Real Faith with Eric Skattebo

Ed Somerville had quite an adventurous, carefree childhood growing up in the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern part of the United States. But things took a very serious turn when just 6 weeks into being a missionary with his wife and 8 children in Mexico tragedy struck. Today, we’ll find out what happened and how God got the glory through it all. Your support sends the gospel to every cor...

Ed Somerville is an excellent storyteller and has plenty of stories to share from his adventuresome childhood growing up in the hills of Appalachia in the eastern part of the United States. Ed joins us once again to share more of his entertaining stories?including the time he and his brothers decided to give the family cat a hysterectomy! Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia...

Ed Somerville has always had a gift for telling stories, especially about the mischievous adventures he and his brothers had growing up in the hills of Appalachia in the eastern United States. Ed will share some of these stories?and about how he eventually came to faith in Christ Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.visio...

Suzanne Shu is a virtuoso musician who plays the traditional Chinese instrument called the Erhu. But even though she’s won numerous awards playing her instrument, she says it wasn’t until she became a Christian that she actually began to ENJOY playing it. Suzanne shares her surprising story. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print...

A few years ago on the program at Christmastime, we spoke with the ’Singing Flight Attendant’ who was known then as Bethany Stagg. She had achieved worldwide fame when a video of her singing a Christmas carol in an airport lounge went viral. She joins us again to share the real life, fairytale ending to her story. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broad...

When Bethany Stagg sang an acapella rendition of a Christmas carol at the airport lounge where she works?..she had no idea that the video would go viral?..AND have a HUGE impact on her life in ways she would’ve never expected. Today, we’ll hear Bethany’s story?.and the surprising story behind her Christmas carol video. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia th...

Pauline Morrison was 19 years old when she unexpectedly became the nanny for the children of one of the most successful rock stars in the world. Roger Waters from Pink Floyd. She joins us once again to share more of her story and some of the challenges she’s faced. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/...

Pauline Morrison was 19 years old when she unexpectedly became the nanny for the children of one of the most successful rock stars in the world, Roger Waters from Pink Floyd. So, how did a good girl from a Christian family in New Zealand cross paths with an atheist rock star? And then later go on to become a missionary? We’ll find out today as Pauline shares her remarkable story. Your suppor...

Barbara Holland’s father was a communist and she was brought up as a strict atheist by her parents. She went on to become an artist and lived a hippie lifestyle on a farm with her husband. But that all came to an abrupt end when her marriage fell apart. Today, we’ll hear how she found a new beginning, and an extraordinary adventure when she gave her heart to the Lord. Your support send...

Author Roy Williams joins us once again to share more of Arthur Stace’s incredible story and how he came to be known as Mr. Eternity. We’ll hear how Arthur’s legacy is still having a huge impact on peoples’ 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...

Author Roy Williams joins us to share the story of one of the most influential Christians in Australian history, Arthur Stace who came to be known as Mr. Eternity. It’s a remarkable story because at one point in Arthur’s life it looked like he had no future?as he sank deeper and deeper into alcoholism. We’ll hear Arthur Stace’s incredible story today. Your support sends the...

Roy Williams was a successful lawyer when one day he decided to send his 4 year old daughter to Sunday school. When the church wouldn’t let him just drop her off and leave something unexpected happened when he stayed to hear the sermon. 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/lis...

Our guest is once again a survivor of domestic abuse and violence. She’s courageously sharing how God worked in her life to help her heal from the trauma she experienced on an almost daily basis. 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.

Sadly, our guest has had quite a rough life. At one point as a young adult, she had plans to go overseas and explore the world. But that all changed when she found out she was pregnant. Then, after she married the father of her child, she found out he was a violent and abusive man. She shares how God worked to bring healing in her life. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia th...

Carol Major joins us once again to share more of how God has transformed her cold heart that was filled with hatred to one that’s filled with love and joy! Carol is an Indigenous Australian who is now spreading the love of God in Woorabinda in Queensland. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See...

Carol Major has a deep understanding of Indigenous children being forced from their homes and relocated because she was one of them. Carol was 7 years old when she was taken from her mother and father. This and other experiences bred in her a hatred of white people. But God eventually got a hold of her heart and we’ll hear her amazing story Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Au...

Once again, we’ll learn about the The Higaunan tribal people in the Philippines. Who had lived for centuries enslaved to superstitions and in fear of the spirit world. Missionaries, Ron and Michelle Jennings, will share the powerful story of how Lord used them along with other missionaries to help set them free. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, on...

The Higaunan tribal people in the Philippines had lived for centuries enslaved to superstitions, and in fear of spirits they felt they had to appease. Until one day, the village witch doctor had a dream that white men would come with a book. That’s when Australian missionaries, Ron and Michelle Jennings, entered into the picture and were used by the Lord to help set them free from bondage. Y...

Author, Ivan Rudolph, joins us once again to share more about the extraordinary life of Presbyterian minister, John Flynn. Flynn was the founder the Australian Inland Mission - as well as the founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service - the world’s first air ambulance. Flynn has left behind quite a legacy ? including, being featured on Australia’s twenty dollar note. Your support sends...

Peter Connell grew up in a working class home near Sydney and always had a dream of recording his own music. However, his life took many detours and it wasn’t until about 40 years later that his dream finally became reality. Today, Peter will share the ups and downs of his life story along with some of his long awaited music. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through...

Anna White-Atkins is the daughter of past guests, Malcolm and Suzanne White. She joins us once again to share more about the impact her parents have had on her life, faith and ministry. She also tells us why she decided to follow her parents’ footsteps into ministry - and some of the challenges she faces as a female pastor. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through b...

Anna White-Atkins is the daughter of past guests, Malcolm and Suzanne White. Anna will share her story and some of the challenges she faced growing up as a pastor’s kid. Also, she’ll tell us about the huge impact her parents have had on her life, faith and ministry. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision....

Jeff and Virginia Ball share more of their story and how past guests, Suzanne and Malcolm White, helped them repair their troubled marriage ? and also helped lead Jeff to putting his faith in Jesus. Eventually, the Lord miraculously opened doors for them to do ministry work in Bali ? with amazing success! Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and prin...

Jeff and Virginia Ball share their story and how past guests, Suzanne and Malcolm White, had a huge impact on their lives. Jeff says that after 20 years of a turbulent marriage and three separations, his relationship with his wife, Virginia, was in tatters. That’s when they went to see a Christian counsellor, Suzanne White. That turned out to be the beginning of an amazing turnaround in thei...

Malcolm and Suzanne White have been married for over 50 years and have a passion for helping other couples. So, what does it take to have a love that lasts a lifetime? We’ll find out what worked for Malcolm and Suzanne as they share their story. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystudi...