Mark Conner

Learning to be appropriately assertive is an important part of relational intelligence.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au  

There are various levels or circles of friendships. As we choose to reach out and be friendly with new acquaintances, the potential of developing more close friendships emerges.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au  

Conflicts and disagreements are inevitable. Learning the art of a genuine apology is essential to healthy relationships.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au  

Everyone needs and thrives on encouragement. Think about who you can encourage today.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au  

Every one of us desires and needs acceptance. Giving that gift to other people, regardless of who they are, is a key ingredient in building healthy relationships. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au  

Everyone gets angry from time to time. The key thing is what we do with our angry emotions. Learning to control and manage our anger is vital for healthy relationships.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au  

Every relationship, team, or group has an atmosphere. It describes what it feels like to be in that space. By being aware of our own moods, we can ensure that we make a positive contribution to every environment we are a part of.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au  

Trust is the glue in any relationship. In this episode, Mark Conner shares a number of things we can do to build trust. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au  

People hurt and offend us all the time. Learning to forgive releases a healing process inside of us, ensuring that bitterness doesn’t become poison in our own souls. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au  

Learning to 'speak the truth in love' is an essential skill in every relationship. In this episode, Mark Conner shares insights about confronting in a constructing manner. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au  

Learning to communicate love to the special people in our world in a language they understand is essential to healthy relationships.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au  

The level of openness in a relationship determines the level of closeness. Authenticity is attractive and helps build strong friendships. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au  

Empathy is learning to 'feel with' someone else - seeing life from their perspective. It is seeking to understand before being understood and it is vital to healthy relationships. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au  

Emotional intelligence is the ability to be aware of and control our moods, as well as learn to get along with a large variety of people. In the workplace, it is twice as important as technical skills and IQ. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au  

Good listening is vital for all relationships. By eliminating bad listening habits and developing good listening habits all of our relationships can improve. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au  

In this motivating message, given recently at Bayside Church, Mark Conner explores the importance of us knowing and living out our 'calling' in order to thrive in life and ministry. Visit www.markconner.com.au  for more information

As we begin this new year, Mark Conner shares how that ‘thriving' in life, rather than just ‘surviving', begins with our relationship with God. This message was recorded for Bayside Church early in January 2023.

In this practical message, given recently at LifeGate Church in Glen Waverley, Mark Conner speaks about the importance of protecting the unity of the church and how each member can be an active contributor towards that goal. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au  

Did you know that it's more important to manage your energy than your time? That insight is one of the keys to improving your productivity and your self-care. Visit www.markconner.com.au  for a transcript and more details. 

It’s true - we are what we eat and food can be our medicine. In this episode, Mark Conner shares some thoughts on the importance of a healthy diet. Visit www.markconner.com.au  for more details.

Our bodies function best with regular movement. In this episode, Mark Conner shares some insights for developing a habit of regular exercise. Visit www.markconner.com.au  

A good night’s sleep is essential for our well-being. In this episode, Mark Conner shares some keys for better sleep.  Visit www.markconner.com.au for more.

When we are learning and growing, there is an excitement and energy to our lives and vocations. When we are not, we tend to become bored, predictable, and stale. Personal growth is the topic of this week's episode of Soul Food. Visit www.markconner.com.au  for more.

In this personal message, given recently at Bayside Church, Mark Conner gleans lessons from the biblical story of Elijah and his own life for handling those rainy days when life isn’t going so well.

An important aspect of self-care is making time for play, not just for work. Hobbies are areas of curiosity that bring us joy. That’s the topic of this week’s episode of Soul Food. Visit www.markconner.com.au  for more.