In this episode of Outside of Sunday, Christa and Laura reflect on the resurrection of Jesus and some of the powerful moments that happened straight after it. From Mary Magdalene being the first to see the risen Lord to why Thomas is often labelled “the doubter”, this conversation gently explores what faith really looks like - especially when questions and doubts are part of the journey.

They also talk about the incredible way God ordained events throughout the Bible, how faith and intellect don’t have to be in conflict, and why the resurrection still matters deeply today. Whether you come to faith through your heart, your questions, or both, this episode is a reminder that Jesus meets us exactly where we are.

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0:00 – Coming up
0:40 – Welcome
1:42 – The resurrection of Jesus
2:25 – Why did Jesus rise?
4:40 – God’s plan and biblical prophecy
5:35 – Science and the Bible
6:30 – Faith and intellect
8:22 – Why Mary saw Jesus first
13:56 – Should we call Thomas “the doubter”?
17:52 – Faith through the heart or the mind
23:40 – Bible verse: The true vine

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In this Insights episode of Outside of Sunday, Christa and Laura sit down to talk about Easter - the beauty of it, the weight of it, and the suffering of Jesus at the centre of it all. From Good Friday to the reality of what crucifixion actually involved, they reflect on what Jesus willingly endured and why it matters so deeply for us today.

Along the way they talk about the meaning of the blood of Jesus, the striking reminder that we are Barabbas, and how our constant rebellion and failing keep pointing us back to our need for Him. With reflections from Scripture, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Spurgeon, the conversation moves between thoughtful, honest, and hopeful - remembering that the whole world still revolves around Jesus.

If Easter has ever felt familiar or routine, this episode is an invitation to pause, look again at the cross, and be reminded just how extraordinary it really is.

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0:00 – Coming up
0:40 – Welcome
1:18 – Holy Week
5:52 – What happened to Jesus on Good Friday?
11:38 – The blood of Jesus
15:28 – We are Barabbas
17:55 – Our constant failing is a reminder of our need of Jesus
20:16 – What happens at crucifixion
22:07 – Jesus submitted to His suffering
23:59 – The wrath of God was poured out on Jesus
27:40 – C.S. Lewis quotes
28:56 – The world still revolves around Jesus
31:22 – Easter talk and traditions
33:52 – Inspiration from Charles Spurgeon
35:53 – Final thoughts

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In this Insights episode of Outside of Sunday, Christa and Laura reflect on Part 2 of Stacy’s testimony and the deeper conversations that came out of it. From Laura’s honest postpartum journey to the difference between real wisdom and superficial advice, this episode moves gently through some of the harder but important truths that often don’t get spoken about.

Together, they talk about the value of children, what it means to carry pain while still recognising God’s blessing, and why true justice isn’t always what the world thinks it should be. The conversation then turns to the cross - and the powerful reminder that Jesus took the punishment we deserved so that mercy could be offered instead.

Honest, reflective, and deeply hope-filled, this episode invites you to pause, think deeply, and remember where true justice and true hope are ultimately found ✝️

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0:30 – Intro
1:00 – Recap on Part 2
1:34 – Laura’s initial reactions
2:11 – Laura’s postpartum journey
2:56 – Honest vs superficial advice
7:35 – Children are a blessing
12:29 – Being a grandparent or parent without actually having children
14:56 – Justice belongs to God
17:49 – Earthly justice vs eternal justice
19:17 – 40 lashes or 5 years in prison?
23:12 – Jesus took lashes and death for us

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In Part 2 of Stacy’s story, the conversation takes an unexpected turn. What began as a story of teenage pregnancy and abortion becomes a powerful testimony of God’s grace, redemption, and healing.

Stacy shares how, now married with 3 children, she unexpectedly fell pregnant again - but this time, everything was different. She then looks back and shares about coming to Christ, only to learn just months later about the shocking child abuse carried out by her partner. In the midst of heartbreak and deep brokenness, and through the faithful discipleship of others who walked her through the Word of God, Stacy began to truly understand God’s love and forgiveness in a way she never had before. She also shares the moment she truly felt restored.

This episode is raw, emotional, and deeply hopeful. I hope it blesses you 💛

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0:00 - Coming up
1:13 - Unexpected pregnancy
2:17 - A gift from God
7:19 - Stacy coming to faith in Christ
15:51 - Shocking child abuse
32:25 - Pregnancy after abortion
33:55 - ‘Wanted’ vs ‘unwanted’ pregnancies
37:20 - Stacy begins to truly understand God’s love and forgiveness
42:32 - Stacy’s message to post-abortive women
45:05 - How does Stacy live her faith outside of Sunday?

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In this Insights episode of Outside of Sunday, Laura and I open the conversation around abortion, culture, and what it means to respond as Christians.

Reflecting on Stacy's story, we explore the deeper cultural shifts shaping today’s views on pregnancy and abortion, from ancient pagan practices to modern parallels. We share sobering statistics, highlight encouraging pro-life advocacy, and gently unpack what a truly Christ-centred response should look like.

This episode also speaks directly to post-abortive women with a message of grace, and reminds us of the importance of creating a culture where choosing life is genuinely supported.

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0:00 - Coming up
1:50 - What is the Outsider Club about
2:55 - Recap
5:58 - Bravery to share
7:15 - Laura’s teen rebellion
11:20 - Pro-life background of the podcast
13:30 - Abortion declining in one Rotorua city
15:52 - How was teen pregnancy handled in pagan societies?
17:19 - Our culture has returned to paganism
18:50 - Message to post-abortive women
24:22 - Disturbing statistics
26:51 - What is the Christian response to abortion
30:07 - Amazing pro-life advocates
32:31 - 'The Night Agent' is Pro Life?
34:28 - Supporting women in crisis pregnancy
38:58 - Pro-life people and organisations to follow
42:42 - Coming up next week
43:45 - Support is not coercion

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In this episode of Outside of Sunday, I sit down with Stacy to hear her story.

In Part 1, Stacy shares what it was like growing up with drug-dealing parents - but still in a loving home. Despite that, her teenage years quickly spiralled into rebellion. At just fifteen, she found herself pregnant and facing a decision she never imagined she would have to make. Stacy talks about telling her parents, seeing her baby on the ultrasound, and the circumstances that led her to believe abortion was her only option.

Fast forward to recent years, when Stacy - now grown, married, and a Mum of four - was unexpectedly present at a family member’s abortion, revisiting the trauma she experienced at 15 and witnessing the heartbreaking reality of abortion again.

It’s an honest and deeply personal conversation about the weight of decisions and the lasting impact they can have on a life. In Part 2 next week, Stacy shares what happened years later when she unexpectedly found herself pregnant again — and how that second moment unfolded very differently.

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2:00 - About Stacy
3:19 - Upbringing
5:45 - Drug Dealer Parents
9:55 - Beginning of rebellious years
9:36 - Stacy’s background in Christianity
14:18 - Difficult start in Rotorua
20:50 - Getting suspended from High School
23:09 - Pregnant at 15
30:57 – Telling her parents
32:49 – Deciding that she wouldn’t have her baby
37:41 – Seeing her baby at the ultrasound
41:11 – Would support have made a difference?
47:07 – The abortion
49:53 – Taking the baby home
55:40 – Being present at a family members abortion

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In this Insights episode of Outside of Sunday, Laura and I continue our conversation following our recent episode with Julia, reflecting on what it actually looks like to read the Bible consistently in real life. We talk about reading the Bible from beginning to end, what our own Bible reading rhythms look like, and how we make space for it in the middle of busy family life. Along the way, we also unpack the pressure that can sometimes creep in through comparison - especially with “Instagram Christians” - and why they shouldn’t be our benchmark for spiritual faithfulness.

We also tackle some really practical questions: what to do if your husband isn’t keen on family Bible reading, whether listening to the Bible counts the same as reading it, and how to deal with guilt or discouragement when we miss our Bible reading goals. This conversation is a gentle reminder that the Bible was never meant to feel like a heavy obligation. It’s a gift from God that helps us know Him more deeply - and it will guide and grow us as we faithfully keep coming back to it.

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0:00 – Coming Up
1:03 – Recap on Episode with Julia
2:00 – 9 Months of Reading the Bible
2:29 – Reading the Bible from Beginning to End
5:50 – Making Time to Read the Bible
9:13 – Instagram Christians Aren’t Our Role Models
10:38 – What Does Christa and Laura’s Bible Reading Look Like?
18:11 – What to Do if Your Husband Isn’t Keen on Bible Reading as a Family
21:10 – Listening to the Bible vs Reading the Bible
23:20 – Guilt and Discouragement Over Missing Bible Reading
27:12 – The Full Counsel of God
28:13 – The Bible Is Not an End in Itself
30:08 – Why Is History Important?
31:00 – Asking God to Help Us Read the Bible
32:00 – Tips and Encouragement Around Reading the Bible

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In this episode of Outside of Sunday, I sit down with Julia to hear her story of moving from Switzerland to New Zealand and pursuing deeper biblical training through YWAM. We talk about her time at the Discipleship Training School and the School of Biblical Studies, and why learning to read the Bible in its historical and cultural context can completely change the way we understand God’s word. Julia also shares the three core principles of the inductive Bible study method, why the Bible ultimately points to God rather than ourselves, and why slowing down in Scripture can help us better hear from the Holy Spirit.

Julia also opens up about her personal testimony and what Christianity looks like in Switzerland today. We talk about growing anti-Christian sentiment, whether our culture is becoming post-Christian or pre-Christian, and how trials can reveal new depths of God’s character. 

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0:00 – Coming up
0:40 – Welcome and introducing Julia
1:31 – Coming to New Zealand from Switzerland
2:35 – About YWAM and Julia’s DTS
3:19 – About the School of Biblical Studies
7:55 – The importance of knowing the Word
10:30 – The Bible is not about you
10:58 – When was the Bible written?
12:19 – Understanding the culture when the Bible was written
14:35 – The three core principles of the inductive method for Bible study
20:08 – Distractions keeping us from the Word
23:15 – Giving yourself time to hear from the Holy Spirit
25:05 – Slowing down your Bible reading
26:45 – Julia’s Bible reading tips
33:01 – Julia’s testimony
33:47 – The role of Julia’s parents in her salvation
35:55 – Christianity in Switzerland
38:45 – Anti-Christian sentiment
40:35 – Division and curiosity
42:35 – Are we in a post-Christian or pre-Christian age?
45:35 – Maturing in Julia’s walk with the Lord
46:45 – Trials reveal God in a new way
57:01 – In our weakness He is strong
58:40 – YWAM outreach highlights
1:05:55 – How does Julia live her faith outside of Sunday?

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In this Outside of Sunday Christa and Laura reflect on Therina Oliver’s powerful testimony of walking through breast cancer, and then Leukaemia with her son. They unpack how Therina’s own suffering became a profound way God prepared Matthew for his journey. Delving into thoughts around Jesus keeping His scars

Along the way, Christa and Laura also touch on marriage drifting into “flat-mate zone”, learning to pray for God’s will, and what it means to be moulded in God’s hands when the outcome is unknown. This is an honest, hope-filled reflection on trusting the God who chose to step into poverty, pain and brokenness for us and who continues to meet us right in the middle of ours.

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0:00 – Intro
0:44 – Welcome
1:19 – Recap on Therina’s testimony
2:27 – You don’t know what someone might be going through
5:07 – ‘Faith’ talk vs biblical truth
10:19 – God using Therina’s experiences and scars to walk Matthew through his ordeal
12:08 – Jesus kept His scars
16:18 – Only one person chose to be born into poverty, abuse, etc — Jesus
18:29 – Becoming ‘flat mates’ in marriage
19:35 – Getting out of the ‘flat mate’ zone
26:29 – Praying for God’s will
27:55 – Being moulded in God’s hands

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In this episode of Outside of Sunday, we continue our conversation with Therina Oliver. After recently walking through her own breast cancer diagnosis, Therina found herself back in crisis when her young son Matthew was rushed to hospital and later diagnosed with leukaemia. She shares what it was like to face another devastating diagnosis so soon after her own recovery, and how God gently prepared her heart in ways she never could have imagined.

From life inside Starship to the strain on marriage, the impact on siblings, and praying for healing while surrendering to God’s will, this episode is a raw and faith-filled reflection on suffering and trust. Therina’s honesty and steady faith will deeply encourage anyone walking through uncertainty - we will all be holding our children a little tighter today.

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0:00 – Coming up
0:44 – First signs something was wrong with Matthew
3:17 – Rush to the hospital
8:03 – What it was like for Therina, especially after just recovering from breast cancer
8:45 – How breast cancer helped Therina support her son with leukaemia
10:43 – Ambulance ride to Starship Children’s Hospital
12:05 – “I know who you are”
13:12 – Therina reflects on the Lord placing Christians in her life during this season
13:58 – Life at Starship
14:18 – The brothers’ relationship facing separation
16:22 – What was Matthew’s treatment like? Steroid aggression
18:48 – Being discharged: “We got the best of the worst situation"
21:07 – Marriage during crisis and giving her son to God
24:35 – Faith and light in suffering
27:57 – Praying for healing, aware that it might not be God’s will
30:38 – Matthew’s health now
31:37 – Therina’s advice for listeners
34:35 – How Therina lives her faith outside of Sunday 🤍

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