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Luke Smallbone

Luke Smallbone is part of the band For King and Country with his brother Joel. As an Aussie based in the USA, he’s got an amazing story to tell! He’s featured in movies, toured the world and has managed to stay grounded in his walk with the Lord along the way! Steve Mckenna caught up with him recently, listen in to his story!

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Daniel Hagen

Daniel Hagen is an Australian worship leader, songwriter, and recording artist whose career has been shaped by a deep commitment to his faith. Before entering Christian music, Daniel fronted Australian rock band The Hollow and was on the verge of signing a major record deal. However, when asked to stop openly expressing his faith, he chose to walk away rather than compromise his beliefs.

Since then, Daniel has spent years leading worship and writing songs that have reached audiences across Australia and Europe. As a key voice within the Awakening movement, he has led worship at major gatherings including Awakening Australia and Awakening Europe, helping create powerful moments of worship for thousands.

Drawing on his rock background, Daniel’s music combines passionate worship with anthemic energy and bold faith. Songs such as “Ready or Not”, “The Jesus Hymn”, and “God My Deliverer” reflect his heart for leading people into genuine encounters with God.

Now based in the United States with his family, Daniel continues his journey as a solo artist. His latest release, “Feels Like Coming Home”, carries his passion for sharing the hope of Jesus through music that is honest, heartfelt, and faith-filled. Steve McKenna caught up with Daniel recently, listen in to his story!

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Marziyeh Amirizadeh

Marziyeh Amirizadeh, Marzi, is an Iranian American who immigrated to the US after being sentenced to death by hanging in Iran for the crime of converting to Christianity. She endured months of mental and physical hardships and intense interrogation in Evin prison—one of the most brutal prisons in the world.

Marzi is a published author, public speaker, and activist for religious freedom. Her first book, Captive in Iran, recounts her capture and imprisonment. Her second book, A Love Journey with God, recounts how Marzi found God, the struggles she experienced as a Christian woman in an Islamic Country, and how God can turn any situation into triumph. She has shared her inspiring story throughout the United States and around the world, to bring awareness about the ongoing human rights violations and persecution of women and religious minorities in Iran. Andrew McLennan spoke with Marzi about her story, listen in!

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Eddie Penny – Part 3

Eddie Penney is a highly decorated former U.S. Navy SEAL and Marine Corps veteran known for his extensive combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan. After retiring in 2016, he became an entrepreneur and speaker focusing on faith, mental health, and overcoming trauma. Andrew Mclennan caught up with him to hear his story. Listen in!

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Eddie Penny – Part 2

Eddie Penney is a highly decorated former U.S. Navy SEAL and Marine Corps veteran known for his extensive combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan. After retiring in 2016, he became an entrepreneur and speaker focusing on faith, mental health, and overcoming trauma. Andrew Mclennan caught up with him to hear his story. Listen in! Also,…

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Eddie Penny – Part 1

Eddie Penney is a highly decorated former U.S. Navy SEAL and Marine Corps veteran known for his extensive combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan. After retiring in 2016, he became an entrepreneur and speaker focusing on faith, mental health, and overcoming trauma. Andrew Mclennan caught up with him to hear his story. Listen in!

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Josiah Queen

Josiah Queen is a singer/songwriter from Florida in the USA. After breaking into a wide audience through TikTok and other social media. He now has millions of people who listen to his songs on a monthly basis, and his most popular tune, “The Prodigal,” has over 86 million streams on Spotify. Matt and Fel Limmer caught up with Josiah for his first ever Australian interview! Matt also joined Josiah with an impromptu singalong of the song, “Jesus Freak,” which Josiah recently recorded with Toby Mac. Listen in to his story!

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Shawn McDonald

Shawn McDonald is a singer/songwriter based in the USA. His life has been marked by a string of heartaches, bad breaks, and personal mistakes, events that have landed him both in trouble with the law and in love with the Lord – in that order. The street-tough but tenderhearted McDonald has never shied away from telling his story – of growing up in Eugene, Oregon, as an angry, rebellious teen who was a drug addict and a dealer, looking for any and every way to escape his pain and a dysfunctional home. In 1998, at just 20 years old and at the end of his rope – and facing nine felony counts on a drug bust – McDonald cried out to God… and started turning his life around. He hasn’t looked back since. Listen in to his story!

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Roger Poupart

Roger Poupart is the Senior Pastor of Wayside Chapel in San Antonio Texas. Roger has previously served as a Dallas Police Officer. He’s on the Board of Dallas Theological Seminary, and has a massive heart for Missions. Matt Prater caught up with Roger in Uganda as they were part of The Renewal Summit at Gaba Community Church. Listen in to his story!

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Hannah Pettefer

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!

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