History Makers with Matt Prater
History Makers with Matt Prater
What do John Maxwell, Bethany Dillon and Larry the Cucumber have in common? They've all featured on History Makers! Each week Matt Prater has a candid discussion with Christian high achievers of sport, business, politics and more!Follow the podcast:
Pastor Justin Michael Gall - Part 1 - 15-16 August 2026
Justin Michael is the former frontman of the beloved Australian Christian band Compliments of Gus. He’s now serving as a Pastor in Victoria, and continues to write, record, and serve as a worship leader and creative mentor ?' carrying forward the same authenticity and passion that defined his band …
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Justin Lippiatt - 8-9 August 2026
Justin Lippiatt is a recovered alcoholic and drug abuser. He's also and Author, a Church planter and has a heart for Marketplace ministry. He has experienced painful divorce, depression, and homelessness in his ??arly life. He often states that, 'my scars are a roadmap to my past, but don’t define …
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Brian Doerksen - 1-2 August 2026
Brian Doerksen was a well known Worship leader show passed away recently. This week, to honour his amazing legacy we will be featuring a conversation that Matt recorded with Brian. Brian wrote well known songs like, Come now is the time to Worship, Refiners Fire & Light the Fire again. Listen in to…
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Zeek Power - 25-26 July 2026
Zeek Power, hailing from Bowen in the Whitsundays, is a talented multi-instrumentalist and storyteller of proud Australian Indigenous and South Sea Islander heritage. Releasing music under the moniker cooolthekid, Zeek blends R&B, Pop melodies, and rap hooks, creates an atmosphere that pays homage …
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Brad Patterson - The Shearing Pastor - Part 3 - 18-19 July 2026
Brad Patterson (part 3) is the Shearing Pastor from W.A. From the shearing shed to the pulpit??? this is a powerful Aussie story of faith, struggle, and perseverance. Raised in rural Australia and working in one of the toughest industries, Brad shares his journey from a life shaped by hard work and…
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Brad Patterson - The Shearing Pastor - Part 2 - 11-12 July 2026
Matt Prater speaks with Brad Patterson, known as the Shearing Pastor. They discuss Brad's journey from shearing sheep to becoming a pastor, drawing parallels between sheep and humans. Brad shares insights on community, vulnerability, and the need for guidance, illustrating how we often stray withou…
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Andrew Mclennan and Brad Patterson - The Shearing Pastor From W.a. - 4-5 July 2026
Brad Patterson is the Shearing Pastor from W.A. From the shearing shed to the pulpit??? this is a powerful Aussie story of faith, struggle, and perseverance. Raised in rural Australia and working in one of the toughest industries, Brad shares his journey from a life shaped by hard work and pub cult…
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History Makers - Andrew Mclennan & Marziyeh Amirizadeh - 27-28 June 2026
Marziyeh Amirizadeh, Marzi, is an Iranian American who immigrated to the US after being sentenced to death by hanging in Iran for the crime of converting to Christianity. She endured months of mental and physical hardships and intense interrogation in Evin prison?'one of the most brutal prisons in …
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Linda Bencomo - 20-21 June 2026
Linda Bencomo is a worship leader with a powerful story to tell! She was in a Cult in Samford, Australia for a number of years. In this conversation she shares how she escaped and how she was able to discern the lies from the truth after many years of healing. Listen in to her story!
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Matt Gray - 13-14 June 2026
Matt Gray is an audio engineer & a musician with a great story to tell! Many years ago, he was the Drummer for the band, "Leo Nine," formerly known as "Battered Fish." He's worked as a commercial radio producer for Austereo & has been active in recording and mastering bands including the like Travi…
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