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The Open Book

English, Christianity, 1 season, 45 episodes, 1 day, 11 hours, 30 minutes
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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.
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The Open Book - Reality TV stars

With the craze of singing competitions on TV, Loyiso invites Idols SA winner, Karabo Mogane and The Voice SA finalist, Thapelo Legoane into studio. They speak about their spiritual journey and what being on the reality shows meant to them.
7/21/201644 minutes, 15 seconds
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The Open Book - Christian Hip-Hop

Shalom Khandanisa is in for Loyiso - she looks at the world of Christian Hip-Hop with her Christian rapper guests, Mawat and Den'Wade.
7/14/201636 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Open Book - Xolani Sithole & 67 Minutes of Laughter

Shalom Khandanisa is in for Loyiso, and she chats to music artist Xolani Sithole who is in London on tour. Then The Napsta talks about the upcoming 67 Minutes of Laughter.
7/7/201637 minutes, 26 seconds
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The Open Book - Fatherhood

Loyiso chats to well-known gospel artist, Patrick Duncan, as well as actor and founder of the Fatherhood Foundation, Zane Meas, about the importance and significance of fatherhood in this day and age.
6/23/201653 minutes
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The Open Book - Parallels between 1976 & 2016

Shalom Khandanisa and Dany Vambili look at the parellels between the 1976 and 2016 youth, and they discuss the change that needs to take place for a significant difference in our lives and the country as a whole.
6/16/201642 minutes, 14 seconds
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The Open Book - Jesus Dome & Creflo Dollar

Loyiso chats to Thabo Kikine of Durban Christian Centre about the fire that burned down the Jesus Dome. He then chats to televangelist, Dr Creflo Dollar, who is the pastor of World Changers Church International.
6/9/201656 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Open Book - Benjamin Dube Interview

Loyiso Bala is joined by Shalom Khandanisa and they talk about identity in the context of Christianity. This is followed by a one-on-one with Bishop Benjamin Dube.
6/2/201652 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Open Book - Mahalia Buchanan

Mahalia Buchanan is a well-accomplished gospel artist, a gifted vocalist and worship leader. Loyiso chats to her about her spirituality and her secrets to a long and successful career.
5/26/201641 minutes, 15 seconds
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The Open Book - Dr Tumi & Rorisang Thandekiso

Known as the spiritual music doctor, Dr Tumi joins Loyiso to talk about his latest single – ‘Nothing Without You’. Rorisang Thandekiso, host of ‘Jam Sessions’ on One Gospel, is also in the house to chat about this amazing show in conjunction with Urban Brew Studios.
5/5/201655 minutes, 43 seconds
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The Open Book - Biblical Literacy

To investigate the topic of Biblical literacy, Loyiso Bala is joined by radio personality, blogger and Pastor of Heritage Baptist Church, Tyrell Haag as well as TV talkshow host, inspirational speaker and author, Zanele Mbokazi.
4/28/201649 minutes, 14 seconds
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The Open Book - Being a PK (Preacher's Kid)

Growing up as a Preacher's kid (PK) has its pros and cons. Loyiso Bala speaks people who have grown up with a Pastor for a parent. Among these is actress Simphiwe Ngema, youth and worship leader, Davide Mutendji, as well as CliffCentral's own Siya Sangweni-Fynn. Together they break down some stereotypes people have about them.
4/21/201649 minutes, 58 seconds
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The Open Book - Sfiso Ncwane

It’s time to be real! Gospel singer Sfiso Ncwane joins Loyiso Bala to discuss the subject of ‘Being Real’, it may sound like a simple concept, but not everything is as it seems.
4/14/201647 minutes, 31 seconds
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The Open Book - Tafara Butayi

Find out how to live life to the fullest with Loyiso Bala as he chats with author Tafara Butayi.
4/7/201647 minutes, 57 seconds
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The Open Book - Interview with Don Moen

International worship leader and songwriter Don Moen talks about his love for God, music, how he got to where he is and what his values are.
3/24/201632 minutes, 17 seconds
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The Open Book - The Truth About Easter

Why do we eat Easter eggs? What’s the relevance of a bunny that can’t even lay eggs? Find out the truth about Easter as Loyiso Bala chats with Adriaan Roos of the SA Pagan Council, Gary Rivas who’s the Lead Pastor at GracePoint Church in Lonehill and Mark Counihan who’s the Worship Pastor of the Bryanston Bible Church.
3/17/201646 minutes, 37 seconds
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The Open Book - Running A Church

There is so much more that goes into running a church than just the pastor preaching on a Sunday! Loyiso Bala chats with Sound Engineer Mpho Tsoai, Lighting Technician Zipho Masuku and Project Planner at Rhema Ministries Tsepo Phalwane to find out just what goes on behind-the-scenes of your church.
3/10/201650 minutes, 31 seconds
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The Open Book - The Soil & Langa Mbonambi

Loyiso Bala's guests include well-known acapella group 'The Soil' and Langa Mbonambi of 'We Will Worship'.
3/3/201647 minutes, 37 seconds
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The Open Book - Love & Forgiveness

The whole country was united behind the Korkie family when Pierre Korkie was held hostage in Yemen by al-Qaeda for nearly two years before being killed hours before he was due for release. Loyiso Bala speaks with Pierre’s widow, Yolande Korkie, who has chronicled her family’s ordeal in her book entitled ‘558 Days’. Yolande talks about her spiritual journey to forgiveness and acceptance.
2/18/201628 minutes, 56 seconds
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The Open Book - Christian Dating

Loyiso Bala investigates the topic of Christian Dating. He’s joined by the Campus Pastor at Eastside Community Church, Mark Paul, as well as the Worship and Youth Leaders at Rhema Bible Church, David and Gina Mutendji.
2/11/201647 minutes, 55 seconds
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The Open Book - Christian Media

To investigate the topic of Christian media, Loyiso Bala is joined by the Media and Marketing Coordinator for Christian Art Media, Cher Murphy, as well as TV Executive, Thabo Pitso.
2/4/201647 minutes, 58 seconds
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The Open Book - Up Close With Ntokozo Mbambo & Nqubeko Mbatha

Award-winning gospel singer Ntokozo Mbambo and music producer/gospel singer Nqubeko Mbatha joins Loyiso Bala for a revealing interview.
1/28/201648 minutes, 36 seconds
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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).
1/21/201647 minutes, 39 seconds
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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.
1/14/201650 minutes, 4 seconds
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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.
1/7/201646 minutes, 6 seconds
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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.
12/17/201554 minutes, 10 seconds
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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.
12/10/201553 minutes, 3 seconds
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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 types of prayer and tackle the often misunderstood gift of praying in tongues. Something that goes hand-in-hand with prayer is faith, Pastor Tafara explains just what an integral part of the process faith is and why it eludes people so often.
12/3/201547 minutes, 4 seconds
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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, who pastors Redemption Church in the most unconventional way, joins the discussion.
11/26/201556 minutes, 1 second
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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.
11/19/201537 minutes, 39 seconds
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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.
11/5/201548 minutes, 42 seconds
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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”.
10/29/201545 minutes, 32 seconds
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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.
10/22/201549 minutes, 35 seconds
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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).
10/15/201549 minutes, 47 seconds
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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 his wife gave birth.
10/8/201551 minutes, 19 seconds
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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.
10/1/201543 minutes, 9 seconds
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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.
9/24/201546 minutes, 50 seconds
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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 topic that is sure to stir up emotions and opinions in each and every South African.
9/17/201548 minutes, 8 seconds
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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.
9/10/201551 minutes, 51 seconds
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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.
9/3/201549 minutes, 5 seconds
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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 as the CEO of Afrika Tikkun and Chairman of the Smile Foundation, Marc Lubner.
8/27/201547 minutes, 31 seconds
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The Open Book - Let's Talk About SEX!

Often sex is not as simple as the Bible makes it out to be, and who really wants to buy a cow before tasting the milk? For this tantalising conversation, Loyiso Bala is joined by TV host, producer and lead vocalist for Muzart, Rorisang Thandekisom, as well as the lead pastor of City Life Church, David Reinecke, who is back by popular demand.
8/20/201550 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Open Book - Overcoming Temptation

Loyiso Bala talks about overcoming temptation. Joining him for this conversation is the lead pastor at City Life Joburg, David Reinecke, former drummer for The Arrows, Christie Joseph, and former addict and motivational speaker, Ntsika Braam.
8/13/201549 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Open Book - The Virtuous Woman

"If you want something said, ask a man, if you want something done, ask a woman" - Margaret Thatcher. Loyiso Bala celebrates women as he approaches the topic of 'The Virtuous Woman'. He emphasizes the importance of thanking the women in our lives for the role they play, and he personally thanks the special women in his own life. He's joined by special guests Patience Mlengana and Pastor Pushie Watson.
8/6/201548 minutes, 14 seconds
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The Open Book - Worship as a Lifestyle

“Worship as a Lifestyle”. Loyiso is joined by pastor of ‘The Gathering’, Jonathan Breda and worship leader at Rhema Bible Church, Janine Price.
7/30/201548 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Open Book - Relationships, Words & The Bible

Christians are very divided on many issues, like where to stand on matters such as purpose, relationships, words, and how the Bible relates to daily life. Loyiso Bala is joined by Tyrell Haag, pastor of the Heritage Baptist Church and Wayne Chaff, youth pastor at the Rhema Bible Church to discuss just this.
7/23/201546 minutes, 17 seconds