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In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon celebrates the Honduran parliament flying the pro-life flag on its opening day and suggests we should do the same here on an appropriate day. He then comments on footage from Auckland’s Big Gay Out showing protesters yelling and trying to storm the stage at supportive politicians, noting the irony of it all. Simon criticises a European Parliament vote declaring “trans women are women” and raising concerns about impacts on women’s spaces. He also discusses a Canadian mass killing involving a trans-identifying male, focusing on the related mental health issues and criticising mainstream media for describing the shooter as female. He also references a Brazilian case where a veterinary student faces court for statements about sex and pronouns, framing it as coercive enforcement of trans ideology.

In this episode of StraightTalk - the latest political poll is out. Is it good or bad news for the government coalition seeking re-election in November; we ask this week’s panellists about their advice for Christian parties considering standing in the general election; should we have a referendum on the Maori seats, as proposed by NZ First both now and previously in 2017; is it okay to encourage weight loss, or does that undermine “body positivity” & promote “fat shaming”, and should the government subsidise Wegovy?

The media coverage of the tragic school shooting in Canada confirmed that the media prioritises personal pronouns & ideology over reporting the facts. So what other reporting can’t we trust?

In this episode of Daybreak – claims by the media that the government has a ‘male’ problem don’t seem to have filtered down to women voters; declining fertility rates are the elephant in the room of policy making; lots of love, anger, joy and anger at the Big Gay Out; does the public service have special leave provisions just for Maori employees that have no restrictions; a Northcote couple 75 years married; did the hierarchy of the Church of England in the JK accidentally open their Bible; Life publish a superb Statement of Faith; the media continue to misrepresent the facts of the Canadian shooting tragedy; the BBC is in big trouble; a child transgender clinic in Cairns is exposed for harming children; a Brazilian feminist is facing 4-10 years in prison for stating the biological facts; and a conference on the “Fundamental Rights for Women” at the Munich Security Conference features a man pretending to be a woman.

The Super Bowl kicked up some serious drama, and it had nothing to do with the game itself. Who knew that a half-time show could be so controversial?! The man known as Bad Bunny definitely stirred up a lot of heated discussion across the political divide, from immigration to language barriers in his performance, to who is and isn't a "real American". How can we process all this in a way that is faithful to the Scriptures and keeps the Kingdom of God in the center of our focus?

In this episode of Daybreak – we check out the news headlines around the country; a Green MP says that bus lanes are actually to protect pedestrians from cars - who knew; vape stores flout the law; a petition to stop banks allowing teens to buy alcohol illegally; the abortion workforce is thankfully very small; the link between rising family violence and child abuse to the cost of living is challenged as convenient politics (and other interesting comments in the latest report); we examine the media coverage of the tragic school shooting in Canada and how the media coverage told a lie to protect their ideology; a powerful detransitioner story; and was the Bad Bunny halftime show as great as the media want you to think it was.

In this episode of Political Playback – Bob and Simon analyse the latest political polls and also discuss the latest stories relating to each of the political parties since the beginning of the year, including possible coalition matchups, surprise retirements and disunity in Te Pati Maori; what should “Christian” political parties do this election year; the latest Salvation Army State of the Nation report reveals increasing child abuse and family violence rates but have they pointed the blame at the wrong (but politically convenient) issue; radical gender activists are still wanting to chemicalise confused children with puberty blockers and are trying to persuade the High Court despite all the growing evidence of harm overseas; why do the media hate X (formerly Twitter); a new poll on a social media ban in NZ but how is the Australian one going?

In quite the turnaround, the left-leaning New York Times editorial board – which had previously backed legalisation of marijuana – says the U.S. has “gone too far” in normalising the usage of the drug. Public opinion on marijuana is also changing. Since 2022, seven out of ten recreational legalisation ballot measures have failed. As marijuana use increases, Americans are seeing the negative impacts firsthand – and NZ’ers should celebrate that they voted No in the referendum in 2020. We dodged a bullet! We speak to Dr Kevin Sabet from SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana).

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon begins by discussing recent footage of a King’s Counsel’s inappropriate behaviour at a private function. He then discusses the awful mass shooting in Canada resulting in 10 deaths and 25 injuries, and the stabbing of two boys at a school in London. Simon questions why officials, police, and media appear to be withholding information.Additionally, there’s a detailed discussion about the controversial ‘Baby Samuel’ situation in Queensland, where a botched abortion led to the birth and subsequent death of a 16-week-old baby. Simon notes the lengths some politicians and hospital administrators are going to suppress information about what happened.

We talk to our Australian correspondent Lyle Shelton from the Family First political party about some of the issues grabbing attention in Australia at the moment, including the exposure of born-alive abortions, new hate speech laws, the rise of One Nation in the political polls, and is the ban on social media for young people working? [As part of McBlog this year, we're planning to have regular discussions with correspondents in the USA, Australia and UK / Europe, countering some of the narratives that NZers are receiving from left wing news media sources in those countries which are parroted by our NZ media. Think - CNN, BBC, New York Times, The Guardian & Washington Post.]

In this episode - the tragic murder of 5y/o Malachi and all the missed red flags; Salvation Army State of the Nation report paints a grim picture of violence and abuse; a secondary school is happy for dudes to compete against the girls in athletics; the New York Times who previously supported legalising marijuana has a change of mind; music festival drug use is causing harm - but nobody wants to admit it; US politicians continue to butcher biblical interpretation; NZ Doctor isn't keen for doctors to know about international developments on transing the kids; did Wellington councillors opt for a cycleway over fixing sewage issues; and should celebrities promote weight loss drugs...

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 and the Epstein files, the oppressive actions of the Chinese Communist Party against Hong Kong democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, and protests in Australia against the Israeli president's visit. Simon then spends some time discussing the debate on social media access for under-16s and the role of big tech companies, advocating for greater accountability of such companies and support for parents – while opposing expansion to digital IDs or appointing internet commissioners.

In this episode: Waitangi Day – what does it mean – or not mean - for the panelists; the date of the 2026 general election has been announced. We discuss Winston and Rawiri, Hipkins and Chloe, Winston and Hipkins, Rawiri and Winston, & the spectacular rise of One Nation in Australia; Bob wrote an Open Letter to the ‘Christian’ political parties thinking of standing in this year’s general election – what did the panellists think of it; a new poll shows widespread support for a social media ban for under-16s but can a potential law allay the fears of those who are concerned about its complete overreach by government organisations & threats to privacy and free speech; and when is immigration okay and when is it not, and should we be able to march across a harbour bridge to protest about it?

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 phobia, anxiety, depression, autism & gender dysphoria. The 'transgender agenda' to 'trans the children' is suffering mortal blows – not a moment too soon. These latest events are happening in the US, but this will have a flow-down effect to New Zealand. We’ll make sure it does.

In this episode of daybreak - the Sunday Star Times doesn’t want politicians using X because it’s not left-wing enough; an article by Stuff to legitimise street prostitution unintentionally lays bare just how harmful it is; viewers continue to love the 'Melania' documentary but the critics and the media don't - which is why you should go and see it; Hungary declares that there are only two sexes - much to the annoyance of the EU, the Greens think that whales deserve a right to life but unborn children don’t; a reality show about marriage mentions the c-word! - "commitment"; Kamala still thinks 6-7 is a thing; and much more....

Everyone builds their life on something. The question is, how solid is that foundation? Is it a house of cards with one thoughtful question? Or can it stand the test of time and help you weather the storms of life?In this new show, inspired by the conclusion to the most famous sermon ever given, Samuel Bilton will help you navigate culture and politics, encouraging you to build your life on Truth.

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 had the strongest start of any documentary in over a decade. Whoops! Bob reviews the documentary.

Join Simon as he discusses LIVE the topics of the day. Bring your questions and comments.

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 surrogacy. They explore a recent United Nations report calling for a global ban on all forms of surrogacy, highlighting its classification as a violation of human rights and a form of violence against women. Debora shares insights from her research, including the psychological and physical risks to surrogate mothers and the impact on children born via surrogacy. The conversation also touches on the differences between altruistic and commercial surrogacy, the commodification of human reproduction, and legislative perspectives, including recent European Union and Italian moves to restrict surrogacy. The discussion emphasises the often-overlooked needs and rights of surrogate mothers and children, challenging the societal norm that prioritises adult desires over ethical considerations and the children themselves.

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, including ICE & church protests, Hillary Clinton's accusations against religious people, a significant detransitioner lawsuit, and a new campaign for traditional marriage.