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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Episode 119: Mediums, the Bible & Faith Online - Johanna Liana, Part 2
In Part 2 of our conversation with Johanna, we explore her journey of untangling New Age beliefs after coming to know Jesus. She opens up about visiting a medium out of desperation to connect with her late brother - something she now sees as spiritually dangerous.We talk about how she began growing in her faith, learning to read the Bible using tools like the SOAP method, and how The Chosen helped her understand Scripture in a fresh way. Johanna also shares the cost of coming out as a Christian online, the potential of loosing followers, and the new boldness she’s found through her podcast Let Go & Let God.Whether you're new to faith or navigating spiritual confusion, Johanna’s honesty and clarity will encourage you to pursue truth and live it out in IRL and online - even if it costs.Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.0:00 – Previously on Part 10:35 – Johanna’s encounter with a medium 4:29 – How Johanna began growing in her Christian faith5:56 – What is the SOAP Bible reading method?6:30 – How The Chosen helped Johanna understand Scripture8:02 – Why reading the Bible is essential for new believers9:46 – Untangling New Age teachings from true Christianity11:40 – Why being “born again” is so important13:06 – Going public: Johanna’s decision to come out as a Christian online17:41 – What happened to Johanna’s followers after sharing her faith20:52 – Johanna’s Christian podcast ‘Let Go & Let God’25:07 – Navigating Christian influence and responsibility on social media25:51 – Final thoughts and encouragement from Johanna28:37 – How Johanna lives out her faith outside of SundaySupport the showOutside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.
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Episode 118: The Universe, Manifestation & Mindset… Then I Met Jesus - Johanna Liana, Part 1
She was a mindset coach with a huge online following, she trusted the universe, pursued manifestation and mindset work - but it was exhausting and Johanna was still searching.In Part 1 of our conversation, Johanna shares about growing up in Germany, her Catholic roots, and the heartbreaking loss of her brother after a long battle with cancer. We talk about how that loss impacted her spiritually, her move to New Zealand, and how her new age journey which took a surprising turn after meeting her now-husband.Before she found Christ, Johanna was deep into new age thinking and manifestation - but everything began to shift when she encountered the real, living God.Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.🎧 Part 2 coming out next week!0:00 – Coming up this episode1:10 – Welcome + Introducing Johanna: Mindset coach with a powerful testimony2:33 – How Johanna became a wedding content creator4:33 – Growing up in Germany: Childhood and early influences5:42 – Her Catholic upbringing and early understanding of God8:00 – Walking through her brother’s long battle with cancer12:46 – How her brother’s passing impacted her view of God and faith16:35 – Moving to New Zealand: A leap of faith and fresh start18:06 – How Johanna’s social media journey began20:15 – Meeting her husband—and how he led her to encounter the Lord26:15 – Life before Christ: Mindset coaching, manifestation, and New Age beliefsSupport the showOutside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.
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Episode 117: Insights on Unbearable Burdens
In today's Insights episode, Christa reflects on the moving two-part testimony shared by Kate Robinson, responding to listener comments and diving into how God mets us in our darkest moments. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 1:8–9, she explores the tension between unbearable suffering and the God of all Comfort.Christa shares heartfelt encouragement for those asking, “How can God be good when life feels so unfair?” - pointing us back to Eden, the reality of sin, and the comfort of Christ’s presence. If you’re walking through grief, pain, or feeling burdened beyond what you can bear, this episode offers truth, hope, and a gentle prayer just for you.Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.0:00 – Sneak peek: What’s coming in this 'Insights' episode1:05 – Welcome from Christa1:20 – Recap of Kate Robinson’s testimony (Parts 1 & 2)3:58 – New giveaway alert! 5:10 – Listener feedback and touching responses8:55 – Christa’s honest reaction: “I have nothing to add…”10:02 – Insights from God’s Word 10:28 – Reflection on 2 Corinthians 1:8–9 and carrying unbearable burdens11:00 – When suffering feels too big: is God still good?12:45 – Wrestling with injustice and the existence of God13:04 – Why suffering affirms the Genesis creation account13:43 – Jesus stepped into our brokenness13:54 – The story of the two Edens: fall and restoration14:44 – How God alone is the answer to the problem of suffering16:06 – You are not alone: a message of deep comfort16:32 – Paul & Jesus never sugar-coated what was to come17:46 – What are we praying in the midst of our loss?19:15 – Christa's personal experience from grief to joy20:28 – Prayer for those carrying burdensSupport the showOutside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.
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Episode 116: Menopause Changed Me in Unexpected Ways but God Met Me There - Kate Robinson, Part 2
In Part 2 of our conversation with Kate, she shares the spiritual, emotional, and physical toll of perimenopause - and how God met her in the midst of it. From severe memory loss (so intense she thought she had early-onset dementia) to anger, severe joint pain and identity shifts, this season tested everything: her mind, her faith, and her marriage.But through it all, Kate clung to the Lord. She learned to lament, to lean on scripture (2 Chronicles 20:12), and to surrender what she couldn’t control. This episode offers practical wisdom for women preparing for menopause - and deep encouragement for those walking through it right now. Thank you Kate!Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.0:00 – Previously on Part 11:15 – Entering menopause and how it began for Kate2:22 – Navigating menopause within marriage3:02 – Perimenopause symptoms starting at 383:28 – Memory loss so severe she feared early-onset dementia5:38 – Feeling like a stranger in her own body6:40 – The emotional toll of menopause on her marriage7:54 – How menopause impacted her relationship with God11:34 – Is menopause contributing to divorce rates?14:37 – Practical advice for managing symptoms of menopause17:00 – The connection between postpartum recovery and menopause 19:39 – How menopause deepened Kate’s faith (2 Chronicles 20:12)21:25 – Juggling faith and business 23:08 – Encouragement for those in hard business seasons24:43 – How Kate lives her faith outside of SundaySupport the showOutside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.
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