Run Like a Woman
Episode 12
Mother, Daughter and the Black Cloud of Depression
One in five young Australians say they are struggling with their mental health, and suicide is the leading cause of death for those aged 15-24. So how do parents cope when it’s their child who doesn’t want to live? Run Like a Woman’s co-host Penny Mulvey and her daughter Holly open up about their personal journey with anxiety and depression.
Featured Episodes
Mother, Daughter and the Black Cloud of Depression
One in five young Australians say they are struggling with their mental health, and suicide is the leading cause of death for those aged 15-24. So how do parents cope when it’s their child who doesn’t want to live? Run Like a Woman’s co-host Penny Mulvey and her daughter Holly open up about their personal journey with anxiety and depression.
Beating Burnout
Researching and writing about spirituality may sound a bit airy-fairy, but as Robyn Wrigley-Carr discovered, it’s actually intensely practical. When Robyn hit burnout, she turned to biblical wisdom and spiritual practices to help her recover.
Women’s Place in the Church
It’s time to talk about the elephant in the room. Should women preach? Should they lead a church? What does the Bible really say about this? Bible scholar Jacqui Grey helps unpack this divisive issue.
The Ultimate Adoption Story
Successful children’s author Susannah McFarlane always knew she was adopted. But when her birth mother contacted her – when Susannah was almost 50 – she discovered there was a lot more to unearth about her own origin story.
Work, Faith & Motherhood
How do work (both unpaid and paid) and God fit together? In this episode, faith and work expert, Kara Martin, reveals how Christianity and motherhood shaped her own career path. And how her six-year-old daughter’s leukemia diagnosis changed Kara’s outlook on life.
Give the Girl a Hand: Leadership & Mentoring
This week we chat with two amazing Christian women CEOs: Melissa Lipsett, CEO of Baptist World Aid Australia, and Clare Steele, CEO of Compassion Australia. Melissa and Clare have unique but similar journeys to the top of Christian social justice organisations. They share about what it takes to lead as a woman, the value of mentoring and how we can make more room at the leadership table for women.
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Evangelism In A Post-COVID World
What effect will the COVID-19 Pandemic have on evangelism? The world is still bracing itself for fresh outbreaks, but it pays for Christians to have a glance over the horizon and see what this crisis is teaching us about the spread of the Gospel. City Bible Forum evangelist and author Sam Chan lays out a ‘playbook’ which considers the pieces which will enable you to share Jesus in a post-COVID world because things aren’t going back to the way they were. COVID-19 has left us scrambling as we’ve pivoted to online church, online small groups and online one to ones but what does post-COVID life look like? How will COVID affected our message, our posture and our practice? Drawn from an excellent series of City Bible Forum vidoes, this episode of Evangelism In A Post-COVID World aims to help you prepare yourself for the conversations to come.
Virtual Happy Hour
Sam Chan offers smart ways to connect online so that personal evangelism keeps going even when we can’t meet personally.
Community that survives despite Zoom
COVID-19 has changed the way small groups are done – opening us up to members who might be just screens on a table.
Evangelism In A Skeptical World
The non-Christians we speak to today are generally post-churched, post-reached and post-Christendom. If we’re going to tell our friends about Jesus, we’re going to need new approaches that take into account who they are, and the world they live in. This is a six-part super-podcast by Sam Chan, author of Evangelism In A Skeptical World and evangelist for City Bible Forum. Sam talks Mark Hadley through a collection of 15 minute evangelism life hacks that will help you give your friends the Gospel in a way they’re prepared to hear it.
Become their go-to chaplain
It’s not just telling them the Gospel. It’s about becoming your friend’s go-between for issues that sit between this world and the next. Right now you may still be looking at evangelism as a one-off event where we tell our friends the Gospel – that big event we build up to where we finally say what we need to say, right? But Sam Chan, City Bible Forum evangelist and author, says that conversation is usually the beginning, not the end of your journey with someone.
Tell a better story
Don’t lecture your friends with a dry Gospel presentation. Tell them how the penny dropped for you. You’ve been given the chance to tell someone the Gospel! Which means what exactly? You and many other Christians have grown up with six point plans and tricky diagrams that feel more like lectures than conversations. How do we begin telling people the greatest story ever told? City Bible Forum evangelist and author Sam Chan says it begins by answering the most asked question: how did you become a Christian?
Shut up and listen
Evangelising is not just about having the right words, it’s knowing when to say them. Listen – listen – listen! If you do, author and City Bible Forum evangelist Sam Chan says you stand a better chance of picking up on when someone is ready to ‘go further’ in a Gospel conversation.
Fatherhood with Brett Farrell
There are lots of manuals and guide books on Fatherhood, but let’s face it – if you’re like me, you’re not going read them. I thought the best way to become a better dad was to simply chat with other dads. They may not have all the answers but they do answer some of my questions. In this podcast, I chat with dads of faith at different points of Fatherhood who talk honestly about how they handle this thing called Fatherhood.
Faith and future with Matt Stedman
As part of Eternity News’ fatherhood collection, Matt Stedman, pastor and father of four, talks faith, fatherhood & future with Brett Farrell.
Divorce and dating with Christian Elliott
What does fatherhood look like the second time around? Join Brett Farrell as he discusses being a dad in the context of divorce, dating and doing it all again.
Hope In Crisis
Tim Costello, Executive Director of Micah Australia, speaks to Christian voices around the world who are on the front-line of bringing hope and social change.
An Aussie Doctor on COVID-19 in the developing world – Dr Ian Marr
Ian never wanted to be a doctor. But after seeing the gaps in diagnostic testing available in the developing world, he pursued a career as an Infectious Disease Physician. Ian was working in Timor-Leste when COVID-19 struck, and explains the pandemic’s devastating impact on this small nation.
End COVID For All – Tim Costello
COVID-19 is not over for anyone, until it’s over for everyone. And while Australia has been a leader in ‘flattening the curve’, too many of our global neighbours are far worse off. In fact, they’re in crisis. Tim Costello talks exclusively about why Micah Australia have taken the lead on a nationwide campaign called #EndCOVIDForAll.
Hope on the streets of Lesotho – Josh and Belinda Groves
Eight years ago Belinda went to the African nation of Lesotho to help oversee national elections. After being confronted by hundreds of children living on the streets, she never came back to Australia. Josh and Belinda Groves share their story of leaving comfortable lives, to rehabilitate children living on the streets of Lesotho.
Love Online
Welcome to Love Online, the podcast that aims to give you a practical Christian approach to the world of online dating. Join host Mel Wade as she ticks off all of the key issues, top questions, and common mistakes associated with pursuing a partner in the online world. Assisted by an international cast of experienced online daters and dedicated Christians, Mel and the Love Online crew get you ready to start looking for that person who will point you to the greatest person of all.
Am I just lonely?
Is there a point to dating – or am I just lonely? And if God wants me to date, what is it he’s looking for in a prospective partner?
Why date online?
So you’ve decided God’s got someone special for you out there. Why go looking for her or him online? What are the advantages to online dating?
Run Like a Woman
Run Like a Woman shines a light on the experiences of ordinary Australian Christian women. From stories of resilience to practical advice, women share about their lives and how their faith has guided, sustained and grown them. Hosted by Penny Mulvey and Bec Abbott, Run Like a Woman is part of the Eternity Podcast Network, which thousands of listeners tune into every week. We hope this podcast will offer you encouragement, community and inspiration. “Hearing raw, honest stories from other Christian women is a truly powerful thing. Even if their experience is different to mine, I have found it relatable and often healing. It resonates with me for a long time afterwards.” – a Run Like a Woman listener
Mother, Daughter and the Black Cloud of Depression
One in five young Australians say they are struggling with their mental health, and suicide is the leading cause of death for those aged 15-24. So how do parents cope when it’s their child who doesn’t want to live? Run Like a Woman’s co-host Penny Mulvey and her daughter Holly open up about their personal journey with anxiety and depression.
Beating Burnout
Researching and writing about spirituality may sound a bit airy-fairy, but as Robyn Wrigley-Carr discovered, it’s actually intensely practical. When Robyn hit burnout, she turned to biblical wisdom and spiritual practices to help her recover.
Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew
Theologian Dr. Michael Bird wants to help you get past seven of the most common mistakes Christians make when it comes to the Bible. Based on his book by the same name, Mike goes through everything from the truth about Divine Inspiration to the difference between taking the Bible seriously and literally. In each episode he gives the key lessons to a chapter from his book and interviews an international expert on the topic, so you can be certain about Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew.
Christ is the centre of the Christian Bible
This episode, chapter 7: Christ is the centre of the Christian Bible. The Old Testament heads towards a certain climax, and Jesus is the goal of that biblical storyline.
The purpose of scripture is knowledge, faith, love and hope
This episode, chapter 6: The purpose of scripture is knowledge, faith, love, and hope. Scripture is not a divine list of Life Hacks. It has a greater purpose than providing good tips on parenting, work habits, marriage, and more.
We should take the Bible seriously but not alway literally
This episode, chapter 5: We should take the Bible seriously but not always literally. While often treated as a badge of honour, taking the Bible literally regularly becomes a pointless distraction from the real struggle to discern God’s will in Holy Scripture.
The New Testament In Its World
Go on a whimsical journey with author Mike Bird as he delves into his authoritative text and places the New Testament in the context of the culture in which it arose.
How do we live out the New Testament?
How does a better understanding of the historical context of the New Testament practically help us to put it into practice?
What are the Catholic Letters about?
The Catholic Letters – Biblical messages from the Pope? Mike Bird clears up Mark Hadley’s clear misunderstanding and shows how this family of epistles balances out the letters of Paul.
The Word On The Street
A Christian podcast for parents AND children to listen to together? Yes please. Join Anna Ware as she challenges your kids to follow Jesus and prompts them to ask the deep questions. And the best part? You’ll be right there with them, answering their questions and chatting things over together! Anna Ware is a passionate Australian evangelical Christian from Sydney, Australia, who has a gift in explaining the complex things of Christianity in a simple and unique way that children love. Grab the kids, jump in the car, hook up the bluetooth and start having the God-conversations today!
BIG FEELINGS: Desire
<p>This episode focuses on the biblical concept of contentment, and includes topics such as material possessions and desires for more. </p> <p>There are so many ideas brought up in this episode for you to ponder with your child and to continue discussing together.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>As an NLP practitioner, Anna uses simple imagery, sounds and feelings to help children rewire their thoughts, beliefs and values to be more in line with their desires. If your child is constantly asking for more, not appreciating what they do have or what they are currently doing, why not try a coaching session with Anna? The first session where you can plan a strategy is 100% free.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Check out her website and book in your free strategy session here: <a href="http://annaware.com.au" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">annaware.com.au</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Follow Anna on her <strong>Facebook Page</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thewordonthestreetpodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a></p> <p>Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our <strong>Facebook group</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/543910553118656" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a></p> <p>Follow<strong> The Word On The Street Podcast </strong>on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewordonthestreetpodcast/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a></p> <p>Click <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-word-on-the-street/id1500950080" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here to leave a review</a> on Apple Podcasts</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Here are the bible verses quoted in today’s episode:"You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing." Psalm 145:16</p> <p>"Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts." 1 Corinthians 14:1</p> <p>"What the wicked dreads will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted." Proverbs 10:24</p> <p>“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:19-21</p> <p>"But godliness with contentment is great gain." 1 Timothy 6:6</p> <p>"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’" Hebrews 13:5</p>
BIG FEELINGS: Hopelessness
<p>Tune in to hear a short message on why we do not need to feel hopeless, apathy or despair as Christians and what we can do to combat those feelings.</p> <p>Check out Anna’s work as a Calm Kids Life Coach, where she helps kids conquer their anxiety in in less than 30 days: <a href="http://annaware.com.au" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">annaware.com.au</a></p> <p>Follow Anna on her <strong>Facebook Page</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thewordonthestreetpodcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p> <p>Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our <strong>Facebook group</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/543910553118656" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p> <p>Follow<strong> The Word On The Street Podcast </strong>on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewordonthestreetpodcast/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p> <p>Click <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-word-on-the-street/id1500950080" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here to leave a review</a> on Apple Podcasts</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Here are the bible verses quoted in today’s episode:</p> <p>“Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” -<em> Ecclesiastes 1:1 </em></p> <p>"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." – <em>Colossians 3:23</em></p> <p>"Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord." – <em>Romans 12:11</em></p>
BIG FEELINGS: Anger
<p>Check out Anna’s work as a Calm Kids Life Coach, where she helps kids conquer their anxiety in in less than 30 days: <a href="http://annaware.com.au" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">annaware.com.au</a></p> <p>Follow Anna on her <strong>Facebook Page</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thewordonthestreetpodcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p> <p>Join The Word On The Street Podcast conversation on our <strong>Facebook group</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/543910553118656" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p> <p>Follow<strong> The Word On The Street Podcast </strong>on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewordonthestreetpodcast/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p> <p>Click <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-word-on-the-street/id1500950080" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here to leave a review</a> on Apple Podcasts</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Here are the bible verses quoted in today’s episode:</p> <p><br /></p> <p>In your anger, do not sin. Ephesians 4:26</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Furious with rage, Nebuchadnezzar summoned Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king, and Nebuchadnezzar said to them, “Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the image of gold I have set up?<strong> </strong>Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe and all kinds of music, if you are ready to fall down and worship the image I made, very good. But if you do not worship it, you will be thrown immediately into a blazing furnace. Then what god will be able to rescue you from my hand?”</p> <p>Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand.<strong> </strong>But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.”</p> <p>Then Nebuchadnezzar was furious with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, and his attitude toward them changed. He ordered the furnace heated seven times hotter than usual.</p> <p>Daniel 3:13-19</p>
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