Outside of Sunday

In this episode, we dive into the incredible story of Winnie McClutchie, who bravely shares her journey from a traumatic childhood steeped in abuse to finding hope in Christ. Starting with her tormented upbringing, Winnie opens up about the generational abuse she endured and her early *negative* exposure to Christianity. Angry at God, Winnie became an atheist and had her first attempted s*icide at...

In this episode, Julie and I dive into the beauty of fresh faith and share some advice for those just starting their Christian journey. We tackle some big questions like, "Where should I start reading my Bible?", "Why hasn't God answered my prayer?", "What does the 'blood of Jesus' mean?" and we also explore the concept of suffering as a Christian and h...

In this episode, Sarah shares with us the next chapter of her incredible journey. We pick things up with the moment she turned away from the 'Universe', asking the one true God to heal her from endometriosis. Sarah experienced miraculous healing and deliverance one evening at Youth Group all at the same time as committing her life to Christ. Sarah shares about how she received the gift o...

Please note - this episode is not appropriate for children. In part 1 of our chat with Sarah, you will hear all about her journey into the New Age and the beginnings of her conversion to Christianity. Sarah shares how anxiety and panic attacks took over her life at an early age, leading her into New Age practices like crystals and meditation and becoming a Reiki 'healer'. Despite initial...

In this 'Insights' episode Julie and I (Christa)  reflect on the recent episode with Maria from Focus on the Family NZ, starting with a deeper look at the Bible verse, "Be still and know that I am God." We chat about how making space for quiet time deepens our connection and relationship with God. We also talk about the challenges of simply sitting with ourselves and God and th...

In part 2 of our chat with Maria from Focus on the Family NZ we tackle the challenges parents face in the digital age, starting with the question of what to do when your child wants a phone. We discuss setting boundaries for children's device use and the impact of affordable technology leading to even toddlers having their own devices. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.  0:00 - Comi...

In this episode, we introduce Maria Boddington from Focus on the Family and delve into her journey and insights. We start by learning about Maria's background before moving on to discuss Brio Magazine, a beautiful Christian magazine created to encourage and uplift young girls.  Maria shares her personal experience with parenting in the digital age, specifically managing her children's us...

In the final instalment of our chat with Jenny Chapman, we dive deep into the complex and often controversial issues surrounding abortion. Jenny addresses the stigma of adoption, she challenges the 'clump of cells' argument and Jenny discusses her involvement with Voice for Life. Jenny highlights the only place in New Zealand where abortion rates are declining and recounts her experience...

In part 2 of our conversation with Jenny Chapman, we continue exploring her young daughter Tara's courageous battle with brain cancer. Starting with a re-telling of their shared vision of Heaven, we hear about Tara's miraculous recovery and the challenges she faced as her health and speech deteriorated before her passing. Jenny shares how she drew courage from Tara's example, emphas...

In the first part of our chat with Jenny Chapman, we delve into the heart-wrenching journey of her daughter Tara's battle with a terminal illness. Jenny opens up about the moment they realised something was wrong, the urgent push for a MRI scan, and the devastating diagnosis that changed their lives. She shares how Tara faced her condition with remarkable strength, the impact on their family,...

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Liz Goodgame by talking about rebuilding her marriage through prayer, persistence, and fun. Liz shares who made the call to seek marriage counselling, we discuss the benefits of the strengths finder test and Liz shares about making the decision not to give up. We explore the significance of praying together and how Liz and her husband overcame a c...

In this episode, we sit down with Liz Goodgame to discuss life and the realities of Christian marriage. Liz shares about a dark period in her marriage when years of unspoken issues piled up, bringing them to a crisis point. Through prayer and their determination not to give up, Liz and her husband found healing after moving from the USA to New Zealand, embracing space and a slower pace. Join us fo...

In the final chapter of our conversation with Rosie from Gloriavale, we delve into the reconciling of her faith outside of the abusive cult. Rosie details her intense emotional struggles, including daily panic attacks, and the liberating feeling of finally being free, a year after leaving Gloriavale. Rosie and Christa discuss the problematic teachings of Gloriavale, such as the stigmatization of g...

In part 2 of our conversation with Rosie from Gloriavale, we're diving deep into the truth of the practice of Christianity inside the reclusive sect.  Rosie bravely shares about knowing at an early age that there was something very wrong within the community.  In this episode, you will also hear about the key moment Rosie fully realised it was time to leave Gloriavale behind. Click here to wa...

Gloriavale is a reclusive and abusive 'Christian' community in the remote South Island of New Zealand. In the first part of our conversation with Rosanna Overcomer, who was born into the community, Rosie shares what her childhood looked like inside Gloriavale. We discuss schooling, play time and child labour. Rosie also shares her harrowing experience giving birth to 3 of her children in...

In this episode Krystal shares honestly about the journey into sobriety and the challenges of living that out, She also shares about coming off the fence and choosing to live for Christ.  Support the show Outside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media . 

Join us for a moving conversation in Part 1 of our chat with Krystal Stevenson. In this episode, mother of three Krystal opens up about her descent into the dark valley of alcoholism. This is a story of trauma and struggle, but also of God's relentless love, as He answers the prayers of His beloved daughter through the love and support of Krystal's family. The rehab centre that Krystal m...

There is no episode for the podcast today so I thought I'd take the opportunity to share a message with my 'Outsiders'!  Support the show Outside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media . 

Welcome to the second part of our chat with Julie Colbeth from the 'Whispers of Grace' podcast. Drawing from biblical wisdom and her own experiences, in this episode Julie provides listeners with tools to recognize the signs of burnout and shares advice on how to overcome ministry burnout - emphasizing how it all comes back to our relationship with Christ. Click here to listen to 'O...

Today on the podcast we are hearing from Julie Colbeth, host of the 'Whispers of Grace' podcast. In this episode Julie shares candidly about the challenges she faced in Christian ministry, experiencing burnout, and the heart-wrenching loss of two babies through miscarriage. Throughout our conversation, Julie gracefully weaves together Biblical wisdom and her own testimony, pointing to th...

In part 2 of our chat with Kathy, she shares the moving story of being woken three times in the night by God to pray for her baby, Maia, who was later diagnosed with a serious condition called 'Hydrops.' Kathy recounts the miracle God worked in her baby's life and the peace He provided during such a distressing time. She also opens up about her reluctance to become a 'Pastor&ap...

In this episode Kathy shares her testimony of growing up in a loving church community where a massive church scandal caused her to abandon her faith. But no matter how distant, Kathy shares how it was God's relentless love that drew her back to Him. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube. Support the show Outside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Insp...

In part two of our chat with Vika she shares about a remarkable parallel between herself and another girl adopted from Russia. We also talk about how the enduring support of her mother-in-law helped her finally accept help for her Postpartum Anxiety, how to help someone struggling with a mental health crisis and the faithfulness of the Lord through her difficult season. Click here to watch on YouT...

In part one of our conversations with Vika Ellis she shares about her adoption from Russia, becoming a wife and mother and dealing with postpartum anxiety as a Christian. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube and click here to connect with Christa and the podcast on Instagram.  Support the show Outside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media...

Are hot cross buns, and chocolate easter eggs, a pagan distraction? Or - are they a harmless tradition and something that adds to our Christian, Easter festivities? We’ll find out on this episode of the OOSP. For some reason, many of the traditions surrounding Christian holidays are labelled as being pagan in origin. Whether it’s Christmas trees at Christmas time (check out our Christmas series fo...