Voices Unhindered - Child of missionaries, Micheal Patrick was raised in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, he discusses how his Christian faith was uniquely shaped in a non-Western society
Youth worker, trained paramedic and a child of Christian missionaries, Micheal Patrick spent his childhood growing up in the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea. We discuss how these experiences gave him a unique insight, compassion and understanding into not only accepting diversity but into the reality of the spiritual realm which plays a significant role in the lives of many Papua New Guineans.
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Voices Unhindered - Karen Harvey and a son's addiction to meth
Former ballet teacher, professional dancer and AIDS counsellor, Karen Harvey, shares her journey into professional dancing, her firstborn's struggle with a meth addiction, the effects of this addiction on her family dynamics and the experience of ongoing restoration within her family through her faith.
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Voices Unhindered - Puppeteer Jacim Thompson - overcoming early years of childhood trauma and being an adopted child
Local Christchurch puppeteer Jacim unravels his troubled early years of childhood, from moving through a Catholic orphanage, experiencing his biological mother suffering from sexual abuse from a family member, which was hidden the guise of being a strongly Catholic household. Jacim recalls his mother suffer violence, and experience the strong effect of generational mental illness in his biological mum and her family. Jacim also reflects on the blessing of being an adopted child to his parents.
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Voices Unhindered - Raymond Lum - Overcoming childhood sexual abuse
Filmmaker Raymond Lum, shares his journey through overcoming childhood sexual abuse from his family's live-in babysitter, finding his faith in Christ which then led to the journey towards his wholeness. For more information on Raymond's work visit: https://www.swordproductions.co.nz/
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Voices Unhindered - Sara Milne, founder of Bride-Cycle boutique pre-loved wedding gowns
Founder of Bride-Cycle boutique talks about how she created Bride-Cycle, what makes the experience of purchasing a pre-loved wedding gown from Bride-Cycle unique and how to find the perfect wedding gown.
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