Outside of Sunday

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 realised that her purpose couldn’t be dependent on becoming a mum. Then, in a deeply moving part of her story, she shares about losing her baby during the launch week of Your Jesus Time - and the unexplainable peace she and her husband experienced in the middle of their grief. This is a conversation about disappointment, purpose, lament, hope, and what it looks like to trust that God is still faithful when you can’t see what’s next.
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0:00 – Coming Up: Faith, Pregnancy Loss & Finding Peace
0:40 – Welcome & Introducing Emma Robinson from Your Jesus Time
2:35 – Emma’s Journey to Faith & Growing Up in a Christian Family
4:40 – Moving Countries as a Child & How It Shaped Her Faith
5:30 – The Gift of Christian Hospitality & Opening Your Home
8:40 – From Christian Kid to Truly Following Jesus
12:08 – Bible College, Studying Scripture & Understanding What You Believe
15:30 – University, Communications & Finding Her Calling
16:20 – How Emma Met Her Husband & Their Christian Marriage
18:28 – Emma’s Pregnancy & Infertility Journey
26:35 – Trusting God Through Disappointment & Unanswered Prayers
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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 her youngest child to start school, we talk about motherhood, identity, laying down passions for a season and remembering that the things God has placed in your heart don’t necessarily disappear forever. Motherhood is a season asks a lot from us - but the season isn’t forever.

Plus, we unpack the Cory Asbury and Forrest Frank shirtless photo controversy and share our thoughts on modesty, personal responsibility and avoiding judgment. We also discuss what to do when you're facing a big decision and God doesn’t seem to be giving you a clear answer. Wherever you find yourself right now, we hope this conversation encourages you to trust God with the season you’re in - and with whatever comes next.
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0:00 - Coming Up
0:35 - Welcome + a special announcement
3:47 - Cory Asbury & Forrest Frank: The shirtless photo controversy
9:28 - What does biblical modesty really mean?
15:20 - Recapping our conversation with Aleisha
16:33 - Laura’s initial thoughts on Aleisha’s story
18:25 - Laura’s stay-at-home mum season is coming to an end
19:55 - What do you do when God doesn’t make the decision clear?
27:40 - Motherhood, sacrifice & laying down your passions for a season
29:34 - The Lindsay Clancy trial: motherhood, tragedy & postpartum mental health
35:53 - Laura shares her experience with postpartum depression
51:53 - Final thoughts: trusting God through every season
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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 passion through creativity and photography. From unexpectedly discovering a love for photography, to building a successful business, stepping away from it for a season, grieving what she thought was over, and eventually feeling God call her back - her story is a beautiful reminder that God can lead us through every season of life.
Whether you're dating, single, figuring out your purpose or wondering what God is doing in your current season, we hope this conversation encourages you to protect your heart, trust God's timing and keep following Him wherever He leads.
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1:36 – “I’m Done With Guys”: Choosing God and a New Season
2:18 – Discovering Her Passion for Graphic Design
2:43 – Convicted to Stand Out as a Christian
2:58 – YWAM or Design School? Making a Big Decision
3:48 – When a Christian Friend Called Her Out
4:44 – What I Would Do Differently in Dating
5:05 – Can Christians Get Spiritually Intimate Too Soon?
6:27 – Why You Should Enjoy Your Season of Singleness
6:48 – Christian Dating Advice: Protect Your Heart
7:48 – Dating Boundaries, Purity & Honouring God
1:03:11 – Getting Back Together and Fighting for Their Relationship
1:07:08 – How Photography Became Her Unexpected Passion
1:13:16 – Why She Closed Her Successful Photography Business
1:15:13 – Grieving the Loss of a Passion
1:17:24 – Three Signs From God to Return to Photography

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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 boundaries, waiting, treating one another with purity, and why the goal of dating should ultimately be marriage - not simply having a relationship. We also look at what the Bible says about love, wisdom, sexual purity and “not awakening love before its time.”
This is a relaxed but honest conversation about Christian dating, teen relationships, parenting, marriage and trusting God’s timing - and hopefully one that gives you plenty to think about whether you’re single, dating, married, or raising kids.
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0:00 - Coming Up: Teen Dating, Crushes & Christian Dating
0:30 - Welcome to Insights
1:09 - What’s Happening in the Online Christian Space?
7:07 - Why Doesn’t the Church Talk More About Christian Dating?
8:35 - Recapping Alicia’s Christian Dating Story
9:41 - Laura’s Reaction to Part 1
10:00 - The Blessing of Growing Up in a Christian Home
16:29 - Christa’s Highlights from Alicia’s Story
18:20 - Should You Move Churches for Your Kids’ Youth Group?
20:11 - Raising Your Hands in Worship as a Public Declaration of Faith
21:55 - Millennial Memories & Our First Crushes
23:30 - Is Having a Crush Wrong?
28:24 - How Do We Talk to Our Kids About Dating?
30:41 - What Dating Was Like as Christian Teenagers
32:23 - Should Christian Teenagers Wait Until 18 to Date?
36:35 - What Should Christian Dating Be Pointing Towards?
41:19 - Waiting for the Right Time and Season to Date
42:52 - How Should Parents Respond When Their Child Has a Crush?
45:04 - Turning Off the “Dating Switch” When You’re Married
46:33 - “Do Not Awaken Love Until the Appropriate Time”
52:35 - The Purpose of Marriage: Love, Sacrifice & Reflecting Christ
55:04 - Final Thoughts: Trusting God’s Timing in Dating & Relationships
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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 another person, dating non-Christians, the influence of romantic books and movies, and what Aleisha now thinks about “not awakening love before its time.” We also chat about prayer and the beautiful reminder that God cares about the little things in our lives. This is an honest, funny and encouraging conversation about faith, relationships and trusting God with our desires.
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0:00 - Welcome & Introducing Alicia 
2:55 - Growing Up Christian: Faith, Family & Answered Prayers
8:00 - Growing Up as a Christian & Making Faith Your Own
17:00 - Secret Dating: Navigating Teenage Relationships
21:20 - Christian Romance Books: Helpful or Harmful?
24:09 - Christian Dating: Navigating Relationships as a Teenager
32:50 - Can Relationships Get in the Way of Your Relationship With God?
34:00 - Alicia’s Thoughts on Christian Romance Books & Movies
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Outside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.