Messages Of Hope

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. The post Surviving Family Life appeared first on Messages of hope.

Do you struggle with buying gifts? At Christmas, sometimes it’s hard to find the perfect gift for the special people in our lives. Listen as Richard shares more about trying to find the perfect gift. The post What to buy? appeared first on Messages of hope.

Do animals know God? Do they have a soul? Most people who care for animals have a deep connection and relationship with them. Listen as Mark Doecke explores the question – do animals go to heaven? The post Will My Dog Go to Heaven appeared first on Messages of hope.

With all the mental health issues that are coming up for people at this time and that sort of low level depression that everyone I think is experiencing. There's such a sense of helplessness and frustration. We tried this last time, it doesn't seem to have worked. Is this going to work this time? Are you feeling a bit anxious or frustrated at the ongoing situation we find ourselves in? You’re not alone. Listen as we talk with Sue, who manages the spiritual care team for a hospital in Melbourne. Where do we find hope when there is so much uncertainty and separation from our loved ones? The post Surviving Lockdown appeared first on Messages of hope.

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. The post Doing Things That Last appeared first on Messages of hope.

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. The post Trust appeared first on Messages of hope.

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. The post Just As I Am appeared first on Messages of hope.

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. The post It’s not Fair appeared first on Messages of hope.

Recent events have really highlighted some of the injustice that still goes on in our world. Click here to listen to Reid, an American now living in Australia, as he shares his unique perspective on the riots and injustice in the US and what it means for us. The post Injustice appeared first on Messages of hope.

Death is not a topic that we tend to talk about over a BBQ. Most of us don’t talk about death until it’s on our doorstep. Listen as Celia and Richard talk with Jonathan Krause about why we don’t need to be afraid to have those conversations. The post Gone Home appeared first on Messages of hope.

The pain of losing a loved one is never easy. When it happens suddenly, it can seem extra hard to deal with. Click here to listen to Stephen Schulz as he shares his recent experience of loss. As a pastor he has comforted a lot of people in their grief, but his own experience took him by complete surprise. The post In Memory of Lily appeared first on Messages of hope.

3 Dollars in the Bank Many people are doing it tough financially in the current climate. Financial stress can happen to anyone. Listen as Kerry shares her story of going from being married with a comfortable house and lifestyle to being a single mum with two young children and only 3 dollars in the bank. […] The post 3 Dollars in the Bank appeared first on Messages of hope.

Family life can be tricky at the best of times, let alone through coronavirus restrictions. It can be a struggle, especially when you’re stuck at home all day for days and days. Things aren’t always so great and no family is perfect Listen as Rob Schubert shares how great things can happen through imperfect families. The post Families are Like Fudge appeared first on Messages of hope.

Easing The Pain “Those first two nights in hospital were the longest nights I’d ever experienced in my whole life, nothing seemed to stop the intense pain.”    Have you ever experienced pain that won’t go away? Not just the temporary, belting your thumb with a hammer, as painful as that is. But pain that […] The post Easing the Pain appeared first on Messages of hope.

God Understands Suffering Have you ever felt like life is ripping you off? That what you’re suffering is unjust. Listen as Celia chats with Stephen and Therese about their experiences of dealing with chronic debilitating pain for which there seems to be no cure, and the changes this has made to their lives and relationships. […] The post God Understands Suffering appeared first on Messages of hope.

The Plumber Have you ever had one of those days where nothing seemed to go right? Where you wish you could just start the day over again and make different choices? Listen to Richard Fox as he tells his story of trying to fix a leaky tap with disastrous consequences and a disappointed family – […] The post The Plumber appeared first on Messages of hope.

A Farmer's Life Many farmers around Australia are experiencing a tough time because of drought. Even with all the best risk management and forward planning, we still can’t control the weather. You may not be a farmer but we all have things we can’t control. Losing a job, poor health, a death in the family. […] The post A Farmer’s Life appeared first on Messages of hope.

Love Feeling loved is one of the best feelings in the world and can make you feel like you’re walking on air. Valentine’s Day with all its focus on love and romance can make you look at your own relationships...Are romance and love the same thing? Does it change when you have a long established […] The post Love appeared first on Messages of hope.

Almost 50% of marriages end in divorce in Australia. How do you avoid becoming one of these statistics? How do we nurture our relationships so that they last? Keeping romance alive in a relationship can have its challenges. Listen to Adrian Kitson share his own experiences on trying to keep a relationship alive and fulfilling. The post I Do appeared first on Messages of hope.

All around Australia a lot of communities have special events to celebrate Australia Day. It’s is a great time to reflect on who we are, where we’ve come from, and what it means to live as a community of people from a wide range of backgrounds and interests. Listen as Richard and Celia talk about what makes a community strong, especially in tough times. The post Australia Day – what makes a community? appeared first on Messages of hope.