Outside of Sunday

Épisodes

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  Episode 223 - Bold Prayers & Being a Woman in Ministry: Emma Robinson, Part 2 15.09.2026 37min

  In Part 2 of my conversation with Emma Robinson, we’re getting into some of the harder and more faith-stretching parts of her story - learning to pray bold prayers while still trusting God with the outcome, navigating seasons of waiting, and finding purpose even when life doesn’t look the way you hoped it would. We also talk about the words that can hurt when you’re walking through infertility, and why sometimes simply showing up, listening and acknowledging someone’s loss can mean so much. W...
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  Episode 222 - Thinking Matters Conference Wrap-Up 10.09.2026 27min

  In this episode, Laura and I are taking you behind the scenes of the Thinking Matters No Rivals conference in Auckland! We chat about some of our highlights from the weekend - from meeting the next generation of Christian thinkers to hearing from speakers like Annaliese and Nic Blackie, Dave Mann, Dr Luke Barnes and Abdu Murray, and recording some really great conversations along the way. More than anything, we left the weekend so encouraged by what God is doing in the Christian space here in...
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  Episode 221 - Faith, Infertility & Unexplainable Peace: Emma Robinson, Part 1 08.09.2026 34min

  What happens when the life you thought you’d have doesn’t go according to plan? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Emma Robinson from Your Jesus Time to hear her story of growing up in a Christian home, coming to personally understand the gospel, studying at Bible college, meeting her husband, and finding your purpose in God. Emma also shares vulnerably about her journey of trying to start a family, the questions and disappointment that came with waiting, and the moment she realise...
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  Episode 220 - Insights on Modesty, Postpartum & Trusting God 03.09.2026 1h

  In this week’s Insights episode, Laura and I are talking honestly about motherhood, postpartum struggles and trusting God through the changing seasons of life. Laura shares her own experience with postpartum depression as we discuss the heartbreaking Lindsay Clancy case, the challenges many new mothers face, and the importance of support, understanding and taking postpartum mental health seriously. We also reflect on the bittersweet reality of seasons coming to an end. As Laura prepares for ...
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  Episode 219 - Lessons from Christian Dating & Finding My Passion: Aleisha, Part 2 01.09.2026 45min

  Click here for part 1! In Part 2 of our conversation with Aleisha, we unpack some of the lessons she learned from her Christian dating experience. From protecting your heart and not rushing relationships, to navigating boundaries, spiritual intimacy and learning to enjoy the season of singleness, Aleisha shares honestly about some of the things she wishes she had done differently - and the advice she would give Christians navigating dating today. We also hear how Aleisha found her purpose and...
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  Episode 218 - Insights on Teen Dating: Should Christians Date Young? 27.08.2026 1h 1min

  In this Insights episode, Laura and I are talking teen dating! After reflecting on Aleisha's story of growing up in a Christian home and navigating dating, we're chatting about the blessings of a Christian heritage and teen dating - should Christians date young?? We get into the big conversation: what should Christian dating actually look like? Is having a crush wrong? How do we talk to our kids about relationships and dating without making the conversation awkward or shame-filled? We unpack ...
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  Episode 217 - My Millennial Christian Dating Experience: Aleisha Liebezeit, Part 1 25.08.2026 40min

  I’m joined by Aleisha Liebezeit for a fun and very honest conversation about growing up Christian and the tangle of Christian dating. We’re reminiscing on growing up as a millennial Christian, making her faith her own as a teenager, and even how she “stalked” her future husband and got his number at 13! But behind the funny stories is a much deeper conversation about teenage relationships, heartbreak, and learning to keep God at the centre. We talk about getting emotionally dependent on anoth...
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  Episode 216 - Insights on Purpose: It’s Not What You Think 20.08.2026 39min

  What if finding your purpose isn’t about discovering one big thing God wants you to do? In this ‘Insights’ episode, we’re starting today by discussing the recent spectator ban at Saturday netball in Tauranga. Then Laura and I unpack what purpose really looks like for a Christian, reflecting on Ine-Marí Venter’s story of identity, netball and learning to glorify God through her sport. We explore why we can put so much pressure on ourselves to “figure out” our purpose, why purpose doesn’t equa...
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  Episode 215: Why I Kneel After Every Game - Ine-Mari Venter, Part 2 18.08.2026 30min

  Click here for part 1! In Part 2 of our chat with professional netballer Ine-Marí Venter, we dive deeper into her journey in professional sport, from the highs of representing South Africa at the Commonwealth Games to the disappointment of being benched, losing her contract and eventually reaching a point where she almost walked away from netball. Ine-Marí shares how God changed her why when it comes to netball, and how she has learned that her identity and worth cannot be found in her perfor...
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  Episode 214 - Insights On M*sturbation, Purity & What the Bible Says 13.08.2026 50min

  In this Insights episode, Laura and I are going places we honestly never thought we’d go on the podcast... Starting today by reacting to some intense videos from Abolitionists Rising and the discussion around abortion, conviction, compassion and the beautiful truth that forgiveness is found in Christ. Then we're unpacking our conversation with Ine-Mari Venter, particularly her incredibly honest story about pornography, masturbation, and finding freedom in Christ. This gets real, awkwa...
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  Episode 213 - Faith, Netball and My Secret Addiction: Ine-Mari Venter, Part 1 11.08.2026 33min

  In this episode, I’m joined by professional netballer Ine-Marí Venter for a VERY honest chat about faith, netball, purpose and a secret struggle she carried for years. Ine-Marí shares her journey growing up in a Dutch Reformed Church and not really understanding what it meant to have a relationship with God, before discovering a deep and personal faith in Christ. We chat about her professional netball journey, the disappointments and doubts she faced along the way, and how she came to realis...
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  Episode 212 - Insights on People over Politics 06.08.2026 47min

  Following our chat with Chantelle Baker, we're reflecting on what it means to navigate politics, disagreement and public controversy as followers of Christ. In this episode, we share some of our own thoughts on what Scripture says about authority, forgiveness and righteous anger. We're also talking about the importance of listening and extending grace to those we disagree with. Whether you agreed with everything discussed in our conversation with Chantelle or not, our hope is that this epis...
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  Episode 211 - Ukraine, Lawsuits & Faith in Politics: Chantelle Baker, Part 3 04.08.2026 32min

  Click here to listen to part 1 or here to listen to part 2. In Part 3 of our conversation with Chantelle Baker, we explore some of the most challenging experiences she's faced over recent years. Chantelle reflects on her time reporting from Ukraine, the backlash that followed, and why she believes it changed her perspective on war and human suffering. She also shares why she chose to take legal action against the New Zealand Herald and Stuff, what motivated that decision, and what she hopes ...
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  Episode 210 - What Really Happened at the Parliament Protest? Chantelle Baker, Part 2 30.07.2026 31min

  The 2022 Parliament protest became one of the most significant and divisive events in New Zealand's recent history. But what was it like to be there? In Part 2 of our conversation, Chantelle Baker shares her firsthand account of the protest, reflects on the media coverage and political response, and responds to some of the biggest claims surrounding those 23 days. We also discuss the importance of treating those we disagree with as human beings, the role of prayer and action for Christians, a...
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  Episode 209 - Faith, Media & Controversy: Chantelle Baker, Part 1 28.07.2026 30min

  Chantelle Baker became one of New Zealand's most recognisable - and controversial - public figures during the COVID years. But behind the headlines, who is she really? In Part 1 of this conversation, Chantelle reflects on life before the spotlight, what it's like being labelled a "conspiracy theorist," whether trust in the media and politicians can be restored, and how a Christian upbringing eventually led her back to God. She also shares the experiences that ultimately set her on the road to...
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  Episode 208 - Insights On the Holy Spirit: Truth or Hype? 23.07.2026 45min

  In this Insights episode, Laura and I reflect on Part 2 of our conversation with Paris Vashti, unpacking some of the questions that came up around healing, miracles, prayer and the work of the Holy Spirit. We have an honest conversation about the tensions Christians often wrestle with - from being cautious because of counterfeits, to potentially missing out on biblical practices like prayer, laying on of hands and seeking God for healing. We discuss the importance of holding onto Scripture, a...
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  Episode 207 - Healing, Miracles & Ministry: Paris Vashti, Part 2 21.07.2026 32min

  In Part 2 of our conversation with Paris, after sharing her own miraculous healing journey, Paris opens up about why some people experience healing while others continue to wait, what it looks like to trust God through suffering, and why she believes Christians should continue praying boldly and believing that God still moves today. Paris also shares remarkable stories of healing she's witnessed firsthand, the heart behind her Yesterday, Today and Forever project, and why she's unashamed to s...
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  Episode 206 - Insights On The Comment Section & The Heart of Worship 16.07.2026 36min

  In this Insights episode, we reflect on the huge response to our recent conversation and social media content with Henare Whaanga, and why it's so important to weigh everything against Scripture and truth rather than assumptions. We also unpack Paris Vashti's testimony about one comment that left her believing she was worshipping God "wrong" for years. It leads us into a deeper conversation about what biblical worship really is, why our words carry so much weight, and how we can honour God bo...
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  Episode 205 - Shut Down During Worship & Miraculously Healed: Paris Vashti, Part 1 14.07.2026 38min

  Growing up as a pastor's kid, Paris Vashti loved Jesus - but after one comment at a Christian conference, she spent years believing she was "worshipping wrong." What followed was a long battle with fear, insecurity, and feeling unable to freely worship God. Later, chronic migraines turned her world upside down. After years of daily pain, hospital visits, scans, and unanswered questions, Paris reached the end of herself. With nowhere else to turn, she cried out to God - and what happened...
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  Episode 204 - Insights on Christianity, Politics & Matariki 09.07.2026 38min

  This week Laura and I tackle a couple of topics we've genuinely been wrestling with. We discuss Brian Tamaki's suspended firearms licence, what role Christians should play in politics, and whether we're called to fight for our beliefs—or faithfully suffer for them. We also reflect on part two of my conversation with Henare Whaanga, including his thoughts on Matariki, Māori culture, and why Christians need to think carefully about the traditions we embrace. I'd love to hear your thoughts, but ...