Interview

Ken Davis is a best-selling author, frequent radio and television guest and one of USA's most sought after inspirational and motivational speakers. A gifted comedian and a master storyteller, year after year Ken continues to delight audiences of all ages with Christian comedy that's actually funny! He's visiting Australia late in 2011, hear him share what we can expect from his visit.

Dr Michael Davey was raised in 4 state-run institutions. He was kidnapped by his real father, who desperately wanted his son back, but when he was reunited with his family Michael was beaten repeatedly by his mother, who was violently schizophrenic. To escape his mother's violence and neglect, Michael escaped to join the Navy when he was just 15. After years of suffering depression and anxiety, Mi...

Jamie Malcolm is an author, speaker and is well-known for his Co-hosting of the Kerri-Anne morning TV show on channel 9 Australia. Jamie shares his story of coming to Christ, some great stories from his acting career.

This week on History makers we talk to the next generation of History makers! The kids from Northside Christian College in Brisbane tackle the big questions. What is Easter and Christmas about, they share their favourite Bible stories, and there’s plenty of laughs and some sing along songs too. Join us for the History Makers...

Janet Yeo is an ambassador for Opportunity International, a ministry that offers micro-finance loans to the poor. She shares her story of her conversion to Christ mainly through the Alpha course, and  being set-free from addictions and the launch of her new ministry, New Hope Care.

Simon and Xene Schembri are the founders of At the Ark, a ministry for those who’ve suffered abuse. They share their heartbreaking story of discovering the extent of abuse in their own family, and the road to healing and recovery. Tackling the issues of "forgiveness", "Where is God" and surviving the court process, Simon and Xene help to provide the support that they couldn’t find in their time of...

Margaret Court is a retired former World No. 1 tennis player. She became a Christian in the mid-1970s, and in 1991 became a minister. In 1995, she founded a church called Victory Life Centre in Perth. She still serves as its senior pastor. Her television show, A Life of Victory, appears on the Australian Christian Channel.

Sidney Mohede is an Indonesian Singer/songwriter & worship leader. Well know for penning the song, "Hosanna (Be Lifted High)", an anthemic chorus that Israel Houghton wrote a beautiful chorus to and recorded. Sidney shares his story of conversion in his teens, and how his church is reaching many in Indonesia, in one of the largest Muslim countries of the world.

Joel and Julia A'Bell are the lead pastors for Hillsong church Australia. Working with Brian and Bobbie Houston, they lead the 4 thriving church campuses. In this interview they share how they met at Blackstump music festival, and they announce some exciting guest speakers and artists for Hillsong conference 2012.

Berni Dymet is the CEO of Christianityworks.com.  After a career in the Army, working in IT, and building a successful international consultancy firm, Berni came to Christ and was soon launched into ministry. His radio ministry and books now reach out to many around the world.

After hitting rock bottom, David Martin had an encounter with Jesus, he was set free from his addictions, and now he works with World Vision. David shares about the 40hour famine, the East Africa Emergency appeal for Somalia, and the History of World Vision, which now provides assistance to 100 million people worldwide, including 2.4 million children, in more than 90 countries.

Author and Speaker, Darrow Miller serves as Vice President of Food for the Hungry International and co-founder of the Disciple Nations Alliance. Darrow has been a popular speaker at conferences and seminars on topics that include the Christian movement worldwide, Christianity and culture, Christian apologetics and social issues.

Singer/Songwriter & Author, Roma Waterman was told she may never sing or tour again after suffering from fibromyalgia. But she had an amazing encounter with God that set her in a new direction in pursuing worship and the prophetic through her music. Now, totally healed Roma travels the globe, speaking, singing, working as a vocal coach on "X-factor" and running workshops on the prophetic arts,...

Norman Miller is a pastor, businessman, and Aboriginal Artist. He and his wife Barbara founded The Centre for International Reconciliation & Peace as a para-church ministry, and have planted a church in Cairns, Australia. They are part of the team co-ordinating the National Day of Prayer in Canberra on July 24, 2011.

Norman works with Open Doors Australia. This Ministry works in the most oppressive countries, strengthening persecuted Christians. Norman shares about his recent trip to Ethiopia, and the massive outreach towards Muslims worldwide.

Author and speaker Nicky Gumbel, is the pioneer of the Alpha Course, a short course on the basics of Christianity. He was an avowed atheist, and converted to Christianity in his first year at College, through reading the New Testament. He said, "I was enthralled. It was as if I had found what I had been looking for all my life". Millions have now done the course worldwide. Nicky is interviewed by...

Mark Conner is the pastor of Australia's 2nd largest church, City life in Melbourne. He's an active blogger and has authored many books. He shares some great stories about how to reach out and connect others with the Gospel.

Warwick Marsh is the Founder of the Fatherhood Foundation. In 1998 he was awarded the FOL Fatherhood of the Year Award and in 2001 was awarded a centenary medal by the Governor General. In this History Makers edition, Warwick shares his vision for the National Day of prayer for on July 24, 2011.

John Anderson is the former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia. He recently spoke at the Lord Mayors prayer Breakfast in Brisbane. In this History making speech, John speaks about revival in China and Africa, and the need for Revival in Australia.

Paul Morrison is the chaplain for the West Coast Eagles AFL football team. He took some of the players to Cambodia and was so moved, he wrote the song, "Picking up the pieces", It was featured on Today Tonight and the clip has gone viral on YouTube.

Pete Malins is a missionary with New Hope Japan. 20 minutes after the 2011 Japan Earthquake, Pete was stuck in a bullet train, in a tunnel, with no power, just out of Sendai where the epicentre of the quake was. He spent 19 hours trapped, then was bussed to Tokyo. Pete shares the story in this episode of History makers, and his heart for sharing the Gospel in Japan.

Deborah Kline Iantorno is a messianic Jewish singer/songwriter. After starting her career on TV in Puerto Rico, and singing in night clubs and on radio jingles, Deborah became a Jewish believer and wanted to use her talent for her Saviour. She has a fresh musical approach of Latin rhythms, R&B and worship ballads.

David Heenan is the Author of The Skeptics Guide to God. After years in Advertising and Photography, David has launched into ministry with a message for skeptics. He tackles topics like Creation, Noah's Ark, Bible predictions and heaps more!

Az Hamilton is the National Youth Co-ordinator at Compassion Australia. Az shares about his time working in radio, and how his life changed after a Compassion trip to Haiti, and his passion to reach the next generation with a message of hope and destiny for the future.

Phil Dooley is the Pastor at Hillsong church, in Capetown South Africa. Phil shares the story of God's provision and his heart bring hope to people from every part of society. After leading Hillsong United in Sydney for years, he's passionate about raising and releasing the next generation among the nations!