Best Rarotonga Podcasts (2025)

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The Call to Love 24:11

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3h ago24:11

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Pastor Jonathan Cargill shares about what it really means to love our neighbours, our enemies and even the people who’ve hurt us. 1 John 4 is clear that the evidence of our faith in Christ is our love for others. Let this message challenge us to love others, overcome barriers, forgive and show the heart of Christ to those around us. Our heart at Ce…

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Fresh Encounters 36:21

7h ago36:21

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Bernard Tararo shares a powerful message on the importance of having fresh encounters with God. He reminds us that we can’t live off past experiences but need daily intimacy with Jesus through prayer, listening, and obedience. If we do not safeguard our relationship with God, our hearts can grow dull and lose interest in the things of God as we bec…

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Have You Checked Out? 45:21

8d ago45:21

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Pastor Jonathan Cargill challenges us in this message to break free from passivity and pursue God with boldness. He warns of the dangers of “checking out” spiritually and encourages us to remain engaged, hungry, and consistent in our walk with God. This message will stir your faith to throw off the old and press into the presence of God in a greate…

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A Relentless Pursuit 32:28

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Pastor Jonathan Cargill speaks on the urgency of prayer and revival. He shares from the story of Jacob wrestling with God and challenges us to develop a hunger that will not let go until breakthrough comes. There is a real need for us to be in persistent prayer as we carry a true burden for the lost. Pastor Jonathan also shares about being very car…

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Why Your Time Matters 47:15

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Pastor Jonathan Cargill shares a powerful message on the urgency of time and the call to steward every moment for the purposes of the Lord. This message reminds us that our choices today shape eternity and that our time is incredibly valuable before God. Be encouraged to align your days with God’s will and make your life count for the Kingdom! Our …

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Now we are 60: The party so far 15:26

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What do the best breadfruit stew, the unveiling of 15 stunning murals and a colourful and noisy parade of dancing, drumming and singing in the streets have in common? They're just some of the events so far in a whole year of celebrations marking 60 years of self-government in the Cook Islands. In this podcast, we look back at what's been happening …

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Your Life’s Final Words 52:38

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In this convicting message, Zachary Cargill challenges us to be ready to face our last day here on Earth and for when we stand before God in Eternity. In 2 Timothy 4:7–8 the Apostle Paul shares a final final statement for the life he lived "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." Zachary challenges us with th…

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Overcoming Shame 47:27

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Pastor Jonathan shares a powerful message on breaking free from shame and walking in spiritual authority. The enemy’s strategy is to trap believers in shame to silence our confidence, push us into isolation, and cause use to lose sight of our true God-given identity. Pastor Jonathan shares how we can break free from this spirit and walk in the bold…

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Our Connection to Land and the Spirit Realm 47:27

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Pastor Jonathan Cargill shares a powerful message on the spiritual connection between people, land and the unseen realm. He explores how our righteousness or wickedness can affect not just individuals, but entire communities and even the physical environment. In certain environments, if we don’t remain spiritually alert, we can come under the influ…

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DIAMOND CELEBRATION OF A NATION 15:22

2M ago15:22

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The Cook Islands is having the biggest celebration in its history. 2025 sees a whole year of events marking 60 years of self-government and this is a special edition of Kukicast as the main events get underway. Pride in identity is reflected in the chosen theme for the year, "I know who I am. I have a homeland" (Kua Kite au i toku turanga, a Avaiki…

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Sons of God - Part 2 - Murray Watkinson 57:25

2M ago57:25

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Murray Watkinson delivers a powerful message from our ALL IN FOR JESUS services. Murray shares about the reality of spiritual warfare and exposes how false gods, demonic forces, and cultural idols have shaped human history - and still seek influence today. This message traces God's redemptive plan to dwell with His people and reclaim the earth thro…

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Mary and Martha - Nancy Watkinson 32:16

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Nancy Watkinson shares a challenging word from the Sunday night of our ALL IN FOR JESUS services. Nancy unpacks the lives of Martha and Mary and shares of the favour that it released when we sit at the feet of Jesus and worship Him. Our lives can be filled with all sort of distractions, but God is calling us away to intimacy and to love Him deeply.…

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Sons of God - Part 1 - Murray Watkinson 1:14:31

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Murray Watkinson delivers a powerful message from our ALL IN FOR JESUS services. Murray shares about the reality of spiritual warfare and exposes how false gods, demonic forces, and cultural idols have shaped human history - and still seek influence today. This message traces God's redemptive plan to dwell with His people and reclaim the earth thro…

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Sons of God - Part 3 - Murray Watkinson 56:46

2M ago56:46

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Murray Watkinson delivers a powerful message from our ALL IN FOR JESUS services. Murray shares about the reality of spiritual warfare and exposes how false gods, demonic forces, and cultural idols have shaped human history - and still seek influence today. This message traces God's redemptive plan to dwell with His people and reclaim the earth thro…

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Spirit of Seduction 46:26

2M ago46:26

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In this powerful message, Pastor Jonathan unpacks the reality of seducing spirits and how we must be vigilant to fight for our faith. If we do not stand firmly rooted in the word of God, intimacy with the Holy Spirit and connected to Christian fellowship, we are vulnerable to being seduced away from God's truth. This message is both a warning and a…

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A young family's Cook Islands legacy 27:04

2M ago27:04

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This is a very personal story of a young family from London, England who moved to the Cook Islands to work as missionaries at a pivotal point in its history. It’s told in a new book by way of some of the hundreds of letters, photos and documents they sent home to their parents. Their son, Simeon Sturney talks about what that legacy reveals about Is…

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Receive Boldness and Might 45:33

2M ago45:33

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Pastor Jonathan Cargill preaches on how the Holy Spirit fills us with boldness and might - two key attributes every believer needs! These aren't just nice traits, they're essential if we want to truly break through and make an impact for the Kingdom of God. True spiritual boldness and might can come from the Holy Spirit alone. Now is the time for b…

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Submission, Authority, Power 43:00

3M ago43:00

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Pastor Jonathan Cargill teaches on Kingdom authority and what it really means to walk in the power and identity we've been given in Christ. He explains how submission to God positions us to resist the enemy and see real breakthrough. This message will equip you to rise up, take your place, and stand in victory. When we walk in submission, we access…

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New Name, No Shame 43:55

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In this powerful message, Natasha Cargill shares a vivid and moving illustration of the gospel - how Christ took our place, bore our shame, and gave us a new identity in Him. She addresses the empty cravings that we can have for the things this world and challenges us to really break free from a lukewarm life. Our heart at Celebration Church Raroto…

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God's Kingdom vs satan's system 48:04

3M ago48:04

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Pastor Jonathan teaches on the Kingdom of God and shares about satan's system, which is a spiritual structure the Bible calls Babylon. This system influences governments, culture, education, and even people's personal thinking. This message exposes how satan's system subtly seduces and oppresses believers and how we can take authority over it. This…

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What is Babylon? 45:18

3M ago45:18

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Continuing on the series about the Kingdom of God, Pastor Jonathan shares a message on what Babylon really is and how it directly opposes God's Kingdom. This will bring great clarity around why we see so much chaos and depravity in the world today and how the enemy is able to orchestrate this. Pastor Jonathan addresses the question; who really owns…

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Legal Access 41:19

4M ago41:19

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Pastor Jonathan Cargill continues to share on the Kingdom of God, unpacking the reality of living under the rulership of Jesus Christ. He explains how every believer, at the moment of salvation, is transferred from the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of God and sealed by the Holy Spirit. In this message, Pastor Jonathan teaches that salvation …

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Unpacking the Kingdom 24:30

4M ago24:30

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Pastor Jonathan teaches a powerful word on the kingdom of God and why it is critical for us in this new season. This is the beginning of a new series as Pastor Jonathan will continue to unpack foundational teaching on the kingdom of God step-by-step. This will equip us to walk in deeper devotion to the Lord and carry kingdom authority! Our heart at…

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Truly Transformed 1:00:09

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Zachary Cargill unpacks the difference between empty religion and a transformed life in the Kingdom of God. He challenges us to go beyond outward behaviour change and allow true transformation by the Holy Spirit. A religious spirit focuses on external appearances but the Kingdom calls for a renewed mind and a transformed heart. It’s time to move be…

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The biggest birthday party in Cook Islands' history 26:59

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2025 marks 60 years of self-rule in the Cook Islands and big celebrations are planned. Emile Kairua from the Ministry of Cultural Development is organising them and in this podcast he gives an insight into what's planned and the challenges he faces putting together the biggest party in Islands' history. He talks about what it is to be a Cook Island…

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PALMERSTON ISLAND - An Englishman's Legacy 27:06

5M ago27:06

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PALMERSTON ISLAND, 500kms North West of the capital island of Rarotonga, is populated by the descendants of Englishman William Marsters who settled there in 1863. And although it’s part of the Cook Islands, a law passed in 1954 gives those descendants ownership of the island in perpetuity. Six main islets are scattered around its 39 sq. kms of lago…

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Overcoming Anxiety 40:40

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Pastor Jonathan shares a powerful message on overcoming anxiety. The enemy attempts to control our lives through fear, anxiety, and worry. However, none of these emotions originate from the Holy Spirit. The Bible clearly states that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. Anxiety is essentially a confrontation w…

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Hesitancy or Hunger 37:18

6M ago37:18

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In this powerful message, Pastor Jonathan confronts the difference between spiritual hunger and hesitancy. Whether we've been in church for a few months or a few decades, we're not called to be spectators - we're called to be on fire for Jesus! Complacency has no place in the Kingdom of God, so we must stir up our faith and reignite the fire! The c…

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God of the Throne Room 51:57

6M ago51:57

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In this week’s message, Zachary Cargill shares a powerful word about the glory, majesty and awe of our God. Daniel 7 and Revelation 4 give us a picture of what our Lord truly looks like in His glory. This message challenges us to move beyond casual Christianity and live with pure devotion - is Christ truly our solid Rock, or is He a stepping stone …

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The Spirit of Abdication - Part 2 53:03

6M ago53:03

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Pastor Jonathan continues to share on the spirit of abdication and brings out biblical examples to provide keys on how to overcoming this spirit. Abdication leads to us avoiding the real issues, never taking responsibility and sulking when things don’t go our way. We can see this with King Ahab, who abdicates his role and allows Jezebel to take con…

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Hold the front page! 21:40

6M ago21:40

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Meet the man who knows more about the Cook Islands than nearly anyone else…because it’s his job to know. Rashneel Kumar is the editor of ‘Cook Islands News’, the six days a week national newspaper. It’s a must read for thousands of islanders and many more overseas who keep up with what’s happening through its on-line edition. Rashneel talks about w…

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The Spirit of Abdication - Part 1 50:20

6M ago50:20

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In this powerful message, Pastor Jonathan unpacks the spirit of abdication. This is when we step back from our God-given responsibility and fail to lead where we are called. Teaching from the Book of Genesis, Pastor Jonathan shares on the consequences of the fall of man, where the struggle for control and rulership in relationships began. Don’t mis…

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Are You In Love? 57:58

7M ago57:58

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Zachary Cargill delivers a powerful and convicting message, challenging us to examine our love for the Lord. We must ask ourselves: Am I truly in love with God, or have the things of God become dull to me? If our walk with Jesus lacks passion and excitement, then something is deeply wrong. Our God is infinitely glorious and beautiful - He is never …

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Why the Cook Islands should be on every bucket list 14:17

7M ago14:17

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The Cook Islands are a very long way from anywhere unless you happen to live in New Zealand…and even then they’re a three and a half hour plane journey away. So how do you persuade people from the UK, Europe and the USA to discover this remote South Pacific Paradise? That’s the challenge facing Robert Skews every day as he promotes the Islands thro…

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AITUTAKI - Jewel in the Cook Islands crown 21:09

7M ago21:09

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Aitutaki is the second most visited of the Cook Islands and a picture-perfect paradise with a lagoon so blue you’d think someone had painted it that colour! Swimming or snorkelling among its colourful coral and abundant sea life is like being in a gigantic tropical fish tank. Tourism is well-developed but Aitutaki still remains unspoiled and life m…

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Leading Your Own Life 23:40

7M ago23:40

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Pastor Jonathan continues to share on Kingdom Holy Spirit Leadership and gives a strong challenge for men and women to rise up and lead their lives for Jesus. Now is the season to overcome sin and live victoriously through the power of the Holy Spirit. This message contains a special challenge to all men to rise up, take responsibility, overcome co…

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Kingdom Holy Spirit Leadership 46:24

7M ago46:24

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Kingdom Holy Spirit Leadership is all about being led by the Holy Spirit to walk in victory and then begin leading others to Christ to fulfil their destiny in Him. Leaders cannot take people anywhere they haven't first been. When we first lead our lives and seek the Holy Spirit, we can then lead others into victory and breakthrough. The Holy Spirit…

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Drawing Closer to the Holy Spirit 38:50

8M ago38:50

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Pastor Jonathan speaks about our desperate need for the Holy Spirit and how we are able to draw near to Him. The Holy Spirit is our source of strength and victory in this life as born-again believers. Outside of Him, we have nothing to offer of any significance. The Holy Spirit is our everything! Our heart at Celebration Church Rarotonga is that th…

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It's Time to Come Home 25:11

8M ago25:11

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Pastor Jonathan shares about coming back into a real and vibrant relationship with Jesus. It is easy to fall into the trap of religion, where we do the right things and follow the right rules, but we are not in love with Jesus Himself. If you are not living in a true relationship with Jesus, now is the time to come home! Our heart at Celebration Ch…

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Discerning Your Storm 40:07

8M ago40:07

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You may ask yourself "Why am I facing this trial? Where has it come from? Is this from the devil or is this actually of God?" In this powerful message, Pastor Jonathan shares vital keys on how we can discern where the storms are coming from and how we can overcome them. Our heart at Celebration Church Rarotonga is that this message will greatly ble…

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Five Keys for 2025 34:39

8M ago34:39

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Pastor Jonathan preaches on five keys that will be vital for breakthrough in 2025. We all want this year to be better than the last, but unless we seek the Lord and apply ourselves to change in Him, we will watch the year slip by. We encourage you to apply these five keys to your life this year and watch what the Lord will do to bring you into a ne…

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What Will You Prioritise In 2025? 23:51

9M ago23:51

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Pastor Jonathan preaches on the things we need to prioritise in 2025 so that we can live in victory. The depth of our breakthrough in 2025 will depend on what we spend our time doing and what we prioritise. We need to make sure our lives are built on the presence of the Holy Spirit and on His kingdom principles. Our heart at Celebration Church Raro…

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Tried By Fire 36:31

9M ago36:31

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Bernard Tararo preaches on the purifying work that happens when we God takes us through battles in our lives. The Lord took Israel through the wilderness for 40 years so that He could purify them before they entered the promised land. Often we want to skip straight to the blessing or the promises of God in our lives, but the Lord will often take us…

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Possessing the Promised Land 51:28

10M ago51:28

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Zachary Cargill breaks down Numbers 13/14 on the twelve spies sent to assess the promised land. He brings out the key differences between the faith of Caleb and Joshua verses the fear of rest of the ten spies. Zachary stresses the vital importance of building lives on the presence of God and seeking to be with the Holy Spirit in order to receive gi…

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Wake Up and Fight - Part 2 37:08

10M ago37:08

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Pastor Jonathan challenges continues his two part series and challenges us to live lives that count for the kingdom of God. There is a call for us to stand up and speak the truth in these days and not be intimidated by what others think. God is raising up men and women of God that will be bold in their faith for Jesus and not come under the spirit …

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16 years alone on a deserted island 24:55

10M ago24:55

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The idea of living alone for years on a deserted island might be a nightmare for some, but for Tom Neale it was his dream come true. He spent 16 years of his life on remote Suwarrow in the Cook Islands and became world famous when he told his story in the book, “An Island to Oneself”. Now, nearly 60 years after its publication his daughter, Stella …

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Wake Up and Fight 51:00

10M ago51:00

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Pastor Jonathan preaches a very strong word challenging the church to rise in prayer and fight for the future of our country. This is a prophetic message confronting the lethargy and complacency of the church. Pastor Jonathan calls men of God to stand up and lead their lives, their marriages and their homes. We are living in days where the church m…

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Make Rarotonga Righteous Again 48:22

10M ago48:22

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Zachary Cargill preaches a challenging message about standing up for righteousness and being engaged in the unseen battle for the soul of our nation. The Cook Islands needs the power of God to come and touch lives, heal hearts and set people free! But unless the Church stands up, confronts wickedness and speaks the truth, the kingdom of darkness wi…

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Fish sandwiches and beer - Ian Rankin's Cook Islands 24:37

10M ago24:37

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The Cook Islands are a world away from Edinburgh in Scotland where best selling author, Ian Rankin lives and his novels about Detective Inspector John Rebus are set. But in this episode, Ian recalls his holiday in the Polynesian paradise. The unspoiled beauty, the friendly locals…and the fish sandwiches and local beer all made a big impression. He …

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Introducing Kukicast 5:46

10M ago5:46

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Find out what KUKICAST is all about in this short introduction with clips from some of the episodes. Presenter John Roberts tells of his love for this Polynesian paradise in the South Pacific and how this podcast is his way of sharing it with the help of guests including tourism boss, Karla Eggleton, Aitutaki Mayor Nick Henry and best selling autho…