Social Health

Social health involves building and maintaining meaningful relationships and a sense of community. As Christians, we are called to love one another as Christ loves us (John 13:34). Healthy social connections are vital for support, encouragement, and growth in our faith. By engaging in fellowship, practicing hospitality, and serving others, we cultivate a strong and loving community that reflects God's love. Explore ways to enhance your social health and build relationships that honor God and enrich your life.

Differing Interests

Maintaining your social health through retirement is essential. Retirement is a stage of life like any other, and requires adjustment and compromise.

Go Healthy For Good - August 2016

Nerida McKibben is the host of Hope Channel’s health and wellness show, Go Healthy For Good. To find out more, go to www.hop.ec/gohealthyforgood.

Kids in the Kitchen

Looking for ways to get your kids eating healthier while offering more choice and responsibility? Get them into your kitchen.

Family Feuds: What can you do about them?

It's been said that all is fair in love and war. Oneta Dernelle explores the existence of both in families and suggests ways to move beyond fairness.

Pokémon go … but go where?

There’s much more to living in an augmented reality like Pokémon go.

A Good Reason to Serve

Discover the biblical secret to raising well-adjusted children with Gary Hopkins' exploration of service as a strategy for preventing high-risk behaviors in youth, inspired by the teachings of Jesus.

The old blue couch

What is it that makes some friendships tick and others fade away?

You can bet on it!

Problem gambling is becoming a problem for the whole society.

Evangelism a Success in Tonga

The Mission to the Cities initiative continues to gain momentum in cities around the South Pacific, using a combination of evangelism and health messages.

Full Circle

An orphan who became a teacher, then returned to where he'd been raised to hep others. Saona's story.

Competing With Friends

The Commonwealth Games model a family at play

What About ADHD

Family Psychologist John Rosemond

Desire

Paul Fua's life has been much like his epic adventure around Australia on a jet ski. There have been many ups and downs, but—by the grace of God—it's been one heck of a good ride.

Socceroos Aiming High

Nathan Brown reports on the focus that makes Australia's World Cup team work.

Fit to Marry

Get physically fit and look your best for that special day of your life

Criticise your pastor in seven easy steps

A helpful, step-by-step guide on how to criticise your pastor when he or she makes a mistake.

Desley Scott: a pollie for good

Representing a disadvantaged electorate is a real challenge, as Faith Williams discovered talking with the member for Woodridge.

Church: Love Me and Leave Me!

The Christian community needs to guard its doors. Especially the back one. John Blacker, an ordained minister, explains.

The Best Food is Made at Home

TV chef and cooking show judge, Anna Gare, on eating well.

What Connection?

We have to work for our connectedness . . . you don’t just pick a human, decide you want to be friends and wake up the next day with an unbreakable bond.

Just Say NO!

Ever wondered why it's so hard to say no to advertising? Christine Miles investigates the theory behind the sales pitch.

How to Really Love: Just For Teens

Love is more art than action. Melanie Winkler gives some insights into this ultimate of all emotions.

Raising Beautiful Girls

A few tips for mothers who want their daughters to grow up confident and self-assured.

A Little Friendly Help

Darren Morton tells us why it is not just teenagers who are influenced by those with whom they associate.