We are a thriving church located in the pacific island of Rarotonga. On this podcast, you will find powerful preaching taken right from our church services. We will also be producing bonus content that is designed to help you live a life of breakthrough and make an impact for Christ! Subscribe and become a part of what God is doing!
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Discover the South Pacific paradise of the Cook Islands through fascinating chats with those who know it best
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Le Talanoa Therapy podcast was born from a deep desire to enrich and uplift our community, especially during the challenging lockdown period in Auckland. Guided by the vision of our founder Queen Shirl’e, we have created a space where guests can share their stories, experiences, and insights in a safe and supportive environment. Through talanoa, the Samoan word for conversation, Shirl'e uses her expertise in mentoring, coaching, and positive psychology to empower our guests and inspire our l ...
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Kia Orana! The official greeting of the Cook Islands—meaning hello, but also may you live long. On the main island of Rarotonga (where a majority of the locals live) you'll find a lagoon nearly encircling the entire island that you can swim and snorkel in. Take an adventure up to the top of the island, through the cross island trek. And sample myriad of locally-fresh dishes from home grown foods and locally-caught fish. Purchase freshly-grown veggies and hand-crafted black pearls from the we ...
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NEW. A dynamic and often provocative account of NZ's relationship with the Pacific. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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In this powerful message, Pastor Jonathan shares on the vital importance of the renewed mind. When our mind is not renewed into the mind of Christ, it is very difficult to walk like Jesus did. God wants to rearrange our thinking to have righteous thoughts and a mind filled with faith and trust in Him. • • • • • Our heart at Celebration Church Rarot…
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In this message, Pastor Jonathan shares about living a life that conquers the power of sin and shame. Jesus died on the cross and resurrected again not only that we would have eternal life through Him, but also that we would live an overcoming life here on Earth! It is by His power that we walk in true freedom and victory. This is His will for us. …
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Pastor Natasha shares a very powerful message from the life of Isaac and his faith in God. This message is filled with great revelation about digging the wells in our lives, allowing the Holy Spirit to flow and building for eternity. We know this will help equip to you and strengthen your faith in Jesus! • • • • • Our heart at Celebration Church Ra…
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James Cargill shares a powerful word on having great faith in God and being filled with praise and gratitude. The Lord is speaking to us to believe fully in His Word and His promises. It is easy for us to believe God for salvation, but do we believe God for healing, deliverance, and victorious living? Jesus paid the price for our total healing, but…
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It is time to dream big, expand our vision and refuse to let limitation hold back our faith in God! The Lord is increasing our faith to believe for miraculous doors to be opened. These are very exciting days as we push in for mighty moves of God's presence and power. Be challenged by Pastor Jonathan as he shares about speaking life into every situa…
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Is your faith ridiculous? God's Word is clear that we are to believe with faith and have no doubt. That is the biblical requirement. Often, we can have all sorts of back up plans in case God doesn't answer our prayer. But true faith has no plan B! This level of faith gets labelled as ridiculous. Even Jesus was ridiculed for His miraculous declarati…
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Bernard Tararo shares a very inspiring word about the blessing that comes when we submit to God. When we follow the Lord's instruction, He opens miraculous doors for us. But when we choose our own path, those miraculous doors remain shut. Submission is never easy, but when we submit to God's voice, it is always the best and most rewarding way! Let …
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We hear lots about faith, especially as Christians, but what does faith truly mean? In this message, Pastor Jonathan clarifies what faith is, how it is given to us and how we work with faith in our own lives. We believe this message will be a great blessing to your walk with God and bring an increase to your understanding of faith in Jesus! • • • •…
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Assuring Yourself In The Lord - Bobby Matapo
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Pastor Bobby Matapo has been a spiritual leader in the Cook Islands for several decades and has great kingdom influence in many different avenues in our country. He has seen God work miraculously in his body by overcoming terminal cancer. Hear his exciting story of how God healed him and be challenged by this teaching on having trust and faith in G…
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You've heard it before, 'pray without ceasing'. But do we actually do this? The truth is, we have the authority to shift our circumstance with the power of our prayer. Are you so longing for an answered prayer? Don't give up so easily! Jesus said in Luke 18:1, "that they ought to pray, and not lose heart". Pastor Jonathan shares a powerful message …
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When Paradise Is Home... And Home is Paradise... Enuamanu, Atiu, Ipukarea - Cook Islands: Thomas Tarurongo Wynne
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Thomas Tarurongo Wynne has journeyed home for a bereavement and a land succession court meeting for their grandfather, Papa Teavae Tarurongo. Together we chat about his gratefulness feelings towards their Enere line.... who have been a'ikā, and looked after their Ngati Ingatu interests, land, responsibilities and Are Metua in Areora. Enuamanu has g…
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When we walk in the natural realm, we don't have the strength and fortitude to face our giants. We need to live in the realm of faith so we can rise and confront our obstacles and conquer our trials. Enjoy this message by Pastor Jonathan, as he shares on how we can rise to overcome our battles. • • • • • Our heart at Celebration Church Rarotonga is…
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We were so blessed as a church to have Murray and Nancy Watkinson share a fresh revelation about oneness in the body of Christ. We often hear the words "Till death do us part" at a wedding ceremony. But these words also speak to how we should treat our spiritual family. Murray shares from the book of Ruth and how the Lord is calling us into deeper …
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My Aitutaki Family Journey of Emigration, Music & Returning Home to The Cook Islands: Paul Itaea Bob
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Today we chat to Paul Itaea Bob. A returning Cook Islander, his family decided to leave Aitutaki in the late 60's - emigrating to Auckland, New Zealand for approximately 15 years and then onto Sydney, Australia in the early 80's. "The connection of land to family and family to land". This gives us all an insight into Paul's podcast conversation tod…
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Pastor Jonathan shares in this message about the power of taking authority over our situations by speaking directly to the mountains we are facing. Jesus has given us both power and authority over our circumstances, to wrestle and contend for breakthrough in our lives. It comes first by understanding the authority we carry because when we know our …
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A Mental Health Conversation between Chantal and Becca
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In this episode we speak with Becca, she is a mental health professional from the United States of America. In June of 2023, she decided to resign from her position and traveled to New Zealand spending six months there, to evaluate her career and her future. "It got very tough", Becca says. She had worked for seven years with teenagers in high & mi…
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Pastor Jonathan shares a powerful message on the reality of the supernatural realm. Our assignment in life is a spiritual assignment. We must be aware how much influence the spiritual realm has on our daily lives and know what our authority is as born-again believers. We are not in a physical battle, but the Bible is clear that our wrestle is again…
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How did I start Kia Orana Podcast & Raro Pass in Rarotonga, Cook Islands?
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True stories we can always remember! The narrative doesn't change because we are speaking truth. In September 2019, an unexpected girls trip to Aitutaki is how I started Kia Orana Podcast. While on holiday in Aitutaki, I found a book titled, "How I Fell In Love With an Island, Accidental Adventures", written by Haydn S Adams - (my now business part…
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In this powerful message, Pastor Jonathan continues sharing about the spirit of Oneness in the Church. God desires that we should be in total unity, standing together as born-again believers advancing His kingdom! Pastor Jonathan challenges the church to keep zealous for the Lord and to fight to stay together in unity. We know this will be a great …
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In this powerful message, Pastor Jonathan shares about the need for oneness in the church today. The Bible says that the world will know we are Christians by our love for one another. The Lord's house is not to be filled with comparisons or back-biting, but the Lord wants a church filled with grace, mercy, forgiveness and love for one another. We k…
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I have been travelling for Eleven Years, visiting 60+ Countries including Rarotonga - Yahui
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In this episode we meet Yahui, who is originally from the eastern province of China. Yahui has been travelling the world for the last eleven years, thus far visiting 60+ countries. In 2019 Yahui first travelled to Rarotonga, and has returned in 2024. Yahui shares with us his professional journey from studying at Police University in China. Working …
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Season 2 | Episode 3: Papa Tom Davis, From the Seas to the Stars (Rarotonga)
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Papa Tom, an extraordinary Kiwi-Pacific Islander who smashed new frontiers in space and the ocean in a life that spanned many fields of work.
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A Canadian - Michael and an American - Becca. Our holiday travels in Rarotonga and Aitutaki
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Are you thinking of a tropical holiday destination? In this episode we chat with Michael, he is from Montreal in Canada. We also chat with Becca, she is from Virginia in the United States of America. They share with us why they individually decided to travel 'all' the way down here to the Cook Islands. Together we dive into a quick snap shot conver…
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Season 2 | Episode 2: I’Iga Pisa, Samoa’s Unsung Hero
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The life story of I'iga Pisa, an independence activist who sailed hundreds of kilometers in a small canoe to escape exile from Samoa.
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Season 2 | Episode 1: The Forgotten Soldiers of Niue
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The Forgotten Soldiers of Niue: 150 men plucked from their island paradise and sent to the French frontlines in WWI.
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Untold Pacific History | Season 2 | Podcast Trailer
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Told in three separate stories, season two of Untold Pacific History shines a light on key events in the Niue, Samoa and Rarotonga that have been little told in Aotearoa.
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Nails, Lashes, Eyebrows, Facials, Waxing, Massage at Miri Miri Spa with Donna Jane Napa
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In this episode we talk with Donna Jane Napa about her reasons for deciding to open a Spa in 2018 in Rarotonga. We dive into her story of making lifetime parental cross road decisions, deciding to leave her job because she had become a new mum, juggling motherhood... She speaks about attending beauty school courses here at our local Cook Islands Te…
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A girly catch up with Eliana Ippel and her 9 month old baby, Lily-Anne
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Welcome back to Rarotonga Eliana, and this time with your baby daughter Lily! This episode was recorded on the fly - Saturday mornings at our Punanga Nui market is hustle and bustle. Over 200 vendors offer a variety of food, clothing & arts/crafts. I hear, "Hi Chantal", I turn and Eliana is approaching me with her 9 month old daughter Lily-Anne. El…
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In this powerful message, Zachary Cargill shares a challenging word on how to keep the victory God has given us and remain in true freedom. When the Lord sets us free from bondages and addictions like pornography, lust, smoking, alcoholism, violence, bitterness and more, the enemy will try to bring us back into those places of sin. But God has give…
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In this powerful message, Pastor Jonathan shares about how to rise above and beyond stagnation. There is an assignment against our lives to cause us to get stuck and become stagnant in our walk with God. Often we can reach a point where we feel tired and are tempted to give-up. But this is not the will of God for us. The Lord wants us to have the f…
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Cook Islands Women, Au Vaine a local Civil Society Organisation with Mrs. Lydia Sijp
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This episode is a snap shot recording explaining to you about an amazing local Civil Society Organisation. Cook Islands Women, Au Vaine. (CSOs) are organised voluntary non-state institutions which mostly operate on non-profit basis. They are formed and led by citizens to champion their collective or common interests and concerns of the members, spe…
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Cook Islands Chocolate Factory with Farmer, Grower & Producer Mr. Frahmein Koteka
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Frahmein Koteka says, "Our chocolate factory sign on the main road in Muri is just the bait to bring people in. We really want to show you how we are growing the theobromine cacao trees from seed to plant, and harvesting the fruit which produces our dark chocolate." We chat together about how Frahmein is an agricultural farmer, grower and producer.…
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In this fiery message, Pastor Jonathan challenges the church to step up in passion and zeal for God! He confronts the lifestyle of complacent Christianity. Jesus didn't give His all for us to live a low-commitment Christian life. No! He died so we would live sold out for His kingdom and live with tremendous passion and desire for Him. There is a ca…
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In this message, Pastor Jonathan shares about how obeying God's principles will unlock His promises over our lives. We all want to walk in the promises God has spoke over our lives. However, sometimes these promises are held up because we are not following His principles and the word He has established. We can strive and push in all sorts of ways, …
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I am so happy to be back in Rarotonga! Mari Yamashita: Therapist & Tour Reporter from Kyoto, Japan
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This episode is a lovely chat with a female spa therapist and tour reporter from Kyoto in Japan, Mari Yamashita. As an aromatic massage therapist, Yamashita has been importing since May 2016 from Rarotonga products made by our local producer Rito Cook Islands. Rito's virgin coconut oil and their premium range of bio-active skincare products. We dis…
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In this inspiring message, Pastor Jonathan shares about how knowing our identity as born-again believers allows us to change the condition of our lives. We were never meant to be underneath the circumstances that come our way. But we are called to be overcomers, walking in the full authority that Jesus has given to us by His blood. We have the auth…
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Places of Historical and Cultural significance in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. A Guide Book for the Curious Adventurer; Dr Corrina Tucker
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Kia Orana and welcome back to our show, Dr Corrina Tucker an environmental sociologist, researcher and university lecturer. During Covid19 lockdown in early 2021 Dr Tucker allowed me to record her story of deciding to buy a business named, Storytellers Eco Cycle & Walking Tours Rarotonga. In this episode we chat together about her newly published b…
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In this encouraging message, Pastor Jonathan shares about who we are in Jesus and the authority that each of us carry as believers! We are the head and not the tail and Jesus has paid the price with His blood that we can walk in full victory right now. As we draw closer to the return of Christ, the revelation of the believer's authority is going to…
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Introducing Cook Islands News Journalist - Candice Luke
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Candice Luke has recently joined our Cook Islands news team as a journalist. Candice asked to interview me, Chantal your host with an update for the print side of our national newspaper.... I replied how about we interview each other? We chat about her journey through journalism school in New Zealand and then her decision to leave her home New Zeal…
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In this powerful message, James Cargill shares about the need to be spiritually fit and to cut off the fleshly things that are weighing us down. We are living in a season where God is requiring us to step up in our prayer life and to consecrate our hearts fully to Him. Our focus needs to be completely on God's call for us and to live a life that co…
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Scratching Beyond the Surface with DJ Ned Roy aka WAXX FANATIC
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When DJ Waxx Fanatic, the master of vinyl, shares his journey, it's more than just about the music. In this season opener, Ned Roy's story echoes with his deep love for vinyl in a world dominated by digital sounds. It's not just mixing beats, it's a call for being true to oneself in an ever-changing industry. Get ready to dive into the soul of DJin…
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The Lucky Rooster Eatery; A popular cafe serving all-day breakfast & lunch in Avarua, Rarotonga with Armin Schwander
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Kia Orana everyone, Armin Schwander, is originally from Switzerland. Armin shares with us a great story of how and why he 'accidentally' ended up on holiday in Rarotonga in 2016. Which then lead to the opportunity decision to purchase the food and beverage business now named The Lucky Rooster Eatery. Armin and I share with you all, how you can trav…
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Pastor Jonathan continues to share on our desperate need for an open heaven in our lives and our church. We are desperate for God to pour out His glory on us. It is the very reason why we were created! But in order to walk in this level of glory, we must first put our lives in godly order. The start of God opening the heavens is through prayer and …
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Pastor Jonathan shares about God's desire for open heavens over our lives, our church and our nation. When God opens the heavens, His glory pours out and miraculous signs and wonders begin to flow. This is God's heart for us as a people and a nation. But it doesn't happen by coincidence. We must lay down our lives in surrender and allow God complet…
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An Engaging Conversation with 23 Year old Cook Islands Woman: Ms. Tia Henderson
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Kia Orana and welcome to Ms. Tia Henderson, a young 23 year old Cook Islands woman returning home to Rarotonga to spend time with her family and have a holiday. Currently studying Strategic Management and also a minor in Supply Chain, at the University of Waikato in New Zealand. Before heading off to University, and straight out of high school at t…
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In this powerful message, Pastor Jonathan shares some very powerful keys to overcome fleshly desires and walk in daily victory. The enemy wants to get us to live a life filled with sin and condemnation. But God desires that we live in true freedom by His Spirit. It is vital that we set our minds on the things of God which will open the door for our…
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In this challenging message, James Cargill shares how our primary focus in life needs to be Jesus! We need to be living lives that are centred around knowing Jesus and walking with Him on a daily basis. James shares how it is time to leave the carnal lifestyles behind and that we must clean up our lives so we can hear the voice of the Holy Spirit. …
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From Serra da Estrela, to California, to Rarotonga with Barry Fitzgerald
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Travelling from the mountains of California, a western U.S. state. Flying across the North Pacific Ocean down to the South Pacific Ocean beaches of Rarotonga. Barry and his partner Ricardo have returned for the second time to our Polynesian shores. "Aere Maru - Let's not rush, just sit back relax, unwind and enjoy," says Barry. Barry shares with us…
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In this powerful message, Zachary Cargill challenges us to increase our faith and truly believe God's promises to come to pass in 2024. The call of God for us is to live in the power of God and to be great in faith and mighty in battle! The enemy is intimidated by a people that are filed with faith. In this season, let's renew our minds to believe …
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One Mile to Make a Difference: Journeying with Former Prisoners on Their Road to True Freedom. Book by Simeon Sturney
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Kia Orana, I personally met Simeon and his family here in Rarotonga, over 10 years ago. During our conversation then, we learnt that a mutual connection we had was of being birth delivered by the same island Doctor Snowball in Aitutaki, many moons ago. An instant friendship began of which we affectionately greet each other, 'Kia Orana my Aitutaki b…
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