Episode 19 - Courage (Part 1) - Source

Have you ever wanted to do something good, maybe even exciting, but you’re too scared to do it? Or maybe you’re struggling with never feeling quite ready to take that step or make that move when deep down you know its time. If like me you’ve known those moments in life when the things that should be really easy somehow become really hard to do, then you’re not alone.

We need courage to overcome the things that hold us back, but where do look to? What is our source of courage, and does it hold strong in the test? On this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with my friend Kira who shares from her story as we explore courage, where we can get it from and why it’s so essential for each of us in our everyday lives.  

Episode 18 - Self-Control

Ever feel like sometimes you’re not in the driver’s seat? Like when it comes to certain things, there is a compelling force that always seems to win no matter how what? Sometimes these show up as habits or patterns of behaviour which we would rather not have but are unable to change. They can often latch onto our fears, insecurities or desires and seem to be able to exploit our weaknesses.

In this episode, we explore how we can have more self-control in our lives without wearing ourselves out and how to find freedom from controlling thoughts and impulses through Jesus. We see how we get self-control through connection and discuss some of the ways growing in self control helps us live fuller lives in community with each other.

Episode 17 - Light

Have you ever stopped to think about what difference light makes to your life. Most often I take it for granted that tomorrow the sun will rise and I’ll have electric power to give me light an night. But can you imagine what the world would be like without light? Thankfully we don’t live in such a world and in fact the season of Christmas is one where we celebrate the arrival of the Light of the world - Jesus Christ.

Light is essential for all aspects of our lives and what we see influences many of our decisions. In the light we see things as they are, we see the truth. And knowing the truth is so important because the Truth sets us free from doubt, fear and so many other things that hinder us living life to the full. In this episode, we explore a little bit of what it means to live and walk in the Light, why walking in the light is good for our mental, emotional and spiritual health, what could happen when we hide things in the dark instead and how to get light in our life and keep on walking in the light.

Episode 16 - Joy

Wouldn’t it be great to wake up every morning full of joy? To study or go to work full of joy? To do all things full of joy? For many people, the reality is we don’t have that joy everyday. And for others, it may be even further from that. Maybe you’re going through a tough chapter at the moment and it is hard to find things that give you joy. How do we navigate these dry spells?

Jesus tells us that it is possible for our joy to be full. How do we have more joy? How do we have full joy? On this episode, I had so much fun diving into this core component of life lived to the full with two dear friends of mine - Olly & Rebekah. And they share with us a little bit about their stories and the wisdom they’ve picked up along the way.