We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Nick Holder

'Through this suffering I've drawn a lot closer to God'. 

Nick Holder is an Editor/Director and has been part of the Rhema Media for 14 years.  Just last year he was admitted to hospital with a life-threatening condition and almost died - 3 times.

With honesty, humility and an accepting nature of his ongoing suffering he talks with Lizzie Oakes of how he has felt seen and comforted by God and the reality that all of us face challenges at some point in our lives. 

We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Nick Holder
'Through this suffering I've drawn a lot closer to God'.&nbsp;
Nick Holder is an Editor/Director and has been part of the Rhema Media for 14 years.&nbsp; Just last year he was admitted to hospital with a life-threatening condition and almost died - 3 times.
With honesty, humility and an accepting nature of his ongoing suffering he talks with Lizzie Oakes of how he has felt seen and comforted by God and the reality that all of us face challenges at some point in our lives.&nbsp;

Hi, I’m Lizzie Oakes, and in 'Where Do You Find God' I talk with my guests about the ways they encounter God in their everyday lives.

Acts C 17 v 27 says “God intended that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us”.

God is close to all of us, what is often missing is our awareness of his presence. 

One of the joys of making this podcast is that as I ask my guests about the ways they encounter God, often right in front of me, they start to encounter him. Suddenly, their tone of voice changes, their speech slows right down, and a look of understanding comes across their face. 

As the scripture promises, if we reach out for him, we will find him.   

Tune in each Wednesday at 4.30pm and listen live to Where Do You Find God on yoursanctuary.nz

 

Hosted & Produced by Lizzie Oakes

Audio Engineer Scott Gillen

Where Do You Find God Theme Song written and performed by Chris Dawson

Hi, I&rsquo;m Lizzie Oakes, and in 'Where Do You Find God' I talk with my guests about the ways they encounter God in their everyday lives.
Acts C 17 v 27 says &ldquo;God intended that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us&rdquo;.
God is close to all of us, what is often missing is our awareness of his presence.&nbsp;
One of the joys of making this podcast is that as I ask my guests about the ways they encounter God, often right in front of me, they start to encounter him. Suddenly, their tone of voice changes, their speech slows right down, and a look of understanding comes across their face.&nbsp;
As the scripture promises, if we reach out for him, we will find him.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Tune in each Wednesday at 4.30pm and listen live to Where Do You Find God on yoursanctuary.nz
&nbsp;
Hosted &amp; Produced by Lizzie Oakes
Audio Engineer Scott Gillen
Where Do You Find God Theme Song written and performed by Chris Dawson

Where Do You Find God?

Join Lizzie Oakes each weekday afternoon as she keeps you company with warmth, wisdom, and wonderful music. 

Whether you’re at work, at home, or on the go, Lizzie’s easygoing style, engaging conversations, and inspiring faith-filled moments will brighten your day. 

Midday praise, worship, and prayer will help keep you centred.

Join Lizzie Oakes each weekday afternoon as she keeps you company with warmth, wisdom, and wonderful music.&nbsp;
Whether you&rsquo;re at work, at home, or on the go, Lizzie&rsquo;s easygoing style, engaging conversations, and inspiring faith-filled moments will brighten your day.&nbsp;
Midday praise, worship, and prayer will help keep you centred.

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Best of 2025: Where Nick Holder Finds God In Suffering 

'When I met my midwife for the first time she was surprised "wow this is a miracle".  

Christine Leonardi recently immigrated to New Zealand from Indonesia and shares of finding God in her first pregnancy when it seemed unlikely that she would ever be able to get pregnant.

Christine talks of the joys and concerns of becoming a mother for the first time and recognizing that she needs God every step of the way.  

'When I met my midwife for the first time she was surprised "wow this is a miracle".&nbsp;&nbsp;
Christine Leonardi recently immigrated to New Zealand from Indonesia and shares of finding God in her first pregnancy when it seemed unlikely that she would ever be able to get pregnant.
Christine talks of the joys and concerns of becoming a mother for the first time and recognizing that she needs God every step of the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;

2026 Season: Where Christine Leonardi Finds God In A Miracle First Pregnancy 

It's me setting aside "It's God & me forever' for "It's God & me and all of God's people".

Rosy Keane is a Spiritual Advisor for The Salvation Army in Australia and also lives with endometriosis.

Rosy shares of how she finds God through creativity (performance poetry) and the balance of leading groups of people while struggling with a chronic illness.  

It's me setting aside "It's God &amp; me forever' for "It's God &amp; me and all of God's people".
Rosy Keane is a Spiritual Advisor for The Salvation Army in Australia and also lives with endometriosis.
Rosy shares of how she finds God through creativity (performance poetry) and the balance of leading groups of people while struggling with a chronic illness.&nbsp;&nbsp;

2026 Season: Where Rosy Keane Finds God In Chronic Illness

'The early part of my life I only acknowledged God when good things were happening'.

Pastor Jeff Vines is internationally known through "Today with Jeff Vines" and Lead Pastor of ONE&ALL Church in Southern California. Jeff and his family lived in New Zealand for 10 years and while back in New Zealand in December 2025 Lizzie managed to grab a moment with Jeff to chat with him on the podcast.  

'The early part of my life I only acknowledged God when good things were happening'.
Pastor Jeff Vines is internationally known through "<a href="https://www.oneandall.media/podcast-twjv">Today with Jeff Vines</a>" and Lead Pastor of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oneandall.church/">ONE&amp;ALL Church</a> in Southern California. Jeff and his family lived in New Zealand for 10 years and while back in New Zealand in December 2025 Lizzie managed to grab a moment with Jeff to chat with him on the podcast.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Best of 2025: Where Nick Holder Finds God In Suffering

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