#RecordLive

Fasting was central to Jesus' life and was practiced by Christians for most of church history. Yet today, very few individuals abstain from food, and if they do, it's often for health reasons. Is fasting still important for us as Christians? If so, why? We're exploring these questions on #RecordLive at 4pm today with Pastor Jared Chung. Join us or listen to the podcast available on Friday morning.

For many people, connecting with God feels easy. But for others, it’s much more complicated. How do I connect with someone who I can’t see or hear? Why don’t I feel His presence? How do I know if He’s leading or if it’s my own imagination? Today we have a conversation with Lucy Dessington about what it actually means to have a relationship with God and how it looks for us.

#RecordLive Wednesdays 4pm AEST, Podcast Fridays.

Forgiveness is often easier said than done. When someone wrongs us, it can feel justifiable or even satisfying to hold a grudge. However, the Bible commands us to forgive, and mental health professionals agree that doing so has many benefits. Today, we’re talking with Catalina Noemi, a Christian counsellor, about what forgiveness looks like and what practical steps we can take toward healing and reconciliation.

As Western society becomes increasingly individualistic and people find it harder to connect in person due to remote work and the increase in social media, people are feeling lonely. It's impacting our health, our happiness and our ability to share the gospel. We examine some of the challenges around loneliness and why, as Christians, we should be more intentional about connecting with others. #RecordLive 4pm Wednesdays, podcast Friday mornings.

Supplementary listening:

'Simon Sinek: "Strong Thigh Muscles = More friends", This Is Why You Can't Make Friends!' Diary of a CEO YouTube video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=I3WUiD8HYn8&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3X8Pc0VxFoZBlDQKOhbOutH9IJgfomhzze2sFlNSnkUC4QfAJ7XSOGOAc_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

What is joy? How do we have more of it in our lives and can we experience it even when times are hard? Join us as we unpack these questions with counsellor, speaker, author, and musician, Dr Jennifer Jill Schwirzer.

What do you do when you’re a follower of Jesus and you’re having a mental health crisis? How do you deal with your doubts and your struggles while holding onto your faith? We talk to outreach leader, climber and surfer, Robby Morgan about his own personal struggles with depression and how he’s found healing. If you are going through a hard season or know someone who is struggling, you won’t want to miss this episode.

Pastor Blair Lemke, Young Adults Director for NNSW, shares with #RecordLive his experience at PNG for Christ. More than 70 years ago, Blair’s grandfather accepted a call to take the gospel to a remote village in Papua New Guinea. Blair returned to this same village to see the impact his grandfathers legacy had. He shares with us how it has shaped his own life and how we can take this pioneer missionary spirit into our spheres of influence.

Pastor Daron Pratt has long been an advocate for children and families in our churches and his soapbox posts on Facebook always provide food for thought. Now he speaks to #RecordLive about discipling children in an age of ever present screens, the mental health of children and his new app. Wednesdays 4pm AEST, Podcast Fridays.

More resources: https://record.adventistchurch.com/2024/05/07/new-app-to-help-parents-build-faith-in-children/

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