‘I simply ask the question, God what are you up today and help me to partner with you’. Mat Badger is Senior Pastor/Corp Officer at The Salvation Army Johnsonville & Coauthor of "When The Light Goes Out". A book that details the dangers and pitfalls of unresolved grief and depression within the context of Christian leadership. Mat shares of his intentional daily practice of connecting with God, of where God was for him during his wife's mental health journey and talks of his love of history.When The Light Goes Out eBook : Badger, Jules, Badger, Mat: Amazon.com.au: Kindle StoreSupport Sanctuary Radio: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=sanctuarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Where Thomas Tarurongo Wynne Cook Islander Finds God
"I find God in my children & my grandchildren when I'm confronted with my own humanity". Thomas Tarurongo Wynne spends part of his time home in the Cook Islands and the rest of his time in Wellington, New Zealand where his current role is focused on growing and developing the people of the moana who serve and work at the Department of Internal Affairs. Thomas has had a broad career and in this short podcast he shares deeply of his commitment and love for God, for his family and his longing for equity. Support Sanctuary Radio: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=sanctuarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Where Frank Po ching Promise Keepers Finds God
‘We were in Mexico, and we did some work with a local pastor. He prophesied over me and said I was a Weeping Jeremiah, and I haven't stopped crying since’. Frank Po ching is the National Director of Promise Keepers. Frank shares of finding God in worship and prayer & of how when he is in God's presence he frequently becomes "a mess" which involves a lot of tears. In this open and honest conversation Frank busts any myths that "men shouldn't cry" and instead shows us that it's normal and healthy for men to cry. Promise Keepers -Support Sanctuary Radio: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=sanctuarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Where Rev Jill McDonald Finds God in a Pub
'God's longing for the world is much more than coming to church on a Sunday'. Reverend Jill McDonald currently ministers at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Hastings. She also runs a monthly event with a focus on social justice at the local pub called 'The Common Good' where the publican is an atheist and has welcomed Rev Jill and her pub church with open arms. Support Sanctuary Radio: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=sanctuarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Where Benson Wilson Opera Singer Finds God
'As a pastors' kid you almost prioritise other people's relationship with God before seeking your own'. Benson Wilson is an Award-winning New Zealand born Samoan baritone. Originally from South Auckland, he now resides in London and was recently appointed English National Opera Harewood Artist. At the time of recording Benson was in New Zealand for the New Zealand Opera's season of La Boheme. Benson talked of growing up as a pastor's kid and the quiet spaces he finds God in which is in contrast to the busy, heady world of opera he is immersed in. https://www.bensonwilson.com/Support Sanctuary Radio: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=sanctuarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hi I’m Lizzie Oakes and in 'Where Do You Find God' I talk with my guests about the ways they encounter God in their everyday lives.
Acts C 17 v 27 says “God intended that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us”.
God is close to all of us, what is often missing is our awareness of his presence.
One of the joys of making this podcast is as I ask my guests about the ways they encounter God often right in front of me they start to encounter him. Suddenly their tone of voice changes, their speech slows right down and a look of understanding comes across their face.
As the scripture promises, if we reach out for him, we will find him.
Tune in each Wednesday at 1.30pm and listen live to Where Do You Find God on yoursanctuary.nz
Hosted & Produced by Lizzie Oakes
Audio Engineer Scott Gillen
Where Do You Find God Theme Song written and performed by Chris Dawson
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