Podcast: Music

Daniel Ball

March 20, 2019 Matt Prater 17:15 Comments Off

Daniel Ball is the lead vocalist for the Ball Brothers. Their hit song “It’s About the Cross” previously hit #1 on the iTunes Christian Chart and has been seen over 45 millions times online. They won the 2017 AGM “Male Group of the Year” award and have appeared on the popular Gaither Homecoming video series. They have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in Christian music including: Casting Crowns, Mandisa, Jordan Feliz, The Gaither Vocal Band, Point of Grace, Jason Crabb and many more. Listen in to hear Daniel’s testimony, his acting career, and their plans to come to Australia!

John Dickson

October 23, 2018 Matt Prater 19:54 Comments Off

John Dickson is a writer, speaker and a public advocate for the Christian faith. He was the Founding Director of the Centre for Public Christianity, and has a degree in theology and a PhD in ancient history. An ordained Anglican minister, he was a Research Fellow of the Department of Ancient History at Macquarie University (2005-17), a Visiting Academic in the Faculty of Classics at the University of Oxford (2017-18), and teaches a course on the Historical Jesus for the Department of Jewish Studies at the University of Sydney. He has hosted two nationally televised documentaries and authored more than a dozen books. And most importantly, in his early years, he was a rock star and lead singer of the band, “In the Silence.”

Lucy Holmes

September 26, 2018 Matt Prater 21:39 Comments Off

Lucy Holmes is one of Australia’s hardest working performers and most versatile media personalities. Coming from a musical background and a degree in Music Theatre (Singing, Acting and Dancing), Lucy has worked as a television host, Radio host, professional singer, actress, recording artist, voiceover artist, MC and model. Lucy has been heard on 89.9 Light FM in Melbourne over the last 10 years every morning from 6am as part of the award winning Lucy and Kel breakfast show. 89.9LightFM has an audience of over one million listeners, and Lucy and Kel’s breakfast show recently won the coveted CMAA ‘Most Engaging Radio Show’ of the year, two years running. She is also the star behind Australia’s most successful corporate act and tribute show, 100% Kylie, with the real Kylie Minogue calling the show ‘the best act’ in the world. She’s also featured on Channel 7’s new TV show “Altogether Now.” Listen in to her story!

Michael Sweet

August 13, 2018 Matt Prater 15:36 Comments Off

Michael Sweet is the lead singer for Christian Heavy Metal band Stryper. Well known for their highpitched vocals, black and yellow spandex suits and throwing Bibles out from the stage, Stryper has the sound and look of bands like Van Halen and Bon Jovi but with a Christian message. The name “Stryper” derives from the Bible “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed in Isaiah 53:5. With songs like, “To Hell with the Devil,” “In God we Trust,” “No More Hell to Pay'” and “God Damn Evil” they have received grammy nominations, Top 40 hits and Dove awards. Listen in to hear Michael Sweet share his sweet story and the secret to how he can still reach those high notes!

Finding Faith

July 2, 2018 Matt Prater 19:19 Comments Off

Human Nature’s Andrew Tierney and worship pastor Timothy Dunfield have formed Finding Faith, a new pop vocal/guitar duo and song writing team. Tierney has resided in Las Vegas performing with Australia’s popular vocal group Human Nature. His duo partner Dunfield is a pastor and musician who resides in Las Vegas working his pastoral duties. Their captivating story is a melding of two very uniquely different lives save for their passion for songwriting and faith. Andrew’s new found focus on God lead him to restore and cement his practice of faith during a time of deep personal change, growth and need to simplify his life.

Daniel Hagen

June 23, 2018 Matt Prater 19:29 Comments Off

Daniel Hagen is an Aussie Pastor and Singer/Songwriter on a mission to see 100,000 souls saved in 2018! Daniel used to be the lead singer of Aussie band, “The Hollow”. After he became a born-again Christian, his songs began to take on themes reflecting his faith. Although at the time, The Hollow had been signed up to a six-figure recording deal, he was told by one of the recording label’s managers that, “This industry is full of drug dealers and pimps”, and, “…you need to stop talking about Jesus and stop singing about Jesus if you want any more money invested into the band”. After this, Hagen left The Hollow, and began songwriting and performing worship music in churches and Christian events in Australia and other countries. Daniel has also performed at the Awakening Europe event, televised by GOD TV across Scandinavia, alongside UK artist and former Delirious? frontman Martin Smith. Listen in to hear Daniel’s story and about the Awakening Australia National Tour and the big Event at Ethiad Stadium, Nov 16-18, 2018

The Afters

June 1, 2018 Matt Prater 18:28 Comments Off

The Afters are a U.S. band on a mission! Listen in to their story of how Josh and Matt founded the band in a Starbucks coffee shop where they played for customers, before deciding to form a band. Matt caught up with Josh in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia where they had been performing with Will Graham, grandson of Billy Graham. 610 people came to Christ over the weekend!

Sonny Sandoval

April 3, 2018 Matt Prater 18:41 Comments Off

Sonny Sandoval is the leader singer of U.S. alternative metal band, P.O.D. As a teenager he wrestled with addictions, but when he was 18, his mother died of Leukaemia at the age of 37. During her illness, he was greatly influenced by her Christian faith. He shares about how their band and their message of hope has impacted so many people around the world.

Mark Lee

January 26, 2018 Matt Prater 21:32 Comments Off

Mark Lee from Third Day shares about how the band formed, how his survival after a car crash helped him draw near to God and music. He also shares about the songwriting process and songs he’s written for other bands that have reached the world!

Cheri Keaggy

October 18, 2017 Matt Prater 16:14 Comments Off

Cheri Keaggy is a Dove Award winning singer/songwriter who is passionate about God’s Word. For over 20 years she’s ministered in word and song all over the world. She has partnered with organizations such as Food for the Hungry, Lifesong for Orphans, and the Nashville Rescue Mission. Listen in to her story…

Podcast: Music

Daniel Ball

John Dickson

Lucy Holmes

Michael Sweet

Finding Faith

Daniel Hagen

The Afters

Sonny Sandoval

Mark Lee

Cheri Keaggy

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