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.
Disagreeing Well
Disagreement. It happens all the time. For many of us, as we look at our lives, there tends to be one ‘type of person’ with whom we often end up in conflict (or avoid being in conflict). In this article, Rev Chris Mann from Lifelong Leaders explores the four types of people we may disagree with, what we can learn from them, and how to improve our relationships with them.
Peace Beyond Reason
What do think of when you hear the word peace? Not the dream of world peace, but inner peace. Peace that works even when the world, and perhaps even you, are in chaos. Are you at peace? Listen to listen as Noel Due shares his reflections on peace and a path to finding it.
Easter – A Time of Hope
Easter – A Time of Hope How do you make sense of it all when things are tough? Listen as Richard shares his experiences of the bushfires first hand, and the many stories of people going through all sorts of terrible things. Where do you find hope? And how does the story of Easter speak […]
Easter – Reflection and Hope
For many, Easter is about chocolate, bunnies and long weekends, but for Christians, it can be a time of reflection over the most significant moment in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. So how do we celebrate Easter and where is the hope in the real message of Easter? Listen as Valdis, Tania and Jo share their thoughts on a time of reflection and hope.
Belonging
Belonging “What I have learned through meeting different people from all over the world – they all want to be acknowledged as who they are, and they’re looking for the space where they belong.” With a third of Australia’s population born overseas, we are seeing a country rich in diversity and culture. Click here to […]
Welcoming People
Welcoming People Have you ever wondered what it’s like for people who move to a new country? “You have to set up life, and you’re doing it in a totally foreign place. You’ve got no concept of what you should do, what you shouldn’t do, where to go for help, and you don’t have the […]
After the Fires
After The Fires “There is life after a fire” With the risk of devastating bushfires that can occur over the Australian summer, the loss of life, property, memories and more can have long lasting effects on those involved. Listen to stories from people who have lived through a major fire bushfire. You’ll hear about what […]
The Resurrection Changes Everything
The resurrection changes everything This is what sets the Christian faith apart from all others: Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, Messiah, Chosen One, the founder of Christianity was dead and buried, but his body is now nowhere to be found! Read on to learn more about Jesus’ death and resurrection. Discover how Jesus’ resurrection impacts […]
Is Jesus Really Alive?
Is Jesus really alive? On Easter Sunday, Christians often celebrate by saying responsively ‘Christ is risen!’ ‘He is risen indeed!’ However, the very first followers of Jesus struggled with this confession of faith. Although Jesus had predicted his death and resurrection numerous times, his early followers did not expect the events that unfolded on that […]