History Makers Radio

Pastor Dave Drage has been serving Jesus for over 30 years, from the big smoke to the red dirt—and he's still going hard. He's got a real love for Australia and its people, and a bold belief that God's not done with this nation yet. With a guitar in one hand and a Bible in the other, Dave's story is anything but boring. He's walked through a spinal injury, a brown snake bite, skin cancer, and even a stroke—and come out the other side with a stronger faith and a good dose of Aussie grit.Known as a modern-day revivalist, Dave now pastors Power Community Church in Rosedale. Since replanting a 100-year-old chapel in 2021, the place has come alive—salvations, baptisms, miracles… the lot. Straight-talking, faith-filled, and not afraid to have a laugh, Dave brings a message that God still moves, still heals, and still has a plan—no matter who you are or where you're from.

Luke Strochnetter from Hervey Bay is a speaker, entrepreneur, and leader passionate about helping people realise they are already called and already on assignment. Luke's worn a lot of different hats over the years - from running businesses to organising events anywhere from 10 people to over 11,000, and even serving on Telstra's Regional Advisory Council. It's taken him into all sorts of spaces across ministry, business and government. His journey started as a shy, bullied teenager full of fear, before encountering God at a youth outreach event. Since then, it's been a 13-year journey of healing, growth, and stepping into opportunities he never thought possible - including working with some of the biggest companies in Australia. Through that journey, Luke's come to realise that ministry isn't just a church stage - it's the sphere of influence God has already placed you in. His heart is to help people see that they're already called and already on assignment, living with purpose and leading with integrity in

Roberta Brown was widowed at the age of 44 and left to raise eight children on her own, she was left to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. Just when she believed all was going well, she learned that one of her daughters had become addicted to Methamphetamine, one of the most potent and dangerous drugs available. How does she cope with the unthinkable, and what will she do to save her daughter, and bring her back to fulfil her God-ordained destiny? In this conversation, Roberta shares about her book, "A Mother's Wilderness Journey", which follows Roberta's story of trust in God as she leads her daughter out of the grips of drug addiction and into the arms of Christ. Listen in to her conversation with Steve Mckenna!

Josh Wood is an ordained minister who has been teaching and preaching around the world for many years. He lives on the Gold Coast, Australia with his beautiful wife and their two beloved sons. He is also an avid fiction writer, having also previously worked in the film and TV industries. In this conversation he shares about his faith journey, and his incredible healing testimony!

Dr Douglas Hume is a medical doctor based in Texas. He's done medical missions all over Asia and many countries over many years. He has a heart for evangelism and missions and has a great testimony to share! I had the privilege of travelling with Doug on his recent Phillipines trip, and we saw 930 people come to Christ! They partner with local churches who follow up the new believers and often there are new Bible studies and new Church plants as a result of these missions! Listen in to his story!

Rizsa Albarracin is the director of The Shepherd's Arms Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation in Bohol, Philippines that exists to care for disadvantaged children, empower communities to lift them out of poverty and help them realise God's promises for them. Rizsa was raised in poverty and has an amazing success story. She works for QLD health as a Neuroscientist and regularly takes teams to the Phillipines for medical missions and crusades. Listen in to her story!

Brad Thorn is a former rugby league and rugby union player and coach. He won four premierships with the Brisbane Broncos, during the team's most successful era. He appeared for Queensland 14 times and Australia 8 times, after which he made the successful transition to playing rugby union, representing the All Blacks in 59 test matches and winning a Rugby World Cup in 2011. In this interview, Brad Shares about his faith journey and what inspired his new book, "Champions do extra."

Mike Barrett is the CEO and Founder of Transformation Ministries International. A former Drug Enforcer and Drug dealer, Mike now moves in the power of God. After starting one of Australia's most successful Drug Rehab Ministries in the late nineties Mike has spoken globally in over 20 nations, speaking to tens of thousands of people at a time. He travels where others simply won't dare. From the slums of the Phillipines, to the Mexican border towns operated by the cartel, to war torn Africa whilst inspiring and encouraging the wider body of Christ to win the lost at any cost.

Bevan Matthews is a Kiwi-Born Evangelist and Author. After suffering from horrific trauma, he was caught in a life of addiction and darkness. That was, until a supernatural encounter changed his life! This eye opening interview will help you understand what goes on in the spiritual realm. Bevan shares how he saw both angels, and demons at work in his life and was transformed through the grace and love of God. Buckle up, this is one powerful testimony!

Cindy-Leigh Boske is a singer/songwriter & worship leader based in Brisbane, Australia. She’s performed with artists such as Keith Urban, Vanessa Amorosi, The Corrs, Tina Arena and many more. She’s been described as the “Woman with the golden pipes”. In this conversation she shares about her faith journey, her upbringing as a Pastor’s kid, and how she coped with the sudden loss of her Father. Listen in to her story!

Duncan Robinson is a Pastor, Author, Comic and Podcaster based in Sydney. He is the Lead Pastor of Northgate Church in Belrose, and he has co-founded I Need Answers Now which is a AI tool to answer questions about God. In this conversation, Duncan Shares about his faith journey, his background in radio and the heart behind his new book, "Full Phoenix Rising."

Carol Prater is a Pastor with a heart for people, prayer and the prophetic. She speaks regularly at Churches and Women's events and is honestly one of the most loving people you will ever meet. In this interview she shares about her transformation story, after discovering a prayer journal, where her mother had been praying for her and her sisters. It's a powerful testimony of her Mother's prayers. Listen in to her story!

Mike Knott is the former leader of Elim Churches NZ. Mike has an apostolic and prophetic ministry and has seen many miracles and healings in many nations around the world. Listen in to his story!

Joe Matthews is an Evangelist, based in Brisbane, Australia. In this conversation, Joe shares born and raised in Aotearoa, NZ. And how he has a heart for Men's ministry, winning souls and seeing lives transformed. Listen in to his story!

Patrick Davis is an eclectic hip-hop artist and speaker from Cleveland, Ohio. He has travelled throughout the United States and Australia to share his story, music, and life. After facing 45 years in prison as a juvenile and his brother being murdered, Patrick gave his heart to the Lord, and everything changed. Steve McKenna caught up with Patrick to hear his story. Listen in!

Mandy Worby is a Radio host, a podcaster & an experienced Tour Guide for Israel & the Middle East. She's part of the team for Christian's for Israel Australia and has a heart to share about the Hebrew roots of the Christian Faith. Steve McKenna caught up with Mandy to hear her story. Listen in!

Hudson Dale is a Real Estate Agent, a Men’s ministry leader and a man on a mission! Wes Leake caught up with Hudson to find out about his faith journey and the heart behind the ministry. Listen in!

Greg Sheridan is an Australian foreign affairs Journalist & author. He has written numerous books on politics, religion, and international affairs and has served as the foreign editor of The Australian newspaper since 1992. He is a regular commentator on Australian television and radio, including for the ABC and Sky News. The ABC describes Sheridan as "one of Australia's most respected and influential analysts of domestic and international politics. In this interview, he shares about his faith journey & some lessons we can learn from the early Church, listen in to his story!

Jo Chapman is a Voice over artist, Radio announcer, and Fundraising Consultant and a Mum who's passionate about choosing faith in every circumstance! Steve Mckenna caught up with Jo to find out about her journey of faith. Listen in to her story!

Justin Stephney was born the son of a preacher man, he had every reason to feel the call of God on his life. But for most of his youth and young adulthood Justin's rebellious streak took him far from his destiny, as he gave free rein to the lusts of the flesh and abused drugs to the brink of suicide. After a number of attempts at Transformations Rehab, he finally got on the right track. He is now Senior Pastor at Presence Church, Gold Coast. Listen in to his story!