Tue 29 Jul 2025. Education vs. Indoctrination - Gender, Religion & Freedom to Choose.
In this episode, Andrew Urquhart explores the difference between education and indoctrination. Is there freedom to choose or give a contrary view, and are there barriers to participation based on religion or ideology? Stephanie Johnston shares stories from her recent trip to Egypt, where Barnabas Aid is removing barriers to education for women, youth, and Christians. The Free Speech Union's Nick Hanne explains concerns about the Harmony Accords, which aim to “foster mutual understanding through dialogue” between various faith groups. Sounds promising, were it not a Trojan horse for hate speech laws. Ro Edge from Save Women’s Sport Australasia celebrates the removal of transgender guidelines for community sport in New Zealand, saying these so-called inclusion programmes have been denying women access to a level playing field. Join the conversation and text your thoughts to 8168, starting with the keyword 'Comments'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mon 28 Jul 2025. Gaza, Israel and Beyond: Pathways to Peace, Obstacles to Understanding
With the collapse of ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, what hopes for peace are there for the people of Gaza? The war of words also continues; who are the victims, who are the villains, and ultimately who is to blame? It seems impossible to have a reasoned conversation on this highly contentious issue. Andrew Urquhart talks with Geoffrey Miller about the geopolitical challenges and New Zealand’s potential role in the pathway to peace. Dr Graham Redding examines the theologically fraught view of any national identity seeing themselves as God’s Chosen people. Rev. Frank Ritchie shares his own experiences of conflict in Israel and encourages us to have respectful conversations, seeing people loved by God on both sides of the divide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Thoughts and Comments Trailer
Thoughts & Comments brings social commentary to current issues and a faith perspective to the latest news. Hosted by Andrew Urquhart, a seasoned broadcaster with over three decades of experience. In each episode, Andrew chats with a wide range of guests and experts who bring their wisdom and insight to a huge variety of topics, including politics, psychology, societal trends, theology, geopolitical analysis, social policy, and spirituality. We’ll give you something worth thinking about! Thoughts & Comments with Andrew Urquhart, wherever you get your Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thoughts & Comments brings social commentary to current issues and a faith perspective to the latest news. Hosted by Andrew Urquhart, a seasoned broadcaster with over three decades of experience. In each episode, Andrew chats with a wide range of guests and experts who bring their wisdom and insight to a huge variety of topics, including politics, psychology, societal trends, theology, geopolitical analysis, social policy, and spirituality. We’ll give you something worth thinking about! Thoughts & Comments with Andrew Urquhart, wherever you get your Podcasts.
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