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Messages of hope

Messages of hope

Messages of hope shares stories of everyday Australians going through life"s challenges. Each week, we reach out to thousands of people in the hope that these messages will heal, give hope and inspire, through the love of Jesus Christ. Whether you"re struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, stress, anger, addiction, or a number of other issues, there"s a message of hope for you. Messages of hope is a production of Lutheran Media, www.lutheranmedia.org.au

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00:15:16

New Beginnings

Messages of hope ·

2025/01/01

‘New beginnings for me mean you’re leaving something and moving to something in the future you’re not quite sure about. So that can be a whole mixture of emotions.’ New beginnings can be stressful. Unknown experiences of changing jobs, a medical diagnosis, moving to a new country, or a life-changing experience of another kind can impact family life and our expectations. Listen as Richard, Clare and Tania share their experiences and what helps them cope through change. The post New Beginnings

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00:18:26

Redefining Rest

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2024/12/25

‘I take on more things, I'm so overwhelmed, I will end up sick or have some leave or take some time off. And then I have a little bit of respite and then I do the same thing again.’ Choosing to spend time resting is often the last of our priorities in what, for many of us, is a dizzying, fast paced and busy life. But have you ever considered that maybe the solution to all our stress and constantly feeling overwhelmed is to intentionally put rest first? Click here to listen as Lorrene shares 7 types

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00:10:55

Not so perfect Christmas

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2024/12/18

‘Ah, Christmas! Peace on earth and goodwill to all! They’re not very high expectations, are they? But we try so hard to get it right, to meet our expectations of what Christmas is about. We try to create the perfect Christmas.’ Listen as John shares a message that maybe Christmas doesn’t need to be perfect. The post Not so perfect Christmas appeared first on Messages of hope.

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00:16:57

Domestic Violence: Getting the Facts

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2024/11/21

Professor Sarah Wendt has dedicated her life to understanding the impacts of domestic violence, and hearing the stories of victims and survivors in Australia. Listen to Sarah share her insights from personal stories about the causes and effects and where we may find hope in such a painful topic. The post Domestic Violence: Getting the Facts appeared first on Messages of hope.

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00:15:33

Nothing Normal: 12 Years of Foster Caring

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2024/11/07

Nothing Normal: 12 Years of Foster Caring Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a foster carer? ‘They say it takes a village to raise a child and it's the same in foster care. Every child that's come into our care, I know we've had a positive impact on, they've had good memories […] The post Nothing Normal: 12 Years of Foster Caring appeared first on Messages of hope.

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00:15:45

Call Me Dad: Long Term Foster Parenting

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2024/10/31

Call Me Dad: Long Term Foster Parenting ‘It's important that it's not about you. You're doing this for the sake of someone else.’ There are around 46,000 children currently in foster care around Australia. Ben and his wife Kelly became foster carers to Madi when she was seven years old. Listen as Ben shares the […] The post Call Me Dad: Long Term Foster Parenting appeared first on Messages of hope.

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00:17:50

Facing Fear

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2024/10/17

‘It's amazing how often we just feel afraid, and we let it just sit there and we don't challenge it. And I think that's a real waste because you actually have to confront something and face it in order to deal with it.’ Sarah McCutcheon, National Relationship Manager for Global Leadership Network Australia, has extensive experience helping people to face their fears and embrace courage. Listen to Sarah share her insights into facing fear. The post Facing Fear appeared first on Messages of hope.

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00:12:32

Bethany’s Story

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2024/09/12

How do you respond when doctors tell you your unborn child has complex heart issues? And when you discover your child will have ongoing special needs, what do you need to know about giving them the best chance at life? Listen as Jo and Luke share their story of caring for a child with a disability. Hear how they found hope when faced with challenges. The post Bethany’s Story appeared first on Messages of hope.

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00:18:03

Single Parenting: A Journey of Resilience and Faith

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2024/09/05

‘I didn't know anyone who had been in that same situation of being a single mum while pregnant.’ ‘I was still overjoyed to be expecting but then also very nervous, and then also devastated at the loss of my marriage.’ Raising kids is NOT an easy job, let alone raising a child as a single parent. But what about becoming a single parent before your child is even born? Click here to listen to listen as Steph shares her story of resilience and faith in the through the challenges of single

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00:13:52

Who Am I?

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2024/08/01

What do teenagers really think about their place in a world of confusion and challenges? Listen as Emma chats with some teenagers about identity, and how faith shapes who they are. The post Who Am I? appeared first on Messages of hope.

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00:13:28

Out of the Cyclone

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2024/07/25

Out of the Cyclone “I like to describe depression as a vortex, like a cyclone or a tornado or something like that. You've sort of got control while you're at the end of it. But as you start cycling into that tornado, you start losing control. Sometimes you just felt like, is this going to […] The post Out of the Cyclone appeared first on Messages of hope.

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Send Me An Angel

Messages of hope ·

2024/07/18

It would be great if managing depression was purely logical, but depression can be really difficult to manage. For the person struggling with it, and the loved ones who care for them, depression can challenge and test us. But there is hope. Listen to Jane’s story of depression and how she finds hope to live through it.The post Send Me An Angel appeared first on Messages of hope.

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Reconciling Relationship Conflict

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2024/07/11

What can you do when it seems your relationship is over? Is there any hope of reconciliation? Listen as Paul Kerber, who has worked in reconciliation, shares his experience with reconciling relationships and finding hope in seemingly hopeless situations. The post Reconciling Relationship Conflict appeared first on Messages of hope.

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Connecting our cultures

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2024/07/04

Connecting our cultures “We do things when we're in communities… because we do them to remind ourselves of our own culture and where we come from. We’ve all got different backgrounds and we've got to respect that and appreciate that. But at the same time, we've got to get on and we've got to work […] The post Connecting our cultures appeared first on Messages of hope.

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Support in financial hard times

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2024/06/27

Listen as Jan, a financial counsellor, shares her experience supporting people going through financial crisis. The post Support in financial hard times appeared first on Messages of hope.

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There’s no one face of poverty

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2024/06/13

Asking for help is a sign of strength. It shows that you recognise that there's a better option for you and that your community is there to help you. Listen as Kelly, a financial counsellor and financial well-being operations manager for a leading community care organisation, shares insights on the reality of a real crisis affecting everyday Australians and how to seek help. The post There’s no one face of poverty appeared first on Messages of hope.

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Standing Together With Depression

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2024/06/06

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. The post Standing Together With Depression appeared first on Messages of hope.

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Waiting On God

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2024/05/30

Waiting on God Are there times when you’ve felt down and despondent, when you were desperate for encouragement? This week on Messages of hope Robyn shares how she’s coped with life’s ups and downs, especially when dealing with a son with a drug addiction. Listen to the program http://www.messagesofhope.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Waiting-on-God-Podcast.mp3 Read the script Download the booklet The post Waiting On God appeared first on Messages of hope.

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Finding hope in miscarriage

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2024/05/23

Listen as Meagan and Nick bravely share about their experience of pain and grief, but also how they found support and hope through it all. The post Finding hope in miscarriage appeared first on Messages of hope.

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One Foot in Heaven, One Foot on Earth

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2024/05/16

It's a phone call every parent dreads and a situation that no parent should have to go through. How do you navigate your way through the unthinkable? Listen as Annette takes us on her journey through the darkest of times. The post One Foot in Heaven, One Foot on Earth appeared first on Messages of hope.

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