It is so often our differences that divide people, but have you ever noticed the beauty in difference? In this episode of Sunday Sanctuary, Petra goes in search of what that means, and why difference is something o be desired, despite it's challenges.

Dame Anne Salmond is Petra's first guest. She lays out the advantages of difference at an anthropological level (as she is so good at doing!)

Rev Brett Jones is up next! Leader of the Weslyan Methodist church in Aotearoa/New Zealand, his own church and the many he oversees are full of a beautiful diversity of people. But what does this mean in actuality?

We have a new intro song! It's called You Are the Gold by Terrible Sons.

The sacred text in this episode is from a post by @dusttodigital.

Music:
Intro by The xx
Harvest for the World by The Isley Brothers
Just Saying by Jamie xx
Marechia by Nu Genea
Give a Little Bit by Supertramp
Ocean City by Gunn - Trusincski Duo

For the first time in Sunday Sanctuary's history, we a re-running an episode! We want to take you back to Easter 2023, and bring back an episode that has turned into a bit of a time capsule. While the events discussed in the episode are no longer so immediately relevant today, the conversations had and points made are still relevant to us today. It's also interesting to look back at the show at a point in time when we didn't know what would happen. Would another radio station pick up the show? Would we commit to being a podcast/ Well, look at us now!

We hope you enjoy this throwback. A brand-spanking-new episode will be in your feed again in two weeks time!

Follow along on Instagram at @sundaysanctuarynz for updates.

Nature has seasons, the transitions between which can be difficult for many people. Life also has seasons. How do we navigate the ending of one part of our life, and the beginning of another? In this episode, Petra is joined by Rev. Frank Ritchie to unpack how he is approaching an upcoming season change in his life. Petra also talks to a group of her own friends, all of whom are in the midst of their own season changes.

Haere mai/come along!

A small correction: We mistakenly attributed the 'Welcoming Prayer' to Thomas Merton, instead of Thomas Keating.

Music:

• Autumn Sweater by Yo La Tengo (played at the end of the intro)
• Equipoise by Max Roach (played at the end of Frank's interview)
• Bashed Out by This is the Kit
• Just Saying by Jamie xx (played during communion)
• Warned You by Good Morning (played during community life)
• Seasons (Waiting on You) by Future Islands
• Innerspace by The Apples in Stereo (played at the end of Petra's chat with her friends)