We've all heard the saying that comparison is the thief of joy. But have you ever thought about how many different areas of our lives it applies to? We can spend so much of our time worrying that we aren't keeping up or meeting some unspoken expectations. So how do we learn to run our own race?

In this episode, Petra Bagust talks to two wonderful guests (who are also good friends in real life), counsellor Charlotte Cummings and Baptist Pastor James Beck.

Sacred Texts
Baby Racefrom Bluey
There's a Hole in the Sidewalk by Portia Nelson

Featured Music
Let Me Get There by Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions ft. Kurt Vile
Stressed Out by Twenty One Pilots

We've all heard the saying that comparison is the thief of joy. But have you ever thought about how many different areas of our lives it applies to? We can spend so much of our time worrying that we aren't keeping up or meeting some unspoken expectations. So how do we learn to run our own race?
In this episode, Petra Bagust talks to two wonderful guests (who are also good friends in real life), counsellor Charlotte Cummings and Baptist Pastor James Beck.
Sacred Texts
<ul>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/e-qFb6Q1IcY?si=mQv53PrZzh-K8EwT&amp;t=3063">Baby Race</a> from Bluey</li>
<li>There's a Hole in the Sidewalk by Portia Nelson</li>
</ul>
Featured Music
<ul>
<li>Let Me Get There by Hope Sandoval &amp; The Warm Inventions ft. Kurt Vile</li>
<li>Stressed Out by Twenty One Pilots</li>
</ul>

Whether you are seeking a moment of calm in your busy life, looking for guidance on your spiritual journey, or simply curious about new ideas and perspectives, Sunday Sanctuary is the perfect show for you. 

Inspired by the idea of creating a sanctuary, a safe and peaceful place where people can retreat from the chaos and noise of the outside world. 

Sunday Sanctuary seeks to create that kind of sanctuary for its listeners, where they can take a moment to pause, reflect, and connect with their inner selves.

Join Petra Bagust every second Sunday morning and experience the power of this unique podcast.

Be part of the Sunday Sanctuary community on Instagram and Facebook at @sundaysanctuarynz.

Whether you are seeking a moment of calm in your busy life, looking for guidance on your spiritual journey, or simply curious about new ideas and perspectives, Sunday Sanctuary is the perfect show for you. 
Inspired by the idea of creating a sanctuary, a safe and peaceful place where people can retreat from the chaos and noise of the outside world. 
Sunday Sanctuary seeks to create that kind of sanctuary for its listeners, where they can take a moment to pause, reflect, and connect with their inner selves.
Join Petra Bagust every second Sunday morning and experience the power of this unique podcast.
Be part of the Sunday Sanctuary community on Instagram and Facebook at @sundaysanctuarynz.

Sunday Sanctuary with Petra Bagust

Whether you are seeking a moment of calm in your busy life, looking for inspiration on your spiritual journey, or simply curious about new ideas and perspectives, Sunday Sanctuary is the show for you. It is a safe space for spiritual conversations that nourish the soul.

Inspired by the idea of creating a contemplative space in a busy world, Sunday Sanctuary encourages listeners to take a moment to pause, reflect, and connect with their wairua.

Join Petra Bagust every second Sunday morning and experience this unique show.

Be part of the Sunday Sanctuary community on Instagram and Facebook at @sundaysanctuarynz.

Whether you are seeking a moment of calm in your busy life, looking for inspiration on your spiritual journey, or simply curious about new ideas and perspectives, Sunday Sanctuary is the show for you. It is a safe space for spiritual conversations that nourish the soul.
Inspired by the idea of creating a contemplative space in a busy world, Sunday Sanctuary encourages listeners to take a moment to pause, reflect, and connect with their wairua.
Join Petra Bagust every second Sunday morning and experience this unique show.
Be part of the Sunday Sanctuary community on Instagram and Facebook at @sundaysanctuarynz.

14 April | Running Your Own Race

There is a special sort of unsettled feeling reserved for moving to a new place, even if it's just across town. The destabilisation that so often comes with a new locale can linger for a while as we re-establish where home is for us. Although, sometimes the place we consider home stays the same while we move. Either way, this tricky feeling can be a tough one to navigate.

Come on a journey with your host Petra Bagust, as she talks to producer Josh about his childhood, which was spent between Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Thailand. Hear one man's story of his father's move from Taiwan to the USA in the '60s, and finally, our Community Life segment is released out into the wild, as producer Sam heads to Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland's Cornwall Park!

Sacred Text
Stay True (pages 11-12) by Hua Hsu

Featured Music
Hell Hole by Erny Belle
Bounty by Tiny Ruins
Nathan Haines' cover of International Flight by David Snell (played during Community Life)
Summer's End by Julie Byrne (played during the benediction)

There is a special sort of unsettled feeling reserved for moving to a new place, even if it's just across town. The destabilisation that so often comes with a new locale can linger for a while as we re-establish where home is for us. Although, sometimes the place we consider home stays the same while we move. Either way, this tricky feeling can be a tough one to navigate.
Come on a journey with your host Petra Bagust, as she talks to producer Josh about his childhood, which was spent between Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Thailand. Hear one man's story of his father's move from Taiwan to the USA in the '60s, and finally, our Community Life segment is released out into the wild, as producer Sam heads to Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland's Cornwall Park!
Sacred Text
<ul>
<li>Stay True (pages 11-12) by Hua Hsu</li>
</ul>
Featured Music
<ul>
<li>Hell Hole by Erny Belle</li>
<li>Bounty by Tiny Ruins</li>
<li>Nathan Haines' cover of International Flight by David Snell (played during Community Life)</li>
<li>Summer's End by Julie Byrne (played during the benediction)</li>
</ul>

12 May | Starting Over in a New Place

When was the last time you faced disappointment? When you look back at that time, did it seem like the feeling sat with you for a long time? Disappointment is one of those feelings most of us would love to move along from as soon as possible. What if, however, there is a different way of looking at disappointment, and maybe even some good to be found within....

Join Petra Bagust on this special episode as our Atlas of the Heart segment with Grace McArthur returns for the first time in 2024! Petra also heads to the Life FM studio in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland to talk with Sela Alo about his view on disappointment.

Sacred Texts
Atlas of the Heart (pages 43-52) by Brené Brown
My So Called Lungs (18:53 - 21:13) by Radio Diaries

Featured Music
Let Down by Radiohead
Money or the Bag by French for Rabbits
Rivers That You Cannot See by North Americans (played during Benediction)

When was the last time you faced disappointment? When you look back at that time, did it seem like the feeling sat with you for a long time? Disappointment is one of those feelings most of us would love to move along from as soon as possible. What if, however, there is a different way of looking at disappointment, and maybe even some good to be found within....
Join Petra Bagust on this special episode as our Atlas of the Heart segment with Grace McArthur returns for the first time in 2024! Petra also heads to the Life FM studio in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland to talk with Sela Alo about his view on disappointment.
Sacred Texts
<ul>
<li>Atlas of the Heart (pages 43-52) by Brené Brown</li>
<li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/radio-diaries/radio-diaries-laura">My So Called Lungs</a> (18:53 - 21:13) by Radio Diaries</li>
</ul>
Featured Music
<ul>
<li>Let Down by Radiohead</li>
<li>Money or the Bag by French for Rabbits</li>
<li>Rivers That You Cannot See by North Americans (played during Benediction)</li>
</ul>

28 April | Disappointment, What's It Good For?

Wouldn't it be nice to just have all the answers? We're sure you've had moments of wishing it was possible to skip all of the tension and uncertainty, replacing it with sure-footed confidence. Unfortunately, that is not the reality we live in. There is, however, much to gain and learn from embracing the mystery of life. You might even find some hope.

In this episode, Petra Bagust is joined by development coach Nikki Bray and Rev. Spanky Moore, who share their insights and experiences with learning to embrace mystery.

Sacred Texts
From Here to There by Nikki Bray (buy a copy here)
John 20:24-29 (Tree of Life version)
The Welcoming Prayer by Thomas Keating

Featured Music
New Wanders by Motte (played during Nikki's reading)
Mysterious Ways by U2
If the Sun Is Shining by Zach Winters
Le Moulin by Yann Tiersen (from the incredible film Amélie)

The article from The May Magazine that Petra mentions at the beginning of the episode can be found here.

Wouldn't it be nice to just have all the answers? We're sure you've had moments of wishing it was possible to skip all of the tension and uncertainty, replacing it with sure-footed confidence. Unfortunately, that is not the reality we live in. There is, however, much to gain and learn from embracing the mystery of life. You might even find some hope.
In this episode, Petra Bagust is joined by development coach Nikki Bray and Rev. Spanky Moore, who share their insights and experiences with learning to embrace mystery.
Sacred Texts
<ul>
<li>From Here to There by Nikki Bray (buy a copy <a href="https://www.nikkibray.co.nz/store/p/from-here-to-there-by-nikki-bray-cc86b">here</a>)</li>
<li>John 20:24-29 (Tree of Life version)</li>
<li><a href="https://crossministrygroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/R-Group-Process-Welcoming-Prayer.pdf">The Welcoming Prayer</a> by Thomas Keating</li>
</ul>
Featured Music
<ul>
<li>New Wanders by Motte (played during Nikki's reading)</li>
<li>Mysterious Ways by U2</li>
<li>If the Sun Is Shining by Zach Winters</li>
<li>Le Moulin by Yann Tiersen (from the incredible film Amélie)</li>
</ul>
The article from The May Magazine that Petra mentions at the beginning of the episode can be found <a href="https://www.themaymagazine.com/maymagazine/je-ne-comprends-pas">here</a>.

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