The NJ Podcast

Promotion In The Problem Imagine you're at the bottom of a steep, rugged mountain, gazing up at the peak, shrouded in the clouds. You know the climb will be difficult, treacherous even, but the promise of the view from the top, the accomplishment, compels you to start your ascent. Isn't life often like this? Aren't our biggest challenges, our most complex problems, much like this daunting mountain...

Necessary Endings I bought myself a cactus for my office. Everyone always says they're impossible to kill, so I thought, "Perfect! No maintenance." Well, I managed to kill it in two weeks. I overwatered it until it was more of a soggy cucumber than a cactus! Sometimes, even with the best of intentions, we can smother the life out of things that need less, not more, from us. And this leads us to ou...

Growth through it!

You’ve Been Chosen Good morning, Church. You know, the other day, I watched my neighbor's children playing a game of soccer. One of the little boys was always the last to be picked. As they began to play, the little boy fell, slipped, tripped, and pretty much did everything you're not supposed to do in soccer. However, every time he got up, dusted himself off, and with a big grin on his face, woul...

In this episode, we sit down with Lukho, Paballo and Tsiamo. We go deep and lighthearted about what men are getting wrong, going through, and what can be done. The basis of the conversation is the book in progress Father of Man: The 5 Ideals to Better Men. #masculinity #conversations #sports

In this episode we sit down with DJ Minky to talking about all things music as female. Key phrases to characterise Dj Minky's abilities behind the decks are versatility and Passion. Dj Minky, who has always been enamoured with music, started her professional Dj career a year ago.  Minky is open to trying new experiences and does not confine herself to one genre, but her genuine love and passi...

A Restoration Mentality Good morning, church. I want to open up with a little chuckle for you. There was a man who walked into a shop to get his watch fixed. He told the watch repairman that it was an antique, passed down from his great-great-grandfather, and it was precious to him. The watchmaker looked at the watch and then looked back at the man. "Sir," he said with a grin, "this watch is not a...

Staying Connected With God Good morning, church. Let me open today with a little humor. A young boy was praying loudly in his room one night. His father walked by and overheard him saying, "God, if you give me a new bike, I promise to be good for a whole week." The father was about to correct him when he continued, "No, make it a month. No, I know what I'll do. If you give me a new bike, I'll go t...

Greatness is A Lot of Things Done Well Good morning, brothers and sisters! I hope you are all doing well today. Before we dive into our sermon, let me share a funny story with you. There was a renowned chef who prided himself on creating exquisite dishes. One day, a young aspiring chef approached him and asked, "Chef, what is the secret to your greatness?" The renowned chef smiled and replied, "Gr...

Fix Your Character Good morning, brothers and sisters! Before we begin our sermon today, let me share a funny story with you. There once was a man who was known for his quick temper. He would often fly off the handle at the slightest provocation. One day, his friend asked him, "Why do you have such a short fuse?" The man replied, "Well, it runs in my family. My father had a short temper, and so di...

Stop Blaming The Devil Good morning, brothers and sisters! Before we delve into today's sermon, let me share a funny story with you. There was a man who was always blaming the devil for his troubles. Every time something went wrong, he would say, "The devil made me do it!" One day, his friend asked him, "Why do you always blame the devil?" The man replied, "Well, it's easier than admitting that I...

The Gospel of The Word of Faith Good morning, church! Before we begin today’s sermon, let me share a funny story with you. There was a little boy who wanted a bicycle for his birthday. Every night, he'd kneel beside his bed and pray, "Dear God, I've been very good this year, and for my birthday, I'd really like a bike." But as his birthday drew nearer, he began to worry. So he decided to help God...

Dedicate Everything To God Good morning, Church! Before we delve into today's sermon, let me share a funny little anecdote with you. There was a pastor who loved to play golf. One day, he decided to skip Sunday service to enjoy a round of golf on a nearby course. In heaven, the angels were shocked and asked God, "Aren't you going to do anything?" God replied, "Just watch." On his first swing, the...

Being Expelled From The Kingdom of God Good morning, Church! Before we dive into today’s message, let me start with a lighthearted story. There was a little boy named Johnny who loved to play king in his backyard. He built a tiny castle out of cardboard and declared himself the king of his imaginary kingdom. He had a little sister, and he decided that he would expel her from his kingdom for the gr...

In this episode on the conversations segment, we sit down once again after three years with Rebecca Twala. Since the last time we had a conversation she has gone on to complete her (GIBBS) MBA and secure her dream job of being an executive assistant. We uncover her journey of personal growth and triumph over obstacles.

Without God, You Are Nothing Good morning, Church! I hope you all are doing well today. Let me start with a funny story. There was once a very proud woodpecker who claimed he could peck a hole in any tree. One day while pecking at a massive tree, it suddenly got hit by a lightning bolt and split into two. Surprised, the woodpecker flew away, exclaiming, "Goodness, I didn't realize I was that stron...

God Owes You Nothing Good morning, Church! Before we dive into today's sermon, let me share a funny story with you. There was a little boy who prayed one night and said, "God, if you give me a bike, I promise I'll be good for a whole week." The next day, he woke up and found no bike. So he prayed again, "God, if you give me a bike, I promise I'll be good for a whole month!" Still, the next day, th...

He teaches my fingers to war Greetings from the church! Before we get started, allow me to tell you a humorous tale. A young boy and his mother were attending church, and the boy was starting to become restless. Keep quiet, God is watching, his mother hushed. I guess God is good at hide and seek because I can't find Him, the youngster stated as he narrowed his eyes and turned to his mother. kids,...

Burden For The Lost Brothers and Sisters I'd like to kick off today's discussion with some humour. Two fish crashed into a wall of concrete. Turning to face the other, one exclaimed, "Dam!" Well, I hope that made you smile since we are talking about a serious topic today: our responsibility for the lost. Today's verse comes from Luke 15:4–7. "Let's say one of you has 100 sheep, and one of them is...

Big Transitions (Navigating Major Decisions) Good morning, Church! I'd like to share a funny story with you all before we get started. A young man once asked an old man, "How did you make such important decisions in your life?" The old man replied, "Well, if it's a matter of money, I'd flip a coin! It works every time!" The young man, slightly confused, asked, "How can a coin flip help make import...

Truth Seekers (Apologetics) Good morning, church!  I'd like to share with you a little story. My friend George once said, “I’ve got this great metal detector, and I’m going to find buried treasure!” So, George spent every day searching with his metal detector in his backyard. But the only thing he ever found were bottle caps and old nails. One day, his neighbor saw him digging and asked, “Geo...

7 Promises of God Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters! You know, when I was young, my father promised to buy me a bike if I scored A's on my report card. The day the report card came, I rushed home, showed him the straight A's and waited eagerly for my new bike. A week passed, then a month, and still no bike. When I asked him about it, he just smiled and said, "I never said when I'd get you...

What To Do When You Married The Wrong Person Good morning, dear friends! You know, it’s a funny thing about marriage. Before I tie the knot, someone gave me a piece of advice. They said, "Marriage is a 50/50 partnership." After a few years of marriage, I realized they were right - it was 50% joy, 50% confusion, and yes, I know that makes it 100%. That's exactly how confusing marriage can be someti...

God restoring your broken dreams Good morning, brothers and sisters! It’s a joy to see all of you gathered here today. I’d like to open with a little story. I remember when my son was about five, he decided he wanted to be an astronaut. Not for the science or exploration, mind you, but because he heard that ice cream came in tubes up there, and he thought it was the coolest thing. When he realized...

Suicide Good morning church, Let me start by telling you a funny story. A preacher was completing a temperance sermon. With great expression he said, "If I had all the beer in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river!" The congregation nodded their approval. With even greater emphasis he added, "And if I had all the wine in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river, too!" The pe...