Outside of Sunday

Christa
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NZ-based Christian women's podcast. Genuine conversations, inspiring testimonies, and biblical encouragement to live our faith in and outside of Sunday.

  1. Episode 172 - Insights on Scars, Faith & The 'Flat Mate' Zone

    3D AGO

    Episode 172 - Insights on Scars, Faith & The 'Flat Mate' Zone

    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. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.  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 Support the show Outside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.

    32 min
  2. Episode 171 - Giving My Son Back to God: Therina Oliver, Part 2

    5D AGO

    Episode 171 - Giving My Son Back to God: Therina Oliver, Part 2

    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. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.  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 🤍 Support the show Outside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.

    36 min
  3. Episode 170 - Insights on The God Who Goes Before Us

    FEB 25

    Episode 170 - Insights on The God Who Goes Before Us

    In this Insights episode of Outside of Sunday, Laura is back (yay!) and today we reflect on Part One of our chat with Therina Oliver. We unpack some of the moments that have stayed with us - from the gratitude of building a new life in New Zealand, to the quiet ways God prepares our hearts before hard seasons arrive. We also explore the mind-bending reality of God’s omnipresence - that He is everywhere and every when at once - and what that means when life feels uncertain. If Part One stirred something in you, I hope this episode gives you space to process, to pause, and to reflect on the greatness of our God - the One who goes before us and remains with us in every trial. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube. 0:00 – Coming up 1:30 – Recap on Part One (Therina Oliver) 2:20 – Laura is back! 5:26 – Grateful to live in New Zealand 7:08 – God letting us know when hard things are coming 9:19 – The mind-bending reality of God’s omnipresence 12:55 – Looking back and reflecting on God’s direction 15:17 – Reflections on David 18:05 – Trusting in God 20:00 – Giving God control 22:17 – The practice of submission 26:00 – Even Jesus submitted Support the show Outside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.

    31 min
  4. Episode 169 - New Country. New Baby. Breast Cancer. | Therina Oliver, Part 1

    FEB 23

    Episode 169 - New Country. New Baby. Breast Cancer. | Therina Oliver, Part 1

    In this episode of Outside of Sunday, recorded at our very first Outsider Retreat, I’m joined by Therina as she shares her breast cancer journey. Just after finishing breastfeeding her youngest, she discovered a lump - and at 31 years old, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Therina opens up about processing that diagnosis with the Lord, choosing to put God first in the middle of fear, and the way He surrounded her with believers every step of the way. We talk about navigating treatment while raising young children, facing surgical menopause, and choosing how to see her circumstances when everything felt completely out of control. And just as they were beginning to breathe again, Therina’s youngest son was diagnosed with leukaemia… more on that in Part Two. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube. 00:50 – Welcome and introducing Therina 03:00 – Growing up in South Africa 04:25 – Choosing to follow Jesus 05:21 – Meeting her husband 05:45 – Deciding to move to New Zealand 07:30 – Security risks in South Africa 10:06 – Discovering a lump after finishing breastfeeding 16:11 – Processing the breast cancer diagnosis with the Lord 18:12 – Putting God first and how God placed believers around Therina (GP, operating room, etc.) 21:19 – Managing treatment, family life, work, and marriage 23:19 – Facing menopause at 31 24:46 – Choosing how to view her circumstances 26:26 – Youngest son diagnosed with leukaemia Support the show Outside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.

    29 min
  5. Episode 168 - Insights on the Epstein Files & Leaving Room for the Holy Spirit

    FEB 18

    Episode 168 - Insights on the Epstein Files & Leaving Room for the Holy Spirit

    In this Insights episode of Outside of Sunday, I’m reflecting on Part Two of my conversation with Jess from Craft to Christ and sharing some of my own thoughts on what it actually looks like to “leave room for the Holy Spirit”. From listener comments, my thoughts on the release of the Epstein Files, to some deeper conversations around spiritual discernment, demons, submission, and prayer - this episode goes a little wider and a little deeper. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.  0:00 – Coming up 0:41 – Welcome and recap on Jess’s episode 2:04 – Listener comments 4:36 – My thoughts on the Epstein Files 12:39 – Wes Huff & Allen Rudduck on the origins of demons 14:44 – My reflections on Part Two of our chat with Jess 15:21 – Insights on leaving room for the Holy Spirit 20:05 – The Holy Spirit and the Bible never disagree 20:51 – What does leaving room for the Holy Spirit look like in real life? 27:16 – We need to apply the Bible to our own lives 27:21 – Submission should not be forced 30:06 – Oversensitivity to the demonic 30:51 – Maturity in Jess’ prayer life Support the show Outside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.

    34 min
  6. Episode 167 - Leaving Witchcraft, Facing Christians: Jessica Murray, Part 2

    FEB 16

    Episode 167 - Leaving Witchcraft, Facing Christians: Jessica Murray, Part 2

    In Part Two of our chat with Jessica Murphy from Craft to Christ, we focus on the Christian backlash she faced after leaving witchcraft and choosing to follow Jesus. Jess opens up about the judgement and suspicion she experienced from other believers, and how painful it can be when the very community meant to offer love and support becomes a source of hurt. We talk about how this impacts new converts, and what it really looks like to walk in love with those who are new to faith. This episode is a gentle but honest invitation for the Church to reflect on how we respond to radical testimonies - and to leave room for discipleship and the work of the Holy Spirit. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube. 0:00 – Previously 0:35 – How have Jess's children reacted to her conversion to Christianity 4:06 – The power of Jesus over the devil 5:05 – People scaremongering Christians 7:20 – The Christian reaction and backlash to Jess’s conversion 13:48 – Christianity in the UK 16:08 – How can Christians better love new converts? 21:50 – Something Jess is thankful to the Christian community for 24:58 – Advice to parents to keep kids safe from the occult 33:50 – How does Jess live her faith outside of Sunday? Support the show Outside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.

    39 min
  7. Episode 166 - Insights on Witchcraft (Psst, We Don’t Need to Fear It)

    FEB 11

    Episode 166 - Insights on Witchcraft (Psst, We Don’t Need to Fear It)

    In today's Insights episode of Outside of Sunday, I'm reflecting on Part One of our chat with Jessica Murphy from Craft to Christ and respond to some of the listener reactions and themes that came up. I talk about the reality of witchcraft and familiar spirits, how New Age practices can lead us into spiritual bondage, and why we don’t need to live in fear. This episode is really about not compromising, staying grounded in truth, loving people well, and being thankful for the quiet, faithful ways God is at work in our lives. Click here to watch this episode on Youtube. 0:39 – Welcome 1:00 – Part 1 recap 1:35 – Listener comments 2:17 – Witchcraft is real 4:25 – Don’t put yourself into bondage 6:15 – The Bible confirms that witchcraft is real 8:00 – Don’t fear witchcraft 8:56 – Advice on how to confront a friend who is dabbling in New Age practices 11:49 – The insult of familiar spirits 13:00 – Be so thankful for your boring testimony 13:43 – Christa’s main reflection: love 14:46 – We need to stop saying that everyone is a child of God 15:18 – Love your brothers and sisters in Christ 16:54 – I used to think I was one of the 99, not the 1 that was lost Support the show Outside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.

    21 min
  8. Episode 165 - "Successful" Witch Leaves it all for Jesus: Jessica Murray, Part 1

    FEB 9

    Episode 165 - "Successful" Witch Leaves it all for Jesus: Jessica Murray, Part 1

    In this two-part episode of Outside of Sunday, I sit down with Jessica Murray from Craft to Christ, who shares her powerful testimony of encountering Jesus and leaving witchcraft (including her successful witchcraft business). Jess opens up about her journey from growing up around limited Christianity to becoming deeply involved in modern witchcraft. We talk about spirit guides, familiar spirits, initiation, and the spiritual deception she was caught in, as well as the opposition she faced along the way. She also shares how a real encounter with Jesus completely transformed her life. Jessica started sharing about Jesus on her platforms, lost thousands of followers - and then watched God use her testimony to lead over 1,000 people to Jesus. Next week, we’ll hear how her children have reacted to the change in their Mum, learn more about the Christian response to her booming social media page Craft to Christ, and hear how Jess is living her faith outside of Sunday. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube. 0:48 – Welcome and introducing Jess 2:28 – Making money from witchcraft 3:19 – A mimic spirit 6:35 – Jess’s background in Christianity 7:28 – Childhood imaginary friend: Jesus? 9:24 – Progression into witchcraft 11:24 – New generation of online witchcraft 12:36 – Are psychics there to ‘help’ or make money? 13:48 – Difference between a witch and playing with the occult 16:21 – Initiation into being a witch 17:04 – What is a spirit guide? 18:36 – What is a familiar spirit? 21:49 – Heading to the low point 22:56 – Demonic gang stalking 25:48 – “Christian” attacks 26:34 – Satan’s goal 27:29 – Jess’s encounters with Jesus 32:59 – How did Jess’s community respond to her conversion to Christianity 37:58 – Shutting down her witchcraft social media page, losing 4,000 followers 39:58 – Leading 1,000 followers to Christ 40:30 – The change that God has brought to Jess’s life 43:21 – Coming up in Part 2 Support the show Outside of Sunday is part of the Outsider Network and is made with the help of Inspirational Media.

    44 min
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NZ-based Christian women's podcast. Genuine conversations, inspiring testimonies, and biblical encouragement to live our faith in and outside of Sunday.

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  • Creator
    Christa
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    169
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Outside of Sunday
  • Show Website
    Outside of Sunday

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