Hear how remarkable and recent our cultural views on the equality of women to men are, and what triggered our ‘recent’ change in perspective.

Hear how women were viewed in the ancient world, as supported by their philosophers, prior to the teachings Jesus and his followers brought.

Hear of the extent of prejudice that has existed against women in the ancient world, leading to abuse and death of women and girls, and how it continues today.

Hear about the unique basis for equality between women and men found in the Bible, which gave birth to our society’s views on equality today.

Hear the Christian explanation for male dominance, which empowered our culture-wide movement against that dominance.

Hear the motivations of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union here in New Zealand, despite opposition.

Hear an example of Jesus radically challenging cultural injustices against women through advocating for the rights of women within marriage.

Hear an example of Jesus radically challenging a cultural injustices against women through advocating for the rights of women to education.

Hear the most noteworthy statement from the early Christian leader, Paul, where in one single sentence he summarised the new Christian views on equality irrespective of race, social status or gender.

Hear an example of the Apostle Paul radically challenging the idea of male dominance within marriage, as contrasted with the common views at that time.

Hear of the radical actions of early Christians in serving the rights and interests of women and girls, in direct contrast to the views of Grecco-Roman philosophers at that time.

Hear a comment by Philosopher Rodney Stark that explains the remarkable difference in rights that quickly came to exist between women in the Roman Empire, and those who had embraced the Christian faith.

Hear how monastic orders in the middle ages empowered women with education and into leadership roles in society at a time when this was not happening.

Hear how the mission movement of the past 200 years naturally became the leading movement to work in defence of women’s rights in places others would never think to go.

Hear how culturally-affected current views on the connection between religion and women’s rights can be, or not be.

Hear how our society’s environment became suited for a movement to arise that would address long-existing cultural injustices against women.

Hear the story of one our bicultural nation’s toughest early women leaders.

Hear why America instead of Britain seeded our New Zealand women’s rights movement.

Hear of the difference that existed between the rights and status of women in pre-colonial New Zealand Māori society as compared to British and wider-European society.

Hear of the initial issues that motivated the organisation in New Zealand.

Hear words and motivations of Kate Sheppard, who became a leading figure in the Women’s Christian Temperance Union in New Zealand.

Hear of the division that took place within the Christian community in the early days of what was also a national divide on this topic.

Hear words from a stirring speech given to a strongly divided Auckland community.

Hear how the Women’s Christian Temperance Union worked to press Parliament toward a landmark decision for women.

Hear of the final history and tensions leading up to our nation’s landmark decision to allow women a vote and voice in politics.

Hear a detail-filled summary of the journey from 1893 (women getting the vote) through to today, explaining why some no longer consider the Christian faith a part of the women’s movement.

Hear a reflection on the failure of the equality movement to protect women from abuse, because the law is an inadequate tool to change the heart.

Hear why the roots of the equality movement within Christianity might need further consideration for the movement to succeed in bringing about better outcomes for women.

Hear the common understanding on an otherwise awkward Bible verse which states men are the head of their households.

Hear of the unique and amazing efforts Christian workers from our nation continue to pioneer to advocate for and protect the rights of women around the globe where few others would think to look or care.