"My 'Why Don't We' identity was all I had." - Jonah Marais S17E10

Jonah Marais rose to fame as one-fifth of pop group Why Don’t We, building a global fanbase before legal issues forced the band into hiatus in 2022. Since then, he’s been redefining his identity beyond the group and found a faith that's alerted his artistic ambition. Jonah will bring The Dreamer To…

"Blindness wasn't going to define me," - Matt Formston S17E09

Australian Para-Athlete Matt Formston lost 95 percent of his vision at just five years old. Determined not to let his disability define him, he went on to become a champion cyclist and surfer, was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2025 and now leads and trains global executive busines…

"Marriage and kids aren't needed to have a fulfilling life." - Sheree Joseph S17E08

By 2030, it’s estimated 45 percent of women will be single and child free. It a contrast to previous generations where marriage and kids was the expected norm, but for many reasons a lot of women aren’t in the relationships they were brought up to assume were guaranteed. Sydney author Sheree Josep…

Rachel Khoo: "The Little Paris Kitchen brought the world to my door," - S17E07

British cook Rachel Khoo is known to Australians fans for her work on 'The Great Australian Bakeoff', but many years before she appeared on our screens it was cooking out of a small kitchen in her Parisan flat that gave Rachel her first TV role. 'The Little Paris Kitchen' became a hit BBC series an…

"God doesn't abandon us when life gets messy," - S17E06 Clare Bruce

Our guest today is author and former Hope 103.2 journalist Clare Bruce. In memoir 'Sinner, Saint, Servant', Clare tells the story of Troy White. A onetime policeman, pastor and military chaplain who struggled with PSTD, anxiety and depression, and a growing alcohol addiction his admirers had little…

"Gendered violence can't be addressed if survivors are silenced," - Jennifer Robinson S17E05

After the #MeToo movement emboldened victims to speak up about gendered violence, survivors found themselves silenced by defamation laws being used to stop them sharing their experiences. In Silenced, International human rights lawyer and co-author of How Many More Women? Jennifer Robinson shows us…

"Preventing abortions starts with choosing grace," - Amy Ford S17E04

Our guest today is Embrace Grace founder Amy Ford. In her teens Amy fell pregnant unexpectedly and, as happens for many young women in the church, was met with judgement, shame and rejection. Her goal since, has been to equip churches to support women in choosing life at such a crucial time in thei…

"Feeling stuck is sign healing with God is needed," - Heather O'Brien S17E03

Do you ever feel stuck? You’re a Christian who loves Jesus, you believe God has a good plan for your life, and yet you feel like something has stalled. Today we’re welcoming back minister and host and author of the Heal with God podcast and book Heather O’Brien.   After years of struggling with de…

"Joy in poverty proves wealth isn't all material." - Edwin Estioko S17E02

Our guest today is a photojournalist with Compassion International. For more than 20 years, Edwin Estioko has documented children and families living through poverty, disaster and recovery in the Philippines - one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. His work takes him into communitie…

"Consciously facing death empowers us to better live." - Oliver Christen S16E10

This episode relates to end-of-life care. In his memoir ‘As She Chose’, guest Oliver Christen tells the story of his 86-year-old mum and her choice to, in his words, “consciously end a life well lived”. He explores end of life choices through his journey as a son supporting his dying mum. Who, when…