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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.
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Did Brian Tamaki Cross the Free Speech Line?
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Jul 03, 2026 |
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Panic Market: Feeding Fear of the 'Other'
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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Peace Over Purge: Bringing Christian Cool to a Heated Issue
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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Digging for Earthquake Miracles
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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Pre-Election Debates Coming to a Town Near You
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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Kiwisaver Evolution: Save Now for a Secure Future?
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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Middle East Resistance: Forging Peace and Reconciliation
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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Oil Dipstick Test: Has the Iran War Ended?
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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Imported Cultures & Social Cohesion
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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What Did the Iran War Achieve?
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Divided We Fall? UK Leader Admits Defeat
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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The god of "I" & AI - A Dangerous New Tower of Babel
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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Pushing Parliamentarian Perks Too Far
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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War & Peace in Iran: Is the End Finally in Sight?
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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How Helpful is the Gender Definition Bill?
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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Is There Truth in the Prosperity Gospel?
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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Prodigals: How to Mend Estranged Relationships
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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Scrum in Political Playbook
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Homeschoolers Score Victory for Democracy
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Few Golden Coins but Always a Silver Lining: Budget 2026
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Bland and Beige? Budget 2026
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Budget 2026: Will the People Step Up?
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Is All Fair in Christian Love & Culture Wars?
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May 28, 2026 |
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People Speak, Government Listens - a Teaching Moment for Education Sector
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May 27, 2026 |
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Ministry of Education 'Schooled' on Ill-Thought Homeschooling Law
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May 27, 2026 |
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Everywhere but Home - Pathos in Dame Jacinda Documentary
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May 27, 2026 |
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Let's Stop the False Dichotomy in Immigration Debate
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May 25, 2026 |
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Faith Credited with Transforming New Zealand's Justice System
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May 25, 2026 |
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Digital ID Legalised: Smokescreen or Trojan Horse?
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May 22, 2026 |
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BNZ Buy-back Bid: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
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May 22, 2026 |
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Geopolitical Analysis: Emerging Strains in "Concert of the Great Powers"
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May 22, 2026 |
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A Move of the Spirit?
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May 21, 2026 |
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Gen Z Wants Substance Over Form in Search for Truth
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May 20, 2026 |
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Not Just an Ageing Society, but a Dying Population
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May 19, 2026 |
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A Divided United Kingdom?
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May 19, 2026 |
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Dangers of Relinquishing Rights to a Webmaster Trap
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May 19, 2026 |
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Gospel Lessons for Immigration Tensions
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May 19, 2026 |
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Is Bank Buy-back Gambit an Election Winner for NZ First?
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May 19, 2026 |
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Sacred Duty of Creation Care
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May 15, 2026 |
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Battle Won, War Continues
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May 15, 2026 |
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Are We Losing Our Balance in the Fencing Match of Politics & Media??
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May 13, 2026 |
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Commonwealth Roils Over Polarising Issues
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May 12, 2026 |
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Treaty Laws Under Review
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May 12, 2026 |
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UK Leadership on the Rocks
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May 11, 2026 |
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Did Maiki Sherman Fall Prey to a Virtual Public Lynching?
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May 10, 2026 |
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A Mother's Cry from the Heart - Where is God in the Devastation of War?
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May 08, 2026 |
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Has the Kiwi Property Dream Become a Nightmare?
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May 08, 2026 |
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Was Dumping the BSA the Right Call?
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May 08, 2026 |
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No Appetite for Poison Chef Culture
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May 07, 2026 |
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Is Politics a Team Sport? Coalition Conflict Analysed
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May 06, 2026 |
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Slam on the Brakes: Spy Cars in New Zealand?
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May 05, 2026 |
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Telling God's Story - Jared van Berkel & the media missionaries
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May 04, 2026 |
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Coalition Analysis: Is the Party Over?
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May 04, 2026 |
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Regulating the Wild West of the WWW
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May 01, 2026 |
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Fri 19 Dec 2025. Christmas Special with ALED JONES
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Thu 18 Dec 2025. The Good, the Sad, and the Hopeful.
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Wed 17 Dec 2025. The Year in Review.
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Tue 16 Dec 2025. Christmas Cheer or Festive Fear? The Art & Heart of Celebrating Well
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Mon 15 Dec 2025. Bondi Massacre: The Light Shines in the Darkness
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Fri 12 Dec 2025. A Church for the Times: Jeff Vines on Christianity in a Post-Secular Society
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Thu 11 Dec 2025. Living With Palestinians: A Kiwi in Bethlehem
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Wed 10 Dec 2025. The Cost of Keeping Up with the Joneses.
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Tue 9 Dec 2025. HoHoHo or Ho-Hum? Holding Christmas Joy
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Mon 8 Dec 2025. Christmas Crackers, Party Politics, & Covid Whistleblowing
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Fri 5 Dec 2025. Cloudy With a Chance of (Swedish) Meatballs
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Thu 4 Dec 2025. Pastor, Builder & Jesus-follower: In-depth with Peter Kinsella
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Wed 3 Dec 2025. I See You: The Person Behind the Begging Bowl.
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Tue 2 Dec 2025. Faith Under Fire in the Middle East
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Mon 1 Dec 2025. God and Monsters.
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Fri 28 Nov 2025. Happy Thanksgiving! Foreign Influence in War and Peace.
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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Thu 27 Nov 2025. 70 x 7 - The Power in Forgiving
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Wed 26 Nov 2025. Church of Renewed Hope: Revival & Vision
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Tue 25 Nov 2025. The Thin Blue Line: Performance & Integrity in Leadership, Law & Order
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Mon 24 Nov 2025. Dr James Lindsay on the Illusion of Woke & Critical Theory
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Fri 21 Nov 2025. Home and Away: Local & Global Mission
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Thu 20 Nov 2025. Stunning New Devo: Between the Pages with Paula & Keith Newman
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Wed 19 Nov 2025. Church of Healing.
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Tue 18 Nov 2025. Reclaiming the Village.
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Mon 17 Nov 2025. Let's Talk About Love.
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Fri 14 Nov 2025. Standing on the Past to Peer into the Future
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Thu 13 Nov 2025. The Inconvenient Truth About Gender Ideology: In-depth with Helen Joyce
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Wed 12 Nov 2025. Geared for Growth
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Tue 11 Nov 2025. Spiritual Success & Gospel Goals: Greg Sheridan on thriving in a hostile world
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Mon 10 Nov 2025 Thriving by Nature: How to Get Our Best
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Fri 7 Nov 2025. Who Do You Trust?
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Thu 6 Nov 2025. Protecting Our Children.
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Wed 5 Nov 2025. From Palestine to Parihaka: The Toll of Terrorism & War
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Tue 4 Nov 2025. Making the World a Better Place
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Mon 3 Nov 2025. Political Policy that Makes a Difference.
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Fri 31 Oct 2025. Trick or Treat, Evil or Harmless: What's the Deal with Halloween?
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Thu 30 Oct 2025. Eyes on the Opposition: Politics & Policy Under Scrutiny
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Wed 29 Oct 2025. A Broken Church: Scandal, Schism & State Control
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Tue 28 Oct 2025. Pride & Prejudice - from blatant to unconscious bias
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Mon 27 Oct 2025 Learning & Growing Up
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Fri 24 Oct 2025 Wes Huff - Ministry and Motivation
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Thurs 23 Oct 2025 Technology & Authority
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Tue 21 Oct 2025 Breaking with Tradition
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Mon 20 Oct 2025 Political & Financial Uncertainty
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Fri 17 Oct 2025 Blessed be the Peacemakers
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Thu 16 Oct 2025. Power to the People? Or 'A Nation of Sheep'?
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Oct 16, 2025 |