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
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.
Comfort for Tragedy
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?
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.
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?
Facing the Unexpected
We’ve had an overwhelming start to 2020. Bushfires, drought, floods and now a health pandemic. How do we cope with and make sense of all these unexpected disasters? Listen as Noel, Celia and Richard chat about these issues and where to find hope for today, and into the future.
Christmas is for everyone
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.
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?
Finding Connection
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.
Dealing with Stress
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.