Thinking Matters Podcast

Join Todd Funk in an insightful discussion with Dr. David Wareham on the nature, purpose, and evidential basis of miracles, especially in the context of Christian faith and history. Explore definitions, biblical accounts, scientific perspectives, and the significance of the resurrection of Jesus.

In this episode, Dave Mann explores the history of Halloween, its Christian roots, and how Christians can engage with cultural festivals like Halloween in a way that honours their faith and witnesses to others. He offers practical advice for parents and churches on how to turn these occasions into opportunities for gospel outreach.Learn more at https://halloweenhope.nz/

Join Nic and Annalise Blackie for an engaging Q&A session from the No Rivals Conference 2026, tackling some of the challenging questions Christians face about their faith and how it relates to important cultural issues.
In this wide-ranging session, Nic and Annalise respond to audience questions on the reliability of the Gospels, the reality and purpose of hell, and the pro-life case in relation to abortion. They explore how Christians can think carefully about difficult questions, examine the evidence, and engage in meaningful conversations with both truth and compassion.
Whether you're wrestling with these questions yourself or looking to better understand how to respond when they come up in conversation, this Q&A provides thoughtful perspectives and practical insights.

Join Dave Mann for an engaging Q&A session on evangelism from the No Rivals Conference 2026. Dave responds to questions from the audience about sharing the Christian faith, starting meaningful conversations, overcoming fear, and confidently communica
ting the gospel in everyday life.With a focus on practical evangelism, this session explores how Christians can move beyond simply knowing what they believe to actually engaging with the people around them. Dave offers thoughtful and practical insights into having gospel conversations with clarity, courage, and genuine care.
Whether you're experienced in evangelism or simply want to become more confident talking about your faith, this Q&A is packed with helpful ideas you can put into practice.

Join astrophysicist and Christian apologist Luke Barnes for an engaging Q&A session from the No Rivals Conference 2026, as he responds to questions about science, the universe, cosmology, fine-tuning, and the relationship between science and the Christian faith.Drawing on his expertise in astrophysics and cosmology, Luke tackles challenging questions from the audience and explores how Christians can think carefully about the evidence for the universe and engage confidently with some of the biggest questions raised by science.This Q&A offers an opportunity to hear Luke respond to real questions from the audience and provide thoughtful insights into how science and faith intersect.