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 without support. He encourages those hurt by churches to seek genuine community and emphasises that God is a loving shepherd who cares for us.

What do John Maxwell, Bethany Dillon and Larry the Cucumber have in common? They've all featured on Vision's History Makers! Each week Matt Prater has a candid discussion with Christian high achievers of sport, business, politics and more!

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<p>What do John Maxwell, Bethany Dillon and Larry the Cucumber have in common? They've all featured on Vision's History Makers! Each week Matt Prater has a candid discussion with Christian high achievers of sport, business, politics and more!</p>

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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!

<p>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!</p>

Brad Patterson  - The Shearing Pastor - Part 2 - 11-12 July 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 years, now lived out in his solo artistry. Steve Mckenna caught up with Justin recently, listen in to his story!

Justin Michael is the former frontman of the beloved Australian Christian band Compliments of Gus. He&rsquo;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 years, now lived out in his solo artistry. Steve Mckenna caught up with Justin recently, listen in to his story!

Pastor Justin Michael Gall - Part 1 - 15-16 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 my pathway to my future, by God’s Grace'. The journey with The Lord has provided him with the empathy and insights required to develop relationships with most people, from every walk of life. Since his arrival in Australia from South Africa in 2007, he has been involved in many transformational aspects of ministry. Wes Leake caught up with Justin to hear his story, listen in! 

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&rsquo;t define my pathway to my future, by God&rsquo;s Grace'. The journey with The Lord has provided him with the empathy and insights required to develop relationships with most people, from every walk of life. Since his arrival in Australia from South Africa in 2007, he has been involved in many transformational aspects of ministry. Wes Leake caught up with Justin to hear his story, listen in! 

Justin Lippiatt - 8-9 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 his story!

Brad Patterson - The Shearing Pastor - Part 2 - 11-12 July 2026

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