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NO RIVALS — The Supremacy of Christ Above All Things
“I am the Lord, that is my name; I will not yield my glory to another…” — Isaiah 5:45
05 September 2026 | 9:00am – 5:30pm
C3 Auckland, Cawley Road, Ellerslie
What if the biggest questions of our time aren’t new—but just unanswered?
No Rivals is a one-day conference tackling the hardest challenges to the Christian faith with clarity, courage, and intellectual depth. From the rise of AI and identity confusion, to the problem of evil, to the historical roots of rival gospels—this is a space for serious thinking, honest questions, and compelling answers.
Hear from leading thinkers and communicators, including Abdu Murray, Luke Barnes, and a powerful lineup of New Zealand voices engaging culture, science, history, and faith.
2026 Topics Include:
  • Islam & Christianity
  • Does Evil Disprove God?
  • Reigniting the Case for Life
  • Better Conversations About Faith
  • Too Fortunate: A Universe Fine-Tuned to Perfection
  • FAKE ID: How AI & Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality
  • Knowing the Unknown: The Secret Gospels of the Gnostics
Whether you’re skeptical, searching, or confident in your faith—this day will challenge you to think deeper and see clearer.
No rivals. No compromises. Just truth.
Subject Matter Experts
  • Abdu Murray | Embrace the Truth, MI, USA
  • Luke Barnes | Post-doctoral Researcher, Western Sydney University
  • Adam Claasen | Senior Lecturer in History
  • Nic Blackie | Thinking Matters Youth Director
  • Annalise Blackie | Thinking Matters Camp’s Co-Director
  • Dave Mann | Founder, Shining Lights Trust

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