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 of gang members in Haiti. Together they explore grief, faith, purpose and the difficult journey of holding on to hope when life changes forever.

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 of gang members in Haiti. Together they explore grief, faith, purpose and the difficult journey of holding on to hope when life changes forever.

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 

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

Towards Understanding

David & Alicia Lloyd | When Faith Costs More Than You Ever Imagined

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 ministry, teaching and mentoring people across cultures and stages of life. Drawing on her own experience and years of ministry leadership, she is passionate about helping churches better understand, value and support single adults. She is the author of Single Together.

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 ministry, teaching and mentoring people across cultures and stages of life. Drawing on her own experience and years of ministry leadership, she is passionate about helping churches better understand, value and support single adults. She is the author of Single Together.

Lisa LaGeorge | Helping Singles Flourish

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 the ways God met her through both heartbreak and healing. Together they explore grief, second chances, faith through suffering and the surprising ways hope can emerge from life's most difficult seasons.Robyn is an author, speaker and Bible teacher who is passionate about helping people discover the hope, healing and freedom found in Jesus Christ. Through her book The Widow Wore Pink: A True Story of Life After Loss and the Transforming Power of a Loving God, she shares her deeply personal journey through grief, faith and restoration following the loss of her husband. Drawing on her own experiences of redemption and God's grace, Robyn now encourages audiences around the world to find strength, purpose and hope, no matter their past or present circumstances.

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 the ways God met her through both heartbreak and healing. Together they explore grief, second chances, faith through suffering and the surprising ways hope can emerge from life's most difficult seasons.Robyn is an author, speaker and Bible teacher who is passionate about helping people discover the hope, healing and freedom found in Jesus Christ. Through her book The Widow Wore Pink: A True Story of Life After Loss and the Transforming Power of a Loving God, she shares her deeply personal journey through grief, faith and restoration following the loss of her husband. Drawing on her own experiences of redemption and God's grace, Robyn now encourages audiences around the world to find strength, purpose and hope, no matter their past or present circumstances.

Robyn Dykstra | When God Rewrites Your Story

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 own 'darkness'. Joshua is the author of Power & Light: A True Story of Faith in Christ, a compelling true story of faith that inspired the feature film Faith of Angels. Through his writing and speaking, he encourages others to recognise God’s power and light in the midst of life's challenges.

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 own 'darkness'. Joshua is the author of Power &amp; Light: A True Story of Faith in Christ, a compelling true story of faith that inspired the feature film Faith of Angels. Through his writing and speaking, he encourages others to recognise God&rsquo;s power and light in the midst of life's challenges.

David & Alicia Lloyd | When Faith Costs More Than You Ever Imagined

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