This podcast contains testimony and discussions about pornography and sexual brokenness. While we speak with grace and truth, some content may be sensitive for younger listeners. Parental guidance is advised.Pornography destroys from the inside out—but there is hope. This podcast is for both men and women on the journey toward restoration and freedom. Through vulnerable testomony and truth-filled insight, we’ll explore how the power of Jesus breaks the chains of pornography and defeats the lies of Satan. In Him, we find forgiveness, deep healing, inner renewal, and lasting transformation—freedom that restores hearts, minds, and identities. We’ll also uncover how to walk in purity, guard our hearts, and live in the light through the power of the Holy Spirit, godly community, and renewing our minds with truth. Andrew and Liz, a JoshGen eldership couple, together with Adam Cox on the Milnerton eldership team, share testimonies and insights around freedom from the destructive power of porn.
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Walking With Confidence - The Assurance of Salvation
Assurance of salvation is one of the most vital truths every believer must grasp. God hasn’t called us merely to know about Him, but to walk confidently as His sons and daughters. Yet for many, a quiet question lingers: Am I truly saved? What does it really mean to have assurance of my salvation?When can I know for certain? These aren’t just theological ideas — they touch the very core of how we do life together, how we worship, and how we endure through life’s trials. In this episode, we’ll explore what the Word teaches about assurance. We’ll look at the role of faith and fruit, and how our confidence isn’t based on our performance, but on the finished, unshakeable work of Jesus Christ.Luke Hulley and Michael d'Offay, elders in the life of JoshGen, share some of their insights with us.
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The Prosperity Gospel - Exposing A Different Gospel
In today’s episode, we’re addressing a subject that has deeply influenced many lives in different contexts and continents — the prosperity gospel. While it often comes wrapped in the language of faith, confession and blessing, it distorts the very heart of Christ’s Gospel message and leads many into confusion, disappointment, and crisis of faith. The truth is, following Jesus doesn’t mean we’re spared from suffering — believers still go through trials, hardship, and even persecution. But in the midst of it all, we are promised His presence, His grace, and eternal life. Our aim today isn’t to attack people, but to lovingly bring clarity, expose error, and point us back to the true Gospel — a Gospel of grace, not greed; of Christ and not consumerism. Johane Musviba, Michael D'Offay and Dylan Jones, elders in the life of JoshGen, share their thoughts and bring correction around this controversial subject.
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Performance - Is It a Kingdom Value?
In our secular world from sport to business to entertainment we are judged how well we perform. But, can this be transferred to the Kingdom? Is performance a value we can subscribe to? How do we measure success in the Kingdom? How does Jesus view performance? Does it fit in or is it opposed to Biblical principles? Our team of elders, Dan Barnard, Luke Hulley and Neil Greig bring a perspective of where performance fits in our lives both secular and ministry.
The paradox of the Christian faith involves losing one's life to find it and dying to oneself to gain it (Mark 8:34-35). As citizens of heaven we work, study, love and live here on the earth. The podcast features real conversations aimed at helping believers live for Christ while being grounded in the truth as they navigate life in this secular world. Hosted by Wayne Turner and Nadene Badenhorst for Joshua Generation Church with Michael d'Offay giving eldership oversight.
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