In part one of our chat with Mum and social media influencer Charlotte (@_charlotteemily__), she shares the story of her life - from a childhood marked by instability to the complicated journey of making sense of her past. Beginning with her Dad’s radical conversion and her parents’ early faith, Charlotte describes how that thread of belief remained through the years, even as her family drifted from church and home life grew increasingly unpredictable.

She reflects on the impact of her Mum’s emotional affair, the breakdown of her parents’ marriage, and the role reversals that left her without the stability she needed to prepare for adulthood.

As a teen, Charlotte struggled with self-worth, and her first serious relationship beginning in betrayal. When it ended, it triggered a season of rebellion - living in ways she knew weren’t good for her and distancing herself from God.

Charlotte also opens up about learning the truth of her Mum’s second affair, her Mum secretly divorcing her Dad, and the shock of being asked to tell her Dad about the divorce.

This conversation tells an honest, nuanced story - real, unembellished, and deeply human. It explores how a fragile thread of faith can pull someone through family trauma and rebellion, and what it looks like to slowly rebuild a life shaped by complicated beginnings.

There’s more to come next week in part two, where we hear about Charlotte becoming a social media influencer, her marriage, living in Bali, having twins, dabbling in new age and psychic practices, the breakdown of her marriage, and her return to God.

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0:00 – Welcome and introducing Charlotte
1:24 – How I connected with Charlotte
3:57 – Charlotte’s story beginning with her Dad’s radical conversion as a young man
5:35 – How one salvation can impact generations
6:20 – Mum’s Christian background
8:02 – Parent’s decision to leave ‘church’
9:53 – Unstable childhood
18:15 – Mum’s emotional affair and parents separation
20:11 – Parent role reversal
24:24 – “There was no safety or stability”
25:50 – Mum decides to do a law degree
28:08 – Was Christianity modelled at all?
30:50 – Going to church as a teen and Charlotte’s personal faith
32:40 – Diminishing self worth as a teen
33:48 – Dad’s focus on end times
36:29 – Mum’s focus on keeping home troubles private
37:57 – Unprepared for adult life
39:03 – Charlotte’s deep desire to get married and have children
40:08 – First relationship and betrayal
48:48 – Learning to understand her past and to have the tools for the future
51:38 – Angry with God, rebelling, moving to Sydney
54:03 – Coming home to God
57:19 – The choice to stay in Australia or New Zealand
58:17 – Learning about Mum’s affair
1:00:07 – Mum divorces Dad in secret and Charlotte is asked to tell her Dad about the divorce
1:02:50 – Living with her parents, losing her license

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In today’s Insights episode, get ready for a relaxed (and slightly silly) chat sparked by our incredible previous guest, Riley Kehoe. From troll comments about my “hideous” Kiwi accent to why I genuinely believe Christians should be the most excited people at Christmas - it’s definitely tangent city, but I hope it blesses you and leaves you with a smile on your face.

And while there’s plenty of light-heartedness, I also wanted to share the one big takeaway Riley’s story left me with: unity. Not just unity in the body of Christ, but unity within our own walk with the Lord. 

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0:00 - Coming up
0:45 - Welcome
3:50 - Troll comments on my New Zealand accent
6:27 - The difference between the New Zealand and Australian accent
9:15 - Christmas thoughts, Christians should be the most excited about the season
16:41 - You have no reason to NOT celebrate Christmas and Easter
17:47 - Christmas is NOT pagan
20:32 - My reflections on Riley’s episode: Unity
21:20 - Podcast recommendation: American and Charismatic Christianity with Andy Squires
21:47 - In Christianity we tend to divide
23:07 - My passion for unity
23:20 - Unity not just in the body of Christ, but in my own faith
25:08 - ‘Oceans’ is a litmus test
27:19 - I don’t think God hates poetry
28:08 - I JUDGED ‘Oceans’
29:08 - The Bible references in ‘Oceans’

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In part two of our chat with Riley, she opens up about the life-altering moments that shaped her faith - from the tsunami she survived in part one, to (in this episode) the split-second courage it took to help save a drowning man in the middle of a stormy ocean. Riley shares honestly about facing death head-on, what those moments revealed about God, and how they matured her walk with Jesus.

We also dive into her journey through singleness - the difference between closed vs open singleness, and why she believes both marriage and singleness are gifts. Riley speaks candidly about the reality that marriage isn’t guaranteed, the beauty of trusting God with your story, and the freedom she’s discovered along the way.

She also shares what inspires her to keep telling her story, what she’s been enjoying about podcasting, and how she chooses to live her faith outside of Sunday.

Check out Rileys book and ministry at: www.rileywithcourage.com

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0:00 – Previously
0:45 – Three seconds of courage
3:00 – Resuscitating drowned man in the middle of the ocean
4:50 – Walking away and reflecting on these huge events
10:00 – The reality of being faced with death
11:56 – Riley’s journey maturing in her faith
18:06 – Riley’s journey in singleness
21:29 – Closed vs open singleness
22:09 – “Marriage is a gift and singleness is a gift”
25:15 – Love finds you in your purpose
26:10 – Marriage isn’t guaranteed
29:47 – What inspires Riley to keep sharing her story
31:55 – How to get in touch with Riley and buy her book
32:42 – What has Riley been enjoying about her podcast?
34:25 – How does Riley live her faith outside of Sunday?

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In part 1 of this powerful testimony, Riley Kehoe shares how her childhood trip to Thailand in 2004 turned life-changing. At just ten years old, Riley and her family experienced the 9.1 earthquake and the devastating tsunami that followed - the deadliest natural disaster of the 21st century.

From prophetic dreams that led her family to New Zealand, to the moment she saw the wave racing toward them, Riley recounts her story of courage, trauma, and a good God who carried her through it all. With faith, prayer, and miracles along the way, this episode reminds us that even in the midst of extreme disaster, God is so near.

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Click here to go to Riiley's website to purchase her book and learn more about her ministry. 

0:00 – Coming up
1:00 – Welcome and introducing Riley
3:13 – The prophetic dreams that brought Riley to New Zealand
5:41 – Giving her life to Jesus at five years old
7:05 – Visiting Thailand in 2004 for mission work and Christmas
8:47 – The 9.1 earthquake and experiencing the infamous Thailand tsunami as a ten-year-old
10:47 – The first sign of something wrong
12:11 – Seeing a thin white line (25m tsunami wave)
12:25 – Mum’s prayer: “God, where are my children?”
13:50 – Seeing the tsunami wave hit and running for their lives
16:08 – The deadliest natural disaster of the 21st century
16:21 – Did this disaster shake Riley’s faith?
18:28 – Doubt can lead us towards Jesus
20:58 – Choosing to stay and help with the rescue effort
23:19 – Coming back to New Zealand
25:17 – Dealing with fear of the ocean
26:08 – Fighting between courage and fear
28:10 – Three seconds of courage

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In today's episode, I'll be sharing an update regarding Amelia Fowler, and reflect on her beautiful legacy of faith. I'm also taking a look at some of your comments from Henare’s viral clip, react to Wes Huff’s episode, and touch on the Cookie Time controversy (yes, really).

Later in the episode, we will switch to a recording from the Truth Matters conference, where Laura and I sat down right as it was wrapping up to share our thoughts on the speakers, the moments that stood out, and what it all stirred in us. Stay with us to the end as I draw the winners of our last giveaway for 2025!

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0:00 – Coming Up: A look at what’s ahead in today’s episode
0:30 – Intro: Welcome back to Outside of Sunday
0:40 – What’s Coming Up Today: From heartfelt updates to honest reactions
0:50 – Remembering Amelia Fowler
3:07 – Your Comments on Henare’s Viral Clip
7:26 – Reacting to the Wes Huff Episode
9:20 – The Cookie Time Controversy: Clearing the air 
12:52 – The Man on the Deserted Island: Responding to your comments
19:02 – Is There Still Hope for the Man on the Island? My personal reflections
22:58 – Live from Truth Matters Conference: Christa and Laura’s on-the-day reflections
26:23 – Reacting to the Truth Matters Speakers
32:10 – Our Take on Wes Huff’s Message
37:36 – Final Thoughts on Truth Matters
39:52 – Giveaway Winners Announced

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In this episode of Outside of Sunday, I sit down with Aaron and Emma Falconer — the amazing husband-and-wife duo behind Come and Know Me. Their passion for Christ and the gospel is inspiring and I'm incredibly grateful for their mission to platform scriptural truth is such a creative way. It's beautiful. 

Aaron and Emma share the heart behind Come and Know Me, the impact it’s having here in New Zealand, and what’s coming next - including the Romans Project and Festival One. They also open up about making music before and after having kids, and offer some real encouragement for other Christian artists on the same journey. Thank you Aaron and Emma!

To check out the project and find out more about Aaron and Emma click here.

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0:00 – Coming up on Outside of Sunday
0:40 – Intro
0:50 – Welcome Aaron & Emma Falconer to Outside of Sunday
1:27 – About Come and Know Me – the heart behind the music
2:35 – Meet Aaron & Emma Falconer – Christian musicians and worship leaders
3:40 – Their time in Dallas and how it shaped their faith journey
6:43 – Coming to faith and following God’s call into music ministry
8:59 – The driving force and inspiration behind Come and Know Me
10:22 – The impact of Come and Know Me across New Zealand’s Christian music scene
12:22 – What’s next: Romans Project, Festival One, and future worship music plans
13:39 – How to connect with Aaron & Emma Falconer online and through ministry
13:58 – Making music before and after having children – faith, family, and creativity
16:31 – Aaron & Emma’s advice and encouragement for NZ Christian music artists

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In this special episode of Outside of Sunday, Christa sits down with Christian apologist and podcaster Wesley Huff for some Kiwi Snacks and Christian Chats! From Grainwaves and Pineapple Lumps to L&P and Whittaker’s, every snack comes with a big question about life, truth, and living out our faith.

Wes shares how his pursuit of truth shapes his faith, what life has been like since appearing on the Joe Rogan podcast, and his thoughts on the rapture, end times, and the “man on the desert island” question - with Christa pushing back on one of his answers...

A mix of laughter, insight, theology - and our favourite classic Kiwi snacks! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments.

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0:00 – Coming up: Kiwi Snacks and Christian Chats with Wesley Huff
0:48 – Welcome to Outside of Sunday and introducing Christian apologist Wesley Huff
2:27 – 🥔 Snack #1: Grainwaves - Is Christianity a biased lens for truth, or the foundation of it?
5:37 – 🍍 Snack #2: Pineapple Lumps - When evidence and faith collide: Wesley Huff on intellectual tension and belief
9:50 – 🍪 Snack #3: Cookie Time - Is Wesley Huff really named after the farm boy in The Princess Bride?
11:54 – 🥤 Snack #4: L&P - What are Wesley Huff’s views on the rapture and end times?
15:11 – 🍫 Snack #5: Whittaker’s Creamy Milk Chocolate - Has Wes’s view on the “man on the desert island” and salvation changed?
17:40 – Christa pushes back: What about Cornelius?
20:05 – 🧂 Snack #6: Bluebird Salt & Vinegar Chips + Kiwi Onion Dip - Life after the Joe Rogan podcast
21:35 – 🍪 Snack #7: Squiggle Biscuits & 🥭 Snack #8: Feijoa Smoothie - Wesley Huff’s advice for Christians defending their faith
24:39 – How Wesley Huff lives his faith outside of Sunday

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Today's episode is a sobering one, but such an important listen. I sat down with Tony and Louisa from Child Rescue at the Thinking Matters 'Truth Matters' conference. Child Rescue is an organisation working to locate and free children trapped in exploitation around the world.

In this episode you'll hear what this work actually looks like - where the children are being rescued from, how the raids happen, and the heartbreaking reality of the trauma no child should have to endure. One story I can’t stop thinking about is the girl at the green gate - a three-year-old who was being sold online. For two years, one team member devoted himself to searching through Google Maps and walking the streets until he finally found her and was able to orchestrate her rescue from her abusers.

We talked about how Tony and Louisa hold onto hope and how their faith sustains and motivates them in their work.

If this episode moves you like it did me, please take a moment to pray for the work Child Rescue is doing - and if you can, visit their website (https://www.childrescue.org.nz/) to support or get involved.

Click here to watch this episode on YouTube. 

0:00 – Coming Up
0:43 – Intro
1:19 – Meet Louisa
1:57 – Meet Tony
2:33 – What Is Child Rescue? The mission behind the organisation and how they fight child exploitation.
6:17 – Where Are the Children Being Rescued? The  places and countries affected most by trafficking and abuse.
9:48 – The Biggest Drivers of Trauma
10:38 – How Do Rescues Actually Happen? From intelligence gathering to on-the-ground operations.
14:29 – Inside the Raids
17:15 – Faith is the key
19:00 – Stories That Stay With You: Including the heartbreaking rescue of the girl at the green gate - a 3-year-old found after two years of searching.
28:00 – How to Support Child Rescue: Ways to pray, give, or get involved in this vital work.
29:27 – How do Tony and Louisa live their faith outside of Sunday?

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This chat was recorded at the Truth Matters Conference - and it wasn’t even supposed to happen! Todd Funk stepped in at the last minute to fill in for astrophysicist Dr. Luke Barnes, and with no prep and no plan, we hit record and went with the flow. What came out was one of the most genuine and inspiring conversations as Todd shared his passion with us.

Todd talks about how the 4–14 window is the most strategic - and often overlooked - harvest field in the Christian world. From his work with Launch Pad (Bible in Schools) to Children’s Bible Ministries at Camp Raglan, Todd has a FIRE in his belly for the kids of New Zealand, and I’m so thankful we have him! We also touch on his apologetics work and tackle the question, “Why does truth matter?”. 

👉 Learn more about Thinking Matters at thinkingmatters.org.nz

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0:00 – Coming up
1:00 – About Todd Funk and coming to New Zealand
1:39 – The most strategic harvest field: the 4–14 window
2:50 – Todd’s role at Thinking Matters and reaching young minds for Christ
3:42 – Reaching kids for Christ in today’s culture
5:35 – Launch Pad (Bible in Schools) 
6:35 – Pushback on sharing the gospel in schools
8:02 – Camp Raglan 
10:06 – Living in God’s purpose
13:56 – Why truth matters
14:59 – The most compelling evidences for Christ
17:25 – How Todd lives his faith outside of Sunday

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In this second part of our chat with Henare Whaanga, we pick up where we left off - asking what’s contributed to the shift away from Christianity in Māoridom, and whether faith and culture can truly coexist. If you’ve ever wrestled with how to honour your culture while following Christ, I hope this conversation will bless you.

Henare shares his thoughts on navigating identity, subjectivism, and the growing resurgence of Māori spirituality. We also touch on whether a spiritual experience alone is enough to sustain our faith.

This is an honest conversation that you might find challenging - but my hope is that it will leave you encouraged and embracing the opportunity to grow in grace where we disagree. 

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For more information and resources from Thinking Matters head to www.thinkingmatters.org.nz

0:00 – Previously: Recap of Part 1 and Henare’s journey so far

1:10 – Why Many Māori Are Shifting Away from Christianity: Cultural, historical, and social factors shaping faith today

4:26 – Subjectivism in Māoridom

6:05 – Reconciling Christianity with Te Ao Māori

7:33 – A Confronting Kōrero: Nothing is true

8:41 – From Re-indigenisation to Māori Religion: When celebrating heritage turns spiritual 

11:19 – “Not the First Generation to Wrestle with This”

12:35 – Picking a Side: Choosing where to stand when faith and culture collide

14:23 – Leaving Old Religions for Christ: How every culture has faced this crossroads

17:01 – Why a Spiritual Experience Is Not Enough: The need for spirit and truth

21:32 – Does the New Zealand Church Need Change?

24:02 – Henare’s Words to the Doubting: Encouragement for those questioning their faith

25:42 – Henare’s Words to the Wrestling: Finding peace between culture and Christianity

27:47 – Henare answers how he lives his faith 'outside of Sunday'

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