Author: thesheisproject

NSW Young Australian of the Year – Genevieve’s Story

August 9, 2015 |

This week I had the privilege of interviewing a remarkable young woman, Genevieve Clay Smith. A filmmaker and social entrepreneur she is also the co-founder of not-for-profit organization Bus Stop Films, which teaches members of diverse and marginalized communities how to create short films that voice their experiences. A committed Christian, Genevieve’s work as an advocate for social justice and inclusion was recognized when she was named NSW Young Australian of the Year, 2015. An …

Dear Mr Neurologist – Alicia’s Story

August 5, 2015 |

published by thesheisproject

Dear Mr Neurologist, I know you were trying to be realistic. I know you were trying to spare us unnecessary expense. I know you were doing your job. And I know you were certain that your counsel was true. 15 years ago, my husband and I sat with you in a little room for 15 minutes. We brought to you our precious son with concerns about developmental delays. You gave him direct commands for 10 …

Grief, God and Love – Leonie’s Story

August 2, 2015 |

published by thesheisproject

I grew up in Nelson, New Zealand, the eldest of 11 children. I am sure that the role of eldest child helped shaped my purposeful and practical approach to life and I have never been afraid to speak my mind. My first job was working for New Zealand Telecom as a switchboard operator and so I guess you could say that I have been involved in connecting and communicating with people my whole life. My …

She Is A Pioneer – Tania’s Story

July 26, 2015 |

published by thesheisproject

It started at a prayer meeting. We were sitting in a circle of plastic chairs in the back room of our church. All the regulars are there: Laurel and Patricia – our praying matriarchs, Daryn the worship leader, our senior pastor Melinda and another dozen or so from church. We’d sung a few songs, listened to a devotional – we were halfway through. It came as a random thought in my head and my first impression was that …

She Is Fearless

July 26, 2015 |

published by thesheisproject

Born into Muslim families in Iran, it’s a miracle that Maryam and Marziyeh ever discovered the truth about Jesus, a man who is just another prophet in the eyes of Islamic believers. They grew up in separate cities but both women sensed at a young age that something was missing from their lives. They were thirsty for a relationship with God but they couldn’t seem to quench their thirst, even when they prayed to Allah …

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