ARPA Counterpoint

The crew and Pastor Jim continue the discussion on Family, this time focusing on the epidemic of "rootlessness" and how we can be part of the solution by building strong relationships within our families and churches. undermines the biblical understanding of the family. This is a wide-ranging discussion that is well worth listening to: The result of the destruction of the family in society can be...

We are back! In the August 2026 update, the crew look at the following events: Machetes in Perth - Earlier this year, the rise in crime involving machetes led the Victorian government to ban them. Now a gang of youth have reportedly used machetes in an attack in the Perth suburbs. How have the government and police responded? How should they respond? Men in Women's Sport - Kirralee Smith has just...

The crew and Pastor Jim continue the discussion on Family, this time focusing on how the "cult of the experts" undermines the biblical understanding of the family. Looking to expose how we are influenced in our everyday life, we consider the following: What do we understand by the "cult of the experts"? Should we disregard "experts"? In what ways does deferring to experts, particularly in the fami...

In the June 2026 monthly update, the crew "briefly" look at two topics which will take multiple episodes to cover properly: Monoculturalism - Pauline Hanson has said that Australia should be "monocultural", while it seems like the rest of the establishment is promoting the idea of "multiculturalism". Amongst the intentional confusion surrounding the topic, we dip our toes in the water and start to...

The crew (including honorary member Pastor Jim Witteveen) are back to continue the discussion on Family. This time, the topic is how the "progressive" movements which have become prominent in Western societies have undermined the biblical understanding of the family: How have Marxism and Feminism, in particular, undermined the family by attacking God's created order? What is the connection with eg...

The crew are back for the monthly update, covering: Tickle v Giggle - Although the name of the case may be funny, the implications of the ruling are anything but. This case reveals the Federal Court's interpretation of Australian Law to the questions, "What is a Woman?", and "What is Discrimination?" Equal Opportunity (WA) - Is Christian schooling in WA under threat? Changes to Equal Opportunity i...

How is the language of the household important to properly understanding the Bible? That is the question that the crew and Pastor Jim start with as they continue their discussion on the importance of Family. As the riches of Scripture are unpacked, the following are discussed: The role of God the Father, and how fathers are called to emulate their heavenly Father in their households and the church...

The crew are back for the monthly update, covering: NDIS - What are the changes that the government is proposing to the NDIS?  State Development Act 2025 (WA) - The WA State government recently passed laws aimed at boosting productivity. Will this law, which gives the government special powers to fast-track approvals, achieve this aim? Fuel Crisis Update - The current fuel crisis, brought on by th...

The crew and Pastor Jim continue their discussion on Family by looking at the biblical understanding of the household. What is the difference between family and household? How does this play out in the responsibilities that we have towards one another? What have we lost in the societal changes of the last 200 years? Join the crew as they discover some of the blessings that God intends for biblical...

Ben, Sean, and Nathan provide an update on three current issues in March 2026: Coalition Leadership - Who are the new leaders of the Federal Liberal Party and Nationals? What can we expect from them? SA Election - While Labor returning to government with a significant majority in the Lower House was expected, the main question of the South Australian election was: would the strong polling for One...

The discussion on Faith, Family, and Future continues with the focus now turning to the family. For the first time, the crew are joined by a guest: Pastor Jim Witteveen, currently serving as a missionary in Brazil. Why is the family important? The conversation starts at the Beginning with God's creation ordinances. As the conversation continues, the following questions are also addressed: What doe...

Ben, Sean, and Nathan provide a Christian perspective on three current issues in Australia: ISIS Brides - They left Australia to join ISIS. Should they be allowed back into the country? Should the government stay true to the Prime Minister's statement that they made their bed, and now they should sleep in it? Trans Influences - We are now seeing the influence of transgender ideology seeping into p...

In this episode, the crew introduces a simple model for Christian advocacy — Faith, Family, and Future — and focus on the first of those three: faith. The conversation covers the government's duty to acknowledge religious freedom rather than grant it, the importance of Sabbath laws as a case study in honoring the created order, and why the state should restrict evil rather than coerce worship. The...

Nathan and Ben provide a Christian perspective on three major policy developments in Australia: WA Surrogacy Bill - New WA laws allow anyone to access surrogacy, removing previous safeguards. Are their biblical concerns about commodifying children and surrogate mothers? Central Bank Digital Currency Pilot - RBA's Project Acacia has been testing wholesale digital currency between banks. Can Christi...

On December 14th, 2025, a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach killed 15 people during a Hanukkah celebration. The 30-minute shooting rampage has forced Australia to confront difficult questions. Nathan and Sean examine four critical issues this tragedy raises: Where were the police? Why did the shooting continue for 30 minutes with a police station minutes away? Gun control or armed citizens? Would st...

Who is God? - The Father of Jesus Christ. Who is Jesus Christ? - The King. Who are you? - A servant of the king. In this episode Nathan, Sean and Ben discuss what we believe and the implications of Christian faith in the political sphere. We'd love to hear from you: arpacounterpoint@gmail.com

Housing crisis hitting young Australians | Castle Doctrine push in Queensland | Remembering Charlie Kirk’s legacy and call to biblical manhood. Nathan, Ben & Sean discuss it all from a Christian worldview. Feedback or suggestions? arpacounterpoint@gmail.com

In this episode of Counterpoint we delve into the historical and biblical foundations for Christian political engagement. The conversation begins with the story of the Magdeburg Confession of 1550 and its foundational doctrine of the lesser magistrate. We'll discuss the modern-day challenges Christians face in engaging politically, emphasizing the importance of balancing family responsibilities wi...

Welcome to the first episode of ARPA Counterpoint a quick intro to who we are, and what we hope to do. We'll discuss how Scripture applies to current issues, with monthly roundups of news and mid-month deep dives into topics like Christian governance and cultural engagement. Join us for thoughtful insights and inspiration to get involved despite our busy lives. Please pray for this work advancing...