The River Ōpāwaho

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This podcast is a collection of the Sunday teaching from The River Ōpāwaho - a community of Jesus followers in Ōtautahi Christchurch. To find out more about us go to theriverōpāwaho.org.nz

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The River Ōpāwaho

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60 // The 5-Fold // Part 1 // Amy Page Whiting 16.09.2025 30:09

59 // Luke Acts // Part 26 // Luke 19 // Who is the Outsider? // James Beck 11.08.2025 30:22

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58 // Luke Acts // Part 25 // Luke 18 // Amy Page Whiting 29.07.2025 22:35

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57 // Luke Acts // Part 24 // Luke 18 // Kāore te kumara e kōrero mo tōna ake reka // James Beck 21.07.2025 29:09

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56 // Matariki // Part 2 // Kia Whakatōmuri Te Haere Whakamua // James Beck 15.07.2025 26:50

Find out more about us at theriveropawaho.org.nz Our Collective Calling We exist to extend God’s Kingdom to hearts, habitats, and humanity. We believe that Jesus calls his church to be a compelling force for good in the world. We believe that the church is at its best when it serves, sacrifices and loves, caring about the things God cares about. In the essentials of faith, we pursue unity*,...

55 // Matariki // Part 1 // Looking Back // Amy Page Whiting 11.07.2025 21:48

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54 // Luke Acts // Part 23 // Luke 17 // Jesus Gets Apocalyptic// James Beck 15.06.2025 29:17

We’re The River Ōpāwaho - a small church with a big heart in Ōtautahi Christchurch. This podcast is where Sunday teaching, local stories, and the odd theological rabbit hole come together - all shaped by our commitment to follow Jesus, love our neighbours, and seek the renewal of people and place. It’s thoughtful, a bit scruffy, and hopefully good for the soul. Find us at theriveropawaho.org.nz...

53 // Anticipating Pentecost // Part 4 // See, Speak and Serve // Amy Page Whiting 09.06.2025 27:17

52 // Anticipating Pentecost // Part 3 // In-between People // James Beck 27.05.2025 30:28

To find out more about our community head to The River Ōpāwaho Quote from The Day The Revolution Began by N.T. Wright " To reflect the divine image means standing between heaven and earth, even in the present time, adoring the Creator and bringing His purposes into reality on earth, ahead of the time when God completes the task and makes all things new. The “royal priesthood” is the company o...

51 // Anticipating Pentecost // Part 2 // Seeking God // Jess Arcus 27.05.2025 22:05

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50 // Anticipating Pentecost // Part 1 // Amy Page Whiting 26.05.2025 25:38

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49 // Luke Acts // Part 22 // Palm Sunday // Luke 19 // James Beck 13.04.2025 24:03

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48 // Luke Acts // Part 21 // Luke 16 // Mutter, Sneer or Scheme // Amy Page Whiting 23.03.2025 13:37

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47 // Luke Acts // Part 20 // Luke 16 // The Shrewd Manager // James Beck 10.03.2025 21:16

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47 // The Aotearoa Version of the Story of Two Lost Sons // James Beck // Expression Episode 26.02.2025 9:53

46 // Luke Acts // Part 19 // Luke 15 // Two Lost Sons // James Beck 26.02.2025 29:26

In this teaching, we explore Luke 15:11-31 We also reference this book: Poet and Peasant Through Peasant Eyes - Kenneth E. Bailey To find out more about our community check out www.theriveropawaho.org.nz

45 // Luke Acts // Part 18 // Luke 15 // Lost Things // Amy Page Whiting 26.02.2025 17:15

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44 // Why Tangi? // James Beck 17.02.2025 33:22

If you want to dive deeper into this topic then have a look at these resources: Ngā Here - the Many Connections Huia Come Home by Jay Ruka - The Book or The Audio Book He Tatau Pounamu by Alistair Reese Ka Whawhai Tonu Matou - Ranginui Walker Common Grace Aotearoa

43 // Shema Shema - Hear and Respond // Part 2 // Amy Page Whiting 17.02.2025 12:21

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42 // Shema Shema - Hear and Respond // Part 1 // Amy Page Whiting 20.01.2025 22:32

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41 // How is Christmas Good News For Our World? // James Beck 10.12.2024 17:22

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40 // Luke Acts // Part 17 // Invitation and Cost // Amy Page Whiting 26.11.2024 17:11

To find out more about our community check out www.theriveropawaho.org.nz Tell it Slant: A Conversation on the Language of Jesus in His Stories and Prayers by Eugene Peterson

39 // Luke Acts // Part 16 // An Average Lunch and a Great Banquet // James Beck 18.11.2024 32:29

In this episode, we explore Luke 14:1-24. Here are the books mentioned in this episode: Poet and Peasant Through Peasant Eyes By Kenneth E Bailey The 3D Gospel: Ministry in Guilt, Shame, and Fear Cultures" by Jayson Georges. Here is Our Collective Calling Statement: We exist to extend God’s Kingdom to hearts, habitats, and humanity. We believe that Jesus calls his church to be a compelling fo...

38 // Luke Acts // Part 15 // Fig Trees and Spiritual Practices // Amy Page Whiting 18.11.2024 26:25

To find out more about our community check out www.theriveropawaho.org.nz

37 // Luke Acts // Part 14 // A Fig Tree in a Vineyard // James Beck 21.10.2024 31:12

In this teaching, we explore Luke 13:6-9 We also reference these books: Run With The Horses - Eugene Peterson Poet and Peasant Through Peasant Eyes - Kenneth E. Bailey To find out more about our community check out www.theriveropawaho.org.nz