Latest Family First TV Episodes
Here are the most recent Family First TV episodes, including McBlog, PulsePoint, StraightTalk and Family Matters.
Solid Ground – 10 February 2026
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon discusses current events both locally and internationally. He briefly discusses the scandal involving UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer ...
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StraightTalk – 9 February 2026
In this episode of StraightTalk: Waitangi Day – what does it mean – or not mean - for the panelists; the date of the 2026 ...
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McBlog: ‘Transing’ The Kids Now Mortally Wounded
Last week was a good week for young people. Especially young vulnerable children struggling with a number of confounding mental health issues including trauma, social ...
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McBlog: Watch ‘Melania’ – just to annoy the media
Viewers are loving the new documentary on the big screen about Melania Trump. It’s only the media and the leftist critics that aren’t. And it ...
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Solid Ground – 5 February 2026
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon starts by addressing viewers questions about Waitangi Day and points them to interviews he has done with Professor ...
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Family Matters – The other sides of surrogacy with Debora Spiekermann
In this episode of Family Matters, Simon welcomes Debora Spiekermann, a researcher at the Maxim Institute, to discuss the ethical complexities and personal impacts of ...
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McBlog: ICE & Church Protests, Hillary Clinton, Detransitioner Lawsuits, Marriage
We talk to our US correspondent Glenn Stanton from Focus on the Family about some of the issues grabbing attention in America at the moment, ...
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McBlog: Is Labour Dragging Us Into 2026?
You won’t believe who the newest Labour MP is – or maybe you will. But is 2026 going to be another drag year? Not if ...
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Solid Ground – 3 February 2026
Solid Ground returns for 2026! In this episode, Simon welcomes back viewers after the summer break and shares some of his and Rachel’s vacation photos. ...
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Open Letter To Christian Political Parties – #Election2026
Why ‘Christian’ parties shouldn’t expect different results, unless… There have been many “Christian” or social-conservative parties since 2002 – including Christian Heritage NZ, United Future, ...
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Solid Ground – 23 December 2025
On this final episode of Solid Ground for 2025, Simon shares some of the year's highlights and also says a heartfelt thank you to everyone ...
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Solid Ground – 18 December 2025
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon addresses the recent judicial decision to block the ban on puberty blockers in New Zealand calling it more ...
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Solid Ground – 16 December 2025
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon devotes much of the show to discussing the tragic event at Bondi Beach, where terrorists killed 15 people. ...
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Political Playback – 11 December 2025
In the final episode for the year – the Australian social media ban takes effect; an analysis of the latest political polls – and the ...
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Solid Ground – 11 December 2025
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon discusses the absurdity of the latest pro-Hamas protest in parliament, the misuse of abortion pills, and how FIFA ...
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Family Matters – The real meaning of Christmas with Rev Dr John Fox
In this final episode of Family Matters for 2025, Simon welcomes Reverend Dr. John Fox to discuss the true meaning of Christmas. John is both ...
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McBlog: Charlie & Erika – Faith And Family
A new survey in the US reveals the impact of Charlie's death - and Erika is all class in an interview with the New York ...
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Solid Ground – 9 December 2025
In this episode segment of Solid Ground, Simon discusses the double standards in how left and right-wing violence are perceived and reported, noting how Jacinda ...
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StraightTalk – 8 December 2025
In this episode: the latest political poll is out – who’s heading into the new year break in the strongest position (and I make a ...
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Political Playback – 4 December 2025
In this episode of Political Playback, with guest panellist Peter Williams – Andrew Coster resigns; a new political – why isn’t the media reporting it; ...
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Solid Ground with Simon O’Connor – 4 December 2025
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon reflects on some recent comments by an evolutionary biologist about how some younger people are forgoing children and ...
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Family Matters – When losing is actually winning, with Dr Craig Heilmann
In this episode of Family Matters, Simon interviews Dr. Craig Heilmann, a pastor and theologian who has recently returned to Australia from New Zealand. They ...
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McBlog: Wow, They’re Really Freaking Out Now
The latest edition of the NZ Listener has a front page sprawling with the heading “Right Turn – The global rise of radical conservatism and ...
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Solid Ground – 100th Episode – 2 December 2025
In this milestone 100th episode of Solid Ground, Simon celebrates all the viewers and team who have helped make the show a success. A significant ...
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StraightTalk – 1 December 2025
Here's StraightTalk for 1 December 2025. In this episode - we often talk about the leaders of the two major political parties – Chris and ...
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Political Playback – 27 November 2025
In this episode of Political Playback – is the media playing “gotcha” with our politicians & what does this mean for voters; both NZ First ...
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McBlog: InsideOut’s New CEO Is A Trans Drag Queen
Bet you never saw that one coming. But InsideOut can appoint whoever they want to their staff. It could be a furry, for all we ...
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