The Dispatches

In this episode of The Dispatches podcast I share my thoughts on the suspension of talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, in particular, why this isn’t cancel culture, and what the authentic conservative approach to freedom of expression looks like. ❤️ Become a supporter at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia   ❤️ WATCH the video verison on Substack: www.thecounterculture.substack.com  

Did you know that many patients are regularly being euthanised without consent, and that it’s been going on for many years? In the latest episode of The Dispatches I discuss why this is happening, and why it was always going to be an inevitable outcome of legalising euthanasia. ❤️ Become a supporter at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia   ❤️ Substack: www.thecounterculture.substack.com  

In light of the violence and destruction we’ve seen unfolding in Los Angeles over the past week or so, it seems pertinent to examine what Christianity teaches about civil disobedience. Is it morally acceptable? Are there limits? How does this apply to the crisis in LA? ❤️ Become a supporter at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia   ❤️ Substack: www.thecounterculture.substack.com     ✅ PODCAST | Christ...

Late last week the New Zealand State quietly published its first five year review of the extreme abortion law passed by the Ardern Labour government. In this podcast we take a deep dive into the report, and how it reveals an abortion regime of ideology, animus and control… but very little accountability. ❤️ Become a supporter at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia   ❤️ Substack: www.thecounterculture....

In today’s podcast I discuss the new announcement that the NZ government is supportive of changing the law to make it illegal for children under 16 to become social media users. Is this government overreach? Will it work? Is it a positive development? ❤️ Become a supporter at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia   ❤️ Substack: www.thecounterculture.substack.com

The Christian Church has a new pope - Pope Leo XIV. In this podcast I share my hopes for the new papacy, and my thoughts about the name Leo, and why that could be more significant than some have realised. ❤️ Become a supporter at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia   ❤️ Substack: www.thecounterculture.substack.com  

In this podcast we take a deep dive into a major new study from the US which shows that the abortion pill is 22 times more dangerous than the Food and Drug Administration labelling claims it to be. The findings of this study echo the adverse effects revealed in the latest NZ abortion report, and raise serious questions about a tool that is now being used increasingly to carry out abortions all ove...

In the latest episode of Dispatches With Dieuwe, political commentator and radio host Dieuwe de Boer joins me to discuss the biggest global story of the moment: Trump’s trade war. Will it work? What is the end game? Is there an intergenerational clash at work in all of this? AND LOTS MORE! ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia  ❤️ Substack: www.thecounterculture.substack.com

In this podcast I explain the reasons why the Christian sexual vision is the best and most coherent one to follow if we truly desire to find sexual happiness and relational flourishing ✅ Become a supporter at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia  ❤️ Substack: www.thecounterculture.substack.com  

In the latest episode of Dispatches With Dieuwe, political commentator and radio host Dieuwe de Boer joins me to discuss Luxon’s terrible polling and whether he can survive till the next election. We also talk about the implications of the Trump foreign policy for New Zealand, AND LOTS MORE! ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia  ❤️ Substack: www.thecounterculture.substack.com

In this podcast I explore a shocking new case, where pro-abortion activists are deliberately deceiving the public and actively shielding the perpetrator of a coerced abortion forced upon a young mother and her unborn child. ✅ Become a supporter at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia  ❤️ Substack: www.thecounterculture.substack.com  

In this podcast I explore the essential moral principles of the Christian teaching on when war can be legimtatrmly used to protect the common good, and why the Ukraine conflict fails these ethical standards and should be ended as soon as possible. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia  ❤️ Substack: www.thecounterculture.substack.com  

In this podcast I explore serious ethical issues associated with IVF and what the Christian Church teaches about this practice. ✅ Become a Patron at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia  ❤️ Watch Whisky & Wisdom: www.youtube.com/@LeftFootMediaNZ     ❤️ Substack: www.thecounterculture.substack.com  

In the latest episode of Dispatches With Dieuwe, political commentator and radio host Dieuwe de Boer joins me to discuss the Treaty Principles Bill, the current state of the coalition, the serious scandals now plaguing the ACT Party, and more! ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia  ❤️ Substack: www.thecounterculture.substack.com

In this episode I explore the issue of immigration and border control, what Christianity teaches about these issues, and a helpful analogy - intimately familiar to everyone - which helps to give precise clarity to how we should think about border control and immigration. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia  ❤️ Substack: www.thecounterculture.substack.com  

In this episode my good friend Jamie and I discuss the issue of crime, punishment, and how to deal with prisoners in a humane and productive way. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia  ❤️ Leave a one-off tip at:   www.ko-fi.com/leftfootmedia  

In this episode I discuss the issue of technology, automation and human flourishing with my good friend Jamie. Enjoy!   ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia  ❤️ Leave a one-off tip at:   www.ko-fi.com/leftfootmedia  

I discuss last week’s major social media blow up about US immigration policy between conservative thinkers and Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Mikhaila Peterson and others. There’s some bigger issues hidden underneath all of this, and I think they are worthy of deeper consideration. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia  ❤️ Leave a one-off tip at:   www.ko-fi.com/leftfootmedia  

In the latest episode of Dispatches With Dieuwe, political commentator and radio show host Dieuwe de Boer joins me to discuss an important victory that his family has just secured in the NZ courts after a five year legal battle. We also discuss the outrageous behaviour of a NZ judge and a KC who abused Winston Peters and other members of NZ First at a private function, and the shocking outcomes in...

Earlier this week the latest abortion data for NZ was published, and it makes for grim reading. The massive rise in abortions it reveals can be traced directly back to Jacinda Ardern’s pet political project: the Abortion Legislation Act of 2020. What’s worse is the dystopian managerial tone and Orwellian duplicity of the reporting of this shocking and shameful developments contained in the latest...

In the latest episode of Dispatches With Dieuwe, political commentator and radio show host Dieuwe de Boer joins me to perform an analytical autopsy of the US election campaign and outcome. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia

In this podcast I offer eight good reasons why celebrity endorsements for political candidates and causes are now completely worthless. It’s also ‘beautiful music week’ on the podcast, so each episode this week ends with a new and different piece of beautiful music for your enjoyment and edification! ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia  ❤️ Leave a one-off tip at:   www.ko-fi.c...

In this podcast I explore the tsunami of progressive reactions to the election of Trump, and the very revealing, and sometimes troubling nature of what they show us about the current state of Western culture and society.✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia  ❤️ Leave a one-off tip at:   www.ko-fi.com/leftfootmedia  

Earlier this month, New Zealand’s official organ donor agency quietly announced on its website that it has begun accepting organs from donors who have died by euthanasia. In this episode we explore the serious ethical issues involved, and how such a major change could even happen without public involvement. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia  ❤️ Leave a one-off tip at:   www....

At the start of October, the NZ Disinformation Project quietly announced on its website that it was permanently closing down. In this podcast we explore the legacy of one of the most socially divisive political entities ever to be established in New Zealand. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www. Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia  ❤️ Leave a one-off tip at:   www.ko-fi.com/leftfootmedia