Finding Hope

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)

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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. 

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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)

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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.

 

 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.