How many men face mental health challenges due to work or life stressors but feel unable to talk about them? Statistics show it is a lot more than we may even realise. Recently, Jo Chamberlain from Lutheran Media’s Messages of hope sat down with Chris Battistuzzi from Scripture Union and had a raw and honest conversation about the mental health challenges many men face today.

From working in ministry to wrestling with his own mental health, Chris shared the importance of talking and connecting with others. ‘You just feel so helpless. You feel that there is no way out, you feel like I am so totally stuck in this place,’ Chris says. His advice? ‘Don’t suffer in silence.’

Watch Jo’s conversation with Chris on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ6Cd7y3ARc

Or find out more at www.messagesofhope.org.au/as-iron-sharpens-iron

Messages of hope share real stories of the challenges people face and the hope they have to get through the most difficult situations. Be inspired by more stories of hope and faith as people trust in God to provide, strengthen and care for people in need. Go to www.messagesofhope.org.au or follow Messages of hope on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Lutheran Media has been sharing messages of hope for 80 years in Australia and New Zealand. It exists solely from donations and sponsorships and needs your help to continue the legacy of hope. Your support can help us continue producing and sharing gospel resources that offer hope where it’s needed most. Every donation extends the reach of God’s love, helping people see that they are never alone.

Support Funday Sunday - 14th September 2025

We gratefully welcome donations to help make this event possible. Contributions can be made to the Funday Sunday account by contacting the Hub for account details.

If you'd like more information or are interested in getting involved, please contact Carly Kroehn

Thank you so much for the donations this past month, all have been put to good use. As you may know, we currently have our winter appeal running. To find out more https://www.lutherancare.org.au/winter-appeal/

We are now offering Tax Help until the end of August in our Tanunda office on Thursday afternoons. Open to anyone in the community who is eligible.

Info here: https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/your-tax-return/help-and-support-to-lodge-your-tax-return/tax-help-program

Items needed for August:

Savoury Crackers/biscuits - Long Life Milk - Shampoo / Conditioners/ 2 in 1's - Washing Powder - Toothbrushes (single or double packs) - Dishwashing Detergent