Episode 124: From S*lf-Harm & Demons to a Life Surrendered to Christ - Lydia Healey, Part 1
In this episode of Outside of Sunday, I sit down with Lydia to hear her powerful testimony of how God rescued her out of deep brokenness. Before she even finished high school, Lydia was battling s*lf-harm, addiction, and drug-induced psychosis that left her tormented by darkness and overwhelmed by despair.She shares about terrifying encounters with demons and the moment she felt ready to end her life. But in her lowest point, after an overdose, Lydia cried out to Jesus - and everything changed.Lydia also opens up about her struggle to reconcile her LGBT lifestyle with her faith, the prayer that enabled her to walk away, and how complete surrender to Christ brought freedom and new life.Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.0:00 – Coming up0:40 – Welcome and introducing Lydia1:32 – Life before finding Jesus3:03 – Family background5:04 – Catholic roots5:37 – Miraculous survival after premature birth7:00 – Pre-teen years and self-harm11:12 – Entering the Mental Health system at 1614:02 – Self-medicating with drugs16:47 – Drug-induced psychosis18:11 – Seeing demons everywhere19:27 – Hopelessness and preparing to end her life24:30 – Overdose and crying out to Jesus27:20 – Wrestling with LGBT lifestyle and faith31:31 – Praying for strength to leave her partner32:00 – Complete surrender to Jesus39:21 – Coming up next weekSupport the showOutside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.
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Episode 123: Insights on When Christians Disagree
In this Insights episode of Outside of Sunday, Laura and I have a rich conversation about what it really means to handle disagreements in the body of Christ. We talk about everything from repentance within our families to keeping short accounts with the Lord, and how grace, gentleness, and love should guide the way we speak.We also get into friendships across different denominations, rejecting tribalism, and why fragile theology can so often leads to offence. With personal stories, biblical examples, and some listener comments, this one will make you think about how we can both speak the truth in love - and hear it in love.In this episode we mention Ashley Stevensons episode - click here to listen now. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.0:00 – Coming up in this Insights episode0:45 – Welcome & recap of Part 1 and Part 2 with Janneke1:51 – Listener comments 3:09 – Repentance to family members when we’ve sinned4:49 – Keeping short accounts with the Lord through daily confession6:11 – Being ready to give an answer to our children about faith7:30 – My trepidation heading into the interview with Janneke9:30 – How Christians can approach disagreements with grace and gentleness11:13 – Friendship with people from different denominations or theology12:28 – How many Christian denominations are there?12:47 – Why we must reject tribalism in the church14:45 – Fragile theology leads to offence15:24 – Laura’s experience of having a conversation rather than a confrontation17:16 – No one becomes a Christian with perfect theology: just understand the gospel18:45 – We agree on 90–95% of theology with most Christians20:52 – Not just speaking the truth in love, but hearing the truth in love23:54 – Paul and Peter: A biblical example of speaking and hearing truth in love27:37 – The fundamental Christian doctrines we must agree on32:10 – A challenge from Laura and Christa to live out grace in disagreementSupport the showOutside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.
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Episode 122: From Botched Surgery to Bold Faith Conversations - Janneke Kirikiri, Part 2
Could you forgive someone who left you in pain for the rest of your life?In part two of Janneke’s story, she shares how a botched surgery left her in constant pain - and the incredible journey that led her to forgive the surgeon responsible. She opens up about the court proceedings, reconciling her condition with the Lord, and finding peace even when the miracle she prayed for didn’t come. In the midst of pain in every step, Janneke shows what it means to grow in grace and live faithfully for Him.We reflect on the hymn It Is Well With My Soul, and Janneke offers encouragement to anyone still waiting for a breakthrough, and shares why she launched The Conservative Pentecostal podcast. From handling online trolls to challenging the Church with difficult conversations, Janneke calls us to extend grace to one another - even when we disagree theologically - and to stay rooted in the Word. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.0:00 - Previously0:41 - Intro0:51 - Janneke’s Botched Foot Surgery4:36 - Court Proceedings After Surgery5:12 - Choosing Forgiveness for the Surgeon5:56 - Living in Permanent Pain with Every Step6:19 - Reconciling Her Condition with the Lord8:35 - Encouragement for Those Waiting on a Miracle10:38 - Reflecting on It Is Well With My Soul13:37 - Launching The Conservative Pentecostal Podcast16:58 - Tackling Challenging & Controversial Christian Topics17:58 - Learning to Grow in Grace22:17 - Handling Online Trolls24:48 - A Message for the Wider Christian Community27:49 - How does Janneke live her faith outside of Sunday?Support the showOutside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.
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Episode 121: Hidden Pride & Becoming a Step-Mum - Janneke Kirikiri, Part 1
In this episode of Outside of Sunday, we’re sitting down with Janneke - a fellow Christian podcaster whose faith took on new depth when pride was revealed in her heart and the unexpected journey of becoming a step-mum later in life. Raised in a strong Christian home, Janneke wrestled with pride in her so-called “faithfulness,” only to be gently humbled by God and refined through deep study of His Word.She opens up about her season of singleness and the unique joys and challenges of entering a blended family - from building trust with her step-child to navigating life with her first baby added to the mix. Whether you're in a blended family, walking alongside someone who is, or even if this topic doesn’t seem directly relevant, Janneke’s honesty, wisdom, and God-honouring perspective will bless you just as it blessed me.Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.0:00 – Coming Up1:00 – Welcome & Introducing Janneke3:36 – Growing Up in a Christian Home4:33 – When Pride Hides in “Faithfulness”5:34 – Deepening Her Faith Through the Word6:33 – A Testimony of Generational Faith8:31 – Singleness, Dating, and Marriage Later in Life14:57 – Becoming a Step-Mum: Real Talk on Blended Families18:53 – Building a Bond with a Step-Child22:30 – Gaining Trust as a Step-Parent25:41 – What God Has Shown Janneke Through Step-Parenting28:37 – Welcoming Her First Baby32:01 – Encouragement from the Birth-Father to Step-ParentsSupport the showOutside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.
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Episode 120: Insights on Untangling New Age from Christianity
In this Insights episode of Outside of Sunday, Christa opens up an important conversation around untangling New Age ideas and Christian faith. From yoga and manifestation to meditation and mindset, she reflects on how some spiritual practices can blur the lines - and why it matters. With listener comments, personal experience, and biblical insight, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and explore what it means to follow Jesus with diligence along the narrow way. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube. 0:00 – Coming Up0:50 – Welcome and intro to this week’s Insights episode2:25 – Listener comments2:58 – July giveaway winner announced4:16 – What does it mean to untangle Christianity from New Age spirituality?5:04 – Christa’s personal experience with yoga6:03 – Can Christians practise yoga? A biblical perspective6:40 – What does God say about participating in pagan practices?9:25 – Living set apart: what it means to be “outsiders”9:45 – Defining what an “Outsider” is in the OOS community11:15 – How you worship shows who you worship12:08 – Christian meditation vs New Age meditation12:31 – New Age practices: spiritual-sounding, but are they biblical?14:02 – Hearing and obeying God vs building on the sand15:23 – Walking the narrow way with diligence 17:44 – Is manifestation a Christian practice?22:29 – CS Lewis quote22:43 – A sign to let go of New Age and pagan practices23:19 – Examining your spiritual practices through a biblical lensSupport the showOutside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.
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