Dr. Robi Sonderegger is a Clinical Psychologist renowned for taking psychology from the frontline to the home front. He’s the Founding Director of Family Challenge Australia, a registered Mental Health Charity, and a Consultant and policy advisor on the rehabilitation of trauma associated with war, sexual exploitation (human trafficking) and natural disaster worldwide. He Champions the Institute of Marriage, and is passionate advocate for strengthening families – ‘turning the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers.’ Over the past 15 years he’s gone from celebrity snowboard instructor to the rich and famous of Europe (including Prince Charles and Harry of Wales) to humanitarian activist for child-soldiers and sex-slaves, and is a Pride of Australia Medal Finalist.
Read MoreMelinda Dwight is the National Director of Alpha Australia. Melinda shares about her years of experience as a pastor, and some great stories about how lives have been transformed through Alpha, a short course for those exploring the Christian faith. She also shares about the latest changes and additions to the Alpha course, with some amazing stories about Alpha in prisons, Student Alpha, the Marriage course, and the Parenting course.
Read MoreBrother Yun, known as “The Heavenly Man”, has one of the most amazing stories in the modern church, reminiscent of the Book of Acts! An Exiled Chinese housechurch leader, he now leads the Back to Jerusalem movement, preaching the gospel and sending bibles into the nations that are closed off to the gospel.
Read MoreHelen Berhane was held captive for over two years in appalling conditions in her native Eritrea, including months locked up in a shipping container. Her crime? Sharing her faith in Jesus, and refusing, even though horrendously tortured, to deny him. This Interview is a sobering, painful, heart-rending account of true faith in the face of evil. Helen says, “I want to give a message to those of you who are Christians and live in the free world: You must not take your freedom for granted… If I could sing in prison, imagine what you can do for God’s glory with your freedom.” A real challenge for the Church in the West.
Read MoreJanet Yeo is an ambassador for Opportunity International, a ministry that offers micro-finance loans to the poor. She shares her story of her conversion to Christ mainly through the Alpha course, and being set-free from addictions and the launch of her new ministry, New Hope Care.
Read MoreSimon and Xene Schembri are the founders of At the Ark, a ministry for those who’ve suffered abuse. They share their heartbreaking story of discovering the extent of abuse in their own family, and the road to healing and recovery. Tackling the issues of “forgiveness”, “Where is God” and surviving the court process, Simon and Xene help to provide the support that they couldn’t find in their time of crisis.
Read MoreJoel and Julia A’Bell are the lead pastors for Hillsong church Australia. Working with Brian and Bobbie Houston, they lead the 4 thriving church campuses. In this interview they share how they met at Blackstump music festival, and they announce some exciting guest speakers and artists for Hillsong conference 2012.
Read MoreBerni Dymet is the CEO of Christianityworks.com. After a career in the Army, working in IT, and building a successful international consultancy firm, Berni came to Christ and was soon launched into ministry. His radio ministry and books now reach out to many around the world.
Read MoreAfter hitting rock bottom, David Martin had an encounter with Jesus, he was set free from his addictions, and now he works with World Vision. David shares about the 40hour famine, the East Africa Emergency appeal for Somalia, and the History of World Vision, which now provides assistance to 100 million people worldwide, including 2.4 million children, in more than 90 countries.
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