Best Kiran Rai Podcasts (2025)

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S3E7 - We Need To Talk About Fake Friends 👀 Ft. Villa 1:09:57

18d ago1:09:57

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This month’s episode is about real ones, fake ones, and everything messy in between - including whether humans are born good, evil, or just plain petty 🤷🏽‍♀️ Stereotypes? Cancelled. Grandpas? Questionable. Moral compasses? Under review. 🫡 KayRay’s out here channeling Lisa Simpson, while Bali’s busy pushing her evil agenda as usual! We’ve got a pack…

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the ephesians effect | Matt Lilly

20d ago

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What does it look like to live fully into all that God has planned for us? In his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul invites us not just to understand God's fullness, but to experience it. Today, Matt kicks off a brand new series diving into this incredible book.By Matt Lilly

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resurrection sunday - still rolling stones | Stanley Ross

27d ago

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Throughout history, the image of the stone being rolled away and the empty tomb have been used as an accent point to the story of Easter. Today, on Resurrection Sunday, Stanley shares about the good news that Jesus is still rolling stones away in our lives, and invites us to think about what that stone might represent for each of us personally toda…

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Holy Week - on the road to Jerusalem | Jacinda Lilly

1M ago

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Today on Palm Sunday, Jacinda leads us through the events of the week leading up to Easter (what’s now known as ‘Holy Week’) with thought-provoking reflections at each step.By Jacinda Lilly

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looking ahead sunday... 2025 | Matt Lilly

2M ago

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Today on our, 'Looking Ahead Sunday', Lead Pastor Matt Lilly shares some significant upcoming changes in the life of Coast Vineyard.By Matt Lilly

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S3E6 - Does being a Woman kind of.. suck? 50:01

2M ago50:01

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happy international women’s month! in this episode, we put on our pointy, tinfoil hats and dive into all of our hot takes on astrology HATERS (because mercury stays in retrograde), men's cycles vs. women's cycles, spinsters vs. witches and the patriarchy doing what it does best… ruining the vibe. grab your cha and join us as we get real, raw, and m…

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drift no more | Dan Sheed

2M ago

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Today, special guest Dan Sheed (Central Vineyard Pastor) shares with us out of his recently published book ‘Drift No More’ about living a tethered faith. Be encouraged and challenged as you hear about the significant anchor points that we can tether ourselves to in our faith journeys.By Dan Sheed

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revival desire | Stanley Ross

2M ago

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Concluding the series, 'God is on the move', Stanley looks at some of our motivations for wanting to see renewal and revival take place, as well as David's encouragement to us from Psalm 63.By Stanley Ross

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revival in Aotearoa | Rosemary Wallis

3M ago

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Guest speaker and author of the book, ‘Fresh Fire - revelation, revival & renewal in New Zealand/Aotearoa’, Rosemary Wallis, shares from her journey of learning about the significant ways that God has moved through this country since the late 1700s.By Rosemary Wallis

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revival preparation | Matt & Jacinda Lilly

3M ago

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In the second of our series ‘God is on the move’, Matt begins by sharing some important historical stories, then Jacinda explores how we might best prepare for revival.By Matt & Jacinda Lilly

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revival stories | Jacinda Lilly

3M ago

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Renewal and revival has at times received much focus throughout Church history. In the first of this new series ‘God is on the move’, Jacinda shares some of the recent stories of God moving in unique and powerful ways. Be encouraged and stirred as you listen.By Jacinda Lilly

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S3E5 - Can Guys & Girls Be Friends? 👀 Ft. Villa 53:18

3M ago53:18

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happy love month❣️ & what better way to celebrate than to ask my love to join us this episode?! villa has a cup of a cha with us, and the tea is pipin’! we chat about his new EP ‘chill vill’ 🎶, the truth about the music and film industry and the rise of anti-brown rhetoric and racism in canada... and of course, we ask the age old question.. can guy…

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prophecy | Matt Lilly

3M ago

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In the final of our 'summer series', Matt looks at the sometimes misunderstood gift of prophecy. Be encouraged as you listen and are stirred about the possibility of this gift in your own life.By Matt Lilly

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faith for... | Stanley Ross

3M ago

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Faith can be a mystery at times, yet vital for our ongoing journeys with God. In this message, Stanley encourages us to be reflecting on what God might be inviting us to have faith for this year?By Stanley Ross

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hungry for more | Caitlin Watson

4M ago

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In the next of our summer series for 2025, Caitlin encourages and stirs us towards the hunger for more of God this year. As you listen, be stirred about what God might be inviting you into.By Caitlin Watson

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sabbath | David Warren

4M ago

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Kicking off the series and our first service back in 2025, David Warren looks at the gift of Sabbath. What might this sometimes mysterious and surprisingly challenging invitation offer to each of us in 2025?By David Warren

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Come, Lord Jesus | Jacinda Lilly

5M ago

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In the final of our short advent series, Jacinda powerfully looks at some of the people and places that have influenced her recently in their response to Jesus' invitation.By Jacinda Lilly

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the King has come | Caitlin Watson

5M ago

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In the first of our advent series leading up to Christmas, Caitlin takes us on the journey of the wise men seeking the promised King.By Caitlin Watson

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isaiah's greatest hits... Isaiah 61 | Matt Lilly

5M ago

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In the final of our ‘isaiah’s greatest hits’, Matt concludes by looking at one of the foundational prophecies within Isaiah in chapter 61, the very chapter that Jesus quotes from as He launched His ministry here on earth.By Matt Lilly

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isaiah's greatest hits... the hope of good news | Emma Prestidge

6M ago

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The book of Isaiah is filled with both stiff challenge and outrageous hope, and in this new series we explore some of its ‘greatest hits’. To kick off the series, Stanley Ross looks at the stunning Isaiah 55.By Emma Prestidge

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isaiah's greatest hits... Isaiah 55 | Stanley Ross

6M ago

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The book of Isaiah is filled with both stiff challenge and outrageous hope, and in this new series we explore some of its ‘greatest hits’. To kick off the series, Stanley Ross looks at the stunning Isaiah 55.By Stanley Ross

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up & go... 3x10s | Micaiah Gillies, Isobel Edmunds, Chris Galloway

6M ago

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Discerning the best path ahead when there a multiple possibilities can at times be difficult to navigate. Speaking out of her own recent journey, Jacinda Lilly gives a helpful framework for such times.By Micaiah Gillies, Isobel Edmunds, Chris Galloway

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join the resistance... the world | Matt Lilly

6M ago

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In the final of our 'join the resistance' series, Matt Lilly (Lead Pastor) looks at the unique focus scripture gives to the enemy of 'the world'. For those wanting to follow Jesus, there is an important choice to be made - which will we surrender to?By Matt Lilly

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join the resistance... the flesh | Stanley Ross

6M ago

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In the second of our three-week series, 'join the resistance', Stanley focuses on the challenge that we all have with ‘the flesh’. Exploring the idea of the alternative picture that scripture gives us of living in freedom and how we might win in this area of our lives.By Stanley Ross

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S3E4 - My Ex-BoyFriend Was Possessed?! And More Scary Stories 👻 35:23

7M ago35:23

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To celebrate our fav time of year, we wanted to get in the spirit and share some freaky stories that might keep you up at night 👻🎃 hear the eerie, bone-chilling tales of the creepy ex, the man in punjab, the ray lawson vampire, the hotel horror, the dorm-room nightmare and the imaginary friend.. 👀☠️🖤 tune in if you dare⚠️ FOLLOW US: KayRay:ig: http…

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join the resistance... the devil | Matt Lilly

7M ago

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Today marks the start of a three week series, 'join the resistance' spring boarding off John Mark Comer's book, 'live no lies' combatting three key enemies of the soul - the devil, the flesh and the world. First up is the devil and his core chrematistic of lying.By Matt Lilly

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standing at the crossroads practicing discernment | Jacinda Lilly

7M ago

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Discerning the best path ahead when there a multiple possibilities can at times be difficult to navigate. Speaking out of her own recent journey, Jacinda Lilly gives a helpful framework for such times.By Jacinda Lilly

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the unevangelised | Simeon Hawkins

7M ago

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Today, Simeon Hawkins unpacks the different Christian perspectives of what might happen to someone who passes away who never had a chance to hear the gospel message. This action-packed message will deepen your understanding and hopefully stir your heart about the importance of sharing the ‘good news’.…

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building strong... prayer | Matt Lilly

8M ago

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Bringing our ‘building strong’ series to a conclusion, Matt Lilly speaks about the invitation to a life of prayer. What is it that Jesus teaches us about prayer and how might we respond to the invitation?By Matt Lilly

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building strong... the church | Stanley Ross

8M ago

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Complex and mysterious at times, yet there is a beauty and resilience to the church that is captivating. Today, Stanley Ross explores the important piece of the church in ‘building strong’ lives of faith.By Stanley Ross

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building strong... repentance & bapstism | Jake Alejo

8M ago

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In the next of our series, 'building strong', Jake Alejo (youth pastor) tackles the important topics of repentance and baptism - elements crucial to a faith that will stand strong through testing times.By Jake Alejo

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building strong... faith | Jacinda Lilly

8M ago

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In the next of our 'building strong' series, Jacinda Lilly explores the much talked about but often misunderstood topic of ‘faith’. What is it and how should we be encouraged to live a life of it?! As a special note, at the end of the service the team led us in a powerful song so we have included this in the podcast - enjoy.…

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building strong... lordship & obedience | Nick Wienand

9M ago

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In the next of our 'building strong' series, Nick Wienand speaks about the challenging but important topic of lordship and obedience. Words with the potential to significantly shape the trajectory of our lives.By Nick Wienand

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building strong... sin & salvation | Matt Lilly

9M ago

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Today, Matt Lilly kicks us off into a new series, 'building strong', looking at what's needed for a strong, healthy vibrant life of faith. Sin & salvation mark the start of the process.By Matt Lilly

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S3E3 - Are Brown Weddings Getting Out Of Control?! - The DARK SIDE To Weddings PART 2 50:16

9M ago50:16

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If the proposals, bachelor/bachelorettes and expectation from guests aren't already enough; we also go in about the DARK SIDE of weddings this episode. Tune in into part 2 of our episode! FOLLOW US: KayRay:ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai #ChaDaCupWithKayRay:ig: https://www.inst…

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Taonga... remember the poor | Jacinda Lilly

9M ago

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Part of the core of Vineyard churches is a call to follow Jesus’ instruction and example to remember the poor. In the final in our ‘Taonga’ series today, Jacinda Lilly dives into this important challenge.By Jacinda Lilly

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Taonga... go! | Matt Lilly

9M ago

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The call to 'go', taking the love of God into the places where God would send us is the next topic in our Taonga (treasures) series. in this message, Lead Pastor, Matt Lilly, stirs us in our thinking of that call.By Matt Lilly

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S3E2 - Are Brown Weddings Getting Out Of Control?! PART 1 52:31

9M ago52:31

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From wedding content creators to working in the wedding industry to performing at weddings to everyone asking us.. WHEN WILL YOU GET MARRIED?! We spill all the cha on everything from photographers to next day edits to groomsmen / bridesmaids. No one was truly spared😂 If you’re on social media, then you definitely have come across at least one brown…

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Taonga... discipleship - a people following Jesus | Stanley Ross

10M ago

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Today, Stanley Ross highlights the importance of discipleship within Vineyard churches. In amongst the messiness that it can be at times, to be a people following Jesus is a ‘Taonga’ (treasure) to us.By Stanley Ross

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happy birthday coast vineyard! | give, pray, fast | David MacGregor

10M ago

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Today we're celebrating turning 11 as a church! To help celebrate we have the New Zealand Vineyard's National Director, Dave MacGregor, as our guest speaker. He speaks to us about Jesus' encouragement to give, pray and fast.By David MacGregor

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Taonga... a people of the scriptures | Stanley Ross

10M ago

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In the next installment of our ‘Taonga’ series, Stanley Ross talks about the treasure of the scriptures within Vineyard churches and how we might treasure them within our own lives.By Stanley Ross

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Taonga... worship | Matt Lilly

10M ago

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Matt Lilly (Lead Pastor) continues our ‘Taonga’ (treasures) series by looking at the precious gift that worshiping God through song is to Vineyard churches.By Matt Lilly

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Taonga... ministry of the Holy Spirit | Matt Lilly

10M ago

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Today, Lead Pastor, Matt Lilly begins our ‘Taonga’ (treasures) series by looking at the what is important for us as a church and wider movement when it comes to ministering in the Holy Spirit.By Matt Lilly

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Combined Auckland Vineyards Gathering | Ted Kim

11M ago

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On Matariki Weekend the Auckland Vineyard Churches combined together at Central Vineyard to hear from special guest speaker, Ted Kim.By Ted Kim

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S3E1 - Celebrating KayRay's 10 Year Anniversary, Spillin' the Tea on Anarkali, Punjabi Mime Through Time and HighSchool Drama..! 50:03

11M ago50:03

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We're back again for a new season! KAYRAY, and an all new special co-host BALI, are bringing you a season with fresh new perspectives, guests, and scorching hot tea on hot topics! We hope you'll be here for the ride. Be sure to tune in and FOLLOW US: KayRay: ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco snapcha…

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looking at life, with Luke - who do you say I am? | Stanley Ross

11M ago

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Today, Stanley Ross concludes (for the time being) our series 'looking at life, with Luke' by exploring a powerful moment of clarity in Luke 9 - Peter's confession of faith.By Stanley Ross

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looking at life, with Luke - life of surrender | Caitlin Watson

11M ago

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Today, Caitlin Watson continues our series from Luke by looking a challenging but ultimately life-giving invitation contained in Luke 9, to live a 'life of surrender'.By Caitlin Watson

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looking at life, with Luke - the parable of the sower | Jacinda Lilly

11M ago

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Looking at the impacting story of ‘a sinful woman’ anointing the feet of Jesus, found in Luke 7, Stanley explores the perspectives of each of the main characters and what God might be inviting us to see through their stories.By Jacinda Lilly

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one invitation away - evangelism is relational... | Kevin Wood

12M ago

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Today, Kevin Wood encourages us, from the journey of the early church, about the relational aspect of evangelism - to not just tell the story of 'good news', but to live it out.By Kevin Wood

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looking at life, with Luke - what do you see? | Stanley Ross

12M ago

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Looking at the impacting story of ‘a sinful woman’ anointing the feet of Jesus, found in Luke 7, Stanley explores the perspectives of each of the main characters and what God might be inviting us to see through their stories.By Stanley Ross

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