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Down to Earth Conversations — 125 episodes

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117. Staci McLean - A Place Where I Belong: Neurodiversity and the Church

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116. Kathy Baldock - Forging a Sacred Weapon

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2026 Update, and Something I'm Really Excited About

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115. That's a wrap 2025

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114. Dale Campbell - Loving Enemies, Social Media, and Justice with Mercy

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113. Jess Hall - Menstrual Theology: Bodies, Art, and Faith

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112. Petra Zaleski - The Transformational Power of Love Within Our Pain

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111. Lindy Jacomb - Supporting Leavers of High Demand Religious Groups

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110. Ben Cremer - Politics and Faith, Extending Grace, and a Church Fused with Empire

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109. Kate & Alex - Common Grace, Collective Action, and Māori Wards as a Matter of Justice

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108. Phillipa Hunt - Environment, Food Justice, and Satisfy Food Rescue

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107. Cathy & Steven - Faithfully Questioning, Listening, and the Changes Ahead

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106. Sharon 'Rocky' Roggio - Homosexuality, The Bible, and '1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture'

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105. Jaimee van Gemerden - Feminist Theology, Abuse in the Church, and the Fullness of Human Flourishing

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104. Dallas Harema - Embracing Emotions, Te Tiriti, and Creating Safe Spaces to Take Risks

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103. Stephen Garton Takes Over - A Spectrum of Belonging: Embracing Diversity in Our Communities

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102. Kylee Black - Disability, Interdependence, and How Accessibility Benefits Everyone

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101. Cole - Palestinian Resilience, Non-Violent Resistance, and Creating Hope

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100. Strahan Coleman - Mountain Tops, Unanswered Prayers, and What It Means That God is Good,

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99. Asif Mall - Religious Persecution, Harm Prevention, and Loving Those Who Hate You

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98. Charlotte Cummings - Church Hurt, The Helping Gang, and How to Feel Better

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97. Scott Gilmour - Generational Change, Building Connections, and the I Have a Dream Trust

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Catching Up With - 05 - Aaron Hendry - Still Kicking Back at Youth Homelessness

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96. Ken Clearwater - The Royal Commission of Inquiry, Healing from Abuse, and Changes that Must Be Made

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95. Jemma and Shane Clifton - Gender Affirmation, Spinal Cord Injury, and a Life of Change and Love

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94. Tim Whitaker - Deconstruction, Loss and Gain, and the Breadth of Christian Perspectives

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93. Chris Clarke - Hope, Open Hands, and Faith and Belief in Aotearoa

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92. Dr Kirsty Moore - Self-harm, Hope, and Being There for the One in Five

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Catching Up With - 04 - James Harris - Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimages

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91. Bridie Boyd - Mental Health, Holding Hope for Others, and Knowing You Are Valuable

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90. Caz and Em - The Bloody Bible, Power and Control, and Using Privilege Well

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89. Dr. Pauline Stewart - Family Drug Support, Evidence Based Practice, and the Opportunities of A.I.

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88. Voice of the Martyrs - Love for the Hurting, Being Family, and the Courage of the Persecuted

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Catching Up With - 03 - Jeremy Faumuinā

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87. Ruth Schmidt - Fired for Taking a Stand, and What Happens Next

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86. Sophie Fasi-Mohenoa - Israel/Palestine, Peace-making, and Christians for Peace Aotearoa

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85. Donna Dyson - Losing Sight, Gaining Vision, and Finding Your Spark

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84. Orange Sky - Brodie and Raina - Laundry, Showers, and the Joy of Volunteering

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Catching Up With - 02 - Julia Grace

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83. Steff Fenton - Transgender and Christian, and the Gender Expansiveness of God

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82. Lisa Maathuis - Periods, Poverty, and the Dignity of it All

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81. Sarah Page - Inequality, Free Joy, and the Collective Art of Kindness

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Catching Up With - 01 - Te Karere Whitiao Scarborough

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80. Bruce Pilbrow - Transforming Organisations, Empathy, and the Spirit of Adventure

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79. Liz Cooledge Jenkins - Nice Churchy Patriarchy, Minority Voices, and Acknowledging Our Humanity

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78. Meg Cowan - Sex Coaching, Purity Culture, and Connecting to the Goodness of Your Body

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77. Amanda Pilbrow - Faith and Sexuality, Cognitive Dissonance, and Questions as Holy Invitations

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76. Mike Maeshiro - Bethel, Coming Out, and Leaning In to Your Discomfort

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75. Amelie Coggan - OCD, the Business of Making a Difference, and the Little Joys Along the Way

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74. Nick Allwright - Caring for the Dead, Helping the Living, and Looking After Yourself

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73. The Changes Ahead Podcast Takes Over - Creativity, Justice, and the Kingdom

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72. James Beck - Ngā Here, Eco Churches, and Pockets of Heaven on Earth

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71. Heather Roberts - Chronic Fatigue, Modern Day Slavery, and Just Kai

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70. Nigel Yeoh - General Practice, Police Medical Officer, and Loving People as People

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69. Michael Frost - Science, Suffering, and When Life and Faith Go Off Script

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68. Katy Rowden - Good Bitches Baking and the Reciprocal Nature of Kindness

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67. Kath Bee - Joy, Humans Being, and Knowing You’re Amazing

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66. Keren Maxwell - Sexuality, Tics, and Parenting with Empathy

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65. Corinne Haines - Leading Through Challenge, Regeneration, and the Christchurch City Mission

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64. Audible Arts Special

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63. Dickson Whānau - Generosity, Creativity, and How to Make Their Day

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62. Naomi Toilalo - Whānau Kai, Being Brave, and the Spirit of Giving

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61. Scottie Reeve - Community, Compassion, and How to Walk by Moonlight

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60. Puna Wano-Bryant - Māori Justice, a Time to Heal, and Remembering Parihaka

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59. Mohamed Hassan - March 15, The Middle East, and How to Be a Bad Muslim

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58. Dr Amy Kenny - My Body is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church

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57. Tash McGill Takes Over - Inclusion, Changing My Mind, and Three Things to Know

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56. Donald Scott - Birds, Silence, and the Interconnectedness of All Things

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55. Hannah Hardy-Jones - Postpartum Bipolar, Digital Kites, and Global Impact

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54. Sel Leigh - Decolonising Business, Having Impact, and Knowing You’re Worth It

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53. Jared Byas - Shifting Faith, Being ’Right’, and The Bible For Normal People

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52. Alex and Matt Wild - Chiropractic, Community, and a Generous Connectedness

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51. Stuart Ennor - Kairos Food Rescue, Building Relationships, and He Tangata, He Tangata, He Tangata

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50. Michal Bush aka Music with Michal - Children’s Music, Seeing the Good, and Changing the Atmosphere

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49. Age Palmer - Addington Coffee Co-op, West Bengal, and the Business of Doing Good

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48. Carey Thomas - Education, White Fragility, and Becoming Pākehā

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47. Craig Watson - Earthquake Recovery, Diverse Church, and Being Gay and Christian in Aotearoa

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46. Gen Mora - OCD, Eating Disorders, and Voices of Hope

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45. Matt Renata - Belonging, Indigenous Theology, and Ihumātao

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44. Olivia Shivas - Disability, Media, and What’s Wrong With You

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43. Steven Moe - Law, Seeds, and Maximum Impact

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42. Charlotte Cummings Takes Over - Imperfect Parenting, Mental Health, and Finding the Good

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41. Jeff Chu - Sexuality, Love for the Hateful, and Wholehearted Faith

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40. Petra Bagust - Media Moments, Napalese Tears, and the Beauty of Discomfort

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39. Jay Geldard - Broken Villages, Defeating Villains, and Standing Up Together

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38. Sarah West - Priest, Protests, and Dirty Justice

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37. Dylan Jones - Stories, Media For Good, and Holy Moments

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36. Mataio Brown - Hair, Healing, and She is Not Your Rehab

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35. Courtney Manu - Followers, Finance, and Showing Up for Family

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34. Dietrich Soakai - Knowing Yourself, Speaking Your Truth, and Being a Voyce

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33. James Harris - Human Dignity, Chess with Asylum Seekers, and Healing in the Australian Outback

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32. Lis Rate-Smith - Art, Addiction, and Printing in Prison

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31. Joel McKerrow - Creativity, Spirituality, and Seeking Justice

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30. Naomi Nicholas - Waitangi, Four Eyes, and Learning Without Consuming

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29. Shane Claiborne - Mother Teresa, Beating Guns, and Holy Mischief

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28. April McLennan - Equipping Youth for Lives of Passion and Purpose

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27. Les and Alan Dickson - Helping Others, Old Shoes, and What You Learn About Yourself

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26. Alanna Chapman - Wine, Slavery, and Making a Difference

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25. Andrew Gardener - Justice, Sperm Counts, and a Broken Hallelujah

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24. Lady Ranapiri-Kupa - Breaking Intergenerational Cycles of Imprisonment

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23. David Hayward @nakedpastor - Stripping Bare the Barriers to Faith

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22. Hannah Sheath - Paramedic: Saving Lives, Surviving Trauma

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21. Andrew Judd - Recovering Racist

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Episode 20: Andy - Xmas, Relationship, Whānau

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Episode 19 - Michael Kettle - Beautify Waitara: Serving Community

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Episode 18 - Lisa Mead - Accounting for At-Risk Kids

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Episode 17 - Caz Tod-Pearson - The Simple Way

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Episode 16 - Manny Koks - A Theology of Hope and Disability pt. 2

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Episode 15 - Manny Koks - A Theology of Hope and Disability pt. 1

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Episode 14 - Kat Poi - Courageous Conversations About Race

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Episode 13 - Michelle Green - 30 Years Without Painting: Reclaiming the Lost Arts

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Episode 12 - Spanky Moore Takes Over - What Do We Do With Our Power

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Bonus Episode - Blair Ashdowne - Personal and Professional Resilience pt 2

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Episode 11 - Aaron Hendry - Ending Youth Homelessness

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Episode 10 - Te Karere Whitiao Scarborough

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Episode 9 - Blair Ashdowne

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Episode 8 - Dr Jeremy Baker

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Episode 7 - Jeremy Faumuinā

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Episode 6 - Jared Yeoward

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Episode 5 - Julia Grace

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Episode 4 - Frank Richie

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Episode 3 - Emma Chilvers

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Episode 2 - Ben Scott

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Episode 1 - Carey Ewing

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