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Ngāruawāhia Village Church Podcast

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Wise: The Company We Keep (II)

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Living with skill means being attentive to the kinds of companions we are close to. A special focus on friendship and the blessing of spousal companionship.
Wise: The Company We Keep (I)

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Living skilfully means being attentive to who we link arms with, and the travelling companions we attach ourselves to. Proverbs has some blunt things to say about the company we keep.
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July 18, 2026 · 36 min

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Proverbs presents two important points in tension when it comes to making plans for the future. It doesn't present a middle ground between them, as much as we would like there to be one. Wisdom is the mature ability to hold both points…
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Wise: Justice

June 27, 2026 · 31 min

If we are to live skilfully we must have a sense of justice, according to Proverbs. Its a heavily-loaded word. Byron explores some of the surprising facets of Justice.
Wise: Desire

June 20, 2026 · 35 min

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About the show

Audio dispatches from Ngāruawāhia Village Church. Mainly recordings of Sunday messages, but bonus material may pop up from time to time just to keep things spicy.