Messages of hope: Recent Episodes
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Nothing Normal: 12 Years of Foster CaringHave you ever wondered what it's like to be a foster carer?
‘They say it takes a village to raise a child and it's the same in foster care. Every child that's come into our care, I know we've had a positive impact on, they've had good memories to take away with them. And I can only hold on to the hope that somewhere in there that God's had an impact in their life as well.’
Listen to Tanya sharing her story of 12 years fostering 33 children.
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Call Me Dad: Long Term Foster Parenting ‘It's important that it's not about you. You're doing this for the sake of someone else.’
There are around 46,000 children currently in foster care around Australia. Ben and his wife Kelly became foster carers to Madi when she was seven years old. Listen as Ben shares the joys and challenges of being a foster dad.
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Living with ConfidenceFinding our way in life can be a long and winding journey. Our sense of self-worth can take a battering. Listen to Peta’s story of growing up in a female dominated household, without a strong male figure in her life. Fearing rejection, Peta found herself struggling and searching for meaning in her life. The lessons she learnt along the way have become the foundation of Peta’s passion in helping women find their own beauty and calling.
Want to find out more about how Peta can help you find your full potential and the true beauty within? - Click here to visit Peta's website Empowering You
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No Shame“When we talk about the ’not enoughs’ - I'm not pretty enough, not rich enough, not, present enough with my kids, the root cause of the ‘not enoughs’ says shame.”
“I'm afraid to go there. I don't want to be known that I'm not enough. So, I just, kind of block it and try and bury it as much as you can.”
No-one is immune from shame. Listen as Anna, a counsellor, talks about what shame really is and what we can do about it.
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Out of the Cyclone“I like to describe depression as a vortex, like a cyclone or a tornado or something like that. You've sort of got control while you're at the end of it. But as you start cycling into that tornado, you start losing control.
Sometimes you just felt like, is this going to ever end? Is this it? Am I going to be stuck in this reality forever?”
Listen as John shares his story of helping his wife through depression and what they found helpful as a family to work through some of the most challenging years.
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Support in financial hard times“If I look back over my life, what would I choose to do if I could start again? I could have been a doctor, I could have been a nurse, I could have been a teacher. But I look back and go, no, financial counselling, because I was supporting people in this complex financial system, which has become more and more complex.”
Listen as Jan, a financial counsellor, shares her experience supporting people going through financial crisis.
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There’s no one face of poverty“Over 35 percent of people in Australia are experiencing food insecurity.”
“Poverty isn't obvious. Poverty is happening in houses all around Australia.”
Asking for help is a sign of strength. It shows that you recognise that there's a better option for you and that your community is there to help you. Listen as Kelly, a financial counsellor and financial well-being operations manager for a leading community care organisation, shares insights on the reality of a real crisis affecting everyday Australians and how to seek help.
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Walking Together With Depression“I have gone to that place, 'What did I do wrong as a mum?' Is it because I had depression and it was undiagnosed? Did I raise them so that they didn't have any coping mechanisms? Ultimately we need to remain connected.”
In recent years it seems like depression, and mental health is on the rise. And we're seeing it more in our children - but how do we know when it's depression or normal teenage angst. Listen as Vicki Rochow, a counsellor and a mum who has walked alongside her kid's depression as well as her own, shares her story.
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Waiting on GodAre there times when you’ve felt down and despondent, when you were desperate for encouragement? This week on Messages of hope Robyn shares how she’s coped with life’s ups and downs, especially when dealing with a son with a drug addiction.
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Finding hope in miscarriage“When we invest our love, then we expose ourselves to the risk of pain.”
“I realised that friends who had lost spouses or parents or children beforehand, I had actually avoided talking to them about it. While thinking that I was being a very supportive friend, I realized I hadn't been.”
“The grief is always there, but it becomes less painful. And so it becomes the scar as opposed to the wound.”
Listen as Meagan and Nick bravely share about their experience of pain and grief, but also how they found support and hope through it all.
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If I were a mum“If you were a Mum for a day, what would you do?”
Mothers play such an important role in the world, and in most of our lives. Whether we see them often, or not at all, they shape a lot of who we grow up to be. Listen as we chat to people from all walks of life about what they love about their Mum.
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Special ParentingHave you ever doubted yourself as a parent and had to face feelings of guilt and regret at not being good enough?
“When you’re a parent with a child with special needs you feel, well I felt like a bit of a failure as a parent. I’ll be honest there were times in the early days that I wished him out of our family because this is just too hard.”
Listen this week as we talk with Kirra about some of the challenges she’s faced raising a son with Aspergers.
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Love in action‘We can turn off our TV and not look at what's going on in the world and feel safe and secure. But every time we do that, we're leaving people to suffer.’
Listen as Jonathan Krause shares how Australian aid organisations support people overseas and how we can be a part of the hope they provide.
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Foster Parenting“In Australia today, there are approximately 40,000 children in desperate need of care. 40% are under the age of 4, and only 40% are currently in foster care.”
With 40,000 children in desperate need of care around Australia, foster care organisations around the country seek to provide hope for young and vulnerable children. Listen to Ann, a foster parent, and Margaret, a foster care placement worker with Lutheran Care in South Australia, as they share the unique struggles and joys that come with foster parenting.
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Blended Families“It’s a funny thing when you join two families and two houses, you don't mean to be, but you're actually really quite threatened about trying to maintain territory. And I think we learned that we both had to give a lot more than 50 percent to make it work.”
Parenting can be pretty challenging at times but bringing two families together to form a new one raises the stakes. Listen as Mark and Beth share their story of challenges, hopes and strengths as a blended family.
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Do you struggle to understand and relate with a loved one who has Dementia? Listen to some surprising insights and encouragement for living with Dementia. Celia is talking with Gaye about some of the misunderstandings around Dementia. Gaye has worked in aged care for over 20 years and specialised in Dementia care.
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Have you ever heard or used the saying, “I remember when...”? Remembering who we are is important to us. In Australia we have public holidays to help us remember who we are. On those days we often hear stories of freedom and the sacrifices that people made for us. Please join us this week on messages of hope as we talk more about remembering who we are.
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Have you ever felt like life is ripping you off? That what you’re suffering is unjust? Listen as Stephen and Therese share their story of years of suffering and how they found ways to embrace life and live in hope.
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One in Five Australians suffer chronic pain. It can be a debilitating condition, leading to personality changes and a heavy strain on relationships. How do you cope with pain that never goes away? Listen as Stephen and Therese share their journey of managing chronic pain and how it’s affected their relationships, lifestyle, and purpose in life.
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It would be great if managing depression was purely logical, but depression can be really difficult to manage. For the person struggling with it, and the loved ones who care for them, depression can challenge and test us. But there is hope. Listen to Jane’s story of depression and how she finds hope to live through it.
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Depression challenges us, not only physically and emotionally, but also spiritually. Listen to Mark’s story, a pastor who has struggled with depression for about 20 years. How does someone with faith reconcile a God who often seems far away, especially when you feel so totally alone?
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Financial StressDealing with finances seems to be a topic that causes a lot of stress. Our current climate has added even more uncertainty financially, even for people who were previously fairly confident and secure. Listen as Jan, a financial counsellor, shares her insights into how she has helped people find a way through financial stress.
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Anzac Day SpecialOn ANZAC Day we remember those who’ve lost their lives defending our freedom. But we also remember the horrors of war. Listen to how Mark Butler, chaplain to the RAAF special reserve, reconciles the tension between loving one another and going to war? And where is God in conflict situations?
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Tears in the MorningHave you ever experienced tears of joy and sadness at the same time? Maybe it’s the milestones as you children grow up and become more independent, or the wake after a funeral where you share the good times – even as you still feel the deep loss. How do you make sense of that – and keep moving forward. Listen as David Altus has encouragement for those times we feel lost in grief.
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Is Jesus Real?What is the real story behind Easter? Listen as Richard, Celia and Noel have a conversation about Jesus. Is he just a person from history, or is he still active in our lives today? How do we know if he is real?
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Endless LoveWhen things are at their worst, is there still a place for love? What are we capable of when we are at the end of our reserves?
“He was, by all measures, a remarkable man. This story is about love. Its setting is Kranji and Changi, the notorious Japanese prisoner of war camps in Singapore, during World War 2.”
Listen to Noel Due as he tells the true story of Geoff and his life changing experience in a Japanese prison camp.
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Smashing Plates - Part 1“I thought the anger in me would blow up a building. After I realized that what was done to me was so wrong. This anger just woaah! I used to break things, like get a whole lot of plates and smash them. It was eating me alive.”
Listen to the story of one woman’s journey of healing from childhood trauma
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Living Amongst Floods“For us to be caught in the floods, the biggest thing was that we couldn't leave.”
What’s it really like to be surrounded by flood waters? Listen as Charmaine shares her story about being trapped in the NSW floods.
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Reconciling Relationship Conflict“If I would have known these things earlier, I'd think I'd still be married.”
What can you do when it seems your relationship is over? Is there any hope of reconciliation? Listen as Paul Kerber, who has worked in reconciliation, shares his experience with reconciling relationships and finding hope in seemingly hopeless situations.
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Love and RomanceBeing in love is one of the best feelings in the world and can make you feel like you’re walking on air. Valentine’s Day with all its focus on love and romance can make you look at your own relationships…Are romance and love the same thing? Does it change when you have a long, established relationship? Listen as Richard and Celia chat about love and relationships.
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Peace Beyond Reason“To this day, I don’t know what triggered it, but the lady in front of me blew her stack - What gives you the right? What gives you the right to be at peace? I hate it!”
What do think of when you hear the word peace? Not the dream of world peace, but inner peace. Peace that works even when the world, and perhaps even you, are in chaos. Are you at peace? Listen to listen as Noel Due shares his reflections on peace and a path to finding it.
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Are You Afraid?The Coronavirus and social restrictions have brought fear and anxiety to many households.
How can we face our fears and anxiety? Is there any way to stop it from paralyzing our lives? And can we find peace even in times like the Coronovirus?
Listen to Messages of Hope this week to hear a conversation about fear with Noel, Celia and Richard.
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ChangesDo you want to make any changes this year? As we move into a new year, maybe there’s one or two things you’d like to change. Most of us have things we hope for and dream about for the future. But making those changes is often easier said than done. Especially when the changes you’d like to see are out of your control? Click here to listen as Richard and Celia discuss the challenges of making changes and how God can help us.
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A Messy ChristmasWhat’s Christmas like for you? Do you look forward to it or would you rather avoid it? Listen as Richard, Celia and Noel discuss the messy side of Christmas. Is it possible to still enjoy the peace, joy and hope of Christmas, even in the mess?
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How does God see Christmas“A lot gets said about the true meaning of Christmas. But I wonder how God sees Christmas?"
Do you look forward to Christmas with anticipation? Or do you wonder if you’ll experience the peace and joy that Christmas promises? Listen as James Winderlich tells the story of one troubled family, and a stranger in the rain. In a surprising way they all experienced the true meaning of Christmas. You can experience God’s Christmas too.
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Life Together When Apart“It was kind of fun in the early years when he'd be gone for eight weeks at a time and he'd come back and it'd be like a new boyfriend every eight weeks. But it became tiring after a while and we realized that, if you actually expect the fresh and new each time that you're going to get disappointed.”
Listen as Luke and Jo share their story of separation and what they’ve learned about their relationship and keeping the family together.
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Reconciling Family Conflict“I said, that's it. Isn't it. You always get your way. And I walked out. I was really great. Wasn't it? Here am I supposed to be teaching reconciliation and you know, this is, this is humanity at its best. Isn't it? So, uh, well maybe it's at it's worst.” Listen to Paul, as someone who has worked in reconciliation, share his own stories of conflict and what he has learned along the way. Discover insights that can help you in your relationships.
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Bushfires can be devastating. Even when you’re well prepared, they have a way of surprising you! So what’s it like to survive a catastrophic bushfire? Listen as Richard Fox talks with firefighters who had to face a fire head on and home owners who had to leave their homes. How do they make sense of a natural disaster like a bushfire?
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After The Firestorm “There is life after a fire” With the devastating bushfires that have occurred all over Australia this summer, the loss of life, property, memories and more can have long lasting effects on those involved. Click here to listen to stories from people who have lived through a major fire bushfire. You’ll hear […]
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This week Andrew and Sarah will talk about some of the unique struggles of single parenting, and how they coped with the loneliness of raising children on their own.
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All of us have the potential to be surrounded by people, but if we are not known, it can seem that we don’t even exist. Loneliness can be that sense of not being known. How do we overcome isolation and restore connections? Listen as James Winderlich shares how God created us for community and the hope from loneliness to feeling connected.
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“I generally feel like I am actually a really good person. Why am I not good enough for my parents to love me?” Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough? The messages we receive as children have a huge impact on the way we see ourselves, and that can stay with us throughout our life. Listen as we talk with Sarah about the challenges she’s faced to feel truly loved and accepted.
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Beneath the Stress What would a stress free life look like to you? Everyone wants to have less stress – so why do we seem to fall into the same cycles of over-commitment and feeling overwhelmed? Listen as Celia, Anna and Janine chat about why its so hard to get beyond the stress. Listen to […]
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Teen Anxiety “I remember when I had a really bad panic attack and I thought I was dying. It felt like I was just being covered in blankets almost like I couldn't feel anything no one was around. It was just me and that feeling. No one expects it to be anxiety or an anxiety […]
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Cancer can come as a shock but you don’t have to face it alone. Over a period of 6 years Michelle faced a brain tumor, breast cancer and Hodgkins Disease! Click here to listen as Michelle and Phillip share their story.
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“I've become his carer and his protector. That role of changing from being a wife to that element of carer, that's massive. Sometimes I'm just terrified.”
Listen as Therese shares her experiences and struggles about adjusting roles from wife to carer. What are the challenges and how did she cope?
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Is there hope for families coping with Dementia? Listen to Dr Christine Materne share insights from her PhD in memory rehabilitation for people with dementia. Hear encouraging stories and possibilities to help families who are struggling with dementia.
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We all need hope to get through these seemingly impossible times. When has there been a time in your life when you’ve wondered, “How am I going to get through this?” Messages of Hope has been sharing inspiring stories for many years. Listen to some of the stories of people who have heard these messages of hope and the inspiration, encouragement and hope they have now.
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This week Rob Schubert reflects on his experience of fatherhood, and on God, who reveals himself to us as a loving dad.
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Parenting a teenager isn’t easy and we often get it wrong. Listen as we talk with Matthew about father daughter relationships, and how dads try to find the balance between wanting to protect their daughters and empowering them towards independence. What happens when we, inevitably, mess up?
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What questions do you ask when you see, or experience, suffering? Listen as Richard, Celia and Noel share their thoughts and experiences on suffering and where to find hope to get through difficult times.
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Over the past year, we've seen a lot of upheaval and uncertainty about the future. Our jobs, relationships and feelings of loss and separation have taken a toll on our well-being. Listen as Anna, a counsellor, shares how to navigate through feelings of worry and anxiety that rise up when we feel a loss of control over our lives.
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Anxiety can make you feel like every minute is an eternity. You often wonder how you can keep going. And, if you believe in God, you ask the question “If God is there, and he's promised peace of heart and mind, then why can't I have it?" Listen as we talk with Jenny and Steve, who have suffered from anxiety, and Julie, a psychologist, to gain an understanding about anxiety and find hope for managing it.
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Have you ever felt stuck in the dark, with no way out? Life may be dark because you’ve lost your job, or someone you love. Listen as Noel Due shares how God does offer us a torch, and how to discover a way through the dark times.
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It's a phone call every parent dreads and a situation that no parent should have to go through. How do you navigate your way through the unthinkable? Listen as Annette takes us on her journey through the darkest of times.
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We’ve all experienced times when one innocent thing led to another and all of a sudden we’re caught out, embarrassed and wishing we could crawl under a rock somewhere. Jonathan Krause shares a few of his embarrassing stories in his latest book called ‘Come to Life’. Listen to his insights into shame and guilt that trap us in the past and how he has broken through. With God’s help we can be free of the past and have hope for the future.
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Do you have a secret, something you don’t want anyone to know about? How do you live with it? Or not live with it? Listen to Richard this week as he shares the story of Karl’s and the secret he was trying to hide from.
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Life seems to be going 100 miles an hour, people all around us seem to be suffering from burnout and stress. This isn’t something new. But what is it that causes us to feel like it’s all just getting too much? Listen to Ali and Celia chat about what gets us stressed, how we react to it, and what helps us when the crisis hits and the longer term.
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There are many tragic stories about the abuse of alcohol, but how does it start, and how can it change? Listen to Darryl’s lifelong story with alcohol and how he found transformation and hope in a higher power.
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A Second Chance “Dion: I remember many times especially in my later high school years planning how I was gonna run away, yelling into my pillow that I hated Dad. Family relationships don’t always work out the way we’d like them to but it doesn’t necessarily mean giving up. Listen as Richard talks with Gavin […]
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It’s hard to imagine what it would feel like when the person you’ve loved for over 50 years doesn’t know who you are. Listen to John’s inspiring story of loyalty and love, in the face of Dementia.
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Where do you find hope when an illness like dementia changes the relationship you have with your parents? Listen to Matt’s story as he shares the struggles and joys of being the child of ageing parents.
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Most of us have things we hope for and dream about for the future. But making those changes is often easier said than done. Listen as Richard and Celia share their struggles with change and explore what can give you confidence and peace in change.
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Do you find yourself torn between competing demands? It can be especially hard when you’re a working mum. Listen this week on messages of hope as Celia talks with Anna Doecke, a counsellor who helps people
recognise and deal with burnout and stress. We don’t have to be slaves to that stress.
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As mothers, we often feel like we’re not doing a very good job, and that everyone else seems to have it all under control. Listen to Celia chat with Ali Hoopmann, mother of 3, about the highs and lows of being a mum. How do we get through when we just feel like we’re not doing anything well?
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“I was at home with four children, homeschooling, a job I have never desired before. Suddenly I was faced with mum I need help, mum I'm hungry, mum I need this, mum I need that, and I'd be standing at the door going
enough already this is too hard.”
Finding ourselves in situations that are not of our choosing can be very stressful and overwhelming. Listen as Jo shares her struggles of home schooling during lockdown. How do you survive the extra challenges thrown at you without feeling like a failure?
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Almost 40, with no partner or children, Emma is constantly faced with questions around her single life. She's also been given plenty of unwanted advice! Listen as Emma shares how she navigates society's expectations as a single person, and the hope she discovered in embracing being single.
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Easter – A Time of Hope How do you make sense of it all when things are tough? Listen as Richard shares his experiences of the bushfires first hand, and the many stories of people going through all sorts of terrible things. Where do you find hope? And how does the story of Easter speak […]
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What does Easter mean to you? Is it just a religious festival that doesn't mean much – but you get an extra-long weekend? If you wonder what Easter is all about, listen this week as John talks about the death and life of Jesus and what that could mean for you.
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With all the unknowns surrounding the corona virus, it's easy to let anxiety and fear take over. Listen as Rachel shares her experience of the unknowns, isolation and lost connections with family and friends. Learn how she found strength to face the unknown.
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Saying goodbye to someone we love is heart breaking and can cause deep grief. But grief can also occur from other types of goodbyes. Have you ever moved house, changed jobs, or moved away from close family and friends? Listen as Richard shares some insights that have given him hope through grief.
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Mike was diagnosed with a brain tumour and initially an operation and treatment minimised the impact of the cancer. But after 3 years there was a sudden and dramatic change, something his wife Jen couldn’t fix. Listen as Jen and their daughter Allie talk about coming to terms with losing Mike.
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With the pandemic continuing to disrupt our lives, there’s a sense of being worn out from the constant shifting of the goal posts, and the sheer exhaustion of dealing with all the change that brings. Listen to Richard, Jo and Celia as they talk about how we can live in this ‘new normal’. Hear what Jesus went through and how he understands and walks with us.
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Overwhelmed “I hate this whole continuing flux and unknownness. So I feel like going, "Oh, enough already."
Life can be crazy and chaotic at the best of times, even more so when we're in a pandemic. How do we live each day when the future is so uncertain? Listen to Anna, Richard and Celia share their frustrations and thoughts on what we can hope into in uncertain times.
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Worrying About Money Australia is often referred to as a lucky country due to our financial wealth and lifestyle. But that often hides what's really going on underneath. Many people worry about money. Especially the lack of it. As a result, we put unwanted stress and expectations on ourselves. Listen as Richard and Celia talk with Anna, a counsellor, about how shame, fear and worry over money can destroy relationships and cause stress on families. Hear how you can find peace in the midst of financial stress.
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3 Dollars in the Bank Financial Distress can happen to anyone. It can be caused by losing your job, prolonged sickness, a mental health issue or a relationship breakdown. When Kerry’s marriage broke down, she went from living in a comfortable house and lifestyle, to being a single mum with two young children and only 3 dollars in the bank. Listen as Kerry shares how she got through this difficult period of her life, and discover the hope she found to get through tough times.
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Rhythms of a Relationship Relationships are part of all our lives in many different ways. Sometimes they're easy going, sun-shining and smooth sailing. Other times it can feel like you're in the midst of a storm with no land in sight. Spending so much extra time, recently, in close proximity to our families can be stressful and put a magnifying glass on our relationships. Listen to Rachel, a relationship counsellor from Lutheran Community Care, share how we can understand and navigate those tense times with our partner.
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The Little Things Most couples go through a stage where that original adrenaline rush of being in love gives way to little frustrations that can slowly build until suddenly you wonder where that first love went. It doesn't have to be the end though. Listen to Stella, a couples counsellor, share about what it takes to keep a relationship strong, especially after the honeymoon period is over.
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Where’s God in Tough Times “I love an old comic, Hagar the horrible. Obviously things have gone wrong so he's standing at the cliff face and he's looking up to God and he says why me? And then God comes back, Why not?”
When things are going wrong we often ask why me? How do you make sense when the tough times seem to just keep coming? Listen as Celia chats with some friends about how they cope when life gets tough.
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Comfort for Tragedy “There is life after a fire”
What do you do when you’re away from home and you receive a phone call that there is a bushfire in your area? Listen to Richard share how bushfires affected his family and the community he grew up in. How do you pick up the pieces after the devastation of a raging bushfire? Or any devastating tragedy?
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A New Normal The coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions forced upon us have brought plenty of challenges, surprises, and the opportunity to reflect on what's important in our lives. Listen as Richard and Celia talk about what our “new normal” might look like as we start to come out of the lock down.
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What the World Needs Now “We are living in a world today where people long for hope, yet many have no hope. Christians – followers of Jesus Christ – talk a lot about hope. But hope in what?
Do you feel hopeful? Listen as Mark shares how God can give a hope that rises above the uncertainty and anxiety. Where to you find hope?
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Facing the Unexpected How do we cope with and make sense of unexpected disasters? Listen as Noel, Celia and Richard chat about issues facing us today and where to find hope in an uncertain future. How can we face our fears and anxiety? Is there any way to stop it from paralyzing our lives? And can we find peace even in times like the Coronovirus?
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Christmas is for everyone “In Australia today we need to know that the love of God doesn’t change if the world around me changes. The place where Jesus was born was very diverse. Different religions and peoples rubbed shoulders all the time. Jesus came for the world, born for us all.”
The story of Jesus birth at Christmas is as relevant today as it has been throughout history. It goes beyond cultures, religions and political ideologies. Listen to Bishop John Henderson share how the story of Christmas is for all people, because it’s a story of love.
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Story of the Carols Do you know why we sing carols? Where did they originate? Listen as Richard and Celia explore some of their favourite Christmas carols and what they mean to them. What memories do you have of your favourite carols?
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Finding Connection “I remember just being just irritable, and angry, like I'm the worst mother in the world and then it just keeps perpetuating."
There are times when the pieces of our life don't seem to be fitting together as they should. Listen to Nancy - a wife, mother, and police officer. The stress of juggling everything had her feeling disconnected and becoming a person she just didn't recognize. Hear how a change of perspective brought the sense of overwhelm back into balance.
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Letting Go Of Control Life can be crazy and chaotic at the best of times, even more so when we’re in a pandemic. Listen as Celia, Noel and Richard discuss how we can live each day when the future is so uncertain.
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