New Zealand is well below the threshold for population replacement.  The national fertility rate has plummeted to a historic low of 1.53 births per woman, compared to the minimal rate of 2.1 for maintaining our population.

What is causing this decline, and will it lead to our demise?

From changing social values and economic pressure to extreme life-ending laws, Andrew Urquhart and LifeNet's Brendan Malone discuss how we ended up on this downwards spiral; if we can reverse course to chart a path towards life; and where hope can be found.

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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.

New Zealand is well below the threshold for population replacement.&nbsp; The national fertility rate has plummeted to a historic low of 1.53 births per woman, compared to the minimal rate of 2.1 for maintaining our population.
What is causing this decline, and will it lead to our demise?
From changing social values and economic pressure to extreme life-ending laws, Andrew Urquhart and LifeNet's Brendan Malone discuss how we ended up on this downwards spiral; if we can reverse course to chart a path towards life; and where hope can be found.
Text 8168, keyword 'Comments' to share your thoughts.
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Tune into Thoughts &amp; Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App. 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 &amp; Comments">Thoughts &amp; Comments</a> page at rhema.co.nz.

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.

Thoughts &amp; 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&rsquo;ll give you something worth thinking about! Thoughts &amp; Comments with Andrew Urquhart, wherever you get your Podcasts.