Sunday Sanctuary with Petra Bagust

Judging others is something we all do, and we all want to do less often! "But how!?" we hear you cry!
To begin our exploration of the root of judginess and what we can do tomove past it, Petra has spoken to a crack duo of guests. First up is former Stuff visual journalist, Abigail Dougherty. Abigail describes for Petra how she learnt the need to put aside judgement in her job as a journalist and how her faith has allowed her to keep a more open mind. Next up is Dr Graham Redding, the Douglas Goodfellow lecturer in Chaplaincy Studies at the University of Otago. Graham explores God's judgement of people and whether His character is actually different between the Old Testament and the New Testament of the Bible.
If you're interested, here is Abigail's portfolio
Sacred texts:
This scene from Ted Lasso where Ted plays darts against former AFC Richmond owner, Rupert.
Music:
You are the Gold by Terrible Sons (theme song)
Grazing in the Grass by Hugh Masekela
Peace Blossom Boogie by Babe Rainbow
You're So Vain by Carly Simon
Tumutumu Mauga by SANGUINE
Changes by David Bowie
Equipoise by Max Roach

"Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It is a covenant between equals." - Father Gregory Boyle. This is the quote that guided this episode of Sunday Sanctuary. Petra gets into the history behind this quote, and along the way, talks with social worker Aaron Hendry of Kick Back and Sr Margaret-Anne of the Sisters of Compassion in Wellington.
Sacred Text:
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (The 2024 film adaptation with Killian Murphy is well worth watching!)
Music:
You Are The Gold by Terrible Sons (intro song)
A Message Especially from God by Robert Vanderbilt and the Foundation of Souls
Girl by Jamie xx
Talk by Coldplay
Zionsville by Khruangbin
Rescue Blues by Craig Finn
Oh My God by Kevin Morby
Slider - Lorenzo Saxophone Dub by This Is The Kit

To Give, Or Not To Give? That is the question Petra is looking into on this episode. First up, Te Waka McLeod tells Petra how she was shaped by the generosity of her māmā. In the second half, Petra talks to others in the Love It Media staff team about their experiences of giving and receiving. In-between, there is a reading from Robin Wall-Kimmerer's book 'Braiding Sweetgrass' and music from Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Natalie Merchant.
Sacred Texts:
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall-Kimmerer
Songs:
International Flight by Nathan Haines
Beans by Orions Belte
Give It Away by Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Clair e Lune by Claude Debussy
Exchange by Massive Attack
Kind and Generous by Natalie Merchant
Statue of a Woman by Novo Amor
Tesifa by Laney Tripp

We're all disciplined at some things and not at others, right? Self-discipline is not a very popular topic to explore, but in this episode we push forward anyway! Producer Sam starts by talking to cook and author Nici Wickes and human behaviour specialist Hayden Brown about the way that the theory of self-discipline translates to reality. Later on, Petra ropes in Frank Ritchie to unpack what it means to be spiritually disciplined, and why you might be doing better at it than you think.....
Sacred Texts:
Annie MacManus' interview with Femi Koleoso on her podcast Changes
Music:
Space is the Place by Ezra Collective
NIUEANS OF ARIKI STREET - HOME - 01 by Hanisi Garue
Raisins Under the Sun by Yussef Dayes ft. Shabaka Hutchings
Frolic by Jake Xerxes Fussel
Running Out of Time by Paramore
Shakara by Ezra Collective ft. Kokoroko
Morning Ritual by Casual Healing
Ocean City by Gunn - Truscinski Duo
Hayden Brown's podcast is called Breakthrough with Hayden Brown | Website | Spotify

Isn’t having a good old belly laugh just the best thing?! Humour brightens up our lives. It’s fun, frivolous, fanciful, frolicsome, farcical and, well, freakin’ funny. But what if humour is also foundational to our flourishing and fulfilment?
This week we’re taking humour seriously. We talk to psychologist Nettie Cullen about what humour does for us and Petra sits down with her old comedy mate, David Downs, who used humour to get through an otherwise grim cancer journey. And we even hear from some of you, accosted by us while relaxing in a park.
Oh and we promise you a hearty helping of hilarity along the way!

Comedy Clips:
James Acaster - Undercover Cop bit
Sarah Pascoe - ADHD Diagnosis bit
Jerry Seinfeld - It Is What it Is bit
Guy Montgomery - A Problem Shared bit

Podcast Clips:
The Imperfects - Shane Jacobson Episode

Music:
You Are the Gold by Terrible Sons (intro song)
She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain - from The Topp Twins Music for Kids
Have You Fed Baby Huey Today by Surprise Chef
Business Time by Flight of the Conchords from HBO One Night Stand
The Mantra by Vulfmon, Devon Yesberger and Noé Socha