The NJ Podcast is a podcast hosted by Njabulo James with the aim of sharing stories, tips and insights about achieving success while having fun. From topics ranging from personal development, to business, entertainment and sports the podcast will have conversations with experts in their fields. The Podcast will also share insights from Njabulo James’ published and upcoming books. Remember, “success is the progressive realisation of a worthy ideal.”
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Why Debating the GOAT is Ultimately Pointless | Deep Dive Discussion
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Join us in this compelling episode as we explore the reasons why the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) debates, often a hot topic in sports and entertainment, might not be as valuable as we think. We dissect the subjective nature of these discussions, the difficulties in comparing achievements across different eras, and the potential overshadowing of oth…
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Carved in Stone, Written in Hearts: Finding Hope and Truth in Family Legacy - Tombstone Unveiling Sermon for Dr Themba James Nkosi
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In this episode, we delve into the profound themes of hope, family, and truth, as we honor the life and legacy of a cherished father. Through the unveiling of a tombstone, we find not an end, but a continuation of a journey marked by steadfast faith and unconditional love. Listen as we reflect on the comforting promise of resurrection, the strength…
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From Benoni to Best Editing: Caitlin Henning’s Creative Quest
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Join us on a riveting journey with Caitlin Henning, a visionary voice actor and Creative Director whose talents stretch from the lively streets of Benoni, South Africa, to the innovative forefront of AI, VR, and tech. In this episode, Caitlin opens up about her award-winning path in video editing, her passion for breathing life into characters with…
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Rhythmic Revelations: The Uncoolangels Story in Afrotech and Beyond
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Step into the vibrant world of Afrotech with the Uncoolangels on "The NJ Podcast." This dynamic dancing and DJ duo have taken the music scene by storm, showcasing their unique talents and vision through the energetic rhythms of Gqom and the evolving beats of 3Step music. Join us as we explore their exhilarating journey, from crafting irresistible d…
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LAUGHS AND LITERATURE: NTSUNDENI NDOU ON COMEDY, CHELSEA, AND CRAFTING SUCCESS
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Welcome to an electrifying session of 'The NJ Podcast' with the remarkably talented Ntsundeni Ndou – an author whose mantra is "Today is to do and to excel." Join us as Ntsundeni, with his infectious smile and charismatic presence, not only dives deep into the art of storytelling through his books but also shares his hearty laugh and humorous tales…
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The Lotus Effect: Revolutionising Soundscapes With Lotus Mae
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In this episode of our podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting the multifaceted DJ, producer, and compiler, Lotus Mae. She takes us on a sonic journey through her life, her music, and the vibrant South African Deep House scene. Connect with Lotus Mae: Instagram: [@LotusMae] Twitter: [@LotusMaeMusic] Spotify: [Lotus Mae] Website: [www.lotusmaemusic…
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Karabo Digasho - conversations on womanhood, spirituality and family.
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My name is Karabo Digasho, currently 21 years old. I’m a student pursuing my degree in LLB Law with University of South Africa institution. I am an author, femtor, actress, poetess (royal poet of Chief Macingwane the 2nd), entrepreneur, peer educator, women advocate, motivational speaker and master of ceremonies. I was born bred and buttered in Tem…
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Dr Samke J. Ngcobo - The power of mental health, overcoming bipolar disorder, becoming an author, secrets of the convoluted mind #conversations
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In the first episode of 2024, we sit down with and talk to Dr Samke J. Ngcobo on her journey to deal with and overcome being diagnosed with bipolar disorder to become a hero in her own right.By Njabulo James Nkosi
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He Loved Me Enough to Be Late Imagine a skilled potter working with clay. At first glance, you might think the potter is taking too long, fumbling with the clay. But what we perceive as “delay” is the potter's deliberate process, molding the clay into a masterpiece. Similarly, we often interpret God’s timing as tardiness or indifference. Could it b…
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Don't think you are doing God a favour #preaching
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Don’t Think You Are Doing God a Favour Imagine, if you will, a majestic oak tree standing tall in a vast forest. This tree does not exist to grant favors to the forest, nor does the forest exist for the sake of the tree. Instead, they coexist in a symbiotic relationship; each plays a role, and each benefits from the other. Now, consider our relatio…
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The Ten Commandments: Their Relevance in the 21st Century #preaching
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The Ten Commandments: Their Relevance in the 21st Century Consider this, if you will: a road map. In days past, before the advent of GPS, we relied heavily on paper maps and well-marked signs to guide us on our journeys. Now imagine trying to navigate without such maps or signs. You'd be lost, wouldn't you? The Ten Commandments serve a similar purp…
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Women of the Bible: Esther’s Courage and Its Impact Today #preaching
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Women of the Bible: Esther’s Courage and Its Impact Today Consider a chess game. Each piece has its own role and its own power. The queen, however, is unique. She can move in any direction and as far as she likes. This does not make her better than the other pieces; rather, her role is crucial in protecting the king. Esther, in the Biblical narrati…
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Understanding Salvation: A Closer Look at the Cross #preaching
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Understanding Salvation: A Closer Look at the Cross Think about the last time you tried to assemble a piece of furniture without instructions. Frustrating, isn't it? Every screw and every bolt seem to be a mystery. In many ways, the cross of Christ is like that instruction manual, providing a path, a method, and a way forward in our relationship wi…
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Walking in Faith: Abraham’s Obedience and its Relevance Today #preaching
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Walking in Faith: Abraham’s Obedience and its Relevance Today Let's imagine you're on a road trip. You've meticulously planned your route, dotted your Is, and crossed your T's. But as you're driving, your GPS suddenly instructs you to make an unexpected turn. Confused and uncertain, would you follow its guidance? Today, we're going to explore a sim…
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Faith Versus Science: Reconciling the Debate #preaching
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Faith Versus Science: Reconciling the Debate Imagine, if you will, a symphony orchestra. Each section, from the brass to the strings, the percussion to the woodwinds, plays its unique part. The notes from the trumpet do not contradict the violin's melody, but rather, they come together, harmoniously, to create a unified piece of music. Now consider…
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Resilience in Trials: Lessons from Job’s Endurance #preaching
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Resilience in Trials: Lessons from Job’s Endurance Imagine, for a moment, a man sailing a boat in the middle of a vast ocean, and suddenly a storm arises. The waves grow higher, the wind howls louder, and his small boat is tossed about. It seems as if all is lost, yet the sailor remains at the helm, holding on and steering his ship through the temp…
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Divine Love: Exploring the Parable of the Prodigal Son #preaching
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Divine Love: Exploring the Parable of the Prodigal Son Picture yourself at the end of a long journey, walking on a road you've known your whole life. You left home a long time ago, and you've experienced much in the world, but nothing seems to satisfy the longing for home. So, you decide to return. How would your father greet you? With a stern face…
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Miracles in the Modern World: Finding Evidence of God’s Work Today #preaching
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Miracles in the Modern World: Finding Evidence of God’s Work Today Let's start with a metaphor today. Imagine a young child building a sandcastle on the beach. She meticulously shapes each tower, carefully scooping and patting the sand into form. Suddenly, a wave crashes in and destroys her work. But then, out of nowhere, another wave rushes back, …
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Forgiveness and Healing: The Story of Joseph and His Brothers #preaching
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Forgiveness and Healing: The Story of Joseph and His Brothers Imagine you're an artist, painting a beautiful picture. You’ve put countless hours into it, meticulously crafting each detail. Suddenly, a mischievous friend comes along and splashes paint all over it. You're devastated. Yet, after the initial shock, you pick up your brush and start inco…
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The Power of Prayer: Unleashing Divine Strength in Daily Life #preaching
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The Power of Prayer: Unleashing Divine Strength in Daily Life Imagine you're on a journey, trekking up a daunting, snow-capped mountain. You're carrying a hefty backpack, each step is a struggle, and the summit seems impossibly far away. But what if I told you that you had a walkie-talkie that could instantly summon a helicopter to lift you to the …
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Overcoming Fear: Lessons from David and Goliath #preaching
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Overcoming Fear: Lessons from David and Goliath Imagine standing at the edge of a vast, dark forest. The trees are so tall and dense that you can't see what lies beyond the initial brush. All you know is that you must go through it to reach your destination. The journey seems daunting, overwhelming, even terrifying. But just when you're about to tu…
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Finding Inner Peace in Times of Stress: The Biblical Approach #preaching
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Finding Inner Peace in Times of Stress: The Biblical Approach Picture, if you will, a small sailboat out in the midst of a raging storm. The waves are relentless, the wind is howling, and the rain is pouring down. Inside that boat is a man, calm and undisturbed, peacefully sleeping through it all. That man is Jesus, and the boat is our life. No mat…
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It Doesn't Matter What They Think #preaching
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It doesn’t matter what they think Imagine, if you will, a conductor leading an orchestra. Each musician has a different part to play, some play beautifully, others may hit a wrong note, yet the conductor continues, undeterred. He is not swayed by individual opinions or performances but is focused on the symphony as a whole. Our guiding scripture to…
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choose the narrow path Picture with me a vast forest with two paths diverging. One is wide, well-trodden, and easy to follow. The other is narrow, with brambles and thorns overgrown. It requires a determined and persistent traveler to navigate it. Yet, it is this path, the challenging and less traveled one, that leads to the most extraordinary dest…
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7 reasons why many so called Christians will go to hell #preaching
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7 reasons why many so called Christians will go to hell As we gather here today, let us picture a beautiful, well-kept mansion with several doors. Each door looks appealing and welcoming from the outside, yet some lead to safety and comfort, while others lead to danger and destruction. This is much like our spiritual lives. Many paths seem attracti…
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let God give you meaning Consider for a moment the ocean in the midst of a storm. The waves churn, the wind howls, and the waters seem chaotic and without purpose. But beneath the surface, even in the heart of the storm, deep currents are moving with purpose, directed by forces unseen. This is a powerful picture of how our lives may seem chaotic an…
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Dealing with difficult people #preaching Imagine you're navigating your way through a dense, thorny thicket. Each step is a struggle. The thorns pull at your clothing, scratch your skin, and make progress incredibly difficult. Now consider this, aren't difficult people much like these thorny bushes? They challenge us, irritate us, and impede our pr…
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Promotion In The Problem Imagine you're at the bottom of a steep, rugged mountain, gazing up at the peak, shrouded in the clouds. You know the climb will be difficult, treacherous even, but the promise of the view from the top, the accomplishment, compels you to start your ascent. Isn't life often like this? Aren't our biggest challenges, our most …
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Necessary Endings I bought myself a cactus for my office. Everyone always says they're impossible to kill, so I thought, "Perfect! No maintenance." Well, I managed to kill it in two weeks. I overwatered it until it was more of a soggy cucumber than a cactus! Sometimes, even with the best of intentions, we can smother the life out of things that nee…
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Growth through it!By Njabulo James Nkosi
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You’ve Been Chosen Good morning, Church. You know, the other day, I watched my neighbor's children playing a game of soccer. One of the little boys was always the last to be picked. As they began to play, the little boy fell, slipped, tripped, and pretty much did everything you're not supposed to do in soccer. However, every time he got up, dusted …
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Lukho, Paballo and Tsiamo share their perspective on masculinity #conversations
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In this episode, we sit down with Lukho, Paballo and Tsiamo. We go deep and lighthearted about what men are getting wrong, going through, and what can be done. The basis of the conversation is the book in progress Father of Man: The 5 Ideals to Better Men. #masculinity #conversations #sportsBy Njabulo James Nkosi
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Minky - Navigating the World of Music As A Female DJ #conversations
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In this episode we sit down with DJ Minky to talking about all things music as female. Key phrases to characterise Dj Minky's abilities behind the decks are versatility and Passion. Dj Minky, who has always been enamoured with music, started her professional Dj career a year ago. Minky is open to trying new experiences and does not confine herself …
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A Restoration Mentality Good morning, church. I want to open up with a little chuckle for you. There was a man who walked into a shop to get his watch fixed. He told the watch repairman that it was an antique, passed down from his great-great-grandfather, and it was precious to him. The watchmaker looked at the watch and then looked back at the man…
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Staying Connected With God Good morning, church. Let me open today with a little humor. A young boy was praying loudly in his room one night. His father walked by and overheard him saying, "God, if you give me a new bike, I promise to be good for a whole week." The father was about to correct him when he continued, "No, make it a month. No, I know …
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Greatness is A Lot of Things Done Well #preaching
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Greatness is A Lot of Things Done Well Good morning, brothers and sisters! I hope you are all doing well today. Before we dive into our sermon, let me share a funny story with you. There was a renowned chef who prided himself on creating exquisite dishes. One day, a young aspiring chef approached him and asked, "Chef, what is the secret to your gre…
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Fix Your Character Good morning, brothers and sisters! Before we begin our sermon today, let me share a funny story with you. There once was a man who was known for his quick temper. He would often fly off the handle at the slightest provocation. One day, his friend asked him, "Why do you have such a short fuse?" The man replied, "Well, it runs in …
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Stop Blaming The Devil Good morning, brothers and sisters! Before we delve into today's sermon, let me share a funny story with you. There was a man who was always blaming the devil for his troubles. Every time something went wrong, he would say, "The devil made me do it!" One day, his friend asked him, "Why do you always blame the devil?" The man …
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The Gospel of The Word of Faith Good morning, church! Before we begin today’s sermon, let me share a funny story with you. There was a little boy who wanted a bicycle for his birthday. Every night, he'd kneel beside his bed and pray, "Dear God, I've been very good this year, and for my birthday, I'd really like a bike." But as his birthday drew nea…
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Dedicate Everything To God Good morning, Church! Before we delve into today's sermon, let me share a funny little anecdote with you. There was a pastor who loved to play golf. One day, he decided to skip Sunday service to enjoy a round of golf on a nearby course. In heaven, the angels were shocked and asked God, "Aren't you going to do anything?" G…
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Being Expelled From The Kingdom of God #preaching
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Being Expelled From The Kingdom of God Good morning, Church! Before we dive into today’s message, let me start with a lighthearted story. There was a little boy named Johnny who loved to play king in his backyard. He built a tiny castle out of cardboard and declared himself the king of his imaginary kingdom. He had a little sister, and he decided t…
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Rebecca Twala - Executive Presence and Life After The (GIBBS) MBA #conversations
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In this episode on the conversations segment, we sit down once again after three years with Rebecca Twala. Since the last time we had a conversation she has gone on to complete her (GIBBS) MBA and secure her dream job of being an executive assistant. We uncover her journey of personal growth and triumph over obstacles.…
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Without God, You Are Nothing Good morning, Church! I hope you all are doing well today. Let me start with a funny story. There was once a very proud woodpecker who claimed he could peck a hole in any tree. One day while pecking at a massive tree, it suddenly got hit by a lightning bolt and split into two. Surprised, the woodpecker flew away, exclai…
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God Owes You Nothing Good morning, Church! Before we dive into today's sermon, let me share a funny story with you. There was a little boy who prayed one night and said, "God, if you give me a bike, I promise I'll be good for a whole week." The next day, he woke up and found no bike. So he prayed again, "God, if you give me a bike, I promise I'll b…
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He teaches my fingers to war Greetings from the church! Before we get started, allow me to tell you a humorous tale. A young boy and his mother were attending church, and the boy was starting to become restless. Keep quiet, God is watching, his mother hushed. I guess God is good at hide and seek because I can't find Him, the youngster stated as he …
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Burden For The Lost Brothers and Sisters I'd like to kick off today's discussion with some humour. Two fish crashed into a wall of concrete. Turning to face the other, one exclaimed, "Dam!" Well, I hope that made you smile since we are talking about a serious topic today: our responsibility for the lost. Today's verse comes from Luke 15:4–7. "Let's…
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Big Transitions (Navigating Major Decisions) #preaching
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Big Transitions (Navigating Major Decisions) Good morning, Church! I'd like to share a funny story with you all before we get started. A young man once asked an old man, "How did you make such important decisions in your life?" The old man replied, "Well, if it's a matter of money, I'd flip a coin! It works every time!" The young man, slightly conf…
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Truth Seekers (Apologetics) Good morning, church! I'd like to share with you a little story. My friend George once said, “I’ve got this great metal detector, and I’m going to find buried treasure!” So, George spent every day searching with his metal detector in his backyard. But the only thing he ever found were bottle caps and old nails. One day, …
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7 Promises of God Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters! You know, when I was young, my father promised to buy me a bike if I scored A's on my report card. The day the report card came, I rushed home, showed him the straight A's and waited eagerly for my new bike. A week passed, then a month, and still no bike. When I asked him about it, he ju…
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What To Do When You Married The Wrong Person #preaching
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What To Do When You Married The Wrong Person Good morning, dear friends! You know, it’s a funny thing about marriage. Before I tie the knot, someone gave me a piece of advice. They said, "Marriage is a 50/50 partnership." After a few years of marriage, I realized they were right - it was 50% joy, 50% confusion, and yes, I know that makes it 100%. T…
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