In today’s Insight episode, we’re reflecting on part one of our chat with Charlotte and talking about why it’s so valuable to hear from believers across the Christian spectrum - different backgrounds, different traditions, and different stages of their walk with Jesus. But our main reflection today is all about Christian parenting. We dive into the swirl of online parenting advice, talk about why discipline isn’t the same as abuse, look at what Ephesians 6 teaches us, and chat through the difference between raising kids who truly love and know Jesus versus “good little Pharisees.” We also touch on our daily need for Jesus - not just to save us (justify) but to grow and shape (sanctify) both us and our children. Oh… AND we are redrawing our giveaway winner at the end. Congrats, Jacinda Corbett! 0:00 – Coming up 0:43 – Intro & welcome 2:02 – Note for new listeners 2:19 – Our core values: Equip, Unite, Reach 2:45 – Reflecting the body of Christ with our podcast guests 3:54 – Listening to other believers 6:12 – My initial reaction to Charlotte’s testimony (part 1) 6:29 – Charlotte’s Mum giving approval to share difficult things from her past 7:41 – Erin Brockavich, that you? 8:02 – End times prepping 8:50 – My main takeaway: Christian parenting 9:25 – Parenting today and positive parenting social media accounts and online resources 10:00 – Discipline is not abuse: abuse is abuse 10:18 – Ephesians 6:1–4 11:00 – When it’s ok for children to disobey 11:45 – Parents, train and instruct “in the Lord” 11:58 – My parenting role model 12:40 – The importance of nurturing and determining success as a parent 13:58 – Perfect Christian parenting influencers 14:57 – “I don’t want my children to grow into good little Pharisees” 16:29 – Inviting Jesus into disciplinary moments 18:56 – Justification and sanctification 21:43 – Redrawing our giveaway! Congratulations Jacinda Corbett

In part one of our chat with Mum and social media influencer Charlotte (@_charlotteemily__), she shares with us the story of her life - from a childhood marked by instability to the complicated journey of making sense of her past. Beginning with her Dad’s radical conversion and her parents’ early faith, Charlotte describes how that thread of belief remained through the years, even as her family drifted from church and home life grew increasingly unpredictable. She reflects on the impact of her Mum’s emotional affair, the breakdown of her parents’ marriage, and the role reversals that left her without the stability she needed to prepare for adulthood. As a teen, Charlotte struggled with self-worth, and her first serious relationship beginning in betrayal. When it ended, it triggered a season of rebellion - living in ways she knew weren’t good for her and distancing herself from God. Charlotte also opens up about learning the truth of her Mum’s second affair, her Mum secretly divorcing her Dad, and the shock of being asked to tell her Dad about the divorce. This conversation tells an honest, nuanced story - real, unembellished, and deeply human. It explores how a fragile thread of faith can pull someone through family trauma and rebellion, and what it looks like to slowly rebuild a life shaped by complicated beginnings. There’s more to come next week in part two, where we hear about Charlotte becoming a social media influencer, her marriage, living in Bali, having twins, dabbling in new age and psychic practices, the breakdown of her marriage, and her return to God. 0:00 – Welcome and introducing Charlotte 1:24 – How I connected with Charlotte 3:57 – Charlotte’s story beginning with her Dad’s radical conversion as a young man 5:35 – How one salvation can impact generations 6:20 – Mum’s Christian background 8:02 – Parent’s decision to leave ‘church’ 9:53 – Unstable childhood 18:15 – Mum’s emotional affair and parents separation 20:11 – Parent role reversal 24:24 – “There was no safety or stability” 25:50 – Mum decides to do a law degree 28:08 – Was Christianity modelled at all? 30:50 – Going to church as a teen and Charlotte’s personal faith 32:40 – Diminishing self worth as a teen 33:48 – Dad’s focus on end times 36:29 – Mum’s focus on keeping home troubles private 37:57 – Unprepared for adult life 39:03 – Charlotte’s deep desire to get married and have children 40:08 – First relationship and betrayal 48:48 – Learning to understand her past and to have the tools for the future 51:38 – Angry with God, rebelling, moving to Sydney 54:03 – Coming home to God 57:19 – The choice to stay in Australia or New Zealand 58:17 – Learning about Mum’s second affair 1:00:07 – Mum divorces Dad in secret and Charlotte is asked to tell her Dad about the divorce 1:02:50 – Living with her parents, losing her license

In today’s Insights episode, get ready for a relaxed (and slightly silly) chat sparked by our incredible previous guest, Riley Kehoe. From troll comments about my “hideous” Kiwi accent to why I genuinely believe Christians should be the most excited people at Christmas - it’s definitely tangent city, but I hope it blesses you and leaves you with a smile on your face. And while there’s plenty of light-heartedness, I also wanted to share the one big takeaway Riley’s story left me with: unity. Not just unity in the body of Christ, but unity within our own walk with the Lord. 0:00 - Coming up 0:45 - Welcome 3:50 - Troll comments on my New Zealand accent 6:27 - The difference between the New Zealand and Australian accent 9:15 - Christmas thoughts, Christians should be the most excited about the season 16:41 - You have no reason to NOT celebrate Christmas and Easter 17:47 - Christmas is NOT pagan 20:32 - My reflections on Riley’s episode: Unity 21:20 - Podcast recommendation: American and Charismatic Christianity with Andy Squires 21:47 - In Christianity we tend to divide 23:07 - My passion for unity 23:20 - Unity not just in the body of Christ, but in my own faith 25:08 - ‘Oceans’ is a litmus test 27:19 - I don’t think God hates poetry 28:08 - I JUDGED ‘Oceans’ 29:08 - The Bible references in ‘Oceans’

In part two of our chat with Riley, she opens up about the life-altering moments that shaped her faith - from the tsunami she survived in part one, to (in this episode) the split-second courage it took to help save a drowning man in the middle of a stormy ocean. Riley shares honestly about facing death head-on, what those moments revealed about God, and how they matured her walk with Jesus. We also dive into her journey through singleness - the difference between closed vs open singleness, and why she believes both marriage and singleness are gifts. Riley speaks candidly about the reality that marriage isn’t guaranteed, the beauty of trusting God with your story, and the freedom she’s discovered along the way. She also shares what inspires her to keep telling her story, what she’s been enjoying about podcasting, and how she chooses to live her faith outside of Sunday. Check out Rileys book and ministry at: www.rileywithcourage.com 0:00 – Previously 0:45 – Three seconds of courage 3:00 – Resuscitating drowned man in the middle of the ocean 4:50 – Walking away and reflecting on these huge events 10:00 – The reality of being faced with death 11:56 – Riley’s journey maturing in her faith 18:06 – Riley’s journey in singleness 21:29 – Closed vs open singleness 22:09 – “Marriage is a gift and singleness is a gift” 25:15 – Love finds you in your purpose 26:10 – Marriage isn’t guaranteed 29:47 – What inspires Riley to keep sharing her story 31:55 – How to get in touch with Riley and buy her book 32:42 – What has Riley been enjoying about her podcast? 34:25 – How does Riley live her faith outside of Sunday?