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Silent Struggle: Male Loneliness and the Connection Crisis
Loneliness isn’t just an emotional state, it’s a public health issue. And for many Australian men, it’s a silent epidemic. We’re in the middle of a connection crisis. Study after study shows what many of us already sense: that men, in particular, are feeling increasingly isolated. They’re less likely to have close friends, less likely…
Jesus called us to change, why aren’t we?
You and I, we, are being spiritually formed by something all the time. In fact, every person since their birth into this world has been and is being spiritually formed. If you asked someone on the street about their spiritual formation they would probably have a puzzled look on their face and wonder what on…
The Mid-Life Leap into Christian Counselling Changed Her Life
“I didn’t have it all figured out. I just knew it was time to start.”Sharon’s story of faith, fear, and becoming a Christian counsellor “I Googled the average age of counselling students… It said 45. Suddenly, what felt impossible started to feel within reach.” When Sharon enrolled at AIFC, she was in her mid-40s. She…
The Dual Impact of Social Media on Teen Mental Health
Introduction Social media is a bit like a two-sided coin for teenagers these days. It’s a great platform for teens to share who they are, make friends, and learn new things. It can also be tough, with lots of pressure to look perfect, dealing with mean comments, and feeling left out. It can feel…
Why Christian Coaching Matters
Why So Many People Are Working with Coaches — And Why It Matters In a world filled with noise, pressure, and constant change, more people than ever are looking for clarity. They’re asking: Who am I becoming? What’s next for me? How do I grow without burning out? And that’s where coaching steps in. Coaching…
Sharon’s Story: Her Path to Christian Counselling Success
From Study to Success: Sharon’s Story on Building a Life That Makes a Difference Discover the Real Journey of Becoming a Christian Counsellor and Why It Might Be the Next Step in Your Story. ▶️ FREE WEBINAR Click this link to register Hosted by AIFC’s CEO, Nicholas Marks, with special guest Sharon Court – graduate, counsellor,…
One path. A lifetime of impact.
A lifetime of impact Australia is facing a growing mental health crisis, and the need for well-trained, values-driven counsellors has never been greater. Our communities are calling for practitioners who are both professionally equipped and deeply grounded in compassion and faith. A lifetime of impact is only possible when counsellors are equipped with training that…
God’s Goodness
tov: God’s Goodness That Brings Life to the World – Through You! Most of us use the word good dozens of times a day. A good coffee. A good podcast. A good weekend. A good meeting (or at least not a terrible one). But in Scripture, the word good carries a depth our English language…
Understanding the Pressures Shaping Young Men Today
Boys Need Us Now More Than Ever: Understanding the Pressures Shaping Young Men Today Across Australia, adolescent boys are navigating pressures that previous generations never had to face. Supporting young men mental health Christian counsellors and chaplains has never been more important, as loneliness, identity confusion, and a loss of purpose impact how young men…
Want to get unstuck? – Gods Ancient Wisdom Rediscovered
Want to get unstuck? – God’s Ancient Wisdom Rediscovered Maybe you know what it feels like to be stuck or you’re feeling stuck in your faith. Whether it’s through addiction, holding back, distractions, being too comfortable, feeling overwhelmed with life’s challenges, past regrets, future worries — or maybe you’re not sure why — but you…
Making 2026 Your Best Year Yet
Making 2026 Your Best Year Yet Ancient Paths, Deep Flourishing, and the Life-Giving Way Forward It’s February already—how did that happen? Chronos time seems to move faster every year, doesn’t it? We can easily let another year simply happen to us if we don’t pause to intentionally map out the good (tov) pathway ahead—personally, spiritually,…
Reflections on Learning in Wartimes – Part 2
We look into the seven things you can put in place in your situation to optimise your learning and growth.
Coaching the Pursuer–Distancer Dynamic
When “Come Closer” Meets “Leave Me Alone” Coaching the Pursuer–Distancer Dynamic in Christian Leadership and Relationships The pursuer–distancer dynamic is one of the most common relational patterns in all relationships, and it is something that Christian Coaches must take into account when working with their clients. It appears in: Marriages. Church leadership teams. Ministry staff…
Reflections on Learning in Wartimes – Part 1
Friends, in 1939, during WWII, C.S. Lewis wrote Learning in Wartime. If you haven’t read it yet, I encourage you to do so. You can access it here. C.S. Lewis’ words are wise words indeed and have much to say to us here and now. And, whilst we are not in a war per se…
A Vulnerable God – Part 2
The past eighteen months have been such an interesting and distressing time for the whole world.
A Vulnerable God – Part 1
Of all the multiple ways our human brokenness shows up, probably none is more insidious and prevailing than shame. Shame whispers (and sometimes shouts)...
Baby Steps are the Hardest
Every new beginning starts with one simple, and seemingly impossible question: but how?
4 Tips to Start Again Strong – A Guide for Humans
New beginnings are part and parcel of all transitions. Those of us who have grieved endings and weathered heavy storms over the last year know that starting again is never easy.
X, Y & Z and the Three Fs
Although no one knows for sure what the long-term impact of the pandemic will be, it is likely to have a lasting effect on people of all ages and walks of life.
3 Ways to Live Intentionally
Nurturing our resilience involves deliberately doing things that improve our ability to bounce back from the stresses of life.
An Epic Invitation
Many of us are realising we have been more deeply affected by the events of 2020 and 2021 than perhaps we initially expected.
Finding Our Way Through Through The Messy Middle
It is a difficult time for all of us, and it is important that we stay as healthy, connected and supported as we can.
Preparing for Christmas
Two thousand years ago, before the birth of Jesus, John the Baptist urged the crowds to surrender their brokenness and pain to God and in so doing clear away any obstacle that would prevent Jesus from having full access to their hearts (Mark 1:3). John’s message is the same to us today. In the lead up to Christmas,…
5 Secrets for the Masculine Journey
“’The major crisis today is with men. When men are healed, the healing of women will naturally follow.’’ Written more than 35 years ago, the words by author Leanne Payne still ring true today. If anything, the need in 2020 is even greater: over July and August, MensLine Australia’s calls by men about their mental health…
