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At one point in Gary Blackford’s life he sank into the blackness of depression and mental illness to the point of attempting suicide. Years after he became a Christian, he began to share his story with the aim of helping others suffering from depression and mental illness. Today, Gary will tell more about his journey from darkness to light. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At one point in Gary Blackford’s life?..he sank into the blackness of depression and mental illness to the point of attempting suicide. He has written about his experiences in his books, 'The Fog Lifter' and 'Winning Between the Ears.' Today, Gary will share insights into what someone suffering from depression and mental illness can go through. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pastor Phil Camden was devastated to discover that he suffered from Motor Neurone Disease. He’ll share the impact it has had on his life and how he feels God has provided him with an opportunity to reach other MND sufferers with the gospel?..That and more today. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Once again, Eric Skattebo and Sondy Ward chat with their friend Bud, who has had yet another near death experience. Today, we’ll find out how he survives this one??and other close calls with death. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bud found himself tragically pinned underneath his tractor and had to endure 18 hours of excruciating pain before help finally arrived. We’ll find out how his faith helped him get through this near death experience today. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan Mau and her husband dropped everything and gave up their comfortable Australian life to work with recovering drug addicts with the Teen Challenge ministry in Kazakhstan. And they say?. It’s one of the most fulfilling things they’ve ever done! We’ll hear about their adventures overseas and how God has been working in their hearts today. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sean W. Smith and Wilson Marsh both have huge hearts for impacting young lives with the message of the Gospel. Sean uses children’s music and Wilson uses sport to connect with children. We’ll hear both their stories today. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shane Strong is the operations manager for Jesus Racing and he’s overjoyed that he’s been able to combine his love of motor sports with his passion for sharing the gospel. And today, we’ll find out how it all came about. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Malcolm Keynes was writing a Valentine’s Day card when suddenly he felt a heavy pressure on his chest. Today, we’ll find out how he reacted to his brush with death and how it changed his life. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today we have two stories for you about women serving the Lord. Noreen O’Brien has been involved in ministry in different locations ? the Philippines? and is now helping a ministry in Uganda. And Robyn Janssen has a heart for ministering to aboriginal youth in Alice Springs. We’ll hear both of their stories today. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, Dr. Charles Pallagy joins us once again to share his life story. He was a biological scientist in good standing when he became a Christian and an outspoken Creationist. But this was not appreciated at his secular university. We’ll find out how he faced 28 years of various forms of discrimination. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Charles Pallaghy was a biological scientist in good standing when he became a Christian and began to have serious doubts about the theory of evolution. The more he studied the more he became an outspoken Creationist. Todayl, we’re going to find out his story beginning with his childhood in war torn Germany. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Natalie Brennan is the Program Co-ordinator of the Literacy Program that is run deep in the jungles of Mozambique. She grew up Sydney and says her story is one of an average Australian girl that God has used to do crazy things because she said 'Yes' to Him. We’ll find out how it all came about today. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’ll have 2 stories for you next time with a Motherhood theme. Vivian Wilson has been a mother to many and is the author of the book, 'A Full Life ? The Adventures of a Christian Worker.' And Hazel Alley has had an adventurous life as well?and is the mother of 8 children in all, and we’ll hear both of their stories today. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Clairvoyant is someone who claims to have a supernatural ability to perceive events in the future and a medium is person who claims spirits speak through them. Sue Maric had experience being both but she has now stepped out of the kingdom of darkness and into the kingdom of light. We’ll find out her story today. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pastor Bianca Serratore and her husband, Anthony, planted a church on the Gold Coast and they were amazed to find out that many people who had previously been in the New Age Movement began coming to the Lord. We’ll hear more of Bianca’s story today. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pastor Bianca Serratore began using social media to do ministry during the COVID lockdowns. She soon found that people who had previously been in the New Age Movement began contacting her and have been coming to the Lord. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shaun Hart is a former AFL player who reached the pinnacle of success when he played for the Brisbane Lions when they won the premiership from 2001 through 2003. However, he says that even though he and his team were having success on the field he was often battling with depression off the field. Today, he’ll share his story and why he’s passionate about preventing suicide, . See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Dan Paterson was 9 years old, his world was rocked when his family was in a tragic car accident?..in which his mother was severely injured. At 18 years old, he began to search for answers to life’s biggest questions. And now questioning Christianity has become a big part of his life. We’ll find out how as Dan shares his story today. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brad Quilliam was 12 years old when he found out he was adopted. This rocked his already fragile world when suddenly he felt like he didn’t know what was true anymore. Struggling in school because of dyslexia, Brad eventually dropped out when he was 15 years old?and his future was unclear. But today, we’ll hear how God turns it all around See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jordan Olney was invited to Europe to train for ministry. But while he was there the global pandemic hit and he was stuck for months. Today, We’ll hear how God turns the whole situation around and helps Jordan fulfill one of his dreams. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jordan Olney gave up his dreams of making millions in real estate estate when the Lord led him to go to Bible school in Mozambique. And that was just the BEGINING of the surprises that God had in store for him. Today, we’ll hear more of Jordan’s story and find out more about his adventures in Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After finishing university, Jordan Olney had dreams of being a millionaire earning lots of money through real estate. But when he took a short term trip to Mozambique to go to Bible school he soon found out that the Lord had more exciting plans in store for him. Today, Jordan Olney will share about his adventures in Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last time we spoke with Michelle Matusch, who shared how she became the Co-Founder and Operations Manager of a ministry for deaf people called Eagles Corner. Today, we’ll hear from the Co-founder and CEO of Eagles Corner - Michael Carter who has a completely different journey that involves a miraculous healing and a heart for homeless people. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michelle Matusch works for a Christian organisation called Eagles Corner. They support Deaf and Hearing people in recovery from addiction?.AND with mental health struggles. It’s quite remarkable that her path into being a part of this ministry all started with her love for cooking and being a chef. How does this all fit together? We’ll find out as Michelle shares how God led her... See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last time, we heard the late Clive Stebbins’ remarkable story and how he served the Lord in various roles for over 60 years. Today, Glenda de Jager will provide further insights into Clive’s colourful life journey and will also share a bit of her own story. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The late Clive Stebbins served the Lord in various roles for over 60 years ? including several years as the Director of Youth for Christ. He received an OAM (or Medal of the Order of Australia) for his service to the international community and to youth. Today, we’ll hear his remarkable life journey and some of the challenges he faced. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kody Thompson was recently described in a newspaper article as a 'Former Youth Pastor who became an ’Accidental’ Millionaire.' Today, we’ll find out how his web design business took off?.even though it wasn’t his main intention?. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join us for a special ANZAC Day edition of The Story today. We hear from World War 2 veteran, Joe Mullins, as he shares his incredible story of how God saved his life. He had just come back from battle and took his helmet off to see the bullet holes that had just missed his head. That and other inspiring stories on the way today... See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, we have a special treat... The international love story of Cameron from the east side of Melbourne and Signe from Latvia. We’ll find out how they met and married and how the Lord was working in their lives even before they met in Poland. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
