History Makers Radio

Aaron Ainsworth is a Youth Worker, a Chaplain for the homeless and a Spoken Word Artist. After a terrible accident as a teenager, and many years of addiction and crime, Aaron had an encounter with God that changed his life forever. Listen in to his story and hear his unique Spoken Word presentation as well!

Chantal Kemsley is part of the leadership team at Sherwood Cliffs Rehab near Coffs Harbour. Her parents, John and Honi Reifler were the founders of Sherwood Cliffs, and Chantal was raised in that environment. In this conversation Chantal shares about her own story of marrying Colin who went through the rehab program at the age of 19 and how this amazing faith-based ministry is seeing many lived transformed! Listen to her story!

Bob Field is a Church of Christ minister based in Victoria. He has ministered in rural Victoria and among the homeless in Melbourne. Bob was raised in Coffs Harbour, as a Pastors kid, and was active in his local Church. Bob walked away from the Lord while he was at University, and after coming back to the Lord, felt a strong call to ministry. Listen in to his story!

Ben Cosford is a Singer/songwriter, an Actor and an Anglican Minister. He has suffered from depression since age 23 and has experienced some dark times but has always been carried by Jesus. He has recently been diagnosed with ADHD which has brought a lift from his depression and given Ben fresh creative energies which has resulted in new songs. Listen in to his story!

Andy Gourley is the founder and CEO of the Red Frogs Australia chaplaincy network. He is also chaplain for the Queensland Reds and Brisbane Bullets. Red Frogs has been looking after young people at schoolies and festivals, along with university students, for many years now, providing guardian angels for so many young people. Andy was previously an accountant by day and skateboarding youth worker at night, when he saw a need for young people to be safeguarded and did something about it. The Red Frog movement now extends internationally and involves 4000 volunteers around Australia to support festivals, sports and skateboarding events. Listen in to his story!

Dr. Shari Hall is a happily retired cardio-thoracic anesthesiologist educated at Yale University and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She is an international recording artist and singer/songwriter with four albums to her credit—Perfect Love, Faith, Three, and her 2020 release Hope — as well as a motivational speaker for women's conferences around the world. She has appeared on 60 Minutes, is a regular contributing author to the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, and has a TEDx talk providing the "one-ingredient solution" to combating the global obesity epidemic. Most importantly, she is a child of God and a mother. Originally from New York, she now permanently resides on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Australia. Listen in to her story!

Luke Wilson has an amazing testimony! After years of addiction, prison and crime, he had a powerful encounter with God. He now serves with Fishers of Men and helps reach others with the same background. Listen in to his story!

Dami Im is a Korean-born Australian singer-songwriter. She is known for achieving the highest Eurovision score for Australia, and she won the 5th season of X Factor Australia. She is a supporter of Compassion Australia and one of their most active ambassadors. She is passionate about drawing attention to the poverty of people around the world and the need to help support people in these circumstances. Listen in to Dami's testimony and hear about her latest project!

Pastor Ryan Vallee is part of the team at Riverlife Church Brisbane. He is an Australian, Canadian and American citizen, and he's worked with the marginalised in Mexico, served Indigenous communities in Australia, and has helped struggling families in Brisbane. He's studied psychology and theology, and as a heavyweight, he's taken out the South East Queensland amateur title by knockout in the 2nd round! His testimony packs a real punch! Listen in to his story!

Pastor Greg Cumming has been in Christian ministry and business for 35 years. He founded Mission Educate in the nation of Mozambique, Africa which now has a Christian school of over 2000 students, a technical college and advanced plans for Christian University in that nation, and was a founding partner of Peniel Church (10,000 members). He founded The Literacy Program delivering gospel-based literacy to over 170 African villages giving thousands the ability to write and read, especially the Scriptures. He is currently the Chairman of Good News for Israel, a ministry aimed at teaching God's eternal purposes for Israel and the Jewish people and showing that Jesus is Messiah, especially to the Jewish people. He has authored 12 books and is currently writing his latest - 'Is Jesus the Messiah?'.

Rev. Bill Crews is the founder of the Exodus Foundation, a charity that assists homeless and abandoned youth. They also run a free kitchen (restaurant) in Ashfield which feeds 400 people each day, they provide both dental and medical and welfare services for the homeless and needy, and an outreach program for homeless youth. There is also a night food van providing meals to the homeless. In this conversation Bill shares about his faith journey, his heart for the underprivileged and his radio ministry.

Dan Paterson is the founder of Questioning Christianity, a ministry which Connects the Christian story to life's deepest questions. Dan has served as an ordained Baptist pastor for 7 years and worked at Malyon College leading the Traverse Centre and lecturing in apologetics. Dan has spoken regularly to audiences across the belief spectrum on how the gospel connects to life's biggest questions, and on the popular objections to the Christian Faith. He is married to Erin, and with three young sons, Dan loves reading, coffee, movies, the outdoors, and Australian Rules Football. Listen in to his story online!

Della Brown is from "HIT international." HIT is an international hosting network, where private people, lovers-of-Israel, open their hearts and homes and invite Israeli travelers visiting their countries to come and stay with them providing them a 'home away from home' experience. Listen in to hear Della's testimony and how the Lord has opened doors for her from her home base in Narrabri NSW.

Shane Willard is a Bible teacher and Author from the USA. He ministers full time in America, Europe, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. With degrees in both clinical psychology and theology, Shane is known for being an informative, brilliant and humorous communicator. Shane is mentored by a pastor with rabbinical training, and teaches the context of the Scriptures from a Hebraic perspective. This perspective helps people to see God's Word in a completely new way and leads them into a more intimate relationship with the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Listen in to his story!

Colin Kemsley is part of the leadership team at Sherwood Cliffs Rehab near Coffs Harbour. He went through their rehab program at the age of 19 and was set-free from drug addiction. In this conversation he shares about his own story and how this amazing faith-based ministry is seeing many lived transformed!

Duncan Armstrong is an Australian Olympic Swimming champion, and former world record-holder. He is best remembered for winning a gold and silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics. He is sought after as a motivational speaker and has a powerful testimony of transformation. In this interview Duncan shares about highlights of his swimming success and about his faith journey.

Pastor Chris Bowman has served as a missionary in China for over 20 years and Thailand for 15 years. He's now ministering as Associate Pastor at New Hope Brisbane caring for the poor and making disciples. Listen in to his testimony and how he's also lead medical missions in many nations including North Korea and Myanmar.

DeeJay Jansen travels around Australia with a massive wooden Cross wherever she goes. She shares the gospel on the streets and has seen many miracles and lives transformed! Listen in to her amazing testimony and a message of hope!

Bill Scott has been involved in Christian media in the USA for over thirty years. His career has included radio, TV, publishing and consulting, and he's worked with Share Media Services as a fundraising consultant for over twenty years in the USA and Australia. Bill has also created the first digital lifestyle magazine for Christian radio called iBelieve Magazine, and he's written three books over the last few years. Bill's latest book was a best seller on Amazons Spiritual Warfare list. Listen to Bill's story.

Canon J.John has been an evangelist for over 40 years. He has spoken at conferences, churches and universities in 69 countries on 6 continents. Based in Britain, J.John communicates the Christian faith in a practical way. He has written several books across a range of subjects including 'Theology For Little People' to help children understanding biblical truth. He is well known for his hilarious stories, listen in to his testimony and his message for Australia.