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45:14

Episode 229 - From Burnout to Building Family First:...

Outside of Sunday ·

2026/10/05

This week we're joined by Bob McCoskrie from Family First New Zealand. But before the public debates, the advocacy work and 20 years of Family First, there was a young man with a heart for ministry, a love of radio and a passion for reaching people with the truth. Bob takes us back to life before Family First, sharing his Christian testimony, his years working with young people, and how burnout and a growing awareness of the need for a voice for families began to shape his journey. We chat a...

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37:43

Episode 228 - Insights on Social Media, Screens &...

Outside of Sunday ·

2026/09/30

In this Insights episode, we’re starting with a look at what’s going on in the online Christian space and chatting about our new favourite show! Then we’re getting into our reflections on Part 2 of our chat with Nathan Seulei from Pillar NZ, looking at social media, screens, parenting and patriotism - and what all of these things can look like through a Christian lens. We unpack the conversation around the social media ban for under-16s, the impact of screens on children and family life, and ...

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45:01

Episode 227 - New Zealand Politics, Faith & Freedom:...

Outside of Sunday ·

2026/09/28

Hey Outsiders! We're back with Part 2 of our conversation with Nathan Seiuli from Pillar NZ. If you haven't already listened to part 1 - click here! We’re diving deeper into New Zealand politics, faith and freedom - from the role of the media and the proposed under-16 social media ban, to Pillar’s advocacy work and its views on abortion and euthanasia. Nathan also shares why Christians shouldn’t put all their hope in politics or a Christian government, how we can stay engaged without becoming...

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39:32

Episode 226 - Insights on Speaking Truth to Power

Outside of Sunday ·

2026/09/23

In this Insights episode, Laura and I unpack some of the key themes from part 1 of Nathan Seiuli’s interview, including speaking truth to power, the responsibility that comes with influence, and what it looks like to engage with politics without letting it consume us. We chat about how power can often corrupt, why people in positions of influence need others who are willing to remind them of the truth, and the importance of speaking God’s truth in love. We also talk about our own responsibili...

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43:01

Episode 225 - Ministry Prepared Me for Politics:...

Outside of Sunday ·

2026/09/21

What happens when God takes you somewhere you never expected to go? In Part 1 of our conversation with Nathan Seuili from Pillar NZ, we hear the story behind how Nathan went from working in church ministry, to the Free Speech Union, and eventually to founding Pillar NZ. Nathan shares about his Christian background, the unexpected doors that opened for him in political spaces and the media, and why he believes Christians can have a meaningful voice in places of influence. We chat about faith, ...

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49:22

Episode 224 - Insights on Hospitality & Trusting God...

Outside of Sunday ·

2026/09/16

In this Insights episode, Laura and I unpack some of the big themes from Emma Robinson’s interview - from hospitality and opening our homes to others, to the much harder questions we wrestle with when life doesn’t go the way we hoped. Laura talks about spending time in the Word and shares about her miscarriage. We also discuss infertility, grief and the question “What happens to babies who die in the womb?”, as well as what it looks like to trust God when we don’t understand why something has...

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Episode 223 - Bold Prayers & Being a Woman in...

Outside of Sunday ·

2026/09/14

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

Outside of Sunday ·

2026/09/09

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...

Outside of Sunday ·

2026/09/07

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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60:07

Episode 220 - Insights on Modesty, Postpartum &...

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2026/09/02

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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45:32

Episode 219 - Lessons from Christian Dating & Finding...

Outside of Sunday ·

2026/08/31

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...

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2026/08/26

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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40:55

Episode 217 - My Millennial Christian Dating...

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2026/08/24

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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39:59

Episode 216 - Insights on Purpose: It’s Not What You...

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2026/08/19

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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30:08

Episode 215: Why I Kneel After Every Game - Ine-Mari...

Outside of Sunday ·

2026/08/17

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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50:05

Episode 214 - Insights On M*sturbation, Purity & What...

Outside of Sunday ·

2026/08/12

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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33:41

Episode 213 - Faith, Netball and My Secret Addiction:...

Outside of Sunday ·

2026/08/10

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

Outside of Sunday ·

2026/08/05

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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32:04

Episode 211 - Ukraine, Lawsuits & Faith in Politics:...

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2026/08/03

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...

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2026/07/29

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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