Talk for 12

You know it's Christmas time when the carols hit the airwaves in the shops and advertisements. Get ready to enjoy the season's carols even more deeply as Naomi and Veronica consider the origins and meaning of some of our favourite Christmas carols.

Celebrate with us! Talk for 12 has championed the stories, widsom, teaching and encouragement of OEC women (and some excellent others) for 100 fabulous episodes. Remember and be inspired from our beginnings, now and next steps.

Retirement is a cherished dream for many women but it's not always an easy transition. Rochelle speaks with Robyn about making the most of the most of the post-work years for the glory of God.

The Higher School Certificate is well underway all around in Australia and for many it can feel like these exams determine one's whole future. Join Rochelle as she speaks to Bec and Josie about the plans they have beyond their final exams and the security they have in knowing that their identity is secure in Christ and not in their marks or university offers.

Transforming friendships are those we have with non-believers whom we are sharing the hope of the gospel with. Navigating these friendships requires wisdom as we seek to love those who do not know Jesus in a way that is genuine, sharing the gospel with them, but not being transformed in a worldly direction ourselves. Wrapping up our series on cross-shaped friendships, join Mel, Tash & Lara as they discuss how they have navigated these friendships.

Navigating Changing friendships through different seasons of life brings both grief and joy. Most of us will have experienced the grief of losing friends or seeing friendships change, as well as the joy that is found in making new friends. Join Alice, George and Mel as they discuss what the Bible has to say about changing friendships and how to navigate them with wisdom and love for each other.

Friendship can take many forms and is a gift from God that is vital to our flourishing. Beginning a new series on cross-shaped friendships, Mel, Madi and Lorraine share from the Bible and their own lives how God uses Christian friendships to help grow us in godliness and service of him.

Patience is part of God's character and is part of the fruit of the Spirit that many of us struggle with. Patience is the ability to trust and to rest in God and who He is, to let go of the striving and the need to know all the answers. Join Heather and Kirrily as they share how God has been developing patience in their lives and how you can do the same.

Growing the fruit of the Spirit is the work of God in us as we seek to live a Christ-focused life. This week, Sarah & Bec share with Heather what God has been teaching them about the fruit of the Spirit, and particularly goodness, as they seek to love and serve others, and show God’s goodness to them.

The Christian life is not about striving and relying on our own power, but rather about letting Jesus change us over time, as we live connected to him. Join Heather and Kirrily as they kick off our new series looking at the fruit of the Spirit by reminding us that it is God's power and Spirit that produces His fruit in our life.