Sunday Sanctuary with Petra Bagust

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1. Reclaiming Wonder (with the Makers & Mystics podcast)

   9 Nov 2024 · 57 min

   Sunday Sanctuary has teamed up with the Makers and Mystics podcast to bring you this episode on reclaiming wonder! Stephen Roach from Makers and Mystics is Petra's guest on this episode of Sunday Sanctuary as they…

2. Wrestling with Contentment

   26 Oct 2024 · 58 min

   Considering the number of people who are constantly chasing after contentment, you'd think someone would have found a tried and true formula by now, right? Unfortunately, it seems we need to keep looking, if such a…

3. Confession

   12 Oct 2024 · 51 min

   For a practice with a long history in legal and religious settings, on this episode of Sunday Sanctuary, Petra Bagust goes looking for the benefits of bringing confession into more regular, everyday use. What…

4. Paths of Connection with the Divine

   28 Sep 2024 · 56 min

   What do you do to feel most connected with God? One way that many of us grew up with is the idea of 'quiet time' where you physically sit still and quiet. While there is still value in this practice (just ask friend of…

5. Ka Mua, Ka Muri or Walking into the Future Facing Backwards

   14 Sep 2024 · 52 min

   Ka mua, ka muri. To walk into the future facing backwards. What exactly does that mean? If you let your imagination explore that idea for a second you might start to get an idea. How do we, specifically pākehā New…

6. Cultivating Community

   31 Aug 2024 · 51 min

   What communities are you part of? What does being involved in community mean for your life? Those are two of the core questions in this episode of Sunday Sanctuary. Whether we see ourselves as being community members…

7. Re-enchantment

   17 Aug 2024 · 58 min

   Re-enchantment, de-magification, however you want to put it, there are many people who are looking to embrace the wilder side of life and faith. Good friend of the show Rev Frank Ritchie is currently on a journey to…

8. Life's Winters

   3 Aug 2024 · 1 h 02 min

   We're in the middle of the winter season here in Aotearoa New Zealand right now, but have you ever gone through a time in life that felt like a winter? They can arrive following a death, a job loss, a disappointment,…

9. Ūkaipō and Thin Spaces

   20 Jul 2024 · 49 min

   This episode is for three groups of people: 1) Those who have stumbled across a place where it felt like heaven was especially close 2) Those who have a place meaningful to them where they find themselves replenished…

10. Fear of the Future

    6 Jul 2024 · 56 min

    Sometimes it feels like the world is in a precarious place. It can be easy to fear what the future holds. Is it healthy to hold on to a certain amount of fear? Does is galvanise us to act? And if so, how much is too…

11. Garden Variety Forgiveness

    22 Jun 2024 · 53 min

    Holding a grudge is a tantalising temptation. Especially when someone has clearly wronged us. After all, they deserve to be held accountable for what they did, right? In this episode, Petra and her guests explore what…

12. Living in a Noisy World

    8 Jun 2024 · 41 min

    We're surrounded by a lot of noise. Whether it's literal noise such as traffic and people's chatter or metaphorical noise in the form of a neverending supply of media, art and social content, it can be hard to cut…

13. Death: The Final Taboo

    25 May 2024 · 52 min

    Let's be real, death is not something that most of us are comfortable talking about. Who wants to think about the death of family or friends until we absolutely have to? As it turns out, beginning to talk about death…

14. Starting Over in a New Place

    11 May 2024 · 48 min

    There is a special sort of unsettled feeling reserved for moving to a new place, even if it's just across town. The destabilisation that so often comes with a new locale can linger for a while as we re-establish where…

15. Disappointment, What's It Good For?

    27 Apr 2024 · 41 min

    When was the last time you faced disappointment? When you look back at that time, did it seem like the feeling sat with you for a long time? Disappointment is one of those feelings most of us would love to move along…

16. Running Your Own Race

    13 Apr 2024 · 48 min

    We've all heard the saying that comparison is the thief of joy. But have you ever thought about how many different areas of our lives it applies to? We can spend so much of our time worrying that we aren't keeping up…

17. Just... Why?

    30 Mar 2024 · 55 min

    Wouldn't it be nice to just have all the answers? We're sure you've had moments of wishing it was possible to skip all of the tension and uncertainty, replacing it with sure-footed confidence. Unfortunately, that is…

18. The Light and Shade of Life

    16 Mar 2024 · 45 min

    Isn't it so true that as we journey through this thing called life that we are often experiencing both highs and lows at the very same time, usually colliding into each other? Like going home for a holiday but then…

19. What Was I Made For?

    2 Mar 2024 · 45 min

    In this first episode of Sunday Sanctuary for the year, we ask the question - what on earth are we alive for? Is there such a thing as a 'calling'? If so, how do we find out what it is for ourselves? Join Petra Bagust…

20. Finding Wonder Where You Least Expect It

    23 Dec 2023 · 35 min

    T'was the day before Christmas, and all through the house Many a creature was stirring, even the mouse The jobs were all done in a hurry, but also with care In the hope that some peace soon would be there In the…

21. Stuck in the Waiting Room

    9 Dec 2023 · 1 h 02 min

    We all have something in our lives that seems to be taking it's sweet time to arrive or happen. What are you waiting for? You could be waiting for any number of things, but on this episode of Sunday Sanctuary, Petra…

22. A Quick Update + Poem

    25 Nov 2023 · 12 min

    Kia ora whanau! We're just jumping in here with a short update about Sunday Sanctuary. Don't worry! The show isn't stopping, we're just taking a week off. As it happens, the combination of a large workload and…

23. Burning the Candle at Both Ends

    11 Nov 2023 · 1 h 13 min

    How much is left in your 'tank'? Do you feel as though you are beginning to move towards being overwhelmed or have you in fact burnt out? No matter how you are feeling, welcome. Yes, that includes you, the person who…

24. When Nothing's Going Right, It's Nacho Day

    28 Oct 2023 · 1 h 09 min

    How's your day been today? No really, has it gone well or has today just not been your day? If today has just not been going the way you'd like, this episode is for you. Nacho Day (try saying it like not your day) is…

25. Art & Soul: Created to be Creative

    14 Oct 2023 · 1 h 16 min

    Do you see yourself as a creative person? Sure, not everyone can be a musician or a sculptor but I wonder if your answer would change if you considered all of the things you do that aren't typically thought of as…

26. Perfetcionism: The Burden, The Brilliance, and How to Plan your Escape

    30 Sep 2023 · 1 h 11 min

    The drive for perfection can be such a blessing and a curse, can't it? What seems like trying for the best can actually end up destroying our enjoyment of the process, not to mention how it feels when our self imposed…

27. New Beginnings

    16 Sep 2023 · 1 h 17 min

    It's officially Spring! The designated season of daffodils, lambs, and new beginnings...or is it? Join Petra as she explores that squishy period of time where one part of life ends and another starts. As it turns out,…

28. Sacred Goodbyes: The Rituals We Use to Grieve

    2 Sep 2023 · 1 h 16 min

    Times of grieving can be so difficult to face and unpredictable in how they present. A question that's also been on our minds for a while is 'have you ever felt the expectation to finish grieving once the funeral is…

29. Stupid, Annoying Gratitude

    19 Aug 2023 · 1 h 04 min

    What's your attitude towards gratitude? For some it flows easily, which for those of us who find gratitude more difficult to summon can be a bit frustrating! No matter how you feel about gratitude, join Petra as she…

30. Your Body is Spiritual Too (Part 1): Exploring the Mind/Spirit-Body Divide

    5 Aug 2023 · 1 h 17 min

    Have you ever looked past your reflection in the mirror and been able to see your body as truly part of who you are? Do you consider your physical body to be spiritual? Join Petra Bagust on this episode as she…

31. An Introduction to the Spiritual Practice of Silence

    22 Jul 2023 · 1 h 30 min

    Join us for a contemplative exploration as we delve into the spiritual practice of silence. Paradoxical, isn't it? Yet, we hope that by the end of this episode, you'll find yourself better prepared to try and perhaps…

32. Brave Conversations

    8 Jul 2023 · 1 h 09 min

    Brave conversations are not easy to have! They so often seem like they will require more from us than we can give. How can we approach these discussions well? What does a positive outcome look like? In this episode,…

33. Loneliness is Telling Me Something

    24 Jun 2023 · 1 h 15 min

    TW: Suicidal ideation In this episode, Petra Bagust explores loneliness and our need to belong. What is our loneliness telling us? She is joined by community leader David Letele (aka Brown Buttanbean), who opens up…

34. The Kindness of Strangers

    10 Jun 2023 · 1 h 15 min

    Can you think of a time when you experienced kindness from a stranger? Perhaps a tank of petrol paid for when your credit card didn't work, or an offer to help carry your stroller up a flight of stairs? What is it…

35. When Has Food Felt Like Love?

    27 May 2023 · 1 h 09 min

    When has food felt like love to you? And what food feels like love for you? Is it your favourite soup ready on the stove upon your return to your childhood home? A carrot cake couriered to you for your birthday? Food…

36. Messy Motherhood

    13 May 2023 · 1 h 04 min

    Mother's Day is messy. Whether you're a mother, someone waiting to become a mother, a daughter missing her mother, and more - let's file this one under the 'both, and' days, shall we? A day of delight for some and a…

37. The Miracle of the Mundane

    29 Apr 2023 · 58 min

    What is something mundane that brings you joy? Is it clean sheets? A cup of hot tea in your favourite mug? Hearing the rain on your rooftop? Passing that same familiar landmark everyday? Most of our lives is lived in…

38. When Life Doesn't Go As Planned (Easter Sunday)

    8 Apr 2023 · 1 h 06 min

    Before the loss of our radio station, we had this very special Easter Sunday show planned and so we decided to make it as a podcast episode anyway. This Sunday, we talk about when things don't go as planned (like when…

39. Comparative Suffering

    25 Mar 2023 · 1 h 35 min · S1 E6

    "It sucks but I don't have it as bad as..." We talked about comparative suffering this week - "feeling the need to see our own suffering in light of other people's pain. With this perspective, we start to rank our…

40. Rest as Rebellion

    20 Mar 2023 · 1 h 40 min · S1 E5

    What is your go-to way to rest? And what do you feel after you've done? Refreshed? A little guilty? This week we talked about rest - and how in this fast-paced life and its constant invitations to do more and be more,…

41. Todd Muller on the pressure of politics

    18 Mar 2023 · 13 min · S1 E5 · Bonus

    Todd Muller joined Petra to chat about the pressure that comes with politics. Their conversation touched on the scale of the job of National leader and the challenges he faced.

42. Efeso Collins on Freedom for Young People Involved in Ram Raids

    11 Mar 2023 · 17 min · S1 E4 · Bonus

    Fa'anānā Efeso Collins joined Petra to chat about freedom. Their conversation touched on what freedom looks like for young people that have been involved with ram raids.

43. The Paradox of Freedom

    11 Mar 2023 · 1 h 45 min · S1 E4

    When was the last time you felt free? Was it swimming in the ocean with the waves lapping at you? Was it at the recent Harry Styles concert singing alongside everyone while waving torch lights? (As one listener said!)…

44. Friendship Across the Divide

    4 Mar 2023 · 1 h 40 min · S1 E3

    We all form friendships that cross various divides - age, ethnicity, gender, politics... whatever! This week we explore the rich ways these friendships enhance our lives and our community. Our guests this week…

45. Common Ground: Chlöe Swarbrick & Brooke van Velden - extended audio

    4 Mar 2023 · 13 min · S1 E3 · Bonus

    In our Common Ground segment, we get together two people who seem to be poles apart, and see what they might have in common. The Act Party's Brooke van Velden and The Green Party's Chlöe Swarbrick joined Petra to chat…

46. A Celebration of Doubt

    26 Feb 2023 · 1 h 41 min · S1 E2

    Too often, as humans, we're expected to know things. Certainty is celebrated. Confidence is sexy, right? Well, today more than simply acknowledging our doubt, let's see if we can celebrate it. Our guests this week…

47. Hā ki roto, hā ki waho (Breathe in, breathe out)

    20 Feb 2023 · 1 h 41 min · S1 E1

    In light of the week we’ve had as a country, this week’s theme is hā ki roto, hā ki waho - breathe in, breathe out. Sometimes the smallest actions can be very significant, powerful and important.