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April May Gems - Jun 17 2025 ep52 - Art of Arrow Bouncing - We're Talking Hurt and Offence( 0:32:30)
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I hope my words are helpful to you today on this episode and bring you hope because you know sometimes, words can do the opposite. They can bring pain. They can be like arrows aimed right at our heart. They can penetrate and embed themselves and really, really hurt.
Tonight I wanna share the art of arrow bouncing.
I also ask the question: Do you think there’s a difference between hurt and offence? And: What do we do with these?
Arrows can come in many forms by the way, not just words. Actions or even inactions, like broken promises or being excluded or being bullied can pierce our heart too. Some of these arrows can be intentionally aimed like in the form of some kind of abuse or they can be completely unintentional like a trauma from a tragedy, such as the unexpected death of close loved one or destruction of a relationship. Arrows can even be a disappointment, something that just didn’t go the way you’d hoped or planned.
Be encouraged as I share steps that I’ve taken to enable me to become an arrow bouncer. I hope you can become one too.
Published: 17/06/2025 7:30:00 p.m.
April May Gems - Jun 03 2025 ep51 - Can We Enter a Second Time into our Mothers Womb to be Re-Born (Good One Nico!)( 0:28:24)
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Have you ever felt like you just wish you could go back, like in time and be re born? Like start life over? A ‘take two’ / try again? Make it all different. Better! Well, I have. As in, I have felt like that. So, I did. I started over. It was an actual event that happened and it was so significant I recorded the date and called it my second birth-day!
It was quite a wee while after my rebellious teen-aged years, when on any given Friday night I could be seen climbing into nightclub windows and so that I wouldn’t get caught sneaking in without paying, I’d draw a fake entry stamp on my wrist with a ‘nico pen.’ That’s what we called them back in the 80s. They were kind of like a sharpie I guess and they were black. A black Nico.
Such was the colour of the sky when a guy, I like to call Nico, came along one night, ‘under the cover of night time,’ thousands of years ago, to ask the hip rabbi of the day a few important questions and one of his questions was, “Can we enter a second time into our mothers womb to be born, like all over again?” (Good one Nico!)
Weird question. But the answer, surprisingly, if you have ears to hear, is not so weird.
Be encouraged as you listen to this episode and know that your slate CAN be wiped clean and you actually can start over just like a brand new baby. But be ready, there’s a whole new world to see with those new eyes!
Published: 4/06/2025 1:00:00 p.m.
April May Gems - May 20 2025 ep50 - EPISODE 50 JUBILEE (The 5.0 Prize Give Away Episode) ( 0:28:51)
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Wahanga rima tekau! That’s right, episode number 50 - celebrating the April May Gems Radio Show and Podcast JUBILEE!
To thank YOU for your support, I’d like to offer you the chance to WIN some 50th Episode celebration presents so be sure to tune in and have a listen to the 5.0 list of fave songs from the last 50 episodes, including one from the Extra Terrestrial episode, one from the epic ‘on location episode’ concert in Christchurch, of course a track from the "Project of Love" dude (who produces a song every week!) plus a ‘beautiful’ tune from our very own local Nelsonian talent, Joy Gutschlag, from local band “Home Sweet Homies” and of course my all time fave LD makes the list with her Kaleidoscope look on life.
Enjoy! Be encouraged. Be filled with hope and ... Be in it, to WIN it!
Published: 20/05/2025 7:30:00 p.m.
April May Gems - May 06 2025 ep49 - Jesus Sees - In Honour of My Mum (1950-2025)( 0:30:18)
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A few weeks ago I wrote two little words up on a huge whiteboard that was positioned on a wall, in a palliative care ward. Right in the middle of a bunch of quotes and nice sayings I wrote, just two small words. “Jesus sees.” The next day someone had rubbed those words out, from on that whiteboard. Only those two words. So, I wrote them up there again, and I continued to, every day that I walked onto that ward, until it stopped being rubbed out / written off.
Jesus sees.How easy it is, for us to just simply ‘write off’ those words, unless you absolutely know them to be your personal truth. Be inspired this episode, to open your spiritual eyes to the truth of what Jesus can show you! Be encouraged that He not only sees but He also shares what He sees. I dedicate this episode in honour of my Mum, in gratefulness to the sentiments and secrets she shared with me, while I visited her on that ward. I play a few of her fave beats in this episode too, including Fleetwood Mac and Kate Bush. Enjoy.
Published: 6/05/2025 7:30:00 p.m.
April May Gems - Apr 22 2025 ep48 - SCARS Interv with Jules Riding( 0:34:47)
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A few nights ago I had a dream. In the dream, a man by the name of Jules Riding (of whom I knew nothing about) was sitting across from me in the Fresh Fm Studios in Nelson. I woke up and emailed this Jules person and two days later, I was interviewing him, just hours before he shot off to Hokitika to begin his New Zealand Tour!
I had no idea he was a NZ household name, having produced 12 albums, two of which have been awarded 'Gospel Album of the Year' at the NZ Music Awards, nor did I know the depth of his compassion for those in need of hope, particularly those who are suffering with depression or wandering through life as though in a wilderness.
May this interview bless your heart. May his songs encourage you and his incredible story too! I consider it a privilege to have met this ‘man of my dreams’ (lol) in person and that I get to share him with all of you, right here, my faithful listeners. Enjoy.
Published: 22/04/2025 8:00:00 p.m.
April May Gems - Apr 08 2025 ep47 - Hope( 0:31:19)
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“I hope it all works out.” “I hope I’m gonna be ok.” “I hope things get better…” - Sheesh, that all sounds like a ‘pie in the sky kinda hope’ to me. The truth is that sometimes things don’t work out, no matter how much we ‘hope’ for them to and sometimes things really don’t feel ok and ‘we’ don’t feel ok and sometimes things just don’t appear to get any better and even if they do, it can sometimes take a really long time and no matter how much hope we can conjure up during that long journey it cannot quicken the process.
What can just hoping do? Well, I’ll tell you what hoping did for me. A big fat nothing that’s what! Because hope in and of itself, in my experience is pointless. It’s just like a feeling and feelings in my hormonal body and mind, fluctuate and change, while changing nothing! Hope to me was just a feeling. Until one day, I found the real hope. Hope that is solid, that I believe we can each choose to put our trust in, so that even if things are not ok and even if things don’t turn out like we plan or dream or wish they would and even if situations are taking ages and ages to ‘get better’ - even if they don’t get better, this hope, is like a concrete anchor that can help us feel so secure. It’s big and it’s capable and it’s super strong.
Strong enough to hold us firm and calm us, giving us peace and keeping us still and steady and grounded, especially in the midst of turmoil or even, tragedy. This hope, that I liken to an anchor has the capacity to be embedded super deep (if we let it) and it can enable us to withstand the storms AND the waves – no matter how big they are. This hope, He's a person.
Published: 8/04/2025 8:00:00 p.m.
April May Gems - Mar 25 2025 ep46 The Love Letter( 0:27:12)
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An old brown envelope...addressed to you! What do you do? Open it of course! Or in this case, I'll do the honours and I'll just let it be read out loud to you so you can hear the words and hopefully, let them soak in, to your heart and be blessed to know, just how loved you are. What about love after hurt? What if there is so much hurt in your past that your past can be symbolised as a monumental mountain that you know you could never, ever conquer, climb or 'get over' on your own. What if there was someone who is willing to 'give you a hand?' Someone who is standing, just waiting at the bottom of that mountain, and all you have to do is give Him, your hand. Would you? I did.
Been hurt? Be loved! Not just by any old love. There's a different kind of love that is not only possible, it's attainable and available, even after hurt, along with that hand. So, what are you waiting for?
Published: 25/03/2025 7:30:00 p.m.
April May Gems - Mar 11 2025 ep45 Choosing Joy Despite Circumstances - International Happiness Day( 0:31:19)
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Who on earth came up with the idea of a Worldwide International Day of Happiness? Well, I can tell you it was someone who was born into a circumstance that most of us would not likely wish for! The idea of this International Happiness Day was suggested however, to ‘increase’ happiness. - Go figure! Anyhow, the United Nations accepted the proposal and so now, it’s a thing! Celebrating happiness, all over the globe, every March. And its aim? Well, to make people around the world realise the importance of happiness “within their [own] lives,” of course! And that’s what I want to talk about today. Happiness, within life, whatever that life looks like. Your life, whatever it may bring.
So, what if your life is indeed one big ball of sad? Happiness, in all honesty may seem unreachable, or to some, even unthinkable. Is finding the happy amidst dreadful circumstances even achievable? What is it? What does it look like? How do we make it last? How can we capture it so we can endure through the tough times, with it?
Perhaps there is something deeper than just ‘temporary happy’ or ‘faking’ the happy. An inner joy, that is inexpressible. Indescribable. Unspeakable. A continual joy that brings real strength for times of weakness, or even grief! And a peace that surpasses all understanding, amidst a sad circumstantial season or despite a dire situation. I found it. You can too.
Published: 11/03/2025 8:00:00 p.m.
April May Gems - Feb 25 2025 ep44 Pink Floyd Special - If You Don't Eat Your Meat You Can't Have Any Pudding!( 0:30:1)
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On location for the PINK FLOYD Orchestrated World tour – ECLIPSE, in Christchurch NZ, I do declare faithful listener, that I “WISH YOU WERE HERE!”. I ask… “Have you become COMFORTABLY NUMB?” as I ponder the bricks that we build, that create THE WALL’s in our life, likely to protect our own hearts but that ultimately shut the very one that can heal it, out.
I also ask if you believe that “IF YOU DON’T EAT YOUR MEAT, YOU CAN'T HAVE ANY PUDDING?” As in, do you have the view of life that if you are a goody goody and eat all your meat, (so to speak) that you will get rewarded with some ‘pudding’ one day, as in - you will get to sit on that fluffy white cloud and play a harp in Heaven (or something like that) perhaps? – Oh, but if you are naughty, and I mean on any ‘little white lie’ level, then some far-away fantasy, lightning-bolt striking God might just one day strike you down instead?
Let me encourage you in the midst of some Pink Floyd classics, on this episode, to not be like a “LOST SOUL, SWIMMING IN A FISH BOWL” but to know the truth. Be encouraged also, to reach out to a love that never ends and never runs dry or to reach out to someone else who may be hiding behind a mask. Stop to chat. Create some space and time. Can you “TELL A SMILE FROM A VEIL?” or “BLUE SKIES FROM PAIN?”
God bless you as you listen and be filled with hope today.
This episode is dedicated to my husband, the biggest Pink Floyd fan I know. Happy Belated Christmas Darlink.
Published: 25/02/2025 3:53:27 p.m.
April May Gems - Feb 11 2025 ep43 Celebrating World Radio Day( 0:30:6)
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Coming to you on location in HOKITIKA on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, for their Annual Living Waters Music Festival, I share a few 'fun facts' about radio on yet another annual celebration – The International Day of Radio aka "World Radio Day!". For example … Have you ever wondered what a Brooklyn navy yard’s wireless operator (who was copying morse code one day) heard through his headphones, when the very first voice recording was transmitted over the airwaves in 1907 - from over 10kms away?!
I admit this show is a little noisy with the musos playing in the background but it was such a great day out for families and people of all ages, with food trucks, hay bales for seats and lots of dancing, bands and stand-alone singers, as well as lots of story-teller's and one radio host (lol) bringing you a little hope amidst all the buzz.
I also share my story. How did I end up on the radio? Well, I think it really all started with Jellybeans! I also share the vision of my local community radio station, FreshFM - a station by the people, for the people, and about the people - powered by the passion of people, all of us being locals living and breathing the same (but different) experiences, as you!
I hope you enjoy the show and the songs I play on this episode, ranging from decades ago to a brand spanking new one, at just a couple months old.
Enjoy, be encouraged and be filled with hope.
Published: 11/02/2025 7:30:00 p.m.
April May Gems - Jan 28 2025 ep42 - Interesting People with Fascinating Stories - Project of Love( 0:31:33)
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Do you feel like you’re living under a cloud of gloom? Like there’s a big blackness lingering over you? Well, don’t lose hope. There's some wonderful wise words that were written long ago that can be like a life-line to you, if you let them. They were for Xander Stok, a Dutch man who ‘once upon a time’ (and up until just a few years ago) was living it up as a very famous musician in a devilish, rock and roll, dream life as front man for the band “The New Shining” (literally named after that scary Stephen King book!) However, behind the face of fame he also lived a very real nightmare, for twenty years, suffering with a very deep depression which was like living in a void where things like joy, laughter, happiness and life itself became abstract concepts. All he felt was an emptiness, “like a cloud of gloom and a shadow of death.”
Those ancient words say this:-“He will remove the cloud of doom, the shadow of death...” Maybe youre feeling like you’re in a ‘fed up with life' kind of state, like Xander was, or you feel like you’re living under a similar heavy weight, that you just can’t seem to ‘lift off’ of yourself, by yourself. It’s too dark, or too heavy. Maybe you struggle with addictions and you, like Xander feel like youre so far gone. Well I’m here to tell you that you’re not. Be encouraged by this story and the songs from Xander Stok’s Project of Love. (This episode also includes a belated message from Sherlie who was interviewed in episode 38.)
Published: 28/01/2025 8:00:00 p.m.
April May Gems - Jan 14 2025 ep41 - Feed on the Good Stuff and Be Filled, with Hope( 0:27:18)
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What are Russel Brand, Justin Bieber and Bear Grylls doing on my news feed? And why would I personally telephone18 politicians? I mean, are there any good, honest, trustworthy politicians out there, speaking up for the people? And here’s a thought – If you sponsor a child, does your money even get to them?
Tonight’s episode is a bit of a continuation of the last one where I hope to encourage you to seek out politicians, organisations, radio and TV stations, songs and clips and shows, artists, instagrammer’s, facebook posters and podcasters - even via some not so widely known outlets and platforms where good news sharers CAN be found. Even the old email inbox can be filled with new ‘subscribed to’ content so, be encouraged to make good choices, seek, find and feed on the good stuff and be filled, with hope.
Speaking of seeking, know this – “you are not hidden and there’s never been a moment that you’ve been forgotten. You’re not hopeless or defenceless. [God will] be your shelter and your armour and He will never stop marching to reach you. He’ll even send out an army to rescue you.” (from some good, hope filled lyrics by Lauren Daigle)
Published: 14/01/2025 8:00:00 p.m.
April May Gems - Dec 31 2024 ep40 - Happy New Year! 2025, It's Great to be Alive! But is it really?( 0:26:52)
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Wars, rumours of wars, economic crisis and unrests around the world, personal and financial hardships, stress and mental illness at an all-time high, confused and angry kids, controversial curriculums in schools, heightened crime, constant government changes, protests, Artificial Intelligence, radical offence, people being cancelled… Are you curbed to the idea that this life, in 2025 is NOT a great time to be alive? Well, I think it depends on what you’re looking at.
Do you remember the kaleidoscope? That toy with the magical displays of different colours. You could spin it around and new patterns would emerge and it was just so mysteriously wonderful! You know, it’s just a cardboard tube that’s full of lots of shiny bits of plastic and little mirrors but its beautiful because of all the light bouncing off of it all. One can truly be so mesmerised by these magical moments of wonder.
I feel like a child sometimes, in a world that’s full of big, mean people - with no control, over a lot of what’s going on around me and soon enough I can feel like things are looking, pretty dark - but then I remember that I can choose to look at the colourful things instead, all of the sweet patterns, the good things that other people are doing, creating or difference-making in the world, to make life, better. I can choose to look and see where or who the light is bouncing off of. Honestly, if you look… they’re everywhere.
Published: 31/12/2024 7:30:00 p.m.
April May Gems - Dec 17 2024 ep39 - Top Ten Tips, Tricks & Traditions for a Meaningful Christmas( 0:31:28)
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Long-gone are the days when “Get your stocking out” meant to pull out the biggest sock you could find, from inside your undies drawer, ready to wake up on Christmas morning with an orange stuffed in the toe part, plus a red netted bag of nuts that you couldn’t really eat unless you had a nutcracker (or muscles that no six-year-old had), a few lollies and some coins and one special light up or moving toy of some description.
Gone also, are the days when I was grinchy, grumpy, Mumma bear with Christmas tree OCD! Oh, how things have changed. Times have changed. But some things are timeless and worthy of staying around for Christmas.
Today on this episode, I share my top ten tips, tricks and traditions for a meaningful Christmas, so grab a pencil and come count down with me from ten to One with a capital O. Speaking of capital letters, who decided to put that big ol’ X in Christmas?
Published: 17/12/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
April May Gems - Dec 03 2024 ep38 - Everyone Needs a Mentor - What About One Who Witnessed A Miracle?( 0:31:14)
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Meet my mentor - Sherlie, from a town way down, in the deep south-west of Australia (though ‘home’ is always New Zealand!) Sherlie, once upon a time, had “no goals, no thought of God, ample money, a couple of properties, was indulging in all sorts of adventures, parties and world travel and ticked all the ‘happy, fun’ boxes but, she shares, there was a void, an empty feeling inside of her that even new age meetings, that were full of people of all ages, searching for that missing piece, couldn’t help. Could a friend with a book about Creation really lead her to a simple A, B, C of enlightenment? Sounds easy right? Well, her deep longing met with her stubbornness and Sherlie says she went through choking and screaming before she surrendered to the love and acceptance that was on offer for her. Her very powerful spiritual encounter came with “a warm bright light and…peace!” It’s a remarkable, encouraging and powerful testimony.
Sherlie also shares of the incredible story that followed, of her Dad, in his 70’s, given 3 months to live due to emphysema, caused by decades of smoking. He experienced a true miracle in his trackies and slippers and even in his grumpy state, ‘with his feet like cement’ his surrender to Jesus came with the gift of freedom from medication, freedom from the nicotine addiction and 7 more years of life - and at the end of it all, ultimate peace.
Sherlie has been a great mentor to me and a pleasure to interview. My favourite quote of hers in this episode is this: “God wants His children back!” Be inspired. Believe.
Published: 3/12/2024 7:30:00 p.m.
April May Gems - Nov 19 2024 ep37 - From the Wide Road of Destruction to Walking by Faith( 0:33:34)
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Was Michael Jackson even real? How do you know? Were there witnesses? In the midst of the tall palm trees on the sunny location of Townsville QLD, I chat to a boy named Troy. Troy came from a crazy, dysfunctional, abusive childhood and by age 14 had attended 13 schools, felt neglected, rejected, friendless and angry and was diagnosed with a neurological condition which led him on to a life of drugs and crime.
By age 16 he was jailed for serious, violent crimes. Troy lived on the streets and was a drug addict for 11 years, burying four of his best mates by age 30. Troy says “I just wanted to die.” Troy says he decided to go to a church “to look for hot chicks” but God had a different plan for him. He ended up jamming with Christian musos as a drummer.
Troy’s ‘walking by faith’ journey, has been long and deep and he speaks openly on this episode of the depths of understanding, deep revelations, personal supernatural encounters and experiences and a relevance from God that he says “changed him as a person,” including the simple art of gratitude that changed his perception of his circumstances, his behaviour and his thoughts. Be encouraged as you listen to Troy’s story and know this – Michael Jackson was a real person!
Published: 19/11/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
April May Gems - Nov 05 2024 ep36 - Big Boys Don't Cry (Men and Tears)( 0:30:39)
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Today, in the sunny location of Townsville QLD, I get to have a good old Aussie chin-wag with a true blue Australian male about men and tears, on this episode titled “Big Boys Don’t Cry.” I guess I’m asking the questions – Do big boys cry? Do we as a society, let them? I mean, is it really allowed or is it taboo, even frowned upon? Do we suddenly consider, “Oh my goodness my big strong man is actually a weakling,” if he admits he “got a bit of dust in his eye” while watching the notebook?
I also talk about one great man who cried, even in public. Now, I don’t mean great as in a ‘big strong man’ but a man who was all powerful, highly esteemed and called a King, the King of all Kings actually. A man with unlimited authority, that even broke the laws of the natural world and yet was also called ‘a man of sorrows.’ I want to reassure you in this episode that whatever gender you are, your tears matter. Actually, each one is treasured and ‘bottled’ so you don’t have to ‘bottle’ them yourself. Thank you to my special guest, a banana-bender ‘brother from another mother,’ for sharing today. I hope you are blessed by this heartfelt interview.
Published: 5/11/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
April May Gems - Oct 22 2024 ep35 - Feel Good Movies to Inspire Us( 0:30:33)
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There's nothing quite like sitting down with your family or friends, or even all by yourself, curling up on your couch with a bowl full of popcorn and some Maltesers and really enjoying a feel good movie that warms your heart. No full-on swearing or awkward sex scenes, just wholesome inspiration and maybe even a dose of hope. That’s what this episode is all about – reviewing a handful of these kinds of movies.
There are some war films, some biographical true stories, some romance flicks, a movie for the intellectual type and one that has been a little conversationally controversial (what with God showing up as a rather large "I'm just baking here in the kitchen" African-American woman - that later morphs into an old American Indian man, Jesus is introduced as a kind middle eastern wood-worker that says that "the church is a bureaucratic institution created by humans" and the Holy Spirit appears to be portrayed as a mysterious Asian gardening girl. #TheShack.)
Then, I’ve even thrown in a fun Christmas musical starring the legendary rap artist Lecrae and Joel Smallbone from 4K&C that hit the big screens just last year. You might want to grab a pen and paper during this episode or open up your notes app as some of these beauties will be worth jotting down.
April May, author and founder of April May Gems and mother of five, is passionate about sharing her stories to encourage and inspire others and to restore hearts that are in need of hope.
Published: 22/10/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
April May Gems - Oct 08 2024 ep34 - Pure As Gold - A Purity Principle Story for Preteens( 0:29:19)
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Dreams. You know how they're usually chaotic, nothing really makes sense, people act super weird and everything is just really bizarre, with crazy stuff going on, and when you wake up its like, “Ahh … What the heck did I just watch”… right?
Well this was different! I actually dreamed an entire, fully comprehensible 'cartoon' and it's being created into an actual book right now. It stars a kind and loving, Master Goldsmith who gives a young girl a pure, perfect, untarnished, flawless, immaculate piece of precious gold with the hopeful request that she keep it hidden, in a secret place until one very, special day – the Day of the Big Exchange. It also features the girl as a teenager, showing deep regret, that she’d not taken heed to the Master Goldsmiths heartfelt instructions but instead, she’d laid her precious piece of gold out on display and this results in her gold being lost forever.
Thankfully the Master Goldsmith is kind and forgiving but pure gold is not easy to come by. However, regret can lead to redemption and restoration, healing and hope. This is a Purity Principle story for Mums, Grandmas and Aunty's to give to their pre teen, not just as a keepsake book to treasure, but as a 'conversation starter!' Thanks for coming on the journey!
Published: 8/10/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
April May Gems - Sep 24 2024 ep33 - The Baby Who Went Straight to Heaven( 0:29:23)
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Do you believe in Heaven? If so, how do we get there? Tune in to this, the final episode of the ‘mini-series of book review’s’ we’ve been airing – the books that birthed the April May Gems Show!
As we head in to the month of October – which is “Infant Loss Awareness month,” what better time to share this precious story in the hope you might be inspired to get a copy of this book and give it away.
Either to a ‘little person’ who is grieving, following the death of a loved one (particularly through miscarriage or stillbirth) or a ‘big person’ who works alongside such little hearts that need hope and comfort during their time of loss (such as a funeral celebrant, a kindergarten teacher, a primary school chaplain, a counsellor or a midwife.)
The book is a hard-cover rhyming story with big, bold, hand drawn illustrations and features a page to write and some pages to colour.
It’s on sale throughout October 2024 at a 70% price cut. Find it at www.aprilmaygems.com
Published: 24/09/2024 5:28:21 p.m.
April May Gems - Sep 10 2024 ep32 - Petals in the Wasteland( 0:30:29)
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What’s behind all those doors…?
Tessa can tell you. She walked through each one of them. She found rescue, from hard circumstances, healing from emotional pain, acceptance, unconditional love and hope for her future. She found freedom from fear, of things like financial lack and even ageing. She was freed from the curse of harsh words and from burdens and baggage that caused endless worry and tears. She also found chocolate cake, rainbows and daffodils, a bit of magic, teeny, tiny words that say “I love you” and lots of dancing!
“Petals in the Wasteland” is a novel, a love story, a journey of healing…and in this AMG episode, we’ll look at the brief ‘blow your mind’ overview of how this book came to be, an explanation of its weird epilogue plus sneak peek “pocket size previews” of every one of its ‘real-life experience’ chapters.
Also in this episode, there’s some vulnerable honesty ‘coz mistakes were made writing this book. Being a novelist is a talent, that I don’t claim to be amazing at, so a rewrite of this wonderful bundle of true story’s – as a ‘memoir’ is on my list of things to do, but for now, “Petals in the Wasteland, the novel,” is on sale for around $10 for a limited time so head to www.aprilmaygems.com to grab your copy. Enjoy the book. Enjoy the episode.
Published: 11/09/2024 4:45:00 p.m.
April May Gems - Aug 27 2024 ep31 - He is Faithful from A to Z pt3( 0:31:36)
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Part 3 of our mini-series this episode. Our final chunk of synopsises of the remaining chapters of the 500+ page, inspiring book, called HE IS FAITHFUL FROM A TO Z that’s infused with hope, for you!
It’s true, personal, raw, real-life stories of triumph over trials, are written in easy-peasy, itty-bitty, bite-sized pieces, that I trust will inspire you, encourage you, uplift you and impart hope into your heart and also help guide you to where the victory lies, for whatever you might be going through, in your life.
Its alphabetical, having 26 chapters, and here in part 3, we take a sneak peek at each of the stories in letters S to Z. There’s bound to be something in here that will be relate-able to you.
If you like this show - you’ll like this book, so be encouraged as you listen to these quick final summary’s and maybe go grab your own copy of the book, at a crazy discount - less than the price of a coffee and cake, for a limited time only at www.aprilmaygems.com Be blessed.
Published: 27/08/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
April May Gems - Aug 13 2024 ep30 - He is Faithful from A to Z pt2( 0:30:51)
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We are continuing on with part 2, of our 3 part mini-series this episode, all about the books that birthed the program. HE IS FAITHFUL FROM A TO Z is the title of the first one. It’s a 500+ page doorstop of a book that’s infused with hope, for you! It’s alphabetical, 26 chapters, written in easy-peasy, itty-bitty, bite-sized chunks.
True, personal, raw, real life stories of triumph over trials, that I trust will inspire you, encourage you, uplift you and impart hope into your heart and also help guide you to where the victory lies, for whatever you might be going through, in your life. If you are a human being who lives on this planet, it will be relate-able to you. The stories are written just how they happened, not prettied up in any way – how I speak, is how I write, so if you like the show - you’ll like the book.
Today we begin in Chapter 11 and my hope is that you’ll be encouraged with every quick summary of each story covered in this, PART TWO. I also invite you to grab your own copy of the book, at a crazy discount - less than the price of a coffee and cake, for a limited time only. Be blessed
Published: 13/08/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
April May Gems - Jul 30 2024 ep29 - He is Faithful from A to Z pt1( 0:31:14)
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Kick starting a brand new year of the show with a mini series all about the books that birthed the program. HE IS FAITHFUL FROM A TO Z is the title of the first one we take a squiz at. It’s a 500+ page doorstop of a book that’s infused with hope, especially for you! It’s alphabetical, 26 chapters, written in easy-peasy, itty-bitty, bite-sized chunks.
True, personal, raw, real life stories of triumph over trials, that I trust will inspire you, encourage you, uplift you and impart hope into your heart and also help guide you to where the victory lies, for whatever you might be going through, in your life. If you are a human being who lives on this planet, it will be relate-able to you. The stories are written just how they happened, not prettied up in any way – how I speak, is how I write, so if you like the show, you’ll like the book.
Today we begin in Chapter 1 and my hope is that you’ll be encouraged with every quick summary of each story covered in this, PART ONE. I also invite you to grab your own copy of the book, at a crazy discount - less than the price of a coffee and cake, for a limited time only. Be blessed. www.aprilmaygems.com
Published: 31/07/2024 4:55:30 p.m.
April May Gems - Jul 16 2024 ep28 - God is Like Chips( 0:30:47)
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Sheila from Australia holds in her hand, an unopened, family sized bag of maple bacon, chunky cut, potato chips and in her best bonza Aussie accent, she sure could tell ya, all about how her mum told her that “these are THE BEST CHIPS EVA!” Sheila trusts her mum, coz she’s a ridgy-didge, true-blue, fair-dinkum, Aussie sheila herself, that “don’t tell no porkies!”
Beryl, a Kiwi born whiz kid also believes that this unopened bag of maple bacon, chunky cut, locally grown, potato chips are “THE best chips ever made!” – but not just because someone told her so. Oh no. She does not base her statement on ‘second hand information’ but on solid facts from a trusted source (ie:- the words on the back of the packet!)
Chrissy on the other hand, has never even seen a packet of chips before. She isn’t convinced by either of the girls’ so-called evidence but, she is curious…curious enough to want to hear the mega crunch for herself and experience personally, the fireworks of flavour going off inside of her own gob with every mouthful.
Mmmmmm….God is like chips! Taste and see…
April May, author and founder of April May Gems and mother of five, is passionate about sharing her stories to encourage and inspire others and to restore hearts that are in need of hope.
Published: 17/07/2024 5:11:43 p.m.
April May Gems - Jul 02 2024 ep27 - R R R R R Recap( 0:30:26)
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Happy birthday!!! Wow! One whole year of producing and podcasting the April May Gems Radio Show! So what shall we chat about on this, ONE YEAR milestone? Well how about a R R R – RECAP?! - If you missed an episode or wondered why such an episode was produced in the first place, join me on today’s show as we embark on the exciting journey together down memory lane to recap the shows AND the hope that (I hope) was imparted right smack bang into YOUR heart when they reached YOUR ears. And hey, if hope didn’t quite get to you - when these episodes aired, maybe this recap will light a new spark.
Not all, but most episodes are covered, including ARE YOU GOOD ENOUGH? SEASONS OF LIFE, ANGELS ARE FOR REAL, CARE FOR YOUR PUZZLED HEART, WHATS IN YOUR HAND? BEYOND THE CLOUDS, THE HEART HOLE OF FATHERLESSNESS, THE NOT SO UNSUNG HERO, HEAVEN, IS IT FOR REAL? And the EPIC LOVE STORY recorded at the Aukland Airport way back in episode number ONE, called WHEN THINGS DON’T GO TO PLAN! (plus a heap more…!)
Thank you for your support over the past 12 months. You are appreciated.
April May."
April May, author and founder of April May Gems and mother of five, is passionate about sharing her stories to encourage and inspire others and to restore hearts that are in need of hope.
Published: 2/07/2024 8:00:00 p.m.