Reviving Hope

A Restored Man | Bronnie Tressler

I retell a story that has changed my life. It is about a wild man who Jesus heals and restores in a holistic way. It is a confronting miracle that touches every part of this man's life. It offers hope for God's love and healing work in our lives. I also share from my own mental health journey.
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To contact by email bronnie@revivinghope.life
For my blog go to www.revivinghope.life
 
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.

Alcohol and Drug Addiction | with Roly McConnell

Roly McConnell is a drug and alcohol counsellor making a difference in the lives of whānau in Aotearoa New Zealand. His insights and approach to helping people with addictions is gained from a career spanning decades. Roly works for a kaupapa Māori organisation wrapping around the person and their whānau with support. This conversation is a taonga.
 
 
For more information about the organisation He Waka Tapu you can visit www.hewakatapu.org.nz
 
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.

Being Healthy in a Church | with Richard Black | Part 2

This episode counsellor Richard Black shares insights into the gift that forgiveness is to our mental wellbeing. We may leave a church for a variety of reasons. Richard also discusses how to leave a church in a healthy way.
Part one is available on this podcast. The introductory conversation to both can be listened to on the Reviving Hope blog www.revivinghope.life The post is called 'Being Healthy in a Church - Part 1'.
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For more information about Richard Black and Mind Health visit www.mindhealth.org 
 
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.

Being Healthy in a Church | with Richard Black | Part 1

Counsellor Richard Black and I discuss what it can be like looking for a Christian church. Richard also covers how to serve and give in church in a centred way - balancing our needs in different seasons of our lives. We also discuss healthy ways to perceive church leaders.
The introductory conversation can be listened to on the Reviving Hope blog www.revivinghope.life The post is called 'Being Healthy in a Church'.
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For more information about Richard Black and Mind Health visit www.mindhealth.org 
 
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.

Renew Your Mind | with Phil Tait

Phil Tait talks with me about a powerful practice for renewing our minds, and strengthening our souls. This is all about meditating on and learning Scripture. As you will hear it is an activity that has improved Phil’s mental health and life in a powerful way. I share about how I have incorporated this into my life in small ways and found the benefits too.
 
Visit my blog www.revivinghope.life for ideas on how to action this in your life, along with scriptures on God's love for you.
 
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Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.
 

Lucy’s Story - Part 2

Lucy Morten is a qualified social worker with experience in the fields of mental health and addictions. She also has her personal mental health journey (discussed with me in part one). This episode we talk about Lucy's research. Her thesis is on ‘Women with bipolar and the experiences (we) have in the New Zealand psychiatric system.’

Lucy’s Story - Part 1

This episode you will hear an inspiring life story from my friend Lucy Morten. She is a qualified social worker with experience in the fields of mental health and addictions. Being diagnosed with bipolar at only 18 years old, Lucy also knows what it is to face significant mental health challenges. I admire Lucy's courage to grow through these challenges, and work at her recovery in creative ways.

Bron Tait’s Story

This episode I am introducing my friend Bron Tait. Bron and her husband Phil have been pastors for decades. They have an adult son who is profoundly autistic. This life experience along with her nursing background has enriched Bron’s pastoral care in the area of mental health.
Here Bron shares her story with empathy emerging from a difficult childhood. She tells of how she came to have faith in Jesus.
Bron has helped me greatly throughout my recovery journey. For more about this you can listen to episode one. We begin by having some fun about sharing the same name.
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To find out more about this episode go to www.revivinghope.life
 
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.

My Story - Bronnie Tressler

This is my story. In my early thirties with a baby and two year old I faced very difficult circumstances that brought on a bipolar episode. This was marked by a psychosis, depression, as well as anxiety. In this first podcast episode I share about my experience that included hospital care with my baby. I go on to describe the activities I participated in that helped me make a very good recovery. 
My story is told through a conversation with my close friend Bron Tait who journeyed with me. (We are the two Bronnies). Bron has expertise in the areas of mental health, both as a nurse and pastor. I so appreciate her wisdom and insights shared.
This episode gives the background for Reviving Hope. It’s a must listen.
This is just the beginning! There are excellent guests coming to inspire you - so don’t miss out. 
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For more information go to www.revivinghope.life
 
Song credit: Blessed Are They, written by Bazi Baker and Benjamin MacGregor, Grace Vineyard Music.