Father’s Day Far From Home: The Dads Who Spend Months at Sea

For many seafarers, providing for their families can mean spending months at a time away from them — sometimes as long as nine months. Mission to Seafarers Sydney CEO Clayton Strong joins Hope Drive to share what life is really like for crews far from home, including the extraordinary story of a c…

How Safe Water Changes Everything: Joel A'Bell on Water For Life Day

Convoy of Hope Australia and New Zealand National Director Joel A'Bell joins Chris Jolly to discuss the importance of safe water, the life-changing impact of Water For Life Day, and what he witnessed during a recent visit to Tanzania. Joel shares the remarkable story of how Convoy of Hope began, e…

The Story That Broke My Heart: A Pregnant Mother’s Four-Hour Walk for Water

During a visit to Tanzania, Convoy of Hope Australia & New Zealand Director Joel A'Bell met families living without reliable access to safe drinking water. In this powerful story, Joel shares the experience of a pregnant woman who walked hours each day to collect water and suffered a devastating mi…

Jim Dayhew - Executive Director, 360 Sports Australia

Join host Hope Drive as they engage with Jim Dayhew, executive director of 360 Sports Australia, highlighting their transformative Christian sports ministry. Discover how 360 Sports Australia engages athletes across the nation through mentorship, faith-driven gatherings and partnerships with local …

Josh Reid, acting CEO of Focus in the Family - 52 Weeks to a Stronger Family devotional

Josh Reid, acting CEO of Focus on the Family Australia, joins Chris Jolly to discuss initiatives aimed at strengthening families with biblical values. Highlighting a new resource for National Families Week, Reid introduces "52 Weeks to a Stronger Family: Planting Seeds of Faith," a free year-long d…

Michael Leader Jesus Club

Join us in this enlightening episode of Hope Drive as Chris Jolly converses with Michael Leader, a passionate advocate for adults with intellectual disabilities. Michael brings to light the important work being done by Jesus Club, an innovative program that offers a church experience for those who …

Brain and the Bible: A Peaceful Mind - Integrating Faith and Brain Renewal

Psychologist Anna Ponnudurai shares with Chris Jolly how the peace of God not only comforts the soul but also calms the nervous system. Through prayer, worship, and meditating on God’s Word, our breathing slows, our heart rate settles, and our brains strengthen peaceful neural pathways that reflect…

Brain and the Bible: Renewing the Mind - Breaking Repetitive Thought Patterns

Psychologist Anna Ponnudurai joins Chris Jolly to unpack why we experience repetitive thoughts — and how to tell whether they’re faith‑based or fear‑based. Drawing on Scripture and practical neuroscience, Anna explains how capturing our thoughts and “circuit breaking” unhelpful thinking can build h…

Brain and the Bible: The Anxious Mind - Understanding Stress and Fear

Explore the intriguing intersection of psychology and spirituality with Chris Jolly and psychologist Anna Ponnudurai as they delve into how the brain processes stress and anxiety. Discover how the amygdala and prefrontal cortex play roles in our emotional responses and learn about the power of posi…

Brain and the Bible: Shaping Young Minds - Our Children’s Brains and the Bible

Chris Jolly explores the intriguing connection between the brain and the Bible with registered psychologist Anna Ponnudurai. They discuss how biblical teachings can guide parenting by shaping children's brains through love, discipline, and encouragement. Highlighting Proverbs 22:6 and Ephesians 6:4…