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Disclaimer: The views expressed do not reflect the policy of baobulb.org Reverend Kelvin Harris delivered this sermon for podcast. It is based on the following scripture reading: Nehemiah 2: 17-20 Acts: 2: 42-47 Mark 9: 39-42 The podcast is produced as a service to the church community and friends. So visit our Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

Disclaimer: The views expressed do not reflect the policy of baobulb.org Reverend Heidi Petersen delivered this morning’s sermon, entitled “Lord - Let Me See”. The opening hymn, Amazing Grace, is performed by BYU Noteworthy (Chris Tomlin A Cappella Cover). And Lenny LeBlanc brings the closing hymn, There Is None Like You. The scriptural text is taken from John 9 verse 25 "Though I am blind now I see". The podcast is produced as a service to the church community and friends. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

Reverend Heidi Petersen delivered this morning’s sermon, about finding “Living Water”. The podcast is produced as a service to the church community and friends. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

Charmaine Rayment is a voluntary missionary at Jews for Jesus. She has a real passion for worship ministry. Rayment has agreed to become a contributor to a podcast series called “A Life of Worship”. This is part four of a series devoted to the Tabernacle of the Lord. Below, you will find some notes from the episode as well as the podcast itself. Enjoy listening. Notes from this episode Music by Avihu Medina Shalom listeners! Today we will explore the courtyard of praise and how to enter into an attitude of praise Psalm 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving (tôwdâh), and His courts with praise (tehillâh)! Praise (yâdâh) Him; bless (bârâk) His name! SEVEN KEY HEBREW WORDS FOR PRAISE The word praise appears many times in the bible however we lose the exact meaning in the English language. Hebrew has seven words to describe praise. I would like to encourage you to take a concordance and everywhere you see the word “praise” in your bible, write down the Hebrew word next to it and you will get a better understanding of what is being said. I am just going to give a brief description of the seven Hebrew words for praise. The references have been added so that you may look them up for their full meaning. Hâlal (Strong’s Concordance 1984) To praise God explosively and enthusiastically. (Primary root of the word hallelujah Psalm 22:23 “I will declare Your Name to my brothers. I will praise (Hâlal) You amid the Congregation. Psalm 63:6 …so my mouth praises (Hâlal) You with joyful lips. Psalm 69:31 I will praise (Hâlal) God’s Name with a song, and magnify Him with praise. Psalm 150 Tehillâh (Strong’s Concordance 8416) To sing praises extravagantly. Psalm 40:4 “He put a new song in my mouth – a hymn of praise (Tehillâh) to our God. Many will see and fear and trust in ADONAI.” Psalm 22:4 “Yet You are holy, enthroned on the praises (Tehillâh) of Israel. Psalm 34:2 “I will bless (Barak) ADONAI at all times. His praise (Tehillâh) is continually in my mouth.” Psalm 66:2 “Sing the glory of His Name – make His praise (Tehilâah) glorious.” Shâbach (Strong’s Concordance 7623) To shout; to exclaim praise, to proclaim with a loud voice. Psalm 63:4 “Since Your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise (Shâbach) you.” Psalm 117:1 “Praise (Shâbach) ADONAI, all you nations! Glorify Him, all you people. Psalm 145:4 “One generation will praise (Shâbach) Your works to another and declare Your mighty acts. Psalm 147:12 “Exalt ADONAI, (Shâbach) O Jerusalem! Praise (Hâlal) your God, O Zion. Yâdâh (Strong’s Concordance 3034) To worship or revere with raised or extended hands. Psalm 134:2 “Lift up your hands (Yâdâh) in the sanctuary and bless ADONAI.” Psalm 9:2 “I will praise (Yâdâh) ADONAI with my whole heart. I will tell about all your wonders.” Psalm 7:18 “I will praise (Yâdâh) ADONAI for His justice. I sing praise to the Name of ADONAI Elyon!” Psalm 54:8 “I will sacrifice a freewill offering to You. I will praise (Yâdâh) Your Name.” Psalm 142:8 “Bring my soul out of prison, so I may praise (Yâdâh) Your Name.” Tôwdâh (Strong’s Concordance 8426) To give thanks; to extend the hands in thanksgiving. Psalm 100:4 “Enter His gates with thanksgiving (Tôwdâh) and His courts with praise (Tehillâh)! Praise (Yâdâh) Him, bless (Barak) His Name.” Psalm 50:23 “A sacrifice of praise (Tôwdah) honors Me, and to the one who orders his way, I will show the salvation of God.” Psalm 116:17 “To You I will offer a sacrifice of praise (Tôwdâh), and I will call on the Name of ADONAI.” Bârak (Strong’s Concordance 1288) To bless God as an act of adoration; to kneel expectantly and quietly before him. Psalm 145:21 “My mouth declares the praise of ADONAI. Let all flesh bless (Bârak) His holy Name forever and ever!” Psalm 34:2 “I will bless (Bârak) ADONAI at all times. His praise (Tehillâh) is continually in my mouth.” Psalm 63:5 “So I will bless (Bârak) You as long as I live. In Your name I lift up my hands. Psalm 72:15 “…May he pray for him continually and bless (Bârak) him all day. Zâmar (Strong’s Concordance 2167) To use musical instruments. Sometimes accompanied by the voice. Psalm 33:2 “Praise ADONAI with the harp. Sing (Zâmar) praises to Him with a ten-string lyre.” Psalm 98:5 “Sing (Zâmar) praises to ADONAI with the harp, with the harp and a voice of melody.” Psalm 144:9 “God I sing a new song to You, on a ten-string harp (Zâmar) I sing praises (Tehillâh) to You.” The Hebrew word most used in the Old Testament for worship is shâchâh (Strong’s Concordance 7812) meaning prostrate; bow down. The Greek word most used in the New Testament for worship is prŏskunĕō (Strong’s Concordance 4352) meaning to prostrate oneself in homage. As we enter the courtyard of praise, let’s examine the kind of worship that David instituted and which can be seen in the book of Psalms. NINE WORSHIP POSTURES FOUND IN THE BOOK OF PSALMS VOICE Speak! Psalm 34:1 I will bless ADONAI at all time. His praise is continually in my mouth. Sing! Psalm 47:7 Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises! Shout! Psalm 32:11 Be glad in ADONAI and rejoice, you righteous, and shout for joy, all who are upright in heart! HANDS Lift! Psalm 63:4 So I will bless You as long as I live. In Your name I will lift up my hands. Play Instruments! Psalm 33:2 Praise ADONAI with the harp. Sing praises to Him with a ten-string lyre. 3 Sing to Him a new song! Play skillfully amid shouts of joy. Clap! Psalm 47:2 Clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of joy! POSTURE Stand! Psalm 134:1 Behold, ADONAI, all you servants of ADONAI, who stand by night in the house of ADONAI. Bow! Psalm 95:6 Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before ADONAI our Maker! Dance! Psalm 149:3 Let them praise his name with dancing. Let them sing praises to him with tambourine and harp.

Charmaine Rayment is a voluntary missionary at Jews for Jesus. She has a real passion for worship ministry. Rayment has agreed to become a contributor to a podcast series called “A Life of Worship”. This is part one in a series documenting The Tabernacle: The Golden Altar of Incense. Below, you will find some notes from the episode as well as the podcast itself. Enjoy listening. Notes from this episode music from Hillsong THE GOLDEN ALTAR OF INCENSE PART 1 (YESHUA THE HIGH PRIEST – PRAYER AND INTERCESSION) Part of our worship is prayer and intercession. God has called each believer to be a holy and royal priesthood. I Peter 2:5 you also as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house, be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Messiah Yeshua. I Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the praises of the One who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Under the Old Covenant, the Altar of Incense was in the Holy Place and only the High Priest could minister before the Lord. In Hebrews 9:2-4 we read that the Altar of Incense is in the Most Holy Place. The curtain has been torn and we can all come directly into the presence of God to minister as a holy and royal priesthood. THE FOUR HORNS OF THE ALTAR OF INCENSE Altar – Worship Incense – Prayer The horn is a symbol of power, strength and defense and all of the above can be found in the horns of: Praise, Worship, Prayer & Intercession. Revelation 5:8…the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. Revelation 8:3 And another angel came and stood at the altar with a golden censer, and he was given much incense to offer with the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar before the throne, 4 and the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, rose before God from the hand of the angel. THE HORNS OF THANKSGIVING, PRAISE & WORSHIP DIRECT ACCESS TO GOD THROUGH THANKSGIVING AND PRAISE When entering the Tabernacle, we are exhorted to “Enter his gates with thanksgiving (tôwdâh), and his courts with praise (tehillâh)! Give thanks (yâdâh) to him; bless (bârâk) his name!” Psalm 100:4 THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THANKSGIVING AND PRAISE Thank God for all His goodness and for all He has done for us. Praise God for His greatness. Even the Lords’ prayer begins with honouring the Name of God. Matthew 6:9 Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be thy name. Luke 11:1 Father, hallowed be your name. THE HORN OF PRAISE Praise moves our focus onto the One whom we are praising. Praise brings encouragement – Names and character of God. Praise builds our faith – Praise lifts our eyes from our circumstances to our almighty Father who is the Ruler over all. Praise brings deliverance – 2 Chron. 20:1-30 King Jehoshaphat. Praise lifts our eyes from the battle to the victory. THANKSGIVING AND PRAISE LEAD TO WORSHIP Psalm 95:1 Oh come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. 3 For the LORD is the great God, and the great King above all gods. 4 In His hand are the deep places of the earth; The heights of the hills are His also. 5 The sea is His, for He made it; And His hands formed the dry land. 6 Oh come let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the LORD our maker. 7 For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, The sheep of His hand. THE HORN OF WORSHIP Worship is primarily an attitude. During worship we become totally focused on God and thus the lines of communication are open for God to speak to us through His Spirit. It is important to hear what God is saying so that we can pray and intercede according to the will of God. 1 John 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.

The first instalment of a regular feature on Spudcaster, which is guaranteed to start off your week the right way.

Reverend Heidi Petersen relied on Luke chapter 15 verses 11-32. The Saint Barnabas United Church brings you this sermon on God’s economy. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

Reverend Heidi Petersen delivered this morning’s sermon, under the theme “Is there no balm of Gilead?”. The sermon is premised on the book of Luke chapter 13 verses 10-17. The podcast is produced as a service to the church community and friends. So drop us an email if you would like to subscribe and visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

Sermon: A time of Reflection is here. Reverend Kelvin Harris delivered this sermon for podcast. It is based on the following scripture reading: Joshua 24:1-3(a) and 14-25 Matthew 25:1-13 The podcast is produced as a service to the church community and friends. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

Wesley Pepper chats to Helen Sayers. She is one of the leading authorities on ubuntu, and talks about how artists can use it to enrich people’s lives through their artwork. In conclusion, and although there is a strong drive toward commercialisation in the South African Art World, Sayers argues that money is not everything. Wesley Pepper has exciting things lined up for the end of the year. So do stay tuned! Apologies for the echo on Wesley’s end of the line in this episode. But you can follow the show notes, below. Social Media Links:Facebook Importantly, Wesley set up this podcast as a platform. To talk art, processes and the politics of art and activism. Special thanks to Chris Morrow 4 for the theme music. The podcast is now also available on iHeartRadio. Or you can visit the website feed.

Reverend Kelvin Harris delivered this sermon for podcast. It is based on the following scripture reading: Judges 4:1-7 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Matthew 25:14-30 The podcast is produced as a service to the church community and friends. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts. And you can check out this podcast on Podlink! You can also follow our devotional podcast, A Life of Worship. Please do rate/review/subscribe!

Worship Insights Through the Bible: Episode 12 is A Life of Worship Podcast. Charmaine Rayment is a Christian missionary in South Africa. With a passion for worship. In Episode 13 she looks at the sin offering which is described in Leviticus 4:1-35 and 5: 1-13. The series is entitled “Worship Insights Through the Bible”. Further, please listen to last week’s Episode 12. Special thanks to Solarkidd for the theme music. In conclusion, visit the series page.

Wesley Pepper chats fellow artist, Dikgwele Paul Molete. He is an acclaimed artist, with quite a controversial art history. Gay penguins (limited conceptions of homosexuality), 2005 Marley tile print. Edition: 5Wesley Pepper has exciting things lined up for the end of the year. So do stay tuned! And you can follow the show notes, below. Social Media Links:Facebook Importantly, Wesley set up this podcast as a platform. To talk art, processes and the politics of art and activism. Special thanks to Chris Morrow 4 for the theme music. The podcast is now also available on iHeartRadio. Or you can visit the website feed.

Sermon: A Call to Worship. Reverend Kelvin Harris delivered this sermon for podcast. It is based on the following scripture readings: Psalm 100:1-5 Ezekiel 34:11-14; 20-24 Matthew 25:31-46 The podcast is produced as a service to the church community and friends. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts. And you can check out this podcast on Podlink! You can also follow our devotional podcast, A Life of Worship. Please do rate/review/subscribe!

Sermon: Faith. Neale Quilliam lead this morning’s service at the Saint Barnabas United Church. Our scripture readings are taken from the books of Matthew, John and Revelations. Visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

Warning: This episode discusses adult themes. Disclaimer: The views expressed do not reflect the policy of Baobulb.org. Not suitable for children under the age of 18. YouTube In this episode, I talk to my Uncle, Douglas Hare, about his mentoring role in my life and about his own influences. We reminisce, have a bit of a waffle and talk about philosophy. And how it has shaped who we are. The Other Side of the Sun is a podcast by Solarkidd. He currently lives in London in the United Kingdom. His is a journey of self discovery. With eclectic tastes. Ranging from Ancient History to Music. And likewise, astronomy and language. Similarly, ancient alien theories. For more podcasts, visit Spudcaster. Social Media LinksTwitter CreditsIntro music produced by solarkidd (the A Team) @abstractsunpro. Outro music produced by @st4x_music (the A Team) @abstractsunpro. Video Edited by @optimizevisuals.

Sermon: A Call to Repent. Reverend Kelvin Harris delivered this sermon for podcast. It is based on the following scripture reading: Isaiah 40:1-11 Mark 1:1-8 The podcast is produced as a service to the church community and friends. So drop us an email, if you would like to subscribe. And visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

Worship Insights Through the Bible: Episode 17 is A Life of Worship Podcast. Charmaine Rayment is a Christian missionary in South Africa. With a passion for worship. Episode 17 is the final in a segment discussing the Royal Priesthood, as found in Leviticus. The series is entitled “Worship Insights Through the Bible”. Further, please listen to last week’s Episode 16. Special thanks to Solarkidd for the theme music. In conclusion, visit the series page.

Warning: This episode discusses adult themes. Disclaimer: The views expressed do not reflect the policy of Baobulb.org. Not suitable for children under the age of 18. Wesley Pepper chats to an old friend, Ezra Selborn. They discuss ways to negotiate the festive season during a global pandemic. And Ezra shares her own experiences raising children during COVID-19. Wesley Pepper has exciting things lined up for the end of the year. So do stay tuned! And you can follow the show notes below. Links:Facebook Instagram Importantly, Wesley set up this podcast as a platform. To talk art, processes and the politics of art and activism. Special thanks to Chris Morrow 4 for the theme music. The podcast is now also available on iHeartRadio. Or you can visit the website feed.

Reverend Kelvin Harris delivered this sermon for podcast. It is based on the following scripture readings: 2 Samuel 7:1-11; 16 Luke 1:26-38 The podcast is produced as a service to the church community and friends. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

Warning: This episode discusses adult themes, such as sexual violence. Disclaimer: The views expressed do not reflect the policy of Baobulb.org. Not suitable for children under the age of 18. YouTube Olivia Louise is a singer/songwriter from Manchester, UK. She speaks openly about feminism and gender based violence. Her music is reflective of her work around inequality and woman’s issues in society. The Other Side of the Sun is a podcast by Solarkidd. He currently lives in London in the United Kingdom. His is a journey of self discovery. With eclectic tastes. Ranging from Ancient History to Music. And likewise, astronomy and language. Similarly, ancient alien theories. For more podcasts, visit Spudcaster. LinksAttics Spotify Twitter Instagram YouTube CreditsIntro music produced by solarkidd (the A Team) @abstractsunpro. Outro music produced by @st4x_music (the A Team) @abstractsunpro. Video Edited by @optimizevisuals.

Warning: This episode discusses adult themes. Disclaimer: The views expressed do not reflect the policy of Baobulb.org. Not suitable for children under the age of 18. In this Christmas Day episode, Wesley Pepper chats to his sister and brother-in-law. They discuss the impact of stricter lockdown regulations on their home town, Port Elizabeth, which has been identified as a COVID-19 hotspot. They also talk about food and the impact of the pandemic on dietary patterns. Wesley has exciting things lined up for the end of the year. So do stay tuned! And you can follow the show notes below. LinksCordelia Riaan Importantly, Wesley set up this podcast as a platform. To talk art, processes and the politics of art and activism. Special thanks to Chris Morrow 4 for the theme music. The podcast is now also available on iHeartRadio. Or you can visit the website feed.

Warning: This episode discusses adult themes. Disclaimer: The views expressed do not reflect the policy of Baobulb.org. Not suitable for children under the age of 18. As we celebrate a New Year, Wesley Pepper chats to long time friend and music producer Ricky Groenwald. They discuss the future, anticipating what 2021 may have in store. Wesley has exciting things lined up for the New Year. So do stay tuned! And you can follow the show notes below. LinksFacebook Importantly, Wesley set up this podcast as a platform. To talk art, processes and the politics of art and activism. Special thanks to Chris Morrow 4 for the theme music. The podcast is now also available on iHeartRadio. Or you can visit the website feed.

Marlene van Grenen: A Tribute. My mom’s eldest sister was laid to rest last week. The grief is still pretty raw. And in honour of her memory, I thought it fitting to put together a little tribute podcast. This tribute was written and presented by my mom, Helen Klein. The family have created a space where you can leave a message.

Reverend Heidi Petersen prepared this sermon entitled “Lord teach us how to pray/fight”. Luke 22 verses 39 – 46 is the scriptural text. This podcast is produced as a service to Saint Barnabas United Church. Please don’t forget to rate/review at the bottom of this page. Similarly, head over to Podlink and listen on your favourite app! Visit the Spudcaster page for more. What do you think of this podcast?

Reverend Heidi Petersen delivered this morning’s sermon, entitled “What is in your hand?”. It is premised on the Old Testament reading taken from the book of Exodus 4 1:15. The sermon comes as Reverend Heidi celebrates 20 years in the pulpit. The podcast is produced as a service to the church community and friends. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

Charmaine Rayment is a voluntary missionary at Jews for Jesus. She has a real passion for worship ministry. Sister Charmaine has agreed to become a contributor to a podcast series called “A Life of Worship”. This is part two of a teaching series entitled “Abraham’s Act of Worship”. Below, you will find some notes from the episode as well as the podcast itself. Enjoy listening. Notes from this episode ABRAHAM’S ACT OF WORSHIP PART 2 OBEDIENCE Just as worship involves hearing accurately from God, it also involves total obedience to his instructions. I Samuel / Sh’mu’el Alef 15:22 Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, to pay heed than the fat of rams. 23 For rebellion is like the sin of divination and stubbornness is like iniquity and idolatry. Abraham could only have arrived at the exact place by listening and obeying. Obedience to God’s instructions will lead us to his provision for us. Verses 13 Then Abraham lifted up his eyes and behold, there was a ram, just caught in the thick bushes by its horns. So Abraham went and took the ram, and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son. 14 Abraham named that place, ADONAI Yireh, – as it is said today, “On the mountain, ADONAI will provide.” Here we see God’s provision for the sacrifice, however please notice that the provision would not have been there if Abraham had not been in the right place. He had to go to the exact location that God told him to go to. We need to make sure that we are in the centre of God’s will for our lives. Whatever plans God has for us, the provision will be there provided we walk in obedience. What do you understand by obedience? Is God requiring you to respond in obedience to something in your life right now? Will you obey even if the cost is high? ACTION Verse 4: On the third day, Abraham lifted up his eyes and saw the place from a distance. To fulfil God’s command, required action on Abraham’s part. He still had to walk the distance as well as climb the mountain. How often do we expect everything to just ‘happen’? However, action also requires faith. The journey took three days and three nights and it was during that time that God gave Abraham the necessary specific instructions. During those three days can you just imagine the kind of thoughts that must have gone through Abraham’s mind? To walk in faith means to trust God implicitly. Trust is built through relationship which in turn is built through spending time alone with God. How is your relationship with God? How do you react when God gives instructions? Do you sit back waiting for something to happen or do you begin to act in faith remembering that God’s timing is crucial? What do you understand by ‘walking in faith’? SEPARATION Verse 5: Abraham said to his young men, “Sit yourselves down here with the donkey. As for me and the young man, we’ll go over there, worship and return to you.” Here we see Abraham separating himself from the group in order for him and his son to go and worship. As important as corporate worship is, we do need to separate ourselves and spend time alone with God. As with any relationship, you only really get to know someone when you spend quality time alone with that person How often do you take time out to be alone with God? Do you like spending time alone with God or does it feel like performing a duty? What keeps you from spending alone time with God? How can you change your alone time with God so that it becomes a blessing? If you are finding that you don’t have time to be alone with God, then what can you change in your schedule that will give you more time?

Reverend Kelvin Harris brings this Easter service, entitled “Hope for all God’s people”. It is based on the following scripture readings: Psalm 43: 1-5 Luke 23: 13-35 The podcast is produced as a service to the church community and friends. During this time of lockdown, sermons will be pre-recorded and then uploaded onto the podcast. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

Reverend Heidi Petersen reminded the congregation that “you are blessed!” And it is premised on Matthew 3: 1-11. After that the intercessory prayer is lead by Karen de Jongh Alie. My Only Hope Is You is performed by John Paul Trimble and the closing hymn is from David Phelps. This as the Church remains on lockdown in the face of a global pandemic. The podcast is a service to the church community and friends. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

Reverend Kelvin Harris brings this Easter service, entitled “Emerging Stronger and Wiser”. It is based on the following scripture readings: Jeremiah 31: 31-34 Matthew 26:26-30 Matthew 28:1-10 The podcast is produced as a service to the church community and friends. During this time of lockdown, sermons will be pre-recorded and then uploaded onto the podcast. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

Reverend Heidi Petersen delivered this sermon entitled “Everything that Matters still Remains”. The opening prayer was performed by Jaimé Povall and the closing hymn was by the Collingsworth Family. It is entitled “Joy is not cancelled”. This podcast was produced during the time of lockdown as a service to the church community and friends. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

So I stumbled on a true legend earlier. His name is Max Hurrell and he’s a cool cat music producer in Cape Town. An entire government minister referred to the practice smoking marijuana as “zol”. “When people zol”, to be exact. This particular item was inspired by a press conference by Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma unpacking the level four lockdown regulations. The media would have us believe that our darling president is being held to ransom by his errant cabinet. He announces the lockdown. They take away people’s cigarettes and booze. They ban the sale of magazines, bringing whole companies to their knees.This is the story of the South African lockdown. A prince charming President and his rogue state. You see, Cyril Ramaphosa moved us from level five to level four lockdown at the stroke of midnight on 30 April 2020. The next day malls started filling up. Traffic increased on the roads. And nobody wore a face mask. This in circumstances where top government scientists were proven wrong in their most recent projections. A bad thing was supposed to happen by now. A massive spike in infections. But the curve remained flat. They have decided that it is safe for millions to return to work. Consequently, they have no clue! And all of this under rather strict conditions, I might add. It will be interesting to see how they enforce these regulations and what the results might be. Maybe they just want white monopoly capital off their backs?! Certainly, we will let the people risk their lives to do the things that make you rich. When people zol And then a lone inspector arrives at your socially distanced sweat shop. “Mr Patel, I see you are not observing social distance rules! Also, why is nobody wearing a mask!” And with that, the lone inspector shuts down the sweatshop and sends everyone home. Except Mr Patel. He’s off to jail. It’s all highly probable. Tomorrow is subject only to the imagination.

Reverend Nombulelo Mbewu recorded this service at home. It is based on the New Testament reading at John 21:15-19. Theo Boyce delivered the Prayer of Intercession. And the Pool Family lead the Lords Prayer. A very special thank you to young Donny Mpofu for his Mother’s Day Message. The Saint Marks Methodist Church set up this podcast in response to the lockdown. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

Reverend Kelvin Harris brings this service, entitled “Trust in God”. It is based on the following scripture readings: 1 Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-6 The podcast is produced as a service to the church community and friends. During this time of lockdown, sermons will be pre-recorded and then uploaded onto the podcast. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

Reverend Heidi Petersen delivered this sermon entitled “Waiting and Emptiness”. It is based on the scripture reading at Lamentations 3 verses 23 -26. Morris Nolan presents the beatitudes. And the hymn “You deserve the Glory“, can be found on YouTube. And Lucretia Sikwebu performed the closing hymn “Great is thy faithfulness”. This podcast was produced during the time of lockdown as a service to Saint Barnabas United Church. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

The Saint Barnabas United Church set up this podcast as a learning platform for its 2020 confirmation class. For more podcasts from Saint Barnabas please visit the page. Candidates are asked to please watch the video, view the slideshow and submit the form. This is Lesson Two on The Trinity.

Reverend Nombulelo Mbewu recorded this service at home. Pieter Buitendag delivered the notices. And Helena Vaccaro read the first scripture reading, taken from 1 Peter 3:13-22 . The second reading can be found at John 14:15-21. The closing hymn, Seek Ye First, was performed by the Polk Street United Methodist Church in America. The Florida Methodist Church set up this podcast in response to the lockdown. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

Reverend Kelvin Harris brings this service, entitled “The Presence of God in our World today”. It is based on the following scripture readings: Ephesians 1:15-23 Acts 1:6-14 The podcast is produced as a service to the church community and friends. During this time of lockdown, sermons will be pre-recorded and then uploaded onto the podcast. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

The Saint Barnabas United Church set up this podcast as a learning platform for its 2020 confirmation class. For more podcasts from Saint Barnabas please visit the page. Candidates are asked to please watch the video and view the slideshow. This will be the subject matter for the group discussion on Friday. This is Lesson Four on The Trinity.

Reverend Heidi Petersen prepared this sermon entitled “A Hurt-free Church”. It is based on the scripture reading at Matthew 18:10-20. Skye Groenewald presented the opening prayer. And Elijah and Chantelle Swartz prepared the intercessory prayer. The opening hymn “Jesus loves the little children” is performed by Caleb and Kelsey Cover. And the song “We are the World” was performed by the World for Africa. This podcast was produced during the time of lockdown as a service to Saint Barnabas United Church. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

Reverend Heidi Petersen prepared this sermon entitled “This is not right, Lord”. It is based on the scripture reading at John 10:10. Delia Preston shared her testimony on gender based violence. The opening hymn is “Be still for the presence of the Lord”. And the closing hymn was performed by Chris Tomlin. This podcast was produced during the time of lockdown as a service to Saint Barnabas United Church. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

Di Wooley recorded this service at home. So drop us an email if you would like to subscribe. Likewise visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

Reverend Kelvin Harris brings this service, entitled “Now, let me Think about my Thinking”. It is based on the following scripture readings: Romans 12: 1-3 John 14: 15-18 The podcast is produced as a service to the church community and friends. During this time of lockdown, sermons will be pre-recorded and then uploaded onto the podcast. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

In this episode, Wesley chats to long time friend and music wizard, Keenan Bailey AKA solarkiddmusic. The episode features a track from Kokoroko. This is a fresh faced podcast looking at the challenges facing artists. Wesley Pepper describes it as “It’s a podcast where we talk art, processes and the politics of art and activism.” On his website, he is listed as a Contemporary and Street Artist, Social Entrepreneur, Cultural Activist. For more podcasts in this series visit the feed.

This bible study lesson was prepared by the members of Bosmont Congregational Church and is presented by Reverend Kelvin Harris. The three part series is entitled “Remembering my Perfect Story”. It is based on the scripture reading found at Matthew 27:22. The podcast is produced as a service to the church community and friends. During this time of lockdown, sermons will be pre-recorded and then uploaded onto the podcast. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

Reverend Heflin Houlie of the Moravian Church delivered this family worship service, themed “God Loves us, Let us be Obedient to Him”. It is premised on the scripture reading Deuteronomy 7: 6-12. The Moravian Church in Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, set up this podcast in response to the lockdown. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

Reverend Heflin Houlie of the Moravian Church prepared this Singkerk service, themed “Ons is afhanklik van God”. Ons het ook gehad ons werkers Komitee wie die sang gedoen het saam met Eerwaarde William Lesch. The Moravian Church in Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, set up this podcast in response to the lockdown. So visit the Spudcaster page for more podcasts.

One of my most memorable interviews was with a veteran newsman who suffered no fools. This was compiled for SABC Radio. I have reproduced it on the Spudcaster page. It tells the life story of a veteran newsman, who lived and breathed the struggle against apartheid. And he penned many a short story to tell the tale.

Warning: This episode discusses adult themes. Disclaimer: The views expressed do not reflect the policy of Baobulb.org. Not suitable for children under the age of 18. YouTube Lya Reis Guerrero is a Drummer, Percussionists and surfer born in the infamous city of Caracas, Venezuela. We talk about her move to Europe, playing drums with some of the hottest bands around and her biggest passion: surfing. The Other Side of the Sun is a podcast by Solarkidd. He currently lives in London in the United Kingdom. His is a journey of self discovery. With eclectic tastes. Ranging from Ancient History to Music. And likewise, astronomy and language. Similarly, ancient alien theories. For more podcasts, visit Spudcaster. LinksFacebook Instagram Website CreditsIntro music produced by solarkidd (the A Team) @abstractsunpro. Outro music produced by @st4x_music (the A Team) @abstractsunpro. Video Edited by @optimizevisuals.

I stumbled upon the name for this podcasting platform, quite by chance. I was visiting the National Zoo in Pretoria, and this painting of a baobab tree really grabbed my attention. There's a mini market where artists sell their wares at the Zoo's entrance. The artist is known only as Bab'Grand. The tree is a symbol for a meeting place in African tradition. The idea for the podcast, Spudcaster, was born from my love of a simba chip ad when I was a kid. They were all chanting "I want to be a simba chippie" and then one potato rolls off the back of the truck and they zoom in on him saying "I osso wanted to be a simba tsipie" (this is the typical accent associated with coloured people). I loved that add. So baobulb is a combination of the spud and the symbolic tree. You can find this and other podcasts on the Spudcaster page. The painting of baobulb trees Grand Maghadlela other artworks A trip to the zoo reveals the underside of our dual economy

I had a rather uncomfortable experience when I participated in the 2018 Colour Run in Johannesburg. As one of my first forays into podcasting, I compiled this short episode. Contact us if you’re interested in setting up your own podcast!