Where Do You Find God?

Sheridan Voysey is an author, speaker and broadcaster.  Having started his broadcasting career in Brisbane he has spent the last 15 years living in the UK.  He is the author of 8 books, presenter of Pause for Thought on BBC Radio 2’s & his writing has been featured in various publications, including writing for O ur Daily Bread,  a devotional read by 90 million people dail...

‘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 202...

'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...

'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 Where...

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.   Andrea Anacan | Karate (@andreaanacan) • Instagram photos and videos Support Whe...

'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 &...

'Faith is the rhythm of putting one step in front of the other, rather than the destination'. Jennifer Andrewes, Author  of - The Only Way is Up On Foot to Rome talks with Lizzie Oakes about her journey of Long-Distance Walking while living with early on set Parkinson's.   https://www.amazon.com.au/Only-Way-Up-Foot-Rome-ebook/dp/B0GS     Support Where Do You Find God?: https://...

'I remember going into the Olympic season, we have to do this & I was aware I was starting to feel anxious'. Jonathan Moody is a Short Speed Skater for Great Britain.  Born in New Zealand he fell in love with the sport when he was 12 years of age. Now based in Nottingham, UK and home for the summer he joined Lizzie on the podcast to talk about the highs and lows of elite sport and of how...

'Get close to hardship and God turns up'. Brook Turner is the Director of Partnership Services at Vision west Community Trust .  He shares of finding God in places he has visited (thin places) but also of finding God in the pain of the people that Vision West serve.   Support Where Do You Find God?: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudi...

'It's God who does the work and he's been doing it from the beginning of creation & we're part of that process'. Tom Francis is a radio broadcaster with Rhema Media.  Having started his work life off as a mechanic with the AirForce, he has also worked as an ambulance driver.  These days he is the day show host on Sanctuary Radio.  Tom shares his heart for studying the word of Go...

'This lady in ICU, she put her hand on my shoulder and said "Timothy, God hasn't finished with you yet". Timothy Lee, was a fulltime pastor when he was out for a ride in the Redwood Forest in Rotorua, New Zealand when he crashed his mountain bike.  The injury he received caused him to lose 92 percent of his body motor functions.  These days Tim is an iterant speaker, provides supervision...

'When I met my midwife for the first time she was surprised "wow this is a miracle".   Christine Leonardi recently immigrated to New Zealand from Indonesia and shares of finding God in her first pregnancy when it seemed unlikely that she would ever be able to get pregnant. Christine talks of the joys and concerns of becoming a mother for the first time and recognizing that she needs God...

It's me setting aside "It's God & me forever' for "It's God & me and all of God's people". Rosy Keane is a Spiritual Advisor for The Salvation Army in Australia and also lives with endometriosis. Rosy shares of how she finds God through creativity (performance poetry) and the balance of leading groups of people while struggling with a chronic illness.   Support Where Do You Find...

'The early part of my life I only acknowledged God when good things were happening'. Pastor Jeff Vines is internationally known through " Today with Jeff Vines " and Lead Pastor of  ONE&ALL Church in Southern California. Jeff and his family lived in New Zealand for 10 years and while back in New Zealand in December 2025 Lizzie managed to grab a moment with Jeff to chat with him on the pod...

We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Bishop Te Kitohi Pikaahu. "God loves that I'm able to love but then I'm able to know God to be a God of love". Bishop Te Kitohi "Kito" Wiremu Pikaahu is the Māori Anglican bishop for Te tai Tokerau he talked with Lizzie Oakes of learning from a young age that God is everywhere and of how he encounters God in his everyday life. ...

We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Nick Holder 'Through this suffering I've drawn a lot closer to God'.  Nick Holder is an Editor/Director and has been part of the Rhema Media for 14 years.  Just last year he was admitted to hospital with a life-threatening condition and almost died - 3 times. With honesty, humility and an accepting nature of his ongoing su...

We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Dwaynne Jefferies. 'Forcing a hole in the wall of our lives is never a bad thing. I've never waisted time pursuing God'. Dwayne Jeffries General Manager of Hope Radio, Sydney, Australia has worked in radio since 1986.  Openly and honestly Dwayne shares of his first marriage ending, & of running away & being challenged b...

We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Tabi Huxford Radio Producer Who Has Wisdom Beyond Her Years. 'I find God in my frustration with other people.  I think God speaks to me a lot in my daydreaming I do on my walks. Tabi Huxford is the Morning Wakeup Producer on Life FM. Deeply reflective and self-aware Tabi shares of finding God in difficult spaces of her life and...

We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Gloriana Pilgrim, Former Gloriavale Member 'Put your trust in Jesus because he will lead you. Let go of everything else and God will be there'. Gloriana Pilgrim was born and raised in the conservative Christian community Gloriavale, based in Haupiri on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.  Almost 5 years ago, Glor...

We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Rev Jill McDonald.  '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 an...

We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Sam Garaway.  'I grew up watching my parents, from a financial sense, lose it all. Living in a one-bedroom flat, my bedroom was in a garden shed.' Sam Garaway, CEO of  Christians Against Poverty NZ has a big heart for adventure, living in spaces both personally and professionally which push him out of his comfort zone. Sam...

We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Dr Christa McKirland.  "How can we be people of abundance and generosity, people who live out of joy". Dr Christa McKirland, is the Dean of Faculty & Lecturer of Systematic Theology at Carey Baptist College. Christa shares of finding God in community and the places we live.   Support Where Do You Find God?: https://don...

We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Tianna Williams, Sacred Artist.  ‘I experience God like the ground we stand on. It’s always there, it’s always supporting us. If you tune in you realise it’s been there the whole time’. Tianna Williams is a Sacred Artist from Saskatoon, Canada who paints the saints. She shares of her intimate relat...

'I sing in a choir, a lot of choir music is sacred music.' Catherine Perich is Lead Pastor and Elder at Lincoln Road Bible Chapel , Auckland New Zealand.  She is also a Chaplain to the staff at Rhema Media and a classical music buff.  Having sung in choirs for many years Catherine talks of spine tingling experiences of understanding that classical music has been written to reflect theolo...

"I'm very aware of who I am and who made me'.  Katie Rickson is the Author of 30 Things I'd Like You To Know About Bipolar and works as an advocate for folk with bipolar brains in business & faith-based settings. She talks with Lizzie Oakes of Finding God through her journey with bipolar and encourages us to look at the life of Job and all that he suffered, and how important it is for goo...