Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Is loneliness becoming New Zealand’s hidden poverty? In this episode of Thoughts & Comments, Andrew Urquhart explores how church community, brotherly love, and authentic faith can provide connection in an increasingly isolated world. Featuring insights from Salvation Army analyst Ian Hutson, media chaplain Frank Ritchie, Hope Project founder Dave Mann, and theologian Lynne Taylor.

Timestamps:
0:51 Ian Hutson
1:49 Frank Ritchie
10:49 Dave Mann
17:00 Lynne Taylor

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