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Edward Hogg talking about his depression

Edward and Keith Garner meet together to discuss the issue of depression amongst men

As we continue on the Series on dealing with Depression, Keith sits down to talk to Edward Hogg, a man who has accomplished many things in life but had to live under the shadow of depression. His depression was diagnosed at a time when people, especially men did not speak about it at all. He was admitted into Wandene Private Hospital where he was helped and supported to recovery.

Shauntaii puts on a powerful performance with “Be Strong”

Shauntaii accompanied by Deborah Ezzy and the band in her performance

Shauntaii Batzke  joins us on Rise & Shine with her beautiful voice to remind us that we are not alone with her song “Be Strong”.

Emmanuel talks about his struggle to fight his addictions

This week the story we have from our Wesley Mission Services is about a young man who almost lost it all. He accepted help in the nick of time and began the process of healing from his addictions. Since this story was filmed, he has come a long way. This is Emmanuel’s story.

Keith Garner preaching the Word

As we continue on our series on depression, Keith’s talk is on a wonderful reminder from the Bible for many people who live with depression on a daily basis. He has based his talk on the phrase, ‘His love endures forever’ which is found many times in the Psalms.

Merise Webster, Singer-songwriter performs on Rise & Shine

Merise Webster gives a wonderful performance with her song “I Remember You”

Merise Webster is a singer-songwriter, a young mum and she lives up in the beautiful Blue Mountains. We are very glad to have her on the show. She performs a song titled ‘I Remember You’.

Simon Holt passionately shares his belief on the importance of sharing our meal table and hospitality with others as Jesus did

Keith & Simon Holt enjoying a discussion on how to prepare a dish that existed in Jesus’ time

Simon Holt  is Lecturer in Practical Theology and Associate Dean at Whitley College, University of Melbourne. Prior to teaching, Simon was involved in pastoral ministry and is also a qualified chef. His passions for theology and food have come together beautifully in this show as he speaks on how Jesus ministered at the Meal Table and shows us how to make a 1st century A.D meal  titled Stuffed Alexandrian Loaf  .  

Roma Price talks about the importance of community for the people at Greenacre Supported Housing

As we share Wesley Mission’s work with you, this week we’re showing you about how a group of people coming from a life of isolation and in some cases, homelessness have formed a community and found a family together through one of our Wesley Mission services at Greenacre Supporting Housing.

Rachel Billington shares with Keith her experience of ministering to friends

Keith gets ready to give Rachel a hand as she gets ready to bake

This week we have Keith talking to Rachel Billington, a Cordon Bleu chef who has a great passion to take the Bible to others. Rachel Billington is all about reaching out to others - her neighbours, her friends, her friends’ friends. She has done this very naturally by opening her faith to others while using her gift as a chef to teach people to cook delicious food and in this case, Caramelized Onion & Feta Tart .

A little girl enjoys a fun day at Rouse Hill Families Connect

At the moment, the current housing market is forcing people to move to areas away from their families & friends.  Wesley Mission is involved in creating opportunities for some of these people to connect with each other and form new support networks.  We take a look at what’s happening at Rouse Hill Families Connect.

Keith Garner speaks about the value of reaching out to others through Christ

On this Rise & Shine episode Keith talks to us about ‘Reaching Out’ to people in a way that commends Jesus Christ and introduces people to him in a gentle, personal and meaningful way. There are two key points that we must consider which are crucial to reaching out to others by walking with them. Watch this show for a powerful talk on reaching out to others.

Lyndal Denny, Jonathan Denny & Keith Garner

Jonathan Denny on Rise & Shine

A few days ago, Keith released the latest Wesley Report to the Media. To put a very important face to this issue of the impact of bullying is Lyndal and her son Jono Denny who have been through the most painful time and have come through it stronger and ready to talk about it so they can help others.

Craig Gower performing The Angel Gabriel

Craig Gower has given many memorable performances as well as accompanying all the artistes who come on Rise & Shine. We are delighted he is starting our Christmas season with a famous carol that relives the moment when the birth of Christ was first foretold by the Angel to Mary. It’s called ‘The Angel Gabriel’.

Listen to Craig's performance on our online Advent Calendar.

Christie O’Leary is interviewed on Rise & Shine

Today’s show is about the Wesley Report  on the impact of bullying. So in the segment where we usually have a Wesley Mission story, we have with us a Wesley Mission staff - Christie O’Leary who works with our Wesley Newcastle Youth Services as a Community Development Project Worker. She is here to talk about this issue from a case worker’s perspective

Rev Keith Garner speaks on the importance of Advent

On this Advent Sunday, Rev Keith Garner talks about the true meaning of Advent, which can be found in …'the expectant sense of hope we experience as we look towards the remarkable events of the stable in Bethlehem, some 2000 years ago.' He looks at Luke 1 , which provides the most detailed account of the events leading up to Jesus’ birth.