Delving with Des

In this show, I will be chatting to Brad Middleton, a Pastor and Counselor in the field of trauma associated with discovery of a partner's addiction to pornography and infidelity. The terrible impact that this have on the spouse/partner in terms of self-esteem, trust, value etc.

Join me for this amazing chat with local builder, and Christian, Trevor Suitor. We talk about his journey, his business ventures including chicken shops, IT Companies, and eventually into Real Estate and Property Development. A really interesting story of finding faith, and what that meant..!!

Join me this week as we talk with personal and business coach, Andrew Lord, from Beechwood near Wauchope. Interesting story and with some interesting things to say about Home Education and Life and Business coaching.

Join me on "Delving with Des" as we chat to Donita Rohde who is leading a ministry called "Fresh Start Ministries" here in Port Macquarie. She has led an interesting and somewhat tragic life, but has triumphed and succeeded through her faith and her belief on God. Join me as we explore her life and times.

ON this week's show, I will be delving into the life of Dawn Bayly - a lady who has led a very interesting life and has done quite a few crazy things in her life. She walks about her walk from Tweed Heads to Cessnock - yes, walk over 6-7 months... Join me as we explore further....!!

On this week's Episode of "Delving with Des" we talk with Ellen Crepaz, who is the founder of Port Macquarie Eats. An amazing lady who has been through so much in her 41 years of life from every perspective but who maintains a positive view of life and what it offers. Join me on this Podcast.

IN this Episode of "Delving with Des" we chat to Wayne McDonald, and interesting character who has lived life with ongoing heart problems and has trusted God through it all. We discuss his life and how God has spoken to him during his journey so far....

This week we are delving into the life and times of Evan OBrien who is standing for election in the upcoming PMHC elections in mid-September. Evan is a great local man, who has served in the Australian Army, is a successful local businessman (Chicken Caravans), won design awards, and along with his wife Cassie is raising four children. Great Conversation....

This week we chat with Bobbie Bory whose name alone is very interesting. We talk about her younger days in Sydney, her life (and families) in America. We talk about Bobbie's experiences in Sydney before moving up to Port Macquarie. A great and interesting conversation with Bobbie.

On this week's show, we chat with Alistair Flower who is the MD of the Flower Group which owns a significant number of the taverns around the Port Macquarie region including Tasking Point Tavern, Settler's Inn, Lake Cathie Tavern, and quite a few others. We talk about his life and what led him to his role of leading this group and how these taverns integrate into the Port Macquarie Hasting...

In this episode of "Delving with Des" we talk to Mark Hornshaw who lives in Lorne near Kendal. Mark and his wife have done mission work together, run successful businesses, been a remote university lecturer during COVID, are successful farmers, and have successfully home-educated 6 kids with some amazing results. Mark is standing for the upcoming Port Macquarie Hastings Council elections...

Join me as I delve into the lives of Brad and Steph Vergano, who, after being married for a short while, had to make the agonizing decision on whether to proceed with the birth of their Baby, Remy, although they knew the potential for a dangerous birth for Steph, and the potential of a short life for Remy, or to terminate the pregnancy. We explore the emotions and the decisions that they made........

Join me as we chat to Kerry Medway, a really cool Gentleman who resides now in Port Macquarie. He has served as the Anglican Minister at St. Thomas's and helped form Grace Church. A great advocate for Christianity and a powerful writer. Join me as we explore the life and times of Kerry Medway.

Chris Dockrill is a world renowned Director and Producer and has received many awards for best plays and Director over the years. He lives now in Crescent Head, and has spent many, many years as an English and Drama teacher in Sydney and Kempsey. In this show we reflect with Chris on his life and times.

On "Delving with Des" this week we will be chatting with Cr. Lisa Intermann from the Port Macquarie Hastings Council. We talk about her interesting life, and how she ended up standing for the Council, and what is important for her in the upcoming election.

This week we chat to Rod Bucton, from Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce, about his life growing up in Laurieton, his architecture career, and the impact on his life by being diagnosed with Lime Disease. We talk about his recovery, and his life after illness, and his involvement in the Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce. A great interview...

This week on "Delving with Des" who chat with Catherine Vaara who is the CEO of Mid-Coast Lifeline. We talk about her life's Journey, from the Northern suburbs of Sydney, to Armidale, to Alaska, and ending up here in Port Macquarie. Join us as we delve into the world of Catherine Vaara.

In this weeks Episode we chat with Geoff Brisby, the ex-Headmaster at Heritage School. We talk about life before Heritage, his childhood, the effect of COVID on the school, and his other sporting passion.....

In this interview with David Morgan, the Pastor at Bethel Church in Wauchope, we talk about his life journey, some difficult situations that he has walked through, and how he ultimately became the Pastor at Bethel. We talk about the church at Wauchope and also about his role in Sports Chaplaincy.

ON this week's Podcast, we chat with Cr. Lauren Edwards from the Port Macquarie/Hastings Council. Lauren is on her 1st term on Council and is re-standing for election on behalf of the Greens Party. Have a listen as we chat about Lauren's time in this region, and how she navigated some tough times as a young girl.

ON this show, we delve into the life of Greg Davies, the Unit Commander of the Marine Rescue organisation in Port Macquarie servicing the coastline from Forster to the Queensland Border. We talk about his military life, his experiences in Tasmania, and how he got involved with Marine Rescue, and what it does.

In this Episode of "Delving with Des" we chat to Neville Parsons a long-term community member from Wauchope. Listen as we chat about Neville world of growing up just outside Wauchope, and ending up working and serving in Wauchope all his life.

This week, on "Delving with Des" we chat to Cr. Nik Lipovac - a man who is actively engaged in the local community both as a "radio" man but also for the past 2.5 years as a Councillor on the Port Macquarie Hastings Council. He is a man with passion for our community and a drive to help things improve for the local community. Listen as we talk to Nik about his life, journey, an...

In this Episode of "delving with Des" we talk to Adrian Lee-Archer and John Crisp from Heart Health NSW - a charity and support organisation helping those of us going through the trauma of heart issues.

Join me in this Episode of "Delving with Des" as we delve into the life and times of Debbie Loveday, well known in Port Macquarie region for her work with Rotary. She has much broader engagement in the community that Rotary, and so we will talk about her journey in this show.