This was such a FUN chat 😆 @aleisha.liebezeit you are a joy!! Howeverrr it wasn’t all dail up, MSN and bonding over shared millennial teen cringe… I really loved where this conversation went - an honest chat about emotional dependance, prayer and the danger of awakening love before it’s time. 🙏 Enjoy ‘My Millenial Christian Dating Experience’ with @aleisha.liebezeit OUT NOW on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.. #millennials #christiandating #nzchristian #nostalgia #braces

I’m joined by Aleisha Liebezeit for a fun and very honest conversation about growing up Christian and the tangle of Christian dating. We’re reminiscing on growing up as a millennial Christian, making her faith her own as a teenager, and even how she “stalked” her future husband and got his number at 13! But behind the funny stories is a much deeper conversation about teenage relationships, heartbreak, and learning to keep God at the centre. We talk about getting emotionally dependent on another person, dating non-Christians, the influence of romantic books and movies, and what Aleisha now thinks about “not awakening love before its time.” We also chat about prayer and the beautiful reminder that God cares about the little things in our lives. This is an honest, funny and encouraging conversation about faith, relationships and trusting God with our desires. 0:00 - Welcome & Introducing Alicia 2:55 - Growing Up Christian: Faith, Family & Answered Prayers 8:00 - Growing Up as a Christian & Making Faith Your Own 17:00 - Secret Dating: Navigating Teenage Relationships 21:20 - Christian Romance Books: Helpful or Harmful? 24:09 - Christian Dating: Navigating Relationships as a Teenager 32:50 - Can Relationships Get in the Way of Your Relationship With God? 34:00 - Alicia’s Thoughts on Christian Romance Books & Movies

Purpose isn’t the same as importance. God’s kingdom is different 🥹 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 18:3-4 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - Mark 10:43-45 ‘Ep 216 - Insights on Purpose: It’s Not What You Think’ is out now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts ✌️ #purpose #importance #meaning #christiansofinstagram #nzchristian

What if finding your purpose isn’t about discovering one big thing God wants you to do? In this ‘Insights’ episode, we’re starting today by discussing the recent spectator ban at Saturday netball in Tauranga. Then Laura and I unpack what purpose really looks like for a Christian, reflecting on Ine-Marí Venter’s story of identity, netball and learning to glorify God through her sport. We explore why we can put so much pressure on ourselves to “figure out” our purpose, why purpose doesn’t equal importance, and why both Christians and people in the world can have such a deep craving for purpose and significance. Your purpose isn’t necessarily a title, career or big calling. It’s bigger than that - and it starts with knowing Christ, glorifying God and faithfully living for Him right where you are. You don’t have to wait for a special calling or anointing to start living out God’s purposes for your life. 0:26 - Welcome 0:58 - Tauranga Netball Drama & Christian Perspectives on Sport 4:52 - Transparency Around Our Podcast Funding 15:04 - Recap: Faith, Netball & Finding Your Purpose 15:39 - When Sport Becomes Your Whole Life 18:43 - What Is Our Purpose as Christians? To Glorify God 20:58 - Purpose vs Importance: What’s the Difference? 23:08 - Why Are We Searching for Purpose? Culture, Christianity & Identity 24:39 - Do Christians Have One Big Purpose? Understanding God’s Calling 28:34 - Keep Your Eyes on God: Finding Stability When Life Changes 32:15 - Where Does Your Identity Come From? 34:09 - Is Finding Your Purpose Why We Come to Christ?

If you’re playing for Christ, you’re playing for the most important person in the world! No greater motivation to give your best than that… #motivation #sport #netball #nz #southafrica

This is how @inemariventer gives glory to God… kneeling at the end of every game. Win or lose the glory goes to Him. I love that 🥹 Part 2 of our chat with Ine-Mari Venter is out now!! Click the link in bio to watch/listen now 🫶 #netball #glorytogod #witness #podcast #christian

In Part 2 of our chat with professional netballer Ine-Marí Venter, we dive deeper into her journey in professional sport, from the highs of representing South Africa at the Commonwealth Games to the disappointment of being benched, losing her contract and eventually reaching a point where she almost walked away from netball. Ine-Marí shares how God changed her why when it comes to netball, and how she has learned that her identity and worth cannot be found in her performance, selection or success. We also chat about what it looks like to be unashamed about your faith in the sporting world, and of course, why she kneels after every single game - whether she wins or loses. Thank you Ine-Mari for this beautiful testimony! 0:52 – Ine-Marí Venter’s Journey to the Commonwealth Games 6:26 – What Is It Like Playing Netball at the Commonwealth Games? 7:19 – Did Ine-Marí Meet Netball Legend Irene van Dyke? 10:11 – The Future of Ine-Marí’s Professional Netball Career 10:35 – How Does Faith Affect Her Netball Career? 12:27 – Why Ine-Marí Kneels After Every Netball Game 15:26 – Christian Faith in Professional Sport: South Africa vs New Zealand 18:08 – Facing Negative Reactions to Being Open About Faith 19:55 – What If God Took Netball Away? 25:11 – Can Your Faith Impact Others Through Sport? 26:57 – What Does Ine-Marí Want People to Know About Jesus? 27:55 – How Does Ine-Mari Live Your Faith Outside of Sunday?

You’re not gross. Sin is gross. Give it to Christ 🙏 And yes we are going there…. 🫣 ‘Insights on M*sturbation, Purity & What The Bible Says’ is out now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. #gross #sin #christ #purity #christian

In this Insights episode, Laura and I are going places we honestly never thought we’d go on the podcast... Starting today by reacting to some intense videos from Abolitionists Rising and the discussion around abortion, conviction, compassion and the beautiful truth that forgiveness is found in Christ. Then we're unpacking our conversation with Ine-Mari Venter, particularly her incredibly honest story about pornography, masturbation, and finding freedom in Christ. This gets real, awkward and probably a little more personal than usual as we talk about sexual sin, lust, marriage, temptation and why Christians need to be willing to talk about the things we’d rather keep hidden. We look at what Scripture does (and doesn’t) say, why purity is a fight of the faith, and most importantly, why you are not alone in your struggle. Sin loses its power when we bring it into the light, and there is forgiveness, grace and freedom in Christ. 0:40 – Welcome back 1:07 – What’s going on in the online Christian space 10:07 – Reacting to Ine-Mari’s episode: a recap 11:35 – Laura’s initial thoughts 13:30 – Can women struggle with pornography & masturbation addiction? 15:50 – All sin is shameful 16:50 – Why is sexual sin so taboo? 17:45 – Purity is a fight 20:17 – “I never thought we’d be talking about masturbation…” 21:43 – Sin is gross, not you 22:05 – Is masturbation a sin? My thoughts 24:41 – The negative effects of masturbation addiction 27:00 – Have Laura and I struggled with masturbation? 30:21 – Does masturbation promote self-centred pleasure? 34:11 – What does the Bible say about masturbation? 41:44 – Laura’s final thoughts 47:04 – Conclusion