Thoughts & Comments Podcast

Author, mathematician and public speaker Dr James Lindsay challenges 'wokeism' with clarity. He discusses how critical theory, media infiltration campaigns and keyboard warfare have undermined social interaction and eroded critical thinking. 

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From overseas ministry to the mission field of our own neighbourhoods, how can we engage with community issues where we are?

Andrew Urquhart caught up with Reverend Byungkook Yoo when he was in New Zealand earlier this year to find out more about his lifelong cross-cultural journey of faith; and chats to Rev. Frank Ritchie about how Christians can bear gentle and bold witness in a society that seems to spurn faith.

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Discover the treasures of “Between Two Trees” from visionary husband-and-wife duo, Paula and Keith Newman. 

Andrew Urquhart chats to them about divine inspiration, their creative dynamic, and the way Paula's visual art and Keith's prose complement each other in exploring the Fruits of the Spirit. 

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The Church has battled a litany of hurt, both as victim and perpetrator.  Yet we are called to pick up our cross and follow our Saviour in rising from suffering and shame.  So what does that look like?  Andrew Urquhart's guests discuss healing within the Body of Christ – as individual pilgrims, and as communities of faith. 

Greg Liston reflects on God's presence in the midst of trauma and loss; John Peachey suggests crises are often catalysts for change and clarity; and Ben Mai shares good news about a church-led initiative for mental health recovery. 

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Who is your 'village'; or have we lost our sense of belonging? How can we rebuild community? 

In this episode Andrew Urquhart has three refreshing conversations about the boundaries of care and duty to our families, neighbourhood, and beyond. With broadcaster John Cowan, leadership mentor John Peachey (thethinkfarm.org) and Vision West's Brook Turner (visionwest.org.nz).

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Let's talk about love! Less about the romance, and more as the greatest of all virtues.

Revisit Andrew Urquhart's interview with LifeNet's Brendan Malone, who unpacks the Bible-based principle of 'rightly ordered love'; and Dr Myk Habets of Laidlaw College considers sexual identity as God intended - not in the polarised extremes of social pressure versus total self-determination.

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Andrew Urquhart and guests look at some current issues with a historical lens.

Dr Maryanne Spurdle (maxim.org.nz) examines if unproven genetic technology heeds the lessons of past ethical dilemmas; broadcaster John Cowan shares how old stigmas can become today's strengths; and Dave Mann (alltogether.co.nz) reflects on the Christian principles that form the fabric of our national heritage and democratic systems.

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From the clear precision of mathematics to the incisive power of literature, Helen Joyce is a force in the battle against harmful ideologies.

Frustrated with the circular definitions that plague gender theory, the renowned journalist and author of "Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality" is now challenging 'inclusive' social policies as the Director of Advocacy at Sex Matters, a UK lobby group focussed on sex-based rights. 

Touring New Zealand in November as a guest of the Free Speech Union, Helen Joyce recently joined Andrew Urquhart in the Rhema studio to share how logic and a keen sense of justice fuels her drive to campaign for women's rights and children's well-being. (fsu.nz)

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Is the human condition all about work versus play and struggling for a balance between the two?

Andrew Urquhart has three thought-provoking discussions about how we can flourish as individuals and in community to fulfil our divine purpose - with John Dennison (venn.org.nz) , Lauren Parsons (laurenparsonswell-being.com) and Wynand Jacobs (familylife.nz). Text your thoughts to 8168 keyword 'Comments'. 

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How can followers of Christ thrive in a world that seems indifferent - or even hostile - to our faith.  

Join Andrew Urquhart and his special guest, Greg Sheridan, about the hallmarks and benchmarks of a fruitful Christian life. The author of "How Christians Can Succeed" offers some challenging advice for how we can live with conviction in a digital, distracted age. 

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