Where Broadcaster Peter Shaw Finds God In Open-Heart Surgery
26/05/2026 | 15 mins.
‘Our life is precious but it’s a bit fragile’ Broadcaster Peter Shaw started with Rhema Medic back in 1981. Having been involved with many roles during his time in Christian Media, some of Peter's highlights have been building a brand new station from scratch (Star back in 1997) and co hosting Star Breakfast with Cathy Jenke. Peter went for a holiday break at the end of 2025. Having had some issues with shortness of breath and after a medical appointment he discovered he had a blocked artery and needed open heart surgery. Peter shares of the challenges he's faced from recovering from his surgery, how precious life is and of how important his faith in God has been to sustain him through this challenging season. Support Sanctuary Radio: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=sanctuary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where Rev Jessie , Anglican Priest & Digital Storyteller Finds God
12/05/2026 | 16 mins.
'When people of faith are facing death with Jesus, it's just remarkable." Rev Jessie is an Anglican priest based in the Wellington region. She is also an author and digital story who bridges ancient wisdom with modern life. Rev Jessie shares openly and honestly on social media, including having just celebrated 22 years of sobriety. She communicates in a way that resonates deeply with her 35 000 followers. One of those followers being Lizzie Oakes the creator of this podcast. Lizzie is so thrilled that Rev Jessie said yes to coming and having this korero! Support Sanctuary Radio: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=sanctuary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where Scott Bell Finds God In Business (and other places too)
28/04/2026 | 19 mins.
'I've found that God uses some of the darkest times in our lives to do some of the most beautiful moments in our faith'. Scott Bell is the General Manager of a busy web development company From Here. Scott shares openly and honesty of going through hard times, finding God in the adventure of working in the market place and his heart for going on regular missions' trips. Support Sanctuary Radio: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=sanctuary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where Olympian Andrea Anacan Finds God
14/04/2026 | 15 mins.
Andrea Anacan, is a wahine toa! Having represented New Zealand at the 2020 Olympics in Karate – Kata (the non-contact form of Karate), Andrea's faith is integral to everything she does. She shares of trusting God in all circumstances – even when they don’t make complete sense.
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Where Bishop Anne Van Gend Finds God
31/03/2026 | 17 mins.
'Start praying. Your prayers don't have to be carefully designed and sanitized'. Bishop Anne Van Gend was born in South Africa and is currently the Bishop of Dunedin serving over 360 000 people living across Otago & Southland through the dioceses 30 Anglican Parishes. Bishop Ann talks of the weight of the role she carries, knowing she can only perform it with God's strength & provides some down-to-earth tips on how to pray. Support Sanctuary Radio: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=sanctuary See 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 that 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 4.30pm 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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