Breathe in. Breathe out. Such simple instructions that can make a huge difference, especially when we pay attention to our breath and how we feel. When was the last time, however, that you thought about breathe as being essential to life? In this episode of Sunday Sanctuary, Petra explores the importance of breathe and it's link to spirit. Along the way she talks with Manuel Beazley, the vicar for māori in the Catholic diocese of Auckland, and friend of the show Rev. Frank Ritchie. Include some feedback from listeners, top quality waiata (songs), and some hollywood star power and you have the recipe for a great episode! Haere mai! Sacred Texts: This clip from the BBC podcast Sidetracked This scene from the film Apollo 13 A small correction: The film clip is from the movie Apollo 13, not Apollo 11. Music: Space 7 by Nala Sinephro (Used during the first breathing exercise) Slider - Lorenzo Saxophone Dub by This Is The Kit (Used at the end of Manuel Beazley's interview) Breathe by Six60 Oh My God by Kevin Morby (Used at the end of the reflection on communion) Breathe Deeper by Tame Impala Love Is Everywhere by Pharoah Sanders (Used at the end of Rev Frank Ritchie's interview) Frolic by Jake Xerxes Fussell (Used during the last breathing exercise)
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Difference is Beautiful
It is so often our differences that divide people, but have you ever noticed the beauty in difference? In this episode of Sunday Sanctuary, Petra goes in search of what that means, and why difference is something o be desired, despite it's challenges. Dame Anne Salmond is Petra's first guest. She lays out the advantages of difference at an anthropological level (as she is so good at doing!) Rev Brett Jones is up next! Leader of the Weslyan Methodist church in Aotearoa/New Zealand, his own church and the many he oversees are full of a beautiful diversity of people. But what does this mean in actuality? We have a new intro song! It's called You Are the Gold by Terrible Sons. The sacred text in this episode is from a post by @dusttodigital. Music:Intro by The xxHarvest for the World by The Isley BrothersJust Saying by Jamie xxMarechia by Nu GeneaGive a Little Bit by SupertrampOcean City by Gunn - Trusincski Duo
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When Life Doesn't Go As Planned (Re-Upload)
For the first time in Sunday Sanctuary's history, we a re-running an episode! We want to take you back to Easter 2023, and bring back an episode that has turned into a bit of a time capsule. While the events discussed in the episode are no longer so immediately relevant today, the conversations had and points made are still relevant to us today. It's also interesting to look back at the show at a point in time when we didn't know what would happen. Would another radio station pick up the show? Would we commit to being a podcast/ Well, look at us now! We hope you enjoy this throwback. A brand-spanking-new episode will be in your feed again in two weeks time! Follow along on Instagram at @sundaysanctuarynz for updates.
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The Seasonality of Life
Nature has seasons, the transitions between which can be difficult for many people. Life also has seasons. How do we navigate the ending of one part of our life, and the beginning of another? In this episode, Petra is joined by Rev. Frank Ritchie to unpack how he is approaching an upcoming season change in his life. Petra also talks to a group of her own friends, all of whom are in the midst of their own season changes. Haere mai/come along! A small correction: We mistakenly attributed the 'Welcoming Prayer' to Thomas Merton, instead of Thomas Keating. Music: Autumn Sweater by Yo La Tengo (played at the end of the intro) Equipoise by Max Roach (played at the end of Frank's interview) Bashed Out by This is the Kit Just Saying by Jamie xx (played during communion) Warned You by Good Morning (played during community life) Seasons (Waiting on You) by Future Islands Innerspace by The Apples in Stereo (played at the end of Petra's chat with her friends)
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What the Heck is Lent?!
What the heck is Lent?! After being introduced to it through talkback radio, Petra decided to go in search of what Lent is all about. If you're curious about what this time of the year is all about, by all means come along! In this episode of Sunday Sanctuary, Petra's first stop was to talk to the pride of Tairua, Strahan Coleman. You've likely heard Strahan on the show before, and this time he helped to unpack why Lent is about more that just fasting or "behaviour modification". Find Strahan's project Commoners Communion and his book 'Thirsting' here After a reflection on communion, and some waiata/songs, Petra also catches up with Producer Sam who provides an update on part of his life that seems to be aligning with the themes of Lent. Haere mai! Music: Emotional Intelligence by Chaos in the CBD (played at the end of the intro) Frolic by Jake Xerxes Fussel (played to end Strahan's interview) Slowdown by Brad Stank Hunger by Florence and the Machine (played during communion) Les Petits Gris by Khruangbin (played during the candle reflection) Sinnerman by Nina Simone Zionsville by Khruangbin (played at the end of Sam's conversation Interlude by Julie Byrne (played during the benediction)
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