Messages of hope

Have you ever wondered what it’slike 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 language to be able to actually do that.’ Sarah and Liam share their story as missionaries in another country and how that shaped their view of being welcoming in Australia.

This episode explores the hidden loneliness of single parenting. Sarah and Andrew share their honest experiences of raising children on their own — the isolation, the pressure of making every decision alone, and the longing for connection.They reflect on the stigma single parents often face and how faith, community, and compassion helped them find strength and hope when life felt overwhelming. If you’ve ever felt unseen or worn down by responsibility, this conversation is a gentle reminder that you’re not alone.

'It is every parent's worst nightmare to receive that phone call. I miss her presence every minute of every day. I seriously wanted to go and knock on his door and say ‘do you realise what you've done to our family?’ I wanted him to know how much pain, you know, the serrated sharp, jagged edges of a mother's pain.'It's a phone call every parent dreads, and a situation that no parent should have to go through. How do you navigate your way through the unthinkable? Annette shares her journey of the darkest time in her life when her daughter was tragically killed.

As Christmas approaches, the world seems to glow just a little brighter. From fairy lights on houses to candles held at carols by candlelight, light has become a powerful symbol of the season. But beyond the sparkle and celebration, Christmas invites us to reflect more deeply on what light really means, especially in times of darkness.Listen to Bishop Paul’s message about how the light of Christ shines in the darkness and brings hope to our lives this Christmas.

‘Sometimes I think we can be infatuated by those big faith moments, yet actually it's more the gradual hearing and growing in that relationship with God is what he wants and then him sustaining us through.’What is it really like to live a life of faith in the big and small moments of life?Hear Sarah, Richard and Jo share their experience of faith in the everyday moments of life. Find hope in knowing God walks with you and works through every situation of your life.