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Faith Chats

by Raglan Community Media

Interviews from the Faith Matters show, including Becoming Unoffendable with Denise J GardenerMariage Matters with Jax and Umberto BenucciPastor's Corner with Roger PeartPlus stories to inspire and encourage as we journey through this thing called life.Taken from the Faith Matters show broadcast on Raglan Community Radio on Fridays at midday.

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Episodes

  1. Where is your focus?

    Denise muses on what it might take to restore relationship from a place of rivalry.

  2. Men's needs

    Umberto and Jax are in the studio with Maree on Marriage Matters discussing 'Men's Needs' and working as a team in this thing we call, Love, Marriage, & everything in-between.

  3. One little verse

    Maree and Denise discuss the wisdom of a classical writer in today's context. R-E-S-P-E-C-T...

  4. Following the herd

    This week on Becoming Unoffendable, Maree and Denise talk about the perils of going with the flow from two perspectives.

  5. Are we trustworthy?

    This week on Pastor's Corner we look at Proverbs ch 11 v 12-13 are we trustworthy with what others share? and who is our neighbor? Our words and actions matter... so how will you respond to those around you? as we walk out this journey of life together.

  6. Foggy lenses

    Maree and Denise take a look at the implications of walking around with a distorted view vs cleaning our lenses so we can see with clarity.

  7. Teamwork makes the dream work

    Marriage Matters with Umberto & Jax discuss the finer details of marriage & relationship looking at communication and how we work together as a team rather than rivals.

  8. A little friction

    Maree and Denise lift the lid on what's behind callused hearts.

  9. How do we know we're hearing from God?

    In this Pastor's Corner, we talk about recognising God's voice and remembering that faith was never meant to be lived alone. God gives us family, community and one another to walk alongside us as we listen, discern and grow together.

  10. The waters

    Maree and Denise explore the idea of swimming in waters of wounding or healing.

  11. God's blueprint

    Umberto and Jax look at God's blueprint for marriage on Marriage Matters. Read the manual :)

  12. Happily ever after?

    Maree & Denise do a reality check on happily ever after. It's all sunshine and butterflies ...

  13. Fathers are important

    Roger celebrates fathers on Pastors Corner. In New Zealand, it's Father's Day this Sunday.

  14. Know thyself

    11 yr old Malia shares her speech 'Is social media stealing our childhood?' Then Maree and Denise continue their conversation on connection and how knowing ourselves can enhance our relationships.

  15. The four laws of love

    Umberto and Jax recap the four laws of love on Marriage Matters today. Do you know what they are?

  16. Are we losing the art of real connection?

    Maree and Denise discuss the fading art of real connection.

  17. The principle of generosity

    Today in Pastor's Corner, Roger gives a fresh perspective of our hearts when we are generous.

  18. We thought it would be better

    Maree and Denise go old skool over assumptions, through the lens of Becoming Unoffendable.

  19. Take a look at the manual

    Umberto and Jax start a new series, God’s design, this week on Marriage Matters.

  20. Practise makes progress

    Maree and Denise look at the gap between expectation and reality, and the power of contentment on Becoming Unoffendable.

  21. Wise in your own eyes

    On Pastor's Corner today, Roger explores how to counter being wise in our own eyes.

  22. Teeing off at the PGA

    Maree and Denise chat about associations on Becoming Unoffendable. If you have struggled to let go of someone's past, even your own, this conversation will encourage you.

  23. Two Brains

    Umberto and Jax continue exploring differences in the way we think on Marriage Matters.

  24. The lull of comfort

    Maree and Denise tell stories of stepping outside their comfort zone and building resilience.

  25. Matching inside and out

    Pastor Roger explores what it means to guard your heart as we move through the book of Proverbs on Pastor's Corner.

  26. The standoff

    Maree and Denise talk about The standoff - what are the two opposite ideas that come together when we do the right thing?

  27. Brains

    Umberto and Jax chat about the differences in our brains in relationship on Marriage Matters

  28. "Finding Peace Through Anxiety"

    Host Maree takes a thoughtful look at anxiety, why so many of us experience it, and how faith can bring hope in the midst of life's uncertainties.

  29. "Wisdom That Shapes Life"

    This week on Pastor's Corner we explored wisdom from the book of Proverbs and discover how God's Word speaks into our everyday lives.

  30. Our stories

    Maree and Denise share their faith journeys.

  31. Emotional Understanding and the 5 love languages

    Marriage Matters with Umberto and Jax continues in our series of the 5 Love Languages with this week's topic around emotional understanding.

  32. Calling all overthinkers

    Maree and Denise simplify overthinking using the analogy of a suitcase.

  33. Why is there suffering?

    Pastor Roger describes how we're created with free will and for a purpose on Pastor's Corner this week

  34. 5 love languages

    Diving deeper into the 5 Love Languages with Umberto and Jax on Marriage Matters.

  35. What's the opposite of offence?

    Maree and Denise explore what it is to give in a world of take.

  36. What does it mean to be born again?

    Pastor Roger unpacks what it looks like to start over.

  37. Servanthood in the life of Jesus

    Maree and Denise consider how Jesus actually lived and responded to people.

  38. Servanthood in relationship

    Umberto and Jax unpack what it looks like to serve our spouse or partner on Marriage Matters.

  39. You bumped me!

    Denise chatting about what we spill when things get tight.

  40. It seems so simple

    Maree and Denise use cooking as an analogy for our growth journey.

  41. I used to believe in God

    On Pastor's Corner today, Roger unpacks how God is a constant...

  42. Vices

    From chocolate to drugs, Maree and Denise explore where do you get your courage?

  43. Catching a glimpse

    Identity and the diamond in the rough: tune into Maree and Denise as we unpack our reflections , the good , the bad and the ugly.

  44. Her needs

    Marriage Matters covers Her needs today as we follow on from a fortnight ago with Umberto and Jax.

  45. It begins

    Maree and Denise chat about being in close quarters with different people.

  46. Does my work matter to God?

    Pastors Corner asks a question around work, your spiritual walk and how does that play out in real life.

  47. What does Christianity look like?

    Maree and Denise discuss what differentiates self-development from growth on our faith journey.

  48. What do you expect?

    Maree and Denise chat around the theme of Mother's Day, foundations and the influences of family.

  49. His needs

    This week on Marriage Matters, Umberto and Jax start exploring different needs in a marriage.

  50. Read the room

    Maree and Denise explore hyper and super sensitivity - what does the good version look like?

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Interviews from the Faith Matters show, including Becoming Unoffendable with Denise J GardenerMariage Matters with Jax and Umberto BenucciPastor's Corner with Roger PeartPlus stories to inspire and encourage as we journey through this thing called life.Taken from the Faith Matters show broadcast on Raglan Community Radio on Fridays at midday.

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Raglan Community Media

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Interviews from the Faith Matters show, including Becoming Unoffendable with Denise J GardenerMariage Matters with Jax and Umberto BenucciPastor's Corner with Roger PeartPlus stories to inspire and encourage as we journey through this thing called life.Taken from the Faith Matters show broadcast on...

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Faith Chats is created and hosted by Raglan Community Media.
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