Fire & Fragrance South Africa Podcast
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Episodes
From Echo to Voice: The Substance of Intimacy | Gabriël Strydom
What does it actually mean to know Jesus?It’s possible to become familiar with Christian culture without becoming intimate with Christ. But intimacy changes us. Like something that reflects the light it has been exposed to, our lives begin to carry what we have encountered in Jesus.This message explores the fear of the Lord, suffering, personal intimacy with God, and the difference between simply
When the Silence Broke | Gabriël Strydom
For 400 years, God was silent. Then everything changed. In this message, Gabriël Strydom unpacks God’s heart from the beginning—that all His people would know His voice. Discover how Pentecost wasn’t just about power, but about restored relationship through the Holy Spirit.
Missio Dei | Caleb Cox
Mission begins with the heart of God. In this message, Caleb Cox unpacks Missio Dei-the sending love of God-and invites us to see that every follower of Jesus is called to live as someone sent. Whether across the street or across the world, God's love always moves toward people.
Peace before purpose | Gabriël Strydom
Before God calls you to something, He calls you to Himself.In this message, we unpack what it means to live from peace instead of striving for significance. Looking at Exodus 3, we’re reminded that our calling is rooted in the One who calls, not in what we accomplish. As we obey Jesus in the simple things, every part of our lives becomes worship.Your calling begins with Him. Everything else flows
The Spirit Within & The Spirit Upon | Gabriël Strydom
What is the work of the Holy Spirit?In this Ministry Night message, Gabriël Styrdom explores the two complementary pictures of the Holy Spirit we see throughout the New Testament. Drawing from Luke, Acts, and Paul’s letters, he unpacks how the Spirit not only empowers believers for mission but also transforms them into sons and daughters who know the Father’s love.As we behold Jesus, we are formed
The Audience of the Eternal | Dwayne Roberts
In this message, Dwayne Roberts explores the prayer life of Jesus and invites us to become disciples who live from God’s presence. Discover how prayer shapes our identity, guides our decisions, and draws us into deeper communion with the Father. Before mission comes presence and everything flows from knowing Him.
What God Is Actually After in Your Life | Gabriël Strydom
What is the goal of the Christian life? Is it simply knowing more about God, or is it something deeper? In this message, we explore Jesus’ invitation to be with Him, to obey Him, and ultimately to become like Him. Discover why obedience is the foundation, not the finish line, of discipleship, and how intimacy with Jesus produces a life that naturally reflects His heart.
Praise | Davis Crouch
Enjoy this message from Davis Crouch!
The Power of Oneness | Edwin Fillies
In this episode, Edwin Fillies brings a stirring message on what it really means to be one. Rooted in John 17, the High Priestly Prayer, Edwin unpacks how the oneness Jesus prays for is not just unity, but a complete, Spirit-wrought oneness modelled on the love between the Father and the Son. Through stories spanning Cape Town, Uganda, Australia, and beyond, he shows us what that love looks like w
You are His Masterpiece | Afrika Mhlope
Afrika Mhlope unpacks Ephesians 2:10 and calls us back to something foundational - our identity. Before the labels, the pain, or the comparison, we were created with intention and value by God. This message challenges the way we see ourselves, exposing the battle of the mind and inviting us to believe what God says is true. You are not defined by your background or your experience, you are His wor
Hearing God's Voice | Gabriël Strydom
So often we approach hearing God’s voice as a way to get answers: what to do next, how to lead, where to go. But what if that’s only part of it? In this episode, we explore what it looks like to hear God’s voice simply to receive His love—and to let that love change us from the inside out.
Spiritual Dullness and Drifting | Ailea Gibson
This week, Ailea Gibson leans into storytelling and walks us through The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis, unpacking the quiet danger of spiritual dullness. We talk about how drifting from God rarely feels dramatic — it’s slow, subtle, and easy to miss. Through Lewis’ imagery, we’re reminded what it means to stay awake, hold onto truth, and resist the fog that makes us forget.
The Life of Aaron | Caleb Cox
In this episode, Caleb Cox explores the life of Aaron and what it means to be called a holy priesthood through 1 Peter 2:4. From miracles and priestly garments to the failure of the golden calf, Aaron’s story holds both glory and weakness in tension. Yet after his greatest failure, he was still anointed by God as leader. This episode reminds us that God’s calling over your life is not cancelled by
Who’s My Neighbour? | Caleb Cox
In this episode, we unpack Luke 10 and the parable of the Good Samaritan, showing that being a neighbour is something you become. In a world where your identity means safety and belonging, Jesus redefines 'neighbour' as the one who draws near to suffering.
What You Love Will Decide Who You Become | Gabriël Strydom
To be human is to be on a quest. Whether we realise it or not, our lives are always moving toward what we love. Our desires shape our direction, and our worship quietly forms who we are becoming.In this episode, we explore the truth that we are primarily loving beings — not just thinking ones. What you love will shape you. Jesus invites us into true humanity through the Great Commandment: to love
God of Love - 1 John 4:7-19 | Caleb Cox
This week, Caleb Cox unpacks 1 John 4 through four key themes: God’s nature as love, the non-negotiable call to love one another, how Jesus makes the invisible God visible, and how the cross frees us from fear while deepening our reverence.
Believers and Offence - 1 John 3 | Gielie Jordaan
In this episode we unpack 1 John 3 and discuss how offence, disappointment, and self-protection can harden our hearts, but how receiving God’s love leads us into true freedom and wholeness.
Cory Wasson | 1 John 2 & 3 - Putting Sin to Death
What does it really mean to become a Christian? And what does it require of us? In 1 John 2:28–3:10, we see that saying yes to Jesus means entering a new family and leaving our old life behind. New identity demands real change, and we’re not meant to fight sin alone. There is a Father deeply committed to our freedom. Tune in as we talk about the beauty and cost of becoming children of God.
Callings | Amy Ward
We never graduate from being transformed.This week, Amy Ward shares on what it truly means to behold God and be changed by Him, from glory to glory. Our number one calling is to love Him, to know Him, and to become like Him.As we grow in gifting and calling, the question remains: are we becoming more Christlike? When our success is measured by transformation instead of achievement, obedience becom
1 John Part 3: Don’t hate people, Don’t love the world - Caleb Cox
It’s easy to hate people but love the world — yet both blind us. In this message, Caleb Cox unpacks 1 John 2:1-17, showing how offence keeps us stuck and how love sets us free. John, once a “son of thunder,” became the apostle of love — and we can too. Learn to recognise your season, guard your affection, and live fully rooted in Jesus.
1 John Part 1: Life, Light, and Love – Gabriël Strydom
In this episode, we start a new series! Looking at the book of 1 John, we see that John wasn’t driven by intellect, but by encounter. We explore the themes of Life, Light, and Love, asking the real questions: Are we living in true fellowship? Do we walk in holiness? Does love define our lives?
Ephesians Part 13: Chapter 6 - The Whole Armour of God | Gielie Jordaan
As we wrap up our Ephesians series, Gielie Jordaan dives into chapter 6 to reveal the reality of spiritual warfare and the authority God has given every believer. Learn to put on the full armour of God - truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the gospel, and the sword of the Word - so you can stand firm, resist the enemy, and walk in freedom. Spiritual attacks are real, but victory in Christ is c
Ephesians Part 12: Chapter 5 - Light and Darkness | Rebecca Hedger
As we near the end of our Ephesians series, Rebecca Hedger takes us through chapter 5. Here, Paul builds on what he’s already shared, bringing fresh angles and clear examples. He reminds us that as children of light, we push back darkness by living with gratitude and by imitating God.
Ephesians Part 11: Chapter 4 - The New Man | Rebecca Hedger
This week we unpack Ephesians 4:17–32 where Paul calls us to take off the old self and put on the new. We look at how to reshape our habits, reclaim our imagination, and live in truth, purity, and unity through the Spirit and community. It’s an invitation to daily choose the new life Jesus has prepared for us.
Ephesians Part 10: Chapter 4 - The Gifts | Gabriël Strydom
This week we dive further into Ephesians 4, discovering how the different gifts God gave are designed to build up and serve the body of Christ.
Ephesians Part 9: Chapter 4 - The Gifts | Gabriël Strydom
This week, we dive deeper into Ephesians 4, exploring how God gave different gifts and the intentional way He designed each of us.
Ephesians Part 8: Walking In A Manner Worthy of The Lord| Rebecca Hedger
In this episode, we dive into Chapter 4 as we talk about what it means to walk in a manner that is worthy of the cross and all that God has done for us. Walking in this way requires not only that we love the Lord, but that we love those around us as we love ourselves.
Ephesians Part 7: Paul’s Prayer | Ailea Gibson
Continuing our journey through Ephesians, Ailea Gibson shares from Paul’s prayer in Chapter 3 — that the Ephesians would come to know the love of Christ, a love greater than we can fully understand.
Simple Obedience | Gabriël Strydom
Join us as we share stories where simple obedience to God made all the difference. Be encouraged by how everyday yeses can lead to unexpected impact.
Ephesians Part 6: The Manifold Wisdom of God | Gabriël Strydom
In this episode, we dive into Ephesians 3 and the mystery Paul carried — that through the Church, God’s eternal plan is being revealed not just to people, but to the powers of darkness.We unpack what it means to be a Spirit-filled people, how the Church is a living sign of the future breaking into the present, and how the lordship of Jesus redefines power, status, and identity.
Ephesians Part 5: How Jesus Reconciled Us to Each Other | Rebecca Hedger
In this episode, we stand in awe of the powerful reconciliation that Jesus brings — not only restoring our relationship with God, but also breaking down every wall of division between people. Join us as we dive further into Ephesians 2 and explore the beauty of unity, peace, and the new humanity Jesus makes possible.
Ephesians Part 4: The Same Power | Gabriël Strydom
In this episode, Gabriël Strydom unpacks Ephesians 2:1–10, reminding us that the same power that raised Christ from the dead now lives in us. We explore what Jesus overcame—every human authority, the weight of sin, and every demonic stronghold—not just for His own glory, but for the sake of the Church.
Ephesians Part 3: Eternal Calling as Sons and Daughters | Rebecca Hedger
Rebecca Hedger continued our series on Ephesians, taking us deeper into Paul’s prayer and expoundingon our eternal calling as sons and daughters of the Father of Glory.
Ephesians Part 2: Sealed by the Spirit | Caleb Cox
In this episode, Caleb Cox unpacks Ephesians 1:7–14 with depth and clarity. Speaking to a church rich in both heritage and spiritual hunger, Paul reminds believers—Jew and Gentile alike—of their identity in Christ. From the beauty and history of Ephesus to the theological weight of redemption, revelation, and inheritance, this message highlights the wonder of being sealed by the Holy Spirit.
Ephesians Part 1: God’s Master Plan for a New Humanity | Gabriël Strydom
In a city like Ephesus– buzzing with power, religion, and cultural mix, Paul boldly declares that Jesus is above it all. Every demonic force, every empire, every identity is under His feet, and the Church, His body, is built to stand firm and victorious. In this episode, Gabriël Strydom unpacks the first 6 verses of Ephesians, explaining our identity of being holy, blameless, and deeply loved.
Panel Discussion with Edwin Fillies and David Hamilton - Q&A
In this episode, we sit down with longtime YWAM leaders Edwin Fillies and David Hamilton for a candid Q&A. They share insights from nearly 50 years in missions, discussing longevity, cultivating a secret place with Jesus, and navigating disappointment and betrayal
Holy Week and the Cross | Caleb Cox
After three years of ministry, everything in Jesus' life pointed to one final week-Holy Week. In this episode, Caleb Cox walks us through the pivotal moments leading up to the cross, unpacking the depth and meaning of Jesus' final days.Join us as we reflect on the story that changed everything.
The Father’s Heart | Bram Buitenhuis
Bram Buitenhuis shares his experience of having compassion for a people not his own, drawing parallels with Moses and Paul, both of whom were willing to give up their lives for the sake of those they served.
Middle East Testimony + Friendship with Jesus | Dan Bauman
Guest speaker Dan Bauman shared how being imprisoned in the Middle East for 9 weeks taught him that the title “Child of God” is the highest and most significant identity we can have in this life.
What Motivates Us To Love God? | Caleb Cox
Taking inventory of our motivations, we find that fearing God is a powerful reason to desire to love Him! In this episode we explore 7 compelling reasons to motivate us to love God.
Glory to Glory | Gabriël Strydom
In this episode, Gabriël Strydom unpacks the truth of Colossians 3:10—we are being renewed, not by our own striving, but by His divine power. True transformation comes when we put on the new self and step into the freedom God designed for us.
Being Transformed Into the Image of God for Eternity | Rebecca Hedger
Eternal life is about the Person that you are getting to know. God invites us to already start to get to know Him now in the present. What is your vision for growing in friendship with God in a billion years from now?
Made in the Image of God - Part 2 | Caleb Cox
This week we discuss how our identity is determined by our relation to God, and how it ultimately transforms us into His image.
Made in the Image of God: Part 1 | Gabriël Strydom
Gabriël Strydom kicked off our new series, “Made in the Image of God”, laying the foundation for the next seven weeks as we explore life’s deepest questions: Why are we here? What is our ultimate purpose?
a Call to Peculiarity | Gabriël Strydom
Gabriël Strydom kicks off our first Ministry Night of 2025 with a powerful message titled "A call to peculiarity". Drawing from the etymology of the word peculiar—which originally means "to belong to one person"—he unpacks three transformative truths that set us apart because we belong to Jesus.
We Build Altars | Caleb Cox
Join in this week as we start our new series on prayer.
Caleb starts us off talking about the altar within us that God is building. It isn't just a location but it is within us. Enjoy!
Song of the Nations | Gabriel Strydom
Join us this week for our final teaching of our Knowing God Series. Gabriel shared with us about the joy of our salvation.
Be provoked and encouraged to remember the true depth and joy that comes with Salvation in Christ.
Hesed: the steadfast, faithful, loyal love of God | Lené Jonck
Listen in as Lené leads us into deeper into the word Hesed, which describes the love of God in the Bible. Hesed does not have a direct translation in English, so Lené helps us see the depth of this word and ultimately the Love of God.
The Graciousness of God | Matt Nelson
Come join us this week with our guest speaker Matt Nelson as we explore another side of that we get to know and explore of God.
The Compassionate Nature Of God | Jolien Wolfson
Come join us this week as we look at the compassionate nature of God with Jolien and hearing some amazing stories to add to the endless pit of Gods compassion.
Knowing God Through His Story | Carla Chud
Join us this week as Carla Chud takes us deeper into knowing God through his story and more specifically, his law. Warning! It might not be what you expect :)
Eternity Part 1 | Rebecca Hedger
Join us this week as Rebecca takes us on a journey of knowing God even deeper and also taking a look at God being eternal and what eternity means.
Knowing God Part III | Gabriel Strydom
Join Gabriel this week as he talks about the experiential knowledge of God. We are not to depart from intellectual knowledge but our intellectual knowledge must lead us to experience the living God in our lives.
God of Sinai | Caleb Cox
Join us for the second part of our Knowing God series as we hear from Caleb as he shares about the Knowledge of God. Caleb points to who God is as we look at the newly freed Israelites at Mount Sinai.
Introduction to the Knowledge of God | Gabriel Strydom
Join us for the first part of our knowing God series. Listen in as Gabriel brings us into Gods desire for Himself to be made known by us. Be provoked into greater knowledge of our Creator.
When We Fast | Caleb Cox
When we fast | Caleb Cox
The Rich Young Ruler | Caleb Cox
Listen in as Caleb takes us deeper into the Sermon on the Mount as we continue through our series on Normal Christianity.
Christianity According to Jesus | Rebecca Hedger
Listen in as Rebecca points us to Jesus as we examine our lifestyles as we walk out this Christian life!
God’s Unchanging Nature | Gabriel Strydom
Listen in on this message from Gabriel Strydom
UNDER THE CHUPPAH Part II | Nate Edwardson
"The world says have sex, the church often says hide it, but God says honour it!" Listen in as Nate dives deep into the beautiful design of the bride and the bridegroom!
UNDER THE CHUPPAH Part I | Nate Edwardson
"The world says have sex, the church often says hide it, but God says honour it!" Listen in as Nate implores us too bring our sexuality back underneath the covering of God to experience the intimacy we were designed for.
A People Prepared | Riley Kneedler
Are you ready for the return of the Lord? Are you spending every day actively preparing yourself for Jesus' return? Listen as Riley shows us in the word why we should be diligently preparing our hearts for the return of the King.
FFSA DTS 23' Testimonies
Let your faith be stirred listening to these incredible testimonies from our 2023 DTS outreach teams! God is moving in the nations!
Holy Spirit Series Part XI | Eduard Schoch
Listen in on part XI of our series diving deep into the Holy Spirit!
Holy Spirit Series Part X | Caleb Cox
Listen in on part X of our series diving deep into the Holy Spirit!
Holy Spirit Series Part VI | Caleb Cox
Listen in on part VI of our 12 week series diving deep into the Holy Spirit!
Holy Spirit Part V | Rebecca Hedger
Listen in on Part V of our 12 week series diving deep into the Holy Spirit!
Holy Spirit Part IV | Gabriel Strydom
Listen in on Part IV of our 12 week series diving deep into the Holy Spirit!
Holy Spirit Part III | Gabriel Strydom
Listen in on Part III of our 12 week series diving deep into the Holy Spirit!
Holy Spirit Part II | Gabriel Strydom
Listen in on Part II of our 12 week series diving deep into the Holy Spirit!
Holy Spirit Part I | Gabriel Strydom
Listen in on Part I of our 12 week series diving deep into the Holy Spirit!
Andy Byrd | Exalted '23 Night 3
Listen in as Andy calls South Africa to rise up in boldness! South Africa's voice is vital as we continue to experience God move in this nation!
Francis Chan | Exalted '23 Night 2
Listen in as Francis speaks in the 2nd night of our Exalted events!
Andy Byrd | Exalted '23 Night 1
Listen in as Andy Byrd calls South Africa to engage and invest in gen z and the unreached people groups across the world!
Holiness is Love | Gabriel Strydom
Join us as Gabriel unpacks the joy and simplicity of Holiness. May God provoke you into deeper Holiness in Christ Jesus.
Amy Ward Shares about Revival
Listen as Amy Ward shared with us about the importance and call to Holiness as we continue to see God move on the Earth.
Modern Day Antioch | Caleb Cox
The Church leaders in Antioch as described in Acts 13 were an unlikely group. Listen as Caleb Cox breaks down what unified them, and what unifies us as a Body today.
Biblical Sexuality | Nate Edwardson
The world is painting a picture of sexuality, that is distorted from God’s original design. Listen to Nate Edwardson share on biblical sexuality.
Exalted '22 Night Two | Francis Chan
Listen and be provoked by Francis Chan's message from night Two of our Exalted event in 2022.
Exalted '22 Night One | Andy Byrd
Listen and be provoked by Andy Byrd's message from night one of our Exalted event in 2022.
