Outside of Sunday

Send us a textThis 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 of staying rooted in the Holy Spirit and Scripture.Next up, Sarah introduces The Living Rooms, a home church movement based in Tauranga inspired by Scripture, and talks about nurturing deeper connections within the body of Christ.Last but not least, Asha shares her heart for missions, her passion for living in continual prayer and communion with God and overcoming her fears with the Lord. If you would like to support Asha as she fundraises to go to YWAM click here.These spontaneous and heartfelt conversations from The Send will leave you inspired to step out boldly in your own faith journey. Don’t miss it!Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.0:00 - Coming up0:55 - Intro1:22 - Soko shares why she attended 'The Send'3:20 - Viewing the title of 'Pastor's Kid' as a divine calling5:03 - Embracing boldness in stepping out in faith6:24 - Soko on staying connected to the Holy Spirit and Scripture9:26 - Meet Sarah and explore 'The Living Rooms' home church concept11:59 - Rethinking traditional church practices14:26 - Pros and cons of gathering in homes16:28 - The key focus for the NZ body of Christ18:31 - Sarah's insights on nurturing faith in family life22:13 - Introducing Asha and her passion for missions23:45 - The significance of Christian missions26:40 - The blessing of a Christian upbringing28:50 - Living every moment in prayer and God’s presence34:11 - Overcoming anxiety by walking in the SpiritSupport the showBecome an official 'Outsider' by following the podcast and giving us a 5-star review! If you would like to support the podcast & access full episodes right away; click here to join our Patreon community. If you would like to connect with Christa on Instagram click here.

Send us a textIn 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 passion of fresh belief and the endurance required for a long walk with Christ.In the second half of the episode we get to sit in on what feels like a personal coaching session with Cora, as she draws from her expertise to guide us through how to approach sensitive topics—like pornography addiction—with grace and love. Her gift for communication shines through the whole episode as she shares practical, empowering advice to help listeners navigate tough conversations, while maintaining and building connection in our relationships.Click here to watch this episode on YouTube. 0:00 - Coming up1:00 - Intro8:58 - Growing up in France and the beginning of a faith journey15:28 - Exploring the contrast between fresh faith and 29 years of walking with Christ18:43 - Parallels between a relationship with God and married life19:13 - Cora shares how she met Matt22:58 - Facing challenges and conflicts in married life24:50 - Learning the meaning of tested love25:40 - Practical advice on how to navigate hard conversations27:15 - Has pornography ever been an issue in your marriage?30:22 - Discussing sexuality: Is it a need or a gift?36:10 - Understanding Job 31 and its relevance for men today36:51 - God's introduction of Eve to Adam38:30 - Coping with difficult seasons in marriage and tips for discussing sensitive topics like pornography44:12 - Preparing your heart and mind for challenging conversations50:58 - Choosing the right time to have a serious discussion57:50 - Differentiating between communication and manipulation in relationships59:15 - What to do if past conversations haven’t worked: Setting healthy boundaries1:03:50 - Learning to love even when you’re hurt1:10:50 - Finding follow-up support after tough discussions1:14:04 - How a personal relationship with the Lord strengthens a marriage1:17:30 - How Cora lives her faith outside of SundaySupport the showBecome an official 'Outsider' by following the podcast and giving us a 5-star review! If you would like to support the podcast & access full episodes right away; click here to join our Patreon community. If you would like to connect with Christa on Instagram click here.

Send us a textIn 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, and submission to, Christ. Amelia opens up about her shocking stomach cancer diagnosis, describing the miraculous moments she's experienced along the way. She reflects on the emotional and physical struggles of facing a terminal illness and the strength she’s drawn from her family. Through it all, Amelia reveals how she continues to find life-giving hope and joy in her relationship with Jesus, reminding us to keep our eyes on Him no matter the storm.Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.0:00 – Sneak Peek0:55 – Introduction1:05 – Context for this episode2:09 – Meet Amelia2:42 – Why Medicine?3:00 – Journey to New Zealand4:45 – Supporting Nurses and Doctors in South Africa During COVID7:58 – Amelia's Faith Journey10:30 – Personal Spiritual Growth Habits13:35 – Facing a Stomach Cancer Diagnosis19:45 – Experiencing Miracles 31:15 – Coping with Cancer’s Physical Challenges33:39 – Sources of Support During Illness36:51 – Considering Returning to South Africa39:10 – How Amelia’s Family is Handling the Prognosis43:55 – Navigating Tension as a Christian Doctor45:20 – Processing Life and Mortality50:14 – Life-Giving Sources in This Season52:17 – Final Thoughts: Keep Your Eyes on JesusSupport the showBecome an official 'Outsider' by following the podcast and giving us a 5-star review! If you would like to support the podcast & access full episodes right away; click here to join our Patreon community. If you would like to connect with Christa on Instagram click here.

Send us a textIn 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 she chose it, the ups and downs, and some advice for those considering it. And as always, we ask Katie about how she lives her faith outside of Sunday. I know this episode will encourage and bless you.Click here to watch this episode on YouTube. 0:00 – Previously 0:23 – Intro0:40 – The Impact of COVID-19 on Life in Papua New Guinea3:00 – A Mother's Ordeal: Katie’s Daughter’s Serious Arm Injury 7:20 – The Decision to Return to New Zealand for Treatment 10:42 – Quarantine and Arrival at Starship Hospital 13:00 – The Refining Trial of Suffering: “Worth More Than Gold” 16:43 – Reflections: The Most Profound Takeaways from Papua New Guinea 20:15 – Katie’s Personal Drive for Homeschooling Her Children 24:12 – Extending Grace to Both Homeschoolers and Non-Homeschoolers 25:24 – Challenges and Drawbacks of Homeschooling 28:06 – The Most Rewarding Aspects of Homeschooling 30:26 – Book Recommendations for Parents  33:00 – Practical Advice for Those Considering Homeschooling 35:41 – Advice for Families Entering the Mission Field 37:31 – Katie’s Preferred Homeschool Curriculum 39:40 – Living Out Faith Beyond Sunday: Katie’s PerspectiveSupport the showBecome an official 'Outsider' by following the podcast and giving us a 5-star review! If you would like to support the podcast & access full episodes right away; click here to join our Patreon community. If you would like to connect with Christa on Instagram click here.