Sadly, suicide impacts many thousands of families every year. Hopelessness, malaise and desensitisation to the value of life are part of the fallout of living in a world without purpose, without meaning and without God. This is the first half of a talk Brett Ryan, CEO of Focus Australia, presented at Northreach Community church in Townsville on this topic, and an overview of some easy to understand principles surrounding suicide prevention and mental health.

Your child is has spread his wings and is prepared to leave the nest, but are YOU ready? A mother of six, Marci Seither reminds you to breathe and trust God, as you launch your child into the world. She offers ways to help siblings transition, and how to revitalise your marriage during this time.

Book by guest: Empty nest

Motherhood can be a crazy time of life — especially when you have young children! Nicole Johnson reminds mums to lean into your struggles, learn to ask for help, and find a quiet place to connect with God! Great encouragement for mothers. Book by guest: Creating Calm in the Chaos of Crazy.

Being a teen is never easy, especially for young men who are entering a whole new world of feelings and temptations. Jonathan McKee outlines the four battles every young man faces—self-image, screens, sexual temptation, and substance abuse. Jonathan equips you to help your sons pursue God. Book by Guest: The Guy's Guide to the Four Battles Every Young Man Must Face.

Prayer – it’s an intimate conversation with our Heavenly Father…and no one modelled it better than Jesus on the night before His crucifixion. Elisa Morgan will explain the elements of that prayer and how we can incorporate them into our own prayer life. Book by guest: When We Pray Like Jesus.

When you lead a busy life, your marriage can pay the price. Mark and Susan Merrill share how they worked through high expectations and learned to love each other unconditionally. They offer fun and creative ways to connect with your spouse, including flirting with your husband, handling loneliness, and developing better intimacy and trust. Books by guests: Lists to Live by for Busy Husbands and Lists to Live by for Busy Wives.

Sadly, suicide impacts many thousands of families every year. Hopelessness, malaise and desensitisation to the value of life are part of the fallout of living in a world without purpose, without meaning and without God. This is the first half of a talk Brett Ryan, CEO of Focus Australia, presented at Northreach Community church in Townsville on this topic, and an overview of some easy to understand principles surrounding suicide prevention and mental health.

Slow down your schedule and make time for the things that matter most! Alli Worthington, busy mum of five boys, shares how she reduced busyness in her own life, and how to offer a gracious no, while saying yes to more important things. Book by Guest: Breaking Busy.

We’ll explore more traits that can help you be a better parent! Children need to be assured of your steadfast love, have sufficient boundaries, and learn the power of grace, forgiveness and gratitude. Learn more about leading by example with guest, Danny Huerta. Book by guest: Seven Traits of Effective Parenting.

There’s no formula for perfect parenting but there are more effective ways to raise children! The power of adaptability in your parenting, modelling respect for your kids, and being more intentional about the growth and direction of your family. Book by Guest: Seven Traits of Effective Parenting.