In hierdie episode van Markplek Ambassadeurs, die program van CBMC Suid-Afrika op Radio Kaapse Kansel, gesels Harm Engelbrecht oor program 180 in die reeks oor Bybelse leierskapsbeginsels. Hy werk deur 2 Tessalonisense hoofstuk 1 tot 3 en fokus op Paulus se voorbeeld as 'n leier na God se hart. Hy begin met 2 Tessalonisense 1:11-12, waar Paulus vir die gemeente bid dat God hulle waardig sal maak vir die lewe waartoe Hy hulle geroep het, en dat Hy deur sy krag hulle liefde vir die goeie en die werk van die geloof volkome sal maak. Harm wys daarop dat Paulus, omdat hy nie fisies by die gemeente kon wees nie, die volgende beste ding gedoen het—hy het vir hulle gebid. Hy waarsku ook teen wetteloosheid en korrupsie, en noem dat meer as 32,000 poste in Suid-Afrika oor 'n ses-maande-tydperk verloor is as gevolg van korrupsie, wat beteken het dat ongeveer 100,000 mense sonder inkomste gelaat is. Hy lees 2 Tessalonisense 2 oor die wettelose mens en die afvalligheid wat voor Christus se wederkoms moet kom, en beklemtoon dat goeie leiers nodig is wat God eer en teen korrupsie staan. Hy verduidelik die verskil tussen 'n groot leier (gemeet aan bekwaamheid) en 'n goeie leier (gemeet aan karakter), en sê dat 'n goeie leier 'n goeie hart het, deernis en liefde toon, en 'n blywende impak maak. Hy moedig luisteraars aan om hulself beskikbaar te stel vir leierskap in hul gemeenskappe, veral met die komende munisipale verkiesing in gedagte. Hy sluit af met 2 Tessalonisense 3, waar Paulus die gemeente vermaan om nie leeg te lê nie, maar hard te werk soos hy en Silas gedoen het, en herinner hulle daaraan dat die een wat nie wil werk nie, ook nie moet eet nie. Die episode eindig met Paulus se seëngroet oor vrede en die teenwoordigheid van die Here.

In this episode of Christian Perspective on the News on Radio Cape Pulpit, host Anton Brink welcomes Dr. Peter Hammond to discuss the serious threats facing the Cape baboons. Dr. Hammond raises concerns about proposals from the Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Force, which include killing, sterilising, fencing in, and placing baboons into captivity. He notes that opposition groups like the Green Group in Simon's Town, through spokesperson Carol Knox, argue the solution is simple: provide locals with baboon-proof trash cans rather than blaming the baboons for unsecured food. Dr. Hammond highlights the massive deforestation in the Cape Peninsula since 1994, estimating that ten million trees have been lost, which has shrunk the baboons' natural habitat and driven them to raid unsecured garbage bins. He points out that the baboon population has nearly doubled since 2000 while their habitat has shrunk, creating a recipe for conflict. He warns that removing baboons could endanger the Cape's UNESCO World Heritage Site status and notes that UNESCO is monitoring the situation closely. He also points out that the Western Cape Constitution provides for an independent Commissioner for the Environment, a post that has never been filled. Dr. Hammond argues that baboons are vital ecosystem engineers and critical seed dispensers, and that Scripture calls us to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. He urges listeners to support the animal anti-cruelty leagues and SPCA, to insist on the appointment of the Commissioner for the Environment, and to protect these wild animals as part of our Christian responsibility.

In this episode of She Excels on Radio Cape Pulpit, host Amy Sone delivers a powerful message titled "The Divine Advantage No One Has But You." Drawing from the life of Daniel, she encourages women in the marketplace, government, and communities to recognise that they carry something no one else has: the Holy Spirit living inside them. Amy unpacks the story of Daniel, a young exile in Babylon who, when King Nebuchadnezzar demanded that his wise men reveal and interpret a dream no one could know, went to God and received the mystery in a vision during the night. She contrasts Daniel's confidence with the Babylonian magicians, astrologers, and sorcerers who admitted that only the gods could reveal such things—gods who "do not live among humans." But as believers, our God lives in us. Amy emphasises that marketplace believers are missionaries, placed in their spheres "for such a time as this" to showcase God's wisdom and bring solutions that cannot be replicated. She teaches on "positional boldness"—the truth that believers are seated with Christ in heavenly places, far above every rule, authority, and power, and should therefore operate from a mindset of being seated above, not beneath. She also highlights Daniel's unwavering commitment to prayer, noting that his three-times-daily prayer life fuelled his excellence, and warns against becoming too busy for the sacred place. The episode includes reflection questions, declarations, a prayer of surrender, and an appeal for Radio Cape Pulpit mission partners.

In this episode on Radio Cape Pulpit, host Anton Brink welcomes Professor Dion Foster from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and the University of Stellenbosch for a thought-provoking discussion on Genesis 16, the story of Hagar. Professor Foster shares how a devotional reading from Lectio 365 sparked fresh insight into this ancient narrative, which he describes as surprisingly contemporary. He reflects on the themes of impatience and disappointment, noting how Abram and Sarai tried to take control of God's promise when waiting became difficult—something he admits he also struggles with. The conversation then turns to Hagar, an Egyptian slave woman who was mistreated and fled into the desert. Professor Foster highlights the beautiful detail that it was the angel of the Lord who found Hagar, not the other way around, showing that God is constantly searching for us in our darkest moments. God calls her by name and asks, "Where are you coming from and where are you going?"—a question that invites honest reflection. He explains that the name Ishmael means "God hears me," and that Hagar responds by calling God "the God who sees." Professor Foster offers encouragement to anyone feeling misrecognised, underrecognised, or unseen—whether at home, at work, or in society—reminding them that God sees, hears, and has a promise for their future. The episode closes with a warm exchange about the changing seasons in the Netherlands and a preview of next week's conversation.

In this episode on Radio Cape Pulpit, host Anton Brink welcomes Dr. Wendy Christine to discuss the connection between stress and weight gain. Dr. Christine unpacks how cortisol, the body's primary stress hormone, contributes to weight gain through several interconnected mechanisms: hormonal changes, cravings for high-calorie comfort foods, disrupted eating patterns, reduced physical activity, poor sleep, and metabolic changes. She explains how excess cortisol causes the body to store fat, particularly around the belly, and increases the risk of chronic disease. She also highlights how stress disrupts the sleep-wake cycle by producing cortisol at the wrong times of day, and how elevated cortisol combined with insulin resistance can lead to inflammation and metabolic disorders. Dr. Christine emphasises that stress management is vital and encourages a holistic approach that includes regular movement, mindfulness, adequate sleep, meaningful social connections, and healthier coping mechanisms. She reminds listeners that exercise doesn't have to mean running a marathon—simple activities like walking the dog, playing with children, or doing a few star jumps at your desk can make a difference. The episode closes with her contact details for listeners who want to reach out.

In hierdie episode van Christelike Perspektief op die Nuus op Radio Kaapse Kansel, gesels Anton Brink met dominee Jannie Pelser oor die jongste gebeure in Suid-Afrika en die wêreld. Dominee Pelser begin deur 'n persoonlike ongemak te deel nadat sy WhatsApp gekaap is, wat die impak van tegnologie op ons daaglikse lewe beklemtoon. Daarna fokus hy op die Amerikaanse regering se besluit om sekere sankies en reisbeperkings teen prominente Suid-Afrikaanse figure in te stel, weens die gebrek aan vordering in gesprekke oor kwessies soos plaasmoorde, eiendomsvervreemding sonder vergoeding, en haatspraak. Hy worstel hardop met die vraag of plaasmoorde meer wreed is as ander moorde in Suid-Afrika, veral in die lig van die onlangse Kempton Park-moorde waar agt tot nege vroue wreedaardig vermoor en seksueel gemolesteer is. Hy vra of moord op onskuldige burgers oral in die land nie as een prioriteitsaangeleentheid geklassifiseer behoort te word nie. Hy verwys ook na die ongeloofwaardigheid van die polisiediens en die Belangrike Commissie. Verder bevraagteken hy die aanspraak van mense-regtevergrype teen minderhede in Suid-Afrika, en verwys na werksreservering, regstellende aksie en rasgebaseerde wette. Hy sluit af met 'n oproep tot eenheid en samewerking tussen alle rassegroepe in Suid-Afrika, en vra of Amerikaners werklik die mense is wat vir Suid-Afrikaners moet kom sê hoe om dinge reg te maak. Hy moedig luisteraars aan om saam te ploeg op die terrein van geloof, hoop en liefde, en ruimte te maak vir mekaar onder God se wonderlike son.

In hierdie episode van Get Up and Go Breakfast op Radio Kaapse Kansel, gesels Anton Brink met Zanti Swannepoel oor die tema "The sky is not the limit, the limit the mind is." Zanti verduidelik dat Jesus ons aan die kruis nie net van sonde en skuld vrygemaak het nie, maar ook van die mag van ons gedagtes. Sy moedig luisteraars aan om elke gedagte gevange te neem en te onderskei of dit van God of van die vyand kom. Sy beklemtoon dat ons vryheid het om te kies hoe ons reageer, te vergewe, en ons gedrag te bepaal, eerder as om die slagoffer te bly. Sy verwys na 2 Korintiërs 3:17, Johannes 8:36, Galasiërs 5:1 en Efesiërs 3:12 om te wys dat waar die Gees van die Here is, daar is vryheid. Zanti deel ook haar ervaring van 20 jaar se werk in gevangenisse in Pretoria en Johannesburg, waar sy gesien het dat gevangenes wat opreg berou het, innerlik vryer kan wees as mense buite die tronk. Sy vertel die kragtige getuienis van Edith Eger, 'n Holocaust-oorlewende wat op 16 uit haar huis weggevoer is en wie se ma se laaste woorde was: "Remember, no one can ever take away what you have in your mind." Edith het die doodskampe oorleef, later 'n sielkundige geword en die boek The Choice geskryf. Zanti sluit af met die uitdaging: "Unspoken pain is a prison," en vra luisteraars wat hulle nog in die tronk hou terwyl hulle reeds vry is.

In hierdie episode van Christelike Perspektief op die Nuus op Radio Kaapse Kansel, gesels pastoor Gerald Verra met Anton oor die jongste gebeure in Suid-Afrika en die wêreld. Pastoor Verra begin met positiewe nuus en dank die Here vir die daling van 7% in misdaadsyfers in die Wes-Kaap, terwyl hy ook dankie sê aan almal wat agter die skerms werk om dit moontlik te maak. Hy vestig egter ook die aandag op die kommerwekkende situasie in Kempton Park, waar sewe vroue se liggame gevind is en 'n multi-dissiplinêre taakspan saamgestel is om die sake te ondersoek. Hy doen 'n beroep op gelowiges om nie net geskok te wees nie, maar om te bid vir die polisie, die families en die gemeenskap, en om op te staan vir geregtigheid. Hy verwys na Psalm 82:3 en Spreuke 31:8 om die kerk se verantwoordelikheid te beklemtoon. Verder praat hy oor die wêreldwye bekommernis rondom kunsmatige intelligensie en Bill Gates se waarskuwing dat regerings nie vinnig genoeg voorbereid is vir die maatskaplike veranderinge wat AI kan bring nie. Hy sluit af met 'n herinnering aan Johannes 16:33 en Psalm 46, en moedig luisteraars aan om moed te hou en op God te vertrou.

In this special episode of Mother's Corner on Radio Cape Pulpit, host Barbara welcomes four women to the studio: Rory Sibisi, a facilitator with Single Moms Raising Sons, along with Edwina, Sibukazi, and Karma from the Somerset West Night Shelter. This faith-based programme, created to encourage, uplift, and strengthen single moms through the Word of God, testimonies, and the journey of single parenting, holds space for raw and honest conversations. Edwina shares her journey through an abusive relationship and how her six-month-old son gave her the courage to choose safety. Sibukazi recounts the terrifying moment she knew she had to leave an abusive partner to protect her three children from trauma, and the courageous steps she took to find safety. Karma describes her "Hagar season" of living in her car with her two children after moving to Cape Town for work, and how God protected and provided for them through strangers and ultimately the shelter. Rory explains the Healing Hearts programme she facilitates, which empowers women to know their identity and purpose in Christ. The episode closes with a heartfelt farewell from Barbara, who announces this is her last broadcast as she steps into a new calling, and a fundraising appeal for Radio Cape Pulpit's foundational mission partners.

In hierdie episode van Get Up and Go Breakfast op Radio Cape Pulpit 729 AM, gesels Rudi Nagel oor “vruchteslaai” en die betekenis van die vrug van die Gees soos beskryf in Galasiërs 5:22. Hy fokus op hoe die Heilige Gees in ’n mens se lewe werk en hoe ons kan vra vir meer van die vrug van die Gees, insluitend vrede, vreugde en geduld.

Rudi bespreek ook hoe die vrug van die Gees gesond, geseënd en genesend kan wees. Hy verduidelik hoe hierdie geestelike vrug kan help om verhoudinge te herstel, nader aan ander mense te beweeg en genesing te bevorder wanneer daar seerkry, misverstande of konflik is. Die episode sluit af met ’n gebed waarin gevra word vir die vrug van die Gees, genesing in verhoudinge en ’n groter waardering vir die rol daarvan in ons daaglikse lewe.