Messages of hope

Connected and Loving: Raising a Son with Special Needs

Bart and Anne's life was turned upside down when their son, Pascal, received a diagnosis of a rare genetic disorder at eight months old. Hear what Bart has learned from Pascal's journey, and where he finds hope in the face of constant uncertainty.

When Dreams Break

“I had this happy life one day and the next day it had all fallen to bits. I just completely shattered. I’ve lost this little child and no-one seems to care.” Deborah’s dreams of being a mother to a happy family were shattered when she suffered a miscarriage and her relationship fell apart.Deborah struggled with all-consuming grief until one day, she was offered hope and healing.

I'll Cry With You: Finding Hope in Kenyan Refugee Camps

We all have injustices that break our heart, those moments of not being able to bear standing on the sidelines to watch things that we want desperately to see changed in this world.  Kenyan refugee aid worker, Mary Obara, faces these moments every day. Hear Mary's story of bringing dignity and hope to refugees in Kenya and Somalia.

An Anzac Day Reflection

As we come to commemorating Anzac Day, conflict and violence around the world today reminds us that war isn't justsomething that happened in the past. How do we come to terms with the desire to protect ourselves and others, while facing the realities of what it means to send troops into other countries? Where is the hope for those involved in armed conflict? Hear Rev Mark Butler, a Defence Force chaplain, share his thoughts about finding hope when faced with the realities of war.

Love That Lasts

“Geoff walked past and it was just like that. I knew that was the man that God sent into my life.” “We barely said hello, barely acknowledged each other, but it was just. Something there.” Love at first sight -it's not just something that happens in the movies. Building a strong relationship that lasts beyond that first brief encounter? Now that requires a little more than just one glance! Hear Geoff and Veronica’s story of love that has strengthened through time and what has kept their love alive.