Sandy Fernee - vegan, wildlife advocate and supporter of the arts.
Release Date: 04/14/2022
Stories of Hope
In 100 years, 2124, very few people will remember me or anything I have done. The only things that truly last are the seeds of God's eternal love we sow into the lives of others. Oh, and the repair I did on my compost tumbler!
info_outline Terri EstreichStories of Hope
Terri Estreich has been a store manager with the Salvos for over ten years. Her association with Bryce and the Brisbane Streetlevel Mission has been a wonderful part of that journey. The life story that got her to this place is filled with adventure, heartache and a surprising sort of destiny. #Salvos, #SalvationArmy, #StoriesOfHope
info_outline InfluenceStories of Hope
My family has been influenced recently by Taylor Swift. People are desperate to be in her physical presence. Who influences you and how do you influence others?
info_outline Rachael FarthingStories of Hope
I used to babysit Rachael when she was just a toddler and so have known and loved her like family for many years. She and her husband Phil are Salvo officers in Kempsey, but in many ways their defining ministry was in a challenging suburb of Mt Druitt in Western Sydney Called Bidwill. It's hard to measure how the love of a salvo officer impacts a life, but Rachael's ministry exemplifies this and her story will inspire you.
info_outline Obey God Not MenStories of Hope
The apostle Peter said this: "We must obey God rather than man". What seems best to the authorities or even to our families and friends, is not always the path we should take. My path has had all sorts of illogical twists and turns, but they have all made me the sort of Bryce I am today.
info_outline Nathan. House of HopeStories of Hope
Nathan lives in one of the Salvos houses of hope. It has been a game changer, as for the first time he has exited one of his many attempts at recovery through residential rehab into safety and stability.
info_outline Nathan WadeStories of Hope
Nathan experienced significant challenges from a very early age and has has spent the majority of his life feeling frustrated and angry. Using drugs has been a way to cope. It was't until recently that he was just sick of the life he was living and found his way to the Salvo's Fairhaven rehab which he says, saved his life. He is now doing well and making positive life choices. #Addiction, #DV, #MentalHealth, #Salvos, #SalvationArmy, #Faith, #Testimonies, #Stories, #LifeStory, #LivedExperience, #Biography, #Interview, #Conversation, #StoriesOfHope, #Podcast
info_outline HesitationsStories of Hope
The early followers of Jesus had varying success in sharing the message. Not everyone was keen to join up. Likewise today, people hesitate to join Christian Churches, but I'm not sure they reject it completely and I reckon God is still working out His purposes through their lives. #Salvos, #SalvationArmy, #StoriesOfHope
info_outline Geanette SeymourStories of Hope
Geanette Seymour is a retired Salvation Army officer who has held a number of top leadership appointments most recently heading up the Salvos International Social Justice Commission in New York. As a 16 year old, she left school and was the first woman ever to train as a chemist in an all male workforce of around 7000. She has learned the lessons suffering brings and has depth, humour and a kind sort of heart! She's a gem!
info_outline Deceit and DisingenuousnessStories of Hope
Two of the early followers of Jesus lied about how generous they were and were struck down dead for their trouble. Deceit and disingenuousness is a dreadful thing and destroys authentic community. Jamie Lee Curtis once posed without flash clothes or make up to confront the unreal body image culture of our time. By the way, disingenuousness is a big word I like to use so people might think I am more clever than I really am!
info_outlineThe lovely Sue and I did our Salvation Army training with Sandy Fernee back in 1993. Since then, she has studied Egyptian Archeology with a side subject of the history of witchcraft. She has become a vegan and a passionate advocate for the protection of wildlife and now works as the operations manager for an arts program that supports people with intellectual disabilities. She is quite interesting really!