Maureen Martin shares with Clayton how the bedrock of her faith enabled her to face the challenges, including (in a 6 month period) the death of her son & her husband's horse-riding accident that resulted in brain damage. Her story encourages us that no matter what life throws at you, there can be a purposeful future up ahead as we trust in God.  

Maureen Martin shares with Clayton how the bedrock of her faith enabled her to face the challenges, including (in a 6 month period) the death of her son &amp; her husband's horse-riding accident that resulted in brain damage. Her story encourages us that no matter what life throws at you, there can be a purposeful future up ahead as we trust in God.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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

Maureen Martin - Author - A Trek of Faith

Airports are places of reunions, farewells, celebrations and crises, where some of life's most significant moments unfold. Martyn Scrimshaw joins Clayton to share what years of chaplaincy at Melbourne Airport have taught him about people, resilience and the power of being present in moments of uncertainty. Together they explore the unexpected encounters and life lessons.Martyn serves as Head Chaplain at Melbourne Airport, supporting travellers, airport staff and families through some of life's most challenging and meaningful moments. Through years of listening, caring and walking alongside people in times of crisis and transition, Martyn's experiences inspired the SBS drama series The Airport Chaplain.

Airports are places of reunions, farewells, celebrations and crises, where some of life's most significant moments unfold. Martyn Scrimshaw joins Clayton to share what years of chaplaincy at Melbourne Airport have taught him about people, resilience and the power of being present in moments of uncertainty. Together they explore the unexpected encounters and life lessons.Martyn serves as Head Chaplain at Melbourne Airport, supporting travellers, airport staff and families through some of life's most challenging and meaningful moments. Through years of listening, caring and walking alongside people in times of crisis and transition, Martyn's experiences inspired the SBS drama series&nbsp;The Airport Chaplain.

Martyn Scrimshaw | Meeting People in Life's Defining Moments

One in seven Christians around the world experiences persecution for their faith, yet many Australian Christians know little about what life is like for believers living under pressure. Nathan Holland joins Clayton to explore the stories behind the 2026 World Watch List, including the growing challenges facing Christians in places like Nigeria, Syria and across Asia. Together they discuss resilience, faith under pressure, and what it means to move from distant sympathy to active solidarity with the persecuted Church.Nathan works with Open Doors Australia, helping connect Australian Christians with the realities facing the persecuted Church around the world. Through speaking, podcasting and advocacy, he shares the stories of believers living under pressure and encourages others to stand with them through prayer, awareness and practical support.

One in seven Christians around the world experiences persecution for their faith, yet many Australian Christians know little about what life is like for believers living under pressure. Nathan Holland joins Clayton to explore the stories behind the 2026 World Watch List, including the growing challenges facing Christians in places like Nigeria, Syria and across Asia. Together they discuss resilience, faith under pressure, and what it means to move from distant sympathy to active solidarity with the persecuted Church.Nathan works with Open Doors Australia, helping connect Australian Christians with the realities facing the persecuted Church around the world. Through speaking, podcasting and advocacy, he shares the stories of believers living under pressure and encourages others to stand with them through prayer, awareness and practical support.

Nathan Holland | What We Can Learn from the Persecuted Church

The internet has opened up incredible opportunities for young people, but it has also introduced new challenges for parents and families. Susan McLean joins Clayton to discuss the realities of growing up in a digital world, exploring online safety, social media, cyberbullying and the practical steps parents can take to help children and teenagers navigate life online with confidence and resilience. Susan is one of Australia's leading experts in cybersafety and youth wellbeing. A former police officer and the first Victorian Police Officer appointed to a cyber safety role, she has spent more than two decades helping parents, schools and communities understand the opportunities and risks young people face online.

The internet has opened up incredible opportunities for young people, but it has also introduced new challenges for parents and families. Susan McLean joins Clayton to discuss the realities of growing up in a digital world, exploring online safety, social media, cyberbullying and the practical steps parents can take to help children and teenagers navigate life online with confidence and resilience. Susan is one of Australia's leading experts in cybersafety and youth wellbeing. A former police officer and the first Victorian Police Officer appointed to a cyber safety role, she has spent more than two decades helping parents, schools and communities understand the opportunities and risks young people face online.

Maureen Martin - Author - A Trek of Faith

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