PRESS ON: THE WHY AND THE HOW
Serving in ministry, Paul and Margie Sheely saw the benefit the Press On course could be to their wider church community. Now 40 people are being encouraged to ‘Press On’, as they do the course at Albury Presbyterian Churches! In these videos, the Sheely’s share why they decided to do the course themselves, the benefits they experienced and how they went on to share the course with others in their church.
Broken Mind Made Whole: Keith Condie
What is mental health? What is mental wellbeing? What does the Christian gospel offer us in the midst of mental health challenges? Rev. Dr Keith Condie explores these questions and the topic of mental health – a subject that affects us all – in a talk he gave at St Barnabas Church, Broadway in Sydney in June 2023.
Everybody stresses: Keith Condie
Stress is something we all experience. It is a part of life. But we all handle stress differently. How can we manage it well? To find out more, listen to this talk by Keith Condie at Grace City Church, Sydney.
Domestic abuse: how can we protect our marriages and our community?
In any group of people, there will be people who unfortunately have experienced abuse – whether through family growing up, a previous or current relationship, or seeing a friend experience a controlling or abusive partner. Keith and Sarah Condie shared how we can recognise signs of physical, emotional and other forms of abuse, and respond well.
grief: a conversation with Jill McGilvray
When the pandemic hit, Sarah Condie, co-director of the Mental Health & Pastoral Care Institute, began to feel a bit discombobulated. So she invited her friend, Jill McGilvray, Mary Andrews College lecturer, ministry leader and author, to her home for a (socially distant) conversation. Their topic? Grief, an area Jill has studied and worked in as a counsellor for over 20 years. So grab your cup of tea, settle back and have a listen to their very helpful conversation.
wellbeing VIDEO
At the start of a new year—or any new season of life— it’s important to reflect on our own wellbeing and pay attention to self care. That’s why we asked friends how they take care of their wellbeing. Their answers are insightful and helpful; some might even surprise you. We hope each will encourage you to take a look at your own strategies for facing the year ahead with a sense of wellbeing.
Chris’s story
Chris tells the story of her daughter Gillian who took her own life after struggling with severe mental health issues from the age of nine until her death at 26. She shares about the impact of Gillian’s illness on their family, as well as how she wrestled with God through this time and how God was with them through a very difficult and traumatic time.
Alex's story
A new Christian, Alex shares how his faith and church community have helped him learn to live with bi-polar. He was bullied as a teenager and experienced a variety of manic episodes.
Claudia's story
Claudia shares about her struggle with depression and feeling sad most of the time. Her faith in Jesus makes all the difference in dealing daily with depression and anxiety, holding onto the truths of Scripture to sustain her in all she does.
Fiona's story
Fiona is a trained Christian counsellor and has worked with people who experience anxiety and depression. But it was her family’s own experience in confronting the anxiety of her daughter that forms her story here, and the questions she’s asked as a parent and church member. Fiona has learnt to more deeply to depend on God.
Lyn's story
Lyn is a clinical psychologist and a Christian. Lyn describes the types of issues that her clients come to see her for help. Her approach looks at how to help build a person’s resilience. She believes that the Christian faith and Christian communities have an enormous amount to offer.
Polly's story
Polly talks frankly about her struggles with eating disorders and other forms of anxiety and how isolating these can be. She found it difficult to talk because they are often misunderstood, but found in her church, friends who have accepted her. She’s learned to accept help and to watch others ask for help. Polly’s faith has helped her see how deeply God loves her.
