Buli Makhubo
REFINE
Welcome to REFINE, the podcast where we bridge the gap between knowing God’s Word on Sunday and living it out every day. Salvation through Christ isn’t just about comfort or feeling good. It’s a call to freedom. To victory. To abundance. It’s an invitation to a life that bears real fruit. Here, we’re discipled, cultivated, challenged, and refined so our faith moves beyond passive Christianity into active personal transformation in every aspect of our lives
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Buli Makhubo
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
Your Sentiments Are Stopping You From Fully Obeying God 07.07.2026 33:08
Sometimes the greatest obstacle to complete obedience isn't rebellion—it's the emotions we refuse to surrender. This episode explores how sentiment, misplaced compassion, and emotional attachment can keep us from fully yielding to God's will. If this conversation challenges you, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s rebuilding their life, and leave a review so more people can find it...
Are You Performing or Transforming? - Rediscovering the Heart of Following Jesus 30.06.2026 55:41
In today's Christian culture, it's easy to become consumed with appearances, platforms, and personalities. We know our favorite preachers, quote influential leaders, and master Christian language, yet many of us have neglected the One we claim to follow. Somewhere along the way, Christianity became more about performing for people than being transformed by Christ. In this episode, we explo...
Single or Married, It's Not About You: Returning to God's Original Design ft Faith Matilo 23.06.2026 1:18:00
When marriage reflects God's heart, it becomes more than a relationship—it becomes a catalyst for restoration and revival Marriage was never meant to be merely a milestone, a status, or the fulfillment of our personal desires. In this episode, we explore God's blueprint for marriage and why His design extends far beyond romance & personal expectations. Whether you are single, engaged, or married,...
The Consequence Of Living In Offence 10.06.2026 1:18:58
Offence is one of the enemy's most subtle and destructive weapons. It often disguises itself as justified hurt, righteous anger, or self protection, but beneath the surface it becomes a trap that keeps us bound, bitter, and spiritually stagnant. In this episode, Ps Nonhlanhla Gcabashe, author of the book The Unoffendable Heart, unpacks how offence distorts our perspective, damages relationship...
I Need To Nurture The Seed 07.04.2026 21:28
In the season 2 finale I speak about the reason for our short break ( Nurturing The Seed) , the mistakes I made that I don't want to make anymore and my recent encounter with my Spiritual Father that is truly such a defining line in the sand of my life right now
Is Your Identity Your Idol ? - Out Of Compromise And Living By Conviction 31.03.2026 58:20
You can “tick Christian” on a form and still feel split in two. We sat down for an unfiltered talk about identity in Christ, and why so many of us hit a wall where we don’t recognize ourselves anymore. That scary moment isn’t always loud rebellion. Sometimes it’s quiet compromise that stacks up until your life looks nothing like what you say you believe. We get honest about grief, conviction, and...
The Pleasure That Delays Your Destiny - The Consequences Of Sexual Sin 24.03.2026 52:50
A moment can feel small when you’re in it, but what if it’s quietly shaping your future? We sit down for an honest, Scripture-rooted conversation about sexual sin, not as a purity performance, but as a real fight for freedom, identity, and destiny. We talk about how compromise often starts with curiosity or loneliness, then turns into a cycle that feels impossible to break and why the Bible doesn’...
When Passion Is Demanded - But Pain Is Ignored 17.03.2026 47:08
You can’t hurt me and then dictate the terms of my healing. That line sets the tone for a real, practical conversation about sex, trust, and emotional safety in marriage and why the bedroom often reflects what’s happening everywhere else. We break down a crucial distinction that many couples miss: low libido versus low desire for your spouse. Low libido can be physiological or psychological, shape...
The Cost Of A Loose Tongue - Guard Your Tongue, Guard Your Life 10.03.2026 46:43
Ever felt a nudge to share a fresh dream and then watched momentum vanish? We unpack why some words should be whispered to God before they’re shouted to the world—and how learning the difference can protect your calling, your relationships, and your peace. With Busisiwe Mothudi joining Buli Makhubo, we move from platitudes to practice: how to measure vulnerability by the Holy Spirit, how to discer...
Saved... But Where's The Fruit? 03.03.2026 27:41
Ever felt the tension between what God promised and what your week actually looks like? We go straight at that gap and name it: transformation—the “missing middle” between salvation and a life that truly bears fruit. Instead of chasing quick wins or vague motivation, we walk through a simple, repeatable framework: align with God’s design, abide in his presence, and become through steady cycles of...
Adult Friendships Through Changing Seasons: Our Story, Our Mistakes & God's Grace 24.02.2026 1:07:31
Together, we revisit how our circle formed through prayer, fasting, and Thursday-night intercession, then test those roots against the weight of real life: early marriage, babies, ministry demands, career pivots, and the long, hidden seasons where God asks for everything and explains almost nothing. We talk candidly about purpose in friendship and why it matters for more than warm feelings. Each o...
Conflict Without Casualties - Let's Rewrite The Marriage Conflict Code 17.02.2026 57:42
Fights happen. What you do next decides whether your home becomes a greenhouse for trust or a hallway of slammed doors. We open up about the “good fight” and the systems that keep a covenant strong—practical tools, real stories, and a Spirit-led approach that helps couples repair fast and build lasting unity. We start by resetting the order: reconciliation before worship. From there, we explore ho...
Forgiveness as Obedience, Freedom as the Reward 10.02.2026 48:57
Forgiveness sounds noble until your body tenses at a name, a memory, or a room. We go straight to the core: why unforgiveness quietly locks you out of peace, progress, and the presence you’re praying to feel. Drawing from Ephesians 4:31-32 and Matthew 6:14-15, we explore how spiritual principles operate like laws—break them and you feel the weight, keep them and your heart breathes again. This isn...
You’re Not Late—You’re Being Made, And That Changes Everything 03.02.2026 34:06
When the calendar shouts “show up,” what if wisdom whispers “slow down”? Today we open a raw, timely conversation about hidden seasons—those stretches where God forms character away from the spotlight—and why they’re not punishment but protection. With Pastor Koketso Molaolwe, we unpack the difference between being intentionally hidden and being stuck in obscurity, and we explore how early success...
EVERYONE NEEDS THIS IN 2026: TO BE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT 27.01.2026 20:07
Missed closers, fresh start, real talk. We kick off 2026 by owning last year’s lessons and setting a new standard: be led by the Holy Spirit in what you plan, how you show up, and the choices you make. No more mismatched motives or goals borrowed from the loudest voice in the room—this is about heart work that fuels real fruit. I share five personal nuggets from 2025 that reframed everything: God...
Consecration Before the Promise: Why Obedience Precedes Breakthrough 07.10.2025 37:40
Promises don’t break; people do—when we skip the prerequisite that unlocks them. Today we get honest about consecration: what it is, why it matters now, and how to practice it without turning faith into a checklist. We anchor in Joshua 3:5—“Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you”—and explore the gap between revelation and realization, where obedience becomes...
The Cost of the Cross: Releasing What You Love To Fully Pursue Christ 23.09.2025 35:03
Following Christ demands more than aesthetic Christianity; it requires the difficult journey of allowing Jesus to be not just our Savior but the Lord of our entire life. • Praise Mwelase shares her background growing up in a Christian household and her path to the entertainment industry • The difference between acknowledging Jesus as Savior versus surrendering to Him as Lord • How career success...
Double Dates & Separation: Navigating Couple Friendships 16.09.2025 39:45
When was the last time you thought about the complex dance of couple friendships? Those relationships that form when marriages intertwine, creating communities that laugh together, pray together, and sometimes even weather the storm when one marriage doesn't survive. In this raw, honest conversation, we dive deep into the beautiful mess of couple friendships – exploring everything from the st...
Fathers are parents too: Redefining What It Means to Be a Dad 09.09.2025 38:09
What does it truly mean to be a present father? Beyond showing up at occasional soccer games or providing financially, the depth of fatherhood remains murky territory for many men—especially those who grew up without strong father figures themselves. This eye-opening conversation with Sbu Zikalala takes us on a journey across continents as he shares how moving from South Africa to Taiwan completel...
Whose Voice Is Steering Your Life? 02.09.2025 30:57
We're in a critical season of shifting where the voices we listen to will determine our direction and decisions. Guard your heart, for out of it flow the decisions that will steer your entire life. • When things reach our ears, they affect our heart, and our decisions are a result of what we hear • The voice of distraction pulls our attention away from God's mandate without being inheren...
Your marriage bed doesn't have to be a battlefield. 26.08.2025 34:53
Movies portray an idealized version of marriage where the honeymoon phase never ends, but real intimacy often includes unexpected challenges that couples aren't prepared to discuss openly. • Sexual compatibility isn't automatic but requires active cultivation through communication and effort • Understanding each other's desires and expectations is fundamental to building a healthy s...
Navigating Seasons of Shift: When God Says "It's Time to Move" 19.08.2025 46:38
Navigating seasons of shift requires understanding the difference between stewarding what God gives versus owning it as our identity. When God leads us through transitions, we must learn to recognize the signals and trust His provision for what comes next. • The biblical story of Elijah at the brook illustrates how God provides in one season before calling us to move • Spiritual maturity develops...
Marriage Beyond the Social Media Feed 12.08.2025 45:45
Marriage is a divine institution designed by God, not a performance measured by social media standards or external validation. We explore how to navigate relationships in today's digital landscape where "couple goals" are often defined by superficial displays rather than substantive connection. • Social media creates unrealistic expectations of perfect relationships • Most marriages...
God doesn't want your comfort, He wants your obedience. 04.08.2025 33:21
Are you burying your talents in the ground because of fear? That's exactly what today's powerful conversation with Tamia Nontsikelelo, founder of Tol-Thema, a modest fashion brand, challenges us to examine. Tamia's journey from accounting student to successful fashion entrepreneur didn't follow the expected path. While still in university, she felt an inexplicable divine urgenc...
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