DISCLAIMER: This podcast should be listened to with discretion as it includes discussion of a sexual nature and may not be appropriate for younger listeners.In this second part of our conversation, we move from the “why” to the “how.” Joining us are Mike D’Offay, an elder in the life of JoshGen, and Christian counselor Pierre van der Westhuizen. Together we take a more practical look at what it means to walk alongside those who are sexually broken—how to create a safe, gospel-centered environment, how to respond wisely in the moment, and how to discern the next faithful step in each person’s journey toward freedom and wholeness in Christ. Whether you’re a community leader, elder, or simply a believer who wants to love people well, this episode explores real situations and biblical principles that help us minister with both the compassion of Jesus and the courage of His truth, keeping restoration—not perfection—as our goal.
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Is My Church the Best Church?
When we talk about the church, it’s natural to ask: “Is my church the best? How does it compare to others? Should I even be thinking that way?” These are questions many believers wrestle with at some point in their journey. On the one hand, we want to be grateful and committed to the local body God has placed us in. On the other hand, we can’t ignore that churches differ—in teaching, culture, priorities, and health.The challenge is this: how do we evaluate a church without falling into judgmental comparison? The real standard is not whether my church is bigger, more exciting, or seems to worship better than another—it’s whether it aligns with the Word of God and follows the New Testament pattern for the church. Scripture, not personal preference, is the measure by which every church must ultimately be weighed.So in this episode, together with our guests Michael D'Offay and Luke Hulley, we’ll look to the Bible’s teaching on what defines a faithful church, consider how to weigh the strengths and weaknesses of a local fellowship, and explore how to do so in a way that is humble, God-honouring, and rooted in love for Christ’s bride—the church.
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Connection Before Correction - Disciplining Children
How do we discipline our children in a way that trains hearts and shapes character, reflecting the patient way our heavenly Father trains and teaches us?Too often, discipline is mistaken for punishment—but true biblical discipline is a process of discipling while guiding our children toward wisdom, maturity, and adulthood. We believe correction begins with connection: communication before correction, and no expectation without communication.It’s about shepherding their hearts, not simply controlling their behaviour. Together we’ll explore practical steps and truths that will help parents nurture faith, build trust, and lead their children toward a personal relationship with Jesus. Join us as we discover discipline that disciples rather than punishes.
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Ministering to the Sexually Broken - Part 1
DISCLAIMER: This podcast should be listened to with discretion as it includes discussion of a sexual nature and may not be appropriate for younger listeners.In this episode, we sit down with Mike Davies, an elder in the life of JoshGen, and Christian counselor Pierre van der Westhuizen to talk about ministering to those who are sexually broken. The conversation is for ordinary saints, community leaders, and elders who want to walk faithfully with people in sexual brokenness. Sexual brokenness often flows from both the sins we commit and the sins committed against us. Our journey with them must hold together the warmth of Christ’s love and the clarity of His truth. Together we explore how the local church can offer wise, compassionate counsel—discerning when to shepherd someone ourselves and when to involve trained Christian counselors or other trusted experts—so that love, empathy, and a Christ-centered confrontation of sin remain in proper balance.
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AI, Truth & The Believer
In this episode, Dylan Jones and Mike Davies—elders in the life of JoshGen—join Alain Joffe, a digital specialist with a focus on AI, to tackle one of today’s most urgent topics: artificial intelligence. AI is transforming communication, decision-making, ethics, and even how we live out our faith in Christ. Together they ask: How can Christians discern truth in an era of deepfakes and data manipulation? What theological questions arise from machine learning, automation, and the rise of general AI? And how should church elders, leaders and believers respond to these ethical and pastoral challenges? This conversation offers a biblically grounded guide to help the Church think clearly, respond wisely, and stay faithful in a rapidly changing digital world.[DISCLAIMER: This intro was not written by AI :-)]
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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