Finding Hope with Georgia Free

Tap here to listen to this Money Faith & Finance episode Join hosts Ben McEachen and Pete Burrows as they sit with Danniebelle on the Money: Faith & Finance podcast. Discover how Danniebelle's upbringing in biblical generosity faced challenges from redundancy and mortgage pressures to anxiety. Learn how she turned to Jesus' promises in the Sermon on the Mount and 1 Corinthians 10:13, seeking God through hardship to grow in faithfulness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode, Georgia shares a sad announcement as well as news about the future of the podcast.---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warning: This episode contains mentions of suicidal ideation, suicidal attempts and sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Julie Goodwin burst into our screens and into the hearts of Australians back in 2009, when she became Australia's very first MasterChef. Following the win, Julie was catapulted into stardom - seemingly overnight. A book deal, TV segments, a radio program, and her own cooking school - she should've been on top of the world. And she was - until it all came crashing down. Julie has shared her full story for the first time in her brand new memoir Your Time Starts Now. GIVEAWAY DETAILS: Win a Copy of Your Time Starts Now (giveaway closes Friday 21st June 2024) Further Information:   Book - Your Time Starts Now  Website (Recipes and Food Blog): juliegoodwin.com.au Facebook - Julie Goodwin Instagram - @_juliegoodwin Resources:  If you or anyone you know needs help, call Lifeline in Australia on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, in Australia - call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au.  ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warning: This episode contains mentions of suicide. Listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know needs help – call Lifeline in Australia on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au  Growing up with ADHD, various health issues and the target of bullying, Adam Blum had the odds stacked against him. Weighed down by depression and hopelessness, Adam one day found himself at a crossroads. He had a plan to end his own life. And one phone call, changed everything.  Further Information:   Book: Easy Target - Easy Target | Big Sky Publishing  Podcast: True Blue Conversations - True Blue Conversations Podcast (libsyn.com)  ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 10 years old, Som Tamang was a child slave in a remote village in Nepal. Now, as an Aussie citizen living in Cairns, he is a father figure to that same village – after working his entire life to transform his hometown to a place of opportunity.  Further Information:   Friends of Himalayan Children – Website: www.f-hc.org/  Friends of Himalayan Children Facebook Page:  www.facebook.com/friendsofhimalayanchildren.nepal  Take on Nepal Website: www.takeonnepal.com.au/  Take on Nepal FB Page: www.facebook.com/takeonnepal  Book Info:  www.kirstynancarrow.com  ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.  -- See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Dr Andrew Browning - the Australian doctor saving the lives and dignity of thousands of women in Africa, one surgery at a time. Dr Browning has spent more than 20 years in Africa – helping women affected by obstetric fistulas in childbirth.  He established the Barbara May Foundation – which has trained local doctors and established programs to prevent fistulas from occurring. Dr Browning has also written a book about his career and life called A Doctor in Africa. GIVEAWAY DETAILS: Win a Copy of A Doctor in Africa (closes Monday 29th April 2024) Further Information:  A Doctor in Africa - Pan Macmillan Australia Barbara May Foundation - barbaramayfoundation.com ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheridan is a broadcaster, speaker and author of nine books. His latest work Praying through Infertility is written by men and women who have faced infertility themselves - a journey that he and his wife Merryn have walked through.   Sheridan is also no stranger to the microphone – he currently hosts Pause for Thought on BBC2 in the UK, where he now lives with his wife. But he's also formerly the presenter of Open House on Hope 103.2, so it was an honour to welcome Sheridan to back into the Hope building to chat with him. GIVEAWAY DETAILS: Win a Copy of Praying Through Infertility (closes Monday 15th April 2024) Follow Sheridan Voysey: Website - sheridanvoysey.com Facebook - Sheridan Voysey Instagram - @sheridanvoysey Breath Prayer ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warning: This episode contains mentions of addiction, and also contains strong language which has been censored. Listener discretion is advised.  Ten years ago, Danny Shannon's life was bleak. From homelessness, heroin addiction, to time in prison – he was wandering in the darkness, hoping for a way back into the light. Today, Danny is a counselling graduate and entrepreneur of a brand new mental health and recovery app called Encapsulator.  For more of Danny Shannon:  App - Encapsulator Website - dannyshannon.com.au Facebook - Danny Shannon Instagram - Danny Shannon ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warning: This episode contains mentions of abuse. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, in Australia - call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. That information is in the show notes.  Jessica Clancy was born into a world of brokenness. From a young age, she was physically, sexually and spiritually abused by her parents. Despite this, Jessica's faith and determination to find her own family has led her to a successful and happy life, where she now works as a registered dietician, and is happily married with children. Her debut book, The Quest For Family takes readers through her life journey from a place of brokenness to a place of spiritual renewal and enlightenment.  For more of Jessica Clancy:  Book/Website - jessicaclancyperseveres.com Facebook - Jessica Clancy Instagram - Jessica Clancy YouTube Channel - Jessica Clancy Perseveres - YouTube ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean is an Australian economist but has spent much of his career in Myanmar. Most recently, he was the economic advisor to Aung Sun Suu Kyi, the former leader of Myanmar. In 2021, following a military coup which overthrew Suu Kyi and the democratically elected government, Sean was arrested and illegally imprisoned by the junta. He wouldn't see freedom for another 650 days. Sean has recently released a book about his plight called An Unlikely Prisoner. If you haven't listened to Part 1, I encourage you to go and listen to the previous episode first.  Resources:  Book - An Unlikely Prisoner ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first episode of 2024, I am honoured to be speaking to Sean Turnell. Sean is an Australian economist but has spent much of his career in Myanmar. Most recently, he was the economic advisor to Aung Sun Suu Kyi, the former leader of Myanmar. In 2021, following a military coup which overthrew Suu Kyi and the democratically elected government, Sean was arrested and illegally imprisoned by the junta. He wouldn't see freedom for another 650 days. Resources:  Book - An Unlikely Prisoner ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the final episode of 2023, we're doing something a little different. Throughout the last 62 episodes, we have heard some of the most incredible, heartbreaking, hopeful stories from people all over the world. How they have suffered, how they have found hope – and how God worked through it all. Today, I'm talking to Dr Katherine Thompson - researcher, mental health social worker and author. Katherine's new book The Discipline of Suffering is an amalgamation of her personal and professional journeys with suffering and shares some ways to use our pain for good.  Resources:  Book - The Discipline of Suffering Website - drkatherine.com.au ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Box is a Walkley Award-winning journalist and bestselling author. Dan's most recent book The Man Who Wasn't There tells the story of Zak Grieve – an Indigenous man who was sentenced to life in prison for a murder he wasn't even there for. As Dan set out to prove Zak's innocence, the resulting friendship and connection between Zak and Dan had a profound effect on them both. Resources:  Book - The Man Who Wasn't There – Ultimo Press Updates on Zak Grieve's case: ABC News ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rev. Kiran Skariah, better known as PastorSKAR is an ordained pastor, who spent almost a decade on staff at his church in Sydney – running the youth ministry. Now, he's taken that youth ministry global. Today, Pastor Skar spends his days online gaming, with a twist. He uses his platform to tell hundreds of thousands of teens and young adults from all over the world – about Jesus.  Resources:  PastorSKAR - Twitch  PastorSKAR - Website PastorSKAR - YouTube PastorSKAR - Facebook PastorSKAR - Instagram ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chee Seng Fah is the senior pastor of Clayton Church of Christ in Melbourne. He was born in Malaysia and his family migrated to Australia in 1988 – and he has remained in the one church for the past 35 years. Incredible. Chee's life has not been without pain and turmoil. He's been through a stage 4 cancer diagnosis and more recently, the sudden death of his wife Wei Lyn from a brain hemorrhage. ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susannah McFarlane is an award winning author, creator, publisher of over 80 books. She's behind some of Australia's most successful children's series including Zac Power, Go Girls and EJ12 Girl Hero. Susannah is also the Head of Publishing at Bible Society Australia – and her own story of how she met Jesus, is a quite remarkable one, stemming from a reunion with her birth mother in adulthood. Resources:  Susannah's website - susannahmcfarlane.com The Year I Met My Other Mother (Booktopia) - booktopia.com.au The Year I Met My Other Mother (Amazon) - amazon.com.au ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Safina Stewart is a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander – a Wuthithi and Mabuiag Island woman. She also has profound Christian faith.   As the Relationships and Storytelling Coordinator for Common Grace, Safina is passionate about justice, education and faith – and joined the podcast ahead of the Voice to Parliament referendum to share her experiences of being an Aboriginal Christian in modern Australia. Resources:  Safina's art - artbysafina.com.au Common Grace Website - commongrace.org.au ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Gore is no stranger to a microphone. With more than 20 years leadership experience, he's shared passionately about his work with countless people. He's the previous CEO of Open Doors Australia – who work with and advocate for persecuted Christians all over the world. His latest venture is changing the way we give to charities and not-for-profits. Charitabl is Australia's first app-based giving platform – a one stop shop for generosity and donations. Further information:  Charitabl: Download the Charitabl. App ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tori Hope Peterson is a wife, a foster mom, adoptive mom, and biological mom - who found Jesus as a teenager after moving through 12 foster homes. She is the bestselling author of Fostered and sought out speaker, inspiring audiences to be resilient, suffer well, and change the world with what they have, right where they are, by loving the people in front of them.  Further information: Tori's Website: Tori Hope Petersen Tori's Instagram: Tori Hope Petersen (@torihopepetersen) ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode 55 of Finding Hope, I'm so excited to have a bit of a full circle moment. My very first episode was with a woman called Merryl Mackenzie – who shared of her many years experience working on Mercy Ships – providing life-saving surgeries to those in need in Africa. Today, I interviewed Jess Mepstead who has served as a dietician on Mercy Ships, and is now studying to become a doctor – with the hope of one day returning to the ship as a surgeon. But her journey has not been without roadblocks. Further information: Mercy Ships Australia - https://mercyships.org.au/ ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelsea Clingeleffer has spent her life helping people – it's in her very DNA. She used the money from delivering papers as a teenager, to sponsor a child in need overseas. And since then, her generosity and compassion has simply grown. She's worked in the United Nations in Cambodia, studied how Taiwanese Buddhists cope in major natural disasters – and she's currently the International Project Coordinator for Disaster Management with Baptist World Aid, working in crises all over the world. ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Hume has lived a full and exciting life. He's had fruitful careers in radio, retail and recruitment (to name a few). He was the lead singer of popular Australian band The Gondoliers. He's sailed the Sydney to Hobart yacht race - twice. He's had two wonderful marriages, which have given him 8 children and 20 grandchildren.   And he's done all of this completely blind.   To find out more about David's memoir Blind Without Barriers, visit davidhume.com.au ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leah Brett is a Christian, a musician, a music teacher, a wife and a mother. She owns a music school with her husband Tom, and is a mum to 5-year-old Harper. Leah experienced severe prenatal and postnatal depression, which was exacerbated by the pandemic restrictions and lockdowns. She is bravely ready to share her story – and has written a song about her experiences called Save Me To keep up with Leah:  Facebook - LIJA Instagram - Lija Music Website - Lijamusic.com Mental Health Resources:  Lifeline - 13 11 14 ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.    Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special mini episode, Georgia shares some tips on how to inject more hope into your own life. ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.    Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megan Owen Cox is a force of nature. In 2011, Megan escaped an ultra-religious, abusive marriage – with four small children in tow, enduring poverty and, heartbreakingly, endured harassment from her own family and church community. In 2012, she developed a non-profit to serve single mothers, like herself, who were leaving abuse without support. In 2021, Megan started her own counselling practice Mountain City Christian Counselling as a pastoral trauma counsellor. Megan lives in Denver, Colorado with her four children.  More of Megan's work:   Mountain City Christian Counselling   Pretty Psych Podcast  ---  If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.    Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iona Rossely is a teacher, speaker, author and former international sporting champion. She's represented Great Britain in speed skiing and rode for 12 years on the Irish Equestrian Team. Iona found God after a life-altering skiing crash in the World Championships - and now lives to be 'competitive for God.'  For more information about Iona's work, visit her website.  ---If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharon Stoliar is a nurse, midwife, mother and pHD candidate. In 2011, she gave birth to her son – a beautiful baby boy. However, what was supposed to be a beautiful journey, resulted in lifelong pain.  For more information about Sharon's memoir Scars of Gold, visit her website. --- If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Gallate is someone well acquainted with death. She's lost her parents, two of her siblings and her first husband in tragic circumstances. Walking through so much loss has made her tender, but it's also made her strong. For more information about Lisa's memoir Just Because, visit her website. Mental health resources: Lifeline (13 11 14) --- If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Gallate is someone well acquainted with death. Walking through so much loss has made her tender, but it's also made her strong. For more information about Lisa's memoir Just Because, visit her website. Mental health resources: Lifeline (13 11 14) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023 has been quite a ride so far. From wherever you're listening in the world, there has been collective sorrow that we've felt as a planet. This episode, in the days after Easter, we'll reflect together – on what we've been through so far, what we're going through right now, and what's still to come. I'll also share 3 ways that the stories on the podcast have helped me find hope this year – and I hope they can encourage you as well.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week on Finding Hope, we met Raewyn Elsegood – who shared the story of her daughter Amy. At 18 years old, just after finishing school, Amy was diagnosed with aplastic anaemia – which left her needing a bone marrow transplant, completely depleted of blood cells and in hospital for 4 months. Amy finally came home on the day of her 19th birthday, but a few weeks later, a virus called CMV was found in her body, after a routine check-up. Amy returned to hospital, for the last time. She wouldn't come out again. --- If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raewyn Elsegood, state coordinator of Sports Chaplaincy NSW, bravely shares the story of her daughter Amy, and their family's journey through Amy's aplastic anaemia diagnosis. --- If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan Cannon was the first woman to broadcast on commercial FM radio in Australia – a pioneer for women in media everywhere. She was a teacher, a principal in a remote school, and a university lecturer. She now cares full time for her four grandchildren in New Zealand. And she does all of this while trying to be more like Jesus. --- If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On paper, Peter di Prinzio's trials and tribulations is enough to make anyone fall apart. Jail, being cheated on, mental health battles, a suicide attempt and a cancer diagnosis. But Peter doesn't see it that way. He sees everything he's been through as another opportunity to show the world who he really is – someone who never gives up. Facebook Page: Peter di Prinzio - Never Give Up Website: Peter di Prinzio If you need help, Lifeline is available on 13 11 14. --- If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On paper, Peter di Prinzio's trials and tribulations is enough to make anyone fall apart. Jail, being cheated on, mental health battles, a suicide attempt and a cancer diagnosis. But Peter doesn't see it that way. He sees everything he's been through as another opportunity to show the world who he really is – someone who never gives up. Facebook Page: Peter di Prinzio - Never Give Up Website: Peter di Prinzio If you need help, Lifeline is available on 13 11 14. --- If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marty Beckett is the CEO of Christ Mission Possible (CMP) – a charity which provides food and housing solutions for people in need across Western Sydney. But, his life hasn't been all sunshine and rainbows – far from it. Yet, his outlook on life isn't defined by circumstance – but something far greater. For further information on CMP, call 1300 HELP 2U (Australia) or visit cmp.org.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is “church”? A building used for worship? A community of believers that gather together on Sunday morning? Or something else entirely? Reverend Claire Wright believes she has experienced the essence of church – and it looks nothing like a Sunday service. Rev Claire Wright is the Ministry Development Minister for the Uniting Church in the Manning Valley region – a region which underwent major flooding in 2021. She shared about the unique role of churches in helping communities rebuild after disaster. Audio clips used courtesy of ABC News and 7 News.  --- If you or someone you know has a story of hope to share, and you'd like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you - leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Afghanistan fell to the Taliban last year, Shabnam Safa watched on with more trepidation than most. Shabnam grew up in Pakistan as an Afghan refugee, before her family emigrated to Australia when Shabnam was a teenager.  Life wasn't easy for Shabnam. But as her story will prove, she is more than her hardships. For more information on the CRISP program, visit Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia. Further links: NRAAG - National Refugee-led Advisory and Advocacy Group Action for Afghanistan Audio Used in Episode: CNBC – Afghanistan War --- If you or someone you know has a story of hope to share, and you'd like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you - leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel's childhood was incredibly hard. Filled with abuse from her father, she ended up on the streets when she was just 16 years old. But, when she was 17 years old, her life was changed by one verse in the Gideon bible – Come to me, all who are weary and heavy ladened and I will give you rest. From that moment on, Mel was a Christian. She became a chaplain, ending up in the Royal Australian Navy – her dream job. But all that changed when she experienced abuse, yet again, from a fellow officer. Mel quickly spiralled, and, eventually, was made to take leave for 12 months as she wasn't fit to perform duties. Mel was at rock bottom – can she rise from the ashes yet again? Link for Mel's book: Sleeping Under the Bridge Links to Mel's podcasts: LivingWell Talks and Living Expressions   Resources:  Lifeline - 13 11 14 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732  --- If you or someone you know has a story of hope to share, and you'd like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you - leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So far, we've heard of Mel Baker's remarkably difficult childhood filled with abuse and homelessness. But at the age of 17, her life changed from a singular verse in the bible. Mel has a heart for people. In her early adulthood, she worked in the mission field in Papua New Guinea, studied ministry to become a Reverend and worked in global aid and development. However, in her thirties, Mel's life is set to drastically change again – when she becomes a chaplain. Link for Mel's book: Sleeping Under the Bridge Resources:  Lifeline - 13 11 14 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732  --- If you or someone you know has a story of hope to share, and you'd like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you - leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, we heard of Mel's unimaginable abuse from her father, her sexual assault at multiple jobs, which led to her living on the streets at 16 years old – and multiple suicide attempts. After a few months, Mel knew she would die on the streets if she didn't return home, so she barricaded herself in her room, and went through drug and alcohol withdrawal alone for two weeks. In that time, she was looking through one of her school books, and came across a Gideon bible. For the first time in her life, Mel knew that God was with her. And she began to believe.   Link for Mel's book: Sleeping Under the Bridge Resources:  Lifeline - 13 11 14 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732  --- If you or someone you know has a story of hope to share, and you'd like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you - leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel Baker is the kind of person that's hard to describe in a few words – or even a few sentences. She has been through worse pain, hurt, abuse than some could ever imagine. But that's not what defines her. What defines her is what she did afterwards. Each and every time the world let her down – she dusted herself off and got back up again. More than that, she learnt to fly. Link for Mel's book: Sleeping Under the Bridge Resources:  Lifeline - 13 11 14 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732  --- If you or someone you know has a story of hope to share, and you'd like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you - leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mirette Abraham is an incredible woman. She's a wife, a mother of two daughters, and she's an oncologist in training and everyday she walks with people through the hardest days of their lives. But Mirette has also has some struggles of her own. From struggling under the pressure of working in the hospital system – to dealing with intense post natal depression after the birth of her first daughter, she's not afraid to tell it how it is and invite people into the nitty gritty of her life. For details on Mirette's book and podcast, visit her website.  --- If you or someone you know has a story of hope to share, and you'd like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you - leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason van Genderen, his wife Megan and two children brought Jason's mum, Hendrika, to live with them after she developed dementia and could no longer live independently. Jason began making home videos with Oma – showing the highs and lows of living with dementia. Sadly, Hendrika lost her brave battle with Alzheimer's and vascular dementia in February of this year. But Jason has compiled those home videos into a powerful documentary called Everybody's Oma. To see all of Jason's home videos with Oma, visit Oma's Applesauce on Facebook. For information about screenings of Everybody's Oma documentary, visit everybodysoma.com. If someone you love is dealing with dementia, find resources and support at Dementia Australia. --- If you or someone you know has a story of hope to share, and you'd like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you - leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trent Greentree is a fifth generation farmer from the Hawkesbury region in Sydney. Trent loves being a farmer, it's in his blood. But the last few years haven't been easy. Just a couple of months ago, Trent's farm was flooded for the third time in a year. Trent's reality is just one of thousands facing farmers across our nation. And yet, Trent doesn't let it keep him down. For more details on Plate for a Mate, visit their plateforamate.com. --- If you or someone you know has a story of hope to share, and you'd like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you - leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you look at someone's life, there are certain signposts that most people have in common. Birth, marriage, careers, kids – but sometimes, something earth shattering happens that changes the course of one's forever. Rhonda Emonson has experienced not one, but two of these world changing forks in the road. And she's come out stronger because of it. For more information about Rhonda's work and to purchase her books, visit her website. --- If you or someone you know has a story of hope to share, and you'd like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you - leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Col Mackereth was a happy go-lucky 18 year old, who played footy and has enjoying living on his own for the first time. Then, a split second decision – a dive into shallow water, changed his life forever. Further information: Col's Work – Spinal Life Australia Col's Book – Yesterday Today Tomorrow --- If you or someone you know has a story of hope to share, and you'd like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you - leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world that values appearances, status, and surface level success. Being unapologetically yourself can be a difficult thing – sometimes, almost impossible. But Susan Sohn is changing that narrative.  To read Susan's book, True You: Finding Beauty in Authenticity, click here.   If you or someone you know has a story of hope to share, and you'd like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you - leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.    Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penny Mulvey is the definition of a strong female role model. She's spent her career reporting on some of the toughest news – she's travelled to war zones, natural disasters and was on radio in the wake of the September 11 attacks. If you or someone you know has a story of hope to share, and you'd like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you - leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As you move through life, you occasionally stumble across people that floor you with their love, compassion and care for others. Ben Boland is one of those people. He is an aged care chaplain, who spends his days trying to make the world easier and more joyful to older Australians, especially those living with dementia. But Ben hasn’t had an easy life. It’s been one of trials and deep pain – but from deep pain, also comes deep love. To purchase Ben’s books, click here. If someone you love is dealing with dementia, find resources and support at Dementia Australia. --- If you or someone you know has a story of hope to share, and you’d like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you - leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au.   Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever met someone who throws themselves into every opportunity life gives them? Who lives every moment like it’s their last? Amanda Nickson is one of those people. As a social worker – she spends her life advocating for those in need. As a pastor, she shows people what it means to follow God. As a person, she enjoys every moment of her life. Because she almost wasn’t here to enjoy it. This is a story of living by faith – in every sense of the word. To win a copy of Amanda’s book Living by Faith, leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au. If you or someone you know has a story of hope to share, and you’d like to be interviewed for the podcast, Georgia would love to hear from you - leave a comment on the Finding Hope page at hopepodcasts.com.au. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.