Podcast: Music

Peter Shurley

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 communicator. This also brings an inspirational, challenging and often humorous dimension to his concerts that is quite unique. As Founding Pastor of Life Christian Church and a family of 5 children, life for Peter is full. Two of his greatest passions are to inspire the next generation of Christian leaders and as an ambassador for the work of Compassion, excite people towards world mission. Listen in to his story!

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Laurette Chala

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!

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NIFIK

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!

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Leah Chandler

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.

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Rex Carroll

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 and how his music has reached the world with the Gospel!

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Bethany Bolmers

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.

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Bella Taylor Smith

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.

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Allen and Alicia Murray

Allen and Alicia Murray are Christian singer/song writers based in Harvey Bay. With a broad range of music varying from country and folk, to blues, they travel around Australia and minister in Prisons, churches, schools, pubs and wherever the doors open for them. Listen in to their stories of transformation and healing!

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Chad Butler – Switchfoot

Chad Butler is the Drummer for the Band, “Switchfoot.” In this interview he shares about how the band started in 1996, as a bunch of young surfing buddies, who were all Pastors kids! Chad also shares about his own faith journey, his love for Australia and about their latest album, “interrobang.”

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Nathan Galletly

Nathan Galletly is the lead singer of “Dye Smiling,” a Christian band from the Gold Coast. Nathan shares his testimony of growing up as a Pastors kid in NZ and how his band has recently gotten back together after many years. There are also some plans in the pipeline for a large Christian festival which could hopefully see some other bands get back together soon! Listen in to find out more!

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