Faith Matters

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.

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.

Umberto and Jax talk the tapestry of marriage along with Maree and Denise on Becoming Unoffendable unpacking the healthy rhythm of stress.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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.

Pastor Roger unpacks questions around what happens when we die before Maree and Denise look at the way our environment shapes us.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Obstacles, gates, stepping off the track: the choices we make determine our story.

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.

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.

As we head into the New Year what would it look like to live 2026 coming from a place of peace?

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.

Enjoy Annette reading us a Christmas story, Roger joining us for Pastor's Corner and a testimony on Maree's Christmas miracle.

Umberto and Jax talk Christmas in this week's Marriage Matters then Maree and Denise explore the idea of healthy boundaries.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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]

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.

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.

Kick back and relax as Denise walks you through the process of transitioning well.

Pastor Roger answers a listener question about rest before Denise challenges you to unleash yourself. What does that mean? Take a listen and find out!

Why go to church? ...its a good question to ask..... join us this week as we talk ..Church.. Jesus.. Relationship and Community... what does it all mean?

We all have the ability to change so lets learn to be intentional in our relationships. There is still so much more to discover as we uncover ourselves to find the gold within.

What are the red flags ? How do we keep our kids safe online and out in the world.. be informed .. we are all needed to look after and protect our kids... Child sex trafficking is happening everywhere even in our beautiful backyard of Aotearoa.

If eternal life is free ...why do we take up offerings @ Church? Tune into Pastors Corner as we unpack this beaut question and find a point of difference in your own life!!

Umberto and Jax talk through the ins and outs of peace in marriage and giving each other space to transition. Then Maree and Denise chat about strength training and rest in relationships.

Join Pastor Roger for Pastor's Corner as we talk about our spirit's and then Maree and Denise explore blind spots in our relationships on Becoming Unoffendable.

Join Denise in studio as she talks about prayer as a place of meeting. More than just talking to God, learn how to invite him into your circumstance and hear from him too.

Training your mouth for marriage and Is it your story to tell? Maree chats with Jax and Umberto on Marriage Matters and with Denise on Becoming Unoffendable.

Pastor Roger talks about what in the world is going on in the middle east before Maree and Denise chat about the patterns we establish and their effects on Becoming Unoffendable.www.surfside.co.nz - two part series 'What in the World is going on?'https://www.facebook.com/share/1C4ntw9YhK/www.denise.nz

Umberto and Jax join Maree and Denise in studio to discuss dissolving anger in Marriage Matters along with Denise's blog So Close. [email protected]/profile.php?id=61558544630663www.denise.nzwww.corduroymarriagebuilders.com

Latest Podcast with Denise on FaithMatters ...Talking about Faith,Hope & Heart Have questions??? Email the team on [email protected]

Join Maree & Denise as we unpack Denise's weekly blog this week its all about 'A Royal Flush' and no we aren't talking about cards . Join us as we travel tthrough experinces and stories in ...Becoming Unoffendable !!

Join us as we unpack questions around God Faith and everything inbetween.Sometimes its just a matter of FaithMatters !

Join Maree and Roger for Pastor's Corner as he addresses a question of hearing a serious diagnosis for an unborn child. Then tune into this weeks blog on " Becoming Unoffenable" with Denise Gardner on the topic 'A Royal Flush' ... and we are not talking about cards !! Have a fab week and tune in next Friday 12 midday for more from the team@FaithMatters

Join Maree and Denise as they unpack a fable about how we see people by a local farmer.

It's a full house in the studio today Denise and Maree are both in studio along with Umberto and Jax with their tried and true wisdom on communication in marriage.

Join us this week as we unpack another tricky question on Pastors corner ..Does God hear our prayers? and why doesn't every prayer get answered ? ... the answers maybe not be what you expect... but maybe they will give you a new perspective and a fresh understanding on God/miracles and 'the bigger picture'.