Cheng Lei is a Chinese Australian journalist working for Sky News. In 2020 while Australia-China relations hit bottom, she was incarcerated for over three years by the Chinese government on charges of leaking state secrets. Diplomatic efforts led to her release in October, 2023. Lei spoke with Clayton about the torture technics in detention, the reasons for her incarceration and the ability to survive to eventually see her kids again (and now live differently).

Cheng Lei is a Chinese Australian journalist working for Sky News. In 2020 while Australia-China relations hit bottom, she was incarcerated for over three years by the Chinese government on charges of leaking state secrets. Diplomatic efforts led to her release in October, 2023. Lei spoke with Clayton about the torture technics in detention, the reasons for her incarceration and the ability to survive to eventually see her kids again (and now live differently).

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

Towards Understanding

Lei Cheng - Political Prisoner in China

Kari Hoffmann is the mother of Landen Hoffmann, the young boy who survived a 39 foot fall from a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America in 2019 (he had been thrown off by a stranger). A story that made headlines around the world. In the midst of that unimaginable moment, Kari turned to her faith, crying out to God and asking everyone in the mall to pray. What followed was a series of undeniable miracles that defied science and left even medical professionals in awe. Kari shares with Clayton about that day, the months to follow and life now in her family.

Kari Hoffmann is the mother of Landen Hoffmann, the young boy who survived a 39 foot fall from a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America in 2019 (he had been thrown off by a stranger). A story that made headlines around the world. In the midst of that unimaginable moment, Kari turned to her faith, crying out to God and asking everyone in the mall to pray. What followed was a series of undeniable miracles that defied science and left even medical professionals in awe. Kari shares with Clayton about that day, the months to follow and life now in her family.

Kari Hoffmann - Tradegy & Miracles (the true story of her boy being thrown off a 39 story balcony at a shopping mall)

Timothy Wainwright, based in Sydney, NSW, is a seasoned fire and emergency management professional with over 30 years of experience. As the Executive Director of Operation Fire Support, he leads global initiatives to enhance community safety through innovative fire prevention strategies. Timothy has held significant roles in both government and non-government organizations, receiving numerous awards, including citations for rescue and the National Emergency Medal. A passionate advocate for fire safety, he has completed eight Fire Support Missions in Israel since 2019, successfully protecting lives and property in challenging environments.

Timothy Wainwright, based in Sydney, NSW, is a seasoned fire and emergency management professional with over 30 years of experience. As the Executive Director of Operation Fire Support, he leads global initiatives to enhance community safety through innovative fire prevention strategies. Timothy has held significant roles in both government and non-government organizations, receiving numerous awards, including citations for rescue and the National Emergency Medal. A passionate advocate for fire safety, he has completed eight Fire Support Missions in Israel since 2019, successfully protecting lives and property in challenging environments.

Timothy Wainwright - Aussie leading Global Fire Safety

Daniel Reynaud is Emeritus Professor of History at Avondale University. He was the inaugural Visiting Historian at the Anzac Memorial in Sydney and is recognised as an authority on Anzac social history, including cinema, spirituality and food. Reynaud is the author and co-presenter of eight award-winning documentaries on the Anzacs and religion. He has written across multiple genres including academia, poetry translation and journalism, and published many books.

Daniel Reynaud is Emeritus Professor of History at Avondale University. He was the inaugural Visiting Historian at the Anzac Memorial in Sydney and is recognised as an authority on Anzac social history, including cinema, spirituality and food. Reynaud is the author and co-presenter of eight award-winning documentaries on the Anzacs and religion. He has written across multiple genres including academia, poetry translation and journalism, and published many books.

Lei Cheng - Political Prisoner in China

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