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Ever feel like your family dynamic is a bit of a mess? You are in good company. In this opening episode of our new series, Joseph , Lee-Ann dives into the chaotic, highly flawed family history of one of the Bible's most famous figures. From glaring parental favouritism and a flashy robe of many colours to sibling jealousy that spirals into pure hatred, Joseph’s story starts in a place of deep...

In this episode, we bring you the wrap-up of our "When You Pray" series as Paul dives deep into the transformative shift where we move from adoration into the postures of Ask and Yield. Walking through the last half of the Lord’s Prayer, this final message unpacks what it truly means to depend on God for our daily bread, navigate the messy but freeing reality of forgiveness, and lean int...

In our latest episode, we dive into the powerful, life-giving practice of Rejoicing as we walk through the opening movements of the Lord’s Prayer: “Hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done.” Drawing on both timeless scripture and fascinating neuroscience, which reveals that our brain’s "joy centre" never loses its capacity to grow, this message reminds us that we were...

In a world consumed by anxious toil and a relentless culture of hurry, our latest podcast episode invites you to hit pause and realign your heart with what matters most. Grounded in the timeless wisdom of the Lord’s Prayer and Psalm 127, Paul challenges us to transition from competing with God to truly worshipping Him, revealing that the ultimate destination of our spiritual journey is not just a...

What if prayer wasn't our last resort, but our first response? In Week 2 of our When you pray series, we dive straight into the Book of Acts to uncover the incredible power and pattern of apostolic prayer. This episode challenges us to trade the limitations of human strategy for the limitless power of divine intervention. From shaken rooms and miraculous prison escapes to the "compound in...

Welcome back to the Next Gen Podcast. In this episode, we’re talking about a topic close to our hearts at CG Sea Point: helping our kids build a real, authentic relationship with Jesus through prayer. We know that raising kids who love God and love people doesn't just happen at church on Sundays - it’s nurtured at home in the everyday moments. If you’ve ever wondered how to move past rigid bed...

In this episode, Paul kicks off our new series, When You Pray, by exploring what it truly means to step into "the secret place" of prayer. Grounded in Matthew 6:5-8, Paul unpacks Jesus' core teachings on prayer through a three-part framework: The Warning against performing for others, The Invitation to shut the door and meet with a Father who sees in secret, and The Correction to aba...

In this episode of The Beautiful Resistance, Sheldon dives into Matthew 6 to unpack the hidden traps of people-pleasing and why it ultimately fails us. Rooted in the counter-cultural teachings of Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount , this session exposes how chasing human approval only delivers temporary rewards , breeds hidden resentment , and fractures our intimacy with God. By shifting our focus from t...

We live in a culture obsessed with winning, being right, and getting the last word, but does "getting even" ever actually leave us satisfied? In this episode, we unpack Jesus’ famous (and often misunderstood) advice on "turning the other cheek" and "walking the second mile." By looking at these first-century references, we discover they weren't calls to be a doorm...

Ever felt like you’re doing "fine," yet there’s a lingering sense of unease you just can’t shake? We often label our struggles as "stress," "personality quirks," or "just a bad day," but what if there is something deeper beneath the surface? Together, we’ll be unmasking the "respectable" sins we love to excuse - things like anxiety, pride, and ingr...

In this week’s teaching, Paul explores Jesus’ call to total integrity in Matthew 5:33-37. Jesus confronts the ancient habit of using elaborate oaths to mask dishonesty, inviting us instead to a life where a simple "Yes" or "No" is sufficient. The message provides a "deeper diagnosis" of our speech, revealing how lies often stem from heart idols - like the need for app...

The Beautiful Resistance: Week 8 - Marriage, Divorce & Grace. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the complexities of marriage, divorce, and grace as part of The Beautiful Resistance series. We explore the shifting marital landscape - where fewer people are marrying and divorce rates are climbing - and contrast these trends with Jesus’ radical teaching on the sanctity of the marital bond...

In this week’s episode, Paul dives into the challenging topic of Lust, using Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5:27-30 to explore how we can live with integrity in a hyper-sexualised culture. We move beyond simple rules to discuss the "Integrity of Sex," contrasting a transactional "Contract" mindset with the "Covenant" model a relational foundation based on identity, trust,...

In a world that often validates - and even celebrates - outrage as a primary tool for change, Jesus invites us into a radical and "beautiful resistance" against the destructive power of anger. This week, we explore the profound shift from external compliance to internal transformation, looking at how anger impacts our relationships with ourselves, others, and God. By understanding the de...

In this week’s Easter Encounters, we follow Mary Magdalene’s journey from the depths of grief at an empty tomb to the transformative hope of the resurrection. Standing outside the tomb weeping, Mary initially mistakes the risen Jesus for a gardener until He speaks her name, illustrating that the essence of Christianity is not just a set of historical facts, but a personal relationship where the Sa...

Description: In this week's Easter Encounters, we examine the trial where the notorious prisoner Barabbas was set free while Jesus, the innocent Christ, was condemned to death. Though Pilate’s wife warned him of Jesus’ righteousness and Pilate himself questioned what evil Jesus had done, the persuaded crowd demanded the release of the guilty and the crucifixion of the sinless. This moment illustra...

Are you looking for the King you want, or the King you actually need? In the second instalment of our Easter Encounters series, Lee dives into the dramatic tension of Holy Week, where the conflicting expectations of religious leaders and revolutionaries collided with the humble reality of Jesus. From the palm branches of the "Royal Entry" to the startling choice of a donkey over a war ho...

In John 11, Jesus arrives at the tomb of his friend Lazarus four days too late — or so it seems. What follows is one of the most dramatic encounters in Scripture, revealing who Jesus is, what he is like, and what he came to do. You can find our full series page and resources here: https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/easter-encounters

Next Gen x Tech Bear Online The algorithm is loud, but the voice of God is clearer. Join Jessie and Mark from Tech Bear Online for a punchy, practical conversation on navigating the digital roar. This isn’t just about "tech tips" - it’s about discipleship. We explore how to stop our devices from becoming "functional saviours" and how to reclaim our hearts and minds for Christ....

In a world where 57% of people describe themselves as "addicted" to their phones , our digital lives have become a squeeze of constant manipulation designed to consume as much of our conscious attention as possible. From the great rewiring"of childhood causing an epidemic of mental illness to South Africans spending over 56% of their waking hours staring at screens , the price of ou...

This week, we dive into Romans 12:1–2 with a powerful message titled “How God Motivates His People.” What really drives lasting change in our lives? Too often we’re shaped by pressure, guilt, fear, or expectation - but the gospel offers a very different motivation. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to live a life transformed by God’s mercy rather than squeezed into the patterns of th...

In this episode, we dive into Matthew 5:17-20 to explore Jesus’ profound relationship with the Old Testament. Far from abolishing the Law, Jesus reveals himself as its ultimate fulfillment - the perfect high priest and sacrifice who embodies everything the prophets foretold. We discuss the challenge of living a "beautiful resistance" in a world of moral compromise, moving beyond the exte...

In our latest episode, Paul challenges us to reclaim our identity as the salt of the earth and the light of the world in an age of deep cultural compromise. We tackle the modern tension between "following your inner light" and the radical, sacrificial devotion to Jesus that actually brings about justice and change. This isn't just a call to be "good people" - it is a summon...

In this episode of The Beautiful Resistance, Paul Maughan explores the second half of the Beatitudes, revealing how the Sermon on the Mount describes the life we live when the Holy Spirit has His way with us. From the call to be truly merciful and pure in heart to the "great paradox" that the church is often most intense when facing cultural hostility, we dive into what it looks like to...

Paul Maughan continues our series The Beautiful Resistance as we journey through Matthew 5 to 7. This week we look at Matthew 5:1 to 6, where Jesus opens the Sermon on the Mount and reveals the upside down nature of God’s Kingdom. Those the world often overlooks are called blessed as they receive Him. Join us as we celebrate the generous love of God and the surprising beauty of life in His Kingdom...