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Resilient Souls
by Stewart Bogle
Through real stories of everyday people, Resilient Souls explores the insights that help us face life’s challenges, find comfort and hope, and build resilient souls. For more resources and weekly reflections, visit resilientsouls.com.au
Episodes
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#46 Finding a Way Forward: Trust, Support and the Complexity of Forgiveness (Part 2)
Episode Summary: In Part 1, Rachel Vince shared how childhood sexual abuse impacted her identity, relationships and faith in ways she didn't fully understand for many years. In this second part of our conversation, we explore what happened when Rachel began facing that hidden pain and what helped...
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#45 The Hidden Impact of Childhood Trauma: Rachel’s Story (Part 1)
Content note: This episode discusses childhood sexual abuse and its long-term effects. It does not contain graphic descriptions, but some listeners may find the subject difficult. Episode Summary: Rachel Vince grew up surrounded by a loving family, a strong church community and people who cared...
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#44 There Is No ‘Back to Normal’: Ashley Biddick on Rebuilding and the Long Road Forward
Three years after her husband Jake died, Ashley Biddick returns to Resilient Souls as a regular contributor, drawing on both her own experience of loss and insights from her professional work as she explores what rebuilding can look like when life has changed. The focus is on what life looks like...
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#43 Don’t Give Up: Avriel Barnett on Choosing a Hard Road and Finding the Strength to Keep Going
When Avriel Barnett met a handsome young man as an 18-year-old trainee nurse in 1968, his life had already been changed forever. As a teenager, Glenn had suffered a high-level spinal injury that left him with permanent paralysis. What began as an unexpected love story became a long but rich…
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#42 A Safe Place For Your Thoughts
This episode is a little different from the usual Resilient Souls format. Over the years, I've discovered that journalling has been one of the most helpful practices in my own life, especially during seasons when my mind felt crowded with questions, worries, grief, uncertainty, or simply the...
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#41 What Actually Helps in Crisis (Part 2): Erik Ellefsen on Showing Up, Supporting Others, and Leading Well
In Part 1, Erik Ellefsen shared the deeply personal reality of living with long-term illness. In this second part, we turn outward. What does it actually look like to support someone incrisis? Not in theory - but in real life. Drawing from his 17-year journey with serious illness, Erik reflects…
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#40 When Life Doesn’t Go to Plan (Part 1): Erik Ellefsen on Faith, Identity and Long-Term Illness
When Erik Ellefsen was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at just 33, he was told he may only have a couple of years to live. Seventeen years later, he’s still here. But this isn’t a story about everything working out neatly. It’s a story about learning to live in the tension between hope and...
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About the ‘Collective Wisdom’ series
This episode is a little different from our usual conversations. It marks the beginning of a parallel series within the Resilient Souls podcast. In this series, we step back from individual stories to reflect on the shared wisdom that has been emerging through them. Through the podcast, I’ve had...
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#39 Life Is Messy (Part 2): Mike Potter on What It Takes to Build a Safe & Skilled Community
In Part 1 of this important conversation, Mike Potter shared the deeply personal story behind his book Life Is Messy: Hope in Dark Places. In this second conversation, we widen the lens. How does personal suffering reshape the way we build communities? What does it look like to create…
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#38 Life Is Messy (Part 1): Mike Potter on Faith, Suffering, and Hope in Dark Places
In this deeply honest conversation, Stewart sits down with Mike Potter to explore the personal journey behind his book Life Is Messy: Hope in Dark Places. Mike shares how a ‘perfect storm’ of loss, leadership pressure, illness, and unresolved questions brought him to a breaking point in 2015–16.…
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#37 A Slow Goodbye
A Note to Listeners: This episode contains personal reflections on illness, loss, and grief. Can I encourage you to listen in a way that feels gentle and supportive for you. This episode is a little different. At the start of 2026, I’m walking through a season of grief as my mum reaches the final...
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#36 From Heart to Hope – Season 3 Reflections with Stewart Bogle (Part 2)
In this second part of the Season 3 closer, Stewart moves from heart to hope — lifting out just a few of the nuggets of gold shared by guests this season. Through their stories and his own reflections, this episode explores how real-life wisdom can become real-life help for parents, teachers, and...
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#35 Kids Carry More Than We Realise – Season 3 Reflections with Stewart Bogle (Part 1)
In this first part of the Season 3 closer, I’m speaking from the heart — no guest — about how this season’s conversations have impacted me personally. Some moments have stirred memories from my own journey, while others have sparked fresh insight into what these stories could mean for your own...
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#34 What You Don’t Work Through, You Pass On: Michael Chisholm’s Story of Change and Courage
When Michael Chisholm reflects on his childhood, he sees how growing up in a home marked by conflict and pain shaped the man he became. Those unspoken wounds followed him into adult life, affecting his relationships and decisions—until he reached a turning point: realising that what you don’t…
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#33 After the Shock: Elizabeth Moncrieff-Philp on Sudden Loss, Grief, and Loving Your Kids Through It
When Elizabeth Moncrieff-Philp lost her husband in a devastating car accident, she suddenly found herself raising four children alone — while trying to hold space for their grief as well as her own. In this powerful conversation, Elizabeth reflects on what it meant to keep showing up when...
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#32 Parenting Through Grief: Felicity Baird on Loss, Love & Walking with Kids
When Felicity Baird’s husband, Matt, died after a long battle with cancer, she was left to navigate her own heartbreak — while helping three young children face theirs. What followed was a journey of loss, faith, and slow rebuilding. In this moving episode, Felicity shares what helped her hold on...
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#31 A Complex Journey to Motherhood: Jacqui Page on Faith, Love, and the Strength to Keep Going
Jacqui Page’s story is one of fierce love, deep faith, and resilience forged in the fire of the unexpected. After years of waiting and praying, Jacqui and her husband welcomed a daughter into their lives—though not in the way they had imagined. From the very beginning, her daughter’s needs were...
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#30 The Bereavement Journey: Jane Oundjian on Grief, Faith, and Finding a Way Forward
Jane Oundjian has spent more than 30 years helping people navigate grief. But long before she developed The Bereavement Journey — an award-winning UK-based grief support programme — Jane was just a teenage girl grieving her mother — quietly, and without much support. In this episode, Jane shares...
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#29 Supporting Someone in Grief: Ashley Mielke on What Really Helps (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this powerful two-part conversation, registered psychologist and grief coach, Ashley Mielke, shares what she’s learned after years of sitting with people in their darkest moments. Building on her personal story in Episode 28, Ashley offers compassionate and clear insights into how we...
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#28 Grief and Loss Growing Up: Ashley Mielke on Love, Pain, and Finding a Way Through (Part 1)
Ashley Mielke is a psychologist, grief coach, and woman of deep faith. But long before any of that, she was a young girl navigating the quiet ache of having a father who was facing his own struggles—and learning to stay strong in ways no child should have to. In Part 1 of this two-part...
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#27 From IVF to Adoption: Bec Riley on Infertility, Faith, and Finding Joy
Bec Riley always dreamed of becoming a mum. But when infertility shattered those dreams, she and her husband began a long and lonely IVF journey filled with heartbreak, disappointment, and unexpected complications. In this honest and deeply personal conversation, Bec reflects on the emotional and...
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#26 Turning Pain into Purpose – Sam Hearn (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Sam Hearn returns to share how the pain and trauma of his early life became the foundation for a life of empathy, purpose, and service. Picking up where we left off in Part 1, Sam reflects on key turning points—his decision to choose healing over…
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#25 Surviving Childhood Trauma (Part 1): Sam Hearn on Faith and Finding His Way
In this powerful first part of a two-part conversation, Stewart sits down with Sam Hearn—a community leader and pastor whose deep compassion for others is rooted in his own lived experience. In Part 1, Sam shares openly about his upbringing, including poverty, generational trauma, family…
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#24 Faith, Family, and Community: How the Peters Brothers Found Strength Through Loss
In this powerful follow-up to our conversation with their mother, Belinda Peters, Stewart sits down with Matt, Josh, and Ben Peters—three brothers who grew up as their father battled early onset dementia, leaving their mother to take on far more responsibility as a parent, carer, and wife than…
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#23 Caring for a Young Family Through Dementia: Belinda Peters on Faith and Resilience
In this heartfelt episode, Belinda Peters shares her deeply personal journey of navigating her husband’s early onset dementia diagnosis while raising their three young sons. As she faced uncertainty, loss, and overwhelming responsibility, Belinda leaned on faith, community, and practical wisdom…
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#22 The Psychology of Thriving: Healing, Flourishing, and Finding Meaning
In this insightful episode, Stewart sits down with Natasha Rae, a psychologist with her own lived experience of trauma. Natasha opens up about growing up in a dysfunctional family and the profound impact it had on her mental health. She discusses the importance of having a strong support system…
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#21 Strength in Surrender: Doug Miller on Faith, Family, and Overcoming Adversity
In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, Doug Miller shares his journey as a husband, father, and caregiver in the wake of his wife, Barb’s, life-changing accident in Malawi. With raw honesty, Doug recounts the fear and uncertainty of the day everything changed and reflects on his role in...
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#20 Faith Through the Storm: Barb Miller’s Journey of Resilience and Trust
In this inspiring episode, Barb Miller, a retired missionary, shares her extraordinary story of resilience and faith after a devastating accident in Malawi. During a bike ride with her daughter, Barb fell from a bridge into a ravine, resulting in paralysis from the chest down. Despite this...
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#19 Safe and Skilled Communities: Offering Hope Through Loss
In this episode, Ken Roberts shares his journey through personal trauma and loss, revealing how he has experienced a transformation of his pain into a calling to help others without minimising what he and his family went through. Drawing from his extensive experience as a leader, author, and…
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#18 Ashley Biddick on Loss, Grief, and Moving Forward One Step at a Time
In this deeply personal and insightful episode, Stewart continues his previous conversation with his daughter, Ashley Biddick, a psychologist navigating her own firsthand experience of trauma and grief. Ashley reflects on the ongoing journey through immense loss following the death of her…
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#17 Finding Strength in Vulnerability: Jon Owen on Helping Others Through Hardship.
In this powerful episode, Jon Owen, a compassionate leader dedicated to building community with those in vulnerable situations, shares from his experience and the insights and wisdom he has gained from years of serving others. Jon opens up about his own journey and offers practical guidance for...
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#16 A Resilient Life: Shirli Congoo on Grief, Culture, and Leading with Strength
In this conversation, Stewart interviews Shirli Congoo about death, grief, and a cultural context of her experiences in her community. Shirli shares her personal experiences of losing loved ones, including four brothers and a nephew, and how these losses have impacted her at various ages and…
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#15 When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong: An Ironman's Faith Through the Fire
Jay Hewitt, a pastor, speaker, author, and Ironman competitor, shares his remarkable journey of resilience and faith after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Rather than succumbing to despair, Jay set himself a seemingly impossible goal—to complete an Ironman triathlon while undergoing...
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#14 Navigating Loss and Rebuilding Family: Tim and Nikki’s Journey of Love, Faith and Hope
Tim and Nikki Farren share their story of loss, love, and building a new family unit after heartbreak. Tim's first wife, Claire, fell seriously ill just as they were about to get married, and after the birth of their two young boys, Sam and Joe, she tragically passed away. Left to care for the...
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#13 The Long Shadow of Grief: How Early Trauma Can Impact a Child's Life
Sam and Joe Farren grew up in the UK with a father who was trying to balance caring for their mother (who had a chronic and very serious illness), working in London, and raising two young boys. After their mother passed when Sam was six and Joe was three, their father did his best to provide…
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#12 Understanding Grief—When Love Has No Place to Land: Christi's Story
In this episode, Stewart speaks with Christi Brown, who shares the heart-wrenching story of losing her youngest child in a drowning accident. They discuss the importance of openly expressing pain and loss, the ongoing nature of grief, and the reality that grief is often "the love that has no…
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#11 How Schools and Churches Can Support Families Through Trauma – Daniel Pampuch
In this episode, Stewart speaks with Daniel Pampuch (CEO of Christians Schools Australia) about how communities can effectively support families during times of tragedy and trauma. Drawing from his extensive experience in schools and school associations, Daniel emphasises the importance of...
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#10 Finding a New Break: Rick Bundschuh’s Journey of Rebuilding and Hope (Part 2)
In this continuation of Rick Bundschuh's story, Stewart and Rick discuss his move to Hawaii with his two young boys and his continued work with youth. Rick shares the loneliness he faced and the process of rebuilding his life after such profound personal upheaval. He offers insights into the...
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#9 Riding the Waves: Rick Bundschuh’s Story of Adversity and Faith (Part 1)
In this episode, Stewart speaks with Rick Bundschuh, who shares his early journey as a surfer, youth leader, husband, and father during the Jesus Movement days in California. He recounts the pivotal moment when his wife announced she was leaving him and their two young children to pursue a...
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#8 Breaking the Silence: Megan's Story of Loss, Grief, and Hope
BE AWARE: This episode discusses the topic of suicide, which may be particularly difficult for some listeners. Summary: In this conversation, Stewart speaks with Megan Lehmann about her experience of losing her husband to suicide. They discuss the challenges of facing life's storms and the...
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#7 How Grief Impacts Our Children: Reflections from Season One
In this episode, Stewart Bogle reflects on the conversations he’s had throughout the first season of the podcast, identifying common issues that have emerged. One topic that’s deeply touched him is the ripple effect of loss and grief, particularly its impact on children. Stewart shares his…
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#6 Whispers in the Storm: Ashley Biddick on Love, Loss, and Faith After Widowhood
BE AWARE: This episode discusses themes of loss, grief, and death, which may be sensitive topics for some listeners. Summary: In this moving episode, Stewart interviews his daughter, Ashley, about the deep grief she has experienced in the last 12 months. Ashley shares her journey of supporting…
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#5 A Strong Woman Talking: Sono Leone’s Journey from Trauma to Hope
Summary: In this conversation, Sono, a First Nations leader in Australia (Butchulla and Garrawa), shares with us the work she is doing with Strong Women Talking to address violence against First Nations women and children. Sono's own experiences with domestic violence personally and in her...
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#4 Anchored in Faith: A Pastor's Journey Through Adversity
Summary: In this episode, we hear Graham Humphris share his journey as an experienced pastor and respected Christian leader, through two major challenges that deeply tested his resilience and faith. First, he recounts a life-threatening brain haemorrhage, and later, a professional crisis that…
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#3 From Childlike Faith to Unshakable Trust: Amy O’Donoghue’s Journey
Summary: In this compelling episode, Amy openly shares her story of resilience in the face of devastating loss as a child. Having lost both parents at a tender age, Amy bravely navigates life's storms with a steadfast trust in God's love and care. She underscores the importance of surrounding...
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#2 Navigating Grief while Trusting God: Adrian's story
BE AWARE: This episode discusses the topic of suicide, which may be particularly difficult for some listeners. Summary: Host Stewart Bogle talks with Adrian Blenkinsop about "Finding Strength: Navigating Faith Through Family Tragedy". Adrian shares his deeply painful story of his daughter's…
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#1 Learning to Dance in the Darkness: Stewart’s story
Summary: In this first episode of the Resilient Souls podcast, Stewart Bogle introduces his own story as a starting point for him hosting conversations with others about pain and suffering and wrestling with God. This is an open and honest summary of a much deeper story that he shares in his…
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Through real stories of everyday people, Resilient Souls explores the insights that help us face life’s challenges, find comfort and hope, and build resilient souls. For more resources and weekly reflections, visit resilientsouls.com.au
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