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Faith:

Free Resources For Hope And Encouragement

On this page, you will find support and encouragement — stories of God at work in the lives of real people, that explore moments of doubt, seasons of searching, and some of life’s big questions with honesty, compassion, and reassurance.
There are many things in this world that can cause us to question or doubt whether God is real.
When challenges, pain, hurt or suffering appear our lives, we may feel like God is completely absent, or so far removed from our current situation that He can’t possibly care or help.
But, even when we question or doubt; when we are searching for meaning, feel a little lost, or find ourselves wondering if God is listening, He assures us that we are held in His hands — and that those hands constantly guide, shape and work in and through our lives, in ways we may not yet see, or understand.
If you’re currently questioning, or searching for meaning, or if you feel like God is far away from you or your situation, our team is ready, willing and happy to bring your situation to God through prayer.
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Faith:

Free Resources For Hope And Encouragement

On this page, you will find support, and encouragement — stories of faith, hope and trust in God, and insights from real people and real families as they experience the ups and downs of parenthood.

Discover stories of faith, hope and trust in God, from real people. Explore our podcast episodes and booklets on Faith:

Faith: Podcast Episodes

Stories To Inspire and Uplift You

Our Messages of Hope Podcast offers stories of hope, encouragement and joy from people who have lived experience in exploring the big questions surrounding God and life.
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Stories From Real People To Inspire and Uplift You

Our Messages of Hope Podcast offers stories of hope, encouragement and joy from people who have lived experience in exploring the big questions surrounding God and life.

An Anzac Day Reflection

Hear Rev Mark Butler, an Australian Defence Force chaplain, share his thoughts about finding hope when faced with the realities of war.
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Cosmic Curiosity

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how everything came to be? Is all just a random series of events or is there really a Creator behind it all?
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Easter: Hope That I Don’t Make

For Christians, Easter is more than eggs, chocolate and bunnies. There is a much deeper story of suffering and salvation – and a hope that has significant power to transform lives.
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Getting Real With God

We often turn to God in ‘big’ moments, but what is it really like to live a life of faith in the smaller or quieter moments of life?
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Good Work

We often separate our work from our personal life and even our spiritual lives. But with so much of our time spent at work, could our faith have a lasting impact on the job?
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Great Expectations

Have you ever had grand dreams of being great at something, only for them to disappear? Richard reflects on what happens when life doesn’t turn out the way we’d hoped.
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Is Jesus Real?

What is the real story behind Easter? Is Jesus just a person from history, or is he still active in our lives today?
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The Broken Perfectionist

When Linda’s pursuit of perfection began to fall apart, she discovered something far more powerful—being authentically herself, and the hope that shatters the myth of perfection.
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The Light of Christmas

As Christmas approaches, the world seems to glow just a little brighter. Beyond the sparkle and celebration, Christmas invites us to reflect more deeply on what light really means, especially in times of darkness.
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What About Lament?

When life hits you hard sometimes the only thing to do is to fall to pieces. We may try to hide the anger, frustration, and grief behind it all, but what if there’s a better way?
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What If God Was One Of Us?

Do you think God is far away and out of your reach? Rev. Adrian Kitson explores the question: “What if God was really one of us?”
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When In Drought

Farming is a tough job on a good year, but even harder when facing severe drought. So, what happens when your livelihood depends on rain that just doesn’t come?
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Great Expectations

Have you ever had grand dreams of being great at something, only for them to disappear? Richard reflects on what happens when life doesn’t turn out the way we’d hoped.
Listen

Share

Cosmic Curiosity

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how everything came to be? Is all just a random series of events or is there really a Creator behind it all?
Listen

Share

Good Work

We often separate our work from our personal life and even our spiritual lives. But with so much of our time spent at work, could our faith have a lasting impact on the job?
Listen

Share

An Anzac Day Reflection

Hear Rev Mark Butler, an Australian Defence Force chaplain, share his thoughts about finding hope when faced with the realities of war.
Listen

Share

Is Jesus Real?

What is the real story behind Easter? Is Jesus just a person from history, or is he still active in our lives today?
Listen

Share

Easter: Hope That I Don’t Make

For Christians, Easter is more than eggs, chocolate and bunnies. There is a much deeper story of suffering and salvation – and a hope that has significant power to transform lives.
Listen

Share

What About Lament?

When life hits you hard sometimes the only thing to do is to fall to pieces. We may try to hide the anger, frustration, and grief behind it all, but what if there’s a better way?
Listen

Share

When In Drought

Farming is a tough job on a good year, but even harder when facing severe drought. So, what happens when your livelihood depends on rain that just doesn’t come?
Listen

Share

The Broken Perfectionist

When Linda’s pursuit of perfection began to fall apart, she discovered something far more powerful—being authentically herself, and the hope that shatters the myth of perfection.
Listen

Share

The Light of Christmas

As Christmas approaches, the world seems to glow just a little brighter. Beyond the sparkle and celebration, Christmas invites us to reflect more deeply on what light really means, especially in times of darkness.
Listen

Share

What If God Was One Of Us?

Do you think God is far away and out of your reach? Rev. Adrian Kitson explores the question: “What if God was really one of us?”
Listen

Share

Getting Real With God

We often turn to God in ‘big’ moments, but what is it really like to live a life of faith in the smaller or quieter moments of life?
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Faith: Booklets and Articles

Booklets To Help And Encourage You

Our booklets are 100% free, and most are available in both physical and digital formats.

Each booklet offers Christian advice and encouragement — designed offer Gospel-centred hope and comfort through challenging seasons of life.

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Free Booklets To Help And Encourage You

Our booklets are 100% free, and most are available in both physical and digital formats.

Each booklet offers Christian advice and encouragement — offering Gospel-centred hope and comfort through challenging seasons of life.

Your Place In God’s Plan

Do you ever wonder how you fit into God’s grand design? Or whether God truly has a plan at work in your life? This booklet will help you to gain a deeper understanding about God’s plans for you, and encourage you to explore the ways in which God might make the most of the talents and abilities He has given you.
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What is Christmas?

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What Happens When I Die?

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Victim, Validated, Victorious

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The Resurrection Changes Everything

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The Resurrection changes everything

The Truth About Angels

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Talking with God

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So You Prayed for a Miracle

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So you prayed for a miracle

Reasons to Believe

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Prayer When You Don’t Know What to Say

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Is Jesus Really Alive?

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Has God Abandoned Me?

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Glad Tidings

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Forgiveness

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Where’s God In All Of This?

When God seems furthest away, or obscured by the challenging circumstances we are often required to face, this booklet offers a message of comfort and hope: God is still there, and His work in our lives – and for our good – never ceases.
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A Treasure Revealed

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Your Place In God’s Plan

Do you ever wonder how you fit into God’s grand design? Or whether God truly has a plan at work in your life? This booklet will help you to gain a deeper understanding about God’s plans for you, and encourage you to explore the ways in which God might make the most of the talents and abilities He has given you.
Get This Booket

What is Christmas?

Get This Booket

What Happens When I Die?

Get This Booket

Victim, Validated, Victorious

Get This Booket

The Resurrection Changes Everything

Get This Booket
The Resurrection changes everything

The Truth About Angels

Get This Booket

Talking with God

Get This Booket

So You Prayed for a Miracle

Get This Booket
So you prayed for a miracle

Reasons to Believe

Get This Booket

Prayer When You Don’t Know What to Say

Get This Booket

Is Jesus Really Alive?

Get This Booket

Has God Abandoned Me?

Get This Booket

Glad Tidings

Get This Booket

Forgiveness

Get This Booket

Where’s God In All Of This?

When God seems furthest away, or obscured by the challenging circumstances we are often required to face, this booklet offers a message of comfort and hope: God is still there, and His work in our lives – and for our good – never ceases.
Get This Booket

A Treasure Revealed

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Faith: Prayer

A Prayer To Help You Ask For God’s Help And Strength

When we ask God to be at work in our lives, he both listens and acts – and no challenge is too big, too powerful or too overwhelming.

If you don’t feel like you can pray right now, you can ask our team to pray for you:

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Would You Like Us To Pray For You?

If you would like prayer support, but don’t feel like you can pray right now, you can send us a Prayer Request and our team will pray for you! 

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Faith: Support Services

Ways To Access Extra Help And Support

Across Australia and New Zealand, God blesses us with psychological, medical and emotional support services to help us through significant struggles and challenges.

For additional support, we encourage you to reach out to one of these professional service providers.

As you or your loved ones seek further help and support, our team are happy to keep your situation in our prayers.

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Ways To Access Extra Help And Support

Across Australia and New Zealand, God blesses us with a range of professional support services to help guide us through significant struggles and challenges.

For additional support, we encourage you to reach out to one of these service providers.

‍Lifeline

‍13 11 14

www.lifeline.org.au

‍Beyond Blue

‍1300 22 4636

www.beyondblue.org.au

If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger or may be in a potentially life-threatening situation, please call Emergency Services on 000 (Australia) or 111 (New Zealand).

Messages of Hope is a Christian outreach ministry offering faith-based support and encouragement only. We do not provide professional medical or psychological services or advice.

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Messages of Hope is a 100% donor-funded outreach ministry of Lutheran Media, a registered Australian charity.

A small tax-deductible donation today will help us continue to produce radio programs, podcasts and resources that bring hope, comfort and encouragement to others across Australia and New Zealand.

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We believe God is at work in all things, draws near in challenging circumstances, and loves each and every person fully and unconditionally.

If you would like us to pray for you or for someone you know, we would be happy to keep your situation in our prayers.