The Gospel Coalition Africa Podcast

Christmas is amazing, but it can be challenging too. This short survival guide helps African Christians answer tricky questions and enjoy the season more.

Should African Christians take part in Black Friday? We explore the origins, pitfalls and opportunities to serve. Because yes, we can keep it Christ-centred

We can't just leave it up to the local Youth Pastor to disciple our teens. Yes, parents - we play a critical role. Here's some tips on how to do it well

No meetings, no internet, few resources. How do you keep a Township church going under COVID-19? Pastor Sbu shares tips not only for survival, but growth

COVID-19 is forcing us to pause and reflect on our thoughts and priorities. We discuss 12 major things Christians ought not to think about the pandemic.

As a single woman in South Africa people expect me to need a man. But Jesus has taught me that being alone and being lonely are not the same.

Small business is battling as COVID-19 continues. Gugu Gule shares how relying on God and thinking outside the box is keeping her, and her employees, afloat

How do you stay encouraged when you are church planting during COVID-19? Is it time to press pause? Greg Cassim shares his plans and hopes for the future

If Sanelisiwe Jobodwana does not work, she does not get paid. During the COVID-19 lockdown as all her work is cancelled Sane shares how she plans to survive

There are unique challenges presented by COVID-19 in Africa. We need to think beyond ourselves and recognise that our actions can save or sacrifice others.

Conrad Mbewe uses the Bible to explain the significance of the bronze snake lifted by Moses in the desert and how this Old Testament story points to Christ

Singleness is a God-given gift where you have the time and resources to serve Christ and the church - but we don't always treat single men that way

It's important for us to realize that you know, not everything that is in culture is necessarily wrong. Though there are some things that are obviously, patently, wrong.

When you focus on improving your body image you walk a fine line between disciplined commitment and obsessive idolatry. Tyrone shares his journey.

Our salvation is not earned. It is the work of Jesus Christ on the cross. When you start to hate sexual sin in your life, you know your are saved by Him.

Being single is a blessing! You can concentrate wholeheartedly on serving the Lord. But if sexual sin tempts you - marriage is a better course to follow.

In South Africa the dire state of black fatherhood is no myth. But there is hope in Christ! Blaque and Kat encourage fathers to break this destructive cycle

How should Christians respond to abuse? What is it, who does it affect, what can men can do to stop it, and how we can use the Gospel to guide our actions?

Tithing from the people of God supports ministry. Those who abuse it are wrong, but that doesn’t mean we should drop the command of the Lord Jesus Christ.

What is ancestral worship? Does it have real power or is it just superstition? We discuss African traditional religion and contrast it to faith in Christ.

It’s not easy to live for Christ in any context. Poet Puno Selesho shares how her faith influences her urban African culture - and how to put Christ first

Blaque and Sbu look at why lobola is often seen as a burden not a blessing. Yet there are positive aspects we can embrace and support as Christians.

What key things should you look for when you choose a church? And what role do you play in forming a healthy church? It’s not just about being a consumer...

A successful young professional, Leah, like many South Africans, pays Black Tax to support family at home. She does it gladly. The question is, why?

Eleanor Kwizera is living in exile. God has placed her far from Uganda, her home. However, as a Christian, she knows her real home is still to come

From 7 words and visiting graves to egg hunts by the sea - we explore Easter traditions in South Africa and the truth of the Gospel behind it all

How should Christians respond to the way Township stories and local culture is portrayed in film and television?

God rescued Codi from a dark world of addiction. Now he uses his story & God-given gifts to share the Gospel with other young people in the grip of despair

Music plays a huge role in African culture. We should be using music to engage our brothers and sisters with the Gospel. But what's the best way to do that?

From the Gospel imperatives to the emotional implications, one thing is very clear. Adoption changes everything and everyone in the story.