‘Coming to this course with a reasonably positive experience of mental health, I feel the benefit is not so much to me personally, but to be able to understand and help/support others who are dealing with these issues, and therefore be more released to express the love of Jesus to others.’

Toby, 62

‘I really appreciate the Leaders for how welcoming and safe they made the Heart session feel. The Leaders made sure everyone had time and space to speak. I was feeling a bit shy at the beginning but felt validated and encouraged by the Leaders to share my thoughts and answers.’

Kim, 23

‘All top quality speakers and topics! Made it even more significant because they were talking from personal experience and gave hope into situations.’

Andrew, 30

‘It was a great blend of teaching, discussion and personal reflection with God speaking throughout. The course gave me lift during a difficult season I am going through. The Zoom calls each Monday evening always gave me encouragement. The Worship had a calming influence on me and helped me transition from working into being with God and on the course. The Soul sessions are really worthwhile having as you can go a bit deeper in discussions and assess where you are at during the course.’

Dan, 46

‘For me the highlight of the course were definitely the heart sessions. It’s not always easy in everyday life to have conversations about the topics we covered. Especially for me talking in depth about emotional and mental health with certain family or friends is very challenging. Therefore, to have a space to discuss and share about these topics was so refreshing. Also having a group and group leaders that were so open, honoring, kind and encouraging was so amazing. I can see a massive difference in myself and my emotional wellbeing since the beginning of the course. I am much more self-compassionate and able to care for, and prioritise, my emotional wellbeing, compared to how I was before this course started. Understanding that all our emotions are a gift from God and that they ultimately bring us closer to Him, has been one of the greatest revelations I have ever experienced. This course has brought me even closer to God!’

Claire, 26