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Major Bryce Davies is a Salvo officer based in Brisbane. Stories of Hope Podcast shares inspirational stories and thoughts from every day people.

This podcast is birthed from the Salvation Army Faith Communities Development team. Podcast link
https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/brycedavies

10/04/2025

Cath and her husband Mark have been friends with the lovely Sue and I for over 20 years. Our kids have had holidays together and we are like one big family when we get together. Cath was born - surprisingly and unexpectedly as a twin in the UK and immigrated to Australia with her family when she was just 10 years old. Cath is an educator and has just recently determined to barrack for Collingwood. She even has a scarf and beanie, so of course we are besties. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/36064820/tdest_id/2055146

06/04/2025

Woody Allen is quoted as saying "80% of success is just showing up" But for many of us, we would prefer not to bother with the mundane boring aspects of living well and go straight to the good bits. Holidays, parties and getting pats on the back from our colleagues.

To pretend to be authentic often results in humiliation so we do well to find ways to celebrate and enjoy the ordinary. I came home with flowers for the lovely Sue the other day and she was so grateful, even lovey dovey, but this is because I usually come home with boring stuff, like almost everything she asked me to get from the shops. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/35984325/tdest_id/2055146

03/04/2025

Marcus has been a part of my life for over 20 years. His journey from Addiction to sobriety has had plenty of bumps along the way and his most recent slip has been dreadful. The loss of his parents recently was like an anchor coming adrift in his soul and he has since suffered serious physical injury, despair and isolation. Today he is back on track and building a solid recovery - which is remarkable.

He loves go-cart racing! https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/35931530/tdest_id/2055146

31/03/2025

Stories of Hope Podcast has reached a significant milestone. Heartfelt thanks to the folks who have listened in over the years and to the many wonderful guests who have shared their stories. Oh - and to the Lovely Sue! 😍
https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/storiesofhope/

30/03/2025

Having significant conversations is really important. The church has often done this well with regular gatherings like bible study groups and opportunities to listen to challenging speakers. But it is not the only place this happens. Often important conversations happen in universities or cafes or even on bush walks. In todays reading in Acts 19 Paul leaves the Synagogue and goes to the lecture halll of Tyrannus, where people of all persuasions chatted about deep things. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/35832985/tdest_id/2055146

27/03/2025

Sandy McLean is a wife to Andrew, a Mum, a granny, a friend to many, a Salvo officer and an avid dancer. Her friendship and influence on many lives is remarkable. Stories of Hope podcast would probably not exist without her encouragement and belief, as she was my boss during the early years. Sandy is lots of fun and genuinely wonderful; hearing her story will do you the world of good!. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/35741980/tdest_id/2055146

23/03/2025

The Bible often talks about baptism. Being fully immersed into a new way of being. This practice was normal in the ancient world to symbolise decisions or commitments to a new lifestyle or to belong to a new group. Many of us take on new ideas, but if we are not wholehearted, we will soon drift away. To be wholehearted about grace and being kind to ourselves, even when we make mistakes, is the foundation to a life of, boldness, love and authenticity. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/35741540/tdest_id/2055146

20/03/2025

I have known Eunice for as long as I've been with the lovely Sue, as her daughter Gill is one of Sue's best friends. Eunice is a straight shooting scot and a no nonsense sort of lady who I've always enjoyed. She is like 100 years old and used slate and chalk to learn at school. She is expert in dance, fitness, social work and was even a volleyball ref. A down to earth Salvo who cares deeply about people and will fight for what she believes is right. She is a cracker!! https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/35716500/tdest_id/2055146

16/03/2025

For a long time, maybe 5 days, it seemed possible that all the talk about Cyclone Alfred hitting Brisbane with force was - excuse the pun - a load of hot air. The build up was constant and the lovely Sue and I hunkered down in our home waiting for it to arrive. Nothing happened - until it did. Our suburb copped torrential rain for days and was badly flooded.

People talk about the impact Jesus has had on their lives too, and for most people who hear this, their attitude is - I'll believe it when I see it!

This is the bridge and the pathway where the lovely Sue and I go for our regular walks 😳

13/03/2025

Matt is a wonderful entrepreneurial Salvo leader. He is married to Jac and has 2 children. Like a lot of creative and dynamic sorts of leaders, his schooling did not accomodate well for his learning style or gifting and for many years he struggled to believe in himself and flourish. Today he is one of the shining lights in Salvo leadership and heads up a creative and effective work in Noosa on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. He and Jac are some of our closest friends and I loved hearing his story on the podcast. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/35477475/tdest_id/2055146

09/03/2025

There are plenty of things to worry about and we cant fix everything. We need a healthy balance of concern and relinquishment of concern. What is within our control and what is not? In todays reading Paul shakes his clothes to symbolise his decision to stop trying to influence the Jews in Corinth. He had done all he could do and they were not his problem any more. Sometimes we need to do this too and just leave what is not within our circle of control. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/35506585/tdest_id/2055146

06/03/2025

Anneke and I met on the Camino in Spain last year and walked and shared together like family for over three weeks. Her fun, positivity and openness was heartwarming. She currently works as a bus driver and represents something of the wonderful variety of people from all walks of life you meet along the way. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/35418410/tdest_id/2055146

02/03/2025

We read in Acts 18 that Paul was a tentmaker. He did this to pay his own way, but also to model and demonstrate the values and culture of the new way of living he was on about. The way of Jesus. In my work with the Salvos it has often been when folks come alongside me in my everyday living - maybe working in a garden, cooking a meal or helping someone move into a new flat, that they get a glipse of what the Christian life is really like. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/35453935/tdest_id/2055146

27/02/2025

Norm was cared for as a baby by the Salvation Army in Belfast as his parents were no longer able to look after him. He came to Australia when he was 5 and was again loved and supported by the Salvos in Sydney. He became an officer and has just retired after 44 years of service, Norm and his wife wife Isobel recently ran a study tour of Greece and Turkey for 30 salvo leaders that I attended. His life is a testimony of love, service and hope. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/35123610/tdest_id/2055146

23/02/2025

If I were to be persuaded to a new way of thinking, the best way is for someone I trust to model and explain things in a compelling way. For me it was my friend Marty who inspired me to lose weight (8.6 kilos - no kidding!) and Joan from the Salvos church I grew up in who inspired me to embrace Christian Faith. Both lived out what they suggested! https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/35387125/tdest_id/2055146

20/02/2025

Lisa Wright had a tough start to life and ended up living in a caravan with a friend when she was just 15. Her life has been touched by abuse and neglect and drugs became a way to cope. Her rock bottom came when she ended up in jail. But this was the jolt that pushed her towards recovery. The Salvos did their thing and today she is 3 years sober and employed by the Salvos to help others. Its an inspiring story. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/35060365/tdest_id/2055146

16/02/2025

Last week I was privileged to serve the flood ravaged communities of Ingham with the Salvos. It's a devastating situation and people are really hurting and weary from the long hot and heartbreaking clean up and the reality of so much loss. However, as in almost all dreadful circumstances there are lessons to learn and opportunities to grasp that we don't have in times of ease. Seeing everyone work together to help was one of them. What a powerhouse of love and support this team was able to provide. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/35264955/tdest_id/2055146

13/02/2025

My special friend Wendy Gale Passed away not long after I did this interview in 2024.

She had a huge impact on my life as a young man growing up at Camberwell Salvos. She was intelligent, honest and safe to talk to about anything. Her last employment was with the Salvos as the Victorian state manager of our Doorways welfare service. I spoke with her husband Norm and he is happy for this episode to be aired again in her memory. I am so sad Wendy is no longer with us, as she was one of my favourite humans! https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/28353545/tdest_id/2055146

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