Andrew Urquhart talks with Wynand Jacobs, Executive Director of Family Life New Zealand, about the success of Marriage Week (marriageweek.org.nz). They discuss how churches and organisations came together with more coordination this year, and share an encouraging story of a pastor being thanked for finally preaching on marriage from the pulpit.




The conversation turns to the surprising backlash some received online for celebrating long-married couples, prompting reflection on those for whom marriage represents pain, disappointment, or unmet hopes. Wynand draws on an illustration from Pilgrim's Progress to highlight the power of hope in overcoming despair, encouraging listeners to hold onto hope for their relationships, with more resources available at familylife.nz.



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Andrew Urquhart talks with Wynand Jacobs, Executive Director of Family Life New Zealand, about the success of Marriage Week (marriageweek.org.nz). They discuss how churches and organisations came together with more coordination this year, and share an encouraging story of a pastor being thanked for finally preaching on marriage from the pulpit. The conversation turns to the surprising backlash some received online for celebrating long-married couples, prompting reflection on those for whom marriage represents pain, disappointment, or unmet hopes. Wynand draws on an illustration from Pilgrim's Progress to highlight the power of hope in overcoming despair, encouraging listeners to hold onto hope for their relationships, with more resources available at familylife.nz. 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" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thoughts &amp; Comments</a> page at rhema.co.nz.Produced using AI tools under human supervision.

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.

Thoughts & Comments Podcast

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, chatting 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, chatting 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.