Dying to Live Podcast

The question of whether there is a real place called hell has been contested over generations. But, what does the Bible say about hell? Is it a real place? Do people go there for eternity or is temporary? Does the denial of the doctrine of hell negate the whole Gospel? If there is a real place called hell then why aren't believers energized to preach the Gospel more? Our team for today, Mike Davie...

Why should we celebrate Easter? Are there any reasons why we shouldn't? How should we celebrate Easter? Has Easter not been corrupted by the easter bunny and easter eggs? In this episode we see how Jesus and His resurrection are central to Easter. And, no matter how paganism and commercialism has influenced it traditionally, we need to keep the real reason for Easter "the real reason" which is the...

Walking in the Spirit is essential to our walk with Jesus as believers. What does it mean to walk in step with the Holy Spirit? How do this on a daily basis? Where do our renewed minds fit into this? Some call themselves people of the Word while others people of the Spirit. What is the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Word of God? Melanie du Toit, who is a prophetic voice in the life o...

In this episode we hear the amazing adoption stories of two couples as they share their remarkable journeys to adoption. How did they hear God's voice? When did they know it was right for them? Where did their journeys start and how did they overcome the many challenges? Two eldership couples, Kate and Ian Jonker and Abby and Brett Bevan share their very personal adoption stories of how God led th...

Before we answer how to get the most out of our Bibles, we should ask the question of why we need to read our Bibles regularly. How much should we read daily? Should we spend much time in the Old Testament as New Testament believers? After reading the whole Bible how do we dig deeper? These and other questions are answered by our team, Mike D'Offay, Luke Hulley, elders in the life of JoshGen, toge...

Jesus came to reconcile us to God through His death on the cross. The is the most powerful miracle He ever performed, yet, we see Christian marriages destroyed or crippled by Satan. Many people see and believe in healings and miracles as the ultimate power of God but when it comes to marriages in trouble often will head down the divorce route. But, God is primarily in the reconciliation business a...

There are times in our lives when God feels far away and life feels like a wilderness. Where is God when this happens? Is He there with us or has He removed Himself? Can an omnipresent God be distant? How do faith and the emotional sense of God's presence play out in situations like this? Melanie du Toit, a prophetic voice in JoshGen and Michael D'Offay with Brett Bevan, both elders within the lif...

At what age should a parent or Kids Church team introduce a child to Jesus? Is there a minimum age at which we should do this? What about baptism? Is there a minimum age? Should parents give their consent? Is leading a child to salvation the responsibiity of the parents or the church? These are some of the tough questions our two guest eldership couples who lead JoshGen's kids ministry, Deon and K...

In a world where there is no morality, ethical standards are flexible and society does what the latest fad demands, is the Bible still relevant? Can we trust the Bible? Can we trust the whole Bible? These are some of the questions that bring doubt to the minds of especially our younger generation of believers. Our team of elders, Mike D'Offay, Dan Barnard and Luke Hulley dig deeper and explore som...

With the recent fire devastation in California and the world coverage of the disaster coupled with social media reporting many Christians are asking the question, "Does God judge the world through natural disasters?" Are Christians protected from disasters? What does the Bible say about God and His judgement? Does God use natural disasters for His own purposes? These and other questions are answer...

When it comes to new year resolutions, planning or goalsetting everyone has an opinion on what is right and what isn't. What should our response be to the pressures of planning or new year resolutions? What is the godly response? How do we achieve a balance between the two? In this episode our team answers these questions and others, BUT, the consensus is that the key response should be pressing i...

***PODCAST CONTAINS TESTIMONY THAT MAY IMPACT SENSITIVE LISTENERS*** This is the riveting testimony and dramatic journey of a talented young man who experienced mental illness at school which developed into full schizophrenia at university and took his life in a downward spiral on a very dark journey. Culminating in a tragic event and resulting in his arrest and committal to Valkenburg Psychiatric...

In this episode we ask the question, is supernatural healing still relevant and if so how do we exercise the gift of healing? Should everyone be healed? What if you are not healed, has God let you down? Does it depend on our faith or the faith of the one praying for healing? There are many theologies around healing so how do we know what to believe? These and other questions are answered, together...

At first glance you might answer...everyone knows who Andrew Selley is. But, with the growth of our congregations, a new JoshGen leader in South Africa and Andrew leading JoshGen internationally from the USA, not everyone knows him or his story. We chat with him about his personal testimony, how JoshGen started and how he views the future with JoshGen and the Four12 partnership of churches.

The words, spiritual authority, can bring security or ring warning bells of control and abuse. How do we understand true spiritual authority? What does the Bible have to say about authority? Do people within the body of Christ have authority over others? Authority has been used for control, abuse and personal gain yet it is one of the most amazing gifts God has given the church. With so much to un...

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...

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 ar...

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 v...

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...

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 Jane...

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 high...

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...

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...

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 eldersh...

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...