Prayer is something found is almost every culture and society in the world. It's so ubiquitous that even some of those who descibe themselves as non-religious or atheist have resorted to prayer at times. In this episode of Sunday Sanctuary, Petra goes looking for answers about the different forms that prayer can take, and what role it can play in our lives. Along the way, she talks to broadcaster and champion of the Māori language, Stacey Morrison, about karakia and inoi. After a short chat with producer Sam, Petra ropes in Strahan Coleman to ask about the role of prayer in deepening our relationship with God. Haere mai (come along)!! Sacred Text: This scene from the film It's a Wonderful Life Music: A Calf Born in Winter by Khraugbin (played at the end of the intro) Instrumental by The Fuzzy Robes (Played at the end of Stacey's interview) 2516 by Luna Li (Played just before the ad break) I Say a Little Prayer For You by Aretha Franklin Wichita Lineman (Instrumental) by Fatback Band (Played during community life) Solar Gap by Hinds (Played during communion) Come Ye by Nina Simone The Guitar is Dead 3 by Horsegirl (Played to bridge the conversations with Sam and Strahan) Just Saying by Jamie xx (Played to end Strahan's interview) Those Days by Dal (Played at the end of the episode) Big thanks to St Paul's here in Auckland for letting producer Sam book a spot in their 24/7 prayer room!
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Breath
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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1:06:22
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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