Podcast: Authors

Michael Harvey

May 2, 2025 Matt Prater Comments Off

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!

Jakki Civeriati

September 5, 2024 Matt Prater Comments Off

Jakki Civeriati is an Author and worship leader with a powerful story to tell! She has walked a road of discovery and learning, often through very challenging times. Some of her greatest learning moments have been through the experience of emotional abuse which has been prevalent in her life from her childhood and through her first marriage. Jakki has written a book, “Goodbye for Now or Goodbye Forever” about her experiences of emotional abuse and how she has overcome them, with the help of her Saviour, Jesus, in the hope it may help others who are experiencing the same behaviours in their life, within relationships they have. Listen in to her story!

Hannah Pettefer

May 16, 2024 Grace Buckman Comments Off

Hannah Pettefer is a 26-year-old small business owner from Louisiana who recently published her first book, Open Hands. Hannah runs a specialty event planning business called Magical Moments that focuses on character parties and styled picnics. When Hannah isn’t running parties and picnics, she’s teaching ballet, running social media for her Father’s two small businesses, or pursuing wonderful ministry opportunities like writing her first book. In Open Hands: A Journey to Trusting the Lord with Your Desires and Disappointments, Hannah shares personal tales of heartbreak and dreams, guiding readers from uncertainty to trust in God. It’s not a book of quick fixes, but full of wisdom for embracing life’s uncertainties with faith in God. Grace Buckman caught up with Hannah to find out her story, listen in!

Johannes Gerloff

September 21, 2023 Matt Prater Comments Off

Johannes Gerloff has been a Middle East correspondent in Israel for over 20 years. He writes and teaches on current affairs concerning Israel and its surrounding countries and theological issues for media in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. He has authored several books. His lectures include up-dates on the current situation in the Middle East, but also teachings concerning Christian-Jewish relations and the meaning of the Jewish people and its return to the Land of Israel from a biblical perspective.

Phil Mason

September 8, 2023 Matt Prater Comments Off

Phil Mason is an Author and Pastor from Tribe Byron Bay. In this interview he shares about how he came to Christ in the Aussie version of the “Jesus Revolution,” and how he’s seen many miracles and salvations at New Age Festivals around Australia. Phil has the Father’s heart for Australia and has a deep desire to lead the Church into a revival and a heart revolution that will change the nation. He has also Authored a number of books, including a book about the prophetic songs of Bob Dylan. Listen in to his story!

Naomi Reed

November 21, 2022 Matt Prater Comments Off

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 the hope we have in Christ. She has also co-authored a book with Feby Chan, called “Walking him home.” This Book is about Feby’s testimony and her relationship with Andrew Chan. He was a member of the Bali Nine who had been in Indonesia’s notorious Kerobokan Prison for 10 years for drug smuggling, and was executed in April 2015. Listen in to this powerful interview!

Glenn Bleakney

November 9, 2022 Matt Prater Comments Off

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 Gospel of the Kingdom to the world demonstrating Christ’s love and power to those who do not know Him. Awake Nations does this with uncompromising conviction and in the power of the Holy Spirit. Many lives have been saved and transformed through the power of God manifesting through signs and wonders. Listen in to his story!

Bob Beaudine

September 20, 2022 Matt Prater Comments Off

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 the world’s most innovative businesses- NBA, Baseball, Hockey, Tennis, Rodeo, PGA Tour, US Olympics, NASCAR, Professional Bull Riders and Horse Racing. He has interviewed and coached Senators, Governors, Generals, CEO’s, University Presidents, Top Athletic Coaches and Studio Presidents. He is sought out by many top universities, business and sports/entertainment organizations to speak at conferences. He has recently made appearances on The Today Show, CNBC, Fox Business News Primetime with Dave Ramsey, Business News Network in Canada, ABC Good Morning Texas, Fox Good Day, and CBN News. Listen in to his story, which he tells with contagious enthusiasm!

Thelma Dzwowa

September 15, 2022 Matt Prater Comments Off

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 shares about her experience at the Battle Cry Prayer Event at Suncorp Stadium in 2022. Listen in to her story!

Mark Matthews

July 28, 2022 Matt Prater Comments Off

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, leading teams of Social Work and Health professionals in service provision, and being instrumental in designing, developing and managing major crisis accommodation centres and housing programs across Melbourne. Since 2007, Mark has been responsible for the ongoing development of the COACH Community Mentoring program. Mark currently leads a community church in Rosebud (Victoria) that is offered to people who don’t feel they could easily fit within a mainstream church. Listen in to Mark’s story, and about his new Book, co-authored with Toby Baxter called, “Ordinary Mentoring for Extra-ordinary Transformation.”

Podcast: Authors

Michael Harvey

Jakki Civeriati

Johannes Gerloff

Phil Mason

Naomi Reed

Glenn Bleakney

Bob Beaudine

Thelma Dzwowa

Mark Matthews

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