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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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41:49

Why Should I Trust My Bible?

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2025/02/24

In a world where there is no morality, ethical standards are flexible and society does what the latest fad demands, is the Bible still relevant? Can we trust the Bible? Can we trust the whole Bible? These are some of the questions that bring doubt to the minds of especially our younger generation of believers. Our team of elders, Mike D'Offay, Dan Barnard and Luke Hulley dig deeper and explore some of the reasons why the Bible is God's word and still is very relevant to our generation.

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45:16

Fires Floods or Famines - Natural Disasters Gods...

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2025/02/17

With the recent fire devastation in California and the world coverage of the disaster coupled with social media reporting many Christians are asking the question, "Does God judge the world through natural disasters?" Are Christians protected from disasters? What does the Bible say about God and His judgement? Does God use natural disasters for His own purposes? These and other questions are answered with a Biblical perspective by our team of Mike D'Offay, Luke Hulley and Dan Barnard, who serve as

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46:35

Come Alive and Thrive in 2025

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2025/02/10

When it comes to new year resolutions, planning or goalsetting everyone has an opinion on what is right and what isn't. What should our response be to the pressures of planning or new year resolutions? What is the godly response? How do we achieve a balance between the two? In this episode our team answers these questions and others, BUT, the consensus is that the key response should be pressing in and drawing closer to the One who holds the future and knows where we should ultimately be.Luke Hulley

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54:21

From Darkness to Forgiveness and Restoration -...

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2025/02/07

***PODCAST CONTAINS TESTIMONY THAT MAY IMPACT SENSITIVE LISTENERS***This is the riveting testimony and dramatic journey of a talented young man who experienced mental illness at school which developed into full schizophrenia at university and took his life in a downward spiral on a very dark journey. Culminating in a tragic event and resulting in his arrest and committal to Valkenburg Psychiatric Hospital, Julian Goldswain's life appeared to be over, facing a future as a state mental patient. He was

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42:10

Is Supernatural Healing Still Relevant For Today?

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2025/02/03

In this episode we ask the question, is supernatural healing still relevant and if so how do we exercise the gift of healing? Should everyone be healed? What if you are not healed, has God let you down? Does it depend on our faith or the faith of the one praying for healing? There are many theologies around healing so how do we know what to believe? These and other questions are answered, together testimonies of God's healing in the lives of believers, by our panel, Dan Barnard, Sonja van der Merwe

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64:19

Who Is Andrew Selley?

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2025/01/27

At first glance you might answer...everyone knows who Andrew Selley is. But, with the growth of our congregations, a new JoshGen leader in South Africa and Andrew leading JoshGen internationally from the USA, not everyone knows him or his story. We chat with him about his personal testimony, how JoshGen started and how he views the future with JoshGen and the Four12 partnership of churches.

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47:45

The Security of Real Spiritual Authority

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2025/01/20

The words, spiritual authority, can bring security or ring warning bells of control and abuse. How do we understand true spiritual authority? What does the Bible have to say about authority? Do people within the body of Christ have authority over others? Authority has been used for control, abuse and personal gain yet it is one of the most amazing gifts God has given the church. With so much to unpack Russell Fraser and Dylan Jones, both elders in the life of JoshGen, share keys to understand real

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40:53

Is Fasting Still Relevant

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2025/01/13

The Bible doesn't give us clear commands on how to fast, how often or when to fast. But Jesus clearly implies it by saying "When you fast.." Perhaps the lack of clear guidelines is a reason why fasting isn't regarded by many as an important spiritual discipline. In this episode our team gives evidence with remarkable testimonies about fasting and how it has made an deep impact in the lives of many. It's not about giving up, sacrificing or twisting God's arm to do something for us, but rather, taking

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51:20

How to Hear the Voice of God in Community

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2025/01/06

Finding God's will and hearing His voice is very personal yet at the same time it is not? We are a part of a community of believers and everything we do has a knock-on effect within the local church. So, do we seek God's will alone or do our leaders find God's will for us? When do we go to leaders and ask for guidance? Whose responsibility is it for the final decision? These and other questions are answered by Dan Barnard, an elder in the life of JoshGen, and Morne and Erina van der Walt, an

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50:06

How to Resolve Conflict

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2024/12/30

Jesus prayed His final prayer in the garden and asked the Father that his followers would be united. The biggest challenge to unity is conflict. How do we resolve conflict amongst believers? What does the Bible say about resolving conflict? What do we do when we reach a stalemate? As broken people we often are the barriers to resolution. These questions and others are answered by our panel, Phil van der Westhuizen, Kim Delport and Luke Hulley, who serve the body within the life of JoshGen.

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49:31

Should Christians Celebrate Christmas

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2024/12/23

Many questions are being asked this festive season around celebrating Christmas, so, we are running this repeat of last year's podcast that answers these questions.It’s that time of the year again with the festive season fast approaching! Christmas is spiritually sacred for many people while for others Christmas is viewed as a pagan festival that believers should avoid since we are called to not copy or love the world. In this episode Mike D'Offay, Carel Albertyn and Clarence Rule, elders in

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42:26

Loving Singles Into Family

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2024/12/16

In this episode we dig deeper and look at some of the challenges faced by singles. Doing life together as singles and families can be a challenge? How do we overcome any obstacles? How do singles integrate into families? How should families be inclusive during the festive season? We see in God's Word that He places the lonely into families, but, how is this walked out in practice. Jacques and Janette du Toit, an eldership couple who lead JoshGen Sunningdale PM, Tanya Brandis and Brent Eichstadt,

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43:27

The Heart of Accountability Is Not Control

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2024/12/09

The word accountability often conjures up the thought of control and telling people what to do or how to behave. But, the heart of true accountability is not based in control. It's a partnership between believers of allowing people and leaders to speak into your life and help you grow into what is God's best for you. Accountability can be tough when those who love you speak into your life and highlight blindspots that hinder you on your journey to fullness in Christ. In this episode Dan and Sam

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41:57

Christmas - An Opportunity to Share Your Faith

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2024/12/02

The festive season is upon us and people are getting ready to celebrate Christmas. But not all who celebrate the birth of Jesus are believers. Many use this occasion to pay their annual visit to church. How do we use these opportunities of openness to share the Gospel? Is it any different to the rest of the year? When unsaved family members visit over the holidays how do we share the real meaning of Christmas with them? These and other questions are answered by Dan Barnard and Martin Jansen, elders

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46:27

The Deadly Impact of Screens on Believers

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2024/11/25

Addiction to screens impacts the brain in the same way as cocaine. The effect of screens is impacting the lives of believers in a very subtle way and it appears like nobody is doing much about it. In this episode we look at the destructiveness of screens to personal health, family life and even devotions. What is too much? How do we get free from the addictive nature of screens? Are we even aware that we are addicted? In this episode Maurice and Juliette Ras, an eldership couple from JoshGen

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47:16

How to Have Spirit Led Friendships

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2024/11/18

Navigating the minefield of friendships in our congregations, communities, jobs and with those who in the world is always a challenge. Is a spouse sufficient as a friend? What is the basis for godly friendships? How do have friendships with those who are unsaved without compromising? What does God's word have to say about friendship? These questions are answered by Deon and Kim Delport, an eldership couple serving in JoshGen Sea Point, and Phil van der Westhuizen from the Melkbos congregation

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46:26

How Do We Make Jesus Relevant For Today's Youth

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2024/11/11

Our current generation of young people faces challenges like never before and the big question is how do we reach them and make Jesus relevant for them? Bridging the generation gap has never been so important. Young people are crying out for family and to be a part of something. How can the church be the church to "youthies"? Luke Watson, an elder in the life of JoshGen, leads the youth across the church and together with youth leaders Tristan, Rosie and Kevin answer these questions.

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45:41

Responsible Consumption - How We View, Read and Listen

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2024/11/04

As believers we are moulded by what we listen to, view or read. What should we be watching, listening to or reading online or offline? Which authors, teachers or preachers are kosher? How do we discern which have solid theology or are self-help or motivational cloaked with Christian cliches. In this episode Mike D'Offay, Morne van der Walt and Dan Barnard, elders in the life of JoshGen, give us keys for learning to discern what is safe to consume and what should be wary of.

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44:22

Addicted To Ministry - When Ministry Becomes An Idol

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2024/10/28

How can you be addicted to ministry? Can devotion to Christ and His church be too much? There is a cost to discipleship and we are called to die in order to live. But how is this outworked in a balanced way? These are some of the questions answered by our team in this podcast as they share testimonies of how God brought them through very real journeys of taking on too much. Sharing some of their journeys are Kim Muller, an elder and apostolic voice in the life of Joshgen and Brett and Abby Bevan who

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37:52

Candy, Costumes and Christians - What About Halloween?

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2024/10/21

Is it just trick or treat with some ghostly costumes, skeletons witches and pumpkins or is there a deeper spiritual connotaion to Halloween? Should Christians celebrate Halloween? These and other questions are answered by Mike D'Offay together Demitri and Karen Nikiforus.Articles on Halloween can be found on the Four 12 Global website or you can copy these links to read the

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