Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah

Who will lead Heysen into the future? On February 19, 2026, the Bridgewater community gathered for a high-stakes Town Hall event ahead of the South Australian State Election. Hosted by Activating Bridgewater and broadcast by Lofty Community Media , this forum brought the candidates for the seat of Heysen face-to-face with the issues that matter most to the town. In this episode, moderator Michael...

This week on Life Bursts, hosts Matthew Carratt and Sarah Freeman sat down with Mark Simon McDermid for a fascinating journey through his life experiences. From growing up in Adelaide in the 1960s to his long career at IBM and eventual return to his musical passions, Mark's story is one of adaptation, growth, and finding purpose. === RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people pas...

On this week's episode of Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah, we were joined by John Robert Lucas, a former minister turned spiritual healer. John's journey is nothing short of extraordinary, filled with unexpected twists, divine interventions, and a series of invitations from God that led him down a path he never imagined. He is the author of UNLOCK THE POWER - How To Pray Specific Effective...

In this fascinating episode of Life Bursts, hosts Matthew Carratt and Sarah Freeman sit down with Keith Ellison, a passionate collector and curator of South Australian radio history. Keith shares his journey of preserving and showcasing his father's extensive collection of vintage radios, tape recorders, and other audio equipment. === RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people pa...

In this powerful episode of Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah, we dive deep into the remarkable story of Steve Schiller, a man whose life journey took him from rebellious youth to transformed Christian and biker ministry leader. === RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged...

In this captivating episode of Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah, we continue the fascinating story of Wendy Azadegan, a trailblazing mechanical engineer turned camellia enthusiast. Wendy's journey takes us through her experiences as one of the few women in engineering during her time, her adventures in designing household appliances, and her current passion for gardening and community service....

In this captivating episode of Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah, we dive into the fascinating life story of Wendy Azadegan. From her father's inventive genius to her own journey as one of the first women in mechanical engineering, Wendy's tale is one of perseverance, curiosity, and unexpected turns. === RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascin...

In this heart-warming episode of Life Bursts, hosts Sarah and Matt sit down with Jacqui, a mother of four and former teacher, to discuss her life journey from childhood to parenthood. Jacqui's story is one of faith, adventure, and embracing life's unexpected turns. === RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people,...

On this episode of Life Bursts, hosts Matt and Sarah sit down with Annabelle Roennfeldt, a woman whose journey from childhood anxiety to spiritual freedom offers hope and inspiration. Annabelle's story is one of transformation, highlighting how her faith in Jesus Christ ultimately led to healing from lifelong anxiety. === RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate abou...

On this episode of Life Bursts, hosts Sarah and Matt welcomed author, cook, and former nurse Alida Whiteoak to share her inspiring journey of creativity and self-discovery. === RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are fro...

Get ready to burst into a world of fascinating stories with Matt and Sarah on their show, Life Bursts! Each episode, they'll be sitting down with someone interesting and giving them the space to share their incredible story in full. From people you know to those you don't, and even those you should know, Life Bursts will take you on a journey of discovery and learning. By subscribing to Li...

World War Balloon!🤣 Seriously? Check out this new pilot content from RawCut: Experience the story of one of the most bizarre geo-political events of 2023 (so far) with RawCut Analysis Host, Rhys Jarrett. Join him as he takes a look back and compares the infamous Balloon Boy situation of 2009 and the suspected “Spy” Balloons of 2023. Why is the US Department of Defense putting the blame for a ball...

WOW! She is already busking to large crowds in the middle of a city of over a million. 🤯 Julia Overeem is someone who is always surrounded by music, and whilst Julia is at school, she has used every opportunity to learn to perform. When she was younger, Julia had a passion to learn about the dramatic arts, but during high school, she changed course to learn more about music and all the skills it...

Greif, banking and faith is an odd combination, but Peter Carratt seems to make it work. 🤔 In this special episode of Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah, we get to experience the story of Peter Carratt the father of our own Matthew Carratt, the host of the show. Peter has had a life that has taken him across Australia for work and love which has brought much joy and pain over many years. In the inte...

How does a lawyer use their skills to be a peacemaker and resolve conflicts? 😮 Angela Niejalke is a multi-skilled person, a lawyer, a school chaplain and a mediator. Using her multifaceted skills, she is a trainer at an organisation called PeaceWise, which has the goal of training people with conflict resolution from a Christian perspective. Her life experience has also contributed significantly...

"The Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service." - Australian Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 🎖😮 Mrs Christine Goodfellow OAM had a humble beginning to her life, most of her younger years were spent in and around public and military housing communities. An experience that has positively and profoundly had a major influence upon...

A cat has nine lives, but how many does Josh Ede have? 🤔 Josh Ede grew up in southeast South Australia on a typical country farm, but his love for taking risks has led him to many unique life experiences. Including a love for rollerblading, skiing, hiking in Nepal and photography at the 2010 Winter Olympics. In this episode of "Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah", Josh tells about how he nea...

How did Andrew Hogarth put his musical talent to use?🎶 You may not know or see it, but Andrew Hogarth, senior minister at "The Journey Uniting Church", was in a touring band entertaining many. In this episode of "Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah", Andrew tells us about the various lessons he has learnt throughout life and how he uses those lessons to assist others in their lives. =...

A mission and a journey across a great southern land to help people. 🤗 Daniel Wayman is a Salvation Army Officer stationed in Mount Barker South Australia, but he did not start there. Daniel's roots are in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, where he started life as a typical Queensland boy who was interested in many of the activities that young people take part in Queensland, like cricket, t...

Seriously! Where's the boat? 🙄  Fay Carruthers has an attitude to life that many would agree with. "Can, so, do" has been the mindset she has approached her life with and encourages others to view life the same way. Fay has been a meat packer, studied the arts of butchery and cheese making, and operated a major flower supplier in the greater Adelaide region. Now one of her life's...

Dinky-di Don has a massive family, so how does he manage it? 🤔 Don Richardson has had a grand life in the Greater Adelaide region, which has led to 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. In this episode of Life Bursts, Don sits down with one of his grandchildren Matthew Carratt along with co-host Sarah Freeman to further understand the secrets to a great long life. === RawCut is...

"Gee, for 90 he's is doing all right." - Anonymous Life Bursts viewer. 😂🤣 John Ward has had such a fulfilling and joyful life, and on this episode of Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah he discusses many stories from his over 90 years on this planet in 50 Minutes. Including a rather tedious childhood during world war 2, through to setting up a beautiful home in Australia where he has fos...

How did a passion for electronics make Ken an electrical engineer? 🤔 Ken Lynn was a 10-pound pom that ended up in Adelaide, Australia as a child with his family. But a growing passion to understand how things tick eventually lead Ken to an exciting career in electrical engineering, with a few explosive misfit deviations along the way. 😮 In this episode of Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah, Ken Lyn...

A proud Australian and a top bloke! 👍 In this episode of Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah, Phill Scroop tells us about his childhood in the then-developing Adelaide suburb of Marion. His life eventually lead to him getting work in manufacturing, we learn why he joined the military, his story of being deployed to Vietnam and why his parents were stunned when they learnt about Phill joining the mili...

You can catch new episodes of Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah on  http://rawcut.com.au  or on YouTube , Rumble , Facebook and Podcast every week during August 2022. === RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from commun...