021 - Contentment when life is tough. With Kate Morris, Mary O'Brien and Jess Habib.

This episode was recorded live at the Mothers Union Sydney Seminar on February 27, 2026 at St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney. In the final session of the day, Harriet Connor hosted a panel of three guests about finding contentment when life is tough. Our guests were Kate Morris, who is raising two neurodivergent children, Jess Habib, who lives with a chronic illness and Mary O'Brien, who has seen adult children wander from the faith. Our guests shared with honesty and genuine faith about the lessons their tough times have taught them about themselves, God and Christian community. Whether you are walking through a tough time, or whether you are seeking to support someone who is, you will find this conversation deeply encouraging.

Note: Due to a technical issue on the day of the seminar, the sound quality of some speakers is not at our usual standard.

Links:
Parenting in God's Family Volume 2: More Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Issues, which includes a chapter by Kate Morris on 'Neurodivergent families can't do it all (no family can!)'.

'An Extraordinary Normal', Kate Morris' Substack.

'Neurodiversity in the family of God' webinar by Kate Morris and Dave Whittingham.

Growing Faith: articles and resources to encourage and equip Christian parents and carers. Related articles:
'Parenting with a chronic illness' by Rebecca Sharley and Jess Habib.

Mothers Union Sydney.
Watch all the talks from the 2026 Seminar 'The Joy of Enough'.
Listen to talks from previous seminars on Soundcloud.

Theme music: Soul's Getting Wet by Ali Maegraith. Produced by Ali Maegraith and Gerard Masters. Available on SoundCloud.