We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Tabi Huxford Radio Producer Who Has Wisdom Beyond Her Years.

'I find God in my frustration with other people.  I think God speaks to me a lot in my daydreaming I do on my walks.

Tabi Huxford is the Morning Wakeup Producer on Life FM. Deeply reflective and self-aware Tabi shares of finding God in difficult spaces of her life and having the maturity to work through those frustrations in real and honest ways that includes walking, journaling and lying on the grass and looking at the sky.

We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Tabi Huxford Radio Producer Who Has Wisdom Beyond Her Years.
'I find God in my frustration with other people.&nbsp; I think God speaks to me a lot in my daydreaming I do on my walks.
Tabi Huxford is the Morning Wakeup Producer on Life FM. Deeply reflective and self-aware Tabi shares of finding God in difficult spaces of her life and having the maturity to work through those frustrations in real and honest ways that includes walking, journaling and lying on the grass and looking at the sky.

Best of 2025: Where Tabi Huxford Radio Producer With Wisdom Beyond Her Years Finds God

We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Gloriana Pilgrim, Former Gloriavale Member

'Put your trust in Jesus because he will lead you. Let go of everything else and God will be there'.

Gloriana Pilgrim was born and raised in the conservative Christian community Gloriavale, based in Haupiri on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.  Almost 5 years ago, Gloriana and her family left Gloriavale to begin a brand-new life.   

Gloriana shares of this life changing journey and the certainty she came to, of knowing God was with her in every step and every decision.    

Currently at time of recording this podcast you can see the documentary about Gloriana, and her family called “Leaving Gloriavale”  on Shine TV.

https://www.shinetv.co.nz/

Gloriana is also a talented artist, and you can view her artwork below.  

Gloriana Pilgrim (@gloriana_pilgrim) • Instagram photos and videos 

We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Gloriana Pilgrim, Former Gloriavale Member
'Put your trust in Jesus because he will lead you. Let go of everything else and God will be there'.
Gloriana Pilgrim was born and raised in the conservative Christian community Gloriavale, based in Haupiri on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.&nbsp; Almost 5 years ago, Gloriana and her family left Gloriavale to begin a brand-new life.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Gloriana shares of this life changing journey and the certainty she came to, of knowing God was with her in every step and every decision.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Currently at time of recording this podcast you can see the documentary about Gloriana, and her family called &ldquo;Leaving Gloriavale&rdquo;&nbsp; on Shine TV.
<a href="https://www.shinetv.co.nz/">https://www.shinetv.co.nz/</a>
Gloriana is also a talented artist, and you can view her artwork below.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gloriana_pilgrim/">Gloriana Pilgrim (@gloriana_pilgrim) &bull; Instagram photos and videos</a>&nbsp;

Best of 2025: Where Gloriana Pilgrim Former Gloriavale Member Finds God 

We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Rev Jill McDonald. 

'God's longing for the world is much more than coming to church on a Sunday'.

Reverend Jill McDonald currently ministers at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Hastings. She also runs a monthly event with a focus on social justice at the local pub called 'The Common Good' where the publican is an atheist and has welcomed Rev Jill and her pub church with open arms.

We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Rev Jill McDonald.&nbsp;
'God's longing for the world is much more than coming to church on a Sunday'.
Reverend Jill McDonald currently ministers at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Hastings. She also runs a monthly event with a focus on social justice at the local pub called 'The Common Good' where the publican is an atheist and has welcomed Rev Jill and her pub church with open arms.

Best of 2025: Where Rev Jill McDonald Finds God In A Pub

We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Sam Garaway. 

'I grew up watching my parents, from a financial sense, lose it all. Living in a one-bedroom flat, my bedroom was in a garden shed.'

Sam Garaway, CEO of  Christians Against Poverty NZ has a big heart for adventure, living in spaces both personally and professionally which push him out of his comfort zone.

Sam shares of going through one of the hardest times of his life and finding God there. 

We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Sam Garaway.&nbsp;
'I grew up watching my parents, from a financial sense, lose it all. Living in a one-bedroom flat, my bedroom was in a garden shed.'
Sam Garaway, CEO of&nbsp; <a href="https://www.capnz.org/">Christians Against Poverty NZ</a> has a big heart for adventure, living in spaces both personally and professionally which push him out of his comfort zone.
Sam shares of going through one of the hardest times of his life and finding God there.&nbsp;

Best of 2025:  Where Sam Garaway CEO Christians Against Poverty Finds God

We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Dr Christa McKirland. 

"How can we be people of abundance and generosity, people who live out of joy".

Dr Christa McKirland, is the Dean of Faculty & Lecturer of Systematic Theology at Carey Baptist College.

Christa shares of finding God in community and the places we live.

 

We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Dr Christa McKirland.&nbsp;
"How can we be people of abundance and generosity, people who live out of joy".
Dr Christa McKirland, is the Dean of Faculty &amp; Lecturer of Systematic Theology at Carey Baptist College.
Christa shares of finding God in community and the places we live.
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Best of 2025: Where  Dr Christa McKirland Carey Baptist College Finds God

We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Tianna Williams, Sacred Artist. 

‘I experience God like the ground we stand on. It’s always there, it’s always supporting us. If you tune in you realise it’s been there the whole time’.

Tianna Williams is a Sacred Artist from Saskatoon, Canada who paints the saints.

She shares of her intimate relationship with Jesus and of how the paintings she journeys with impact her deeply.

https://sacredartbytianna.com/

 

We're taking a look back across 2025, revisiting our episode with Tianna Williams, Sacred Artist.&nbsp;
&lsquo;I experience God like the ground we stand on. It&rsquo;s always there, it&rsquo;s always supporting us. If you tune in you realise it&rsquo;s been there the whole time&rsquo;.
Tianna Williams is a Sacred Artist from Saskatoon, Canada who paints the saints.
She shares of her intimate relationship with Jesus and of how the paintings she journeys with impact her deeply.
<a href="https://sacredartbytianna.com/">https://sacredartbytianna.com/</a>
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Best of 2025: Where Tianna Williams Sacred Artist Finds God 

'I sing in a choir, a lot of choir music is sacred music.'

Catherine Perich is Lead Pastor and Elder at Lincoln Road Bible Chapel, Auckland New Zealand.  She is also a Chaplain to the staff at Rhema Media and a classical music buff.  Having sung in choirs for many years Catherine talks of spine tingling experiences of understanding that classical music has been written to reflect theological truths including the well known Christmas Carol - O Come All Ye Faithful.  

'I sing in a choir, a lot of choir music is sacred music.'
Catherine Perich is Lead Pastor and Elder at <a href="https://lincolnroad.org.nz/">Lincoln Road Bible Chapel</a>, Auckland New Zealand.&nbsp; She is also a Chaplain to the staff at Rhema Media and a classical music buff.&nbsp; Having sung in choirs for many years Catherine talks of spine tingling experiences of understanding that classical music has been written to reflect theological truths including the well known Christmas Carol - O Come All Ye Faithful.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Where Catherine Perich Pastor, Chaplain, Lover of Classical Music Finds God 

"I'm very aware of who I am and who made me'.  Katie Rickson is the Author of 30 Things I'd Like You To Know About Bipolar and works as an advocate for folk with bipolar brains in business & faith-based settings.

She talks with Lizzie Oakes of Finding God through her journey with bipolar and encourages us to look at the life of Job and all that he suffered, and how important it is for good friends to hold space for each other through times of suffering.

Business in the Bath

"I'm very aware of who I am and who made me'.&nbsp; Katie Rickson is the Author of 30 Things I'd Like You To Know About Bipolar and works as an advocate for folk with bipolar brains in business &amp; faith-based settings.
She talks with Lizzie Oakes of Finding God through her journey with bipolar and encourages us to look at the life of Job and all that he suffered, and how important it is for good friends to hold space for each other through times of suffering.
<a href="https://businessinthebath.co.nz/">Business in the Bath</a>

Where Katie Rickson Author/Advocate for Bipolar Brains Finds God

"I'm guided through the air by God, I'm guided by his presence in those milliseconds.'

Flynn Chisholm is an extreme sport junkie & a committed Christian.  Flynn is a Death Diver, as well as a world class speed climber.  Flynn recently broke the NZ & Oceania Death Dive record when in August 2025 he jumped 40 meters off a cliff in Spain.  Flynn takes her sport seriously always following safety precautions and loves the sense of being in a flow state.   

Saint Irenaeus said, "The Glory of God is man fully alive" and Flynn Chisholm very much embodies this through his pursuit of extreme sports.  

 

Flynn Chisholm (@fizzysends) • Instagram photos and videos

"I'm guided through the air by God, I'm guided by his presence in those milliseconds.'
Flynn Chisholm is an extreme sport junkie &amp; a committed Christian.&nbsp; Flynn is a Death Diver, as well as a world class speed climber.&nbsp; Flynn recently broke the NZ &amp; Oceania Death Dive record when in August 2025 he jumped 40 meters off a cliff in Spain.&nbsp; Flynn takes her sport seriously always following safety precautions and loves the sense of being in a flow state.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Saint Irenaeus said, "The Glory of God is man fully alive" and Flynn Chisholm very much embodies this through his pursuit of extreme sports.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fizzysends/">Flynn Chisholm (@fizzysends) &bull; Instagram photos and videos</a>

Where Flynn Chisholm Record Breaking Death Diver Finds God 

'God has opened up so many pathways for me through learning Te Reo Maori.'

Amiria Reid, leads communications and student recruitment at Te Wananga Ihorangi, a faith based Maori language school dedicated to the reclamation & revitalization of Te Reo Maori, offering immersive language programs and diplomas.

Amiria shares some of her own Whanau's story of reclaiming the language, something that was taken from her Nan and how for Amiria every single work opportunity has been connected to her Te Reo Maori journey.

 

 

'God has opened up so many pathways for me through learning Te Reo Maori.'
Amiria Reid, leads communications and student recruitment at <a href="https://ihorangi.ac.nz/about-us/">Te Wananga Ihorangi</a>, a faith based Maori language school dedicated to the reclamation &amp; revitalization of Te Reo Maori, offering immersive language programs and diplomas.
Amiria shares some of her own Whanau's story of reclaiming the language, something that was taken from her Nan and how for Amiria every single work opportunity has been connected to her Te Reo Maori journey.
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Where Amiria Reid Finds God In Rediscovering Her Te Ao Maori Heritage

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?

Kaylene and Lizzie unpack Isaiah C9 v6.  

Kaylene and Lizzie unpack Isaiah C9 v6.

Unto Us A Child Is Born

Lizzie & Kaylene discuss what a prophetic word is and what do if someone gives you one.    

Lizzie &amp; Kaylene discuss what a prophetic word is and what do if someone gives you one.

What to do with Personal Prophecy

Lizzie &amp; Kaylene unpack Psalm 139.

Psalm 139

Sometimes Christmas is wonderful & sometimes its not.  Lizzie & Kaylene unpack the best way to navigate this season when it's challenging.  

Sometimes Christmas is wonderful &amp; sometimes its not.  Lizzie &amp; Kaylene unpack the best way to navigate this season when it's challenging.

Struggling with Christmas

Lizzie & Kaylene talk about ways of handing things over to God and stop trying to be the general manager of the universe.  

Lizzie &amp; Kaylene talk about ways of handing things over to God and stop trying to be the general manager of the universe.

Resigning As General Manager of the Universe

Lizzie & Kaylene share how they cultivate the presence of God in their lives.  

Lizzie &amp; Kaylene share how they cultivate the presence of God in their lives.

Cultivating The Presence of God

Lizzie and Kaylene talk about their dear friend Julie Calvert, aka Mumma Jules who recently passed into glory and the impact she had on both of their lives.  

Lizzie and Kaylene talk about their dear friend Julie Calvert, aka Mumma Jules who recently passed into glory and the impact she had on both of their lives.

Julie Calvert Legacy

Christian Fasting as its root is a hunger of a homesickness for God.  Lizzie and Kaylene unpack the different ways we can fast.  

Christian Fasting as its root is a hunger of a homesickness for God.  Lizzie and Kaylene unpack the different ways we can fast.

Fasting

While on holiday Lizzie had a life changing epiphany and shares her breakthrough with Kaylene.  

While on holiday Lizzie had a life changing epiphany and shares her breakthrough with Kaylene.

Epiphany

Lizzie & Kaylene unpack the very first Psalm, Psalm 1.  

Lizzie &amp; Kaylene unpack the very first Psalm, Psalm 1.

Psalm 1

Lizzie Oakes from Star Radio and Kaylene Subritzky from Dove Ministries come together each week for real and relatable conversation about life, faith and everything in between.

Celebrating the triumphs and being honest about the struggles and challenges.

Tune into Days with Lizzie Oakes on Star Radio from 10:00am - 3:00pm weekdays.

Visit star.net.nz for more info.

Lizzie Oakes from <a href="https://www.star.net.nz/home">Star Radio</a> and Kaylene Subritzky from <a href="https://www.doveministries.com/">Dove Ministries</a> come together each week for real and relatable conversation about life, faith and everything in between.
Celebrating the triumphs and being honest about the struggles and challenges.
Tune into Days with Lizzie Oakes on <a href="https://www.star.net.nz/home">Star Radio</a> from 10:00am - 3:00pm weekdays.
Visit <a href="https://www.star.net.nz/home">star.net.nz</a> for more info.

Join Lizzie Oakes and Kaylene Subritzky from Dove Ministries for their weekly conversation about life, faith and everything in between.

Real on the Radio with Lizzie & Kaylene

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.

Afternoon Praise

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