Messages Of Hope

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. The post Changes appeared first on Messages of hope.

What’s Christmas like for you? Do you look forward to it or would you rather avoid it? Listen as Richard, Celia and Noel discuss the messy side of Christmas. Is it possible to still enjoy the peace, joy and hope of Christmas, even in the mess? The post Messy Christmas appeared first on Messages of hope.

This week Andrew and Sarah will talk about some of the unique struggles of single parenting, and how they coped with the loneliness of raising children on their own. The post You’re Not Alone 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 Alone appeared first on Messages of hope.

“I generally feel like I am actually a really good person. Why am I not good enough for my parents to love me?” Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough? The messages we receive as children have a huge impact on the way we see ourselves, and that can stay with us throughout our life. Listen as we talk with Sarah about the challenges she’s faced to feel truly loved and accepted. The post Not Good Enough appeared first on Messages of hope.

We all need hope to get through these seemingly impossible times. When has there been a time in your life when you’ve wondered, “How am I going to get through this?” Messages of Hope has been sharing inspiring stories for many years. Listen to some of the stories of people who have heard these messages of hope and the inspiration, encouragement and hope they have now. The post 75 Years of Hope appeared first on Messages of hope.

This week Rob Schubert reflects on his experience of fatherhood, and on God, who reveals himself to us as a loving dad. The post Fatherhood appeared first on Messages of hope.

Have you ever felt stuck in the dark, with no way out? Life may be dark because you’ve lost your job, or someone you love. Listen as Noel Due shares how God does offer us a torch, and how to discover a way through the dark times. The post Joy beyond Shattered Dreams? appeared first on Messages of hope.

Do you have a secret, something you don’t want anyone to know about? How do you live with it? Or not live with it? Listen to Richard this week as he shares the story of Karl’s and the secret he was trying to hide from. The post Karl’s Dark Secret appeared first on Messages of hope.

It’s hard to imagine what it would feel like when the person you’ve loved for over 50 years doesn’t know who you are. Listen to John’s inspiring story of loyalty and love, in the face of Dementia. The post Dementia – This is our Story appeared first on Messages of hope.

Where do you find hope when an illness like dementia changes the relationship you have with your parents? Listen to Matt’s story as he shares the struggles and joys of being the child of ageing parents. The post The Day Mum Disappeared appeared first on Messages of hope.

Do you find yourself torn between competing demands? It can be especially hard when you’re a working mum. Listen this week on messages of hope as Celia talks with Anna Doecke, a counsellor who helps people recognise and deal with burnout and stress. We don’t have to be slaves to that stress. The post Burnout appeared first on Messages of hope.

As mothers, we often feel like we’re not doing a very good job, and that everyone else seems to have it all under control. Listen to Celia chat with Ali Hoopmann, mother of 3, about the highs and lows of being a mum. How do we get through when we just feel like we’re not doing anything well? The post Mums, You don’t have to be perfect appeared first on Messages of hope.

“I was at home with four children, homeschooling, a job I have never desired before. Suddenly I was faced with mum I need help, mum I'm hungry, mum I need this, mum I need that, and I'd be standing at the door going enough already this is too hard.” Finding ourselves in situations that are not of our choosing can be very stressful and overwhelming. Listen as Jo shares her struggles of home schooling during lockdown. How do you survive the extra challenges thrown at you without feeling like a failure? The post Surviving School at Home appeared first on Messages of hope.

What does Easter mean to you? Is it just a religious festival that doesn't mean much – but you get an extra-long weekend? If you wonder what Easter is all about, listen this week as John talks about the death and life of Jesus and what that could mean for you. The post The God Of Easter appeared first on Messages of hope.

Saying goodbye to someone we love is heart breaking and can cause deep grief. But grief can also occur from other types of goodbyes. Have you ever moved house, changed jobs, or moved away from close family and friends? Listen as Richard shares some insights that have given him hope through grief. The post Saying Goodbye appeared first on Messages of hope.

With the pandemic continuing to disrupt our lives, there’s a sense of being worn out from the constant shifting of the goal posts, and the sheer exhaustion of dealing with all the change that brings. Listen to Richard, Jo and Celia as they talk about how we can live in this ‘new normal’. Hear what Jesus went through and how he understands and walks with us. The post Letting Go Of Tomorrow appeared first on Messages of hope.

Life can be crazy and chaotic at the best of times, even more so when we're in a pandemic. How do we live each day when the future is so uncertain? Listen to Anna, Richard and Celia share their frustrations and thoughts on what we can hope into in uncertain times. The post Overwhelmed appeared first on Messages of hope.

Relationships are part of all our lives in many different ways. Sometimes they're easy going, sun-shining and smooth sailing. Other times it can feel like you're in the midst of a storm with no land in sight. Spending so much extra time, recently, in close proximity to our families can be stressful and put a magnifying glass on our relationships. Listen to Rachel, a relationship counsellor from Lutheran Community Care, share how we can understand and navigate those tense times with our partner. The post Rhythms of a Relationship appeared first on Messages of hope.

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. The post The Little Things appeared first on Messages of hope.