How to cope with loneliness over the festive holiday

In this episode Brett & Merrishia dive deep into the realities of Gender-Based Violence (GBV)—its impact, the systemic issues at play, and explore how we can create safer communities and empower those affected.

Cecilia's battle with cancer was tough. Just when she thought it was over, the cancer recurred, and she had to have a mastectomy. As difficult as it was, she chose to lean on her family and to fight for her life. Today, she is helping others do the same.

In this thought-provoking episode, we are joined by Family Therapist and Heartlines Facilitator, Merrishia Singh-Naicker as we unpack what it truly means to raise a generation that understands respect, empathy, and consent.

Heartlines Church Mobilisation team leads, Olefile Masangane, Brian Helsby and Nkosinathi Sixabayi their stories of being fathered and how this impacted the way they show up as fathers in their childrens lives.

Telling your story of forgiveness can help you gain freedom and move on with your life – even when the tragedy you have faced is too huge for words. Brenda Heinrich recounts the story of her family's murder.

Pastor Simon offers a heartfelt prayer for women living in fear, families carrying grief, and a nation longing for change. He prays for protection, justice, courageous leadership and a South Africa where women can live freely and safely.