Host Andrew Urquhart is joined by Nick Holder, director of Shine Television's Thoughts and Comments, to preview a new five-part election series called Thoughts on Politics, launching Wednesday nights on Shine TV. Filmed with around thirty interviews from Wellington, the show mixes commentators, church leaders and everyday people sharing how they approach voting.



Holder explains the series aims not to tell viewers who to vote for, but to challenge "tribal" voting habits where people back a party out of habit or family loyalty rather than genuine reflection on policy. Urquhart adds that the goal is especially to engage Christians who disengage from politics or vote along ideological lines without question, encouraging an informed decision at the ballot box rather than a random one. Excerpts from the interviews will also air daily on Thoughts and Comments as part of election coverage ([www.shinetv.co.nz](https://www.shinetv.co.nz), [www.thoughtsandcomments.co.nz](https://www.thoughtsandcomments.co.nz)).



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.

Produced using AI tools under human supervision.

Host Andrew Urquhart is joined by Nick Holder, director of Shine Television's Thoughts and Comments, to preview a new five-part election series called Thoughts on Politics, launching Wednesday nights on Shine TV. Filmed with around thirty interviews from Wellington, the show mixes commentators, church leaders and everyday people sharing how they approach voting. Holder explains the series aims not to tell viewers who to vote for, but to challenge "tribal" voting habits where people back a party out of habit or family loyalty rather than genuine reflection on policy. Urquhart adds that the goal is especially to engage Christians who disengage from politics or vote along ideological lines without question, encouraging an informed decision at the ballot box rather than a random one. Excerpts from the interviews will also air daily on Thoughts and Comments as part of election coverage ([www.shinetv.co.nz](https://www.shinetv.co.nz), [www.thoughtsandcomments.co.nz](https://www.thoughtsandcomments.co.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.