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Where Do You Find God?

Rhema Media

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 4.30pm 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

Where Friendship Lab Founder Sheridan Voysey Finds God

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=linkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 16

23 min

Where Broadcaster Peter Shaw Finds God In Open-Heart Surgery

‘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=linkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 26

15 min

Where Rev Jessie , Anglican Priest & Digital Storyteller Finds God

'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=linkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12

16 min

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

'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=linkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 28

19 min

Where Olympian Andrea Anacan Finds God

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 videosSupport Where Do You Find God?: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=linkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 14

15 min

Where Bishop Anne Van Gend Finds God

'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=linkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31

17 min

Where Author Jennifer Andrewes Finds God on the Via Francigena

'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=linkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 24

13 min

Where Jonathan Moody Speed Skater for Great Britain Finds God

'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=linkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 17

14 min

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

'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=linkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 10

16 min

Where Tom Francis Broadcaster with A Deep Love of the Word of God Finds God

'It's God who does the work and he's been doing it from the beginning of creation & we're part of that process'. Tom Francis is a radio broadcaster with Rhema Media.  Having started his work life off as a mechanic with the AirForce, he has also worked as an ambulance driver.  These days he is the day show host on Sanctuary Radio.  Tom shares his heart for studying the word of God and the joy of discovering that God himself is to be found there.       Support Where Do You Find God?: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=linkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 3

11 min