I think it’s fair to say that over time we have grown apart from nature and what we sometimes forget is, we are part of it. Nature is not a place we visit or something we look at from afar: it is home. And with Spring edging closer, now is a perfect time to think about how we can connect to nature.

At this time of year, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner we may find our thoughts are turning to things romantic! Whether or not you’re a staunch believer in the usefulness of Valentine’s in promoting love and affection, or you simply think it’s another money making racket, it’s hard to ignore the cupid’s arrows, cuddly teddies and heart shaped confectionery. All the typical Valentine’s paraphernalia!

But when I talk about culture here, I’m referring to the beliefs and attitudes that permeate our homes - our own unique family culture that sets us apart and binds our family together. Here are 3 ways to begin building the culture in your family.

Ordinary shepherds who were working in the fields around Bethlehem were the first people to receive the angel’s announcement of the birth of a Messiah.

We are all pretty familiar with the power of friendship; the joy of empathy and shared interactions, the exchange of experiences with someone who knows us, time spent together for laughter and tears. But what happens when our friends begin to see the world through a different lens than we do?

Years ago, when I started out on my teaching career, I heard the phrase “education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire.” Although it has been attributed to the great Irish poet, W.B. Yeats, there’s actually no definitive proof that he ever said it.

Although it seems like every supermarket in the country is trying to sell us something for the “back to school” rush, some of us are still clinging to the summer holidays with a tight grasp!

I remember once having a conversation with another mother, who was understandably exasperated at her children’s inability to get themselves ready for the school day. As we chatted, a few others joined in and agreed that even the simplest of tasks seemed impossible.

Excitement is brewing in the Hearts+Minds team as our next Overnight Getaway is just days away! The theme for the Overnight is “Forging Meaningful Relationships” and we’re delighted to be welcoming Maita Crowe to deliver not one but two sessions.

This episode is for you if you are about to get married and are afraid of married life, or starting a family, or going through difficulties in marriage right now. 

With Valentine’s Day looming in the not so distant future, it’s hard to miss the red roses and heart shapes adorning shop fronts and taking over all the advertising! How are you celebrating this day dedicated to all things love and romance? 

In today's episode, ''Can You Get the Job Done?'', we explore the third essential building block of trust: ability.

Join us in this insightful episode as we explore the fascinating concept of psychological immunity and the key elements that contribute to it. We dive deep into the question, 'What is psychological immunity?' to understand its importance and impact on our well-being.

Today, we have a fascinating guest who will be sharing her insights on the courage to create. Emelia Silva is an artist and songwriter with a degree in Global Jazz Studies from UCLA. She has been singing across various genres for the past 18 years.

This is the third episode in our series on trust, and today we will explore another essential building block: motive.

Chiara Degenfeld is joining us for part III of the Theology of the Body series, where we will explore why being engaged is so special.

Any time we experience a conflict in our marriage, whether it’s over something big or small, we may be aware of all the things we shouldn’t do. However, when things get tense and heated, all reason can go out the window - unless we have some strategies in place of what we should do instead!

This is the second podcast in this series called "How Can I Build Trust", and in this podcast, we're going to dig into the first essential building block, which we touched on briefly in the last podcast, which is listening and understanding.

Chiara Denegald is joining us again today for part II of the Theology of the Body series.  Today's topic, we will address the difficult topic of porn and how it can affect your relationship.

For all the married ladies out there, were you ever taught how to best argue with your spouse?! On your wedding day you might not have pictured your future self arguing with the man of your dreams, but there’s the ideal and then there’s the reality. We’re only humans after all. We aren’t perfect and there will come a time when conflict and arguments arise.