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The Beautiful Resistance: Week 11 - Why People Pleasing Fails - Sheldon Moultrie

In this episode of The Beautiful Resistance, Sheldon dives into Matthew 6 to unpack the hidden traps of people-pleasing and why it ultimately fails us. Rooted in the counter-cultural teachings of Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount , this session exposes how chasing human approval only delivers temporary rewards , breeds hidden resentment , and fractures our intimacy with God. By shifting our focus from the public "stage" of performance to the quiet, honest reality of "the secret place" , we can re-train our hearts and re-root our true identity in a Father who already sees and loves us completely. Tired of the endless exhaustion of performative goodness? Tune in to discover how stepping off the stage of public approval and into the secret place of divine intimacy can truly set you free. Missed any of our teachings, we got you! You can catch up on the full series and grab the resources by heading over to the website here: https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/the-beautiful-resistance [https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/the-beautiful-resistance]

The Beautiful Resistance: Week 10 - Retaliation & Loving your Enemies - Jessica Carolissen

We live in a culture obsessed with winning, being right, and getting the last word, but does "getting even" ever actually leave us satisfied? In this episode, we unpack Jesus’ famous (and often misunderstood) advice on "turning the other cheek" and "walking the second mile." By looking at these first-century references, we discover they weren't calls to be a doormat, but tactical ways to reclaim dignity and disrupt power struggles without using violence. It’s a challenge to move beyond the narrow circle of people who are easy to love and to start showing "enemy love" instead. Ultimately, we learn that this radical generosity isn't just a strategy - it’s how we become mirrors of our Father, trading the exhausting cycle of retaliation for a life of spacious, transformative grace. If you have missed any installments of this series, you can catch up at www.cgseapoint.co.za/the-beautiful-resistance [www.cgseapoint.co.za/the-beautiful-resistance ]

Women's Evening - Confessions of a Respectable Sinner

Ever felt like you’re doing "fine," yet there’s a lingering sense of unease you just can’t shake? We often label our struggles as "stress," "personality quirks," or "just a bad day," but what if there is something deeper beneath the surface? Together, we’ll be unmasking the "respectable" sins we love to excuse - things like anxiety, pride, and ingratitude and discover why some things can only truly be tackled by the power of the Gospel.  Lee-Ann Maughan from CG Sea Point and Jane Hampton from the CG Rondebosch pastoral team lead us into this insightful conversation! Find our going deeper resource here: https://tinyurl.com/confessionsgoingdeeper [https://tinyurl.com/confessionsgoingdeeper]

The Beautiful Resistance: Week 9 - Words - Paul Maughan

In this week’s teaching, Paul explores Jesus’ call to total integrity in Matthew 5:33-37. Jesus confronts the ancient habit of using elaborate oaths to mask dishonesty, inviting us instead to a life where a simple "Yes" or "No" is sufficient. The message provides a "deeper diagnosis" of our speech, revealing how lies often stem from heart idols - like the need for approval, control, or security - where we trust human opinion or material stability more than God. The alternative is to "put off falsehood" and live with a commitment to truth that honours our connection as one body. By resolving to live with integrity, we ensure that while lies may exist in the world, they do not triumph through us. If you want to catch up on the rest of the series or revisit previous teachings, you can find everything you need at ⁠https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/the-beautiful-resistance [https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/the-beautiful-resistance]

The Beautiful Resistance: Week 8 - Marriage, Divorce & Grace - Paul Maughan

The Beautiful Resistance: Week 8 - Marriage, Divorce & Grace. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the complexities of marriage, divorce, and grace as part of The Beautiful Resistance series. We explore the shifting marital landscape - where fewer people are marrying and divorce rates are climbing - and contrast these trends with Jesus’ radical teaching on the sanctity of the marital bond. Drawing from Matthew 5 and 19, we discuss the profound difference between a transactional contract and a gospel-centred covenant designed for mutual transformation. Whether you are single, married, or navigating the pain of a broken relationship, this conversation points us toward the ultimate hope found in the Marriage of the Lamb and the relentless grace of God that meets us in our hardness of heart. If you want to catch up on the rest of the series or revisit previous teachings, you can find everything you need at https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/the-beautiful-resistance [https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/the-beautiful-resistance]