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This week, Christa takes you to The Send New Zealand, where she interviewed three incredible women on the ground, capturing their passion for Jesus and passion for living our faith every day:
Introducing Soko, a pastor’s kid from Auckland Soko shares her unique perspective on embracing her 'P.K.' role as a calling and the importance of staying rooted in the Holy Spirit and Scripture.
Next up, Sarah introduces The Living Rooms, a home church movement based in Tauranga inspired by Scripture, and talks about nurturing deeper connections within the body of Christ.
Last but not least, Asha shares her heart for missions, her passion for living in continual prayer and communion with God and overcoming her fears with the Lord. If you would like to support Asha as she fundraises to go to YWAM click here.
These spontaneous and heartfelt conversations from The Send will leave you inspired to step out boldly in your own faith journey. Don’t miss it!
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0:00 - Coming up
0:55 - Intro
1:22 - Soko shares why she attended 'The Send'
3:20 - Viewing the title of 'Pastor's Kid' as a divine calling
5:03 - Embracing boldness in stepping out in faith
6:24 - Soko on staying connected to the Holy Spirit and Scripture
9:26 - Meet Sarah and explore 'The Living Rooms' home church concept
11:59 - Rethinking traditional church practices
14:26 - Pros and cons of gathering in homes
16:28 - The key focus for the NZ body of Christ
18:31 - Sarah's insights on nurturing faith in family life
22:13 - Introducing Asha and her passion for missions
23:45 - The significance of Christian missions
26:40 - The blessing of a Christian upbringing
28:50 - Living every moment in prayer and God’s presence
34:11 - Overcoming anxiety by walking in the SpiritSupport the show
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In this week’s episode we are diving into the intricate dynamics of faith and marriage, with practical wisdom from Team and Personal Mentor Cora Dawson of Restoring Connections. We begin the episode with Cora reflecting on growing up in France and how her faith has evolved over nearly three decades, sharing the contrast between the passion of fresh belief and the endurance required for a long walk with Christ.
In the second half of the episode we get to sit in on what feels like a personal coaching session with Cora, as she draws from her expertise to guide us through how to approach sensitive topics—like pornography addiction—with grace and love. Her gift for communication shines through the whole episode as she shares practical, empowering advice to help listeners navigate tough conversations, while maintaining and building connection in our relationships.
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0:00 - Coming up
1:00 - Intro
8:58 - Growing up in France and the beginning of a faith journey
15:28 - Exploring the contrast between fresh faith and 29 years of walking with Christ
18:43 - Parallels between a relationship with God and married life
19:13 - Cora shares how she met Matt
22:58 - Facing challenges and conflicts in married life
24:50 - Learning the meaning of tested love
25:40 - Practical advice on how to navigate hard conversations
27:15 - Has pornography ever been an issue in your marriage?
30:22 - Discussing sexuality: Is it a need or a gift?
36:10 - Understanding Job 31 and its relevance for men today
36:51 - God's introduction of Eve to Adam
38:30 - Coping with difficult seasons in marriage and tips for discussing sensitive topics like pornography
44:12 - Preparing your heart and mind for challenging conversations
50:58 - Choosing the right time to have a serious discussion
57:50 - Differentiating between communication and manipulation in relationships
59:15 - What to do if past conversations haven’t worked: Setting healthy boundaries
1:03:50 - Learning to love even when you’re hurt
1:10:50 - Finding follow-up support after tough discussions
1:14:04 - How a personal relationship with the Lord strengthens a marriage
1:17:30 - How Cora lives her faith outside of SundaySupport the show
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In this episode, we sit down with Amelia, a wonderful doctor and woman of great faith, whose journey spans continents and brings light to some of life’s most challenging situations. From her decision to pursue medicine to her work supporting frontline healthcare workers during COVID in South Africa, Amelia’s story is one of love for, and submission to, Christ.
Amelia opens up about her shocking stomach cancer diagnosis, describing the miraculous moments she's experienced along the way. She reflects on the emotional and physical struggles of facing a terminal illness and the strength she’s drawn from her family. Through it all, Amelia reveals how she continues to find life-giving hope and joy in her relationship with Jesus, reminding us to keep our eyes on Him no matter the storm.
Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.0:00 – Sneak Peek
0:55 – Introduction
1:05 – Context for this episode
2:09 – Meet Amelia
2:42 – Why Medicine?
3:00 – Journey to New Zealand
4:45 – Supporting Nurses and Doctors in South Africa During COVID
7:58 – Amelia's Faith Journey
10:30 – Personal Spiritual Growth Habits
13:35 – Facing a Stomach Cancer Diagnosis
19:45 – Experiencing Miracles
31:15 – Coping with Cancer’s Physical Challenges
33:39 – Sources of Support During Illness
36:51 – Considering Returning to South Africa
39:10 – How Amelia’s Family is Handling the Prognosis
43:55 – Navigating Tension as a Christian Doctor
45:20 – Processing Life and Mortality
50:14 – Life-Giving Sources in This Season
52:17 – Final Thoughts: Keep Your Eyes on JesusSupport the show
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In part 2 of our chat, Katie shares about the challenges of COVID-19 in Papua New Guinea and her daughter’s serious arm injury that led them back to New Zealand for surgery. Katie reflects on what stayed with her most about their mission work and the unexpected lessons learned.
Katie also dives into her journey of homeschooling—why she chose it, the ups and downs, and some advice for those considering it. And as always, we ask Katie about how she lives her faith outside of Sunday. I know this episode will encourage and bless you.
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0:00 – Previously
0:23 – Intro
0:40 – The Impact of COVID-19 on Life in Papua New Guinea
3:00 – A Mother's Ordeal: Katie’s Daughter’s Serious Arm Injury
7:20 – The Decision to Return to New Zealand for Treatment
10:42 – Quarantine and Arrival at Starship Hospital
13:00 – The Refining Trial of Suffering: “Worth More Than Gold”
16:43 – Reflections: The Most Profound Takeaways from Papua New Guinea
20:15 – Katie’s Personal Drive for Homeschooling Her Children
24:12 – Extending Grace to Both Homeschoolers and Non-Homeschoolers
25:24 – Challenges and Drawbacks of Homeschooling
28:06 – The Most Rewarding Aspects of Homeschooling
30:26 – Book Recommendations for Parents
33:00 – Practical Advice for Those Considering Homeschooling
35:41 – Advice for Families Entering the Mission Field
37:31 – Katie’s Preferred Homeschool Curriculum
39:40 – Living Out Faith Beyond Sunday: Katie’s PerspectiveSupport the show
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In this episode, Katie opens up about her life as a missionary in Papua New Guinea, sharing the gritty reality of serving on the mission field. With a humble heart and wisdom rooted in Biblical truth, she speaks openly about the brutal challenges locals face—having no way to defend themselves, no justice, subject to witchdoctors, and spiritual fear—as well as the challenges missionaries encounter just to reach these isolated tribes. Katie’s missionary journey, which began at just 16, has tried her faith and refined her like gold.
You’ll be shocked, challenged, and encouraged by Katie’s missionary testimony, resilience and her faith in Christ. This episode isn’t just about hearing Katie’s experiences, but an opportunity to be moved to prayer for the missionaries who work tirelessly to bring hope where it's needed most.
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0:00 - Sneak Peek: What’s Ahead in Today’s Episode
0:35 - Host Introduction
0:49 - Meet Katie: Missionary, Wife, and Mother of Four
2:01 - Beginnings: Katie’s Missionary Calling at 16
7:11 - Life at the Hub: Katie and Her Husband’s Roles in Missionary Work
8:33 - Reaching the Unreached: Bringing Hope to Isolated Tribes
9:10 - The Missionary Reality: Confronting Abuse, Disease, and Witchcraft
13:01 - Tribal Beliefs: Creation Stories and Cultural Insights
14:35 - Supporting Each Other: Being a Missionary Wife
16:42 - Language Barriers and Rugged Landscapes
21:31 - Safety First: Navigating Risks for Locals and Missionaries
25:29 - Facing Challenges: Countering False Teachings
27:45 - Nurturing New Churches: Building a Strong Foundation
30:30 - News from Home: The Joy of Receiving Post from New Zealand
31:45 - Missionary Life with Kids: Managing a Family of Six on the Base
35:40 - Coping Mechanisms: Staying Resilient on the Field
42:33 - Next Week’s Preview: What’s Coming UpSupport the show
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In this episode, we are sitting down with Sam Winders (also known as Sam Sinclair), a professional netball player who spent 11 years in the sport and reached the peak of representing New Zealand as a Silver Fern. Sam reflects on her journey from a determined young athlete with a passion for netball to competing at the highest level. She shares insights on the competitive nature of professional sports and the commitment it took to reach the top.
Sam also opens up about her Christian faith and how it has influenced her career. She discusses the challenges and rewards of balancing her identity as both a top athlete and a follower of Jesus. Sam reveals how her faith has changed over the years, how she navigated the expectations placed on her as an athlete in the spotlight, and the importance of keeping Christ at the centre of her life. With advice for aspiring Christian athletes, Sam encourages others to live their faith boldly, both on and off the court.
Click here to watch this episode on our YouTube channel.0:00 - Coming up
0:49 - Intro
1:03 - Technical difficulties
2:57 - Welcome Sam Winders
3:50 - About Sam Winders (Sam Sinclair)
6:55 - When are you too old to play professional netball?
7:46 - Were you always passionate about netball?
10:59 - Reflecting on the competitive nature
12:24 - Moving into professional netball
16:00 - Becoming a Silver Fern
17:50 - Injuries?
19:20 - Where did your determination in sport come from?
20:30 - Highlight from Sam's netball career
22:29 - How did/do you navigate your platform as a professional athlete?
26:05 - How did your faith impact your sports career?
31:54 - How did you come to follow Jesus?
34:10 - Balancing faith as number 1 in life rather than netball
35:20 - Did being a Christian ever cost you during your time in professional sport?
36:30 - You can't help but stand out when you are living your life for Jesus
39:50 - Comparing Sam's faith from when she was in Uni, to now
42:00 - How are you living your faith outside of Sunday?
44:34 - The responsibility of representing Christ
46:10 - The expectations of others when you are a Christian professional athlete
46:55 - If you could do any other sport than netball what would it be?
48:00 - Advice for Christians in professional sportsSupport the show
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In this episode, Christa (Outside of Sunday Podcast) and Julie (from Whispers of Grace Podcast) dive into a range of important topics, starting with a reflection on our recent episodes with Victoria Sinis "OnlyFans Marketer Finds Christ." We talk about the unique challenges kids are facing today and swap stories about our first encounters with inappropriate content.
We cover tips for having those tough conversations with your kids, including 'the talk' and how to respond if your child makes decisions that don’t align with our Christian values - responding with grace when a child sins.
Towards the end of our chat we discuss the importance of fasting, how to "die to your flesh," and reflect on the good works that God has prepared for each of us. Throughout, it all comes back to embracing the heart of Christ in every situation.
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0:00 - Coming up
1:05 - Welcome
1:18 - Reflecting on 'OnlyFans Marketer Finds Christ'
2:25 - The challenges our kids are facing
3:47 - Swapping 'first time seeing p*rnography' stories
6:18 - God made s*xuality and it is good
8:45 - How to react when your child views p*rn
10:35 - Having 'the talk' with your child
- How would you react to your child having a baby outside of marriage?
18:00 - Responding like Christ to a child who has sinned
19:14 - If you are struggling with p*rnography addiction
22:30 - The consumerization of women
25:17 - Why should Christians fast?
28:51 - How do I "die to my flesh"?
32:43 - It comes back to the heart of Christ
34:00 - What are the good works God has planned for me?Support the show
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In part 2 of our chat with Victoria Sinis, we hear how the Lord worked miraculously in her life and opened her eyes to the reality of OnlyFans. Victoria takes us through her experience of walking into church and being confronted with a message about the dangers of OnlyFans and our over-s*xualised culture.
Victoria dives into the escalating demands of explicit content creation and the false sense of control that often traps people on the platform. She has some invaluable advice for parents and advice for girls who are navigating today's pressures. You'll also hear her answer some questions from our Instagram community and learn how Victoria is living her faith outside of Sunday.
This episode is packed with raw honesty, hope, and encouragement—don’t miss it!
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0:00 - Previously
0:26 - Intro
0:42 - The Lord working miraculously in Victoria's life
1:49 - Victoria's eyes are opened to the reality of OnlyFans
4:54 - Victoria goes to Church and gives her life to Christ
8:09 - Why is OnlyFans not good for humanity?
16:38 - The difference between 'hotness' and 'beauty'
17:33 - The escalation of the content on OnlyFans
18:30 - The illusion of control with OnlyFans
23:27 - The reason girls start selling explicit content on OnlyFans
29:38 - The decision to finally leave her work at the OnlyFans Agency
29:29 - The joy of surrendering everything for Jesus
33:48 - Advice for parents
37:01 - The feedback from Victoria's talks in High Schools
38:20 - What to say when someone asks you to send 'nudes'
43:00 - Questions from Instagram ('How much money?' & 'What age was the youngest girl represented?')
44:50 - How is Victoria living her faith outside of Sunday?
49:20 - Coming up next weekSupport the show
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In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Victoria Sinis who opens up about her journey from working in an OnlyFans agency to becoming a bold advocate against pornography and the hypersexualized culture. Victoria candidly discusses her decision to leave the industry after realizing the damaging effects OnlyFans has on individuals and society at large and having a life-changing encounter with Christ.
Victoria also recounts how the Lord gave her supernatural sobriety and the miraculous ways God provided for her after she walked away from her job. Now a sought-after speaker, Victoria's viral TikToks have led to invitations to speak at schools and the popular Exodus Road podcast. Together we explore the rise of OnlyFans, its normalization in society, and the saturation of sexualized content in social media, emphasizing that this isn't just a "secular" issue.
Tune in to hear Victoria's incredible transformation and her call for others to find freedom in Christ.
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0:00 - Coming up
0:41 - Intro
0:56 - Welcome
2:04 - Victoria shares about her speaking tour of the US
2:37 - Quitting working for an OF agency and being transformed by Christ
4:14 - Supernatural sobriety
4:51 - Being invited to talk at schools & going viral on TikTok
6:50 - Seeking the Lord and supernatural provision
15:05 - Victoria's faith journey
19:20 - Leading up to working in Only Fans marketing
21:00 - First interaction with Only Fans
23:22 - What is Only Fans?
26:35 - OF becoming culturally acceptable
29:09 - What is an Only Fans agency?
34:08 - The saturation of s*xualised content
37:00 - This is not a 'secular' problem
42:04 - Starting work at an Only Fans agency
43:08 - Identity in Christ
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This week, we're reflecting on the incredibly moving testimony shared by Winnie McClutchie in previous episodes. Join us as we unpack some big questions about suffering, repentance, and forgiveness.
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0:00 - Coming up
0:53 - Intro
1:08 - Welcome and initial reactions
3:07 - What is the reason for suffering?
4:54 - Does God cause suffering?
6:26 - God causes good to come out of suffering
8:04 - The importance of repentance
19:04 - The freedom of forgiveness
22:09 - Embrace the 'sinner'
24:06 - Coming up next weekSupport the show
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In this episode, Winnie shares more of her powerful testimony. Winnie talks about being able to trust her children to her abusive mother, her half-siblings being kidnapped, and her struggles with alcohol and meth addiction. But through it all, Jesus was calling her back, and in 2014, she rededicated her life to Christ, committing to serve Him no matter what.
Winnie also reflects on God's provision during tough times and her journey out of debt with the help of Christians Against Poverty (CAP). We end the episode discussing the concept of taking thoughts captive to Christ, Winnie answers a listener's question and shares how she’s living her faith outside of Sunday. It's an inspiring and hope-filled conclusion to Winnie's heart-wrenching testimony of abuse and poverty - you don't want to miss this!
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0:00 - Previously
0:54 - Intro
1:09 - Trusting her babies to her abusive mother
1:48 - Winnie's older half-siblings kidnapped by their father
5:12 - Becoming an alcoholic after having her first drink at 4 years old
6:06 - Overcoming meth and alcohol addiction
10:28 - Jesus says 'come to me'
13:12 - Re-dedicating her life to Christ in 2014
20:06 - Choosing to serve the Lord no matter what
21:34 - The Kawerau Revival 2014
24:06 - God will give you all the things you need, not all that you want
26:49 - Miraculous healing
28:45 - God showed he was with Winnie always
29:37 - Debt catches up with Winnie
30:43 - Black market loan sharks
32:56 - Getting out of debt with the help of Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
35:33 - The power and gift of repentance
41:06 - Taking thoughts captive to the obedience of Christ
44:49 - Message for the listeners
46:32 - What is one piece of advice you would give to your younger self?
48:39 - How is Winnie living her faith Outside of Sunday?
49:58 - Coming up next weekSupport the show
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In this episode, we dive into the incredible story of Winnie McClutchie, who bravely shares her journey from a traumatic childhood steeped in abuse to finding hope in Christ. Starting with her tormented upbringing, Winnie opens up about the generational abuse she endured and her early *negative* exposure to Christianity. Angry at God, Winnie became an atheist and had her first attempted s*icide at just eight years old. Neglect and poverty later led to Winnie falling into criminal activity, including fraud and identity theft.
However, Winnie’s story doesn’t stop there. Later in life, through the work of the Lord, she was able to forgive her abusive mother. Winnie's journey is a powerful testament to the transformative and redemptive work of the Holy Spirit.
0:00 - Coming up
1:45 - Welcome & Introduction
2:26 - The start of Winnie's story
3:49 - Extreme childhood abuse
8:33 - Winnie's exposure to Christianity at an early age
11:13 - Generational s*xual abuse
13:50 - Atheism and s*icide attempt at 8 years old
23:14 - Observing and experimenting with Christianity
27:56 - Beginning of criminal activity
33:30 - Progressing to fraud and identity theft
36:46 - Becoming a Mum at 16
39:13 - Forgiving her abusive Mum
45:12 - What is Whāngai?
47:46 - Going to women's refuge
49:27 - Coping as a motherSupport the show
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In this episode, Julie and I dive into the beauty of fresh faith and share some advice for those just starting their Christian journey. We tackle some big questions like, "Where should I start reading my Bible?", "Why hasn't God answered my prayer?", "What does the 'blood of Jesus' mean?" and we also explore the concept of suffering as a Christian and how it shapes our faith—click here to check out Julie's podcast episode on this topic for more insight!
As the episode continues, we reflect on the patience of God as He waits for us and journeys with us through the ongoing process of sanctification and I share a bit about my struggles with self-righteousness. Whether you’re a new believer or a seasoned Christian, this episode offers encouragement and wisdom wherever you are on your faith walk.
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0:00 - Coming up
0:56 - Intro
1:09 - The beauty of a new believer
2:34 - Advice for new Christians
4:32 - When should I start reading my Bible?
8:50 - Why hasn't God answered my prayer?
14:00 - Suffering as a Christian
15:50 - How patient God is to wait for us
16:48 - Sanctification
17:43 - I was self-righteous
21:17 - What does 'the blood of Jesus' mean?
25:33 - Final thoughts
29:50 - Coming up next weekSupport the show
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In this episode, Sarah shares with us the next chapter of her incredible journey. We pick things up with the moment she turned away from the 'Universe', asking the one true God to heal her from endometriosis. Sarah experienced miraculous healing and deliverance one evening at Youth Group all at the same time as committing her life to Christ. Sarah shares about how she received the gift of tongues from the Holy Spirit and how her life changed dramatically after embracing her faith in Jesus Christ. Sarah compares her past in the New Age with her newfound Christianity, and we geek out together about how amazing Jesus is!
Sarah also opens up about her family's reaction to her conversion and offers a message to anyone currently involved in the New Age or drugs. We discuss Christian celibacy, the joy of healing, and the sense of belonging that comes with joining the Christian faith. Finally, Sarah answers a listener question about marijuana and pain relief, and shares how she's living out her faith outside of Sunday.
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0:00 - Previously
0:37 - Intro
1:37 - Sarah asks God to heal her Endometriosis
5:17 - Miraculous healing and deliverance from demons
12:47 - Receiving the gift of tongues from the Holy Spirit
15:46 - Comparing Christianity to the New Age
17:28 - Christian meditation
19:37 - The change in Sarah after coming to Christ
24:27 - Geeking out about how great Jesus is
29:12 - How Sarah's family has reacted to her conversion to Christianity
30:38 - Message for anyone currently in the New Age or Drugs
33:14 - Discussing Christian celibacy
37:31 - Don't be afraid to heal
39:50 - When you become a Christian you join a family
42:17 - Being able to eat Gluten and Dairy again
43:36 - Listener question: Did smoking marijuana help with pain relief or just get you high?
47:17 - How is Sarah living her faith outside of Sunday?
50:32 - Coming up Next WeekSupport the show
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In part 1 of our chat with Sarah, you will hear all about her journey into the New Age and the beginnings of her conversion to Christianity. Sarah shares how anxiety and panic attacks took over her life at an early age, leading her into New Age practices like crystals and meditation and becoming a Reiki 'healer'. Despite initially feeling a sense of relief and awakening, her spiritual path soon began to unravel.
Sarah opens up about hitting rock bottom with her mental health struggles, endometriosis and anorexia, and how the New Age practices stopped 'working'. Returning home to her Mum, Sarah grew curious about Christianity and ultimately realized that her New Age beliefs were filled with lies.
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0:00 - Coming up
1:00 - Intro
1:14 - Welcome
2:04 - About Sarah
3:59 - Sarah's Christian background
6:06 - The longevity of prayer
7:30 - The beginnings of anxiety and panic attacks
8:10 - Doing what was right in my own eyes
10:38 - Anxiety ruled my life
12:22 - Extreme periods and going on 'the pill'
13:28 - "The pill... changed my sense of smell"
14:33 - Getting off 'the pill'
15:23 - Body image struggles
17:12 - The start of Sarah's spiritual journey
19:02 - Experimenting in the New Age
19:55 - What is Reiki Healing? Sarahs experience
21:40 - Moving deeper into New Age practices
22:47 - Mixing dr*gs and meditation
23:45 - New Age spiritual awakening
24:38 - Trapped in remote New Zealand in a flood and stranded for 2 days
29:10 - New Age turns sour
31:35 - Sarah's pain and struggle in stage 3 endometriosis
35:19 - Rock bottom of Sarah's mental health struggles, anorexia and reiki not 'working' anymore
39:50 - Moving back home to Mum
43:03 - Becoming curious about Christianity
43:37 - Reiki is witchcraft, 'speaking to the dead' isn't real, the lie of New Age spirituality
46:49 - Demonic experience
50:20 - Coming up next weekSupport the show
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In this 'Insights' episode Julie and I (Christa) reflect on the recent episode with Maria from Focus on the Family NZ, starting with a deeper look at the Bible verse, "Be still and know that I am God." We chat about how making space for quiet time deepens our connection and relationship with God.
We also talk about the challenges of simply sitting with ourselves and God and the ministry of tears. We share our thoughts on setting personal social media boundaries and discuss the pain of knowing everything happening in the world - there's a reason God is all-knowing and we're not! Rounding out our discussion we finish this episode with our thoughts on navigating social media as Christians and (myself personally) as a Christian content creator.
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0:00 - Coming up
0:44 - Intro
0:58 - About this episode
4:47 - Breaking down 'Be still and know that I am God'
6:20 - Making space to be still
8:44 - Jesus didn't take the Torah with Him when He went away to pray
10:20 - We don't know how to sit with ourselves and with God
11:00 - Ministry in tears
11:43 - Are you relaxing when you are on your phone?
12:50 - Can you hear the audible voice of God?
14:40 - Hearing God 'speak' through creation
15:50 - Self-imposed social media restrictions
18:39 - The overwhelming pain of knowing everything happening in the world
20:28 - "There's a reason why God is omniscient and omnipresent and not us"
22:29 - Even constant positive input can be too much
25:40 - Navigating social media as a Christian and a Christian content creator
31:31 - Coming up next weekSupport the show
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In part 2 of our chat with Maria from Focus on the Family NZ we tackle the challenges parents face in the digital age, starting with the question of what to do when your child wants a phone. We discuss setting boundaries for children's device use and the impact of affordable technology leading to even toddlers having their own devices.
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0:00 - Coming up
0:47 - What do you do when your child wants a phone?
3:08 - Boundaries for children's devices
4:30 - The affordability of devices has led to toddlers having devices
5:30 - The loss of landline phones
7:04 - Boredom is important
8:25 - The value of being still
10:19 - Advice for parents struggling to get kids off devices or social media
15:58 - TV is better for you than devices
16:40 - The negative side-effects of device use for children
18:00 - Instead of a device try this for your children
20:15 - A great resource 'Good Pictures Bad Pictures'
22:25 - If you're not sure if Brio Magazine is for your daughter
26:13 - Maria's testimony
31:20 - How is Maria living her faith outside of Sunday
35:45 - Next weekSupport the show
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In this episode, we introduce Maria Boddington from Focus on the Family and delve into her journey and insights. We start by learning about Maria's background before moving on to discuss Brio Magazine, a beautiful Christian magazine created to encourage and uplift young girls.
Maria shares her personal experience with parenting in the digital age, specifically managing her children's use of social media. She provides advice on teaching children critical thinking skills and we discuss the importance of being wise with social media. Maria emphasizes that while it's important not to be afraid of social media, being proactive is key. Join us for a light and informative conversation filled with practical tips and heartfelt wisdom.
Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.0:00 - Coming up
0:43 - Intro
1:10 - About Maria
4:27 - All about Brio Magazine
12:31 - The benefits of hardcopy over digital
14:41 - Maria's experience parenting her children's use of social media
21:00 - Advice on teaching critical thinking for children
26:35 - Why we need to be wise with social media
28:03 - Don't be afraid, but be proactive with social mediaSupport the show
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In the final instalment of our chat with Jenny Chapman, we dive deep into the complex and often controversial issues surrounding abortion. Jenny addresses the stigma of adoption, she challenges the 'clump of cells' argument and Jenny discusses her involvement with Voice for Life.
Jenny highlights the only place in New Zealand where abortion rates are declining and recounts her experiences standing outside her local Hospital with signs advocating for life.
The episode concludes with a discussion on the intrinsic link between being Pro-Life and Christian and Jenny reflects on her own faith journey.
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0:00 - Previously
0:38 - Welcome
0:53 - It's more shameful to give your child up for adoption than to abort it
1:54 - The 'clump of cells' pro-abortion argument doesn't hold up
2:25 - Miscarriage and abortion
3:06 - Hospital avoiding giving stats on abortion
3:44 - Ultrasound destroys the 'clump of cells' argument
4:41 - Voice for Life
5:00 - How do you feel about abortive mothers?
8:16 - Abortion coercion
10:30 - 1 in 5 pregnancies in New Zealand end in abortion
11:15 - The only place in New Zealand where abortion numbers are going down
11:43 - You will lose friends when you are in Pro-Life advocacy
12:20 - Being accountable only to God
12:36 - A medical fact that makes people angry
13:26 - Standing outside the Hospital with signs advocating for life
14:28 - Highlights of Jenny's Pro-Life work
15:14 - Helping a young homeless Mum to choose life
16:11 - Pro-Life is showing women they are capable of being a good Mum and supporting that Mum
16:22 - Many successful people are born into poverty
17:18 - The gifts that people born with a disability can bring to the world
18:18 - Being Pro-Life and Christian go hand in hand
19:20 - 19-year-old pregnant from r*pe, kept baby
23:26 - Jenny shares about her faith journey
30:42 - Coming up next weekSupport the show
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In part 2 of our conversation with Jenny Chapman, we continue exploring her young daughter Tara's courageous battle with brain cancer. Starting with a re-telling of their shared vision of Heaven, we hear about Tara's miraculous recovery and the challenges she faced as her health and speech deteriorated before her passing.
Jenny shares how she drew courage from Tara's example, emphasizing that we don't get to decide what miracles look like, and how, despite our faith in God, suffering is an unavoidable part of life.
The conversation then shifts to Jenny's involvement in the New Zealand Pro-Life movement. She highlights the role of Pro-Life advocacy in protecting the elderly, disabled and terminally ill, and discusses the importance of a culture and community that values life.
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0:00 - Previously
0:32 - Intro
0:47 - A vision of Heaven
3:25 - Tara's condition and miraculous recovery
6:00 - The use of sign language as speech deteriorated
8:09 - The final days before Tara's death from Brain Cancer
10:30 - The parallel of birth and death
11:08 - Drawing courage from Tara's example
11:30 - We don't get to decide what the miracle looks like
13:57 - Just because we love God doesn't mean to get to avoid suffering
15:45 - What stands out most to Jenny from Tara's illness
19:12 - Jenny's involvement in the New Zealand Pro-Life movement
21:09 - Pro-Life is anti-suic*de
22:23 - The Pro-Life role to protect the disabled and terminally ill
24:19 - Taking care of the sick, elderly and dying
26:20 - Thou shalt not kill
27:03 - Culture says abortion is ok in these circumstances
27:47 - Does r*pe make abortion ok?
28:44 - Does being born into poverty make abortion ok?
29:42 - It's very cost-effective for the New Zealand government to abort babies in poor families
30:34 - How little encouragement it takes for a woman to keep her baby
31:53 - Do mental health problems make abortion ok?
32:56 - Abortion is no longer shameful, adoption is shameful
33:22 - Coming up next weekSupport the show
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