Thoughts & Comments
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Podcast Overview
<p>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.</p>
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7/21/2025
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May 28, 2026
Is All Fair in Christian Love & Culture Wars?
<p>"Problems arise when society begins redefining realities it did not create — marriage, sex, parenthood, and even what it means to be human."</p> <p>There's a challenge to the liberal claim that culture wars have been imported and Christians should 'stay out of it'.</p> <p>Historian and theologian, Rev. Dr Malcolm Falloon, explains why many polarising social issues - such as critical race theory and trans ideology - are fundamentally spiritual matters... and that Christ's love is the only force that can bridge the divide between these opposing visions of humanity.</p> <p>Text 8168, keyword 'Comments' to share your thoughts.</p> <p>~~~~</p> <p>Tune into Thoughts & Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App.<br><br>For more from the show, visit the <a href="https://www.rhema.co.nz/listen-on-demand/video-podcast/thoughts-and-comments" aria-label="Link Thoughts & Comments">Thoughts & Comments</a> page at rhema.co.nz.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
May 27, 2026
People Speak, Government Listens - a Teaching Moment for Education Sector
<p>As Bob McCoskrie was speaking to Andrew Urquhart on Wednesday, the tide was starting to turn for New Zealand's homeschooling communities.</p> <p>The Family First founding director shared why so many concerned parents had contacted his advocacy group about the proposed law to control home-based educators, the potential for even greater overreach, and the risk of ideological imposition by different governments. He says the homeschool community is all for accountability - done the right way.</p> <p><a href="https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/government-listens-feedback-homeschool-regulations">Government listens to feedback on homeschool regulations | Beehive.govt.nz</a></p> <p><a href="https://www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/committees-press-releases/have-your-say-on-the-legislation-definitions-of-woman-and-man-amendment-bill/">Have your say on the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill - New Zealand Parliament</a></p> <p>Text 8168, keyword 'Comments' to share your thoughts.</p> <p>~~~~</p> <p>Tune into Thoughts & Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App.<br><br>For more from the show, visit the <a href="https://www.rhema.co.nz/listen-on-demand/video-podcast/thoughts-and-comments" aria-label="Link Thoughts & Comments">Thoughts & Comments</a> page at rhema.co.nz.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
May 27, 2026
Ministry of Education 'Schooled' on Ill-Thought Homeschooling Law
<p>A former teacher and current homeschooling parent is marking down the Ministry of Education's authoritarian attempt to increase its control over New Zealand's homeschooling system.</p> <p>Speaking to Andrew Urquhart on Tuesday, civil liberties advocate Nick Hanne (<a href="https://www.nzpillar.com">www.nzpillar.com</a>) pointed out the lack of consultation and open-ended bill amendments, which National's Education Minister Erica Stanford has since promised to halt and address properly in future legislation (<a href="https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/government-listens-feedback-homeschool-regulations">Government listens to feedback on homeschool regulations | Beehive.govt.nz</a>).</p> <p>Text 8168, keyword 'Comments' to share your thoughts.</p> <p>~~~~</p> <p>Tune into Thoughts & Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App.<br><br>For more from the show, visit the <a href="https://www.rhema.co.nz/listen-on-demand/video-podcast/thoughts-and-comments" aria-label="Link Thoughts & Comments">Thoughts & Comments</a> page at rhema.co.nz.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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- What is Thoughts & Comments?
<p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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