Thoughts & Comments Podcast

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Thoughts & Comments brings social commentary to current issues and a faith perspective to the latest news. Hosted by Andrew Urquhart, a seasoned broadcaster with over three decades of experience. In each episode, Andrew chats with a wide range of guests and experts who bring their wisdom and insight to a huge variety of topics, including politics, psychology, societal trends, theology, geopolitical analysis, social policy, and spirituality. We’ll give you something worth thinking about! Thoughts & Comments with Andrew Urquhart, wherever you get your Podcasts.

  1. fa 1 dia

    Did Brian Tamaki Cross the Free Speech Line?

    There's a huge leap from verbal sparring to temple riots, and a fine line between hyperbole and inciting violence. Did Brian Tamaki jump it?  Andrew Urquhart discuss the case and the principles behind it, with Douglas Brown of the Free Speech Union (Free Speech Union: If Brian Tamaki committed a crime, prosecute him. Don't punish speech through the back door. | Free Speech Union NZ). Text 8168, keyword 'Comments' to share your thoughts. ~~~~ Tune into Thoughts & Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App.For more from the show, visit the Thoughts & Comments page at rhema.co.nz. Support Rhema: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema&utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

  2. fa 2 dies

    Panic Market: Feeding Fear of the 'Other'

    Media chaplain Frank Ritchie and Andrew Urquhart discuss elements of social engineering in today's hot-button issues, where consumer trends and social policy are used to inflate differences and orchestrate 'culture wars'.   Rathen than indulge in conspiracy theories, it's a challenge to recognise media hype and market manipulation. Text 8168, keyword 'Comments' to share your thoughts. ~~~~ Tune into Thoughts & Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App.For more from the show, visit the Thoughts & Comments page at rhema.co.nz.   Support Rhema: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema&utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

  3. fa 5 dies

    Peace Over Purge: Bringing Christian Cool to a Heated Issue

    With the recent conflagaration of public debate over national identity and immigration policies, Andrew Urquhart ponders the Church's attitude to migrants of different cultures and faiths. Leadership mentor John peachey (www.thethinkfarm.org) comments on the part that media mischief plays in inflaming a hot topic, and turns to the early church model of peaceful engagement. Text 8168, keyword 'Comments' to share your thoughts. ~~~~ Tune into Thoughts & Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App.For more from the show, visit the Thoughts & Comments page at rhema.co.nz. Support Rhema: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema&utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min

  4. fa 5 dies

    Digging for Earthquake Miracles

    The Church in Venezuela is heavily persecuted yet remains resolutely at the frontlines. CEO of Barnabas Aid NZ Stephanie Johnston tells Andrew Urquhart that despite decades of sociopolitical and religious oppression by government and union forces, Christians are holding out hope for their fellow countrymen as the people rally to find survivors and miracles amongst the rubble of Venezuela's devastating earthquakes. (www.barnabasaid.org/nz) Text 8168, keyword 'Comments' to share your thoughts. ~~~~ Tune into Thoughts & Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App.For more from the show, visit the Thoughts & Comments page at rhema.co.nz. Support Rhema: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema&utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

  5. fa 5 dies

    Pre-Election Debates Coming to a Town Near You

    You're invited! This July, communities from Dunedin to Whangarei will set the scene for 10 public debates about issues facing New Zealanders this Election year. Andrew Urquhart caught up with host of the Good Faith Yarns road tour and "Thought Crimes" political blogger Ani O'Brien, whose online article about journalist misconduct - involving Maiki Sherman, Lloyd Burr and TVNZ - exposed inconsistent standards of scrutiny and transparency in New Zealand's legacy media organisations. For more information & tickets: Good Faith Yarns Tour | Free Speech Union New Zealand Text 8168, keyword 'Comments' to share your thoughts. ~~~~ Tune into Thoughts & Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App.For more from the show, visit the Thoughts & Comments page at rhema.co.nz. Support Rhema: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema&utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min

  6. 26 de juny

    Kiwisaver Evolution: Save Now for a Secure Future?

    It's less survival of the fittest, and more like survival of the strictest - savers instead of spenders. The National Party's Kiwisaver policy announcement has surprised some, but after nearly 20 years of low Kiwisaver uptake, the logic of a compulsory retirement savings scheme is inescapable. Andy Milne of Christian Savings unpacks some historical context and the impact of an ageing population on future retirement funds if Kiwsaver continues to be voluntary.     Support Rhema: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema&utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min

  7. 26 de juny

    Middle East Resistance: Forging Peace and Reconciliation

    Will the promised cessation of hostilities between Iran and the US lead to peace? Even as hope builds that the war has ended, media chaplain Frank Ritchie points out that a lack of violence doesn't mean genuine harmony.  He shines a light on the faith-based ministry of Musalaha (Arabic for “reconciliation”), which facilitates reconciliation between ethnic, religious, and social groups through peaceful co-resistance. (Musalaha – A Vision of Reconciliation) Text 8168, keyword 'Comments' to share your thoughts. ~~~~ Tune into Thoughts & Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App.For more from the show, visit the Thoughts & Comments page at rhema.co.nz. Support Rhema: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema&utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

  8. 26 de juny

    Oil Dipstick Test: Has the Iran War Ended?

    Let the oil flow! A geopolitical analyst says the barrel price is one way to gauge if the Iran war has truly ended. Dr Geoffrey Miller unpacked the multi-point Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran, which promises a host of concessions to the Islamist regime. Text 8168, keyword 'Comments' to share your thoughts. ~~~~ Tune into Thoughts & Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App.For more from the show, visit the Thoughts & Comments page at rhema.co.nz. Support Rhema: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema&utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=link See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
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Thoughts & Comments brings social commentary to current issues and a faith perspective to the latest news. Hosted by Andrew Urquhart, a seasoned broadcaster with over three decades of experience. In each episode, Andrew chats with a wide range of guests and experts who bring their wisdom and insight to a huge variety of topics, including politics, psychology, societal trends, theology, geopolitical analysis, social policy, and spirituality. We’ll give you something worth thinking about! Thoughts & Comments with Andrew Urquhart, wherever you get your Podcasts.

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