CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON THE NEWS | CHRISTELIKE PERSPEKTIEF OP DIE NUUS

CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON THE NEWS | CHRISTELIKE PERSPEKTIEF OP DIE NUUS

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CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON THE NEWS | CHRISTELIKE PERSPEKTIEF OP DIE NUUS episodes

  • CHRISTELIKE PERSPEKTIEF: Dr Braam Hanekom -Israel, Gaza en Geweld
    Dr. Braam Hanekom bespreek drie krisispunte vanuit 'n Christelike oogpunt: die konflik tussen Israel en Gaza, korrupsie in skoolvoedingsprogramme in KwaZulu-Natal, en die probleem van wapengeweld wêreldwyd. Hy beklemtoon dat gelowiges na wêreldkwessies moet kyk deur die lens van Christus – met liefde, geregtigheid en waarheid.
    11 min
  • CHRISTELIKE PERSPEKTIEF: Dr Arno v Niekerk - Gesprek oor Korrupsie, Ekonomie en Gebed vir Suid-Afrika
    In hierdie week se uitgawe van Ontbyt op Radio Kaapse Kansel, gesels Brad met ekonoom en dosent, Dr. Arno van Niekerk, oor die stand van Suid-Afrika se ekonomie, die vordering van die Madlanga-kommissie, en die land se korrupsiekrisis. Dr. Arno deel sy Christelike siening oor geregtigheid, gebed vir die regering, en hoop te midde van ekonomiese druk. Daar word ook gekyk na die internasionale spannings in die Midde-Ooste, en die belangrikheid van gebed vir vrede in Jerusalem. Die onderhoud sluit af met 'n opwindende aankondiging van sy nuwe boek oor geopolitiek en ekonomie.
    13 min
  • CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE: Mike Burnard - When Opinions Roar, Compassion Whispers
    In this urgent podcast episode, journalist and strategist Mike Burnard challenges Christians to move beyond political debates and respond with Christ-like compassion to Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. Key takeaways:

    Starvation Over Arguments: Over 100,000 women and children in Gaza are literally starving to death—yet many Christians are still debating "who’s to blame" rather than helping.
    The Horror of Starvation: Mike shares heartbreaking research on how starvation destroys bodies and minds, especially in children who "don’t understand why they’re hungry."
    A Biblical Mandate: Jesus didn’t point fingers at Romans or scapegoats—He acted. Mike urges the church to stop divisive rhetoric and "open our hands" to suffering people.
    Local Parallels: The same attitude of blame ("the government should fix it") plagues responses to poverty in our own communities.
    Hope in Action: Learn about ministries like Jerusalem Evangelical Outreach bringing life to war zones—and how to support them.

    Powerful Quote:
    "People can say ‘it’s Hamas’ fault’ or ‘Israel’s fault’—I don’t care. I just want to help people. That’s what Christ would have done."
    9 min
  • CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE - Dr Peter Hammond: The St. James Church Massacre - 32 Years Later
    On 25 July 1993, terrorists stormed St. James Church in Kenilworth, Cape Town, during evening worship, hurling grenades and firing automatic weapons into a congregation of 1,400. This harrowing podcast episode with Dr. Peter Hammond revisits the attack that claimed 11 lives and left dozens wounded—including sailors, a medical student, and a young man who dove onto a grenade to save others.
    12 min
  • CHRISTELIKE PERSPEKTIEF: Jannie Pelser - Christelike Perspektief op Gaza: Hoe om Lyding te Erken en Betrokke te Bly
    Ds Jannie seel sy diep stryd oor die onmenslike lyding in Gaza en hoe gelowiges prakties kan reageer. Hy erken die magteloosheid wat baie voel wanneer hulle die pyn op nuus sien, maar bied ’n konkrete, geestelike oplossing:

    "Validate the suffering" – Erken en deel in die pyn van ander, selfs as jy dit nie kan oplos nie.
    1 minuut van stilte – Jannie doen ’n dringende oproep aan kerke en gelowiges om tydens eredienste of byeenkomste ’n oomblik te neem om die lyding van Gaza (en ander krisisse) te eer en te erken.
    Gedeelde pyn verminder eensaamheid – Soos Jesus met ons meeleef (Hebreërs 4:15), kan ons mekaar troos deur empatie.
    8 min
  • CHRISTELIKE PERSPEKTIEF: Dr Arno v Niekerk - Ekonomiese Krisis en Gebed: Christelike Perspektief op SA se Toekoms
    Dr. Arno van Niekerk, 'n ekonomiese deskundige, gesels oor die ernstige uitdagings wat Suid-Afrika in die gesig staar. Van die dreigende tariefverhogings op 1 Augustus wat die ekonomie onder druk plaas, tot kabinetsuiwering en korrupsiebekamping, word hierdie onderwerpe vanuit 'n Christelike perspektief ontleed. Dr. Van Niekerk beklemtoon die belang van gebed, geloof en innovatiewe ekonomiese modelle om hierdie krisis te oorwin. Ook word daar gekyk na die rol van die OVK in die demokratiese proses en die potensiaal van elektroniese stemme. Hierdie episode is 'n moet-luister vir enigeen wat begaan is met Suid-Afrika se toekoms en die krag van geloof in tye van onsekerheid.
    12 min
  • CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE: Mike Burnard - Persecution & Hope: The Church’s Role in Crisis – Faith in Syria & Gaza
    In this powerful podcast, Mike discusses the heartbreaking persecution of Christians in Syria and Gaza. Amid recent attacks on churches and the killing of believers—including Pastor Khaled and his family—Mike emphasizes the biblical truth that "if one part of the body suffers, we all suffer." He calls the global church to prayer, urging believers to act as "spiritual firefighters" who run toward crisis rather than away. Addressing the difficult question of why God allows suffering, Mike explains how persecution historically spreads the Gospel, turning martyrs into seeds of faith. This emotional yet hopeful conversation challenges Christians to stand in solidarity with persecuted believers and trust in God’s presence even in the darkest times.
    9 min
  • CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE - Dr Peter Hammond: Modern Idolatry Exposed
    In this hard-hitting podcast episode, Dr. Peter Hammond (founder of Frontline Fellowship) tackles one of Scripture’s most urgent warnings: the sin of idolatry. While many assume idol worship is ancient history, Hammond reveals how modern culture—from celebrity obsessions to political fanaticism—is steeped in spiritual rebellion against God’s first commandment.
    11 min

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Tune in every weekday at 07:30 for Christian Perspective on the News, where we provide a biblically-based outlook on the latest events and world news. This daily segment on Get Up and Go Breakfast on Radio Cape Pulpit 729 AM features insights from church leaders and thinkers such as Mike Burnard, Dr. Arno v Niekerk, Dr. Braam Hanekom, Ds. Jannie Pelser, and Dr. Peter Hammond. Whether it's politics, social issues, or current events, we offer a Christian perspective to help you better understand the world around you. Stay informed, encouraged, and inspired with every episode.