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Join in and listen to interviews from the weekly radio show "History Makers" with host Matt Prater and be inspired by stories of people who have been successful in sport, business, politics, media, ministry and life in general.
Tom Mottershead is a singer-songwriter and producer based in Brisbane Australia. Originally from the UK and then New Zealand, Tom shares how his own mental health and faith journey has inspired him to write gospel-centered songs based on scripture to bring hope to those struggling with anxiety and depression.…
Dean Briggs is part of the team at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City. Formerly a pastor and church planter, Dean serves the Body of Christ as an apostolic teacher and strategist, consulting movements, ministries, and coaching leaders and executives across five continents. He is in Australia to assist in promoting the World Prayer Ass…
Tricia Lancor interviews Matt Prater on his recent trip to the US.โดย History Makers Radio
Leisl Field is an Author and a Singer/Songwriter based in Melbourne, Australia. Originally from South Africa, Leisl shares about her faith journey and about her passion for writing songs that impact people. She also shares about the pain she's endured after suffering a miscarriage, and how the Lord has strengthened her and helped her through her tr…
Naomi Reed is an is an acclaimed storyteller, speaker and author based in Sydney, Australia. She grew up in Sydney, with one brother, one dog, two cats, four hens, nine ducks and a turtle! She's previously served as a missionary in Nepal, and she is the author of 10 books for adults and children, and she particularly loves to draw people back to th…
Tyler Shedd is a Pastor and Missionary based in Adelaide, Australia. In this interview he shares about his journey of faith and being raised in the USA, his missionary work in Asia among the Poor and Vulnerable and women caught in the sex industry, and about his first ever sermon in Brazil! Listen in to his story!…
Pastor Glenn Bleakney is an author and speaker based in the USA. Having previously Pastored in both Canada in Perth, Australia, Glenn has a heart for the nations. He has hosted miracle crusades and Kingdom endeavours in Asia via both the Church and their own ministry network known as 'Awake Nations'. The vision of Awake Nations is to take the Gospe…
Adam Brown has a powerful story to tell! After many years of addiction and crime, Adam found himself at a tent outreach in North Brisbane. After attempting to attack the preacher, he had an encounter with God, and has never been the same! He is now a rap artist and speaker with a heart to reach the world with a message of Hope.…
Darren Chapman is a Pastor, Author and viral Tiktok sensation! Darren is part of the C3 Church movement based in Newcastle. In this interview he shares about his faith journey, his social media ministry and his heart for marriages.โดย History Makers Radio
Andrew Cannon is an Evangelist born and raised in Liverpool, UK. The hand of God radically touched him in 2010 when he called on the name of Jesus. His life was full of destruction and addictions, alcohol, drugs and self-harming. It was on Andrews very first encounter with the love and power of Jesus that he was transformed. He was completely and i…
John Mumford is part of the leadership with Vineyard Churches in the UK and around the world. In this Interview he shares about his faith journey, his friendship with Justin Welby the Archbishop of Canterbury, and about his son Marcus Mumford, from the band Mumford and Sons.โดย History Makers Radio
Rudi Wiens is part of the team with Far East Broadcasting Company. He grew up in Siberia where his Christian parents of Germanic background were banished during WWII. As a child, he listened to the sometimes-jammed, scratchy shortwave radio signal of the Far East Broadcasting Company. He could only dream that God would somehow use him someday in a …
Eloise Robertson is a Singer/songwriter from the Gold Coast. She's worked in various bands and duos and has also travelled with the Southern Gospel Choir to the US in 2012. She is a Pop/R'n'B/Soul singer but love blues rock and jazz too. In this interview she shares about her faith journey and her new projects she's working on. I first saw her on F…
Bob Beaudine is the Author of "2 Chairs - The Secret that changes everything." Many people, including me, have had their life changed by this book! It's a great reminder to start everyday with God! Bob is the CEO of Eastman and Beaudine, a leading executive search firm in sports/entertainment. Bob has helped shape the leadership teams of some of th…
Thelma Dzwowa is a young woman with a passion to see her generation impacted with biblical truth. Originally from Zimbabwe, she is currently working in the area of Community Development with the Brisbane Broncos. She has authored two books, "The Warring Generation," and "Everything In Between - A journey from Singleness to Marriage." She also share…
Suzie Overell is the managing director of the Christian religious instruction network in Ipswich Qld. In this interview she shares about her faith journey and her passion to reach the next generation. Listen in to her story!โดย History Makers Radio
Dr Stuart Robinson is an Author and Pastor who has a great story to tell! From a non-Christian background he became a committed follower of Jesus Christ at a young age. He sensed an immediate call to Christian ministry, which through secular University and Theological College studies, crystallised into cross-cultural mission into South Asia for man…
Branwen Mearns is part of the team at Fishers of Men is an inter-denominational Christian charity ministering without distinction to those who are homeless, at threat of homelessness, or poor or needy. Listen in to the story of how she came to Christ, how she met her husband Bobby and how their ministry is making a difference in peoples lives!…
Pastor Toby Baxter has over twenty-five years' experience in community ministry and social work, with a focus on the juvenile justice and drug and alcohol sectors. Toby has also founded what he refers to as Empowered Faith Communities (EFC's) with Crossway Baptist Church. Utilising community development and discipleship concepts EFC's aim to see tr…
Brett Mcleod is the Director for New Hope Care, a charity working with the homeless in Brisbane. In this interview he shares his story of how he came to Christ, and the journey he's been on. Brett has run many businesses, he's worked with Focus on the Family, in Christian radio, and in Churches. Listen in to his story!…
Andrew Corbett has pastored Legana Christian Church Australia in Northern Tasmania since 1995. He is the National President of ICI Theological College (a Theological distance education provider). He holds degrees in Biblical Studies, and a Doctor of Ministry Degree. He is a visiting scholar with the Los Angeles based Science-Faith Think Tank - Reas…
Mark Matthews is the Empowered Faith Communities National Manager and Indigenous COACH Lead. Mark has worked in the social welfare sector of Melbourne for 30 years. He holds Diplomas in Social Science and Business and is trained in providing professional supervision and counselling. Mark's work has involved providing direct casework to clients, lea…
Steve and Ainsley Apirana are Singer/Songwriters based in the Sunshine Coast, Australia. Steve's music career began in the band Butler who shared the stage with bands like Black Sabbath back in the seventies. It was during his days in Butler that he found faith in Jesus and began his career as a soloist. Nowadays he shares the stage with his wife A…
Namila Davui (aka Myshon Kyd) was born in Lautoka, Fiji. He's played Rugby League for the Parramatta Eels, the Canterbury Bulldogs and Fiji, playing a handful of test matches and was chosen in the squad for the Fiji Bati in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. He's also hip hop artist, and is training to be a minister in the Uniting Church. He is the D…
Jason Perkins is the Network Director for the Australian Irresistible Churches Network. Through years of leadership, he's experienced some of the highest highs and some of the lowest lows. In 2015, Jason accepted a lead pastor position at a North Point Strategic partner church in Colorado Springs where after years of growth in attendance, engagemen…
Keren Fuhrmeister is the Hospital director of the African Mercy, the mission hospital ship. The African Mercy is currently in Dock in Dakar Senegal giving life changing free surgical services to the west African nation. Listen in to hear how this amazing ministry brings hope, healing and the love of Jesus to the nations!…
Faith Sosene is a Samoan-Australian singer who made it to the top 4 of The Voice Australia season 11. She has the voice of an angel, and has a stage presence that has wowed people all over the world! Listen in to her testimony and the inspiration behind her music.โดย History Makers Radio
Darren Bennett is an Aussie author who loves to share a good yarn. In this conversation he shares about his faith journey and about some of his many zany adventures. Darren had to hang on for dear life in a cyclone that destroyed Darwin. He also lived to tell about his experience on a sinking cruise ship in Indonesia and survived an ordeal with wil…
Ian Jones is well known as the cartoonist behind the comic strips, PEARLY GATES and BUSHY TALES. A former schoolteacher, Ian is also the pastor of an international church in Brisbane. He loves travelling and has spent time with the people and cultures of over 50 countries around the world. He is also an award-winning photographer. He has some great…
Peter Shurley is one of Australia's most popular and sought after Gospel artists. This multi- award winning singer, songwriter and instrumentalist continues a busy international touring schedule based from his home in northern Tasmania. Not only are his live performances and recordings highly acclaimed, he is also much sought after as a Christian c…
Patrick Gibney is well-known as the "Dancing delivery driver." A video of Patrick busting some moves went viral in 2020, and he was featured on Breakfast TV and numerous media outlets. He has endured two serious brain tumour operations but can still perform dance moves like a teenager. He's also done some acting alongside his sister, Rebecca Gibney…
William Dumas is the Senior Pastor of Ganggalah Church and CEO of Ganggalah Training Centre and Ganggalah Aboriginal Arts. He is also the chairman of the ACC (Australian Christian Churches) National Indigenous Initiative. Pastor Will is a well renowned speaker with a mandate to raise up Indigenous leaders. He has ministered extensively throughout A…
Laurette Chala is a Gospel music singer and songwriter from Congo. She went to primary school in Zimbabwe as a refugee and finished her studies in Australia, where she still resides today. She has a beautiful voice and an electric stage presence! Listen in to the story about her Faith journey and her love for music that moves people!…
Daniel Sih is a Pastor, Author, coach and blogger from Tasmania. He is the Senior Pastor of Together Church and is also the founder of the Together Network, an ecumenical network seeking to equip everyday Christians to share the gospel. Daniel is passionate about training disciples, equipping leaders, and launching missional communities across the …
Michelle Hamilton has an amazing story to tell! For 3 terrifying days she clung helplessly to her small capsized canoe in the South China Sea. Menaced by hungry sharks, enduring tropical storms and with no food or water, Michelle hovered near death. For Michelle the miracle is not so much that she survived, but how she survived! At critical moments…
Dave Adamson was a TV sports reporter in Australia before moving to the US to pursue ministry. In 2008 he became one of the first online pastors in the world. He has grown and led online communities of more than 80,000 people each week at two of Outreach Magazine's largest churches in the US, including Andy Stanley's North Point Ministries, where h…
Annette Spurr is a wife, a mum, a business woman, and an author with a great story to tell. In this interview she shares about her faith journey, her ministry in Christian media and about her new book, "Seeing God."โดย History Makers Radio
NIFIK is a Brisbane-based Hip Hop creative, rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer. Listen in as he shares about his faith Journey and the heart behind his music!โดย History Makers Radio
Leah Chandler is a singer/songwriter from Hawaii. Steve Mckenna caught up with Leah, she shares her testimony and the heart behind her music. She also shares about her time teaching English in Japan, and how God has been faithful in all of the ups and downs in life.โดย History Makers Radio
Shaun Hart is a former AFL player who reached the pinnacle of success when he played for the Brisbane Lions and 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. In this interview Shaun shares about his testimony o…
Ron Simms is the National Leader for Full Gospel Australia. Ron placed his faith in Christ in 1972. He joined the local Methodist church and later a Pentecostal church. Ron joined Full Gospel in 1989 as the pastor of a local fellowship. Ron has, over the years, served in a variety of ministry-focussed positions from youth work to missions, in local…
Jimmy Njino has been preaching the Gospel from the age of 11. At the age of 16 after preaching at a church in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, God began to open doors around the nation as invitations began to pour in from all corners of Kenya. Jimmy in now Pastoring in Toowoomba. Listen in to his story and about the Vision he has to see Revival in Australi…
Norm Duffin has been serving up meals for the homeless at the Kings Table Soup Kitchen for a number of years. In this interview he shares about his many years of addictions, his time in the Navy, his time in prison and how he came to Christ. Listen in to hear his story!โดย History Makers Radio
Vince Esterman is an Aussie Evangelist and Author who has been a leading figure in the renewal movement in France. Many years ago he planted Catalyst Church in Ipswich and he has also founded a network of churches and has planted several other churches. He's spent countless hours preaching the Gospel with a sketchboard on the streets of Paris and o…
Rex Carroll is a guitarist and known for his work in the Christian metal band Whitecross. The song "In the Kingdom," from Whitecross was a worldwide anthem in 1991, and also one of my favourite songs ever! Rex has also been the leader and guitarist of other bands including Fierce Heart, King James and the Rex Carroll Band. Listen in to his story an…
Karl Faase is a well-known Aussie Christian communicator, media presenter and social commentator. He's the CEO of Olive Tree Media, and he host's TV series like Jesus the Game Changer 1, 2 and 3, as well as Towards Belief, The Men's Series and The Family Series. Listen in to hear about his latest programs and the great line-up of guests!…
Bethany Bolmers is a singer/songwriter and worship leader from Gateway Church in Melbourne. In this interview she shares about her faith journey, her songwriting and how her Church is passionate about using Creative arts to connect with their community.โดย History Makers Radio
Dr. Jeannie Trudel is the President of Christian Heritage College in Brisbane. She has a global background, having lived and worked in three countries. Through various organizations, she served as a trainer and organization development consultant for corporate and non-profit organizations in Boston, Los Angeles and Louisville. Formerly a solicitor …
Bella Taylor Smith is an Australian singer and songwriter. In 2021, she took part in the The Voice, winning the title in September 2021 and collecting $100,000 prize money and a recording contract. In this interview she shares about her Faith journey, her involvement in Hillsong Church and her passion to reach the world with her music.…
Helen Ivicevich is an American Evangelist, based in Perth, W.A. Helen is a former Hells Angel Bikie and former drug addict. In this interview she shares about her powerful story of Transformation and how she was set free from addiction and now seeing others set free!โดย History Makers Radio
