SUNRISE WITH SHONA

Reverend Shona reflects on the idea of spiritual sight, exploring how God looks beyond outward appearances to the heart, drawing on the stories of David’s anointing and Jesus healing the man born blind.

Her message encourages listeners to ask God for deeper insight — to see the world, and others, with compassion, humility, and faith.

Reverend Shona reflects on our growing obsession with screens and how constant scrolling may be affecting our focus, memory and sense of time.

She encourages a simple reset: step away from the screen, embrace a little boredom, and rediscover calm.

In a world that often feels uncertain and overwhelming, it can be difficult to find a place of peace.

In this episode, Reverend Shona reflects on a powerful question from the Gospel of Matthew: “Who do you say I am?” She explores how understanding who Jesus is helps us discover something just as important — who we are in Christ.

Through scripture, personal reflection, and the well-known story of the three trees, Reverend Shona reminds listeners that we are not defined by our jobs, titles, or circumstances. Instead, we are children of the living God — called to trust in God’s plan, even when we cannot see the full picture.

This message offers a gentle reminder that when we anchor our identity in faith, we can find peace, purpose, and strength no matter what is happening around us.

In this week’s Seeing Beyond with Shona, Reverend Shona reflects on how you can stay calm, find peace, and faith when life feels uncertain.

Life doesn’t always give warning signs. Some obstacles arrive unplanned, unwanted and unavoidable.

On Seeing Beyond with Shona, Reverend Shona reflects on navigating the detours never chosen — and discovering strength when avoidance isn’t an option.

Lent isn’t about giving something up just to prove a point.

Reverend Shona reflects on Ash Wednesday, original sin, repentance, and the quiet power of prayer, fasting and generosity — reminding us that this season is about servicing the soul, refuelling with God, and going back out into the world with love.

It’s not about performance. It’s about depth.

Contemplation. Healing. Grace.

After a deep and powerful experience of the healing love of God at the age of 14, Shona felt that God was calling her to help others connect with God and experience themselves and others as beloved by God. She took a long and convoluted journey to ordained ministry but was always involved in ministry where ever she has found herself.

Shona first completed a BSc(Med) from the University of the Witwatersrand and worked in the corporate world. Both at university and at work Shona started spirituality groups that often focused on the teachings of the Mystics.

After having been blessed with two children, Shona completed her PGDE(Cum Laude) and began teaching. She taught every grade from grade 0-12 ending up teaching Grade 11 and 12 Maths and Science before entering full time ministry as a youth pastor. During this time she completed her BTh(Cum Laude). In fulltime ministry Shona was able to follow her passion for God, teaching, learning and exploring new things, as well as connecting with young people. One of the most exciting projects was starting a Diocesan youth program together with a colleague called Transformers. In this group young people were helped to explore their relationship with God, exposed to new theological thinking and encouraged to ask anything they wanted. Out of this group several young people started to explore a calling to the ordained ministry and some are now ordained. Shona also completed a two year course in Inner Healing and leads two meditation groups as well as a Christ Healing group.

In January 2013, Shona was appointed as the Rector of St Mark, Northriding and enjoys leading and sharing in this diverse and deep community and in various outreach initiatives in the community. She has been able to continue her involvement in schools as chaplain to both a primary and high school and she is on the board for Vuleka/SSB

On Sunrise with Shona, Reverend Shona reflects on the Transfiguration in Luke 9, exploring what it means to see Jesus in His glory and to trust God through life’s mountaintop and valley moments.

She unpacks how obedience, endurance and spiritual perspective shape our faith — and why we must carry those holy encounters into everyday life.

Drawing from Ephesians 4, she calls us to live out love, forgiveness and unity in a divided world — listening closely to the voice that says, “This is my Son… listen to Him.”

In this week’s Seeing Beyond with Shona, before the flowers and chocolates arrive, Reverend Shona invites listeners to pause and rediscover the deeper meaning of love.

A gentle reminder that true love begins in the heart — and flows outward.

Reverend Shona explores the true spirit behind God’s commandments, reminding us that love is the foundation of every law. Through readings from Matthew 5, 1 Corinthians and Isaiah, she unpacks what it really means to live out our faith with integrity, justice and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

A gentle, thoughtful message for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of God’s word and how to live it daily.