History Makers Radio

In this candid interview Kath shares about her years in the Mormon church, and how through reading the Bible and searching for God she had a conversion experience. Phil Shares how his life was spiraling out of control, and how an encounter with God has led both of them into ministry.

Melinda 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. www.alpha.org.au

Chris Foley is the former State member for Maryborough, QLD. He has 6 children, was a pioneering Gospel artist many years ago, in his “spare time” he is a private pilot, and an internationally travelled 6th Dan Black Belt Ju-Jitsu Instructor. He is also the Senior Pastor of Grace Community Church, which he founded, now in it’s 9th year. In 1994, Chris’s 3 yr old son, Joshua was runover and killed by a motorbike, ridden by a young man named Danny Ace. This interview explores the bond between Danny Ace and Chris that was forged by Danny’s role in Joshua Foley’s death. www.chrisfoley.com.au

Ken Davis is a well-know comedian, story-teller and a brilliant communicator. Matt Prater caught up with Ken during his Australian tour, and got some great tips on how to be a humorous communicator, found out what Ken thinks of Aussies, and Ken also shares the message of the Gospel, like you’ve never heard it before. Unless you’ve heard this interview before. www.kendavis.com

Author and speaker Jodie Guerrero shares her inspiring story of overcoming chronic illness. She’s a young mother who struggled to provide for her family, her body ravaged with Lymphoma. www.jodiesjourney.com

Larry Gillis is on the pastoral team at New Hope church in Hawaii, after many years of Counselling, he shares some insights into the power of the Gospel. He asks every person he counsels, “Is Jesus real? And if so, do you believe he can help you with whatever your problem is?” He shares how our personal faith in Jesus is a foundation for healing… www.enewhope.org

Aaron Cordeiro is the Senior Pastor of New Hope church in Hawaii-Kai. He’s the son of the well-known Pastor Wayne Cordeiro from New Hope International. In this Interview Aaron shares about how he became a Christian, what life is like as such a young pastor, and his recent mission trip to Myanmar. www.newhopehawaiikai.org/

Here’s a montage Matt put together with some of the Artists who will be at Easterfest 2012!

Bob Katter is an Aussie federal politician, the member for Kennedy, and the leader of Katter’s Australian Party. In this chat he talks about how he got into politics, his views on Homosexual marriage, Abortion, Prayer for Australia, & the Bible

Loree Rudd is the sister of well-known Aussie politician, Kevin Rudd. She shares about her faith, and the reasons why she recently quit the Labor Party, and their policy change on same-sex marriage. She also shares quite openly about the night her brother was usurped as Prime Minister.

This is Matt Prater’s first ever recorded song. It’s a parody version of Billy Joel’s “We didn’t start the fire.” It’s a comedy song that Matt aired on Vision radio, tackling the issue of Homosexual marriage, and the need for Revival!

Bill Muehlenburg is a social commentator, Author and speaker. He shares his story of coming to Christ and getting involved in Youth with a Mission at a young age. He’s the Secretary of the Family Council of Victoria, and lectures in ethics and philosophy at various Melbourne theological colleges. In this conversation we talk about some of the political hot potatoes of the day, with topics including Marriage, Abortion and Islam. www.billmuehlenberg.com

Brother 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. www.backtojerusalem.com

Dr Andrew Corbett is a husband, dad, preacher, teacher, writer and senior pastor at Legana Christian Church Tasmania, and National President of ICI College Australia. Along with several other Academics, Theologians, and Professionals, he was a founding member of the Tasmanian Family Institute – a family research think tank and social commentary organisation. This Institute was pivotal in changing some key public policy in the area of morality and family. www.andrewcorbett.net

Cindy Cruse Ratcliff is a Dove-award winner, an internationally acclaimed worship leader at Lakewood Church, in Houston Texas, a Christian artist and award-winning songwriter. She shares of her love for Australia, how she seeks the Lord in the songwriting process, the power of humour, and the power of the gospel.  www.cindycruseratcliff.com