Loneliness We live in a world with more than eight billion people! With so many people, it’s amazing that anyone would ever feel alone. But even though we are surrounded by all these people, many times our suffering and pain go unnoticed. We often feel isolated, cut off from the concerns and compassions we so […]
All Alone
“I think that all of us move into and out of loneliness. Some people tragically find themselves all alone. None of us were meant for that.” Loneliness isn’t a feeling restricted to people who are single. It can affect anyone. Listen as James Winderlich talks about how we can feel alone and unconnected, even when we’re surrounded by people. But there is hope to feeling connected again.
A Split Mind
“I try not to think of my son as schizophrenia, but by his name. And schizophrenia is part of it but he is also my son, child of God, uncle, worker, just like all of us.” Listen as Celia Fielke talks with Sue whose son has schizophrenia. Find out what’s kept Sue going as she has supported her son over the last 20 years.
Legless
How would you cope if you suddenly lost both your legs? What changes would it bring to your life and relationships? Listen as Dean talks about his near death encounter with the flesh eating infection Necrotizing Fasciitis and what gave him hope to face the future without his legs?
Empty Hands
“When you have Motor Neurone Disease there's really nowhere to go much, they don't know how to cure it. I guess in the end you have to think …well do I lay down and die or do I grasp at life and live?” Listen to the personal story of Pastor Rick Zweck, who battled Motor Neurone Disease and passed away in 2016. In spite of the disease he still found hope for life.
The Guilt Prison
Have you ever felt guilty? Perhaps you’ve done something that you regret and you can’t get it out of your head. “Once you’re in a cycle of guilt it affects every part of your life. Before you know it you’ve created a monster!” Listen as Richard Mau talks about guilt, and a way to escape it’s negative power over us. It’s not easy to get over guilt, but there is hope.
A Bloke Called Jesus
The story of Jesus has been heard in almost every culture around the world. In many ways the harshness and beauty of outback Australia is similar to Israel where the actual events took place. Listen as John, a close friend of Jesus, retells the story amongst the stock routes and mining towns of the bush.
Great Expectations
Great Expectations We all have dreams in life. They might be dreams of achieving great success, a long term relationship, or simply being happy. What about you – what do you dream of achieving? And how do you cope when life doesn’t turn out like you expected. Listen to Richard as he talks about how […]
Rain
For many people, especially farmers, watching the weather can be a regular past time. Sometimes it can be a matter of life and death. Rain is an essential part of life but sometimes too much rain can be destructive. Listen to Richard this week as he tries to make sense of the times when natural disasters, like droughts and floods, destroy property, livelihoods, and even life itself.
Is Heaven Real?
“One second I was watching the doctors changing charts and then I was straight away in this darkness…the strangest thing is that I knew I was dead”
Over 10 years ago, Dirk had a near heaven experience. He died for 2 minutes. Listen as Dirk and his wife Penny try to make sense of what happened and what Dirk learned and experienced.