Rhema Interviews

Jack and Aiden school Aaron and Chloe in the ways of Gen Z!

Jurgen shares with us how he was able to find hope and community after moving to Australia and having to leave his family behind in South Africa. We explore his story and how God first brought him to faith in a season where life was going a different way.

Aaron and Chloe chat with Darren Chapman from The Happy Marriage about the right way to set your priorities if you're married with kids, and his advice might surprise you!

Listener and supporter Lirensso shares with us how Rhema has been a blessing to him.

We say we love our favourite food, our footy team, our favourite music AND our partner... the word love can't mean the same thing in each case surely? Darren Chapman from www.thehappymarriage.com.au joins and Aaron & Chloe to talk about 'agape' love and how to better love our partner.

Cathy Wanganga is a local school teacher working with special needs students at Arise Christian College (part of Maitland Christian School) and this year was a top 3 finalist nationwide for Australia's Christian Teacher of the Year. She joins Aaron & Chloe to talk about the work she is doing with special needs students and how she has kept her passion over a 30 year career.

It's a heartbreaking moment when we realise our child is lying to us. How should we respond? Family psychologist Asher Morrison joins Aaron & Chloe to tackle the do's and don't's of dealing with a child that has lied and how to foster honesty in your relationship.

Live at the Annual Lord Mayor's Prayer Breakfast we chat with new Lord Mayor Gavin Morris about the event, his journey to becoming mayor, the unexpected role faith has played in his story... and Chloe has a little request for Newcastle's favourite weather man...

Aaron & Chloe catch up with Dami Im to talk about her upcoming performance at OneSydney, what worship looks like for her and reflecting on her time at Eurovision and new music! Plus we get an impromptu a capella improvisation. 

OneSydney is coming to the Opera House June 14th. Aaron & Chloe chat with the man behind the event about his heart for church unity and how this incredible event came to be. https://www.onesydney.org/

Ever found praying with your spouse a little awkward? We chat with Darren Chapman from The Happy Marriage about getting past the weirdness and building healthy habits together.

Greg Pike is part of the team at Soul Hub and Life Church Newcastle, and his journey is one you'll want to hear. 

Reverend Kim from All Saints Anglican Singleton gives us insight into how guided and written prayers can help us make prayer a regular part of our lives and help us in times when we don't know what to pray.

For more info on Anne Marie's book, podcast and speaking go to https://www.annmarieskinner.com.au/

Aaron & Chloe chat with National Director of Common Grace Gershon Nimbalker to break down the 2026 Federal Budget and what it means for the average person, as well as exploring how our faith can shape how we view things like this. https://www.commongrace.org.au/

We chat with Michael Cooper, Head of Performing Arts at St Philip’s Christian College, about raising kids who hold onto their Christian values while pursuing creative opportunities.

Greg Attwells is the Managing Director of 36months.com, the team responsible for the campaign to introduce laws to raise the minimum age for social media sign ups. Aaron & Chloe have an honest conversation with Greg about where the journey began and whether he thinks the laws are actually working.

Laurel chats to Stephen Fyson and David Deane about Artificial Intelligence - two great minds and lots of great thoughts!

Laurel chats with Pete Witt from Hunter Bible Church who shares two devotions on Easter.

We chat with Darren Chapman from The Happy Marriage about what we get about listening wrong, and a few simple shifts that can change the way we communicate.

Laurel catches up with David Deane from www.questioningchristianity.com, who you may have heard on Rhema! He also shares some profound thoughts on Easter.

Laurel chats to Rachel Reva about family, being a soccer mum, parenting and Easter!

Laurel chats to Emma Griffin who looks after community engagement at Live Free Project and is a pastor at URBAN Youth. She also shares a powerful Easter devotion.

Darren Chapman from the Happy Marriage explains how unanswered 'bids for affection' could be causing strain on your relationship.

Aaron chats with local Clayton Cowley who is down in Victoria with Samaritans Purse as aprt of the recovery and cleanup efforts in the wake of recent devastating fires.

21yo local legend Josh Levey chats with Aaron about why he took on the monumental challenge of catching 7000 waves in a month, his faith journey and Aaron tests out his knowledge of surfie lingo.

Laurel chats to Pastor Daniel Secomb from New Hope Church about Easter who shares a couple of devotions.

Laurel talks to Pastor Andrew East from Mayfield Baptist Church about Easter who shares a couple of devotions.

Laurel chats to Lindy Price, a seasoned Australian veterinarian who has spent over three decades working in some the most remote and rugged communities. They talk about her brand new book, Red Dirt, Gold Dust and Lindy shares how Jesus completely transformed her life, bringing healing and redemption. 

Laurel chats to Dr Stephen Fyson about how learning and teaching is so different today compared to 20 years ago.

We chat with child psychologist Asher Morisson about the dreaded task of homework, especially when it’s causing conflict at home.

Tim Timmons shares his journey of finding hope and contentment even while living with incurable cancer, and talks about sharing his story through 'I Can Only Imagine 2'

Bart Millard (MercyMe) chats with Aaron & Chloe about 'I Can Only Imagine 2', his friendship with Tim Timmons and more...

Aaron and Chloe chat with Darren Chapman from the Happy Marriage and try to get to the root of "why won't he open up to me?" 

We're chatting with 16 year old Ryan Oosthuizen, the founder of BOTL (Blessings Of The Lord) fragrance line. 

Michael Crossland knows pain firsthand. If you’ve ever asked why God allows suffering, this conversation may meet you right where you are.

Aaron & Chloe chat with social media and street evangelist Bryce Crawford about his incredible story of encountering  Jesus, how Aussies are responding to faith conversations and how we can become bolder in sharing our faith.

Brett Ryan joins Richelle to unpack the five simple ingredients that can transform your family in 2026.

A clear, grounded look at Gaza from one of Australia’s leading Middle Eastern scholars.

Anna Hutchins joins Richelle to break down where faith is most at risk in 2026.

Author Kara Martin and Richelle discuss entering the 2026 workplace with purpose, not pressure, in Part 1 of this series.

Aaron & Chloe chat with clinical Psychologist Asher Morrison about how we can best help our kids adjust to going back to school and what issues to be on the lookout for.

Richelle speaks with Pastor and Middle East expert Dr Mark Durie about the unfolding situation in Iran.

I had the enormous privilege of interviewing Geoff Bullock – one of the founders of Hillsong – and a great musician/songwriter in his own right.  We talk about his life, the beginning of Hillsong, what went wrong….why he left….and how he is recovering now….includes the songs – The Power of Your Love; I am Carried; and the Great Southland.