Where Do You Find God?
Where Do You Find God?
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 po…Follow the podcast:
Where Julia A' Bell Finds God in Poverty, Suffering & Cleaning Her Teeth
Julia A'Bell is a woman who is passionate about helping women, girls and families thrive in communities facing hardship. Together with her husband Joel they have spent over 3 decades serving in Australian churches before stepping into ministry through Convoy of Hope, where she now leads programs t…
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Where Dr Steve Elers Maori Anglican Priest & Academic Finds God
'Rather than retaliate the mongrel mob came to our church'. Dr Steve Elers is a Maori Anglican Priest from Palmerston North who currently resides in Texas where he is the Associate Professor of Communication at LeTourneau University, an interdenominational Christian university. Back home in New…
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Where Friendship Lab Founder Sheridan Voysey Finds God
Sheridan Voysey is an author, speaker and broadcaster. Having started his broadcasting career in Brisbane he has spent the last 15 years living in the UK. He is the author of 8 books, presenter of Pause for Thought on BBC Radio 2’s & his writing has been featured in various publications, includin…
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Where Broadcaster Peter Shaw Finds God In Open-Heart Surgery
‘Our life is precious but it’s a bit fragile’ Broadcaster Peter Shaw started with Rhema Medic back in 1981. Having been involved with many roles during his time in Christian Media, some of Peter's highlights have been building a brand new station from scratch (Star back in 1997) and co hosting St…
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Where Rev Jessie , Anglican Priest & Digital Storyteller Finds God
'When people of faith are facing death with Jesus, it's just remarkable." Rev Jessie is an Anglican priest based in the Wellington region. She is also an author and digital story who bridges ancient wisdom with modern life. Rev Jessie shares openly and honestly on social media, including having j…
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Where Scott Bell Finds God In Business (and other places too)
'I've found that God uses some of the darkest times in our lives to do some of the most beautiful moments in our faith'. Scott Bell is the General Manager of a busy web development company From Here. Scott shares openly and honesty of going through hard times, finding God in the adventure of work…
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Where Olympian Andrea Anacan Finds God
Andrea Anacan, is a wahine toa! Having represented New Zealand at the 2020 Olympics in Karate – Kata (the non-contact form of Karate), Andrea's faith is integral to everything she does. She shares of trusting God in all circumstances – even when they don’t make complete sense. Andrea Anacan …
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Where Bishop Anne Van Gend Finds God
'Start praying. Your prayers don't have to be carefully designed and sanitized'. Bishop Anne Van Gend was born in South Africa and is currently the Bishop of Dunedin serving over 360 000 people living across Otago & Southland through the dioceses 30 Anglican Parishes. Bishop Ann talks of the w…
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Where Author Jennifer Andrewes Finds God on the Via Francigena
'Faith is the rhythm of putting one step in front of the other, rather than the destination'. Jennifer Andrewes, Author of - The Only Way is Up On Foot to Rome talks with Lizzie Oakes about her journey of Long-Distance Walking while living with early on set Parkinson's. https://www.amazon.com…
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Where Jonathan Moody Speed Skater for Great Britain Finds God
'I remember going into the Olympic season, we have to do this & I was aware I was starting to feel anxious'. Jonathan Moody is a Short Speed Skater for Great Britain. Born in New Zealand he fell in love with the sport when he was 12 years of age. Now based in Nottingham, UK and home for the summ…
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