In this informative message, Mark Conner speaks about how the sacred word can be a place where we experience God speaking to us and with us. This message includes a detailed overview as to how we got our Bible and how we can benefit most from it, including reading it as a regular spiritual practice.  Visit www.markconner.com.au for more information.

In this inspiring message, Mark Conner speaks about the centrality of spiritual experience to the Christian life, showing how the God that is beyond us, close to us, and within us, can be encountered in the ordinary aspects of our daily life. This message was given at Bayside Church in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday 18th February 2024. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au

In this practical message, given at Bayside Church on 10th December 2023, Mark Conner discusses the important topic of us and our work. This is the final part of a 5-part series called THRIVE.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au

In this message, given at Bayside Church in Melbourne in October 2023, Mark Conner continues his series on keys to thriving in life. Today he looks at the importance of relationships with other people, with a specific focus on handling criticism, conflict, and confrontation. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au

In this message, given at Bayside Church in Melbourne in July 2023, Mark Conner continues his series on keys to thriving in life. Today he looks at the important relationship we have with ourselves. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au

Wise people are open to and welcome feedback. That’s how they learn and grow. What about you? For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au

Learning to be appropriately assertive is an important part of relational intelligence.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au

There are various levels or circles of friendships. As we choose to reach out and be friendly with new acquaintances, the potential of developing more close friendships emerges.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au

Conflicts and disagreements are inevitable. Learning the art of a genuine apology is essential to healthy relationships.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au

Everyone needs and thrives on encouragement. Think about who you can encourage today.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au

Every one of us desires and needs acceptance. Giving that gift to other people, regardless of who they are, is a key ingredient in building healthy relationships. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au

Everyone gets angry from time to time. The key thing is what we do with our angry emotions. Learning to control and manage our anger is vital for healthy relationships.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au

Every relationship, team, or group has an atmosphere. It describes what it feels like to be in that space. By being aware of our own moods, we can ensure that we make a positive contribution to every environment we are a part of.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au

Trust is the glue in any relationship. In this episode, Mark Conner shares a number of things we can do to build trust. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au

People hurt and offend us all the time. Learning to forgive releases a healing process inside of us, ensuring that bitterness doesn’t become poison in our own souls. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au

Learning to 'speak the truth in love' is an essential skill in every relationship. In this episode, Mark Conner shares insights about confronting in a constructing manner. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au

Learning to communicate love to the special people in our world in a language they understand is essential to healthy relationships.  For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au

The level of openness in a relationship determines the level of closeness. Authenticity is attractive and helps build strong friendships. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au

Empathy is learning to 'feel with' someone else - seeing life from their perspective. It is seeking to understand before being understood and it is vital to healthy relationships. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au

Emotional intelligence is the ability to be aware of and control our moods, as well as learn to get along with a large variety of people. In the workplace, it is twice as important as technical skills and IQ. For more information, visit www.markconner.com.au