Real Faith with Eric Skattebo

Bill Forward - Part 1 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.

Sheridan Gardiner felt that God was calling her to host a radio program. The only problem was?..she had a fear of microphones and knew nothing about making a program! Sheridan ? and her late husband, Steve - share how the Lord led her step by step to become involved in Christian radio for several years. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print...

Mark LeTourneau grew up struggling to fill the shoes of his legendary grandfather ? inventor, entrepreneur and philanthropist, R.G. LeTourneau. However, after he discovered that the Lord had a different journey in mind for him, he began to travel in a new direction. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donat...

R.G. LeTourneau was one of the most successful Christian businessman of all time. He was an inventor, entrepreneur and philanthropist ? who gave away up to 90% of his income to spread the Gospel. So, how did a sixth grade dropout go on to have factories on 4 continents and have more than 300 patents to his name? We’ll find out as Mark LeTourneau shares his grandfather’s story. Your sup...

Although George Ronalds only ever moved 5 kilometers from his birthplace in Jindivick, West Gippsland, his life has been characterised by some very BIG moves. He was a farmer and earthmover, who then turned into a world champion cheesemaker! George shares how the Lord led him through it all. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https...

Penny Reeve is the author of several books for children and young adults. But her goal is to get her readers to go beyond just reading and to engage in the world. One topic she’s passionate about is human trafficking - a topic she became painfully aware of while serving as a missionary in Nepal. Penny shares the events in her life that have shaped her into the writer she is today. Your suppo...

When you think of a storybook Christmas, you often think of warm scenes of families being together. But unfortunately, for many people, Christmas also has a bit of sadness mixed in. Hazel Ray is a singer and songwriter and she’s written a Christmas song that contains a bit of both. Hazel shares the story behind her song, 'Christmas From Afar.' Your support sends the gospel to every corner of...

When Steph Taylor was only 10 years old, she knew she wanted to be a storyteller. She’s gone on to enter several of her short stories into Christian creative writing contests - including a very personal account of the moment her father died from cancer when she was only 17 years old. Steph shares her story as an aspiring writer whose inspired by her faith. Your support sends the gospel to ev...

Gabby Haidinger from Hungary, joins us once again to share more of her story and to tell us about what it was like doing ministry work in Ukraine. Gabby’s based in Hungry and also visits neighboring countries to minister to gypsies, otherwise known as the Roma people. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org....

Gabby Haidinger is originally from Hungary and has just come back from doing ministry work in Ukraine. She’s a missionary to the gypsy people in Hungary and neighboring countries and was sent there by her church here in Australia. How did this all come about? We’ll hear Gabby’s story today. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and p...

On a windy day in 2009, John Duthie [Dew-thee] was enjoying supporting his children at their school’s sports day. However, tragedy struck when a tree suddenly fell on him from behind. When he woke up several days later, he found out he was paralysed from the chest down. John share’s his story and the role his faith has played in his life. Your support sends the gospel to every corner o...

When Lee Raistrick and her husband, Jim, became Christians, they were both hungry to know more about their new faith. But what Lee didn’t know at the time, was that her husband had just ended an affair - and that her life was about to be turned upside down. Lee shares from her perspective how God restored their marriage. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broa...

Jim Raistrick was having an affair when his wife asked him to go to church. Remarkably, they both became Christians! Jim immediately ended the affair but he still hadn’t told his wife about it. Jim shares the amazing way God restored their marriage. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnys...

Jim Raistrick was having an affair when - out of the blue - his wife asked him to go to church. At the time, he thought this was a pretty good idea?.FOR HER. However, something unexpected happened when the pastor began his sermon. Jim shares how God completely turned his life around. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.v...

When Craig Chapman was born, his parents immediately enrolled him in a prestigious boarding school that he would attend when he became 12 years old. This was part of a cherished family tradition going back several generations. However, when Craig finally attended this school, it turned out to be the worst experience of his life and it has left lasting scars. Craig shares his story of healing. Your...

On the second of April, 2018, Steve and Anita King were 2 weeks into a family holiday in Queensland when Steve had a tragic rock climbing accident. Once again, they share the events of that day and how God has been working in their lives through it all. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystu...

If you were watching the news in Queensland on the second of April, 2018, you would have seen a report that a man in his thirties was rock climbing with his family when he slipped and fell about 8 meters. Steve and Anita King were 2 weeks into a family holiday when this tragic event occurred. They share what happened and how God has been working in their lives since the accident. Your support send...

Tony and Narelle Davenport have lived quite an adventurous life - traveling from Australia to England and then to Hong Kong. But it wasn’t until Tony began to feel the strain from some risky financial investments that God got his attention in a very unique way. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/dona...

Narelle put her faith in the Lord right before she was about to marry Tony Davenport. She told him about her new faith and his only response was that it wouldn’t matter '?as long as it didn’t affect him!' Well, Tony eventually found out - it DID matter!!! But it wasn’t for another 17 years or so that God really got his attention in a VERY unique way. Your support sends the gospel...

Phil Galvin was leading a vibrant youth group in his young adult years when he took great offense at some of the changes the church leaders were asking him to make. Sadly, his anger led him to eventually walk away from the Lord and into an extremely dark period of his life. Phil shares how a wise, father figure entered his life and helped turn things around. Phil is the General Manager of Darwin&r...

Kiran Skariah ? otherwise known as Pastor Skar - has a unique ministry to online gamers. He’s successfully combined his love for youth ministry with his love for video games! Kiran shares his story and what led him to this unique form of ministry. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystu...

Psalm 30, verse 11 says, 'You turned my mourning into dancing.' And that verse is a very good reflection of Yumi Schaefer’s life - both literally and figuratively. As a third generation Korean born in Japan, she was in mourning over the legal persecution her people received. But she is now dancing with Joy because of how the Lord has been working in her life. Yumi’s book is called, 'Sp...

Eliezer Gonzalez joins us once again to share more of how he fell into the trap of legalistic thinking - and believing that the Christian life was just a series of do’s and don’ts. This is ironic because he now leads a ministry that emphasizes sharing the Good News of God’s Grace throughout the world. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, o...

Eliezer Gonzalez was born in Switzerland in 1965 of Spanish parents who eventually moved to Australia. Unfortunately, they began to attend a legalistic church and Eliezer says his life became a series of do’s and don’ts. He shares how God’s grace eventually set him free. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://...

Allen and Alicia Murray joined us on the program a few years ago - shortly after they were married. Now, they’ve been recording music together and have been going on the road to sing and share their faith with others. We’ll hear some of their music and some of the challenges they’ve faced. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and pr...