History Makers Radio

Sanctus Real is a U.S. Christian Rock band who wowed crowds at Easterfest 2010. The band is best known for their number one singles “Beautiful Day” (a U2 cover), “I’m Not Alright”, & “Forgiven”. Matt caught up with Dan their bass player, and they announced they are headlining at Easterfest 2013! www.sanctusreal.com

Janene Epere is the CEO of Destiny Haven, a womens refuge offering a residential life-developing training program for women with any life controlling issue. Janene shares her story of how she & her Husband Lewis overcame drug addiction, & how God has now opened doors for them to reach out to many. www.destinyhaven.org.au

Ben Hughes is a Revivalist, Pastor & worship leader based on the Sunshine Coast. He shares his story of conversion with a powerful encounter with God, & how God has taken him all around Australia, NZ, Fiji, India & the USA with a message of the power of the Gospel. www.pouritout.org

Phill Boaretto is the pastor at C3 Church Tokyo. Here his story of conversion & his heart to reach Japan with the Gospel. After 6 years of short-term trips, he & his wife & children have started a new church near one of the world’s busiest train stations. www.c3churchglobal.com/church

Rod Plummer is the pastor at Jesus Lifehouse church in Tokyo. After pastoring churches in  both Thailand & Australia, Rod now oversees a number of churches in Japan. Hear the story of his conversion, and how Jesus Lifehouse is helping Japanese people after the Earthquake and Tsunami. http://tokyo.jesuslifehouse.com

Talo Satakara is the Oversight for 14 new Hope Churches in Asia. He’s also Senior Pastor of New Hope Tokyo. After growing up in Samoa, & Hawaii, marrying a Japanese wife and moving to Japan, Talo shares how many doors are opening for the Gospel in Asia. www.newhope.jp

Greg French is the Founder of the Real Men’s ministry with C3 churches international. He shares his story of coming to Christ and how the Real Men ministry is spreading across the nations to raise up Godly men, who will lead the way they were created to. www.realmenc3.com

Leigh Nash is the lead singer of Sixpence None the Richer. Many would remember their big song “Kiss Me”, which was #1 across Australia many other countries worldwide. Well, lead singer, Leigh Nash, has released some great solo material, and in this interview she shares the story of how God has opened many doors of blessings in her life. www.sixpencehq.com

Moriah Peters is a U.S. singer songwriter. She started writing songs at the age of 13 and “had dedicated herself to the leadership of God at the age of 14 and can still remember her heart’s genuine prayer of, ‘God, I just want to be used by you.’” She auditioned for American Idol, but they were harsh to her because of her wholesome image, telling her to experience life (“kiss a boy”) before entering the music industry. In this interview she shares about her debut album, and overcoming stagefright. www.moriahpeters.com

Will Graham is the grandson of Billy Graham and the oldest son of Franklin Graham. Will has seen more than 10,000 people converted to Christianity during his outreaches. He shares about the legacy his grandfather has left, and about his crusades in Australia. www.willgrahamcelebrations.org

Don Francisco is one of the pioneers of contemporary Christian music, having begun his recording career in the 70s. Don is known worldwide for his “folky” ballads written from the point of view of Bible characters who were surprised by God’s grace. He shares his story & the heart behind his songwriting in this conversation. www.rockymountainministries.org

Neville Peter is an amazing Gospel singer from the USA. At a young age he was diagnosed with Glaucoma, which is a very painful disease that causes nerve damage in the eyes. He became totally blind at the age of 12. He’s been singing in church since he was 5 years old, and in this interview he shared his story, and how God has been with him in his journey of faith. www.nevillepeter.com

Brad Huddleston is a U.S. revivalist, evangelist & multi-media extraordinaire. Brad is known for his technological expertise, evident in his resources, ”The Darkside of Technology: Restoring balance in the digital age.” Brad now realizes why God has combined his computer & theology training with life experience to help expose the realities of developments in & over-use of technology. www.bradhuddleston.com

John Mackay the Creation Guy is the International Director of Creation Research. With a background in geology & teaching, John has formally debated many academics & theologians including Richard Dawkins. He’s also been doing field research worldwide for the past 30 years. www.askjohnmackay.com

Jamie Haith is the host of Student Alpha. Shown in many countries around the world, Student Alpha is a DVD series, teaching the basics of Christianity in a modern context. Jamie has worked in radio, and as a children’s TV presenter, and shares about his love for Australia and the Gospel. www.alpha.org.au