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! 

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>

Linda Bencomo - 20-21 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 the world.

Marzi is a published author, public speaker, and activist for religious freedom. Her first book, Captive in Iran, recounts her capture and imprisonment. Her second book, A Love Journey with God, recounts how Marzi found God, the struggles she experienced as a Christian woman in an Islamic Country, and how God can turn any situation into triumph. She has shared her inspiring story throughout the United States and around the world, to bring awareness about the ongoing human rights violations and persecution of women and religious minorities in Iran. Andrew Mclennan spoke with Marzi about her story, listen in!

History Makers - Andrew Mclennan & Marziyeh Amirizadeh - 27-28 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 Travis, Jet, Eskimo Joe, Evermore, Superjesus, Sarah Blasko and Killing Heidi. He has seen thousands of projects come through the doors attracting a wide range of high profile international and local artists including: Giorgio Moroder featuring Sia, Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears whose singles saw number 1 chart success in the Billboard Dance charts. In this conversation, Matt shares about his faith journey, and his heart to see Christian artists have a platform in Australia. Listen in to his story! 


Matt Gray is an audio engineer & a musician with a great story to tell! Many years ago, he was the Drummer for the band, &quot;Leo Nine,&quot; formerly known as &quot;Battered Fish.&quot; He's worked as a commercial radio producer for Austereo & has been active in recording and mastering bands including the like Travis, Jet, Eskimo Joe, Evermore, Superjesus, Sarah Blasko and Killing Heidi. He has seen thousands of projects come through the doors attracting a wide range of high profile international and local artists including: Giorgio Moroder featuring Sia, Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears whose singles saw number 1 chart success in the Billboard Dance charts. In this conversation, Matt shares about his faith journey, and his heart to see Christian artists have a platform in Australia. Listen in to his story! 



Matt Gray - 13-14 June 2026

After meeting in college, Shane & Shane began writing songs and touring the country leading worship. Many years later, they’re writing more music than ever, with no intention of slowing down. Their desire has always been to glorify the Lord instead of themselves and they do so by writing music that is biblically based, lyrically rich, and sonically engaging. 
Check out their discography! Over the past few years, Shane & Shane have dedicated their lives to encourage and equip worship leaders and their teams through an online resource called The Worship Initiative.
The Worship Initiative is an equipping ministry and a collective of worship leaders that, over the past few years, has grown into a thriving community in and of itself.

This is a flashback interview from many years ago and my co-host was Karen Hunt, listen in!

After meeting in college, Shane & Shane began writing songs and touring the country leading worship. Many years later, they&rsquo;re writing more music than ever, with no intention of slowing down. Their desire has always been to glorify the Lord instead of themselves and they do so by writing music that is biblically based, lyrically rich, and sonically engaging. 
Check out their discography! Over the past few years, Shane & Shane have dedicated their lives to encourage and equip worship leaders and their teams through an online resource called The Worship Initiative.
The Worship Initiative is an equipping ministry and a collective of worship leaders that, over the past few years, has grown into a thriving community in and of itself.

This is a flashback interview from many years ago and my co-host was Karen Hunt, listen in!

Linda Bencomo - 20-21 June 2026

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