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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 podcast is that as I ask my guests about the ways they encounter God, often right in front of me, they start to encounter him. Suddenly, their tone of voice changes, their speech slows right down, and a look of understanding comes across their face. As the scripture promises, if we reach out for him, we will find him. Tune in each Wednesday at 10.30am and listen live to Where Do You Find God on yoursanctuary.nz Hosted & Produced by Lizzie Oakes Audio Engineer Scott Gillen Where Do You Find God Theme Song written and performed by Chris Dawson

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Where Sarah O'Neil - AKA Sarah The Gardener Finds God In The Garden

2026/09/22

'The Bible is a really, really good garden guide'. Sarah the Gardener is an award-winning garden blogger, speaker, and international gardening author who finds God in the garden. More than simply growing plants, Sarah believes gardening teaches us to slow down and move at the garden's pace, something many of us could benefit from in today's busy world. She recognises that time spent in a garden nourishes not only the plants around us but also our bodies, minds, and souls. www.instagram.com/wheredoyoufindgodpodcast Support Where Do You Find God?: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Where Friday Fumbilwa Finds God In The Divine Serendipities".

2026/09/08

"I find God in the divine serendipities". What happens when life suddenly takes you somewhere you never planned to go? Pastor Friday Fumbilwa was living in Zambia, on his way to America, when 9/11 changed everything. The borders closed — and unexpectedly, he ended up in New Zealand. 25 years on, we talk about unexpected journeys, closed doors, and finding God in the middle of chaos. Listen in 4.30pm today at yoursanctuary.nz or wherever you get your podcasts Check out our Instagram page www.instagram.com/wheredoyoufindgodpodcast Support Where Do You Find God?: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Rachel Afeaki- Taumoepeau Finds God in Leadership & Being Comfortable in Your Own Skin

2026/08/25

'How do I see the gold in people? That's how God has created me to be.' Rachel Afeaki - Taumoepeau is of Tongan & Ngati Awa descent. She is based in Kirikiriroa/Hamilton and heads up the Hamilton Prayer Breakfast. Rachel has 20 plus years in governance and her career spans across the public, private & community sectors - always with a heart for equity, wellbeing and cross-cultural connection. Rachel talks of representing God in places of leadership and being comfortable in her own skin. Support Where Do You Find God?: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Campbell Forlong Finds God In Long Distance Running

2026/08/11

'Running doesn't change me but running creates the space and the pause and the movement for change'. Campbell Forlong, aka Soul Runner is a long distant runner who ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks. Having worked as a pastor & community worker he is now for filling a lifelong dream of working as a builder. Campbell talks of the ways he finds God and a life changing experience he had while running in Akaroa. To order his book go here Soulrunner NZ Support Where Do You Find God?: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Julia A' Bell Finds God in Poverty, Suffering & Cleaning Her Teeth

2026/07/28

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 that bring practical hope and lasting change to vulnerable communities. An honest & heartfelt conversation where Lizzie & Julia discover they have a lot in common (beyond the curly hair, let the fro go - Julia!). Click on the links to find out more about Julia and Convoy of Hope. Support Where Do You Find God?: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Dr Steve Elers Maori Anglican Priest & Academic Finds God

2026/07/14

'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 Zealand, Steve shares an incredible story of gang members coming together in a church service and not retaliating after a murder because they sensed the presence of God. Steve shares of his personal practices of finding God but also how from living in Texas, his world view has expanded in terms of appreciating how different Christians express their faith. Support Where Do You Find God?: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Friendship Lab Founder Sheridan Voysey Finds God

2026/06/16

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, including writing for Our Daily Bread, a devotional read by 90 million people daily Sheridan is also the Founder of Friendship Lab and his TED X Talk “How To Start A Friendship Revolution” has reached over 44k views on You Tube. Support Where Do You Find God?: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Broadcaster Peter Shaw Finds God In Open-Heart Surgery

2026/05/26

‘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 Star Breakfast with Cathy Jenke. Peter went for a holiday break at the end of 2025. Having had some issues with shortness of breath and after a medical appointment he discovered he had a blocked artery and needed open heart surgery. Peter shares of the challenges he's faced from recovering from his surgery, how precious life is and of how important his faith in God has been to sustain him through this challenging season. Support Where Do You Find God?: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Rev Jessie , Anglican Priest & Digital Storyteller Finds God

2026/05/12

'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 just celebrated 22 years of sobriety. She communicates in a way that resonates deeply with her 35 000 followers. One of those followers being Lizzie Oakes the creator of this podcast. Lizzie is so thrilled that Rev Jessie said yes to coming and having this korero! Support Where Do You Find God?: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Scott Bell Finds God In Business (and other places too)

2026/04/28

'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 working in the market place and his heart for going on regular missions' trips. Support Where Do You Find God?: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Olympian Andrea Anacan Finds God

2026/04/14

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 | Karate (@andreaanacan) • Instagram photos and videos Support Where Do You Find God?: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Bishop Anne Van Gend Finds God

2026/03/31

'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 weight of the role she carries, knowing she can only perform it with God's strength & provides some down-to-earth tips on how to pray. Support Where Do You Find God?: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Author Jennifer Andrewes Finds God on the Via Francigena

2026/03/24

'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.au/Only-Way-Up-Foot-Rome-ebook/dp/B0GS Support Where Do You Find God?: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Jonathan Moody Speed Skater for Great Britain Finds God

2026/03/17

'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 summer he joined Lizzie on the podcast to talk about the highs and lows of elite sport and of how an earlier encounter with God changed everything for him in terms of his identity and self-worth. Support Where Do You Find God?: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Brook Turner Finds God in Thin Places & People's Pain

2026/03/10

'Get close to hardship and God turns up'. Brook Turner is the Director of Partnership Services at Vision west Community Trust. He shares of finding God in places he has visited (thin places) but also of finding God in the pain of the people that Vision West serve. Support Where Do You Find God?: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.