Outside of Sunday

In this Insights episode of Outside of Sunday, Christa and Laura reflect on Part 2 of Stacy’s testimony and the deeper conversations that came out of it. From Laura’s honest postpartum journey to the difference between real wisdom and superficial advice, this episode moves gently through some of the harder but important truths that often don’t get spoken about.

Together, they talk about the value of children, what it means to carry pain while still recognising God’s blessing, and why true justice isn’t always what the world thinks it should be. The conversation then turns to the cross - and the powerful reminder that Jesus took the punishment we deserved so that mercy could be offered instead.

Honest, reflective, and deeply hope-filled, this episode invites you to pause, think deeply, and remember where true justice and true hope are ultimately found ✝️
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0:30 – Intro
1:00 – Recap on Part 2
1:34 – Laura’s initial reactions
2:11 – Laura’s postpartum journey
2:56 – Honest vs superficial advice
7:35 – Children are a blessing
12:29 – Being a grandparent or parent without actually having children
14:56 – Justice belongs to God
17:49 – Earthly justice vs eternal justice
19:17 – 40 lashes or 5 years in prison?
23:12 – Jesus took lashes and death for us
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In Part 2 of Stacy’s story, the conversation takes an unexpected turn. What began as a story of teenage pregnancy and abortion becomes a powerful testimony of God’s grace, redemption, and healing.
Stacy shares how, now married with 3 children, she unexpectedly fell pregnant again - but this time, everything was different. She then looks back and shares about coming to Christ, only to learn just months later about the shocking child abuse carried out by her partner. In the midst of heartbreak and deep brokenness, and through the faithful discipleship of others who walked her through the Word of God, Stacy began to truly understand God’s love and forgiveness in a way she never had before. She also shares the moment she truly felt restored.
This episode is raw, emotional, and deeply hopeful. I hope it blesses you 💛
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0:00 - Coming up
1:13 - Unexpected pregnancy
2:17 - A gift from God
7:19 - Stacy coming to faith in Christ
15:51 - Shocking child abuse
32:25 - Pregnancy after abortion
33:55 - ‘Wanted’ vs ‘unwanted’ pregnancies
37:20 - Stacy begins to truly understand God’s love and forgiveness
42:32 - Stacy’s message to post-abortive women
45:05 - How does Stacy live her faith outside of Sunday?

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In this Insights episode of Outside of Sunday, Laura and I open the conversation around abortion, culture, and what it means to respond as Christians.
Reflecting on Stacy's story, we explore the deeper cultural shifts shaping today’s views on pregnancy and abortion, from ancient pagan practices to modern parallels. We share sobering statistics, highlight encouraging pro-life advocacy, and gently unpack what a truly Christ-centred response should look like.
This episode also speaks directly to post-abortive women with a message of grace, and reminds us of the importance of creating a culture where choosing life is genuinely supported.
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0:00 - Coming up
1:50 - What is the Outsider Club about
2:55 - Recap
5:58 - Bravery to share
7:15 - Laura’s teen rebellion
11:20 - Pro-life background of the podcast
13:30 - Abortion declining in one Rotorua city
15:52 - How was teen pregnancy handled in pagan societies?
17:19 - Our culture has returned to paganism
18:50 - Message to post-abortive women
24:22 - Disturbing statistics
26:51 - What is the Christian response to abortion
30:07 - Amazing pro-life advocates
32:31 - 'The Night Agent' is Pro Life?
34:28 - Supporting women in crisis pregnancy
38:58 - Pro-life people and organisations to follow
42:42 - Coming up next week
43:45 - Support is not coercion

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In this episode of Outside of Sunday, I sit down with Stacy to hear her story.
In Part 1, Stacy shares what it was like growing up with drug-dealing parents - but still in a loving home. Despite that, her teenage years quickly spiralled into rebellion. At just fifteen, she found herself pregnant and facing a decision she never imagined she would have to make. Stacy talks about telling her parents, seeing her baby on the ultrasound, and the circumstances that led her to believe abortion was her only option.
Fast forward to recent years, when Stacy - now grown, married, and a Mum of four - was unexpectedly present at a family member’s abortion, revisiting the trauma she experienced at 15 and witnessing the heartbreaking reality of abortion again.
It’s an honest and deeply personal conversation about the weight of decisions and the lasting impact they can have on a life. In Part 2 next week, Stacy shares what happened years later when she unexpectedly found herself pregnant again — and how that second moment unfolded very differently.
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2:00 - About Stacy
3:19 - Upbringing
5:45 - Drug Dealer Parents
9:55 - Beginning of rebellious years
9:36 - Stacy’s background in Christianity
14:18 - Difficult start in Rotorua
20:50 - Getting suspended from High School
23:09 - Pregnant at 15
30:57 – Telling her parents
32:49 – Deciding that she wouldn’t have her baby
37:41 – Seeing her baby at the ultrasound
41:11 – Would support have made a difference?
47:07 – The abortion
49:53 – Taking the baby home
55:40 – Being present at a family members abortion
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In this Insights episode of Outside of Sunday, Laura and I continue our conversation following our recent episode with Julia, reflecting on what it actually looks like to read the Bible consistently in real life. We talk about reading the Bible from beginning to end, what our own Bible reading rhythms look like, and how we make space for it in the middle of busy family life. Along the way, we also unpack the pressure that can sometimes creep in through comparison - especially with “Instagram Christians” - and why they shouldn’t be our benchmark for spiritual faithfulness.
We also tackle some really practical questions: what to do if your husband isn’t keen on family Bible reading, whether listening to the Bible counts the same as reading it, and how to deal with guilt or discouragement when we miss our Bible reading goals. This conversation is a gentle reminder that the Bible was never meant to feel like a heavy obligation. It’s a gift from God that helps us know Him more deeply - and it will guide and grow us as we faithfully keep coming back to it.
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0:00 – Coming Up
1:03 – Recap on Episode with Julia
2:00 – 9 Months of Reading the Bible
2:29 – Reading the Bible from Beginning to End
5:50 – Making Time to Read the Bible
9:13 – Instagram Christians Aren’t Our Role Models
10:38 – What Does Christa and Laura’s Bible Reading Look Like?
18:11 – What to Do if Your Husband Isn’t Keen on Bible Reading as a Family
21:10 – Listening to the Bible vs Reading the Bible
23:20 – Guilt and Discouragement Over Missing Bible Reading
27:12 – The Full Counsel of God
28:13 – The Bible Is Not an End in Itself
30:08 – Why Is History Important?
31:00 – Asking God to Help Us Read the Bible
32:00 – Tips and Encouragement Around Reading the Bible

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Outside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.