Good morning, listeners. Today we turn our attention to an issue that is deeply personal, yet profoundly important to our families, communities and nation: suicide prevention. In recent years, we have elevated mental health and wellness as matters of national concern. However, alongside those developments, recent deaths by suicide remind […]
Continue readingEpisode 36-2026 – The Necessity for Repentance
Good morning all, I hope you are well. This week we will be reading from the Book of the Prophet Joel as we try to underscore God’s call for us to repent. Hence, our focus for today is “The Necessity for Repentance”. As we have been observing the stae of […]
Continue readingChanging The Narrative on Suicide with guest Dr. Donovan Thomas
Good morning and welcome to Moment of Hope. Every year on September 10th the world observes World Suicide Prevention Day. The international theme for 2024-2026 is “Changing The Narrative on Suicide“, with the call to action “Start The Conversation“. Today we are extending that thought with our focus “Changing The […]
Continue readingEpisode 35-2026 – Unchanged Realities in Changing Times
This morning we conclude our series which highlights the fact that in our human experience we are constantly faced with changes. We have said we face two things, the reality of change and the unchanged realities. In the face of our changes Jesus Christ remains the only constant. He is […]
Continue readingJoy and Happiness with guest Dr. Ijah Thompson
Good morning and welcome to Moment of Hope. This morning we want to focus on Joy and Happiness. In today’s world happiness can feel elusive, like something we are constantly chasing but never fully grasping. Psychology teaches us that happiness involves our mental wellbeing, emotional resilience and positive relationships. Experts […]
Continue readingEpisode 34-2026 – Unchanged Realities in Changing Times
We continue to pursue our focus this morning as it relates to Change and Newness. Ever so often, we come up with something new. It is usually hailed and promoted as a game-changer. The discoverer or inventor receives recognition or reward, and oftentimes people swear by this new invention. Very […]
Continue readingWhen The Village is Wounded: Supporting Children in Dysfunctional Communities with guest Simone Sharrier
Good morning listeners, it is so good to be back with you this morning. The African proverb says it takes a village to raise a child. But what happens when the village itself is wounded? What happens when the community meant to nurture becomes a place of neglect, trauma and […]
Continue readingEpisode 33-2026 – Unchanged Realities in Changing Times
For the past two weeks, we have kept a focus on new things. The fact is, we are a people with a great fascination with the new. We have seen a wide range of developments in a number of areas for which we celebrate newness. Let us reflect on John’s […]
Continue readingEvery Language Matters with guest John Roomes
Good morning and welcome to Moment of Hope. As Jamaica celebrates Emancipation and Independence we remember that freedom is more than just breaking of chains. It is about the restoration of dignity, identity and voice. Today, we ask a simple but profound question. Can people truly be free if they […]
Continue readingEpisode 32-2026 – Unchanged Realities in Changing Times
As we continue our reflections, let us refer to St. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 4 and verses 12-17. When our Lord came to earth, He found a world in crisis. Mankind was in all sorts of difficulties. As it was then, so it is now. The scope of mankind’s dilemma spawned […]
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