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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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00:19:50

Getting Real with God

Messages of hope ·

2025/12/03

‘Sometimes I think we can be infatuated by those big faith moments, yet actually it's more the gradual hearing and growing in that relationship with God is what he wants and then him sustaining us through.’What is it really like to live a life of faith in the big and small moments of life?Hear Sarah, Richard and Jo share their experience of faith in the everyday moments of life. Find hope in knowing God walks with you and works through every situation of your life.

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00:11:52

Unlocking Ability

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2025/11/26

‘They had already labelled her, never to do anything, never to be able to walk, talk or do anything. But I see the determination in her, I will not let the disability make her be disabled.’ Chris's daughter, Rachel, was diagnosed at age three with a rare genetic disorder. After battling against doctors who didn't believe her and even accused her of mistreating her daughter, Chris developed a fierce determination to trust her own instinct when it came to knowing what was best for Rachel. Hear

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00:30:54

Surviving the Streets

Messages of hope ·

2025/11/12

Listen to Deena's powerful story of finding hope in homelessness. Watch the interview with Deena on our YouTube Channel.Read Deena's poem here - 'Mercy Mercy'

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00:10:08

Letting go of control

Messages of hope ·

2025/11/05

'You know you have that little voice in your head saying I should be able to manage I should be able to do this this and this all of it together. You know you feel like you should be able to do it all.'Life can be crazy and chaotic at the best of times, even more so in recent times. Celia, Noel and Richard discuss how we can live each day when the future is so uncertain.

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00:10:07

Power from above

Messages of hope ·

2025/10/29

‘How much of what happens in the spiritual world do you think impacts on your day-to-day living?’ Judging by the number of horror movies out there, our society seems to have quite the fascination with the spiritual realm. While some find it fascinating, others find it scary, thinking that perhaps we shouldn't meddle with things outside of our understanding. Christians know that there is a spiritual element to our existence, but we don't always know what to do about it. So how do we work out

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00:16:57

Domestic violence: getting the facts

Messages of hope ·

2025/10/27

‘No one is immune to domestic and family violence’Professor Sarah Wendt has dedicated her life to understanding the impacts of domestic violence and hearing the stories of victims and survivors in Australia. Hear her insights from personal stories about the causes and effects and where we may find hope in such a painful topic.

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00:17:28

Caring for Creation 3: Faith Communities

Messages of hope ·

2025/10/15

‘I think science has helped us to see how much God loves us. Because you know, he has given us the ability now to see the galaxies and things like that, the extent of the universe. But he has also given us the ability to be able to see the microorganisms and under the microscopes.’Father Peter Moore, an Anglican priest from the Gold Coast, shares his passion of creation care. Hear his reflections on what we can do as communities and how it is intrinsically linked with our loving Creator.

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00:11:20

Gone Home: How do we talk about death?

Messages of hope ·

2025/10/10

“We were in this little plane, caught in a thunderstorm and the pilot said – I’m sorry guys, we’re not going to make it, we’re gonna go down - and man, that makes you think about living and dying!”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. Celia and Richard talk with Jonathan Krause about why we don’t need to be afraid to have those conversations.

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00:13:49

Sharing Hope for 80 Years

Messages of hope ·

2025/10/08

‘Lutheran Media – Celebrating 80 years of blessings’Throughout the life of Lutheran Media ministries in Australia and New Zealand, we’ve seen advancements in technology, name changes, financial constraints and much more. Yet our vision has remained – sharing messages of hope in the world today.Hear stories from the first radio broadcast in Australia, reflections from former directors and presenters, and discover how Lutheran Media has evolved over time.

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00:11:20

Taking Care of Anger

Messages of hope ·

2025/10/01

'I was yelling at the kids. I would just start raging, "You never do anything. It's always left to me, blah, blah." I’d just go on and on until I was exhausted. Then I felt absolutely awful because now I'm the worst mother in the world.'Do you ever feel like your emotions are in charge of you rather than the other way around? Stella's anger was scaring her children, and she was stuck in a cycle of holding in the anger and then exploding. Stella shares her story of what

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00:09:17

It Doesn't Make Sense

Messages of hope ·

2025/09/24

‘When driving in the Australian bush and you see a kangaroo on the road, all the old farmers used to tell me that it’s not the one you see that will get you, it’s the one you don’t see. So, is life just a random set of coincidences? I believe that life is more than just getting by.’We don’t have to look too hard to discover disasters happening all around the world. But what about closer to home? Maybe you’ve been in a car accident, had an injury at work, or experienced the sudden death of someone

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00:11:23

Dementia: This is our story

Messages of hope ·

2025/09/17

‘We were lying in bed one day and I’m just leaning on my elbows like this and she’s there looking up at me and talking and she just said - Who are you? It ripped me apart.’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. Hear John’s inspiring story of loyalty and love, in the face of Dementia.

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00:24:43

Costly Love: Foster Care Part 2

Messages of hope ·

2025/09/11

Foster caring is something many families in Australia might consider at some point, but ultimately choose not to for many reasons. It's challenging to care for children with traumatic backgrounds. There are lots of hoops to jump through.Plus, there's the risk of developing strong bonds with children who may leave your care at any point.While few families take on the responsibility of foster care, they say it takes a village to raise a child. Hear Ben and Corinne share their story of foster care and

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00:16:18

Homes of Hope - Foster Care Part 1

Messages of hope ·

2025/09/03

Every child has the right to belong, to be loved, and to have a safe place to call home. Unfortunately, we live in a world where that isn't always the case, but there are some whofeel a specific calling to step into the world of caring for children not their own in order to bring hope, where hope is often in short supply.Hear from Natalie from Lutheran Care who works in foster care family engagement as she shares her story of bringing hope back into the lives of children in foster care. Esther

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00:10:48

Connected

Messages of hope ·

2025/08/27

‘Over 80% of Australians crowd together in cities and large towns yet so many feel alone. Have you ever faced such a lonely time? Do you feel there is very little to hold on to, to keep you going in life? There is a way forward, a step we can take to become connected once again.’ Do you sometimes look at the people around you and think ‘I wish I could be like them’? While social media is a great way to connect, it can also give the illusion everyone else’s lives are more exciting than our own. It

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00:10:27

I am not ready for my parents to be old

Messages of hope ·

2025/08/21

‘So, I had lunch with mum and dad yesterday and I just realised how much they’ve aged, and I don’t think I’m ready, I’m not ready for the change!’We hear about the fact that we’re living in an ageing society but what about when it becomes personal and it’s your parents that are getting older?Listen as Celia and Richard explore the challenges adult children face as their parents get old.

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00:08:10

I Remember When

Messages of hope ·

2025/08/13

Have you ever heard or used the saying, ‘I remember when...’? Remembering who we are is important to us. Listen to Richard as he shares stories of his grandfather and his journey of memories. When diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, the memories fade, but there is hope in remembering whose we are and the comfort it brings.

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00:20:22

Caring for Creation: Land and Farming

Messages of hope ·

2025/08/06

‘I think if we really take to heart that we’re actually God’s creation ourselves and he wants to work with us, then we can make a huge difference in the way we manage the land that we’ve been granted. We’re only custodians for a short time, but we can make a difference.’Hear David as he shares his experience of regenerative farming and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.

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00:19:37

Caring for Creation: Home and Community

Messages of hope ·

2025/07/31

‘Every little element that I see, and I touch, and I hear, and I feel, is all part of God's creation. In what I do in my yard, in what I do on my verge on my side street, I care for God's creation. We can see it groaning at times and we need to respond. Hear Cathryn, a passionate environmental advocate, share her knowledge and experience in sustainable practices. Discover how her faith and caring for the environment go hand in hand. Or watch the conversation with Cathryn on YouTube:

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00:09:22

Where is my Job

Messages of hope ·

2025/07/24

‘You’re fired!’ These are not the words you want to hear – ever!Are you struggling with an uncertain future due to job insecurity? This uncertainty can cause an incredible amount of stress in your life and in the lives of others around you. Richard Fox looks at the effects of job insecurity and some things that can help you get through the uncertainty.

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