Gracecity
Welcome to the audio podcast of Gracecity, a community of faith in Auckland New Zealand. Every Sunday, we‘ve got a life-giving message for you. At Gracecity, we believe we’re called to join God’s renewal of people and places. God’s heart is for restoration and He invites us to partner with Him. We challenge division and participate in a community that empowers and equips people to live out their faith in our world. We see no line between faith and life, believing that at work, home and church, God is working in us and through us. For more information and to stay up to date with Gracecity, please visit www.gracecity.nz
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Episodes
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Wicked asks the question: Are people born wicked? This message explores how power and perception shape our ideas of good and evil—and how Jesus cuts through the noise by declaring Himself as truth. While Wicked flips the story, Jesus rewrites it, exposing the brokenness in every human heart and offering grace instead of judgment. True freedom isn’t found in self-reliance, but in surrender to Christ—the grace that transforms every story.
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Bonhoeffer explores the true cost of following Jesus, arguing that discipleship is never theoretical—it demands courage, obedience, and often sacrifice. Drawing on Bonhoeffer’s contrast between “cheap grace” and “costly grace,” the message challenges comfortable Christianity, confronting the danger of a silent or compromising church in the face of injustice.
Monday Jan 12, 2026
Monday Jan 12, 2026
"So what is it about?" Using F1: The Movie, this message explores the universal search for meaning and shows how Jesus offers a clearer, deeper answer by putting God at the very centre of life.
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
What if love, sacrifice, and community still aren’t enough to truly change us? The Wild Robot offers a beautiful starting point—but this conversation explores where the story ultimately points, and why only Jesus completes it.
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Joy arrived at Christmas — not as a feeling or a season, but as a person: Jesus. True joy can’t be stolen or manufactured because it’s found in the presence of God, who came to be with us.
Monday Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
What if the peace we long for doesn’t come from everything going right, but from Someone being present when everything goes wrong? This message explores Micah’s prophecy of a surprising Messiah and reveals how Jesus, the Prince of Peace, brings lasting peace in the middle of conflict, loss, and uncertainty.
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
What if the light you’re searching for has been right in front of you all along? This message offers a grounded reminder of the hope and peace found in the arrival of Jesus, bringing clarity and renewal in the middle of a busy season.
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Kick off our new Christmas series The Arrival with a message that dives into the Arrival of Hope: a story pulsing with expectation, light, and renewal. Journey through ancient prophecy, real-life struggle, and the promise of a hope that actually holds.
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
What if the choices you make every day are shaped by something bigger than pressure, habit, or feelings? This message explores how grace reframes the way we live, choose, and show up in the world.
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
What does it take to cultivate a community shaped by grace? In this message, Mel Palmer explores Paul’s final words in Titus and the distinct qualities of a people formed by the gospel—centred on grace, focused on what matters, and committed to doing good. If you’re seeking a thoughtful vision for meaningful, grounded community, this message offers a compelling invitation.