Kia ora! We're back from our wee break and are stoked to be making more episodes of Sunday Sanctuary for you this year.

Find us on Instagram. We're @sundaysanctuarynz

Sacred Texts:

Unruly Saint by D. L. Mayfield

I Shall Be Released by Nina Simone

Kia ora! We're back from our wee break and are stoked to be making more episodes of Sunday Sanctuary for you this year.
Find us on Instagram. We're @sundaysanctuarynz
Sacred Texts:
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58495634-unruly-saint">Unruly Saint by D. L. Mayfield</a>
I Shall Be Released by Nina Simone

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.

We're Back for 2026!

When everything feels a bit much, how do we find peace within the chaos? In this episode of Sunday Sanctuary, Petra Bagust finally gets a chance to talk with Irish poet Pádraig Ó Tuama about how his history of mediation and writing poetry informs how he looks for peace. Second up is Christchurch-based counsellor Charlotte Cummings. Both Pádraig and Charlotte bring thoughtful, if very different, perspectives on looking for peace within chaos.

Charlotte's podcast, Feel Better, can be found here

Read more of Pádraig's poetry here

Sacred texts:

Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

Lessons on Living by Nigel Latta

Practices for Embodied Living by Dr Hillary McBride

Music:

You are the Gold by Terrible Sons

By the Sleepy Lagoon by Eric Coates

East Cape by Headland

The News by Paramore

Walk Alone to Hear Thoughts of Your Own by Laura Misch

Spirit 2.0 by Sampha

Peace Piece by the Bill Evans Trio

Niueans of Ariki Street - Ariki Street - 04 by Hanisi Garue

When everything feels a bit much, how do we find peace within the chaos? In this episode of Sunday Sanctuary, Petra Bagust finally gets a chance to talk with Irish poet P&aacute;draig &Oacute; Tuama about how his history of mediation and writing poetry informs how he looks for peace. Second up is Christchurch-based counsellor Charlotte Cummings. Both P&aacute;draig and Charlotte bring thoughtful, if very different, perspectives on looking for peace within chaos.
Charlotte's podcast, Feel Better, can be found <a href="https://www.charlottecummings.nz/podcast-and-free-tools/#freetools">here</a>
Read more of P&aacute;draig's poetry <a href="https://www.padraigotuama.com/">here</a>
Sacred texts:
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
Lessons on Living by Nigel Latta
Practices for Embodied Living by Dr Hillary McBride
Music:
You are the Gold by Terrible Sons
By the Sleepy Lagoon by Eric Coates
East Cape by Headland
The News by Paramore
Walk Alone to Hear Thoughts of Your Own by Laura Misch
Spirit 2.0 by Sampha
Peace Piece by the Bill Evans Trio
Niueans of Ariki Street - Ariki Street - 04 by Hanisi Garue

Peace within Chaos

Petra's full conversation with Professor Niki Harré, from the episode Am I My Brother's Keeper?

Petra's full conversation with Professor Niki Harr&eacute;, from the episode&nbsp;Am I My Brother's Keeper?

Extra: Niki Harré (full interview)

Ohhhh how much more simple life would be if all we had to do was look out for ourselves.... But in a society that encourages insularity, and where its negative consequences can be clearly seen, how do we balance responsibility for ourselves, as well as responsibility for others?

In this episode of Sunday Sanctuary, Petra talks to returning fan favourite Frank Ritchie and the head of the school of psychology at Auckland University, Niki Harré. Niki's new book 'The Calling; A Year Exploring What the Secular World can Learn from Religion" is out on March 12th.

Sacred Text:

He Tatau Pounamu by Alistair Reese

Sam drew on reporting and interviews from Jad Abumrad's podcast Fela Kuti: Fear No Man. Listen to it on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts

Music:

Instrumental by The Fuzzy Robes

Zombie by Fela Kuti

Lagos (Never Gonna Be The Same) by Hugh Masakela and Tony Allen

Slider - Lorenzo Saxophone Dub by This Is The Kit

Nest Egg by Phoenix Foundation

Tesifa by Laney Tripp

 

Ohhhh how much more simple life would be if all we had to do was look out for ourselves.... But in a society that encourages insularity, and where its negative consequences can be clearly seen, how do we balance responsibility for ourselves, as well as responsibility for others?
In this episode of Sunday Sanctuary, Petra talks to returning fan favourite Frank Ritchie and the head of the school of psychology at Auckland University, Niki Harr&eacute;. Niki's new book 'The Calling; A Year Exploring What the Secular World can Learn from Religion" is out on March 12th.
Sacred Text:
He Tatau Pounamu by Alistair Reese
Sam drew on reporting and interviews from Jad Abumrad's podcast&nbsp;Fela Kuti: Fear No Man. Listen to it on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/320MJFB99wFupBloqUoWJz?si=22b0716a0dc34043">Spotify</a> or wherever you listen to podcasts
Music:
Instrumental by The Fuzzy Robes
Zombie by Fela Kuti
Lagos (Never Gonna Be The Same) by Hugh Masakela and Tony Allen
Slider - Lorenzo Saxophone Dub by This Is The Kit
Nest Egg by Phoenix Foundation
Tesifa by Laney Tripp
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