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Dying to Live Podcast

Joshua Generation Church

The paradox of the Christian faith involves losing one"s life to find it and dying to oneself to gain it (Mark 8:34-35). As citizens of heaven we work, study, love and live here on the earth. The podcast features real conversations aimed at helping believers live for Christ while being grounded in the truth as they navigate life in this secular world. Hosted by Wayne Turner and Nadene Badenhorst for Joshua Generation Church with Michael d"Offay giving eldership oversight.

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40:01

Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People - Q n A

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2025/07/14

We continue the discussion from part one of this 2 part podcast and take questions from our live audience. Clarence Rule and Donovan Sheppard, elders in the life of JoshGen and Pam Marais answer audience questions in the light of their personal experiences of trials, grief and trauma and how God has used it for His good in their lives.

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45:28

Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People - Part 1

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2025/07/07

Why does a good and loving God allow suffering? Is it part of the believer’s walk with Him—or a sign that something is wrong? These are deep questions that many of us wrestle with, especially in seasons of hardship. In this episode, we take an honest look at what the Bible teaches about trials, tribulations, and suffering. We’ll explore whether suffering is tied to sin, and why Scripture tells us to “count it all joy” when we face various trials, as James 1 reminds us. Is God distant in our pain, or

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46:52

How Do We Sense the Presence of God

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2025/06/30

Today, we’re diving into a deep yet often misunderstood topic—the experience of sensing God’s presence in our lives and corporate worship. For some, it's deeply physical or even overwhelming. For others, it’s quiet, still, yet undeniably real. But in a world where emotions can sometimes cloud discernment, how do we recognize what’s truly from God? We’re not here to judge or dismiss anyone’s encounter, but to bring wisdom, God's Word, and spiritual maturity to the conversation. Because while God’s

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45:51

Are Faith and Feminism Compatible

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2025/06/23

Are faith and feminism compatible? Today, we’re stepping into a big conversation — one that can feel like a collision of worlds. Is feminism compatible with biblical faith? Can we embrace our calling as women and men of God while navigating a culture that’s so often shaped by ideology and cancel culture? Whether you’ve wrestled with these ideas yourself or simply want to understand better, we’re going to explore how a biblical worldview can speak into modern society — boldly, compassionately, and

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58:04

Freedom From the Destructive Power of Porn

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2025/06/16

Disclaimer: This podcast contains testimony and discussions about pornography and sexual brokenness. While we speak with grace and truth, some content may be sensitive for younger listeners. Parental guidance is advised.Pornography destroys from the inside out—but there is hope. This podcast is for both men and women on the journey toward restoration and freedom. Through vulnerable testomony and truth-filled insight, we’ll explore how the power of Jesus breaks the chains of pornography and defeats

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50:46

Walking With Confidence - The Assurance of Salvation

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2025/06/09

Assurance of salvation is one of the most vital truths every believer must grasp. God hasn’t called us merely to know about Him, but to walk confidently as His sons and daughters. Yet for many, a quiet question lingers: Am I truly saved? What does it really mean to have assurance of my salvation?When can I know for certain? These aren’t just theological ideas — they touch the very core of how we do life together, how we worship, and how we endure through life’s trials. In this episode, we’ll explore

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47:35

How To Be Naturally Supernatural

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2025/06/02

In a world driven by logic, science, and proof, the idea of the supernatural can seem outdated or even irrelevant. But for us as believers, the supernatural isn’t a fringe element of faith — it’s central to the life and ministry of Jesus and the New Testament Church. So what does it mean to live naturally supernatural in today’s skeptical age? How do we walk in the power of the Holy Spirit while remaining grounded, authentic, and approachable? And how do we minister to people who don’t believe in

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51:24

The Prosperity Gospel - Exposing A Different Gospel

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2025/05/26

In today’s episode, we’re addressing a subject that has deeply influenced many lives in different contexts and continents — the prosperity gospel. While it often comes wrapped in the language of faith, confession and blessing, it distorts the very heart of Christ’s Gospel message and leads many into confusion, disappointment, and crisis of faith. The truth is, following Jesus doesn’t mean we’re spared from suffering — believers still go through trials, hardship, and even persecution. But in the

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47:59

Performance - Is It a Kingdom Value?

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2025/05/20

In our secular world from sport to business to entertainment we are judged how well we perform. But, can this be transferred to the Kingdom? Is performance a value we can subscribe to? How do we measure success in the Kingdom? How does Jesus view performance? Does it fit in or is it opposed to Biblical principles? Our team of elders, Dan Barnard, Luke Hulley and Neil Greig bring a perspective of where performance fits in our lives both secular and ministry.

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49:05

Contraception From a Biblical Perspective

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2025/05/12

WARNING - This podcast has content that is not appropriate for younger listeners.Contraception, methods of contraception and even sterilisation are minefields which Christian marriages have to negotiate in our church and society today. Which methods don't violate biblical principles and which do? Where does life begin and what contraception can end life? How do we process grey areas and with whom? Mike Davies and Michael D'Offay, elders in the life of JoshGen and Dr Melissa Janse van Vuuren look at

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45:26

Crushed by a 3 Ton Tractor - A Miracle Testimony

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2025/05/05

In this episode we hear the remarkable stories of Marnus and Mareli Coetzee who are saints in the JoshGen Wellington congregation, their journey to salvation through the death of their unborn son and the incredibly supernatural miracle when Marnus was crushed by a 3 ton tractor on their farm. They share their experiences and what God has taught them through these experiences.

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58:37

Is Heaven Real? - What Happens When We Die

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2025/04/29

In the second part of our 2 part series, What Happens When We Die, we ask questions about heaven. Where is heaven? Do we go there immediately? Are we in a state of soul sleep? Do we see Jesus immediately? Is there a transitional space before the new heavens and new earth? There are so many questions around heaven but the Bible does not have one clear or definitive answer. In this episode Mike Davies, Dan Barnard and Luke Hulley, elders in the life of JoshGen, share what the Bible says about heaven

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58:21

Is Hell Real? - What Happens When We Die?

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2025/04/21

The question of whether there is a real place called hell has been contested over generations. But, what does the Bible say about hell? Is it a real place? Do people go there for eternity or is temporary? Does the denial of the doctrine of hell negate the whole Gospel? If there is a real place called hell then why aren't believers energized to preach the Gospel more? Our team for today, Mike Davies, Dan Barnard and Luke Hulley, all part of the JoshGen eldership team, share there insights based on

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47:36

The Power and The Promise of Easter

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2025/04/14

Why should we celebrate Easter? Are there any reasons why we shouldn't? How should we celebrate Easter? Has Easter not been corrupted by the easter bunny and easter eggs? In this episode we see how Jesus and His resurrection are central to Easter. And, no matter how paganism and commercialism has influenced it traditionally, we need to keep the real reason for Easter "the real reason" which is the death and resurrection of Jesus. Our guests, Mike Davies, an elder in the life of JoshGen, Ashley

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45:03

How Do We Keep in Step With the Spirit

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2025/04/07

Walking in the Spirit is essential to our walk with Jesus as believers. What does it mean to walk in step with the Holy Spirit? How do this on a daily basis? Where do our renewed minds fit into this? Some call themselves people of the Word while others people of the Spirit. What is the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Word of God? Melanie du Toit, who is a prophetic voice in the life of JoshGen, together with elders Dan Barnard and Brett Bevan share some of the principles and practical

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47:59

Adopted - Our Adoption Stories

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2025/03/31

In this episode we hear the amazing adoption stories of two couples as they share their remarkable journeys to adoption. How did they hear God's voice? When did they know it was right for them? Where did their journeys start and how did they overcome the many challenges? Two eldership couples, Kate and Ian Jonker and Abby and Brett Bevan share their very personal adoption stories of how God led them.

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46:11

How to Get the Most Out of Your Bible

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2025/03/24

Before we answer how to get the most out of our Bibles, we should ask the question of why we need to read our Bibles regularly. How much should we read daily? Should we spend much time in the Old Testament as New Testament believers? After reading the whole Bible how do we dig deeper? These and other questions are answered by our team, Mike D'Offay, Luke Hulley, elders in the life of JoshGen, together with Dan and Sam Barnard who serve as an eldership couple in Sunningdale.

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63:49

The Miracle of a Marriage Restored - Karen and Demetri

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2025/03/17

Jesus came to reconcile us to God through His death on the cross. The is the most powerful miracle He ever performed, yet, we see Christian marriages destroyed or crippled by Satan. Many people see and believe in healings and miracles as the ultimate power of God but when it comes to marriages in trouble often will head down the divorce route. But, God is primarily in the reconciliation business and after salvation the miracle of marriage restoration rising out of destroyed relationships is the

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47:27

What Do I Do When God Seems Distant

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2025/03/10

There are times in our lives when God feels far away and life feels like a wilderness. Where is God when this happens? Is He there with us or has He removed Himself? Can an omnipresent God be distant? How do faith and the emotional sense of God's presence play out in situations like this? Melanie du Toit, a prophetic voice in JoshGen and Michael D'Offay with Brett Bevan, both elders within the life of JoshGen, share perspectives from God's Word together with personal experience.

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50:37

Helping Our Kids Grow Their Personal Faith

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2025/03/03

At what age should a parent or Kids Church team introduce a child to Jesus? Is there a minimum age at which we should do this? What about baptism? Is there a minimum age? Should parents give their consent? Is leading a child to salvation the responsibiity of the parents or the church? These are some of the tough questions our two guest eldership couples who lead JoshGen's kids ministry, Deon and Kim Delport and Ian and Kate Jonker answer for us.

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