Finding Hope

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.