Do you struggle with giving gifts at Christmas? Who do I buy for, how much should I spend, will they like what I give them? This week we’ll be discussing Christmas gift giving. Where did the idea begin? Why do we still do it? And perhaps the most important question -Have you been naughty or nice this year?
Program
Saying Goodbye
Saying goodbye to someone we love is heart breaking and can cause deep grief. But grief can also occur from other types of goodbyes. Have you ever moved house, changed jobs, or moved away from close family and friends? Listen as Richard shares some insights that have given him hope through grief.
Letting Go Of Tomorrow
With the pandemic continuing to disrupt our lives, there’s a sense of being worn out from the constant shifting of the goal posts, and the sheer exhaustion of dealing with all the change that brings. Listen to Richard, Jo and Celia as they talk about how we can live in this ‘new normal’. Hear what Jesus went through and how he understands and walks with us.
Overwhelmed
Life can be crazy and chaotic at the best of times, even more so when we’re in a pandemic. How do we live each day when the future is so uncertain? Listen to Anna, Richard and Celia share their frustrations and thoughts on what we can hope into in uncertain times.
Rhythms of a Relationship
Relationships are part of all our lives in many different ways. Sometimes they’re easy going, sun-shining and smooth sailing. Other times it can feel like you’re in the midst of a storm with no land in sight. Spending so much extra time, recently, in close proximity to our families can be stressful and put a magnifying glass on our relationships. Listen to Rachel, a relationship counsellor from Lutheran Community Care, share how we can understand and navigate those tense times with our partner.
The Little Things
Most couples go through a stage where that original adrenaline rush of being in love gives way to little frustrations that can slowly build until suddenly you wonder where that first love went. It doesn’t have to be the end though. Listen to Stella, a couples counsellor, share about what it takes to keep a relationship strong, especially after the honeymoon period is over.
A New Normal
The coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions forced upon us have brought plenty of challenges, surprises, and the opportunity to reflect on what's important in our lives. Listen as Richard and Celia talk about what our “new normal” might look like as we start to come out of the lock down.
What the World Needs Now
We are living in a world today where people long for hope, yet many have no hope. Christians – followers of Jesus Christ – talk a lot about hope. But hope in what? Do you feel hopeful? Listen as Mark shares how God can give a hope that rises above the uncertainty and anxiety. Where to you find hope?
Facing the Unexpected
We’ve had an overwhelming start to 2020. Bushfires, drought, floods and now a health pandemic. How do we cope with and make sense of all these unexpected disasters? Listen as Noel, Celia and Richard chat about these issues and where to find hope for today, and into the future.
Christmas is for everyone
The story of Jesus birth at Christmas is as relevant today as it has been throughout history. It goes beyond cultures, religions and political ideologies. Listen to Bishop John Henderson share how the story of Christmas is for all people, because it’s a story of love.