Videos

Julia Grace joins Lizzie on Afternoon Praise to talk about keeping joy alive in our everyday work. From a flight to Dunedin decades ago to a bright yellow front door, Julia shares why our brains normalise the extraordinary through hedonic adaptation, and offers a simple tool, Reflect, Select and Celebrate, to help us notice and hold onto gratitude for the things we once dreamed of. A warm, practical conversation about shifting from "I have to" to "I get to". | SANCTUARY SOCIALS ▶ Visit our WEBSITE: https://yoursanctuary.nz ▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yoursanctuary.nz/ ▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page: https://www.facebook.com/yoursanctuary.nz

Pastor Paul Sawry talk about those moments when you sense God nudging you to say or do something, and the fear, awkwardness, or busyness that so often gets in the way. Paul shares a raw personal story from a Christian festival, Nerida shares her own regret from a roadside moment, and together they unpack what it means to recognise the Holy Spirit's prompting and respond with courage next time. | SANCTUARY SOCIALS ▶ Visit our WEBSITE: https://yoursanctuary.nz ▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yoursanctuary.nz/ ▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page: https://www.facebook.com/yoursanctuary.nz

Pastor Paul Sawry joins the Morning Sanctuary to unpack what evangelism really looks like when it's done with gentleness and respect. Drawing on 1 Peter 3:15, Paul shares a moving story from planting a new church, where a simple act of kindness (giving out free coffee in a marketplace) opened the door to a powerful moment of prayer with a stranger going through immense grief and loss. Content note: this episode includes a personal story referencing bereavement and the loss of a loved one. Listener discretion is advised. | SANCTUARY SOCIALS ▶ Visit our WEBSITE: https://yoursanctuary.nz ▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yoursanctuary.nz/ ▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page: https://www.facebook.com/yoursanctuary.nz

The Morning Sanctuary talks with worship leader Paul Sawrey about what it really means to worship when you don't feel like it. Paul shares how the Psalms model honesty with God, and reflects on leading worship in unexpected places, including a prison chapel and a psychiatric ward, plus a personal story of worshipping alone as a teenager in the middle of the night. | SANCTUARY SOCIALS ▶ Visit our WEBSITE: https://yoursanctuary.nz ▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yoursanctuary.nz/ ▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page: https://www.facebook.com/yoursanctuary.nz

Ever feel like the smallest thing pushes you over the edge? Julia Grace shares the "Muppet Bucket" analogy, a simple but powerful way to understand why our patience sometimes runs dry. In this Happiness Hack, discover the ABC approach to recognising when you're depleted, being honest about how you're feeling, and finding practical ways to refill your emotional bucket before burnout takes over. | SANCTUARY SOCIALS ▶ Visit our WEBSITE: https://yoursanctuary.nz ▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yoursanctuary.nz/ ▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page: https://www.facebook.com/yoursanctuary.nz

Lizzie sits down with Sue Van Schreven from Orphans Aid International to talk about 22 years of serving orphaned and abandoned children through volunteer-run op shops, overseas projects, and a whole lot of heart. From Hamilton to Dunedin, discover how everyday New Zealanders are making a global difference and how you can get involved. Orphans Aid International op shops are located in Hamilton, Palmerston North, Whanganui, Invercargill, and Dunedin, with a Christchurch location coming soon. Visit their website to learn more or apply to volunteer. | SANCTUARY SOCIALS ▶ Visit our WEBSITE: https://yoursanctuary.nz ▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yoursanctuary.nz/ ▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page: https://www.facebook.com/yoursanctuary.nz

Pastor Paul Sawrey joins Lee and Nerida on Sanctuary Morning to talk about everyday evangelism - the kind that happens in your street, at the pub, and with your neighbours. From a simple question ("What's the one thing I can pray for?") to a pub owner in tears, this conversation will encourage you to step outside the Christian bubble and start living your faith where it counts. | SANCTUARY SOCIALS ▶ Visit our WEBSITE: https://yoursanctuary.nz ▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yoursanctuary.nz/ ▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page: https://www.facebook.com/yoursanctuary.nz

Paul Sawrey joins Nerida and Lee to talk about the courage it takes to share your faith in everyday moments. From a coffee with the founder of 24-7 Prayer to praying for hundreds of strangers on the streets, Paul shares what it looks like to make evangelism normal, natural, and full of the Holy Spirit. | SANCTUARY SOCIALS ▶ Visit our WEBSITE: https://yoursanctuary.nz ▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yoursanctuary.nz/ ▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page: https://www.facebook.com/yoursanctuary.nz

Ever noticed how some people just make you feel calmer without even trying? Julia Grace joins Lizzie to unpack co-regulation, the science of how we help settle each other's nervous systems. Julia shares her simple ABCD framework so you can be that calming presence for the people around you, even when you're not feeling calm yourself. | SANCTUARY SOCIALS ▶ Visit our WEBSITE: https://yoursanctuary.nz ▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yoursanctuary.nz/ ▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page: https://www.facebook.com/yoursanctuary.nz