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August 31, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

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About the show

Do you ever find yourself wrestling with tough questions about faith, meaning, and culture — wondering not just what you believe, but why? The Thinking Matters Podcast with Todd Funk invites New Zealand Christians (and those curious about Christian faith) into conversations that go deep, are honest, and equip you to live out a thoughtful, grounded faith in a rapidly changing world. Each episode, Todd will engage experts, thinkers, believers, and sceptics — people who ask hard questions and give thoughtful answers.