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.

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

Nathan Holland | What We Can Learn from the Persecuted Church

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, learn and live, but how do we use these powerful tools wisely? Daniel Sih joins Clayton to explore the opportunities and challenges of AI, the importance of human wisdom and discernment, and how we can embrace innovation without losing sight of what matters most. Together they discuss technology, attention, productivity and the uniquely human qualities that remain essential in a rapidly changing world.About Daniel SihDaniel Sih is an author, speaker and the founder of Spacemakers, an organisation that helps busy people regain focus, reduce overwhelm and make room for what matters most. His work explores the intersection of technology, productivity and human flourishing, including the impact of digital habits, healthy technology use and artificial intelligence. Daniel is the co-author of Wise AI and is passionate about helping individuals, families and leaders navigate technology with wisdom and purpose.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, learn and live, but how do we use these powerful tools wisely? Daniel Sih joins Clayton to explore the opportunities and challenges of AI, the importance of human wisdom and discernment, and how we can embrace innovation without losing sight of what matters most. Together they discuss technology, attention, productivity and the uniquely human qualities that remain essential in a rapidly changing world.About Daniel SihDaniel Sih is an author, speaker and the founder of <a href="http://spacemakers.au/" data-test="link-preview-plain">Spacemakers</a>, an organisation that helps busy people regain focus, reduce overwhelm and make room for what matters most. His work explores the intersection of technology, productivity and human flourishing, including the impact of digital habits, healthy technology use and artificial intelligence. Daniel is the co-author of <a href="http://wiseai.au/" data-test="link-preview-plain">Wise AI</a> and is passionate about helping individuals, families and leaders navigate technology with wisdom and purpose.

Daniel Sih : Wise AI 

What happens when life repeatedly takes turns you never wanted and never expected? Vaneetha Rendall Risner joins Clayton to share her journey through disability, grief, loss and an unwanted divorce, reflecting on how faith can survive even the most painful seasons. Together they explore disappointment, suffering, resilience and the hope that can still be found when life looks very different from the one we imagined.

What happens when life repeatedly takes turns you never wanted and never expected? Vaneetha Rendall Risner joins Clayton to share her journey through disability, grief, loss and an unwanted divorce, reflecting on how faith can survive even the most painful seasons. Together they explore disappointment, suffering, resilience and the hope that can still be found when life looks very different from the one we imagined.

Vaneetha Rendall Risner | Walking with God through Divorce

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.

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