Real Faith with Eric Skattebo

Melanie Saward is the author of the book, ’Ministry Stinks: One Leader’s Journey from Despair to Joy.’ And also ’Disillusioned: When you get lost Following Jesus.’ So, I guess you can tell from those titles that there’s been some bumps along the way of her faith journey. We’ll find out what those bumps were all about as Melanie continues to share her story...

Author Melanie Saward was born in Australia to Hindu parents from Fiji. Growing up in Sydney, she was understandably a bit confused as she was sent to a Christian school while following Hindu traditions at home. Melanie shares her story of discovery. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio...

Justin Lippiatt joins us once again to share more about growing up in South Africa and feeling the need to pretend he was somebody else in order to be accepted by his peers and his father. We’ll find out how God eventually takes off his mask and sets Justin free... Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/...

Justin Lippiatt grew up in South Africa and says he put on a mask in order to be accepted by his peers at school. On the outside, people saw a tough, beer drinking fighter, like his father. But what was going on inside was quite another story. We’ll find out today, how God takes off his mask and sets Justin free. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, o...

Eve Johnston is the author of the book, 'A LOVE LETTER TO MY CHILDREN,' about her traumatic life journey through abuse, teenage pregnancy and domestic violence. However, her subtitle reads, 'No matter how difficult the circumstances, there is always hope for a brighter future.' Eve shares more of her story and how she has now found true freedom. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Aus...

Eve Johnston grew up on a farm in New South Wales in a loving family. But sadly, her life took an unexpected downward turn after she was abused by a family friend - which left her reeling. Despite many years of heartache and pain and surviving one traumatic experience after another, the Lord eventually rescued her and she has now found true freedom. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of...

Dr Amanda Nickson is the author of the book, 'Living by Faith - How the impossible becomes possible with God.' In her book she shares some remarkable stories of how God did what seemed to be impossible in her life - including walking over 20 km with an unstable neck fracture! Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.or...

Pastor Bianca Serratore and her husband, Anthony, planted a church on the Gold Coast and they were amazed to find out that many people who had previously been involved in New Age spirituality began coming to the Lord. Bianca shares more of her story ? as well as the stories of some former New Agers. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print medi...

Pastor Bianca Serratore began using social media to do ministry during the COVID lockdowns. She soon found that people who had previously been in the New Age Movement began contacting her - and have been coming to the Lord. What has led to this rise in interest in Christianity among people formerly in the New Age Movement? We’ll find out as Bianca shares her story. Your support sends the gos...

Author Ivan Rudolph helps us go back in time to hear the story of someone who has had a HUGE impact on Australian history: Presbyterian minister, John Flynn. Flynn was the founder of the Australian Inland Mission - as well as the founder of what became known as the Royal Flying Doctor Service - the world’s first air ambulance. Ivan Rudolph is the author of the book, 'John Flynn ? of Flying D...

Nic De Vincentis [DEE Ven-cen-tis] likes to have a plan and be in control but suddenly she found that things weren’t going to plan?.and that she and her husband, Aaron, were struggling to have children. Sadly, she found out that this was just the beginning of some severe health challenges. Today, Aaron and Nic share how their faith helped them through this journey. Your support sends the gos...

Nic De Vincentis is a youth pastor at Life Ministry Church on the east side of Melbourne. Her husband Aaron is on the worship team and often provides real life illustrations for Nic’s sermons. We’ll get to know more about this fun couple today. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omny...

Aaron and Nic DeVincentis are a fun couple who love the Lord and are both involved in ministry at ’Life Ministry Church’ on the east side of Melbourne. Nic is a youth pastor and Aaron is on the worship team. Aaron also provides real life illustrations for some of Nic’s sermons! We’ll hear how it all works out, as Aaron and Nic share their story. Your support sends the gospe...

While serving as a missionary in South America, tragedy struck Karen Mace’s family. This sent Karen into a crisis of faith that lasted for several years. Fortunately, God’s love eventually broke through and now Karen is helping others heal from grief and loss. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au...

Karen Mace is originally from Tasmania and went on to serve as a missionary in South America ? along with her husband and children. It was there that tragedy struck her family. This caused issues from her troubled childhood to resurface. Karen is the author of the book, 'Healing Begins in the Heart' and she shares her personal journey to healing. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Au...

Australian Singer and songwriter, Mitch Wong, tells the story behind winning a Grammy award as a co-writer of a song for CeCe Winans. Also, he shares some of the stories behind recording his own songs for the first time. 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 info...

Australian singer and songwriter, Mitch Wong joins us once again to share more of his story and some of the unexpected twists and turns on his road to winning a Grammy. 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.

Mitch Wong was born and raised in Australia and now lives full time in Nashville, Tennessee. He shares his journey to becoming a Grammy Award winning songwriter. 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.

Brad Quilliam was 12 years old when he found out he was adopted. This rocked his already fragile world when suddenly he felt like he didn’t know what was true anymore. Struggling in school because of dyslexia, Brad eventually dropped out when he was 15 years old - and his future was unclear. But God turns it all around! Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broad...

Pastor Wayne Zschech joins us once again from Ukraine - where he’s been serving as a missionary for over 29 years! He shares more of his story and more about what it’s like doing ministry in a war torn country. 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 in...

Wayne Zschech was born in Queensland. When he was almost 18 years old, he told God that he would do one year of ministry work in Ukraine. But God had other ideas and Wayne has now been serving in Ukraine for over 29 years! Wayne shares his story and what it’s like doing ministry in a war torn country. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and pr...

Bill Forward’s wife Glad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2004. Bill joins us once again to share more of their life journey and about the lengths he went to to make the most of their remaining years together. 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...

Bill Forward joins us once again to share more of his and his late wife Glad’s story as a couple. After their time as missionaries in India came to an end in 1978, they came back to Australia. Bill tells how the Lord led them on even more ministry adventures! Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate...

Bill Forward joins us once again to share more about his and his late wife Glad’s time as missionaries in India - when they were a young couple in their early twenties. At the time, they had no idea of the remarkable ways that God would use them in ministry, including, helping out at a leprosy hospital and teaching the Bible. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through...

Bill Forward joins us once again to share more of his and his late wife Glad’s story as a couple. Last time, we heard how their love story began. This time, he tells how the Lord led them to become missionaries in India. AND about some of the challenges they faced while living there. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https:/...