ARPA Counterpoint

12 Current Events - NDIS, State Development Act 2025, Fuel Crisis Update

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 the conflict in Iran, has once again exposed Australia's lack of sovereign capability. Also discussed: are Electric Vehicles the answer? We welcome your feedback: arpacounterpoint@gmail.com [arpacounterpoint@gmail.com]

11 Family: Biblical Households - with Guest Pr. Jim Witteveen

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 households.   Pastor Jim Witteveen is an author and podcaster. You can find his books and podcast at www.dan1132.com [http://www.dan1132.com] English translations of Dutch publications about the covenant: www.perspectivafoederis.com [http://www.perspecti/] He also writes on Substack: https://dan1132.substack.com [https://dan1132.substack.com/]   We'd love to hear from you: arpacounterpoint@gmail.com [arpacounterpoint@gmail.com]

10 Current Events - Coalition Leadership, SA Election, Price of Fuel

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 Nation be reflected in votes and seats? * Price of Fuel - Why have we seen the price of fuel skyrocket in the past few weeks, and fuel shortages in regional areas? Should we blame panic buying? Why are we seeing a repeat of the 1979 oil crisis in Australia despite measures designed to prevent this happening again? How does this happen in a country with abundant resources? We welcome your feedback: arpacounterpoint@gmail.com [arpacounterpoint@gmail.com]

09 Family: Creation Ordinance and Covenant - with Guest Pr. Jim Witteveen

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 does it mean to live in covenant with one another? * How does covenantal understanding contrast with individualism? * What is the importance of piety? Of self-sacrifice? * What should our attitude be towards family, and our church family? * How does covenant affect the relationship we should have with the State? * When the socialist says that he loves mankind, is he loving anyone? Pastor Jim Witteveen is an author and podcaster. You can find his books and podcast at www.dan1132.com English translations of Dutch publications about the covenant: www.perspectivafoederis.com. [http://www.perspecti] He also writes on Substack: https://dan1132.substack.com [https://dan1132.substack.com]   We'd love to hear from you: arpacounterpoint@gmail.com [arpacounterpoint@gmail.com]

08 Current Events - ISIS Brides, Trans Influence in Construction and Prisons, and Public Order Legislation in WA

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 proposed changes to the National Construction Code. How can events in the UK, where they have tried this already, provide wisdom for the current situation? Further, should a male be incarcerated in a women's prison in WA? Featuring a secret payout by the Victorian government to a victim of sexual assault in prison. * Public Order Amendment Legislation - In the wake of the Bondi attack, the WA government has sought to place further restrictions on protests which may incite hatred against people on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Should we be concerned about this legislation? Could this affect Christian protests such as the Rally for Life? UPDATE: Since this discussion, this Bill has been referred to Committee after everyone except Labor opposed it in the Upper House. It likely will not see the light of day in its current form. We welcome your feedback: arpacounterpoint@gmail.com [arpacounterpoint@gmail.com]