The NJ Podcast

Doctrine of Demons Good morning, Church Family! I trust everyone is in high spirits today. Before we dive into our topic for today, let's share a moment of laughter.  Once, a Sunday school teacher asked her class, "Where does the devil live?" A little boy quickly replied, "In our bathroom!" The surprised teacher asked, "Why do you say that?" The boy innocently responded, "Because every mornin...

Eschatology, the study of the end times. Good morning, church family! I trust everyone is well. Let me kick-start today's sermon with a bit of humor.  One day a boy asked his father, "Dad, what will the end of the world be like?" His father, a known prankster, replied, "Well son, it will be just like the beginning. There will be a lot of noise, lots of fire and brimstone, and then poof - dark...

Overcoming Pornography Good morning, church family. I trust you’re all doing well this morning. You know, sometimes it’s good to start with a little humor. So, here’s a quick funny story. Three boys are in the schoolyard bragging about their fathers. The first boy says, "My dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, they give him $50." The second boy says, "That's nothing....

Hatred To Those Who Hurt You Good morning, church family! I hope you're all feeling blessed today. Let me start with a little humor to lighten your hearts. A man returned home from church one Sunday and his wife asked, "How was the sermon?" The man, still angry from the sermon, replied, "The pastor had the audacity to preach about forgiving our enemies!" His wife, slightly taken aback, asked, "Wel...

The two new commandments Good morning, church family! Let's start off with a little humor today. A four-year-old boy was asked to return thanks before dinner. The family members bowed their heads in expectation. The boy began his prayer, thanking God for all his friends, naming them one by one. Then he thanked God for Mommy, Daddy, brother, sister, Grandma, and Grandpa. Then he began to thank God...

The Ninth Commandment Good morning, church family! Before we delve into today's teaching, I want to share a funny incident with you all. The Sunday school teacher asked her class, "Now, children, do you all know what the sin of lying is?" Little Johnny's hand shot up like lightning and he answered, "Yes, ma'am. It's when you tell the truth, but nobody believes you!" Well, I think Johnny may have m...

Tenth Commandment Good morning, church family! I'd like to begin with a funny story. There was a little boy named Timmy, who, when asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, said, "I want to be a billionaire, have a beautiful wife and three kids, and when I die, I want to go out like my grandfather did - peacefully in his sleep, not screaming like all the passengers in his car."  It's humoro...

The Eighth Commandment Good morning, church!  Before we delve into our sermon, I'd like to share a little story with you. A young boy came home from Sunday school one day, proudly announcing to his mother, "Mom, guess what? We learned about a man today who got swallowed by a whale and then stolen by pirates!" With a bemused smile, his mother asked, "Oh, is that so? And what was this man's nam...

The Seventh Commandment Good morning, Church! A little story to start us off today: A Sunday School teacher was explaining the seventh commandment to her class. "Thou shall not commit adultery," she said, "Does anyone know what adultery means?" A little girl in the back raised her hand high and confidently said, "Adultery is when a grown-up lies about their age!" Well, not quite the right answer,...

The Sixth Commandment Brothers and Sisters! You know, there's a humorous story about a Sunday school teacher who was teaching her class about the Ten Commandments. She was discussing the commandments in depth, and when she reached the sixth commandment, she asked her students if any of them knew what "You shall not murder" means. A little boy raised his hand and said, "It means you must not kill s...

In the follow up episode, we chat again with Karabo Kerry in this unfiltered conversation on masculinity.

The Fourth Commandment Good morning, Church! Let me begin today with a light-hearted story. There was a pastor who went out golfing every single Saturday, without fail. One beautiful Saturday, he was about to head out the door when his wife reminded him, "Honey, isn't it time you obeyed the fourth commandment, 'Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy'?" The pastor, quick on his feet, replied wit...

The Fifth Commandment Good morning, Church! I want to start with a little story today. A young boy was struggling with his math homework and asked his father for help. "Dad, can you help me solve this problem?" The father looked at the problem and then at his son, "Son, I'd love to help, but remember the fifth commandment, 'Honor your father and your mother.' It's been many years since I solved th...

The Third Commandment Good morning, Church! I heard a story recently about a pastor who was teaching a group of young children about the Ten Commandments. He was explaining each commandment in turn, making it as simple as possible. When he reached the third commandment, "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain," he asked the children if they knew what it meant. One little boy's ha...

The Second Commandment Good morning, Church! I want to start our time together with a lighthearted story. There was a little boy named Jimmy who had a deep love for drawing. One day, after church, he decided to draw a picture of God. His mother, seeing him furiously scribbling with his crayons, chuckled and said, "But Jimmy, no one knows what God looks like!" Without missing a beat, Jimmy replied,...

Forgetting God leads to hell Good morning, Church! I'd like to start today with a light-hearted story. There was a young boy who was quite forgetful. His mother would constantly chide him about his forgetfulness. One day, she told him to go to the store to buy some eggs. She reminded him over and over again, "Remember, we need eggs. Don't forget the eggs!" But, by the time the boy got to the store...

Thou shall have no other Gods Good morning, Church! I'd like to start with a little story to lighten the mood. There was a little boy who loved his action figures. He'd spend all day setting up epic battles between superheroes and villains. One day, his grandmother, trying to instill some biblical wisdom, told him, "Remember, dear, the Bible says we should have no other gods before the Lord." The...

Nobody Voted God In and No One Can Vote Him Out Good morning, Church! Let's kick things off with a bit of humour today. There was once a young girl who was learning about the government in school, and she was very impressed with the concept of democracy. So, one Sunday, she asked her Sunday school teacher, "Did the angels vote God in?" The teacher chuckled and replied, "No, sweetheart. God's reign...

God is in control Good morning, Church! Let's start with a chuckle today. There's an old joke about a man who is driving in a thick fog. He is completely lost and has no idea where he is going. In his desperation, he looks up and sees a sign: "God is the way." Overwhelmed with relief, he follows the sign... and drives straight into a tree. As he stumbles out of the car, he looks up at the sign aga...

How to Read and Interpret the Bible Good morning, Church! I want to start with a funny little story. A Sunday School teacher was explaining to her class how Lot’s wife looked back and turned into a pillar of salt. Little Johnny, always the curious one, raised his hand and said, “That’s nothing. My mom looked back while she was driving, and she turned into a telephone pole!” Our theme today is “How...

Who Do You Say I Am? Good morning, Church! Let's begin with a little humor. There were two men, Fred and Bob, who were avid baseball fans. One day, they were discussing what happens when one dies. Fred asked Bob, "Do you think there's baseball in heaven?" Bob replied, "I don't know, Fred. But let's make a deal. Whichever one of us gets to heaven first should try to let the other know if there's ba...

The 7 Greatest Miracles in the Bible Good morning, Church! I’d like to begin with a humorous story. There was a boy named Tommy who was learning about miracles in Sunday school. The teacher asked, "Can anyone give me an example of a miracle?" Tommy eagerly raised his hand and replied, "When my mom makes my dad’s favorite dish, meatloaf, and he eats it without complaining – now that's a miracle!" O...

Good morning, Church! Let's start with a light-hearted story. There were two old friends, John and Mike, who were known for their playful rivalry. One day, John, who was a notorious prankster, thought of a brilliant plan. He bought a devil costume, planning to scare Mike by appearing as the devil during their camping trip. The night came, and John, in his devil suit, approached Mike's tent. Sudden...

In this part of the conversations segment of the podcast, we sit down with Lethabo Sekele. She is an award-winning Rhodes Scholar, board member and an advocate for youth and social justice.

Examine Yourself I’d like to kick off with a humorous little story. There was once a man who had a very high opinion of himself. One day, he saw his reflection in a pool of water and was so impressed that he fell in. While splashing about, he realized that he was not as great a swimmer as he thought. As he clambered out, soaking wet, he had to admit that his self-perception had been a little infla...