Is There Truth in the Prosperity Gospel?

A recent survey claims 75% of Americans subscribe to the 'Prosperity Gospel'; so if your instinctive reaction is aversion - is that based on scripture, or culture?  Media chaplain Frank Ritchie peels back layers of societal and theological bias that sees God's plan for success, blessing and human …

Prodigals: How to Mend Estranged Relationships

Veteran broadcaster John Cowan shares some insights on some causes of friction in adult child-parent relationships; and allowing time, love and other family to aid the healing process. Text 8168, keyword 'Comments' to share your thoughts. ~~~~ Tune into Thoughts & Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm …

Scrum in Political Playbook

Can battle lines be drawn or allegiances formed without clear party policies?  Perhaps we're looking at a rolling maul over an invisible political football...  The new Roy Morgan poll brought on a barrage of rugby references, as Tash McGill and Andrew Urquhart analysed shifts in how Coalition and …

Homeschoolers Score Victory for Democracy

Political commentator Simon O'Connor reflects on the recent victory for homeschooling and the democratic process, with the Government's commitment to proper consultation on home education regulations. He also considers the 'small target' approach various Opposition parties seem to be taking as they…

Few Golden Coins but Always a Silver Lining: Budget 2026

Social welfare advocates are disappointed with what many view as penny-pinching in the recently announced austerity Budget.  However Visionwest's Partnership Manager sees some silver linings in the government's planned spending.  Brook Turner explains why the sector feels that Budget 2026 delivers …

Bland and Beige? Budget 2026

Devoid of fanfare and lolly scrambles, is there a token 'something' for everyone? Brendan Malone joins Andrew Urquhart for a look beyond the balance sheet to discuss what can be inferred from a rather lacklustre Budget announcement last week.   Is the Government playing a cautious game as it juggl…

Budget 2026: Will the People Step Up?

Arian Tashakkori from PILLAR takes a look on the bright side of Budget 2026 through a civil liberties lens.  He points out that budget constrictions mean a smaller government, which in turn offers an opportunity for New Zealand communities to step up, and put faith into action.  Text 8168, keyword…

Is All Fair in Christian Love & Culture Wars?

"Problems arise when society begins redefining realities it did not create — marriage, sex, parenthood, and even what it means to be human." There's a challenge to the liberal claim that culture wars have been imported and Christians should 'stay out of it'. Historian and theologian, Rev. Dr Malc…

People Speak, Government Listens - a Teaching Moment for Education Sector

As Bob McCoskrie was speaking to Andrew Urquhart on Wednesday, the tide was starting to turn for New Zealand's homeschooling communities. 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,…

Ministry of Education 'Schooled' on Ill-Thought Homeschooling Law

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. Speaking to Andrew Urquhart on Tuesday, civil liberties advocate Nick Hanne (www.nzpillar.com) pointed out the lack o…