Outside of Sunday

In Part 2 of our chat with Miriam, she shares her heart for evangelism. From leaving her job and joining Catalyst Movement, to unpacking why there is no formula for reaching people with the gospel, this episode is a grounded and honest look at obedience, courage, and trusting God. Miriam also opens up about what excites her most about Catalyst right now, and how she lives her faith outside of Sunday - right where God has placed her.Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.0:43 – Miriam’s initial involvement with Catalyst and evangelism on the mission field vs home3:22 – Making the decision to quit her job and joining Catalyst5:17 – About Catalyst Movement7:11 – There is no formula for evangelism10:06 – What does outreach look like with Catalyst Movement15:51 – What makes Miriam passionate about evangelism18:36 – What are you most excited about with Catalyst Movement right now?20:16 – How does Miriam 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.

In Part 1 of our conversation, we sit down with Miriam and trace the foundations of her faith journey - from growing up in Warkworth as a pastor’s kid to navigating a secular high school with a (self-confessed) immature faith.Miriam shares openly about how her view of God has matured over time, her missionary work in Africa, and how it unfortunately led to a season of disillusionment.The conversation then turns to singleness and dating within the Christian world - including the pressures, pitfalls, and damage caused by Christian dating apps, and the risk of dating to fill a “want” or checklist rather than pursuing a genuine partnership. With honesty and wisdom, Miriam reflects on where she’s at now, offers encouragement for those in a waiting season, and names a hard truth: the church often doesn’t know how to hold singleness well.Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.0:00 – Coming up0:51 – Welcome and introducing Miriam3:40 – Miriam’s upbringing in Warkworth5:00 – Becoming a pastor’s kid6:58 – Perception of God as a child7:49 – The shock of a secular high school9:55 – Miriam’s confidence in her faith11:05 – From unbalanced faith to maturity13:18 – Missionary work in Africa14:40 – Mission leadership issues and disillusionment21:22 – Miriam’s perception of the New Zealand Christian dating scene22:40 – The destructive nature of Christian dating apps23:40 – The dangers of meeting strangers on dating apps26:35 – Dating to meet a “want” rather than a partner28:59 – Where Miriam is at in her singleness journey30:12 – Advice for those in the waiting season33:05 – The church’s struggle to handle singlenessSupport the showOutside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.

Thankful for so much! In this final episode of 2025, Laura and I sit down to reflect on the year that’s been for Outside of Sunday. Neither of us expected this to be so emotional! We share some of the podcast stats and milestones from the year, talk honestly about the highs and the hard moments, and give a bit of behind-the-scenes insight into what it actually looks like to run this ministry day to day.We also answer your listener questions – from how the podcast is funded and how guests or topics are chosen, to dream guests, merch plans, and whether the Outside of Sunday magazine is still happening (yes!).Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to the podcast this year!! The listeners, the guests, and the behind the scenes legends. But most of all, all thanks and glory to our good God.See you in 2026, Outsiders!Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.0:00 – Coming up0:56 – Welcome to our final episode of 20253:03 – 2025 podcast stats4:42 – Milestones for Outside of Sunday in 20256:23 – Announcing the Outside of Sunday magazine8:38 – Laura’s “no social media” summer11:55 – Listener question: Have you ever shared your testimony?14:56 – How can we be praying for this ministry?16:23 – What merch is coming for the podcast?18:23 – Laura’s highlight of Outside of Sunday in 202519:41 – Christa’s highlight of 202521:17 – Is the magazine still happening?22:29 – How is the podcast funded?32:04 – How do you decide which topics or guests to feature?33:22 – What has been your favourite episode?33:53 – Dream guest for the podcast35:05 – An average day for Christa working on the podcast37:17 – Dreams for the podcast45:29 – Did you already have all the gear?46:16 – Creating the trust and clearing up confusion around funding46:30 – The hardest thing about having a podcast49:51 – Laura asks Christa: How do you live your faith outside of Sunday?52:33 – How does Laura 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.

In this Insights episode of Outside of Sunday, Laura and I reflect on Part 2 of my recent conversation with Kristen from Defend Young Minds, unpacking the things that lingered with us afterwards. We talk honestly about the growing use of AI, the question of whether our kids’ faces belong on public social media, and how much technology is actually helpful in family life.We also spend time discussing shame, guilt, and godly sorrow — why shame can fuel secrecy and addiction, and how, as parents, we can respond with patience, self-control, and grace even when we get it wrong. With personal stories, practical reflections, and a biblical lens, this episode is an invitation to be intentional, hopeful, and wise as we raise children in a rapidly changing digital world.Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.0:00 - Coming up0:53 – Welcome and initial reactions to part 21:15 – My initial reaction: surprised predators are using AI2:34 – Should we have our kids’ faces on public social media?5:45 – Shame and guilt fueling addiction6:16 – Colour filters and blue light8:25 – Is shame ever appropriate?9:18 – We want our kids to experience godly sorrow10:15 – We don’t need to stay in shame or guilt11:13 – Times our children have confessed wrongdoing14:53 – If you have reacted with anger and shaming, with God’s help you can walk in patience and self-control20:32 – We can curate the level of technology in our homes26:20 – TV show stimulation now vs then28:00 – Low-tech options for family lifeSupport the showOutside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.

Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.In Part 2 of our conversation with Kristen from Defend Young Minds, we dive deeper into the mental health harms of pornography and what addiction can look like in young people. Kristen shares practical, hope-filled guidance for parents—what to do if your child has already been exposed, how shame and secrecy keep kids trapped, and why today’s devices and AI-driven platforms have created new dangers like sextortion and predatory behaviour online.We also talk about our responsibility before God, whether porn-proofing is just a “Christian issue,” and how Kristen lives out her faith beyond Sunday. This episode is honest, grounding, and full of wisdom for anyone wanting to protect and disciple the next generation in a digital world.Website/Books: www.defendyoungminds.com/books Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefendYM/ Instagram: @defendyoungminds X: @defendYM LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/defend-young-minds0:00 - Previously0:48 - The mental heath harms of Pornography and addiction2:41 - "Kids hire p*rnography to do jobs for them"5:52 – What to do when your child has already been exposed or become addicted to pornography12:09 – Shame and guilt leads to secrecy13:12 – Kristen’s new appreciation for the dangers of devices (sextortion & predators using AI)20:17 – Our responsibility before God21:22 – Is porn-proofing our children just a Christian issue?30:12 – How does Kristen 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.