ADM For Jesus For Women

24/10/2026

This October for Mental Health Month, Sarah Condie shares reflections that explore simple, practical ways to care for our mental wellbeing, strengthen our relationships, and deepen our walk with God. To hear more from Sarah, Follow ADM on Facebook. ADM equips and empowers women through theological education, compassionate ministries and public gospel witness. Find out more: https://www.deaconessministries.org.au

23/10/2026

'𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘺𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧, 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳...' – Psalm 131:2

Our feelings are an important part of who we are as humans. But they don’t define us and we don’t have to let them control us. One of the most helpful things I’ve learnt is to recognise when I’m angry and how to manage this.

Sometimes, our emotions, particularly anger happen when we are tired and hungry. Recognising this connection can help significantly. Here are a few things that have helped me manage strong feelings particularly anger:

• Notice what I’m feeling

• Take some steps that can help you calm down. These might include breathing, taking a break by removing yourself from a situation, do some vigorous exercise, or listen to some calming music. A good place to start is to ask yourself, what have you done in the past that’s helped you calm down?

• Once you are calmer, some self-reflection can help – what triggered this? how could I respond differently, clearly and calmly? (this might be harder to do)

• Talking to someone outside the situation might help;

• If you have hurt someone by an outburst of strong emotion, such as anger, apologise and ask for forgiveness

Managing my emotions took me much time, but it’s a skill worth working on – it helps everything!

– 𝒮𝒶𝓇𝒶𝒽

23/10/2026

This October for Mental Health Month, Sarah Condie shares reflections that explore simple, practical ways to care for our mental wellbeing, strengthen our relationships, and deepen our walk with God. To hear more from Sarah, Follow ADM on Facebook. ADM equips and empowers women through theological education, compassionate ministries and public gospel witness. Find out more: https://www.deaconessministries.org.au

22/10/2026

𝘌𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥, 𝘯𝘰 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘫𝘰𝘺 – Proverbs 14:10

𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭?

People often ask whether journaling is worth the effort. It is! It not only helps clear a noisy mind from lots of thoughts and ruminating or recurring thoughts, but it also gives you a way of slowing your thoughts down.

Writing slows our thoughts down.

It helps us process emotions instead of carrying them around all day.

Your journal doesn't need beautiful handwriting or perfect grammar.

It just needs honesty. These questions might help you if you're not sure where to start

✍ What happened today?

✍ How am I feeling?

✍ What am I grateful for?

✍ What am I praying about?

✍ What do I need to let go of?

Sometimes clarity comes after we write, not before.

Today's challenge: Spend ten minutes writing whatever is going on in your mind.

– 𝒮𝒶𝓇𝒶𝒽

22/10/2026

ADM Conversations with Sarah Condie, former Co-Director of the Mental Health Institute and Jeanie Schwarz. Watch more at our ADM YouTube channel (Anglican Deaconess Ministries) and listen wherever you get your podcasts. ADM equips and empowers women through theological education, compassionate ministries and public gospel witness. Find out more: https://www.deaconessministries.org.au

21/10/2026

What happens in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life can shape their future for years to come. In this episode of ADM Conversations, Jeanie Schwarz speaks with Sarah Condie, former Co-Director of the Mental Health and Pastoral Care Institute, about why this critical period, from conception to a child’s second birthday, deserves greater attention from parents, churches, and communities.

Drawing on her experience as a mother, pastor, and mental health advocate, Sarah shares practical insights into fostering healthy attachment, supporting new parents, building resilience, strengthening marriages, and recognising the signs of postnatal depression. She also explains how churches can play a vital role in helping families feel connected, supported, and equipped during one of life's most significant transitions.

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, church leader, or someone who cares about helping children flourish, this conversation offers encouragement, wisdom, and practical ideas for giving children the best possible start in life. Watch it here >>

What happens in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life can shape th...

21/10/2026

This October for Mental Health Month, Sarah Condie shares reflections that explore simple, practical ways to care for our mental wellbeing, strengthen our relationships, and deepen our walk with God. To hear more from Sarah, Follow ADM on Facebook. ADM equips and empowers women through theological education, compassionate ministries and public gospel witness. Find out more: https://www.deaconessministries.org.au

20/10/2026

𝘐 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦; 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭. – Psalm 139:14

𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘴𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘚𝘰𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦. – John 3:16

Whose voice do you listen to? There are so many voices that speak into our self-identity: shame, your ugly, not good enough, not done enough...or can you hear the Lord's voice speak to you with such tenderness: Scripture says, we are fearfully and wonderfully made (Ps. 139:13-14), we are precious in God's sight (Is. 43:4), and we are his handiwork, created in Christ (Eph. 2:10). In other words, our achievements are not the source of our worth. Our identity is rooted in Christ. “He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17. Why not spend a week on each verse, reading it, thinking about it and let this truth fill your mind. These truths are how the Lord sees you - He loves you.

– 𝒮𝒶𝓇𝒶𝒽

16/10/2026

How should Christians think about assisted dying?

In NSW, voluntary assisted dying is now part of our legal and medical landscape. For Christians, this raises complex questions about suffering, compassion, autonomy, public law, pastoral care and hope.

On Wednesday 21 October, Rev. Dr Andrew Errington will lead a three-hour Professional Development session on Christian Ethics and Assisted Dying.

The session will explore Christian thinking about euthanasia and assisted su***de, survey the current situation in NSW, and consider Christian responses — including areas where Christians may disagree.

It will also help us think about the difference between what we hope for from public law and what we expect as individuals.

Come if you want to think carefully, biblically and pastorally about one of the most significant ethical issues facing Christians today.

Learn more and register → https://events.humanitix.com/life-in-a-complex-world-ethics-for-christians?c=adm-socials

16/10/2026

This October for Mental Health Month, Sarah Condie shares reflections that explore simple, practical ways to care for our mental wellbeing, strengthen our relationships, and deepen our walk with God. To hear more from Sarah, Follow ADM on Facebook. ADM equips and empowers women through theological education, compassionate ministries and public gospel witness. Find out more: https://www.deaconessministries.org.au