Jessica Clancy opened up with Clayton about how her life was severely impacted by the actions of her mother who remarried several times and moved her around the US where she was exposed to physical, emotional and sexual abuse, neglect, and domestic violence and the hands of the men bought into her life. Jessica shares how life has turned around as Jesus changed her heart, mindset and future.

Jessica Clancy opened up with Clayton about how her life was severely impacted by the actions of her mother who remarried several times and moved her around the US where she was exposed to physical, emotional and sexual abuse, neglect, and domestic violence and the hands of the men bought into her life. Jessica shares how life has turned around as Jesus changed her heart, mindset and future.

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.



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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

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Jessica Clancy - The Quest for Family

Clayton spoke to Shelby Abbott is an author and campus minister. Shelby spoke about his book, Why We're Feeling Lonely (and What We Can Do About It, which explores common causes of loneliness among young adults, specifically about digital isolation, porn & casual sex, increased anger & tribalism and depression & anxiety. Shelby talks about the opportunities for healing from these areas in our lives.

Clayton spoke to Shelby Abbott is an author and campus minister. Shelby spoke about his book, <a href="https://www.thegoodbook.com.au/why-were-feeling-lonely-and-what-we-can-do-about" data-test="link-preview-plain">Why We're Feeling Lonely (and What We Can Do About It</a>, which explores common causes of loneliness among young adults, specifically about digital isolation, porn &amp; casual sex, increased anger &amp; tribalism and depression &amp; anxiety. Shelby talks about the opportunities for healing from these areas in our lives.

Shelby Abbott : Author of "Why We're Feeling Lonely (and What We Can Do About It)"

How do culture, politics and faith influence one another? Historian, and author of 'Jesus and John Wayne', Kristin Kobes Du Mez joins Clayton to explore the forces that shape religious communities, the relationship between belief and cultural identity, and what history can teach us about the challenges facing faith in the modern world. Kristin specifically focuses on the influence of white-evangelicals in the American culture & politics.About Kristin Kobes Du Mez:Kristin Kobes Du Mez is a historian, author and professor at Calvin University. Kristin examines the historical movements, ideas and cultural influences that have shaped generations of Christians and continue to impact society today.

How do culture, politics and faith influence one another? Historian, and author of 'Jesus and John Wayne', Kristin Kobes Du Mez joins Clayton to explore the forces that shape religious communities, the relationship between belief and cultural identity, and what history can teach us about the challenges facing faith in the modern world. Kristin specifically focuses on the influence of white-evangelicals in the American culture &amp; politics.About Kristin Kobes Du Mez:Kristin Kobes Du Mez is a historian, author and professor at Calvin University. Kristin examines the historical movements, ideas and cultural influences that have shaped generations of Christians and continue to impact society today.

Kristin Kobes Du Mez | When Faith and Culture Shape Each Other

What does it mean to truly belong? Anna Dombkins joins Clayton to explore adoption, family and the life-changing impact of giving children a place to call home. Drawing on her family's own adoption journey, Anna reflects on the joys and challenges of building a family across cultures, while also sharing why supporting vulnerable mothers is a vital part of helping children thrive.About Anna Dombkins:Anna Dombkins is an Australian writer, school counsellor and advocate for vulnerable children and families. Together with her husband Mark, she adopted three of their six children from Tanzania and later co-founded Forever Projects, a charity that supports women living in poverty so they can provide for their children and build independent futures. Through both her personal experience and her work, Anna is passionate about helping children and families experience belonging, stability and hope.

What does it mean to truly belong? Anna Dombkins joins Clayton to explore adoption, family and the life-changing impact of giving children a place to call home. Drawing on her family's own adoption journey, Anna reflects on the joys and challenges of building a family across cultures, while also sharing why supporting vulnerable mothers is a vital part of helping children thrive.About Anna Dombkins:Anna Dombkins is an Australian writer, school counsellor and advocate for vulnerable children and families. Together with her husband Mark, she adopted three of their six children from Tanzania and later co-founded Forever Projects, a charity that supports women living in poverty so they can provide for their children and build independent futures. Through both her personal experience and her work, Anna is passionate about helping children and families experience belonging, stability and hope.

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