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, l...
The Bible doesn't give us clear commands on how to fast, how often or when to fast. But Jesus clearly implies it by saying "When you fast.." Perhaps the lack of clear guidelines is a reason why fasting isn't regarded by many as an important spiritual discipline. In this episode our team gives evidence with remarkable testimonies about fasting and how it has made an deep impact in the lives of many. It's not about giving up, sacrificing or twisting God's arm to do something for us, but rather, taking time to focus on God and drawing closer to Him that has the impact. Through fasting God changes us and impacts those around us for His purposes and the kingdom.
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How to Hear the Voice of God in Community
Finding God's will and hearing His voice is very personal yet at the same time it is not? We are a part of a community of believers and everything we do has a knock-on effect within the local church. So, do we seek God's will alone or do our leaders find God's will for us? When do we go to leaders and ask for guidance? Whose responsibility is it for the final decision? These and other questions are answered by Dan Barnard, an elder in the life of JoshGen, and Morne and Erina van der Walt, an eldership couple who lead the work of JoshGen in South Africa.
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How to Resolve Conflict
Jesus prayed His final prayer in the garden and asked the Father that his followers would be united. The biggest challenge to unity is conflict. How do we resolve conflict amongst believers? What does the Bible say about resolving conflict? What do we do when we reach a stalemate? As broken people we often are the barriers to resolution. These questions and others are answered by our panel, Phil van der Westhuizen, Kim Delport and Luke Hulley, who serve the body within the life of JoshGen.Â
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Should Christians Celebrate Christmas
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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Loving Singles Into Family
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.
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 Michael d'Offay with Joshua Generation Church.
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