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COUNTERCULTURE Is Marriage Good For Men - YT

COUNTERCULTURE: Is Marriage Good For Men?

Join COUNTERCULTURE panelists Samuel Bilton, Ethan Aloiai, Arian Tashakkori and Jake Stowers as they discuss whether there are any benefits for men in getting married. ...
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Solid Ground - 19 March 2026

Solid Ground – 19 March 2026

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon chats with viewers around he and Rachel babysitting a three month old baby, getting some advice and feedback. ...
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Polyamory & Throuples, Progressive Christianity, Paul Ehrlich, War In Iran

McBlog: Polyamory & Throuples, Progressive Christianity, Paul Ehrlich, War in Iran

We speak to our US Correspondent Glenn Stanton from Focus on the Family about some key stories happening in the US, including the normalising of ...
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Samuel Bilton on life, work, and hosting our new show Counter Culture

Family Matters – Meet Samuel Bilton, Family First’s newest show host

In this episode of Family Matters, Simon talks with Family First’s newest team member and new show host, Samuel Bilton. Samuel is hosting two new ...
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Daybreak - 18 March 2026

Daybreak – 18 March 2026

In this episode of Daybreak - are the media being consistent in their coverage of Hipkins and Luxon (and others where there is competing evidence); ...
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CounterCulture - Faith & Politics, Yeah or Nah?

CounterCulture – Faith & Politics, Yeah or Nah?

Faith & Politics - Yeah or Nah? In case you missed the streaming of our premiere of CounterCulture, here's the full episode. Panelists Samuel Bilton, ...
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Solid Ground - 17 March 2026

Solid Ground – 17 March 2026

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon questions how media are treating the social media post by Chris Hipkins' ex-wife noting that, so far, they ...
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StraightTalk - 16 March 2026

StraightTalk – 16 March 2026

In this episode we discuss: the 2nd COVID inquiry has delivered its report. Is it time to move on and heal the divide caused during ...
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To the 87,269 of you who signed our "Don't Divide Us" petition in 2021 asking for rapid antigen testing as an alternative for unvaccinated kiwis to access workplaces, schools, marae, large gatherings, and places of worship, and perhaps contributed to the significant legal expense of the judicial review on behalf of 110 churches – thank you! You were right. We didn’t want the country to be divided. Unfortunately the government didn’t listen – and we are still paying the cost.

McBlog: To The 87,269 – You Were Right

To the 87,269 of you who signed our "Don't Divide Us" petition in 2021 asking for rapid antigen testing as an alternative for unvaccinated kiwis ...
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Daybreak - 16 March 2026

Daybreak – 16 March 2026

In this episode of Daybreak – the media are focused on oil, but is anyone else; should National and Labour combine; media still talking about ...
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McBlog - Abortion - Euthanasia - Conversion Therapy - Iran - Woke Banknotes

McBlog: Abortion, Euthanasia, ‘Conversion Therapy’, Iran & (Woke) Banknotes

We talk to our UK correspondent Sean Redfearn who works with Christian Concern in London. Topics discussed include attempts to liberalise abortion and euthanasia laws ...
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Daybreak - 13 March 2026

Daybreak – 13 March 2026

In this episode of Daybreak – “cis white males” no longer welcome in the Green Party; have Te Pati Maori reunited; media may have moved ...
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McBlog - Beware The Woke Religious Politician

McBlog: Beware The Woke Religious Politician

There’s a new star on the political left in the US. He’s a Democrat and he’s just become a 2026 U.S. Senate candidate - in ...
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Counter Culture - 12 March 2026

Counter Culture – 12 March 2026

Join panelists Samuel Bilton, Ethan Aloiai, Arian Tashakkori and Jake Stowers as they discuss faith & politics; is there such a thing as a secular ...
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Political Playback - 12 March 2026

Political Playback – 12 March 2026

In this episode of Political Playback - the latest political poll and why have the media zeroed in on this particular one; the COVID report ...
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The Abortion Trend The Media Wont Report

McBlog: The Abortion Trend The Media Won’t Report

The provisional data of the number of abortions for 2025 has just been obtained. What has happened to the number of abortions since politicians introduced ...
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SG_Thurs 12 Mar 26

Solid Ground – 12 March 2026

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon dives into the Covid report recently released by the Royal Commission. He expresses frustration at the lack of ...
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Family Matters - Garrick Parr on identity, family history, and genealogy

Family Matters – Garrick Parr on identity, family history, and genealogy

In this episode of Family Matters, Simon interviews Garrick Parr from FamilySearch.org – a genealogical website that helps people build their family tree. A fascinating ...
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Daybreak - 11 March 2026

Daybreak – 11 March 2026

In this episode of Daybreak - the COVID review part 2 is released. We look at the reactions of the various political leaders, the conclusions ...
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What's in the COVID-19 Lessons Learned Report?

What’s in the COVID-19 Lessons Learned Report?

What’s to be found in the just-released Covid Report? The NZ Royal Commission COVID-19 Lessons Learned Final Report was officially released and presented to Parliament, ...
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Solid Ground - 10 March 2026

Solid Ground – 10 March 2026

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon responds to viewers questions about the imminent release of the Royal Commission’s report into Covid, foreshadowing some aspects ...
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