Real Faith with Eric Skattebo

Journalist, Morag Zwartz, has written a book about her son called, 'Being Sam.' She describes it as a memoir of his life and death. Sam was born with Down Syndrome in 1994 and a few years later was diagnosed with leukemia. Morag shares how God helped her along her journey of being a parent of a child with serious health challenges. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through...

Pastor Mark Soper was asked by Andrew Chan to read his eulogy at his funeral after Andrew was executed in 2015 in Indonesia. Mark and his friend, Dave Reardon, reflect on Andrew’s legacy and the impact he had on their lives. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Pastor Mark Soper joins us once again to share about his childhood friend, Andrew Chan, who was one of the Bali 9 that were arrested in 2005 for attempting to smuggle heroin out of Indonesia. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In April of 2005, youth pastor, Mark Soper, was sitting in his car when he heard the news that 9 Australians had been arrested in Bali for attempting to smuggle heroin out of Indonesia. His heart sank when he heard that one of the Bali 9 was his childhood friend, Andrew Chan. Mark shares how Andrew’s faith grew while in prison. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia throu...

In 2018, Paul Beaver was awarded the Gusi Peace Prize in the Philippines for his contribution to scientific research in the groundbreaking field of nutrigenomics. Paul and his wife Leigh share their faith journeys and what led up to receiving this prestigious award. Website:  https://www.fitgenes.com/ Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and pri...

Nalini Tranquim shares more of her life story. Last time, we heard how Nalini went to London to fulfill her childhood dream of becoming a concert pianist. However, a few months after she arrived, she received the unexpected news that she was pregnant. Suddenly her promising future was in doubt and she faced many big decisions. Website: https://nalinitranquim.com/ Your support sends the gospel to e...

Nalini Tranquim [Nah-Leenie Tran-Kwim] grew up in Zambia and always had visions of becoming a concert pianist. She was well on her way to making her dream a reality when she went to London when she was 18 years old. However, a few months after she arrived, she received some surprising news that put her promising future in doubt. Nalini is the author of the book, 'The Orange Hue.' Your support send...

Jordan Olney was invited to Europe to train for ministry. But while he was there, the global pandemic hit and he was stuck for months. He thought it would be a complete waste of time but God turned the whole situation around and helped Jordan fulfil one of his dreams. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/don...

John and Robyn Gibbs Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tabitha Pandey was once the dental assistant of retired dentist, Graham McLennan, from Orange in New South Wales. When she was 17 years old, she went on a short term missions trip to Nepal. At the time, she had no idea that she would meet her future husband there ? Dr Bijay Pandy. Also, she had no idea that a 'chance' meeting at her wedding would eventually lead to a radio ministry being started i...

Michael McLennan is the son of retired dentist, Graham McLennan, from Orange in New South Wales. When Michael went on a short term missions trip to Vanuatu, he had no idea he would meet his future wife, Rita, and end up settling there. Also, with help from his father, Michael contributed to the creation of a Christian radio station in Vanuatu. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Austr...

Retired dentist, Graham McLennan, comes from humble beginnings in farm country in New South Wales and has gone on to travel the world ? serving with various ministries. Over the years, he has made a huge contribution to the Christian community in Australia. Also, he’s helped to start Christian radio stations in Nepal and Vanuatu. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia thr...

Sarah Hayden and her husband worked 6 years to adopt their first child from Taiwan. It was the culmination of a dream she had since she was a child. But even though the process was long and difficult, she says the rewards were well worth it. Sarah shares her inspiring adoption journey and the difference it has made in their lives. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through...

Neven Solian won thousands of dollars on quiz shows like, 'Sale of the Century,' 'Quiz Master' and 'Millionaire.' He even had an award winning documentary made about his life called, 'The Trivialist.' But there was a dark side to being a Trivia Master. It turns out his ego-driven winning was constantly rubbing people the wrong way. Neven shares the difference Jesus has made in his life. Your suppo...

John Reifler joins us once again to share more of the incredible way God worked in his and his wife’s lives to miraculously start the Sherwood Cliffs Rehab Centre near Coffs Harbour. Countless lives have been touched by this drug rehab centre over the years. John and Honi’s work continues until today through the leadership of their daughter and son-in-law. http://www.sherwoodcliffs.com...

Last time, Honi Reifler shared the miraculous way the Lord helped her and her husband, John, start the Sherwood Cliffs Rehab Centre near Coffs Harbour in New South Wales. This time John shares even more incredible stories of how the Lord has worked in their lives. He begins with his own story of growing up in Switzerland and also shares the remarkable way he and Honi met and married. http://www.sh...

Honi and John Reifler are the founders of the Sherwood Cliffs Rehab Centre near Coffs Harbour. Honi has written a book about the numerous miracles of God they have seen over the years and has appropriately called it, 'Countless.' She shares some of those incredible stories - as well as her own. http://www.sherwoodcliffs.com.au Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broa...

Lawrence and Louise Hirsch’s daughter, Sarah, was born with severe brain damage and this has had an enormous impact on their lives. Also, it has helped them in their ministry to Jewish people in unexpected and remarkable ways. https://www.celebratemessiah.com.au/ Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/do...

Lawrence Hirsch grew up in a Jewish family in South Africa and Louise grew up in a nominal Christian family. They join us once again to share more of their story and how the Lord led them to become the founders of a ministry to Jewish people in Australia ? and around the world. https://www.celebratemessiah.com.au/ Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online...

Lawrence Hirsch grew up in a Jewish family in South Africa. Later, Lawrence’s family emigrated to Australia where his brother put his faith in Jesus. This led Lawrence to want to know more ? but how would his girlfriend, Louise, back in South Africa, respond to his new interest in Jesus? Lawrence and Louise Hirsch share their story. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia...

As an idealistic young adult in the 1970’s, Jesma O’Hara joined a hippie commune on the Sunshine Coast ? along with her husband. She always had a desire to make the world a better place. And now that she and her husband are Christians, their ministry is making a HUGE difference in people’s lives ALL over the world. https://neighboursaid.org/ Your support sends the gospel to every...

David Percy was a bit disappointed and frustrated at the way his career path had been going - when suddenly he had a stroke. This sent him further into depression which was showing no signs of letting up. Then one day he was asked to take care of a dog that had been abused and something wonderful and unexpected happened. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast,...

Jo-Anne Berthelsen says, 'It’s not too late to do the thing that God has put on your heart to do.' And the thing that God put on her heart to do when she was 56 years old was to become an author. Jo-Anne shares her story and what led her to becoming a late blooming writer. www.jo-anneberthelsen.com Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print...

Amanda is originally from the United States and Kenneth is from Western Australia. They are a Christian couple that originally met via a dating website. They have now been married over 5 years and feel blessed that God used this modern method to bring them together. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donat...

Pete Court had no idea at the time that a spontaneous conversation with a co-worker would have a profound impact on both of their lives. Peter has written about this experience and his short story has gone on to win awards. Also, Pete is a Lecturer in Creative Writing at Tabor in Adelaide and he’s involved in the yearly 'Stories of Life' creative writing competition. https://storiesoflife.ne...