The Reality

"Vice president of Christ for All Nations, Peter Van Den Berg grew up an agnostic. But one day Peter heard a gospel message preached in a simple and unassuming way. The Holy Spirit anointed those words with conviction and Peter discovered God’s peace that gave him a contentment he’d never known before. Following the call of God, Peter discovered the simplicity of always doing what seemed right by...

"Bible teacher, pastor and founder of EDIFI Initiative for Bible Teaching, Mark Hodgetts grew up in a Christian home and became aware of God’s calling on his life at an early age. Coming out of a music ministry with his wife, he firstly served on the advisory board the largest church in South Africa before founding the EDIFI Initiative. Mark shares how important it is to develop a personal walk of...

"Pastor Mike Saffery started out life as an actor. He came to salvation while attending Drama school. Sadly, Mike later suffered depression. Suicidal and desperate, he sought God. Jesus gave him a promise – “The Lord will fulfil his purpose for me.” Soon, by God’s grace a kind counsel, Mike was healed and became an actor. On the next The Reality Mike Saffery shares a monologue entitled, Your Chris...

"On the next The Reality I’ll be joined by Lyndie McCauley for The Reality Bible Special, discussing the power of God’s word. Nothing in all of creation is more powerful than the Word of God. By his word he created the universe. The word of God is alive and manifest in Jesus Christ. All Scripture is inspired by God and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. God is always true to...

"On the next The Reality talk show we meet pastor Paul Hudson, regional Leader for at the British Elim Pentecostal Churches. Paul shares how he grew up in a Christian home yet he discovered that he couldn’t base his faith on his parent’s faith; he needed to discover the saviour for himself. Jesus is our personal Lord and saviour. Paul shares about his extensive work as a missionary in Africa and d...

"Singer-Songwriter, Petrina Pacheco experienced a severe physical and emotionally abusive relationship that left her broken and desperate. After several years of living in an extremely toxic environment, Petrina finally escaped. But she had no idea that she was still trapped mentally. Finally, she turned to alcohol in an attempt to subdue the pain. Though raised in a Christian home, Petrina had no...

"Andy Damant spent 6 years with the British Royal Marines enduring operational tours in among other countries, Afghanistan and Iraq. Later Andy worked for the aid agency, Medair International, imparting humanitarian Christian aid to relieve human suffering in the world’s most difficult-to-reach places. Like so many operational soldiers Andy suffered from PTSD. Many of us harbour grief and trauma i...

"Author and preacher, Jonathan Ferguson, prayed the prayer of salvation at age 8. Growing up in church environment he believed he was a so-called, “good sinner” and simply tried to mimic the Christian lifestyle. But at age 16 the Holy Spirit broke through and he realised that his faith was false. Jonathan completely surrendered his life to Jesus. He now heads up Revival Culture Now, a ministry mov...

"Jeremiah 29:11 says, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.’” Pastor Lyndie McCauley has learnt much in seeking the plans of God. Join me, Dudley Anderson, on the next The Reality talk show for The Reality Bible Special with Lyndie McCauley as she shares things she’s learnt along the way in seeking the plans of G...

"Son of respected cricketer, Peter Pollock, South African born, Shaun Pollock made his name as one of the finest all-rounders to represent South Africa in cricket. Shaun is joint 10th in the all-time best ever bowlers in the LG ICC Ratings, having taken over 400 international wickets, at the time of his retirement. However, more than all his achievements, Shaun Pollock considers his faith his grea...

"Charles Spurgeon was known as the "Prince of Preachers. He authored sermons, an autobiography, commentaries, books on prayer, devotionals, poetry, and hymns. Spurgeon’s oratory skills are said to have held his listeners spellbound. On the next The Reality we meet a distant cousin of Charles Spurgeon, ex-atheist, Adam Edwards. Adam was demon oppressed, addicted to drugs, and depressed. Desperate t...

"Leader of a network of churches called Eagles Ministries, Trevor Newport has planted churches all over the world. Trevor has witnessed many miracles in his ministry, miracles that have changed lives for the good, for good. As a mathematics undergraduate at Liverpool University, Trevor was preparing for a career in industry or lecturing but God had another plan and called him into ministry. The Lo...

"On the next The Reality we feature The Reality Bible Special. Getting into God’s word and getting God’s word into us. I’m joined by Pastor Paul Pearson as we look at Ephesians 3:14-16, talking about the reality of the mystery. A great mystery it was that God, in his grace, chose to come down and dwell among men as his son Jesus Christ Jesus, that we may comprehend the mystery of the family of God...

"Pastor Peter De Fin, apostolic leader of an international church network, was challenged to give his life to Jesus when he heard about hell and brimstone in the preaching of the gospel at age 5. Is that gospel still valid today? Peter De Fin, great-great-grandson of Smith Wiglesworth, shares how vital it is to not compromise the message of Christ in this post-moral generation where sin is disguis...

"Jenn Nizza started having premonitions at age 12. Soon she became engrossed in the New Age and became a professional psychic medium. Then strange demonic experiences left her fearful and tormented. Jenn cried out to Jesus Christ. Her psychic experiences began to wane and she sensed a deep inner peace. One day, in a church, Jenn heard the message of God’s love and gave her heart to Jesus. The Holy...

"Kia Hadaeghi left Iran in 1998 seeking a better life. He lied to the authorities to gain UK asylum status, stating that he was a Christian being persecuted for his faith in Iran. His motives were wrong but God, who knows the heart of man, used the opportunity to reveal the truth of Christ to him. In his grace, the Lord appeared to Kia in his bedroom and convinced him that the better life he was s...

"Trudy Makepeace was molested from the age of four until her teens. The dejection of her childhood led Trudy to a life of prostitution, substance abuse and crime. She says, “I grew up living as though I had ‘victim’ written on my forehead.” Trudy’s interpretation of freedom was to be a prisoner to rebellion, addiction, prostitution, crime and greed. She came to the point where, as she puts it, “I...

"Join us for The Reality Bible Special featuring Pastor Paul Pearson on the next The Reality talk show. Reading from Luke 5:1-11, the story of Jesus’ calling of Simon, Andrew, James and John. After the miracle of the great catch of fish, Jesus calls these men to follow him. We discuss how Jesus made the difference in their lives, meeting their needs as they followed him. He will do the same for us...

"Mick Fleming was a drug runner and debt collector. In his words, “I was good at my job. I’d hurt people. I wasn’t bothered.” Sadly, Mick was raped as a child, which led to his depraved early adulthood of crime and drug abuse. After a dramatic failed suicide attempt, Mick sensed the call of God on his life. His story has impacted lives around the world. Now Mick Fleming is the lead pastor of Churc...

"John Lawson suffered a difficult childhood. After an early life of  crime, he ended up in prison where he discovered the unconditional love of God. God had a great plan for John, however, so did the enemy of God’s plans, Satan. Sadly, John contracted stage 4 bowel cancer and health issues that almost cost him his life. In hospital, John heard the audible voice of Satan luring him away from sharin...

"Jesus commissioned us to go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation, praying for the sick, raising the dead and delivering people from demonic oppression. If you know Christ as Lord then this your commission from Jesus – your assignment. On the next The Reality I share a message I preached at a local church entitled, Alignment for Assignment, discussing how Jesus gave us...

"On the next The Reality we feature The Reality Bible Special with Pastor Paul Pearson. On the show we’ll talk about the intentionality of Jesus as seen in his conversation with the woman at the well in Samaria. Did Jesus intend to meet this woman at the well alone? What was his intension to discuss living water and worship with her? Did he intend to impact her life so much that her whole communit...

"After Bible college, Lyndie McCauley was consumed with a desire to bring God’s love to the people of South Africa. This vision helped birth Rhema Bible Church, South Africa in 1979. After a great challenge in her personal life in 2000, Lyndie moved to America and launched Lyndie McCauley Ministries. Later she returned to South Africa where she now ministers to the hurting; the divorced, the betra...

"Tyler Moon suffered a sudden cardiac arrest after running 8 miles of a 10-mile road race. He was saved by a group of strangers who performed CPR at the scene. After he left hospital, Tyler said that his faith was a beacon to him and his family as they worked through the traumatic events of that day. When he recovered from his ordeal, Tyler went back to finish the 2 miles that were left of that ra...

"John Lawson’s family moved to South Africa from Glasgow, Scotland in 1969. After a family trauma, John’s parents split up. His mother returned to the UK with John and his brother and moved into the roughest council housing estate in Europe where he learned to protect himself with violence. As an adult, John became involved in organised crime. Subsequently, he ended up in prison serving a 5-year s...