Dr Rocío Figueroa, a Catholic sexual abuse survivor and theologian, shares from her experience and research on pastoral responses to help survivors hurt in church care. She tells Andrew Urquhart that how the Church responds matters a great deal, and looks at what repentance means.

She has big, well-loved shoes to fill, with her passion to serve our country's underprivileged. Andrew Urquhart meets the new leader of the Salvation Army's Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit, Dr Bonnie Robinson, and asks about her view of New Zealand's social welfare and support systems.

Political commentator Dr Bryce Edwards joins Andrew Urquhart to take a deeper look at the government's performance when it comes to health reforms and the health sector.

How did a regular software update lead to a cascading tech outage that disrupted commerce and communication around the world? Digital Lead Justin Smith takes Andrew Urquhart on a blow-by-blow replay of the recent global IT crash, sparked by cybersecurity giant, Crowdstrike.

Political commentator Dr Bryce Edwards and Andrew Urquhart critically assess the government's Health Board reforms; and anticipate the tabling of the report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in State care and faith-based institutions. (24 July 2024)

In light of the Royal Commission Report, how about we talk about the systemic leadership failures in the church that enabled this horrific abuse? What needs to change to keep our children safe? John Peachey from The Think Farm joins Andrew Urquhart on the program to share his thoughts.

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Promise Keepers will host a conference in Auckland next month on the 9th and 10th of August. National Director Frank Po Ching joins Lizzie Oakes in the studio to share the heart behind the event.

CEO Free Speech Union Jonathan Ayling joins Andrew Urquhart for another weekly conversation, this time discussing the Law Commission and their latest mandate which confuses free speech with hate speech.

Nigeria is among the most persecuted countries in the world. Steph Johnston, CEO of Barnabas Aid, joins Rhema Days to discuss the current situation between Christians and Muslims.

Find out more information here: www.barnabasaid.org/nz/countries/Nigeria

With the presentation of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into child abuse in state and faith-based care last week, there have been strong reactions, with Christians being branded as hypocritical. Many are losing faith in the church system and, by extension, in God. Reuben Munn from Laidlaw Colleg...

When we have a personal grievance with someone, it can be helpful to express all our thoughts and feelings. In this week's conversation, John Cowan joins Andrew Urquhart to discuss the benefits of articulating your thoughts in unsent words.

Andrew Urquhart speaks to Rev. Dr Stuart Lange in the wake of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in state care and faith-based institutions. Acknowledging this unspeakable evil is contrary to the Christian faith and must never be allowed to happen again, Dr. Lange urges churches to be fai...

Where does our argumentation come from when we argue with our spouse? Wynand Jacobs from Familylife continues his series on bricks and hammers, emphasizing that an argumentative nature or approach in marriage can be quite destructive.

Visit Familylife here: www.familylife.nz

 When compared to other OECD countries, New Zealand outcomes don't really measure up. Maryanne Spurdle, Researcher at Maxim Institute, joins Andrew Urquhart to discuss her thoughts on government funding, public and charter schools and overall Kiwi happiness.

Julia Grace joins Lizzie Oakes in the Star studio to share her happiness hack: asking yourself what has worked before to make you happy.

**TW: This interview refers to abuse and trauma.**
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Lizzie Oakes considers the key needs facing survivors of institutional abuse, including the challenge of taking the first step to reach out for help.
She speaks to Thomas Wynne from the Survivor Experiences Service (Dept. Internal Affairs), ...

Thomas Scrimgeour from Maxim Institute discusses the limitations of public policy against the realities of free market forces. He chats to Andrew Urquhart about the fundamental concept that 'prices are information', 'knowing your limits', and the news that inflation is approaching target range. ...

Terry Pouonu of Laidlaw College chats to Andrew Urquhart about the health problems endemic in Pasifika communities, and invites churches to get proactive about conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

The Anglican Diocese in Lower Hutt, Taita, acknowledges the significant housing crisis facing the country. While they can't solve the entire issue, they are committed to addressing the housing needs within their community. Maria Kirkland, co-missioner at St Matthew's Anglican in Taita, joins Lizz...

In just a few weeks, LifeFm's Sherryn Tai will be embarking on a trip to Uganda with World Vision, aiming to sponsor 100 children in one of the country's most impoverished regions. She joins Lizzie Oakes in the studio to share more details.

TW: Conversations around sexual abuse.

A Royal Commission of Inquiry is investigating child sex abuse in both state and faith-based care. Rhema Days hosts a panel featuring Frances Tagaloa, Jim Goodwin, and Rupene Amato, who share their personal experiences and have submitted their stories to th...

Often, we have numerous desires and must ask ourselves whether these desires align with God's will. Chris Dawson from the River Church in Pukekohe visits Rhema Breakfast to discuss James chapter 4 and how we can realign our hearts so that our desires lead us to good places.

What defines a New Zealander? Is it being born here, or choosing to make New Zealand home? Jason Heale from Maxim Institute joins Andrew Urquhart to discuss what truly embodies the essence of being Kiwi.

Wynand Jacobs from FamilyLife continues to use the bricks and hammers analogy for a healthy marriage, emphasizing that the destructive hammer to avoid is discontentment and entitlement, while the building brick to embrace is gratitude. He joins Andrew Urquhart on Rhema Days to paint the picture.