Jula Ezwini | Teachings

Bahle Nhlapho welcomes Pastor Shallotte Van Staden back to the studio for an inspiring session on "Revive Me Again," drawing from Psalm 71:20-21, Job 8:6-7, and Psalm 85:6-12 to emphasize God's power for personal and spiritual renewal. In Psalm 71:21, David declares, "You will increase my honor and comfort me once more," highlighting restoration after trials through divine intervention. Pastor Van...

Bahle Nhlapho welcomes Pastor Shaun Setlhare back to the studio for a powerful discussion on "Stand Your Ground," drawing directly from Exodus 14:13 and 1 Kings 18:36. In Exodus 14:13, Moses urges the Israelites facing the Red Sea, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today," emphasizing unwavering faith amid impossible odds. Pastor Setlhare unpack...

Bahle Nhlapho returns with Dr. Thobeh Magubane for Part 2 on The Meaning and Importance of Worship, focusing on worship types. They distinguish praise as celebratory expression—joyful, outward thanksgiving—versus worship's intimate reverence and surrender. Dr. Magubane explores biblical forms: corporate, solitary, sacrificial, and Spirit-led adoration transcending music. True worship engages heart...

Bahle Nhlapho converses with Ms. Nkosazana Nkondlo, Founder of Olive Works, tracing her resilient life journey from Eastern Cape orphanhood. Losing her mother at age 12, she accepted Christ at 10, anchoring faith amid grief and relocation after matric. Pursuing studies, she entered Cape Town's commercial property sector before rejoining siblings in Johannesburg. When she was later in Johannesburg...

Bahle Nhlapho hosts Pastor Charlotte van Staden, diving into "Great Open Door for 2026" from 1 Corinthians 16:9 and 2:7-9. She unpacks God's promise of expansive opportunities yet warns of many adversaries blocking the path. She reveals a divine door wide open—yet many adversaries oppose entry—calling for bold faith. DOOR breaks down as: Dreams/Destiny, Opportunities, Overwhelming favor, Rising br...

Bahle Nhlapho welcomes Dr. Thobeh Magubane to the studio for Part 1 on The Meaning and Importance of Worship. Dr Thobeh is the mother of 2, a boy and a girl, a teacher by profession, a poet and artist, a radio personality, a single parent, and a motivational speaker. They unpack worship as heartfelt surrender, beyond songs—it's lifestyle obedience to God's presence. Dr. Magubane explores biblical...

Bahle Nhlapho hosts Pastor Charlotte van Staden on "Don't Quit, Keep Pushing," drawing from Philippians 3:12-14, Isaiah 43:18-19, and Hebrews 12. She urges forgetting last year's rejections, shame, and unfulfilled expectations to embrace God's new thing. Press forward with purpose, leaving past burdens behind for divine breakthroughs in 2026. Pastor emphasizes endurance, faith, focus, and trusting...

Bahle Nhlapho welcomes back Pastor Shaun Setlhare to unpack: "What is that idea you are having for 2026?" He illustrates growth through a seed's journey—germination, sprouting, maturing—mirroring God's process. With four seasons ahead, he challenges: What kind of seed (idea) are you planting this year? What seed are we putting in the ground to grow? Learners and all listeners reflect on visions fo...

Bahle Nhlapho opens the lines for listener interaction: "What message do you have for us in the new year, or what are you trusting God for in 2026?" Callers share inspiring words of faith, renewal, and divine breakthroughs amid economic challenges. Testimonies highlight trusting God for healing, provision, family restoration, and spiritual growth. Bahle facilitates heartfelt exchanges, fostering c...

Bahle Nhlapho hosts Pastor Charlotte van Staden (Msibi) on Real Swing, unpacking "We Rise Again" from John 5's Pool of Bethesda story. Senior pastor at Faith Life Ministries (Carltonville & Katlehong branches), Soweto-born author, wife, mother now in Brakpan, she inspires resilience. They explore the paralyzed man's 38-year wait and Jesus' command to rise, take his mat, and walk. Pastor Charlotte...

Rev. Mary Ann Yika serves as a passionate ordained minister rooted in South African faith communities, notably featured on Radio Pulpit alongside hosts like Bahle Nhlapho. Born as the firstborn daughter of Pastors Joseph and Sibongile Yika in Welkom, Free State, she grew up immersed in ministry through Sunday school, nurturing her calling from childhood. Her ministry history shines through empower...

Bahle Nhlapho wraps the year's music segment of 2025 with the acclaimed choral group Imizwilili, joined by Pastor Themba Mnisi and Bishop Shangase in the studio. They trace the group's origins (2005), sharing heartfelt stories of early challenges, divine breakthroughs, and strategies for maintaining unity (in the group of 22 singers), and balance amid busy schedules. Spotlighting current projects...

Bahle Nhlapho returns to the studio with Pastor Mavuso delivering a powerful New Year's Message from Job 23:10: "But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold." Pastor Mavuso assures listeners that God intimately knows every trial, refining believers like gold through fire to emerge purer, stronger, and radiant for 2026's purpose. This hopeful charge invites...

Bahle Nhlapho returns with Pastor Benji Motloung to wrap up the year with profound wisdom: "There Are Things That Need to Stay Behind." Drawing from Judges 13:5—Samson's divine purpose to deliver Israel from Philistine oppression—Pastor Benji highlights the sacred instructions, like no razor touching his hair (Judges 16), yet tragically revealed to enemies in chapter 17. He urges releasing comprom...

Bahle Nhlapho returns to the studio to wrap up the year with Pastor Shaun Setlhare on "The Fear of the Lord Is a Fountain of Life." From Proverbs 14:27 and Exodus 17:18-19, Pastor Shaun casts vision for fathers as household leaders, urging them to mirror Moses by embracing wise delegation over self-exhaustion—especially as 2026 draws near. He reveals reverent fear of God as life's refreshing sourc...

Bahle Nhlapho wraps up the show with Rev. Mary Ann Yika in a faith-stirring discussion on "The Power of Belief – Believing the Word of God." Drawing from Luke 1:26-38,41-45—Mary's profound encounter with the angel Gabriel—they spotlight verse 45: "Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her." Rev. Mary Ann unveils how Mary's unwavering trust models radical obedi...

Bahle Nhlapho returns to the studio, creating heartwarming space for listeners to share their heartfelt Christmas Message Wishes. These personal greetings overflow with joy, peace, and gratitude, echoing the season's true spirit of Christ's love amid family gatherings and reflections. From blessings of health and unity to renewed hope in the Savior's birth, voices unite in celebration long after D...

Bahle Nhlapho returns to the studio with Pastor Mavuso for an insightful exploration: "Why We Celebrate Christmas." They delve into the profound reasons behind the season—commemorating Jesus Christ's incarnation as Savior, Emmanuel, God with us—while addressing the debate over December 25 as His exact birth date. The Bible offers no specific date, with early church calculations linking it but was...

Bahle Nhlapho welcomes back Pastor Benji Motloung for an uplifting message: "Blessed is the Man Who Trusts in the Lord, Whose Hope is the Lord," drawn from Jeremiah 17:6-8. Contrasting the cursed shrivel of self-reliance with the flourishing tree by water, Pastor Benji illustrates thriving through unwavering trust in God amid droughts. He offers practical anchors—rooted prayer, Scripture meditatio...

Bahle Nhlapho welcomes Pastor Shaun Setlhare back to the studio for a profound reflection: "God of Salvation Hanged on the Cross." On this Reconciliation Day, Pastor Shaun delves deeply into why Jesus was crucified—to bridge the chasm of sin, reconciling humanity to God as foretold in Colossians 1:19-20 and 2 Corinthians 5:18-19. He reminds us that Christ's ongoing work of reconciliation is our sa...

Bahle Nhlapho wraps up the show with Reverend Mary N. Yika, celebrating "The Importance of a Woman's Role in the Church." Drawing from Joel 2's outpouring on daughters, Luke 8:3's supportive women, Ephesians 4:11-12's gifted ministries, Titus 2:3-4's mentoring older women, and Judges 4's trailblazing Deborah, they affirm women's indispensable calling. Reverend Mary unveils how God empowers women f...

Bahle Nhlapho welcomes Ms. Pinki Mosomi to the studio for a deeply moving discussion on "Reconciliation," zeroing in on the vital role of forgiveness and healing within families. They highlight how unresolved hurts fracture homes, while biblical forgiveness—rooted in Christ's example—restores bonds and breaks generational cycles. Practical steps emerge for navigating apologies, rebuilding trust, a...

Bahle Nhlapho welcomes Ms. Tebogo Manya to the studio for a heartfelt exploration of "Reconciliation." They define true reconciliation, unpack the significance of Reconciliation Day, and examine its profound meaning within Christian circles. Drawing from biblical principles like forgiveness in Ephesians 4 and the cross's redemptive power, discover steps to heal relationships and foster unity. This...

Bahle Nhlapho introduces dynamic motivational speaker Pastor Benji Motloung—a psychotherapist, life coach, ordained pastor, public speaker, and author who fearlessly confronts life's toughest truths. In "Even Superheroes Get Tired," drawing from 2 Samuel 21:15-17, Pastor Benji reveals vulnerability's power, showing how exhaustion strikes even the strongest. Explore biblical insights on rest, renew...

Bahle Nhlapho wraps up the show with Rev. Mary Ann Yika, discussing the vital role of women in the church (Part 1). As the firstborn daughter of Pastors Joseph and Sibongile Yika, Rev. Yika was immersed in ministry from childhood through Sunday school in Welkom, Free State. A multitalented and gifted person, who is an auditor by profession, a candid counselor, and a mother of two boys, she now ser...