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Monique talks about her very painful and very long roller coaster ride between horrific memories and the familiar defence mechanisms which bolted the door between ‘truth’ and the instinct to ‘forget and survive’.

Keith speaks with Monique Lisbon about shame and how she made it through and transformed her pain into a powerful, healing, full time ministry.

We continue with our third interview in our series on shame. 
 
Abused by a trusted caregiver from age three, Monique Lisbon describes “Shame” in her book as a “lifelong invisible companion”.

At the age of 21 while viewing the Hollywood blockbuster “Dead Poets Society” the true reality of her abuse began to surface. 

The haunting familiar parallels between the leading actor to that of her controlling father struck her sub-conscious to the core.   

Levi McGrath singing one of his own compilations called “Reunion Song”.

Levi with the Rise & Shine band before setting off on his next national tour.

From working with former child soldiers in Uganda, to social work on the streets of Melbourne.  Singer Songwriter Levi McGrath is passionate about using his music to change the world for the better.  

Carissa is walking tall with the support of Wesley Mission

Carissa Neal, Wesley Mission client

At Wesley Mission we try to help people through some of the darkest periods of their lives and every day I come across so many stories that inspire me.

Today we focus on one very inspirational girl.

Bronwen Healy talks about her former life of shame of using drugs and ‘doing tricks’ on the streets.

Keith speaks with Browen about her transition from to a happy mother of three, who runs the HOPE Foundation a charity designed to bring liberty to women wanting a life change from addiction and the sex industry through consistent Christ-centred connection and care.

Over the last 3 weeks we’ve talked about shame… In our final show on the topic, we talk to someone who spiralled into the horrors of prostitution and drug addition.

From a relatively normal childhood in suburban Melbourne in the 1980’s, Bronwen Healy’s path of destruction began with what was claimed to be one ‘innocent joint’ to celebrate her completion of high school.

What followed was the beginning of a life of shame of using and ‘doing tricks’ on the streets.

Heidi performing one of her own favourites “Anyway”.

Heidi Popp makes her debut with the Rise & Shine band.

A relatively new comer to Australian shores.  Heidi pop, a former singer songwriter from Germany now calls Brisbane home. 

The Door of Hope program: changing the lives of women, one at a time.

Aileen Mountifield, Door of Hope Coordinator, Wesley Mission

Shame can be crippling.  It’s just one area that our Wesley Mission Services puts abundant grace into action.

One of the programs that we run is a special program for women who have experienced sexual abuse.  

John McKinnon from Tear Australia is investigating the imbalance of our energy-hungry lifestyles in the West and how that impacts others around the world.

Keith speaks with John about how we all should be active on taking better care of God’s creation.

You’ve heard in all in the media… greenhouse gases, our carbon footprint… post Copenhagen and what does it all really mean? And what are the real domino effects for us and our neighbours? 

Just as we cannot avoid gravity while living on the earth, we cannot avoid the other laws of creation.   We meet up with the head of one organisation that is helping the poorest of the poor.   

Shantaii Batzke, singing “Your Grace Still Amazes Me.”

Shantaii with the Rise & Shine band.

Soul singer Shauntaii Batzke wrote her first song at the age of 10.  Since then Shauntaii has delighted audiences with her strong stage presence across various cultures including Indigenous, Fijian and Christian communities.

Here at Wesley we also deal with another kind of shift in our environment – our aging population.

More and more people are living alone & without support.

That’s why it’s so important to make sure there is care available to those who need it – let’s take a look at how Wesley Mission Home Care is making a difference in people’s lives.

Ruth Haggar from Eden explains her church is digging up some dirt in the name of ‘going green ministry’ caring for their patch of the world while harbouring and strengthening relationships within the local community.

Keith speaks with Ruth about St George’s Eden Uniting Church “Garden of Eden” Community Project.

It’s almost a year since Copenhagen and amid the intense scrutiny of arguments on the Climate Crisis and many feel disempowered or even sceptical of the science.

In our second part of a three part series on the environment we get down to basics.  

Remember how good those tomatoes or green beans tasted at grandma’s place, or real home grown organic eggs? Or how about the smell of freshly baked bread?

We look at how one church on the South Coast is running it’s own campaign to be better stewards of God’s creation.

Wesley Mission staff and clients.	John Jeffcoat, Wesley Community Housing.
Gordon, Client

At Wesley Mission we also deal with change in our environment – including our aging population.

We often hear in the news about people living alone & without support.

In today’s show we see how Wesley Mission Community Support Services is making a difference in people’s lives.

You’ve heard it all in the media… greenhouse gases, our carbon footprint… post Copenhagen and what does it all really mean?

Imagine life in 20 or 30 years. As climate change touches every aspect of our lives, how will it change us? How will we adapt?

Guest and Founder of Planet Ark, Jon Dee talks about the roles we should all play and talks about the way forward for a better future.

- Jon, welcome to the program.

Daniel Kay has had the opportunity to provide back vocals for Michael Bolton and Barry Manilow and in the early days he was part of the initial Ten Tenors.   

Here at Wesley Mission we also focus on ‘keeping things green’.
For some of us, a job in open employment is not readily available.  Wesley Gardening Services is just one area that provides an opportunity for full time work and independence.