Outside of Sunday

Hey Outsiders! In todays Insights episode, Laura and I are unpacking a few big conversations happening in the Christian world, from concerns about false teaching to the difficult questions surrounding justice, forgiveness and shunning. We start by looking at some recent conversations in the online Christian space, including John and Korey Cooper from Skillet speaking with Alisa Childers about church abuse and the New Apostolic Reformation. We then reflect on our conversation with Rosanna Over...

Apologies for the not perfect audio... (we had an audio system failure during the recording). Thanks for your understanding! Rosie Overcomer is back on the podcast! It’s always such a joy to catch up with Rosie. Thirteen years ago, she and her family fled Gloriavale, and since then, Rosie has continued to advocate for those still inside and those rebuilding their lives outside. In this episode, Rosie shares a personal update, from running the Sydney Half Marathon to writing her upcomin...

We kick things off today with a blind reaction to the new Narnia trailer (we have thoughts), before getting into some more serious questions about spiritual abuse and biblical discernment. Reflecting on our conversation with Liz Gregory from the Gloriavale Leavers Support Trust, Laura and I chat about red flags in Christian communities, how Scripture can be twisted or used to control people, and why asking questions doesn’t automatically mean you have a “critical spirit.” We also talk about ...

What does it take to help someone leave Gloriavale - and what happens once they’re out? In this episode, we’re joined by Liz Gregory from the Gloriavale Leavers Trust, who shares the remarkable story of a network of Christians working behind the scenes to help people leave the religious fundamentalist NZ cult: Gloriavale. Through secret phones, late-night conversations and a commitment to sharing the gospel, this network has helped people find a way out and a new beginning. Since the Trust b...

In this Insights episode, Laura and I reflect on Part 2 of our conversation with Bob McCoskrie, chatting about everything from Christian perspectives on politics and voting to independent media, social media algorithms, and whether our faith is shaping our worldview or the other way around. We also get into what it means to endure through difficult seasons, stand firm in our convictions, and raise children who will hold on to their faith even when it’s not the popular choice. Whether it’s po...