When a young Dave Yetman left his home in New Zealand in 1993 and flew to the other side of the world to do ministry work in Ecuador, he had no idea that it would change his life forever. Dave shares the story of how he met his future wife, Anni Lou, and some of the challenges they’ve faced over the years.

Justin Rouillon is the Audio Production Manager at 96Five FM in Brisbane. He joins us once again to share more about the podcast series he's produced called, ?The Rise and Fall of Easterfest.? He gives us insights into how this historic Christian music festival got started and how it eventually was forced to finish up in 2015.

Justin Rouillon has produced a podcast series called, ?The Rise and Fall of Easterfest? and it's filled with insights into this special event in Australian Christian music history. Justin is the Audio Production Manager at 96Five FM in Brisbane. He shares a bit of his story and what led him to make this series.

Michel De Noune

In 1999, orthopaedic spine surgeon, Dr Mary Neal, had a near-death experience while kayaking in Southern Chile. She says her near-death experience has completely changed her outlook on life. Her story has been featured in a Netflix series and in a documentary called, 'After Death.'’ Website: https://afterdeathmovie.com/

Peter’s childhood was shattered when his father killed his mother when he was nearly 13 years old. But remarkably, he was finally able to forgive his father after the Lord had been working on his heart for several years. Peter shares how the Lord then began to use his story to help others.

Peter’s childhood was shattered when his father killed his mother when he was nearly 13 years old. However, the Lord began to work in his life and has slowly brought about tremendous healing - including - eventually forgiving his father. Peter shares how it all happened.

Peter’s childhood was shattered when his father killed his mother when he was nearly 13 years old. In his trauma, Peter put a lid on all his emotions and bottled everything up. Peter shares how the Lord slowly broke down his barriers and brought healing to his life.

When Peter was nearly 13 years old, he woke up one day and found out that his dad had killed his mother. How did this impact his life? And would he ever be able to forgive his father? Peter shares his remarkable journey to healing.

David Carter travelled from his home country of New Zealand to Chile to do ministry work. While there, he met and fell in love with a young Chilean lady and, because of a mix-up with the local language, he accidentally proposed to her! What followed was one of the most romantic and interesting love stories of ALL time! ???????? Website: https://www.reachbeyond.nz/

David Carter grew up in New Zealand in a family where his parents dabbled in the occult. Later, when he was a young adult, he became a Christian and nobody had to convince him about spiritual warfare because he had experienced demonic forces himself! David shares his story and how he eventually meets his future wife in Chile, South America.

In the 1990’s, Gloria Hardy learned about the desperate plight of the Kurdish people in Northern Iraq and decided to get involved. This was the beginning of several adventures that the Lord led Gloria on. She’s written about her experiences in her book, 'The Master’s Touch.'

In 1991, Gloria Hardy was feeling very disgruntled and thought there was no way that God could use a 51-year-old swim coach. However, that all changed when she learned about the desperate plight of the Kurdish people in Northern Iraq - who’s homes had been bombed by Saddam Hussein. She decided to get involved and God led her on some incredible adventures.

Andrew Jobling grew up always chasing validation and admiration - and thought that obtaining it would bring him lasting happiness. Andrew shares more of his story and how he finally found True Fulfilment.

Kiya Wolde [KEY-ah WELL-day] was born in Ethiopia and was sponsored by Australians through Compassion International until she was 18 years old. She eventually moved to Australia, where sadly, she was in a horrific car accident in 2019. She was told she had less than a 20 percent chance of surviving, but God has worked miraculously in her life.

John Englezos is an award-winning poet, writer and performer and has written a special poem that really captures the spirit of this time of year. John recites his poem for us and shares a bit of his story.

Jared Waipouri [WHY-pore-ee] joins us once again to share more of his adventurous life story. He was working at a comfortable job in New Zealand, when God challenged him to train for ministry overseas. And since that time, his life has been one big adventure - in various parts of the world Website: https://jaredwaipouri.com/

Dr Mirette Abraham joins us once again to share how God led her out of spiritual darkness after she became depressed after the birth of her first child.

When Dr Mirette Abraham became a mother, she thought it would be the beginning of much joy and ecstasy in her life. Instead, she was surprised to find out it was the beginning of her battle with anxiety and depression. She’s written about her experiences in her book, ’Mama, I See You - Finding Glimmers of Hope in the Trenches of Motherhood.’

Ian Chai - Part 2

Ian Chai - Part 1

Sophie Bowden [BOW-Den] was in a cult-like church for many years until she finally reached her breaking point and decided to leave the unhealthy church. Sophie tells the role Christian radio played in helping her heal and be 'deprogrammed' from false doctrines.

Sophie Bowden [BOW-Den] was in a cult-like church for many years and was deceived for a long time. Eventually, she learned about the freeing truth of salvation - that we are saved by grace, through faith in Jesus Christ and nothing else! Sophie shares how she was finally set free from a cult-like church.

Simon Warrick joins us once again to share more about the harsh events that shaped his childhood and how God helped him to forgive. Also, Simon tells how the Lord is using those painful experiences to help him minister to others.

When Simon Warrick was a child, he was given plenty of reasons to hold onto grudges and not be forgiving. His father had left the family for another woman and later he felt mistreated by his stepfather. Simon shares how God helped him heal and forgive.

In 2004, Lyn Overton miraculously survived a life-threatening illness. And then, 5 years later, her husband Ken had his own brush with death and miraculous recovery. Ken and Lyn share how it all happened and how, ultimately, the experience strengthened their faith.

In 2004, doctors reported that Lyn Overton was medically dead for over 30 minutes. Her survival is nothing short of a miracle! But then, 5 years later, her husband Ken had his own brush with death and miraculous recovery. Ken and Lyn share how their near perfect lives changed in an instant when they were struck down with prolonged, life-threatening illnesses.

Roger and Janette Fernando join us once again to share more of their story as a couple and how they've overcome their differences - even though Janette is into writing poetry, while Roger is into science. Roger and Janette share how God is using their different talents for His Glory.

Janette likes writing and publishing Christian poetry, while Roger is into science and has a PHD in organic chemistry. Janette was born in Melbourne and Roger was born in Sri Lanka. How did the two of them meet and overcome their differences? Roger and Janette share how the Lord brought them together and helped them overcome challenges.

Sam Ramsden was busy minding his own business as an electrician, when suddenly he finds out that he has the Number one trending children's podcast in the world! Sam shares how this all came about and what role has his faith played in all of it.

Gloria Anderson was abducted from her home in 2011 and after a 3 day ordeal she managed to escape. She now wants to help others and has started a ministry called, ’Thinking of you - from one survivor to another.’ Today, we'll hear the conclusion of Gloria's story.

Gloria Anderson was abducted from her home in 2011, by a boarder who she let stay at a granny flat on the back of her property. This began a 3 day ordeal that eventually ended when she managed to escape. Today, Gloria will share more of her incredible story.

In July 2011, Gloria Anderson was abducted from her home by a person she was trying to help, who had seemed to sincerely want to be a better person. Gloria will share the events leading up to her abduction today.

Gloria Anderson was born and raised in India and has always had a desire to help downtrodden and oppressed people. Sadly, in 2011, she was abducted by a person she was trying to help. Today, Gloria will share her incredible story.

Colin Youl has retired after teaching at a Christian school for 38 years. But one of his lasting legacies is taking generations of students to an Aboriginal settlement north of Alice Springs each year. Colin shares about the impact this has had on students - as well as himself - as he shares more of his colourful story.

Colin Youl has always been a bit of an unorthodox teacher - with his long, grey hair tied back in a ponytail and an earring on his left ear. After 38 years teaching high students at a Christian school, he???s retired now - but is still impacting young people???s lives. He shares his colourful story and how he began taking students on yearly trips to an Aboriginal settlement.

Glenn Cairns joins us once again to share more of his inspiring story. He was 19 years old and living in Papua New Guinea, when a tragic accident occurred, and he became a quadriplegic. However, at his lowest point in the hospital, he cried out to God, and the Lord has been using him in remarkable ways ever since.

Glenn Cairns - Part 1

Kerryn Redpath joins us once again to share more about how God led her ???out of the darkness??? of drug addiction. After reaching a low point - where she nearly died - she finally reached out to God and surrendered her life to Him. Kerryn has gone on to become a Drug and Alcohol Awareness Educator.

Kerryn Redpath is the author of the book, ???Out of the Darkness??? - about her story of coming ???out of the darkness??? of drug addiction. She says it all began in her teenage years when she started to experiment with drugs for a bit of fun. But that eventually led her down the road to addiction and to being in the hospital - where she was told she had less than 2 hours to live.

Gavin Baulch joins us once again to share more of his story and how he helps people heal from trauma by telling their story through film and other visual means. Once again, Gavin shares some of the amazing places this has taken him to.

Gavin Baulch had his childhood restored to him after it had been taken from him as a child. This eventually leads Gavin to help others tell their story through film and other visual means. Gavin shares the amazing places this has taken him to.

Gavin Baulch had his childhood stolen from him when he was only 7 years old. However, after a long road to healing and putting his faith in the Lord, God restored his ???childhood??? as an adult - through a renewed awareness of creativity and imagination. Gavin shares how he???s gone on to help others ???find their voice??? though making videos.

Sara David is the founder of a midwifery charity called, 'Living Child' - which aims to reduce the infant death-rate in remote villages of Papua New Guinea. She joins us once again to shares more about the incredible impact they are having both in healthcare and in spreading the Gospel.

Sara David is the founder of a midwifery charity called, 'Living Child' - which aims to reduce the infant death-rate in remote villages of Papua New Guinea. Sara joins us once again to share the challenges she faced in achieving this goal and how she discovered there was also a spiritual battle going on.

One of the reasons why Sara David is so passionate about helping women with difficult pregnancies is because she had struggles of her own. Sara joins us once again to share more of her story and why she???s passionate about helping women in remote areas have access to quality healthcare.

When Sara David made a trip to Papua New Guinea in 2012, she learned about a woman who died shortly after giving birth because she didn???t have access to quality healthcare. This inspired Sara to get involved! Sara shares the exciting ways the Lord is using her to save lives.

The Outback Historian, Paul Roe, joins us once again to share more of his life journey and to tell more stories related to Australia???s spiritual heritage. Paul is the author of the book, Tell Me Another: A Storyteller’s Search for Australia???s Lost Faith.

The Outback Historian, Paul Roe, joins us once again to share more of his life journey and to tell more stories related to Australia???s spiritual heritage. Paul is the author of the book, Tell Me Another: A Storyteller’s Search for Australia???s Lost Faith.

Paul Roe is known as the Outback Historian and his book is called, Tell Me Another: A Storyteller’s Search for Australia???s Lost Faith. Paul shares the story behind the storyteller and why he???s so passionate about Australia???s spiritual heritage.