This week James Winderlich is talking about anger. Why does it get out of control and can we ever get something positive out of it?
Program
Understanding Conflict
How do you deal with conflict? No matter who you are, there will be conflict in your life at some stage. Listen to Richard this week as he talks with Bruce, a mediator in several countries around the world. There is hope to deal with conflict in a healthy way.
Loneliness
People can become lonely for many reasons. Whether you’re feeling alone in a crowded room, or have lost connection with someone close to you, you are never alone. Listen as Jo, Emma and Richard discuss finding real connection in loneliness.
Payback
When someone hurts you, how do you react? Do you want revenge? Revenge might feel better for a time but in the end the hurts remain. Listen to Rob Schubert, who’ll talk about a better way to deal with those who hurt us.
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.
The Welcome Swallow
The Christmas/New Year season is a great time for getting away and relaxing. But even on holidays we can still find ourselves moody and tired. Sometimes it takes a sudden surprise to turn things around.This week Trevor Keller will share the story of the welcome swallow. It was a surprise that stayed with him long after the holiday was offer.
Blended Families
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 […]
Trust
There is still a lot of uncertainty with Coronavirus still very much front and centre in our world. The lack of knowledge about the future and how long the restrictions will all be in place can really cause worry and anxiety. It can leave you wondering “where should I place my trust? Listen to reflections on whether God is someone you can trust to get you through uncertain times.
April Fool
Have you ever got caught out on April Fools Day? Some people go to extremes to try and fool others when they least expect it. That can be fine for the one who’s playing the joke, but when you’re on the receiving end, that’s a different story. This week on Messages of Hope, Richard Mau will be giving hope and encouragement for the times we feel foolish.
Palm Sunday Hero
This week Christians celebrate Palm Sunday. It’s the day Jesus arrived in Jerusalem to cheering crowds, who wanted to make him king. Within a week the same people had supported his execution! What can we learn from such a dramatic turnaround? And what does it tell us about a God who allows his own creation to kill him! I hope you can join us this week as John Henderson talks about Palm Sundays hero.