Mental Health
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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 MoreStanding 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 MoreIt’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 MoreAnxiety
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 MoreDoing 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 MoreJust 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 MoreIt’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 MoreSend 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 MoreWhen 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 MoreA 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 MoreFear 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 MoreAre 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 MoreAlone
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 MoreSurviving 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 MoreHappiness
“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 MoreChanges
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 MoreContentment 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 MoreNo 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 MoreStressed 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 MoreDepression
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.
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