Best Nz Christian Women Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 107 - Bethany Edmonds: Burnout and the Pursuit of Pure Worship 46:11

7d ago46:11

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Send us a text Christian recording artist, worship leader, and nurse Bethany Edmonds gets real about the tension between leading worship on a stage and offering pure, genuine worship that blesses God. Growing up as a pastor’s kid, Bethany opens up about seasons of numbness, burnout, and learning how to feel again - emotionally and spiritually. We t…

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Episode 106 - Insights on Faith 37:31

14d ago37:31

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Send us a text In this follow-up to Amelia Fowler’s moving testimony, Christa and Laura-Lee unpack what it truly means to have a living relationship with Jesus. They talk about inviting the Holy Spirit into everyday life, navigating suffering, and following David's example when God doesn’t answer our prayers the way we long for. Drawing on stories …

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Episode 105 - Amelia Fowler: Facing Terminal Cancer with Jesus 57:41

21d ago57:41

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Send us a text Amelia is back! Over one year after she was first given her stage 4 cancer diagnosis, we catch up on how she’s doing, what God has been speaking to her heart, and the moments that have shaped her in the valley. From yelling at God to encountering an angel, from wrestling with life and death to navigating the tension between faith and…

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Episode 104 - Grace for Me & 'Grace for Salvation' 23:57

28d ago23:57

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Send us a text In this solo episode, Christa opens up about a topic that can stir up some strong opinions - women in ministry and speaking in church. With honesty and humility, she shares her personal journey, how she arrived at her convictions, and what led her to say “yes” to preaching when the opportunity came. But this episode is about so much …

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Episode 103 - Insights... at Julie's! 48:30

1M ago48:30

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Send us a text Julie Colbeth from Whispers of Grace is back! And this time we’re talking everything from Easter traditions and idols on our phones, to Bible-based TV and overcoming 'Christian' guilt. Whether we’re talking about sanctification, postpartum struggles, or how to disciple our kids, Julie brings insight that points us back to God’s grace…

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Episode 102 - Destiny Calhoon, Part 2: Shocking Diagnosis & A Double Miracle 41:25

1M ago41:25

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Send us a text In Part 2 of Destiny’s powerful story, we pick up where we left off — with a shocking cancer diagnosis while 8 months pregnant. But what comes next is nothing short of miraculous: not only did God heal Destiny, but her baby’s life was also saved through an early C-section delivery. With raw honesty and unwavering faith, Destiny share…

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Episode 101 - Destiny Calhoon, Part 1: My Missionary Life in Uganda 40:25

2M ago40:25

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Send us a text Destiny's story begins with obedience to God's call - from hearing His audible voice to leaving the comforts of America behind and moving to Uganda with her new husband for what would be 14 years of mission work. Throughout or chat Destiny opens up about marriage tensions over the call to go to Africa, living through Ebola outbreaks,…

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Episode 100 - Insights on Submission 47:38

2M ago47:38

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Send us a text Today we’re celebrating 100 episodes of Outside of Sunday! 🎉 Laura-Lee and I reflect on this milestone with gratitude, laughter, and CAKE. We also dive into some of the powerful themes sparked by Monica’s story from Episodes 98 & 99 - including what it means to choose to love and serve the Lord even when the miracle doesn’t come. We …

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Episode 99 - Monica Whitehead, Part 2: Honey, Faith & Vaccine Injury 30:41

2M ago30:41

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Send us a text In Part 2 of our conversation with Monica from Taste and See, we dive into the next part of her journey. Monica shares about the unexpected health challenges she’s faced in recent years and how the Lord has given her the strength to endure even while facing such a hard reality. We also talk about the boutique honey business she runs …

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Episode 98 - Monica Whitehead, Part 1: God Made my S*lf Harm Scars Disappear 34:28

2M ago34:28

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Send us a text Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics like self-harm and mental health struggles. This conversation with Monica from Taste and See honestly felt like sitting down with an old friend. We laughed a lot—this girl is full of fun and laughter—but she was also incredibly open about some of the hardest parts of her faith journey.…

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Episode 97 - Insights on Cults 42:34

3M ago42:34

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Send us a text In today’s episode, Laura-Lee and I dive into some big topics, sparked by Ashley’s brave testimony from Episode 96: “I didn’t know it… but I was in a cult.” We discuss how to recognise cults that may appear Christian on the outside, share insights on our own struggles with understanding the Trinity, and explore whether speaking in to…

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Episode 96 - Ashley Stevenson: I Didn't Know It... But I Was in A Cult 46:43

3M ago46:43

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Send us a text Ashley grew up thinking her church was just another Christian denomination. She believed in God, tried to live a good life, and thought she was on the right path. But as she got older she realised: her church was actually a cult. In this episode, Ashley shares her honest and raw story of growing up in a Unitarian church, her first mo…

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Episode 95 - Insights on Biblical Forgiveness 37:52

3M ago37:52

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Send us a text What does the Bible really say about forgiveness? In this episode with Julie Colbeth, we’re diving into one of the hardest but most important parts of the Christian life—learning to forgive. From those everyday frustrations to deep wounds that feel impossible to let go, we explore what Scripture teaches about grace, forgiveness, and …

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Episode 94 - Liezl Venter, Part 2: After the Shot—Healing & Radical Forgiveness 46:49

3M ago46:49

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Send us a text What happens after the unthinkable? In Part 2 of our chat with Liezl Venter, we dive into the aftermath of her husband’s tragic accident—the impact on their children, the painful road to recovery, and the moment they finally got to bring Russell home. Liezl shares the deep questions she wrestled with, the unexpected ways God showed u…

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Episode 93 - Liezl Venter, Part 1: My Husband was Shot... Then He Prayed for His Shooter 46:03

3M ago46:03

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Send us a text What would you do if your husband was shot in a tragic accident? In this powerful episode, Liezl Venter shares her family’s incredible journey—from early days in South Africa and fresh married life in Saudi Arabia, to the day in New Zealand where everything changed in an instant. Liezl recalls receiving the shocking news, the prayers…

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Episode 92 - Caitlin Stuart-Menzies: Growing in Faith & Bible Literacy 49:11

4M ago49:11

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Send us a text Surprise! Welcome to our Valentines day bonus episode - it’s one you won’t want to miss... Caitlin from All Creatures joins us to share about her journey to faith in Christ and passion for Bible Literacy. In this episode we dive into what it looks like to live out faith at a secular university, wrestle with doubts, and stay grounded …

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Episode 91 - Insights on God's Grace & THE BEST NEWS!! 38:34

4M ago38:34

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Send us a text This week on the Outside of Sunday podcast, we’re joined by the amazing Laura-Lee as we unpack the school holidays, share THE BEST NEWS, and dive into the incredible Natasha Turner episodes! Let’s be real: hearing about someone doing ✨amazing✨ things for the Lord (like traveling the world 8 months of the year with your family) can so…

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Episode 90 - Natasha Turner, Part 2: Serving The Lord in Conflict & Disaster 1:02:14

4M ago1:02:14

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Send us a text In Part 2, we continue our conversation with Natasha Turner and hear how RED Ministries travelled to Ukraine and Turkey on the front lines of crisis and disaster. From supporting pastors in Ukraine to navigating delivering aid to Turkey after the earthquake, Natasha shares powerful stories of faith, provision, and the unexpected ways…

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Episode 89 - Natasha Turner, Part 1: Global Ministry Through Rock Music 1:03:03

4M ago1:03:03

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Send us a text Join me as I sit down with Natasha Turner from RED Ministries and the Red Rain Band. For over 20 years, Natasha has been sharing the gospel through music, ministering in gospel-hostile nations, and living life on the road for 8 months of the year. We cover it all: 🌍 How do you balance family life while touring full-time? 🚪 What’s it …

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Episode 88 - E.O.Y Wrap Up: Listener Questions & BIG NEWS 32:45

6M ago32:45

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Send us a text What an incredible year it’s been! In this special episode, I’m looking back on the highlights of 2024, sharing some behind-the-scenes stories, and answering your listener questions. From favourite episodes to epic mishaps, and “Lord moments,” this one’s packed with gratitude and reflection. Plus, I’ll take you behind the scenes on o…

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Episode 87 - Sarah Green: Is the Salvation Army a Cult? 57:27

6M ago57:27

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Send us a text Join me as I sit down with Sarah Green, host of 'In the Dust' podcast. In this episode, we dive into the heart of the Salvation Army—its history, roles, and the process of becoming an solider or officer. Sarah shares insights into her experience with the organization, addressing common questions like, "Is the Salvation Army a cult?" …

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Episode 86 - On the Ground at 'The Send' New Zealand 36:14

6M ago36:14

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Send us a text 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 …

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Episode 85 - Cora Dawson: How to have THAT Conversation with Your Husband 1:20:02

6M ago1:20:02

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Send us a text 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 p…

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Episode 84 - Amelia Fowler: Faith, Hope, & Terminal Cancer 53:48

7M ago53:48

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Send us a text 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,…

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Episode 83 - Katie Pedan, Part 2: Emergency in PNG & Homeschool Journey 41:32

7M ago41:32

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Send us a text 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 s…

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Episode 82 - Katie Pedan, Part 1: Missionary Reality & Gospel Need 43:44

7M ago43:44

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Send us a text 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…

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Episode 81 - Sam Winders: 'Silver Fern' Navigating Faith & Sport 47:09

7M ago47:09

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Send us a text 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. …

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Episode 80 - Insights on P*rnography & 'The Talk' 35:49

8M ago35:49

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Send us a text 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 encou…

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Episode 79 - Victoria Sinis, Part 2: The Reality of OnlyFans 51:20

8M ago51:20

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Send us a text 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 esca…

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Episode 78 - Victoria Sinis, Part 1: OnlyFans Marketer Finds Christ 50:45

8M ago50:45

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Send us a text 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…

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Episode 77 - Insights on Suffering & Repentance 25:06

8M ago25:06

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Send us a text 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. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube. 0:00 - Coming up 0:53 - Intro 1:08 - Welcome and initial reactions 3:07 - What is the reaso…

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Episode 76 - Winnie McClutchie, Part 2: Escaping Drug Addiction & Debt 51:44

9M ago51:44

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Send us a text 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 …

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Episode 75 - Winnie McClutchie, Part 1: Extreme Abuse, Beautiful Redemption 52:45

9M ago52:45

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Send us a text 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…

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Episode 74 - Insights for New Christians 31:23

9M ago31:23

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Send us a text 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 …

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Episode 73 - Sarah Heuvel, Part 2: Miracles, Deliverance & A Life Transformed 51:59

9M ago51:59

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Send us a text 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…

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Episode 72 - Sarah Heuvel, Part 1 - New Age Reiki ‘Healer’ Finds Christ 51:35

10M ago51:35

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Send us a text Please note - this episode is not appropriate for children. 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 me…

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Episode 71 - Insights on Stillness & Christian Social Media 33:21

10M ago33:21

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Send us a text 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 …

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Episode 70 - Maria Boddington, Part 2 - Parenting in the Digital Age 37:09

10M ago37:09

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Send us a text 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 device…

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Episode 69: Maria Boddington, Part 1 - Brio Magazine & Social Media for Kids 32:39

10M ago32:39

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Send us a text 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 th…

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Episode 68 - Jenny Chapman, Part 3: Abortion Declining in ONE New Zealand City 32:07

10M ago32:07

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Send us a text 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 a…

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Episode 67 - Jenny Chapman, Part 2: Processing the Death of My Child & Advocating for Life 34:34

11M ago34:34

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Send us a text 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 share…

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Episode 66 - Jenny Chapman, Part 1: My Daughter was Diagnosed with Terminal Brain Cancer 32:47

11M ago32:47

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Send us a text In the first part of our chat with Jenny Chapman, we delve into the heart-wrenching journey of her daughter Tara's battle with a terminal illness. Jenny opens up about the moment they realised something was wrong, the urgent push for a MRI scan, and the devastating diagnosis that changed their lives. She shares how Tara faced her con…

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Episode 65 - Liz Goodgame, Part 2: Rebuilding Marriage Through Prayer, Persistence, and Fun 31:11

11M ago31:11

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Send us a text In this episode, we continue our conversation with Liz Goodgame by talking about rebuilding her marriage through prayer, persistence, and fun. Liz shares who made the call to seek marriage counselling, we discuss the benefits of the strengths finder test and Liz shares about making the decision not to give up. We explore the signific…

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Episode 64 - Liz Goodgame, Part 1: Dealing with Breakdown in my Christian Marriage 30:11

11M ago30:11

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Liz Goodgame to discuss life and the realities of Christian marriage. Liz shares about a dark period in her marriage when years of unspoken issues piled up, bringing them to a crisis point. Through prayer and their determination not to give up, Liz and her husband found healing after moving from the …

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Episode 63 - Rosanna Overcomer, Part 3: Navigating Life & Faith Outside of Gloriavale 43:09

12M ago43:09

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Send us a text In the final chapter of our conversation with Rosie from Gloriavale, we delve into the reconciling of her faith outside of the abusive cult. Rosie details her intense emotional struggles, including daily panic attacks, and the liberating feeling of finally being free, a year after leaving Gloriavale. Rosie and Christa discuss the pro…

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Episode 62 - Rosanna Overcomer, Part 2: When Distorted Christianity Meets Biblical Truth 42:26

12M ago42:26

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Send us a text In part 2 of our conversation with Rosie from Gloriavale, we're diving deep into the truth of the practice of Christianity inside the reclusive sect. Rosie bravely shares about knowing at an early age that there was something very wrong within the community. In this episode, you will also hear about the key moment Rosie fully realise…

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Episode 61 - Rosanna Overcomer, Part 1: Childhood & Childbirth Inside Gloriavale 37:52

12M ago37:52

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Send us a text Gloriavale is a reclusive and abusive 'Christian' community in the remote South Island of New Zealand. In the first part of our conversation with Rosanna Overcomer, who was born into the community, Rosie shares what her childhood looked like inside Gloriavale. We discuss schooling, play time and child labour. Rosie also shares her ha…

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Episode 60 - Journey into Sobriety & Leaving the Fence - Krystal Stevenson, Part 2 41:01

1y ago41:01

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Send us a text In this episode Krystal shares honestly about the journey into sobriety and the challenges of living that out, She also shares about coming off the fence and choosing to live for Christ. Support the show Outside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.…

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Episode 59 - My Battle with Alcoholism - Krystal Stevenson, Part 1 40:04

1y ago40:04

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Send us a text Join us for a moving conversation in Part 1 of our chat with Krystal Stevenson. In this episode, mother of three Krystal opens up about her descent into the dark valley of alcoholism. This is a story of trauma and struggle, but also of God's relentless love, as He answers the prayers of His beloved daughter through the love and suppo…

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Message from Christa - Supporting OOS 9:56

1y ago9:56

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Send us a text There is no episode for the podcast today so I thought I'd take the opportunity to share a message with my 'Outsiders'! Support the show Outside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.By Christa

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