Join TheRevs for their final show of Season 2 as they reflect on the year that was! Their highlights from the podcast and from their own lives for 2020. 

We want to thank all of our listeners, whether you have been a casual listener, a regular, or someone in between. It has been a joy to spend time with you all and we are looking forward to a new and improved podcast in the new year including adding video to our current offering.

God bless you all and see you in 2021!

Following his ordination this past weekend, we introduce you to the Minister formally known as Brother Zhane, we take a look at what actually happens during an ordination service, and we finish off with a look at some of our favourite (or most annoying) Liturgical Lapses.

Today TheRevs reflect on their new health regime including starting out at a fitness studio and taking part in Toi's Challenge. Conversation then turns to how we organise our year in the church. We finish off this episode with another installation of Whun Whakapono Whacts: The Chasuble.

With his ordination just a matter of weeks away, BrZhane reflects on the journey so far. We discuss our journey with Taonga Puoro (Maori Musical Instruments), and we finish the show with Mihinare Fun Facts: Thurible Edition.

TheRevs are excited to be joined by one of the original Revs, the Venerable Doctor Hirini Kaa as they discuss Moko, Te Reo, and the idea of being a Colonised Maori. We preview VenHirini's new book, the background, kaupapa, and future prospects. And we close the episode with a quick fire round of our Three Favourite Things: Politicians Edition.

TheRevs are joined by the Reverend Canon Isaac Beach as they reflect on the General Election. Isaac shares his experience reviving the Matau-a-Maui Choir, and we take an exciting journey into the wonderful world of religious hats!

Today we are lucky enough to be joined by the Ven. Ngira Simmonds, Archdeacon to the Kingitanga and Chaplain to the King as he shares with us his journey to hauora and experience as a bariatric patient. We also share our prophesies around who will be making up our new government, and we close out the show with a round of Three Favourite Things: Rangatira Edition. 

Join TheRevs as they reflect on their recent up close and personal encounter with our Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. We try and get to the bottom of what exactly ordination is, and we round out the episode with a korero around our Three Favourite Sacred Spaces.

How does growing up outside of your tribal area shape you and what unique challenges face those of us who grow up as taurahere? TheRevs discuss being taurahere and how the church is uniquely placed to be a home for those Maori who find themselves outside their tribal area.

We profile Te Whare o Tumuki the beautiful chapel at Te Hepara Pai in Christchurch which was the former chapel of Te Waipounamu Maori Girls' College. We then round out the episode with a quickfire round of our Three Favourite Iwi Anthems.

Also -  a bit of bonus content at the top of the show sees TheRevs reflecting on why they may have made a huge mistake in signing up to summit Everest in the Titirangi Challenge!

TheRevs reflect on the challenge of being second language learners of Te Reo Maori and the importance of using our reo no matter how much or how little you know. Tangihanga (funerals) are an important part of being Maori, but what happens when we need to change and rethink our customs around funerals? We finish off this week with our Three Favourite Not-necessarily-religious religious songs. You can listen to the official playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Fz9vlQYSDEnTE7s2SBRvT?si=qtf2HZkGTKqmOirp32hDkQ