PODCAST · religion
Faith Matters
by Raglan Community Radio
Broadcast live every Friday 12 midday to 1.30pm on Raglan Community Radio 98.1FM. Music to lift your day and Interviews to inspire and inform... it's all a matter of... 'FaithMatters' email the hosts at: faithmatters98.1fm at gmail
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11/9/2026 Faith Matters
Umberto and Jax look at God's blueprint for marriage on Marriage Matters before Maree and Denise explore the idea of swimming in waters of wounding or healing.
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4/9/26 FaithMatters
Roger celebrates fathers on Pastors Corner, before Maree & Denise do a reality check on happily ever after. It's all sunshine and butterflies ...
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28/8/26 Faith Matters
Umberto and Jax recap the four laws of love on Marriage Matters followed by 11 yr old Malia sharing 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.
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21/8/26 Faith Matters
Today in Pastor's Corner, Roger gives a fresh perspective of our hearts when we are generous; before Maree and Denise discuss the fading art of real connection.
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Take a look at the manual and We thought it would be better
Umberto and Jax start a new series, God's design, on Marriage Matters then Maree and Denise go old skool over assumptions through the lens of Becoming Unoffendable.
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Wise in your own eyes and Practise makes progress
On Pastor's Corner today, Roger explores how to counter being wise in our own eyes, then Maree and Denise look at the gap between expectation and reality, and the power of contentment on Becoming Unoffendable.
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Two brains and Teeing off at the PGA
Umberto and Jax continue exploring differences in the way we think before 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.
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Matching inside and out and The lull of comfort
Pastor Roger explores what it means to guard your heart as we move through the book of Proverbs on Pastor's Corner then Maree and Denise tell stories of stepping outside their comfort zone and building resilience.
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Brains and The standoff
Umberto and Jax chat about the differences in our brains in relationship on Marriage Matters then Maree and Denise talk about The standoff - what are the two opposite ideas that come together when we do the right thing?
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Pastor's Corner "Wisdom That Shapes Life" and Faith Matters "Finding Peace Through Anxiety"
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 then on FaithMatters 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.
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5 Love languages (emotional understanding) and Our Stories of faith
Marriage Matters with Umberto and Jax continues in our series of the 5 Love Languages with this weeks topic around emotional understanding. Then Maree and Denise head into Faith Chats and our stories of faith with personal encounters along the way in our faith journey.
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Why is there suffering? and Calling all overthinkers
Pastor Roger describes how we're created with free will and for a purpose on Pastor's Corner this week, then Maree and Denise simplify overthinking using the analogy of a suitcase.
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5 Love Languages and Vices
Diving deeper into the 5 Love Languages with Umberto and Jax on Marriage Matters ,then come along with Maree and Denise as we talk "Vices" .. whats your drug of choice ?
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How can we be born again? and What's the opposite of offence?
Roger unpacks what it looks like to start again today in Pastor's Corner then Maree and Denise explore what it is to give in a world of take.
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Servanthood in marriage and the life of Jesus
Umberto and Jax unpack what it looks like to serve our spouse or partner on Marriage Matters then Maree and Denise carry the theme on to consider servanthood in the life of Jesus.
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I used to believe in God and It seems so simple
On Pastors Corner today Roger unpacks how God is a constant. Then Maree and Denise use cooking as an analogy for our growth journey.
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Her needs and Catching a glimpse
Marriage Matters covered Her needs today as we followed on from a fortnight ago with Umberto and Jax . Identity and the diamond in the rough: tune into Maree and Denise as we unpack our reflections , the good , the bad and the ugly.
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Does my work matter to God & It begins
Pastors Corner asks a question around work, your spiritual walk and how does that play out in real life. Then we have Maree and Denise chatting about what it looks like to be in close quarters with different people.
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His Needs Her Needs plus What do you expect?
This week on Marriage Matters, Umberto and Jax start exploring His Needs, Her Needs. Then we move into Becoming Unoffendable with Maree and Denise around the theme of Mother's day, foundations and the influences of family.
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Hearing God's Voice and Read the Room
This week on Pastor's Corner we unpack the question "How do I know I'm hearing God's voice?" then Maree and Denise explore hyper and super sensitivity from the blog Becoming Unoffendable.
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Tapestry and How are your stress levels?
Umberto and Jax talk the tapestry of marriage along with Maree and Denise on Becoming Unoffendable unpacking the healthy rhythm of stress.
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Views on war and The benefits of computing
Pastor's Corner takes a look at a Christian's perspective on war before Maree and Denise chat about what to do when your hard drive is full. It's time for a defrag.
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Creating soulmates and Be the lighthouse
Umberto and Jax talk less lightning strike and more intentional fire building in Marriage Matters followed by see the danger or be the danger in Maree and Denise's conversation around rowboats, rippling muscles, rescuing and lighthouses.
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How did Easter impact the world? and It would have been enough
Pastor Roger explores why people misunderstood Jesus in his day and the impact that he had on people around him during Pastor's Corner. Then Denise reflects on her time in the Middle East at this time last year and being thankful even when things are not tidy.
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You are wired!
Maree and Denise chat about the way our brains are wired and how our minds think. Creating new pathways is just one role... what will you choose today?
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Soulmate Myths and Where's the change?
Today, Marriage Matters morphs from a list of myths to a powerful story of walking through the trenches *please excuse the technical issues at the beginning... followed by a brief overview of Where's the change.
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Why go to church anyway? and Prisms and cheesecake
Unpack a few different angles on what it's like to go to church on Pastor's Corner plus go deep with Becoming Unoffendable as we ponder how all parts of us lead to fractions of light... Where do they land for you?
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The supernatural and new ground and What about them?
Maree and Denise discuss the supernatural, and God's truth. Followed by this week's blog where we explore moving from the offended to becoming... unoffendable. Tune in and find out what new ground looks like for you.
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Are heaven and hell real? Which way do you lean?
Pastor Roger unpacks questions around what happens when we die before Maree and Denise look at the way our environment shapes us.
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Finding your Soulmate and The beauty in dovetailing
Umberto and Jax talk soulmates or asking the question Shall we make something of this? Followed by Maree and Denise talking carpentry and dovetailing in relation to integrity.
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Open Doors and It depends on how you look at it
Ryan Pollard from Open Doors joins Roger for Pastor's Corner with stories of the persecuted church and how we can be involved with supporting them around the world. Followed by Maree and Denise chatting about our reactions when we meet people and how we can observe a person's character.
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Resolutions or Results, I'm not talking about Superman
Umberto and Jax are back for the New Year, how's your relationship - are you getting the results you dream of? Plus Maree and Denise chat about MRI's and our spiritual neural pathways. Don't be scared, we talk layman language.
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How did he do that?
Transformation at grass roots level from New Zealand to Vietnam. Listen to Anna and Nam's story for inspiration in the big and the small things.
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Navigating the unexpected
Obstacles, gates, stepping off the track: the choices we make determine our story.
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Grace and that Damascus Road experience
Listen to the first Pastor's corner for the year exploring the question What is grace? Followed by a Faith Chat on the Damascus Road experience.
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What are the odds?
Join Maree as she interviews Leonard of Foster Construction about faith and community in the business setting. This is where the rubber hits the road in the choices we make.
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Repositioning ourselves for 2026
As we head into the New Year what would it look like to live 2026 coming from a place of peace?
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2025 in review
Maree and Denise share their experience of 2025 and prepare to transition well as the year closes out. Check out Psalm 23 and see if its pearls help you as you process the year.
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God gave us Christmas!
Enjoy Annette reading us a Christmas story, Roger joining us for Pastor's Corner and a testimony on Maree's Christmas miracle.
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Presence over presents and What healthy boundaries look like
Umberto and Jax talk Christmas in this week's Marriage Matters then Maree and Denise explore the idea of healthy boundaries.
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Why does God allow suffering and The hard road
Maree's back! Today we look at the reality of suffering, the big picture stuff and the raw day-to-day slog. The pearls in here are priceless.
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Bidding for attention and You bumped me!
Umberto and Jax are back in studio exploring ways to cherish our spouse this Thanksgiving, continued with Denise chatting about what we spill when things get tight.
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Are we getting carried away with the environment and Who are you?
Discover a faith based answer to our environmental listener question on Pastor's Corner followed by a challenge to drop the pretense and be your true self.
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Cherish, No pressure
Umberto and Jax talk Marriage Matters unpacking the word 'cherish' and what it looks like in a marriage. Then Denise continues the conversation about the strength in becoming whole.
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The Raw Truth and Why do I still feel guilty?
Pastor Roger addresses the question 'If God has forgiven me for my sins, why do I still feel guilty?' Cushioned gently in the middle of an analogy of milk, cream and processing information in relationship.
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Pursuit in relationship and The Greatest Lesson
Ready to receive some treasures? What to do when you think something special, what to do if you don't like what you're getting... the insights are profound. Umberto and Jax join us in studio for Marriage Matters before Denise continues the conversation on matters of the heart.
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Do Christians have to share their faith? And, What are you outsourcing?
We love the curly questions on Pastor's corner, keep them coming in. Roger addresses the latest listener question on sharing our faith then Denise ponders the effects of outsourcing our thought [email protected]
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Hold on a minute, No marriage is static
Umberto and Jax are back in studio this week with some fabulous practical ideas on building your marriage, then Denise continues the conversation on letting go with intention.
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Is Satan the opposite of God?
Join Denise and Roger on Pastor's Corner as they explore gnarly questions about Satan. Around that, there's good music and chats about changing seasons.
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Ending the tug of war
Kick back and relax as Denise walks you through the process of transitioning well.
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Broadcast live every Friday 12 midday to 1.30pm on Raglan Community Radio 98.1FM. Music to lift your day and Interviews to inspire and inform... it's all a matter of... 'FaithMatters' email the hosts at: faithmatters98.1fm at gmail
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