Som Tamang – From Child Slavery to Getting Kids In School

At 10 years old, Som Tamang was a child slave in a remote village in Nepal. Now, as an Aussie citizen living in Cairns, he is a father figure to that same village – after working his entire life to transform his hometown to a place of opportunity.  Further Information:   Friends of Himalayan Child…

Andrew Browning - A Doctor in Africa

Meet Dr Andrew Browning - the Australian doctor saving the lives and dignity of thousands of women in Africa, one surgery at a time. Dr Browning has spent more than 20 years in Africa – helping women affected by obstetric fistulas in childbirth.  He established the Barbara May Foundation – which h…

Sheridan Voysey - A Husband's Journey Through Infertility

Sheridan is a broadcaster, speaker and author of nine books. His latest work Praying through Infertility is written by men and women who have faced infertility themselves - a journey that he and his wife Merryn have walked through.   Sheridan is also no stranger to the microphone – he currently ho…

Danny Shannon - From Jail Escape to Mental Health Entrepreneur

Warning: This episode contains mentions of addiction, and also contains strong language which has been censored. Listener discretion is advised.  Ten years ago, Danny Shannon’s life was bleak. From homelessness, heroin addiction, to time in prison – he was wandering in the darkness, hoping for a w…

Jessica Clancy - How God Saved Her From A Life Of Abuse

Warning: This episode contains mentions of abuse. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, in Australia - call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. That information is in the show notes.  Jessica Clan…

Sean Turnell - Surviving 650 Days in a Myanmar Prison (Part 2)

Sean is an Australian economist but has spent much of his career in Myanmar. Most recently, he was the economic advisor to Aung Sun Suu Kyi, the former leader of Myanmar. In 2021, following a military coup which overthrew Suu Kyi and the democratically elected government, Sean was arrested and ille…

Sean Turnell - Surviving 650 Days in a Myanmar Prison (Part 1)

For the first episode of 2024, I am honoured to be speaking to Sean Turnell. Sean is an Australian economist but has spent much of his career in Myanmar. Most recently, he was the economic advisor to Aung Sun Suu Kyi, the former leader of Myanmar. In 2021, following a military coup which overthrew …

Dr Katherine Thompson - How To Suffer Well

For the final episode of 2023, we’re doing something a little different. Throughout the last 62 episodes, we have heard some of the most incredible, heartbreaking, hopeful stories from people all over the world. How they have suffered, how they have found hope – and how God worked through it all. …

Dan Box - Proving the Innocence of a Convicted Murderer

Dan Box is a Walkley Award-winning journalist and bestselling author. Dan’s most recent book The Man Who Wasn’t There tells the story of Zak Grieve – an Indigenous man who was sentenced to life in prison for a murder he wasn’t even there for. As Dan set out to prove Zak’s innocence, the resulting f…

PastorSKAR - Church Minster to Twitch Streamer

Rev. Kiran Skariah, better known as PastorSKAR is an ordained pastor, who spent almost a decade on staff at his church in Sydney – running the youth ministry. Now, he’s taken that youth ministry global. Today, Pastor Skar spends his days online gaming, with a twist. He uses his platform to tell hun…