A yuletide treat for music lovers – Welsh singer and Songs of Praise presenter Aled Jones joins Andrew Urquhart for a Christmas-cracker of a festive chat. Discover his fond memories of childhood in Wales, early fame, a varied media career, and serenading royals; and how God has held him through the octave-spanning highs and lows of life.

Plus a special surprise for Kiwi fans – catch Aled in Godzone next year!

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Join Andrew Urquhart as he continues to wrap up the year with a look at what this season holds for Kiwis - the good, the sad and the beautiful; the inspiration, the despair and the hope.

The Salvation Army's Lt Col Ian Hutson asks us to spare a thought for those who have found 'no room at the inn', as he reviews New Zealand's latest homelessness data;

Dave Mann says this most wonderful time of year presents the perfect opportunity to share the reason for the season and the reason for our hope;

Mental health advocate & public speaker JuliaGrace shares a surprise Christmas gift – a new song, composed whilst living in a real-life nativity scene!

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As 2025 draws to a close, Andrew Urquhart and his guests look back at the significant events and issues that make it a year to remember, including:

• Big-and-fast weather damage
• Influence of US President Donald Trump
• AI's growing impact
• Energy generation
• Social Impact Bonds
• Creeping extension of euthanasia & China's reach in the South Pacific

With businesswoman and commentator Tash McGill, and Director of the Maxim Institute, Tim Wilson.

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