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Many Christians struggle with hard questions about faith. We equip Kiwi Christians with thoughtful answers to defend faith, navigate culture & reach people.

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Joined October 2021
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Planned Parenthood’s former president, Peter Singer and Camille Paglia all support abortion. All have said it ends a human life. 🤔 Annalise on what they’ve admitted. shop.thinkingmatters.org.nz/… #prolife #humanlife #abortiondebate #christianfaith #fyp
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At conception, a brand new, unique genetic code is formed. 🧬 Annalise on why saying the unborn aren’t human is scientifically incorrect. #prolife #humanlife #apologetics #christianfaith #ethics
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You can’t call a line crooked unless you know what straight looks like. Nic on C.S. Lewis and the problem of evil. shop.thinkingmatters.org.nz/… #problemofevil #apologetics #christianfaith #nz #fy
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How does a biblical worldview speak into Te Ao Māori? 🌿 Faith and Whakapapa Wānanga with Henare Whaanga. Sat 21 Nov | 9am to 1pm Rutland Street Church, Christchurch Lunch provided | $15 thinkingmatters.org.nz/faith… #faithandwhakapapa
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Does evil disprove God? Ironically, it might point the other way. 🤔 [name] on the problem of evil and why it doesn’t go away that easily. shop.thinkingmatters.org.nz/… #problemofevil #apologetics #christianfaith #bigquestions #fyp
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Four differences between the unborn and the rest of us. Are any of them enough to justify killing? 🤔 Annalise on Stephen Schwarz’s test. shop.thinkingmatters.org.nz/… #prolife #humanlife #apologetics #christianfaith #fyp
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Four differences between the unborn and the rest of us. Are any of them enough to justify killing? 🤔 Annalise on Stephen Schwarz’s test. shop.thinkingmatters.org.nz/… #prolife #humanlife #apologetics #christianfaith #fyp
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“If you don’t like slavery, don’t own one.” We’d never say it. So why do we say it about abortion? 🤔 Annalise on moral clarity. shop.thinkingmatters.org.nz/… #prolife #humanlife #apologetics #christianfaith #fyp
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Do psychology and Christianity have to be at odds? 🧠 Dr Bailey Wiltshire (PhD, clinical psychologist in training) plus a panel of Christians in psychology. Thu 19 Nov | 7 to 9pm Rutland Street Church, Christchurch facebook.com/share/1EqToj7v1… #thinkingmatters #theforge
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If evil is subjective, it can’t disprove God. If evil is objective, the argument points toward a moral standard beyond human opinion. Either way, the claim raises a deeper question. #Philosophy #Theology
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Do we lose our value when we sleep? 🤔 Annalise on size, development, dependence and consciousness as tests of human worth. shop.thinkingmatters.org.nz/… #prolife #abortion #apologetics #christianfaith #fyp
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Halloween doesn’t have to be met with fear. 🎃 Dave Mann on sharing its history, pointing to the hope of Jesus, and caring for other people’s consciences. youtu.be/VrT6A1ZKi1c #halloweenhope #christianfaith
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Lollies at the door, plus a little history. 🎃 Dave Mann on being a witness for Jesus this Halloween. youtu.be/VrT6A1ZKi1c #halloweenhope #christianfaith
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“If you want to give a hungry man a tract, put it between two pieces of bread.” 🍞 Dave on why words and works have to go together. youtu.be/i9CKKN1eXaY #christiancommunication #evangelism
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📖 Thinking Matters internship 🎓 NZ Diploma in Christian Studies (Level 5) ⏱ Full-time, 40 weeks 🗓 Starts Feb and July 📍 Tauranga or elsewhere in NZ Serve in ministry while you study. thinkingmatters.org.nz #christianinternship
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Whether you're a student running a Christian group, a chaplain taking the weekly chapel, or a teacher who wants more apologetics for your students, we'd love to help! Get in touch by commenting "SCHOOLS" and we'll send you a way to get in touch. #schools #apologetics #education
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“The learning and fellowship at the camp… had a positive impact on my faith.” Grow in your faith, explore new perspectives, and connect with other young Christians at Thinking Matters Camp! 📍 TMC North: 11–15 January | TMC South: 18–22 January camps.thinkingmatters.org.nz
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Why is Jesus worth believing today? 🎤 Dan Paterson (Questioning Christianity) at The Journey Church, Auckland. Sun 18 Oct | 7pm | No registration needed thinkingmatters.org.nz/event… #thinkingmatters
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Don't spend the summer in distraction and doubt. Sign up yourself, or a young person, to attend a life-changing camp. 📍 TMC North: 11–15 January | TMC South: 18–22 January 💬 Comment “CAMP” for the link to register!
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Two days to go. 🎥 Help us record Good News for Aotearoa so the talks reach the wider church, not just the room. shop.thinkingmatters.org.nz/… #goodnewsforaotearoa
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