#436 Public Square Ministry in New Zealand with Bob McCoskrie

What does Christian engagement in public life look like in New Zealand? And what lessons should we learn from a nation further down the road of secularization and hostility toward Christian principles? In this episode, Bob McCoskrie from Family First New Zealand shares about his personal journey into ministry and his calling to engage the culture and government for the good of his nation; the systemic differences in New Zealand’s government (including an unwritten constitution) and recent debates over the anti-smacking law, marriage redefinition, euthanasia, and freedom of speech; the state of the church in New Zealand and increasing pressure to remain silent; and what gives him hope as he looks to the future. His perspective is a reminder that faithful citizenship is not ultimately about controlling political outcomes—it is about remaining faithful, speaking truth, serving others, and trusting God with the results. Bob McCoskrie is the Founder and National Director (Chief Executive) of Family First New Zealand, a leading pro-family and pro-life advocacy organisation established in 2006. A former talkback radio host on Radio Rhema and South Auckland social worker, Bob has spent decades championing strong marriages, stable families, and the protection of life as the foundations of a strong nation. He holds a Master of Commerce with Honours from the University of Auckland and a Diploma of Teaching from the Auckland College of Education. Since founding Family First, Bob has become one of New Zealand’s most prominent public voices on family policy. He has led national campaigns on issues including the anti-smacking legislation, the redefinition of marriage, abortion law reform, cannabis legalisation, euthanasia, gender ideology in schools, and protections for women and children Click Here to Watch on YouTube The post #436 Public Square Ministry in New Zealand with Bob McCoskrie first appeared on The Good Citizen Project.