
Towards Understanding
Towards Understanding is a full-length feature interview radio program hosted by Clayton Bjelan. The show contains a mix of interviews based around the understanding and living out of Christian faith and those just doing remarkable things in our world. It focuses on three key groups of people - The Known, The Overcomer and The Unknown. 89.9 | TheLight | PositiveMedia | LightFM | Melbourne
Lisa LaGeorge | Helping Singles Flourish
Belonging shouldn't begin with a wedding ring. In this episode, Clayton talks with Lisa LaGeorge about singleness, community and the role of the church in creating genuine connection and belonging for everyone, regardless of relationship status.Lisa has spent more than twenty years serving in minis…
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Robyn Dykstra | When God Rewrites Your Story
Can a person's past ever place them beyond the reach of God's grace? Robyn Dykstra joins Clayton to share her remarkable story of faith, loss, redemption and hope. From a turbulent early life and a journey far from God, to becoming a passionate Christian speaker and Bible teacher, Robyn reflects on…
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Joshua Dennis | Author of Power & Light and Inspiration Behind the Film Faith of Angels
Joshua Dennis was lost for 5 days in an abandonded cave without any food or water - his discovery and survival are miraclous! Clayton hears from Joshua over 3 decades later as he reflects on the experience, what it has taught him and the encouragement to others who might find themselves in their ow…
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Rochelle Courtenay - Share the Dignity Founder
What happens when you see a problem and decide you can no longer ignore it? Rochelle Courtenay joins Clayton to share the story behind Share the Dignity, the national charity she founded after learning that many women experiencing homelessness could not access basic period products. What began as a…
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David & Alicia Lloyd | When Faith Costs More Than You Ever Imagined
What happens when a life's calling leads through both extraordinary joy and unimaginable heartbreak? David and Alicia Lloyd join Clayton to reflect on decades of ministry in Haiti, the communities they have served, and the devastating loss of their son Davy and daughter-in-law Natalie at the hands …
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Daniella Kafouris | What happens when your 3 year old gets cancer?
How do you keep going when the life you know disappears overnight? Daniella Kafouris joins Clayton to share the devastating moment her three-year-old daughter was diagnosed with cancer and the journey that followed. Together they explore fear, uncertainty, faith and resilience, reflecting on how a …
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Anthony D'Ambrosio | Why Do Stories of Sacrifice Still Matter?
What makes a story endure long after the people who lived it are gone? Anthony D'Ambrosio joins Clayton to discuss the extraordinary life of Maximilian Kolbe, the Franciscan priest who gave his life for another prisoner in Auschwitz, and why stories of courage, sacrifice and compassion continue to …
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Rosie Kendall | Bringing Hope to People Facing Financial Hardship
Financial hardship affects far more than a bank account. Rosie Kendall joins Clayton to discuss the personal impact of debt, financial stress and economic uncertainty, and why hope, dignity and community are essential ingredients in helping people rebuild their lives. Together they explore the role…
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Professor Henry Brodaty AO | Living Well with Dementia
Dementia affects hundreds of thousands of Australians and touches the lives of countless families, yet many misconceptions remain about what it is and how best to respond. Professor Henry Brodaty AO joins Clayton to discuss the latest understanding of dementia, the importance of early intervention,…
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Gennelle Guzman-McMillan | The Last Survivor
As the world marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Clayton revisits his conversation with Gennelle Guzman-McMillan, the last known survivor to be rescued from the rubble of the World Trade Center. Trapped for more than 27 hours beneath the collapsed towers, Gennelle shares her ext…
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