• Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content

Messages of hope

  • Home
  • Programs
  • Who Are We?
  • Contact Us
  • Search
  • Donate Now

Mental Health

Nothing would take the anger away. It was eating me alive”. Childhood abuse can affect who you are, your self-esteem, your whole makeup. Jesus can help to pull the fragments back together.

Watch a short 1 minute video on mental health

Listen to programs for encouragement and inspiration to deal with mental health

When God Seems Far Away

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?

Find Out More

Standing Together With Depression

In recent years it seems like depression, and mental health is on the rise. And we’re particularly 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.

Find Out More

It’s Ok to Feel Anxious

Listen as Richard and Celia talk about worry and anxiety with Anna, a counsellor from Journeez. What’s the difference between worry and anxiety, and how do we stop being overwhelmed by things we can’t control?

Find Out More

Anxiety

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.

Find Out More

Doing Things That Last

A survey was done asking people the question “what would you do differently if you had another chance at life?” An interesting question. One common response was “I’d do things that last.” … How would you respond? Listen to Mark Doecke explore the question and the concept of doing things that last.

Find Out More

Just As I Am

What gives your life value? Is it the job you have? The lifestyle you lead? Or perhaps it’s the relationships that you nurture. Listen to Mark Doecke talk about what gives life value and how you can feel valuable despite your circumstances.

Find Out More

It’s not Fair

There’s a lot of angst and feelings of frustration coming to the surface with some of the covid restrictions in place. For some there’s a sense that its not fair – particularly when their business is being impacted. Where does this sense of injustice come from? Listen as Richard, Celia and Noel chat about what do you do when you feel like things aren’t fair.

Find Out More

Send Me An Angel

Although depression isn’t simple, it doesn’t mean it’s hopeless. Jane shares her story of depression and what it took to find motivation when there felt like nothing there.

Find Out More

When God Seems Far Away

Depression challenges us, not only physically and emotionally, but also spiritually. Mark, a pastor who has battled with depression for the last 20 years shares the struggle to reconcile faith with a God who often seems far away.

Find Out More

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.

Find Out More

Fear to Hope – Rachel’s Story

Fear to Hope – Rachel’s Story “I was just completely cut off. My marriage ended, my friends didn’t want anything to do with me. I had to start again with nothing. It’s unknown and the unknown is what fear lives from.” Rachel, has experienced plenty of unknowns, isolation and lost connections. Click here to listen […]

Find Out More

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.

Find Out More

Alone

I think that all of us move into and out of loneliness. Some people tragically find themselves all alone. None of us were meant for that.” Loneliness isn’t a feeling restricted to people who are single. It can affect anyone. Listen as James Winderlich talks about how we can feel alone and unconnected, even when we’re surrounded by people. But there is hope to feeling connected again.

Find Out More

Surviving Family Life

Amy shares how the ever-changing situation with coronavirus has been a real challenge for her and her family. Listen as she shares the hope and insights she’s found, to help her family through self-isolation.

Find Out More

Happiness

“I was happy with my life, until someone told me about all the things I was missing out on.” What makes you happy? Is it the job you have or the things you do in your spare time? Perhaps it's the people you spend time with. Can you be truly happy regardless of how many friends you have or how much money you earn? Listen as Mark Doecke talks about the pursuit of happiness. Is there a recipe for lasting happiness?

Find Out More

Changes

Do 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.

Find Out More

Contentment Booklet

Contentment While we may not be completely satisfied with our lot in life – and let’s face it, most of us want more – to label oneself as an “ingrate” seems a bit harsh. Nevertheless, that’s what the author of this booklet does. Why he does so is because he knows deep down inside there’s […]

Find Out More

No Need To Fear

No Need To Fear Anxiety comes in many forms: excessive worry, inability to make even the simplest decisions, discouraging thoughts, edginess, irritability, and panic attacks to name a few. This booklet takes a look at some of the sources of anxiety and points to a source of help and hope so that we can stop […]

Find Out More

Stressed But Connected Booklet

Stressed But Connected Unresolved issues. Financial trouble. Neglected health. Everyone feels stressed-out. Right? Wrong! Everybody has stress, but not everyone is stressed-out. If you’ve accepted stress as a way of life, this booklet is for you. From setting healthy personal boundaries to eliminating procrastination, these sensible strategies will help you manage stress before stress manages […]

Find Out More

Depression

We hear a lot more about mental health these days and that it’s an issue for many people. But how do you know when things like sadness or tiredness or lack of motivation has deepened into something like depression? Listen this week as Celia talks with Rosemary who has lived with depression throughout her life.

Find Out More

Read a free booklet for insights and encouragement about mental health

themysteryofyou

The Mystery Of You Booklet

The Mystery Of You Using the popular board game CLUE as a template, author Melanie Wilson guides readers to a deeper understanding of their real selves. It’s when an individual considers where he’s been (rooms); what he’s done(weapons); and who people (witnesses) say he is – that a fuller grasp of identity can be acquired. […]

Read More
grip

Get A Grip Booklet

Get A Grip! Is there a cure for the blues? It is said that “misery loves company,” but does that mean that the company you keep loves your misery? We all experience a range of emotions each and every day – the key is to keep our emotions from taking over our outlook on life. […]

Read More
peace

Finding Peace Booklet

Finding Peace Anxiety has become epidemic. Many of us are frazzled by family problems, stress at work, financial woes, and a thousand other hassles. If you are chronically troubled by fatigue, edginess, a churning stomach, heart pains, trembling and shaking, dizziness, and/or migraine headaches, you are not alone. Like millions of other people, you may […]

Read More
Dealing with Depression

Dealing With Depression Booklet

Dealing With Depression Depression affects people from all ages, races, economic groups and both genders. It can result from a specific event or a chemical imbalance in the nervous system. The causes are numerous, but depression must be dealt with effectively before it can be controlled. This booklet explores some of the many causes of […]

Read More

No Need To Fear

No Need To Fear Anxiety comes in many forms: excessive worry, inability to make even the simplest decisions, discouraging thoughts, edginess, irritability, and panic attacks to name a few. This booklet takes a look at some of the sources of anxiety and points to a source of help and hope so that we can stop […]

Read More

Stressed But Connected Booklet

Stressed But Connected Unresolved issues. Financial trouble. Neglected health. Everyone feels stressed-out. Right? Wrong! Everybody has stress, but not everyone is stressed-out. If you’ve accepted stress as a way of life, this booklet is for you. From setting healthy personal boundaries to eliminating procrastination, these sensible strategies will help you manage stress before stress manages […]

Read More

Future videos, booklets and podcasts

Subscribe for free to receive notifications to future videos, booklets and podcasts that offer hope.

Subscribe Now

Email us or call 1800 353 350 with your questions and suggestions. Thanks.

Email: enquiry@messagesofhope.org.au • Phone: +618 8267 7314

Copyright © 2021 — Messages of hope • All rights reserved.