In hierdie boeiende podcastgesprek praat ons met professor Bernard Combrink, ’n sleutelfiguur in die vertaling van die 2020-Afrikaanse Bybel. Hy deel die fassinerende agtergrond van hoe hierdie massiewe projek tot stand gekom het—van die eerste versoek deur kerke tot die uiteindelike lansering in 2020. Met 179 mense betrokke (insluitend teoloë, taaldeskundiges en selfs vroue vir die eerste keer), verduidelik hy hoekom nuwe vertalings nodig is en hoe die proses dekades neem.

Don’t miss the Cape Pulpit Business Breakfast on Friday, 27 June, from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Koffiterapy in Willowbridge. This month’s guest speaker is Dane Smith, a South African entrepreneur, brand strategist, and founder of the Wilma Group, who specializes in helping small businesses thrive in the digital space.

Dane will share insights on merging faith and business, leveraging digital tools, and building a strong brand presence—emphasizing consistency, community, and stewardship in entrepreneurship. Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or faith-driven professional, this event is a must-attend for networking and growth.

In this impactful podcast episode, Lisl Doherty, Enterprise Development Manager at Polyco, discusses their school-based recycling program in collaboration with the Western Cape Government. The initiative, part of the broader Itemba Bukhoma project, focuses on educating youth, creating jobs, and reducing plastic waste while fostering a circular economy.

In this inspiring interview, Melissa Jane—Worcester-based singer-songwriter and Die Kontrak TV competition alum—shares her musical journey, the challenges of reality TV, and her passion for creating music that serves others. Don't miss...

Behind the Scenes of Die Kontrak: Melissa reveals the unexpected pressures of TV competitions and how her faith helped her overcome elimination without losing motivation.

The Creative Process: She explains her unique songwriting method—capturing lyrics and melodies in everyday moments and weaving them into heartfelt songs.

"Ek is Vry": The story behind her award-winning song (written at just 15 years old during a Stellenbosch writing camp) and its message of freedom in faith and calling.

Music with a Mission: Melissa’s dream isn’t fame but impact—using her voice to inspire others, as seen in fans’ messages about how her music changed their lives.

What’s Next: New music dropping soon, plus live performances (like the upcoming Karoo Gardens braai fiesta).

Follow Melissa Jane:

Instagram/Facebook: @MelissaJaneMusic

YouTube/Spotify: Search Melissa Jane

Perfect for fans of authentic gospel music and stories of resilience and faith!

In hierdie insiggewende episode gesels ons met Ds Jan Oberholzer van die NG Kerk De La Bat-Bellville - 'n unieke gemeente wat al 49 jaar hoop bied aan dowe en doofblinde gelowiges. En op die 7de Junie is daar 'n bizaar - maar dit is meer as net pannekoek - dis 'n lewensbelangrike sosiale geleentheid vir dowe gemeenskappe.

Dr Rina help ons om te weet wat deernis WÉRELIK is (en hoe dit verskil van blote "kind wees")

• Die gevaar van "compassion fatigue": Waarom jy eers jouself moet vul voordat jy ander kan dien

• 7 praktiese maniere om deernis dagliks toe te pas (insluitend: aktief luister, klein gebare, en grense stel)

• Hoekom gesonde grense noodsaaklik is: Hoe om om te gee sonder om jou eie welstand te offer

• Die samestellende krag van deernis: Van verhoudings tot samelewing-herstel

In this inspiring episode, we chat with Niall Maloney, founder of CurrentsForCause, a group of nine mates taking on the extreme Robben Island-to-Blueberg swim—in just speedos—to raise awareness for men’s mental health and support SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group).

Niall shares:

Why they’re braving icy Atlantic waters (11-13°C!)

The power of uncomfortable conversations in tackling mental health struggles

How strong male friendships create safe spaces for vulnerability

The real challenges—cold, hypothermia, and mental endurance (not sharks!)

What’s next for CurrentsForCause—bigger swims, bigger impact

Follow their journey on Instagram (@currentsforcause) and learn how you can support SADAG’s 24-hour crisis line. A must-listen for anyone passionate about adventure, mental health advocacy, and breaking the stigma around men’s emotions.

In hierdie insiggewende episode verken ons:

Hoe om jou unieke definisie van respek te identifiseer (selfs as dit verskil van ander)

Die rol van geduld en luister in die ervaring van positiewe emosies en groei

Waarom mondelinge kommunikasie soms tekortskiet—en hoe om dit te oorkom

Die balans tussen persoonlike behoeftes en verantwoordelikheid

In hierdie week se episode gesels ons weer met Dr. Rina de Klerk-Weyer, 'n vooraanstaande Suid-Afrikaanse sielkundige en emosionele intelligensie-kenner, oor hoe om verandering en teëslae in die lewe te hanteer. Sy deel praktiese strategieë om onderskeid te maak tussen wat jy kan verander en wat jy moet aanvaar – 'n lewensvaardigheid wat veerkragtigheid bou.

Dr. Rina de Klerk-Weyer gesels met Brad oor die vermoë om na teëslae of verandering te herstel en selfs sterker te word. Sy verduidelik hoe mense hierdie lewensbelangrike vaardigheid kan ontwikkel en toepas.

"Veerkragtigheid gaan nie oor hoe dikwels jy val nie, maar oor hoe vinnig jy opstaan. Deur te aanvaar, te leer en aan te pas, kan enige teëslag 'n springplank word na groter sukses."