Former NFL Star Rick Isaiah on Fame, Football and Following Christ Part 1 Rhema 2026-09-20 | Former NFL Star Rick Isaiah on Fame, Football and Following Christ Part 1
Seeds of Peace: Frank Ritchie on Hopes for True Reconciliation Rhema 2025-10-16 | Reverend Frank Ritchie and Andrew Urquhart reflect on the prospects of peace for the Holy Land given the mutual distrust between Palestinians and Israel.------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Staying Connected in the Teenage Years Rhema 2025-10-16 | Cute and cuddle-hungry toddlers seem to grow all too soon into standoffish teens. But are our surly youth really opposed to affection?Kristin Ward from the Parenting Place says staying connected is key to parenting teenagers, and that physical affection is usually the universal love language that stands the test of time - even if long cuddles morph into quick hugs. (parentingplace.nz)------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Put a Cork In It: Booze Now Pay Later is Dangerous for Vulnerable Kiwis Rhema 2025-10-16 | It could be easier to purchase alcohol, even when you don't have the money.Concerned about the social harm implications, the Salvation Army is calling for more stringent consumer protections to prevent addicts falling into a credit trap. Ana Ika from the Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit caught me up on the risky policy that she's calling - 'Booze Now, Pay Later'. (salvationarmy.org.nz)------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
A Rare Good News Day: Reflecting on Hamas-Israel Cease-fire Agreement Rhema 2025-10-16 | Witnesses to a historic moment - geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller breaks down the momentous peace deal and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas. He says that, alongside the Abraham Accords, this looks like another stepping stone in paving the path to lasting peace amongst generational enemies.democracyproject.nz/tag/geoffrey-miller------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Full Bellies: Feeding Christchurch Kids, One Lunch at a Time Rhema 2025-10-15 | From humble beginnings to feeding over 600 children a week, Full Bellies is transforming lives in Christchurch. Tayla Neal shares how this volunteer-led charity ensures every child has a full tummy—and how you can help by joining the Full Bellies Full House event.------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Is the Bible Still Relevant Today? Theologian Responds Rhema 2025-10-15 | What makes the Bible still relevant in our modern world? Geoff Macpherson joins Rhema Breakfast to unpack the Bible’s authenticity, historical reliability, and how it speaks into life today.------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Decriminalising Drugs: Shocking Breach of Trust & Credibility Rhema 2025-10-15 | Kiwis are facing another illicit substance issue. The NZ Drug Foundation suggests that the prohibition approach is not only compounding drug abuse but is CAUSING drug-related harm. Family First is contesting that claim. with founding director Bob McCoskrie sounding the alarm bell on the Foundation's efforts to decriminalise all drugs. (familyfirst.org.nz)------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Democracy Fail? Vote Local: Reclaiming Credibility & Reforming Community Rhema 2025-10-15 | With less than a third of eligible people bothering to vote in the 2025 local body elections, engagement is the worst it's been in 30-odd years. So what's behind our massive voter no-show? And what does it say about the state of our democracy? Maxim Institute lead researcher Maryanne Spurdle says we need to reorient voters towards community concerns and not just global politics. She also reviewed some of the more entertaining mayoral candidate profiles. (maxim.org.nz)------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Finding God in the Shadows: Mordecais Story in Esther Rhema 2025-10-15 | Why does the Bible include a book that never names God? Brett Jones finds deep meaning in Mordecai’s story in Esther, an example of how God moves even in silence. In a world of identity struggles and power games, humility and faith still speak loudest.------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Teachers Strike: Money, Support, and Why Theyre on a Strike Rhema 2025-10-14 | Why would passionate teachers walk away from the classroom? PPTA leader Chris Abercrombie joins Rhema Breakfast to share the deeper story behind the strike, why it’s not just about pay, but about supporting our young people and those who teach them. Hear how better support and time for teachers could shape a stronger future for our students, our schools, and our nation. Comment 'breakfast' if you want us to send you the full video.------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Why NZ Teachers Are Striking: 20-year Teaching Veteran Explains Rhema 2025-10-14 | Why are teachers striking in New Zealand? Chris Abercrombie from the PPTA shares with Rhema Breakfast what’s really driving the action, beyond pay. He talks about student needs, teacher burnout, and the urgent call for better support in schools.------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Avoiding Gaslighting: As Perpetrator & Victim Rhema 2025-10-14 | Broadcaster John Cowan brings some wisdom to this discussion about an age-old phenomenon with a new name. From self-validation to focussing on facts, he shares tips on how to defuse a tense exchange with a master manipulator, avoiding gaslighting and being gaslit.------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Grief & Suffering: A Christian Approach, with Dr Greg Liston Rhema 2025-10-14 | Andrew Urquhart and his guest from Laidlaw College, Greg Liston, tackle the thorny topic of grief and suffering. From 'don't-sweat-the-small-stuff' minutiae, to massive life traumas, Dr Liston says that suffering is an important part of the human condition and the grief responses can be entirely appropriate. So what does our faith say about God's presence in the midst of our pain? And does He intervene?(laidlaw.ac.nz)------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Voters No-Show: Local Elections Fail? Rhema 2025-10-14 | Leadership consultant John Peachey and Andrew Urquhart discuss the low voter turnout at this year's local government elections. John Peachey questions whether the majority are happy with the status quo, or if it is essentially a vote of no-confidence in our councils' ability to "get the job done". (thethinkfarm.org)------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Pray for the Persecuted Church Rhema 2025-10-14 | Let's pray for our suffering brothers & sisters - join Barnabas Aid's international day of prayer for the persecuted church this November: barnabasaid.org------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Forrest Frank Not Attending Awards: Did It Ruin the Vibe? Rhema 2025-10-13 | Lauree from K-Love tells us about the Dove Awards and the elephant in the room of Forrest Frank not attending.------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Inside the Dove Awards: Faith, Music & Surprise Moments Rhema 2025-10-13 | Lauree shares her firsthand experience from the Dove Awards, where faith and music met in a night of worship, community, and surprise performances. From Ben Fuller and Carrie Underwood’s duet to CeCe Winans’ heartfelt “Come Jesus Come,” discover what made this night truly special.------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Marriage Retreat Weaves Gods Miracles Rhema 2025-10-13 | CEOs from Focus on the Family NZ and Australia join Di Campbell in-studio with updates from a weekend retreat where they lavished God's love and wisdom for flourishing marriages on Kiwi couples from all walks of life. ------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Pray for the Persecuted Church Rhema 2025-10-13 | Jeff Woollett of Barnabas Aid NZ chats to Di Campbell about their prayer campaign for oppressed Christians who are suffering because of our faith, in countries all around the world. He invites all Christians to join the 24-hour event on Sunday 2 November, which begins with New Zealand hosting the virtual prayer meeting with a focus on Afghanistan, Algeria, Maldives, Lebanon and Libya.barnbasaid.org/nz------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Tackling the Tough Stuff: 3 Steps to Landing Bad News Well Rhema 2025-10-13 | It's tough being the bearer of bad news and it's tempting to leave it 'til later.But does procrastinating make it any better?Award-winning well-being coach Lauren Parsons chats to Di Campbell about the importance of breaking tough news in a timely manner, and shares a three-step framework for communicating it effectively.laurenparsonswellbeing.com/about ------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Why Buying Secondhand Matters: Hospice, Waste & Hope Rhema 2025-10-13 | Is it time to take a break from buying new? Michelle Connor from Arohanui Hospice talks with Kat and Andrew about the power of secondhand shopping. Discover how buying pre-loved items can reduce landfill waste and raise vital funds for local hospice care------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Conversion Therapy Ban: Why can’t People Change their Mind about Gender Transition Rhema 2025-10-12 | ...
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Is It Really You? Pros & Cons of Digital IDs Rhema 2025-10-10 | Justin Smith chats to Andrew Urquhart about the conceptual advantages of digital identification systems like Real.Me, versus the practicalities of balancing low usage frequency and the intensity of online verification systems.------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Last Chance to Have Your Say: Local Government Elections Rhema 2025-10-10 | Di Campbell checks in with political commentator Bryce Edwards about what's behind poor voter turnout in local body elections, which may hit a historic low this year.The Director of the Integrity Institute says although postal voting and drop-off ballot bins have increase the convenience factor, it looks like Kiwis aren't as engaged at the regional level as with central government. This is despite significant local issues like rocketing council rates, co-governance practicalities, and essential services/utilities.------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Vision of Freedom for Worlds Young Women: International Day of the Girl Rhema 2025-10-10 | Dreaming Out Loud is World Vision's latest report on the multifaceted issues, challenges and hopes of young women around the world. It surveyed 432 adolescent girls across 51 countries and found some alarming similarities across cultures and continents, in terms of the dangers facing young females.On the eve of the International Day of the Girl (11 Oct 2025), WV New Zealand's Head of Pacific and International Partnerships joined Di Campbell to discuss the report's findings and some solutions to the problems it flags. In particular, Hanna Taylor-Moller highlighted a campaign close to home that is turning fear into freedom and hope. (worldvision.org.nz)------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Mental Health Awareness: Living & Thriving Through Bipolar Rhema 2025-10-10 | Di Campbell catches up with a friend, Katie Rickson, who has personal experience of bipolar. Katie opens up in this candid conversation about her initial response to the diagnosis, learning to understand and live with it, family support through the tough times and the good; and how faith plays a huge part in her journey to flourishing.businessinthebath.co.nz ------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Maori Mental Health & Spirituality: Intertwined Posts in a Holistic Model of Well-Being Rhema 2025-10-10 | The chaplain at Te Wananga Ihorangi joins Di Campbell to share about his pastoral role at the Maori immersion institute, where he cares for staff and students' spiritual and mental health. Manaakinui Te Kahu also talks through Maoridom's multifaceted approach to well-being -- illustrated by psychiatrist Mason Durie's model, 'Te Whare Tapa Wha' -- which includes a 'family' element that echoes the importance of genealogy as reflected in the Bible. (ihorangi.ac.nz)------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
A Church for All: NZ Bishop on the Anglican Communions First Female Head Rhema 2025-10-10 | Dunedin's Bishop Anne van Gend, herself part of a pioneering legacy, reflects on the appointment of Dame Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury - head of the Church of England and leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Bishop Anne also shares her vocational journey, and hopes for the Anglican church.------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
JuliaGrace: Mental Health Beyond Awareness Week Rhema 2025-10-10 | What to look for? What do I say? And what do I do next?Mental health advocate JuliaGrace shares some practical advice about being alert and responsive to the distressneeds of the people in our lives.------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Praying for Peace: Where Would Jesus Be in This Israel-Gaza Conflict Rhema 2025-10-09 | Pastor Hanna, once a Christian in Gaza, now a pastor in exile, shares his personal story.Full interview: youtu.be/ePhCmbt8zhc------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/nz.rhema- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
News Overload: Know When to Stop Consuming Rhema 2025-10-09 | Ever wondered who supports the people behind the headlines?------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
The Emotional Cost of Journalism Rhema 2025-10-09 | Elesha Gordon shares eye-opening stories about the impact of working in media... from burnout to online abuse and how chaplaincy offers spiritual care and hope.------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Trending with Andrew Curtis Rhema 2025-10-09 | The news Aotearoa's been searching for. Our weekly news and current affairs show powered by Google and your curiosity.
Trending with Andrew Curtis Rhema 2025-10-09 | The news Aotearoa's been searching for. Our weekly news and current affairs show powered by Google and your curiosity.
October Winds: Phil Duncan Rhema 2025-10-09 | Weather analyst Phil Duncan predicts that Spring's windy westerlies may gust through the rest of the month.------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Church History: John Calvin Rhema 2025-10-09 | Church historian Rev. Dr Stuart Lange, shares some insights about a key thinker in the Christian Reformation movement of the 16th century, John Calvin (1509-1564).------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
A Wicked Problem: Homelessness & Housing Insecurity Rhema 2025-10-09 | Vision West's Partnership Manager, Brook Turner, flags the numerous factors that cause destitution ahead of World Homeless Day. (visionwest.org.nz)------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Cheap Talk : Devaluing Words & Undermining Free Speech Rhema 2025-10-09 | Clickbait catch-phrases. Bombastic rhetoric. Trigger topics. Sensationalism certainly sells, and an oversupply of hyperbole in the public sphere has led to a sort of discourse 'inflation' - where powerful words are used indiscriminately and inaccurately, reducing their true value.It saw a call for verbal restraint in Parliament, particularly around the use of the term 'genocide', which was overturned in the name of free speech. So has free speech become cheap? Is it now a right that is devoid of responsibility?Executive Director of PILLAR, Nathan Seiuli, joined Andrew Urquhart to discuss the unforeseen impact of redefining words to suit an agenda and silence disagreement. (nzpillar.com)------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Why Does God Allow Suffering? Rhema 2025-10-08 | Why does a loving God allow pain and suffering? Geoff Macpherson joins Rhema Breakfast to explore this timeless question. Drawing from Scripture, Geoff reminds us that while we can’t fully understand God’s ways, suffering can lead us toward hope, endurance, and a deeper trust in Christ.------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Young & Healthy: The Virtual Adventure Helping 200,000 Kiwi Kids Thrive Rhema 2025-10-08 | Nearly 200,000 children across New Zealand have taken part in this fun, classroom-based programme. Kim Harvey shares how Young and Healthy's Virtual Adventures use real-world activities, animation, and everyday athletes to inspire better health outcomes for Kiwi tamariki.------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
How to Support Mental Health: St Johns H.E.A.D. Action Plan Rhema 2025-10-08 | Mental health affects us all. In this powerful chat, Richard Jones from St John explains how their Mental Health First Aid course equips Kiwis to care for themselves and others. Learn about the H.E.A.D. action plan and how we can normalise conversations around mental wellbeing. Find out more at stjohn.org.nz------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
The 7 Types of Rest You Didn’t Know You Needed Rhema 2025-10-08 | What if the reason you’re still tired isn’t lack of sleep? John Atchley from South Pacific Bible College joins Rhema Breakfast to unpack the seven types of rest: physical, mental, social, emotional, spiritual, sensory, and creative, and how each affects our wellbeing.------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Responsible Commerce & Sensible Spending Rhema 2025-10-08 | Following improvements to buy-now-pay-later regulations to protect consumers, Afterpay has recently decided to allow customers to buy fuel and groceries with no payment upfront. This basically reverses their earlier decision to stop people buying essentials they couldn’t afford. Maxim researcher Maryanne Spurdle explained some concerns about the developments. (maxim.org.nz)------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Truth Bombs: Testimonies from Kiwi Women Who Detransitioned Rhema 2025-10-08 | Support for gender transition appears to be a one-way street, and there are obstacles a-plenty if you attempt to reverse course. That's the finding of a recent Canadian study on the experiences of transgender patients. This echoes what Kiwi ‘detransitioners’ have shared from their own encounters with New Zealand's LGBTQ community and medical practitioners. Issy's and Zara's stories have just been published online through Family First NZ - a compelling testament to a love that conquers, and the unchangeable truth of their identities in Christ.Family First founding CEO Bob McCoskrie joined Andrew Urquhart to discuss the prolific inconsistencies within gender-change 'healthcare' in this country. He also exposes the stigma ('detransphobia') faced by those who cease transitioning to the opposite sex, and instead choose to embrace their biological sex. (familyfirst.org.nz)------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
From Followers to Fishers to Disciple-Makers Rhema 2025-10-07 | What are the similarities and differences between evangelising and discipling? Dave Mann of the Hope Project takes us back to basics, encouraging everyday believers to become everyday disciple-makers. (alltogethernow.co.nz)------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Enjoy It Now Before the Moment is Over Rhema 2025-10-07 | How good are we at slowing down to appreciate the current season we’re in, instead of hurrying through? Director of Family Life NZ Wynand Jacobs reflects on journeying through seasons of life with a healthy balance of retrospection and anticipation, while savouring the present. (familylife.nz)------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Due Process in Romance? John Cowans Wisdom for the Ages Rhema 2025-10-07 | A romance that was inevitable... and vetted. Broadcaster John Cowan treats us to a retelling of his love story with Naomi, as well as the friendship network and 'due process' that was involved in making the leap from courtship to marriage. And John asks - do modern romances have that same element of rigourous background checks?------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Church Controversies: Anglican Communion or Division? Rhema 2025-10-07 | The Church of England has announced its first female leader. Public theologian Craig Heilmann shares his thoughts on what Sarah Mullally's appointment to the top job means for the worldwide Anglican Communion, where a doctrinal rift has already formed between liberal and orthodox believers.------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
Parenting with Empathy: How to Calm Big Emotions with Renee White Rhema 2025-10-07 | What do you do when your child’s emotions feel bigger than yours? Renee White helps parents navigate those tough moments with empathy and calm. From toddlers to teens, she explains how understanding brain development can transform our parenting, and why caring for ourselves helps us care for our kids.------------------------------------------------| SOCIALS |▶ Follow us on INSTAGRAM! - instagram.com/thoughtsandcommentsnz- instagram.com/rhemabreakfastnz▶ Visit our WEBSITE! rhema.co.nz/home▶ Join our FACEBOOK Page to engage with us! facebook.com/nzrhema▶ Support Rhema: donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema▶ Would you like to pray for others or have a prayer request? 🙏 - Our Prayer Wall: rhema.co.nz/faith/prayerwall▶ To contact the studio- Email: studio@rhema.co.nz- Phone: 0508 474362- (NZ) Text: 8168 with the keyword: RHEMA
