History Makers Radio

Marnus Labuschagne is a South African-born cricketer who made his debut for Queensland during the 2014 Sheffield Shield season. He also plays for the Brisbane Heat. Listen in to hear about his faith and the importance of prayer in his life as an elite sportsman. He also shares how his mother has been particularly helpful, leaving Bible verses around the house and even writing them in his cricket shoes.

Justin Khoe is a U.S. based digital missionary otherwise known as "That Christian Vlogger." He produces a weekly YouTube show with over 48,000 subscribers and his clips have had over 1.7 million views! He also has an active presence on social media, reaching many people with biblical themes and tackling many controversial subjects. His goal is to create a space on YouTube where people from around the world can come together, be inspired, and fall more in love with Jesus.

Andrew L'Almont was born in Sri Lanka, where his grandparents had been Christian missionaries. At the age of 13, with his mother and sister, he emigrated to Australia in 1969. He spent 2 years living on the streets of St.Kilda, before a sporting scholarship to Melbourne High School gave him an academic education and opened the way for him to play rugby for Victoria and district first level cricket for Prahran. Moving into the finance sector, Andrew worked for the Australian divisions of 3 English banks, before establishing Ray White Financial Services in Australia in 1993 and Harcourts Financial Services in 1998. After relocating to New Zealand, Andrew took a position on the Baptist Savings board and as marketing manager, conducted more than 400 financial wellness seminars, with over 12,000 people attending. Now back in Australia, Andrew shares about his heart to share the gospel and his work in Christian radio.

Phil Pringle is the Founder and Leader of C3 Church Global, an international movement of over 500 churches, and the Senior Minister of C3 Church in Sydney Australia. He has a passion for the arts, media ministry and evangelism. Matt caught up with Phil at the National Day of prayer and fasting and discussed the power of prayer and the need for Revival.

Pastors Dave and Shelly Drage are responding to a call on their lives to GO and ENCOURAGE the churches of Australia. Dave believes God has called him to walk! He is walking the Approx 14,500km of the National Highway One around Australia. While Shelly leads the support team in the 4WD! Visiting the towns and cities along the route, they will stop and share with churches and communities the message of the gospel. Listen in to hear about their music, their message and about the time Shelly spent in prison and how it's helped bring them closer to God.

Jerry Lackey is the founder of Love Botswana Outreach Mission in Africa.  In 1995, the Republic of Botswana officially sanctioned this mission to carry out its humanitarian purposes in Africa. The Mission has made—and continues to make—a significant contribution to the development and transformation of Southern Africa. Jerry also works with UCB Africa to reach many through Christian radio.

Sam Humphrey is a New Zealand born actor who is best known for playing General Tom Thumb in the film The Greatest Showman, he's also featured on the TV show, Neighbours. He was born with a rare genetic disorder called Acrodysplasia, a very rare form of dwarfism. As a child he was also diagnosed with the inflammatory bowel condition Crohn's disease and has spent a lifetime visiting hospitals. He had attempted suicide several times, but with support from his family, his faith and his resilience, he was able to overcome his challenges and pursue his dream of becoming an actor. Listen in to hear about his time as a youth leader at his local church, and how God has transformed his life!

Mark Lee from Third Day shares about how the band formed, how his survival after a car crash helped him draw near to God and music. He also shares about the songwriting process and songs he's written for other bands that have reached the world!

Robert Dunn is the CEO of Opportunity International Australia and the Global Executive Director of Opportunity International Global. He shares some amazing stories about micro-finance in many nations and how lives are being transformed.

Stuart Chapman is one of Australia's leading researchers in Home education. He shares about the dramatic growth of Home education in Australia and some insights from scripture about raising children. He also shares his concerns about recent changes in the education system and the associated consequences this will have on the next generation.

Cheri Keaggy is a Dove Award winning singer/songwriter who is passionate about God's Word. For over 20 years she's ministered in word and song all over the world. She has partnered with organizations such as Food for the Hungry, Lifesong for Orphans, and the Nashville Rescue Mission. Listen in to her story…

Capital Kings are an American edm-pop duo, who started out performing together in their youth group band. They've worked with artists like TobyMac, Mandisa, Colton Dixon and Royal Tailor. With a sound that hits all styles of EDM music, from House to Trap, the guys know how to make catchy pop tunes that leave you wanting more. Listen in to their story and hear their heart to reach this generation through music.

Peter J. Daniels is a well-known and respected Australian Christian international businessman. He came from a disadvantaged background, and his early years were plagued by illiteracy and ignorance. He came to Christ in 1959, at a Billy Graham Crusade in Adelaide. In spite of numerous disadvantages, he built a large real estate business in Australia. He has served on international boards covering the four corners of the globe and has been deeply involved in Christian outreach throughout the world for more than 46 years. He has conducted free of charge over 1,000 seminars in churches in many parts of the world.

Stephen Atkins is an Aussie Singer/songwriter who's performed over a thousand shows all over Australia. He was a finalist in the Young Australian of the Year Awards and has University degrees in music and theology. His passion to share the gospel and connect people to God has seen many lives transformed. Listen in to his amazing story of redemption though the ups and downs of a life on the road.

Lyn Wake lost her teenage daughter Bethany Wake to Brain Cancer. But she continues to allow their daughter's legacy to make a huge difference. BE Blessings is the 'beauty from ashes' ministry God has given Lynda and the Wake family as they now support and encourage others who are suffering and bereaved. She shares about the strong faith of her beautiful daughter, and their devotional, "Heartbreakingly Beautiful," a 52-week devotional journey of hope, inspired by the life of Bethany Wake.

Alli Mellon is the founding director of the Hard Places Community, a team of passionate missionaries who came together to be "a glimpse of hope to the hopeless in the darkest corners of this world." After more than 20 years of short-term missions, Alli moved to Cambodia in January 2009 to focus her teams' efforts on the child sex trade. She lives in Cambodia today with her four Khmer children where they enjoy eating black beetles, playing with huge blocks of ice on steaming hot days, and seeing God at work among the beautiful, broken people of Phnom Penh.

Peter Farrar is inter-denominational Christian Pastor and Chaplain who has spent many years reaching out to people on the streets and in the highways and the byways. Armed with a Bible and his motorcycle, he's got a heart to travel all over Australia where other travelling evangelists may not go. Listen in to hear Peter's story.

Jamie Redfern is an English-born Australian television presenter and pop singer. Redfern was an original cast member of children's variety show, Young Talent Time. He once said, "If I hadn't been a singer I would have been an Anglican minister. My faith has always been strong and I've got that need and desire to help people and to understand them." Listen out to Jamie's interview with Guest interviewer Greg Newman.

Graham Leishman is a businessman on a mission. He serves on the board of a number of charities and is the chairman of the Transit Systems group which operates over 1200 buses in W.A. and in S.A. And he owns a number of double decker buses in London. Graham is also involved in the "Retirement Village" industry. He shares his testimony and his heart to be a witness for Christ in the business sector.

Matt Maher is a Canadian Singer/songwriter and worship leader. He's performed alongside Third day and TobyMac at the world Youth Day. He's written songs in collaboration with Switchfoot and NEEDTOBREATHE. Maher is an outspoken champion of unity and collaboration, he loves to lead worship at public events like the 2014 March for Life. Listen in to Matt's story…