Outside of Sunday

Today we’re celebrating 100 episodes of Outside of Sunday ! 🎉 Laura-Lee and I reflect on this milestone with gratitude, laughter, and CAKE. We also dive into some of the powerful themes sparked by Monica’s story from Episodes 98 & 99 - including what it means to choose to love and serve the Lord even when the miracle doesn’t come. We talk about wise counsel, biblical submission (yes, we go th...

 In Part 2 of our conversation with Monica from Taste and See, we dive into the next part of her journey. Monica shares about the unexpected health challenges she’s faced in recent years and how the Lord has given her the strength to endure even while facing such a hard reality.  We also talk about the boutique honey business she runs with her husband—one they’ve boldly decided to make openly Chri...

Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics like self-harm and mental health struggles. This conversation with Monica from Taste and See honestly felt like sitting down with an old friend. We laughed a lot—this girl is full of fun and laughter—but she was also incredibly open about some of the hardest parts of her faith journey. In Part 1, Monica shares what it was like growing up in an athei...

 In today’s episode, Laura-Lee and I dive into some big topics, sparked by Ashley’s brave testimony from Episode 96: “I didn’t know it… but I was in a cult.” We discuss how to recognise cults that may appear Christian on the outside, share insights on our own struggles with understanding the Trinity, and explore whether speaking in tongues should ever be forbidden or forced. We also talk about the...

 Ashley grew up thinking her church was just another Christian denomination. She believed in God, tried to live a good life, and thought she was on the right path. But as she got older she realised: her church was actually a cult. In this episode, Ashley shares her honest and raw story of growing up in a Unitarian church, her first moments of doubt and how she finally came to understand the truth...

 What does the Bible really say about forgiveness? In this episode with Julie Colbeth, we’re diving into one of the hardest but most important parts of the Christian life—learning to forgive. From those everyday frustrations to deep wounds that feel impossible to let go, we explore what Scripture teaches about grace, forgiveness, and letting go of bitterness. Reflect as Christa and Julie share the...

What happens after the unthinkable? In Part 2 of our chat with Liezl Venter, we dive into the aftermath of her husband’s tragic accident—the impact on their children, the painful road to recovery, and the moment they finally got to bring Russell home. Liezl shares the deep questions she wrestled with, the unexpected ways God showed up, and the incredible power of forgiveness. This is a story of fa...

What would you do if your husband was shot in a tragic accident? In this powerful episode, Liezl Venter shares her family’s incredible journey—from early days in South Africa and fresh married life in Saudi Arabia, to the day in New Zealand where everything changed in an instant. Liezl recalls receiving the shocking news, the prayers that carried them, and the miracles that followed, this is a sto...

Surprise! Welcome to our Valentines day bonus episode - it’s one you won’t want to miss... Caitlin from All Creatures joins us to share about her journey to faith in Christ and passion for Bible Literacy.  In this episode we dive into what it looks like to live out faith at a secular university, wrestle with doubts, and stay grounded in the truth of God’s Word.  Caitlin also shares about All Creat...

This week on the Outside of Sunday podcast, we’re joined by the amazing Laura-Lee as we unpack the school holidays, share THE BEST NEWS , and dive into the incredible Natasha Turner episodes! Let’s be real: hearing about someone doing ✨ amazing ✨ things for the Lord (like traveling the world 8 months of the year with your family) can sometimes stir up jealousy in our hearts. But the Word reminds...

In Part 2, we continue our conversation with Natasha Turner and hear how RED Ministries travelled to Ukraine and Turkey on the front lines of crisis and disaster. From supporting pastors in Ukraine to navigating delivering aid to Turkey after the earthquake, Natasha shares powerful stories of faith, provision, and the unexpected ways God opens doors in the hardest places. Join us as we dive into h...

Join me as I sit down with Natasha Turner from RED Ministries and the Red Rain Band. For over 20 years, Natasha has been sharing the gospel through music, ministering in gospel-hostile nations, and living life on the road for 8 months of the year. We cover it all: 🌍 How do you balance family life while touring full-time? 🚪 What’s it like ministering where the gospel isn’t welcome? 🎸 How does a...

What an incredible year it’s been! In this special episode, I’m looking back on the highlights of 2024, sharing some behind-the-scenes stories, and answering your listener questions. From favourite episodes to epic mishaps, and “Lord moments,” this one’s packed with gratitude and reflection. Plus, I’ll take you behind the scenes on our episode with Rosanna Overcomer and at The Send NZ, chat about...

Join me as I sit down with Sarah Green, host of 'In the Dust' podcast. In this episode, we dive into the heart of the Salvation Army—its history, roles, and the process of becoming an solider or officer. Sarah shares insights into her experience with the organization, addressing common questions like, "Is the Salvation Army a cult?" and exploring the deeper purpose behind its m...

This week, Christa takes you to The Send New Zealand, where she interviewed three incredible women on the ground, capturing their passion for Jesus and passion for living our faith every day: Introducing Soko, a pastor’s kid from Auckland Soko shares her unique perspective on embracing her  'P.K.' role as a calling and the importance of staying rooted in the Holy Spirit and Scripture. Ne...

In this week’s episode we are diving into the intricate dynamics of faith and marriage, with practical wisdom from Team and Personal Mentor Cora Dawson of Restoring Connections . We begin the episode with Cora reflecting on growing up in France and how her faith has evolved over nearly three decades, sharing the contrast between the passion of fresh belief and the endurance required for a long wal...

In this episode, we sit down with Amelia, a wonderful doctor and woman of great faith, whose journey spans continents and brings light to some of life’s most challenging situations. From her decision to pursue medicine to her work supporting frontline healthcare workers during COVID in South Africa, Amelia’s story is one of love for, and submission to, Christ.  Amelia opens up about her shocking s...

In part 2 of our chat, Katie shares about the challenges of COVID-19 in Papua New Guinea and her daughter’s serious arm injury that led them back to New Zealand for surgery. Katie reflects on what stayed with her most about their mission work and the unexpected lessons learned. Katie also dives into her journey of homeschooling—why she chose it, the ups and downs, and some advice for those conside...

In this episode, Katie opens up about her life as a missionary in Papua New Guinea, sharing the gritty reality of serving on the mission field. With a humble heart and wisdom rooted in Biblical truth, she speaks openly about the brutal challenges locals face—having no way to defend themselves, no justice, subject to witchdoctors, and spiritual fear—as well as the challenges missionaries encounter...

In this episode, we are sitting down with Sam Winders (also known as Sam Sinclair), a professional netball player who spent 11 years in the sport and reached the peak of representing New Zealand as a Silver Fern. Sam reflects on her journey from a determined young athlete with a passion for netball to competing at the highest level. She shares insights on the competitive nature of professional spo...

In this episode, Christa (Outside of Sunday Podcast) and Julie (from Whispers of Grace Podcast) dive into a range of important topics, starting with a reflection on our recent episodes with Victoria Sinis "OnlyFans Marketer Finds Christ." We talk about the unique challenges kids are facing today and swap stories about our first encounters with inappropriate content. We cover tips for hav...

In part 2 of our chat with Victoria Sinis, we hear how the Lord worked miraculously in her life and opened her eyes to the reality of OnlyFans. Victoria takes us through her experience of walking into church and being confronted with a message about the dangers of OnlyFans and our over-s*xualised culture. Victoria dives into the escalating demands of explicit content creation and the false sense o...

In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Victoria Sinis who opens up about her journey from working in an OnlyFans agency to becoming a bold advocate against pornography and the hypersexualized culture. Victoria candidly discusses her decision to leave the industry after realizing the damaging effects OnlyFans has on individuals and society at large and having a life-changing encounter with C...

This week, we're reflecting on the incredibly moving testimony shared by Winnie McClutchie in previous episodes. Join us as we unpack some big questions about suffering, repentance, and forgiveness. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.  0:00 - Coming up 0:53 - Intro 1:08 - Welcome and initial reactions 3:07 - What is the reason for suffering? 4:54 - Does God cause suffering? 6:26 - Go...

In this episode, Winnie shares more of her powerful testimony. Winnie talks about being able to trust her children to her abusive mother, her half-siblings being kidnapped, and her struggles with alcohol and meth addiction. But through it all, Jesus was calling her back, and in 2014, she rededicated her life to Christ, committing to serve Him no matter what. Winnie also reflects on God's prov...