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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Starvation in Somalia, Africa: T.J. Grant from World Vision Shares Update
T.J. Grant from World Vision is back from a recent trip to Somalia and shares his account of the hunger crisis the country has been battling for around five years.
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Collateral Damage in Gaza, Free Speech & Politics: Craig Heilmann on The Latest
Rhema Day's Australian correspondent Craig Heilmann joins Andrew Urquhart to share his views on current affairs happening across the ditch
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Sticky Words: Julia Grace on Watching What we Say
All words hold weight, yet some carry more significance than others. Julia Grace uses this notion as a starting point to delve into a discussion about how words can profoundly affect others, particularly surrounding advice and feedback.
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Can We Ruin God's Plan for Our Life? Geoff MacPherson Answers Questions
Geoff MacPherson from Grace Theological College answers two questions - Why did God create darkness when He created the world? And how much influence do our decisions have on God's plan for our lives?
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NZ Booklovers Award Winners for 2024: Karen McMillan on the Winning Books
Karen McMillan, Author and Director of NZ Booklovers, joins Di and Tom to discuss the newly announced 2024 winners and their remarkable tales.
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Seeing Easter with Fresh Eyes: Myke Habets on How Scripture is Never Exhausted
The essence of Easter rightfully centres on the profound events of Jesus' death and resurrection, constituting the cornerstone of our faith. Without these pivotal moments, Christianity as we know it would not exist. However, as Easter concludes, it doesn't signify the end of this crucial narrativ...
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All Education is Good: John Cowan Commentary on Shaping Brains and Thinking
John Cowan joins Andrew Urquhart on Rhema for his weekly conversation, this time he has a heretical idea: all higher education is good.
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Big Unity Alpha: Scott Pilkington on Spirit-Filled Alpha Course
The Big Unity Alpha represents an exciting initiative, bringing churches from the East Auckland area together to host an expansive Alpha program within a warehouse setting. Leading this endeavour is Scott Pilkington, who joined Lizzie Oakes to discuss this remarkable initiative.
Find out more he...
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Who is Celebrating Easter this Year? Rebecca De Jong on Christianity Decline
Rebecca De Jong from Laidlaw College has a conversation with Andrew Urquhart on the popularity of Christianity worldwide, and some of the interesting trends data has found.
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Why Do We Call it 'Good Friday'? Rev Kate Berkley Discusses
Reverend Kate Berkeley of Christ Church Ellerslie engages in a discussion with Rhema Breakfast, exploring the origins behind why culture refers to the first day of the Easter holiday as 'Good Friday.'
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Embracing Mental Flow: John Cowan on Combatting Boredom and Building Resilience
Join John Cowan as he delves into the intricacies of Catch-22 with Andrew Urquhart, exploring how this literary masterpiece inspired John's thoughts on mental flow and boredom
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Mirror Unbroken: Wynand Jacobs on How Our Closest Relationships Expose Our Flaws
One might assume that we're at our finest when surrounded by our closest companions, and that our love for them brings out the best in us. However, this isn't always true in practice. Wynand Jacobs from FamilyLife joins Andrew Urquhart to discuss the marriage relationship and how God might be rev...
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Can the Government Blame COVID for Coalition Mess? Maryanne Spurdle Shares
Maryanne Spurdle, a researcher at the Maxim Institute, joins Andrew Urquhart in examining the condition of the New Zealand economy and whether the coalition government can attribute the current challenges to the impact of COVID-19.
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A Girl Called Hope: Kerry Petrie Shares Journey
A Girl Called Hope is a New Zealand charity founded in 2004 with a mission to provide real alternatives for young New Zealand women facing challenges with their mental health and well-being. Kerry Petrie who has been there since the beginning, chats with Lizzie Oakes on the journey.
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The Persecuted Church this Easter: Insights from Steph Johnston of Barnabas Aid
Easter can be a dangerous time for persecuted Christians. Steph Johnston, CEO of Barnabus Aid, joins Andrew Urquhart on Rhema Days to shed light on the situation across the sea.
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Waiting for the Call Back: Tom O'Neil on Managing the Post-Interview Anxiety
Tom O'Neil from cv.co.nz discusses with Andrew Urquhart the post-interview blues and the anxiousness that can come with waiting for a callback, akin to waiting for a first date.
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Solving NZ Housing: Christian Savings on Organisations Making a Difference
Access to affordable and secure housing is at the root of almost all social issues in New Zealand. Andy Milne from Christian Savings joins Andrew Urquhart on Rhema Days to discuss how church-based organizations are taking action to address the issue.
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Craig Heilmann Shares News Stories: Australian Immigration, Olympics and More
Craig Heilmann engages in a discussion with Andrew Urquhart, delving into current events unfolding across the border. Topics include issues such as discrimination in schools, infrastructure strain due to high immigration rates, and the feasibility of hosting the Brisbane Olympics amid challenging...
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Where I'll Lie: Juri Laurènt talks Giving God the Glory in New Music
Juri Laurènt, a new artist from New Zealand, appeared on Rhema to discuss her story and song "Where I'll Lie" with Tom and Di.
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Patience and Perseverance Under Pressure: Wynand Jacobs Shares Marriage Wisdom
Wynand Jacobs from FamilyLife joins Andrew Urquhart on the show to talk marriage advice, in particular, what to do when life's pressures come.
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Winston Peters State of the Nation Address: Dr Bryce Edwards on the Latest
Dr. Bryce Edwards, a political commentator and analyst, delves into the latest developments in New Zealand politics, with a special focus on dissecting Winston Peters' vibrant State of the Nation Address.
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The Cross in the Old Testament: Dr John De Jong on Prophecy Fulfilment
Dr John De Jong, senior lecturer in biblical studies at Laidlaw College, has joined Andrew Urquhart to reveal the links between the Easter story and the Old Testament.
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Talking to Randoms: John Cowan Discusses the Courage to Overcome Shyness
Andrew Urquhart and John Cowan discuss overcoming shyness and becoming more social by talking to random people.
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Rise of Robots: Tom O'Neil on What it Means for Job Hunters and Recruiters
Tom ONeil from cv.co.nz discusses what the rise of robots could mean for creating your next job CV and finding that next role