On Mic

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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  • 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.

  • 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...

  • 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.

    For mo...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

    For more information visit: www.weatherwatch.co.nz

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Weather Report for the Long Weekend: Philip Duncan from WeatherWatch Comments

    Philip Duncan from WeatherWatch joins Andrew Urquhart to share the weather predictions for this long weekend and whether the wintery storms will continue.

    To find out more visit: www.weatherwatch.co.nz

  • The Holy Spirit & Pentecost: Stuart Lange on the Holy Spirit All Year Round

    Pentecost Sunday has come and gone, ushering Christians into the "Ordinary Time" of the church calendar. Reverend Dr. Stuart Lange, National Director of the New Zealand Christian Network, joined Rhema Days to discuss the ongoing role of the Holy Spirit in our lives as we transition from Pentecost.

  • National MP Forgets to Disclose $200,000 Donation: Dr Bryce Edwards Chats Latest

    Political commentator Dr. Bryce Edwards joins Andrew Urquhart to discuss the latest political developments, including new National MP David McLeod's failure to disclose $200,000 in donations and the upcoming tax cut announcements.

  • God's Love in the Book of John: Rev George Penk Discusses John 3:16

    The notion that God so loved the world is key to understanding the story of Jesus as told by John. Rev George Penk joins Rhema Breakfast to discuss the Book of John, focusing especially on the verses in Chapter 3.