Great Expectations
Jul 23, 20269m
Have you ever had grand dreams of being great at something, only for them to disappear? Richard reflects on what happens when life doesn’t turn out the way we’d hoped.
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Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 273 episodes
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Messages of hope shares stories of everyday Australians going through life's challenges. Whether you're struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, stress, anger, addiction, or a number of other issues, there's a message of hope for you.Messages of hope is a production of Lutheran Media, www.lutheranmedia.org.au
Unknown Host hosts Messages of hope, a society show with 273 episodes published.
Have you ever had grand dreams of being great at something, only for them to disappear? Richard reflects on what happens when life doesn’t turn out the way we’d hoped.
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