2025 marked an exciting milestone for INNZ as we launched our very first podcast series, INNZider. Each episode takes you behind the scenes of discovery trips, project visits, and conversations with our team and leaders — sharing real stories of faith, impact, and transformation.
2025 marked an exciting milestone for INNZ — the year we launched our very first podcast series: INNZider Podcast.
INNZider is all about taking you behind the scenes of the work happening through International Needs. From discovery trips and project visits, to conversations with our team and leaders, each episode offers a closer look at the people, places, and stories that are shaping lives across the world.
Whether you’re listening on the go or tuning in from home, we hope these episodes help you feel more connected to the impact you’re part of.
Episode 1: INNZider into a Discovery Tour to Nepal (w/ Rachel Honeybone)
In this first episode, we sit down with one of our very own team members fresh off a discovery tour to Nepal. Get an inside look at the people they met, the projects they visited, and the powerful moments that made this journey unforgettable.
Episode 2: INNZider into What’s Next (w/ our New Executive Director, Stephen McCurdy)
In this episode, we sit down with our new Executive Director, Stephen McCurdy. Get an inside look at his journey to International Needs, the experiences that shaped his leadership, and the vision he’s bringing to the role.
Episode 3: INNZider into a Project Visit to Sri Lanka (w/ Kerry-Lee Fox)
In this episode, we sit down with our Programmes Support Officer, Kerry-Lee Fox, after her recent trip to Sri Lanka. Get an inside look at the communities she visited, the impact of one of our largest projects, and what it means to partner with the New Zealand government to bring generational change.
In this episode, Marketing & Fundraising Coordinator Connie sits down with Education Programme Coordinator Rochelle to reflect on their recent Kenya and Uganda Discovery Trip. They share firsthand stories from the communities they visited, highlight inspiring projects like Bible Clubs and education initiatives, and explore how sponsorship can transform a person’s life and future.
Our first episode of 2026 features Robyn Cotton, New Zealand author of The Boat Shed. Robyn shares how her visit to Nepal — and meeting women who had graduated from the Lydia Vocational Programme — helped inspire her latest novel. She also shares the heart behind the book and reminds listeners that $5 from every copy sold goes toward International Needs’ anti-trafficking work.
Where to Watch and Listen
You can watch or listen to all INNZider episodes on:
🎧 Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5Nkh2dHkVwqiWxWRUVpcr0?si=k8FSCYWPRSSqzb0fEdpVmg
▶️ YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@internationalneedsnewzealand?si=3P2zAA-HKkXel64r
Stay Tuned!
We’re so excited to keep growing INNZider and sharing more stories from the field, from our team, and from the communities we partner with around the world.
✨ Stay tuned — more episodes are coming soon!