History Makers with Matt Prater

Michael Jr. is a U.S. comedian & actor who views laughter as the 'tangible evidence of hope.' It’s this unique perspective on comedy that sets him apart from his colleagues and allows him to be just as comfortable appearing on late night television as he is in juvenile halls and homeless shelters. He shares about his faith, his passion to make people laugh & shares his story, listen in & hav...

Dr. Peter Hammond has been a pioneer missionary to some of the worst war zones in the world. For over 34 years he has served persecuted churches and pioneered evangelistic outreaches into Mozambique, Angola, Sudan, Rwanda, Congo and Nigeria. In the course of his missionary activities Peter has been ambushed, come under aerial and artillery bombardments, been stabbed, shot at, beaten by mobs, arres...

Mike Newton-Brown is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Freedom Project, an international justice non-profit organisation, addressing the issues of human trafficking and modern slavery. With a wealth of charity, mission and international development experience, Mike operates as a consultant to The Freedom Project field partners. Mike is also CEO of Leisures Shoe Boutique, with 6 stores operating on Syd...

Craig Guntrip is a Youth Pastor & Marriage Celebrant based in Tasmania. He shares about his passion to reach this generation with the good news, and about the importance of mentoring & raising up young people for ministry. Listen in to hear his testimony & how many youth ministries are uniting together for youth outreaches. Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/ See omnystudio.com/listen...

Rachel 'NinjaMum' Kayrooz has survived the unthinkable. Once a gifted classical singer, actor and songwriter, with a promising career in the arts, this sales and marketing professional went from working in the top end of town and performing in theatre and film, to living in her car, pregnant, beaten, broke and homeless. Her story of survival will shock you. Yet her bravery, courage, resilience and...

Mark Matthews is the National Training and Technical Manager for the COACH Community Mentoring program. Mark has worked in the social welfare sector of Melbourne for 30 years. Mark’s work has involved providing direct casework to clients, leading teams of Social Work and Health professionals in service provision, and being instrumental in designing, developing and managing major crisis accom...

Paul Brittenden was addicted to illicit drugs for a quarter of a century before he made contact with The Salvation Army. Paul is now employed by the Salvo’s as a community engagement worker. He advocates for clients with the courts and government departments like Centrelink. He also provides counselling to people in addiction and pastoral care through God’s Sports Arena (corps) in Bris...

Meredith Scott is the CEO of Opportunity International Australia. In early 2018 following a 32-year career at Ernst & Young, including 19 years as an audit partner, she took on the role of CEO. Opportunity International helps lift people out of the poverty cycle, in 4 key areas: microfinance, health, education, and safety. Listen in to her faith journey & about the impact of this amazing charity!...

Paul Reis is a man on a mission! He’s the Chaplain for the Brisbane Lions, he works with Wesley Mission QLD & has a big heart for the homeless & he’s been involved in Pastoral ministry for a number of years. Listen in to his story! Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Molyneux is an ordained minister who leads Mission Australia's national team of chaplains. Prior to joining Mission Australia, Paul was a Pastor at CityLife Church Melbourne. He has also served as State Director of Youth Alive Victoria & is on the Board of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan's Purse International Relief Australia. Hear about his faith journey & his passion...

Eloise Wellings is an Aussie Long distance runner & Olympic Athlete. She founded the Love Mercy Foundation in 2009 and has since impacted over 100,000 local Ugandans through health & agriculture programs. She is a strong Christian & has stated that she missed out on the Sydney 2000 Olympics due to an injury and thought God was punishing her. She went to church with a school friend and began to und...

Bill Wiser is an Author, Pastor & Teacher. He’s one of the leaders in a Christian Community called Danthonia near Inverell in NSW, Australia. This community is a part of the Bruderhof, which was founded in 1920 in Germany by the Protestant theologian Eberhard Arnold. Appalled by mounting social injustice and the horrors of World War I, they sought answers in Jesus’ teachings, especiall...

Angela Williams is a wife, mother, God-Lover and Advocate for women. She is the Co-Founder/CEO of I Bought Her Freedom and Her Freedom Foundation. She is a public speaker, blogger and author. Born into a privileged life in the UK, married to an Irish Man and now living in Australia, Angela chose to leave her comfortable life to see how other people lived. Being led by her faith she helped women tr...

Tod McDowell is a pastor based in Hawaii. He has previously served for 15 years with Youth With A Mission at the University of the Nations in Kona, Hawaii. In 2007, he became the Executive Director for the ministry called The Caleb Company, who have a vision to ignite revival in Israel, The Middle East & the Nations. Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Dr. Klaus-Dieter John has worked tirelessly to bring hope to rural Peruvians. He has raised huge amounts of money and awareness for the issue of poor healthcare in Southern Peru, and has used this to build a modern hospital for locals. The hospital, called Diospi Suyana - or ’Trust in God’ - has served hundreds of thousands of people in the Apur?mac region. He shares the journey in thi...

Reverend Cornelis Kant is the Executive Director of Christians for Israel International. Rev. Cornelis has previously been working in the banking sector & has served as a Pastor in several Protestant Churches in the Netherlands. Listen in to hear his testimony & about his mission to speak about the biblical promises for Israel and the Jewish people. Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/...

Andrea Simmons was a successful businesswoman and devoted mother when she almost lost everything after she became addicted to ICE. How did it all go so wrong? Andrea shares her story and how God helped her turn her life around. She is now the Founder/ Director of Australian Anti-Ice Campaign - https://www.australianantiicecampaign.org.au Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/ See omnystu...

Michael Connell is a comedian, juggler, entertainer & Radio presenter. He’s been on Australia’s Got Talent, Rove [live] and performed as 'Weird Al' Yankovic’s warm up act! He’s also performed at Soup Kitchens & in Childrens hospitals. Listen in to his faith story & have a good laugh! http://www.michaelconnellcomedian.com Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/ See...

Cindy McGarvie (CEO of Youth for Christ Australia) has previously served with the Australian Army as a Nurse and Nurse Instructor. She's done missions in Tanzania and Uganda where she worked with SIL International in the medical support, recruitment and management fields. She's also spent time working for various members of parliament, both State and Federal, and with Nexus Care & the Australian C...

Dom Raymond is a Photographer, an evangelist & a prodigal son. Dom shares about being bullyed, having his life threatened, struggling with addiction, and how he's overcome many trials. Dom shares about God's amazing grace, which is available to us all. Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Rios is part of the mission team at New Hope Las Vegas. He shares about his faith journey, his battles with addiction & broken relationships & his heart for missions among those living on the streets in Las Vegas. www.newhopelasvegas.com Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roger Ramos leads the mission team at New Hope Las Vegas. After previously serving in the military in Hawaii, Roger now works as an investigator, exposing corruption in some of the world's biggest Casino's. He shares about his faith journey & his heart for missions is places like Africa, Australia, Mexico & among those living on the street in Las Vegas. https://www.newhopelasvegas.com Support the...

Pastor Peter Kasirivu is the founder of Africa Renewal ministries & the Mwangaza Childrens choir. They have several affiliated ministries that impact more than 30 communities across Uganda. They have planted more than 650 churches, trained over 2,700 leaders and sponsored 15,000-plus children. https://africarenewal.org Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Leroy Brown is a Comedian, Author, Podcaster & self-confessed radio nerd. He's worked at many radio stations in Australia, and has a great testimony of how his life was changed by one song he heard on a Christian radio station in Darwin. Listen in to his story! Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Murphy is a 6 foot 2 security specialist with a shaved head, a handlebar moustache & a heart of gold. He has done security at some of the darkest clubs in Brisbane, yet his heart is to care for the homeless & the broken. You'll often find him at a Soup kitchen or at a street outreach, just chatting, listening, and praying for those in need. Hear Tom's story, and how his life has been radically...