Messages of hope

COVID has really shaken things up over the last year. We've lost jobs or we are on less income and the future is still uncertain for many people. So, what do you do when you don't know what the future holds? Listen to Karl’s inspiring story of facing some of the biggest challenges of his life and how he found a way forward. The post Uncertain Financial Future appeared first on Messages of hope .

Over 2 million people in Australia live with depression. And one in seven will experience depression in their lifetime. Listen as David shares his journey with depression and where he now finds hope. The post Overcoming Depression appeared first on Messages of hope .

Are you thirsty? Are you thirsting for love, forgiveness and approval? Trying to quench those thirsts can be difficult but there is a way. Listen as Noel Due shares stories that offer hope to quench those thirsts The post Living Water appeared first on Messages of hope .

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. The post Losing Mike But Keeping Hope appeared first on Messages of hope .

A cancer patient once said, “It’s like a terrorist attack. It can sneak up on you like a thief in the night.” So how do we come to terms with a diagnosis of cancer and where we can we find hope to face it? Click here to listen as Celia shares Karen’s story. The post Surviving Cancer appeared first on Messages of hope .

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. The post Coping With Cancer appeared first on Messages of hope .

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 […] The post Teen Anxiety appeared first on Messages of hope .

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. The post It’s OK to Feel Anxious appeared first on Messages of hope .

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. The post Feeling Lonely? appeared first on Messages of hope...

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 […] The post Blended Families appeared first on Messages of hope .

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. The post Dementia is not the end appeared first on Messages of hope .

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. The post I Remember When… appeared first on...

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. The post Letting Go Of Control appeared first on Messages of hope .

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. The post Coping With Change appeared first on Messages of hope .

“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? The post What about the carer? appeared first on Messages of hope .

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. The post I Want to Be Healed appeared first on Messages of hope .

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. The post Chronic Pain appeared first on Messages of h...

“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 i...

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...

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? The post When God Seems Far Away appeared first on Messages of hope .

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, an...

Dealing 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. The post Financial Stress appeared first on Messages of hope .

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 managi...

Have 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 The post Tears In...

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? The post Is Jesus Real? appeared first on Messages of hope .