Thoughts & Comments
Thoughts & Comments
Playlist by Thoughts & CommentsThoughts & 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 e…105 clip(s) in playlist
Fri 19 Dec 2025. Christmas Special with ALED JONES
A yuletide treat for music lovers – Welsh singer and Songs of Praise presenter Aled Jones joins Andrew Urquhart for a Christmas-cracker of a festive chat. Discover his fond memories of childhood in Wales, early fame, a varied media career, and serenading royals; and how God has held him through the…
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Thu 18 Dec 2025. The Good, the Sad, and the Hopeful.
Join Andrew Urquhart as he continues to wrap up the year with a look at what this season holds for Kiwis - the good, the sad and the beautiful; the inspiration, the despair and the hope. The Salvation Army's Lt Col Ian Hutson asks us to spare a thought for those who have found 'no room at the in…
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Wed 17 Dec 2025. The Year in Review.
As 2025 draws to a close, Andrew Urquhart and his guests look back at the significant events and issues that make it a year to remember, including: Big-and-fast weather damage Influence of US President Donald Trump AI's growing impact Energy generation Social Impact Bonds Creeping extension of euth…
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Tue 16 Dec 2025. Christmas Cheer or Festive Fear? The Art & Heart of Celebrating Well
Can Christmas get busy and stressful? YES! But why, when it's all about the Prince of Peace. Today, Andrew Urquhart and his guests unwrap the layers of expectation, expense and emotion that can complicate how we mark Christmas festivities and other occasions. Enjoy three conversations that encoura…
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Mon 15 Dec 2025. Bondi Massacre: The Light Shines in the Darkness
As the church prepares to celebrate Christ's birth and Jews remember God's faithfulness in protecting their identity, a devastating massacre seems to have blotted out a memorial of light. Andrew Urquhart and his guests respond to the tragedy at Australia's Bondi Beach, considering the role of law…
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Fri 12 Dec 2025. A Church for the Times: Jeff Vines on Christianity in a Post-Secular Society
Identity, tribalism, and good Kiwi coffee. Those topics and plenty more were on the table when the host of Today with Jeff Vines caught up with Andrew Urquhart on his New Zealand visit. Encouraged by a global Gen Z surge back to church, the ONE&All lead pastor also warned that a counter-movement is…
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Thu 11 Dec 2025. Living With Palestinians: A Kiwi in Bethlehem
As a Kiwi recently returned from Bethlehem, photo/video-journalist Cole Martin brings back challenging accounts from the West Bank, an area of the Holy Land that has arguably received less media attention than Hamas-controlled Gaza since the 2003 October 7th attacks on Israel. In this raw and conf…
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Wed 10 Dec 2025. The Cost of Keeping Up with the Joneses.
All I want for Christmas is... naughty or is it nice? And are we chasing a lifestyle too expensive to resource? Tech gadgets and smart devices come with a hefty price tag and significant social cost - whether you do or don't keep up-to-date with the latest/best/shiniest toys. Andrew Urquhart's g…
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Tue 9 Dec 2025. HoHoHo or Ho-Hum? Holding Christmas Joy
Are you attempting to stuff too much into the proverbial Christmas stocking? Trying wrap up too many gifts, expenses, events, obligations, tinsel and trimmings.. with too little of you? Broadcaster John Cowan shares some sage advice for those feeling more ho-hum rather than ho-ho-ho; Matt Maslin…
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Mon 8 Dec 2025. Christmas Crackers, Party Politics, & Covid Whistleblowing
Counting down to Christmas it's not crackers that politicians are pulling on, but a power struggle nonetheless. Andrew Urquhart invites his guests to comment on the apparent tug-of-war between local and central government, the two major political parties, individual rights and the common good. For…
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