Peter Lineham
Rubbing out the rainbow
The line between freedom of expression, and suppression of other people's freedoms Audio
Vatican tells priests they may bless same-sex couples
Pope Francis has approved a major shift in Vatican policy allowing priests to administer blessings to same-sex couples as 'a sign that God welcomes all'. However, it stops short of the Church allowing… Audio
Stolen Lands | Episode 1: The Chief
In episode one, we first meet the prominent Māori chief Te Whakatōhea Chief Mokomoko who dedicates his life to protecting the land and people of Bay of Plenty's Te Whakatōhea Iwi. Video
Stolen Lands | Episode 2: The Crown
In episode two, we learn about Carl Völkner, the German-born missionary Mokomoko was wrongfully accused of murdering. Video
Stolen Lands | Episode 3: The Trial
In episode three, Colonel George Grey's militia bombard Ōpōtiki, Chief Mokomoko surrenders and is then wrongfully executed for the crime. Video
Woman warns South Korean religious sect recruiting in Auckland
A woman who spent years in a South Korean religious sect operating in Auckland is warning others of its recruitment techniques.
Shincheonji Church of Jesus has been described as a doomsday cult, and… Audio
100 years of help and hope for Aucklanders in need
Historian Peter Lineham talks to Kathryn about his book 'Agency of Hope' which chronicles the story of the Auckland City Mission from 1920-2020. Audio, Gallery
Getting correct COVID-19 information to church congregations
Officials have confirmed that a number of church congregations are getting their COVID-19 information online and are ignoring public health messages. Former religious history professor Peter Lineham… Audio
Anger over Canterbury pastor's comments
We speak to religious history expert Peter Lineham. Audio
Australia's revamped religious discrimination bill
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his attorney general released the second draft of a religious discrimination bill this month. Audio
Joy Cowley blames victims of sex attacks by bishop
Peter Lineham talks about the issues arising from the unlikely defence by children's author, Joy Cowley, of a disgraced bishop. Audio
What does the new Destiny party stand for?
Hannah Tamaki has been doing media interviews about the new political party stemming from the Destiny Church run by her husband Brian and herself - but has not given any clear details of what the… Audio
"Destiny Church political party will self destruct"
Professor Peter Lineham from the Auckland Rainbow Community Church is a Professor of religion and society at Massey University. In 2013 he wrote a book on Destiny church and joins Indira to talk about… Audio
The destiny of Destiny Church
The self-proclaimed Bishop continues to dominate our news cycles. His latest venture, the Man-Up Prison programme drew crowds of thousands outside parliament. Audio
Three Minutes Max: Peter Lineham
Professor Peter Lineham on why - given his Brethren heritage - he has a degree of understanding about the latest controversial comments Wallaby rugby star Israel Folau has made online Audio
Name change for Crusaders rugby?
The Canterbury Crusaders rugby team is considering a name change. Apparently, they've thought about getting rid of "Crusaders" before because of the connotations. Religious studies expert Dr Peter… Audio
Professor Peter Lineham: the future of religion in New Zealand
Professor Peter Lineham is retiring from Massey University at the end of this year - after 40 years! But not before he gives one final lecture about the state of religion in the country - its decline… Audio
History vs science vs religion
Scientist Quentin Atkinson has looked at how the structure of Pacific societies determined how quickly they converted to Christianity - but an historian is not so sure of his conclusions. Audio
Our Changing World for 13 September 2018
A scientist and a historian debate the role of science in determining how quickly different Pacific societies converted to Christianity in historic times. Audio
Should we have a discussion about hateful "acts" as well?
Opinions are flying about the free speech issue like shrapnel - but acts that could be perceived as "hateful" - such as gay conversion therapy - have thus far avoided the free speech spotlight. Audio