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The Open Book

Hosted by Loyiso Bala. Christians are very divided on many issues involving the Christian way of life. Where should we stand on matters such as purpose, relationships, the power of words, and how the Bible relates to your daily life? The Open Book hopes to unravel the truth contained in the Christian Constitution, which is the Bible, to help us make informed decisions on where we should stand on these and other crucial issues.
Occasionally English South Africa Christianity · Religion & Spirituality
45 Episodes
20 – 40

The Open Book - Train Up A Child

Looking at the Biblical truths about training up a child. Joining Loyiso Bala for this discussion is Pastor Bronwyn Stanford (Pastor and Head of Department at the Rhema Children’s Ministry).
21 Jan 2016 47 min

The Open Book - From Vision To Reality

Loyiso Bala looks at the topic of - 'From Vision To Reality'. Joining him to discuss this topic is musician, athlete and author, Kabelo Mabalane, as well as musician, Ernie Smith.
14 Jan 2016 50 min

The Open Book - New Beginnings

Joining Loyiso Bala to discuss the topic of 'New Beginnings' is international speaker and TV personality, Pastor Pushie Watson, as well as leader of City Life Church, Pastor David Reinecke.
7 Jan 2016 46 min

The Open Book - Finish Strong

Joining Loyiso Bala to discuss "finishing strong" is Wade Englebrecht (Pastor of The Way Christian Family Church) who preached on this subject recently, and Stuart Fisher (professional guitarist) who speaks about how he kept strong during a divorce with an unfaithful partner.
17 Dec 2015 54 min

The Open Book - The Truth Behind Christmas

Joining Loyiso Bala to investigate the true origin of Christmas is Franciso Fumarola from the South African Pagan Council, Pastor Ed Ramsani from Heronbridge Community Church, and Ernie Smith performs some Christmas Carols to get you in the Christmas spirit.
10 Dec 2015 53 min

The Open Book - How To Pray

In times of distress, times of happiness and times of content, human beings like to pray, but just what is the best way to go about speaking to the Lord? Loyiso Bala explores this with the Lead Pastor of Faith Hill Church in Johannesburg, Tafara Butayi, together they discuss different…
3 Dec 2015 47 min

The Open Book - Do I Need Church?

Loyiso Bala asks - "Do I need Church?" He is joined by author and singer, Rami Chuene who has given up on church. He also speaks to Pastor of Faith Hill Church, Tafara Butayi, who provides a Biblical reference for the importance of church. Last but not least, Joshua McCauley,…
26 Nov 2015 56 min

The Open Book - We Love Gays

Loyiso Bala looks at homosexuality and different Christian views surrounding it. He talks to Brenton Goldman, a Youth Pastor who preached a series on this subject and Antoinette Moorcroft who believes that she has been saved from a homosexual lifestyle.
19 Nov 2015 37 min

The Open Book - Near Death Experiences

Have you or someone you know ever had a near death experience? Retah McPherson, whose son died and came back to life, chats to Loyiso before Dr Richie Achukwu provides a Biblical reference of the afterlife.
5 Nov 2015 48 min

The Open Book - Trick or Treat, The Real Truth about Halloween

Loyiso Bala looks at what Halloween is, where it comes from, and whether or not Christians are free to celebrate it. To explore this topic he talks to Dr Peter Hammond who goes through the history of Halloween and Adele Neveling a contemporary Occult/Satanic “survivor”.
29 Oct 2015 45 min

The Open Book - Health is Wealth!

'Health is Wealth!' To explore this topic in-depth, Loyiso Bala is joined by musician, athlete and author, Kabelo Mabalane as well as lifestyle consultant and Pastor of Go Christian Church, Tracy Nyamuda.
22 Oct 2015 49 min

The Open Book - Porndemic: Overcoming Pornography

Loyiso speaks to Gloria Nkosi founder of Business Express Solutions, Taryn Hodgson, the international co-ordinator for African Christian Action, and Clive Human who is the director of Standing Together to Oppose Pornography (STOP).
15 Oct 2015 49 min

The Open Book - Why do bad things happen to good people?

Why do bad things happen to good people? Joining Loyiso for this discussion is Vanessa Goosen who spent 16 years in a Thai prison, author of 'Why do bad things happen to good people', Pastor Tafara Butayi and musician Lloyd Cele who speaks about losing his unborn child just before…
8 Oct 2015 51 min

The Open Book - Waiting on God

"When God When?" This is a question we can all relate to. Helping Loyiso to get to the bottom of it is the lead pastor of Faith Hill Church in Johannesburg, Tafara Butayi as well as international speaker, author and personal growth expert, Stacey Speller.
1 Oct 2015 43 min

The Open Book - Unity in Diversity

Joining Loyiso for this conversation is the Pastor of Grace Point, Jacqui Rivers as well as Thomas Dube from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
24 Sep 2015 46 min

The Open Book - Tradition vs Religion

Loyiso Bala is joined by his own brother Phelo Bala as well as Pastor Dick Koza. Together they delve deep into the topic of 'Tradition vs Religion'. In a country like South Africa, with a rich heritage, a multitude of cultures and variety of religions and beliefs, this is a…
17 Sep 2015 48 min

The Open Book - Ha-Hallelujah!

"A Time To Laugh!" Loyiso Bala talks about the joys of worshipping the Lord and living under grace with Christian comedians Ditsebe.com and Napsta.
10 Sep 2015 51 min

The Open Book - Kingdom Business

How business operates in God's economy. Joining Loyiso for this discussion is business mogul and worship leader, Rhulani Garrine, as well as multimedia company owner, Azziz Kara.
3 Sep 2015 49 min

The Open Book - Living By Giving

Loyiso Bala broadcasts from the SHOUT 2015 launch, which aims to curb the tide against crime in South Africa. This is the perfect opportunity for him to talk about the importance of giving. Joining Loyiso for this discussion is the head of Hands of Compassion, Pastor Alan McCauley, as well…
27 Aug 2015 47 min
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