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Storytelling changes the perception of the foreigner
“Storytelling can bring understanding and healing.” As a foreign national moving to South Africa, Pastor Stephen Mzee has not had the easiest life. But he knows the power of storytelling in shaping perceptions of “the other.” He shared his story with his congregation and saw profound results through the What’s your Story process. Read more about Storytelling changes the perception of the foreigner
My eating disorder is al baie lank deel van my lewe
"Al lank voor dit het ek kos as 'n crutch gebruik." Amanda vertel oor haar stryd met eating disorders, wat na daarna toe gelei het en haar daaglikse geveg om dit te oorwin. Read more about My eating disorder is al baie lank deel van my lewe
Storytelling can change a young person’s life
“Young people love telling stories about themselves but they don’t like being vulnerable.” Nathan Carolissen is a youth pastor at Every Nation, a Cape Town church that has rolled out What’s your Story. He shares about overcoming issues of identity as a young person, and he reflects on how the storytelling process has impacted the lives of the young people in his youth group. Read more about Storytelling can change a young person’s life
A lot of people can’t relate to how apartheid affected Coloured people
Growing up under the apartheid regime, René recalls how her own family was almost torn apart because of different skin tones. Read more about A lot of people can’t relate to how apartheid affected Coloured people
My Heartlines Journey of Growth
I got called names like “Kwerekwere” because I couldn’t speak or understand any of the South African languages. Read more about My Heartlines Journey of Growth
Reconciliation takes commitment
For many people, we spend most of our time at work with our colleagues, something which can be difficult if we have not made the effort to get to know them beyond their ‘professional clothes’. Read more about Reconciliation takes commitment
Fana Ndhlovu - My Heartlines Journey of Growth
Fana shed off his shell as a shy and quiet person, to discover the leader within him. Read more about Fana Ndhlovu - My Heartlines Journey of Growth
I did not want to be a statistic
"I've got to make the decision, do I want to be a statistic, or do I want to be there for my girls?" Tracy and her daughters share their courageous story of leaving a home filled with abuse and violence. Read more about I did not want to be a statistic
Arlene's triumph over tragedy
Arlene August tragically lost both parents as a teenager – a loss that impacted her even more after she got married. Read more about Arlene's triumph over tragedy
The "why?" behind our spending
Shifting attitudes towards money Read more about The "why?" behind our spending
Breaking the shackles
Heartlines is helping prisoners discover freedom through change Read more about Breaking the shackles