Year: 2025

Andrew McLennan

Pastor Andrew Mclennan is the host of the Faith Boost podcast and Co-host of Rise and Shine on Vision Christian Radio. Andrew has served in Pastoral ministry for many years and preached the Gospel in over 25 nations, and has seen many miracles and moves of God in his travels. He’s also got a background in commercial radio and in corporate sales training. Listen in to his story!

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Patricia Weerakoon

Dr Patricia Weerakoon is an Australian Christian sexologist who was born in a Tamil Christian family in Sri Lanka, and grew up on a tea plantation. She is married to Vasantha and they have a son, Kamal, who is a Presbyterian minister.

Patricia is a Sexologist, sex educator and writer and was trained in medicine at the University of Sri Lanka and did her postgraduate study in sexology at the University of Hawaii. She retired in 2011 after a 22-year career as an academic at the University of Sydney and for the last 8 years of her time as an academic, she was the director of an internationally recognised postgraduate program in sexual health.

Over the years in retirement Patricia followed her passion to educate people of all ages on good holistic sexual health by speaking and writing in the area from a Christ focused Biblical framework.

Join Grace Buckman in this interview as we hear more about Patricia’s childhood and growing up in a home of faith, her journey into the medical field and practicing as a Christian sexologist, and her years of writing and speaking events.

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Cheryl Hauer

Cheryl Hauer has served with Bridges for Peace for over 20 years. She is an author and speaker with a great story to tell! Bridges for Peace is a Jerusalem-based, Bible-believing Christian organization supporting Israel and building relationships between Christians and Jews worldwide. Cheryl resides in Jerusalem with her husband Steven. Listen in to her story!

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Steve Taylor

Steve Taylor is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, film maker, and actor. He had a successful solo career during the 1980s. In contrast to many Christian musical artists, his songs have often taken aim at Christian hypocrisy or “error” with the use of satirical, sardonic lyrics. In 1997, he founded the record label Squint Entertainment, which fueled the careers of artists such as Sixpence None the Richer and Burlap to Cashmere. He has produced and written for numerous musical acts, one of the most consistent being Newsboys. And Manwell Reyes was the lead singer for Group 1 Crew, an American Christian hip hop and R&B band. Matt caught up with them at Easterfest many years ago, and got to chat to them about their story!

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Michael Harvey

In 2004 Michael Harvey began to develop Back to Church Sunday throughout the UK and eventually throughout the English speaking world. He has spoken to thousands of church leaders in his Seminars and has to date seen hundreds of thousands of Christians mobilised to invite, resulting in 1 million+ accepted invitations. He is author of the book Unlocking the Growth and Creating a Culture of Invitation in your Church. As an itinerant speaker he has a ministry across 18 countries and 5 continents. Listen in to his story!

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Murray Noble

Murray Noble is a Communication Specialist and Researcher for Open Doors Australia. With an international perspective of the global Church, and a heart for social justice, Murray has a passion for giving all people the opportunity to follow Christ, regardless of their location or situation. Listen in to his story

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Jaylene and Lucian Tabacaru

Lucian and Jaylene Tabacaru are Aussie Missionaries from Brisbane, Australia. Their family includes Lucian, Jaylyne and their three kids Isaac, Noah and Lavinia. Since 2019, the Tabacaru’s have been blessed to call the beautiful island of Espiritu Santo in Northern Vanuatu their home away from home. As missionaries they serve entirely on a volunteer basis and depend on the kindness and generosity of others to help us make a difference. The Tabacaru family serves in many ministry segments including Teen Girl Ministry, Medical, Disaster Relief, Kids Sports Program – Rugby and a small support school program. Join Grace Buckman in this interview where we hear more about their upbringing, being called to and moving to Northern Vanuatu for missions, and the wonderful journey serving the Lord there over the past 5 years.

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Paul Robinson

Paul Robinson is chief executive officer of Release International based in the UK, an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries, helping persecuted Christians prayerfully, pastorally and practically. Listen on to his story!

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Joseph Rojas

Joseph Rojas is the lead Singer of Christian Rock band “Seventh Day Slumber.” He tried to commit suicide following a cocaine binge, and became a Christian while being taken to the hospital in an ambulance. He continues to share his testimony of hope and healing. The band remains dedicated to addressing issues like addiction, depression, and self-worth through their music, ministry, and live performances, inspiring fans from all walks of life.

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Tim Dillmuth

Pastor Tim Dillmuth is the discipleship pastor for Voice of the Martyrs Korea (South) and has worked for the organisation for over ten years. He has worked closely with underground Christians from North Korea, China, Southeast Asia and Central Asia. He currently oversees VOM Korea’s China and Russia work as well as the Communications department. Pastor Tim was born in the USA and he and his family reside in Seoul, Korea. Listen in to his story wherever you get your podcasts!

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