On Mic
New show from Shine TV airing every Tuesday & Thursday at 7pm. Landing here is a selection of our latest conversations from the Rhema and Star radio studios. Talking to people across New Zealand and beyond, who have made waves as musicians, maybe political leaders, artists, you name it. "On Mic" hopes to bring you these interviews so you don't miss on their stories.
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How Selfishness Can Break Down a Relationship: Wynand Jacobs on Marriage
Marriage involves a little bit of compromise and a lot less selfishness, right? Wynand Jacobs from FamilyLife joins Andrew Urquhart on the Rhema program to discuss building your home through metaphorical bricks - using a brick of service and avoiding the hammer of selfishness.
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UK Elections: Maxim Institute Discusses Britain's Polls
Could it be a Labour landslide? Thomas Scrimgeour, Researcher at Maxim Institute, joins Andrew Urquhart to discuss his thoughts on the current UK Elections, and what New Zealand can learn from them.
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Marlborough Library Breaches Rights: Jonathan Ayling on Censorship Today
There's always been a little bit of censorship at our local library to keep us safe. However, by denying Let Kids Be Kids the use of Council facilities, Marlborough District Council appears to have unlawfully discriminated against local ratepayers, as asserted by The Free Speech Union. Its CEO, J...
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Refining Our Personal Brand Online: Tom O’Neil on Internet Spring Cleans
Sometimes, what we post on the internet can come back to haunt us, especially in a professional work environment. Tom O’Neil from CV.co.nz joins Andrew Urquhart to discuss the importance of conducting an internet spring clean to refine your personal brand online.
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Let's Discuss Men's Health: Kent Johns on Being a Good Bloke
It's often challenging for men in New Zealand to take care of themselves. Health Coach Kent Johns joins Andrew Curtis to delve into men's health and explore what it truly means to be a good bloke.
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NZ Called to Do More for Child Aid: World Vision on Investing in the Children
World Vision has found only 5% of development aid directly targets children despite children making up nearly half of the aid-receiving populations. Grant Bayldon, National Director at World Vision New Zealand, joins Rhema Afternoons to unpack these numbers, and what the NZ government can do abou...
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A Safe Space for Unsafe People: John Peachey on Being the Answer
There is much criticism of the government and its policies, but should we rely on the government to fix the world? Can we create a safe space for unsafe people? John Peachey joins Rhema Days to discuss being proactive and taking matters into our own hands to make the world a better place.
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Elections Happening Around the World: Prof Robert Patman on the Impacts
Professor Robert Patman, Professor of International Relations at Otago University, joins Andrew Urquhart to discuss the global implications of recent elections, New Zealand's role in a changing world, democracy, the Ukraine summit in Switzerland, and more.
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Broken Promises: Tash McGill on Government Failing to Fund Cancer Drug
Last week's budget announcement included promises made, promises broken, and significant backlash over the government's decision to cancel plans, promised during the last election campaign, to fund certain cancer drugs. Tash McGill joins Andrew Urquhart to share her thoughts on the matter.
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Stories Through Art and Design: Mata’afā Pio Mulipola on New Art Installation
A beautiful art installation as a part of the Laidlaw College campus was showcased on Thursday night. Andrew Urquhart invited Artist Mata’afā Pio Mulipola to discuss what drew him to the arts, how he got to where he is today, and more on the art installation.
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Monarchy from a Biblical Point of View: Stuart Lange on the Theology of Kingship
Following the King's Birthday weekend, Andrew Urquhart found himself pondering: What does the Bible say about the king and monarchy? Dr. Stuart Lange joins Rhema Days to share his insights and findings on this topic.
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Winter is Coming: Philip Duncan Shares Latest in Weather
Is winter the most wonderful time of the year? Philip Duncan from WeatherWatch shares the latest weather report with Andrew Urquhart.
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Jammies For June: Margi Mellsop from Middlemore Foundation Describes Initative
Too many children are being admitted to Kidz First Hospital with respiratory illnesses due to living in cold, damp houses. The Middlemore Foundation aims to address this issue through its Jammies for June initiative. CEO Margi Mellsop joins Rhema Breakfast to explain how they're making a differen...
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Sunlight on the Ocean: Rhyl Venning's Memoir of Love and Loss
Rhyl Venning's "miracle" daughter, Kari-Lee, was born with cystic fibrosis, facing a predicted lifespan of just thirty years and no cure. Despite this, Kari-Lee courageously chose to live a vibrant and extraordinary life. Author and mother Rhyl Venning joins Di Campbell to discuss her memoir, det...
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Child Safety Online: Rory Birkbeck Introduces SafeSurfer Kid-Safe Phone
Rory Birkbeck, co-founder and CEO of the New Zealand company SafeSurfer, is a tech innovator and father of two who has dedicated nearly a decade to developing cutting-edge solutions for child safety online. He joins Rhema Breakfast to discuss how his partnership with Samsung has led to the creati...
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Making 'Tiny' Change: Lauren Parsons on Starting Small & Breaking Habits
Breaking habits is challenging. To successfully change, we often need to simplify our goals into small, manageable steps. Lauren Parsons from Lauren Parsons Wellbeing discusses this approach with Rhema Afternoons, offering insights on how to make these changes achievable and easy to implement.
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Pet Bills: PD Insurance COO Michelle Le Long on Reducing the Financial Sting
After surveying more than 2,400 pet parents, PD Insurance’s research shows that nearly one quarter (23%) are finding the costs a challenge. A further 39% said the bills are ‘sometimes’ hard to bear. PD Insurance COO Michelle Le Long chats with Rhema Breakfast on budget tips for pet owners.
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Opportunity Africa: Steph Johnston on Initiative Supporting African Christians
The Church in Africa is experiencing significant growth, but the challenges faced by African Christians are also on the rise. To address these issues, Barnabas Aid has launched a new initiative to support Christians in 36 countries across sub-Saharan Africa. Steph Johnston from Barnabas Aid joins...
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Entering Ordinary Time: Frank Ritchie on Living Out the Story of Jesus Every Day
The story of Jesus shapes the Christian calendar, and now that Pentecost has passed, the calendar is empty until Christmas, marking this period as Ordinary Time. Rev Frank Ritchie joins Rhema Afternoons to reflect on what God might look like during the ordinary.
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Christianity Nationally & Globally: Dave Mann on Trends, Challenges & Hope
A tipping point appears to exist between the influence of the church on culture and the prevailing secular culture. Dave Mann from The Hope Project joins Andrew Urquhart to discuss Christianity's position of power in our culture and worldwide, and how The Hope Project booklets are making a differ...
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The 501 Debacle in Australia: Craig Heilmann on Deporting Career Criminals
The 501s are making headlines in Australia once again, highlighting the issue of several thousand career criminals who are not supposed to be in the country. Australian correspondent Dr Craig Heilmann has joined Andrew Urquhart to discuss how the country's immigration system is breaking down.
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Step Out of Your Comfort Zone: John Peachey on Putting the Effort in
"God's got this!" is often used as a blanket statement to avoid taking action. John Peachey from The Think Farm joins Andrew Urquhart to challenge Christians to put in the hard work and fulfil their callings.
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Do Mistakes Count as Sin? Geoff Macpherson on Conscious and Unconscious Sins
Are mistakes sinning? What role do our thoughts play - is it a sin to have a terrible thought? Geoff Macpherson from Grace Theological College joins Rhema Breakfast to share his take on these big questions.
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Budget Day & Tax Cuts: Ian Hudson from The Salvation Army Discusses Thoughts
Today is Budget Day, and the government is about to announce tax cuts expected to impact the middle class significantly. Lt-Colonel Ian Hutson from the Salvation Army discusses the potential consequences.