Retired doctor, Alan Gisbers, was an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Melbourne. 
His career included service in India, where he taught and practised for over five years at a Christian hospital and college.  He then returned to Melbourne to help pioneer modern addiction medicine services. 
Alan shares more about his medical career and the role his faith played in his life.

Dr Alan Gijsbers - Pioneer in Modern Addiction Medicine Services - Part 2 - 31-1 November 2026

Retired addiction medicine pioneer Dr Alan Gisbers shares his remarkable journey from post-war Netherlands to Australia, where faith, science and medicine shaped his life. He reflects on Christian leadership, meeting his wife Lois, and a lifelong desire to serve God through medical mission.

Dr Alan Gijsbers - Part A - 24-25 October 2026

Robert Lister shares how volunteering led him into ministry, and how a bold family decision to leave their rental home became a seven-week test of faith. He reflects on learning to hear clearly, plan wisely and obey boldly, with valuable input from his wife Tara.

Robert Lister - Part 3 - 17-18 October 2026

Once again, Robert Lister from Hope From Above tells us more about their unique ministry and how they're using modern technology and innovation to spread the Gospel to hard-to-reach people groups. Also, Robert shares his story and how God has prepared him to serve at this unique ministry. 
Website: https://hfa.org.au/

Robert Lister - Part 2 - 10-11 October 2026

 Hope From Above ministry uses unmanned sea vessels to carrying Bibles to countries that are closed to the Gospel and don't allow Bibles into it.  Robert Lister is the CEO of Hope From Above and he tells us how they're using modern technology and innovation to get Bibles to hard-to-reach places.
Website: https://hfa.org.au/

Robert Lister - Part 1 - 3-4 October 2026

Hilda John stepped away from a civil engineering career in India to serve the needy through Daya, an organisation founded by her parents that embodies compassion. Her father's belief that giving defines a person inspires her mission to help others escape poverty, starting with AIDS patients and expanding to broader needs.

Hilda John - 26-27 September 2026

Tim, Joe, and Sam Farron share their journey of faith after the loss of Claire, their wife and mother. They reflect on grief, healing, and the role of God in their lives, revealing how He met them in their struggles and helped them through deep emotional turmoil.

Tim, Sam and Joe Farren - Part 3 - 19-20 September 2026

Tim Farron, along with his sons Sam and Joe, share their journey through grief following the loss of their wife and mother, Claire. Claire's extraordinary courage in her final days included encouraging Tim to find a new wife for their sons. They discuss the complexities of trauma, healing, and faith in overcoming loss.

Tim, Sam and Joe Farren - Part 2 - 12-13 September 2026

Sam and Joe Farren grew up in the UK and, sadly, their mother died when they were just 7 and 3 years old.
This has had a lasting impact on their lives - that has followed them into adulthood.
Sam and Joe share their story ?' along with their father, Tim ?' and how the Lord has helped them to heal and overcome.

Tim, Sam & Joe Farren - Part 1 - 5-6 September 2026

Dr Anil and Dr Shalini Cherian were serving as medical missionaries in a poor, rural part of India when they were asked to go to the poorer, conflict-ridden country of South Sudan.
Anil and Shalini share about some of the challenges they faced as they tell more of their story.

Website:  https://www.healthserveglobal.org/taragok

Dr Anil & Dr Shalini Cherian - &ldquo;medical Missionary Doctors From India - Part 3 - 29-30 August 2026

Real Faith is a radio program hosted by Eric Skattebo who has conversations with everyday real Australians about the impact faith has on their lives and the challenges we all go through.

For more great Christian radio from Australia, visit Vision Christian Radio online for more great content at www.vision.org.au.

<p>Real Faith is a radio program hosted by Eric Skattebo who has conversations with everyday real Australians about the impact faith has on their lives and the challenges we all go through.</p>
<p>For more great Christian radio from Australia, visit Vision Christian Radio online for more great content at www.vision.org.au.</p>

Real Faith with Eric Skattebo

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