The Story with Jimmy Colefax

Pedro Alexandrino [Alex-ann-DREEN-oh] grew up in Brazil in a troubled home???.and things got so bad that at one point he even tried to kill his father with a knife. Pedro will share the miraculous way his Christian Aunt helped turn things around. That’s pastor Pedro Alexandrino Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.v...

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. We’ll hear Tabitha and Dr BJ Pandey’s story???...next time. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia th...

Michael McLennan is the son of our guest last time 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, and end up settling there. We’ll hear Michael’s story and how he met and married, Rita, on the Island Paradise of Vanuatu. Your support sends the gospel to every cor...

Retired dentist, Graham McLennan, has always lived his life with the belief that Christians should let their light shine ???.and have a positive influence on society. To this end, he has been involved in several Christian projects and ministries over the years ?' including helping to start radio stations in Australia, Nepal and Vanuatu. We’ll hear more of Graham’s impactful life story?...

Retired dentist, Graham McLennan, comes from humble beginnings in farm country in New South Wales??????and has gone on to travel the world???..with various ministries. AND he’s helped to start Christian radio stations in Nepal and Vanuatu. Also, he’s made a huge contribution to the Christian community in Australia over the years. We’ll hear Graham’s impactful story???.next...

Pastor Wayne Zschech joins us once again from Ukraine where he’s been serving as a missionary for over 29 years! He’ll share 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 fo...

Wayne Zschech was born in Queensland and 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...

Bruce & Terri Connell [Con-elle] are some of the busiest people you’ll ever meet! In addition to being the directors of the Kimberly Cruise Centre???..they’re ALSO the pastors of King’s Church in Kununurra, Western Australia. We’ll find out their story???..AND what it’s like to live and minister in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. That and more???...next tim...

Dr Simon Pandey [PAN-dee] had been persecuted in the predominantly Hindu country of Nepal after he became a Christian. However, in 2006, the laws were changed and, amazingly, he was allowed to teach about Jesus on the official government radio station. Radio Nepal. We’ll hear more about Dr Pandey’s [PAN-dee] pioneering ministry. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australi...

Dr Simon Pandey [PAN-dee] grew up in a Hindu family in Nepal and became a Christian after a period of spiritual soul searching. Sadly, he paid a significant personal cost because Nepal was officially a Hindu nation at that time. We’ll find out how he goes on to become a pioneer of Christian media in Nepal as he shares his story. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia thro...

Cheryl Phillips says that after making some serious mistakes in her young adult years.???..she felt like there was no way that God could possibly forgive her. We’ll hear the remarkable way that God brings reconciliation to her life???...next time. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystu...

Cheryl Phillips used to say that she was a cover girl for what NOT to do after making some serious mistakes in her young adult years. But today, she feels her life is better described by the phrase, 'She who has been forgiven much, loves much.'  Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio...

Life started off well for Alan. He was raised in a Christian family and put his faith in Jesus at 7 years old. However, as life went on???..he began to experience one disappointment after another???.until he got to the point where he had to decide???. Would he continue to trust and rely on his childhood faith in the Lord???or would he chuck it all in? We’ll hear Alan’s story???...next...

Jo Chapman has faced devastating losses in her life, but says that whenever she’s knocked down, she gets right back up again! She joins us once again to share more of her story and more of how the Lord has helped her get through many painful experiences.  Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donat...

Jo Chapman describes herself as just an ordinary person wanting to live an extraordinary life of faith! However, several events in her life have threatened to derail that goal as she’s faced many challenges.  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 infor...

Rochunga Pudaite’s [Roe-CHUNG-ah Poo-dite-EE] father was one of the first of his people group - from north-eastern India - to become a Christian. And it was his dream that his son would one day translate the Bible into their tribal language. We’ll find out how Rochunga goes on to become the founder of Bibles For the World???.next time. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of A...

The late Rochunga Pudaite [Roe-CHUNG-ah Poo-dite-EE] was from North-eastern India???.and his father was one of the first of his Hmar ['Mar' ?' rhymes with 'Car'] people group to become a Christian. They had undergone an amazing transformation from being known as savage head-hunters??????to becoming loving 'heart-hunters' for the Lord! We’ll hear the Hmar peoples’ remarkable story???.ne...

Tom and Donna both struggled with their identity and same-sex attraction while growing up???.AND???.into their young adult years. We’ll continue to hear their story and find out how they’re now both serving the Lord. That and more???.next time. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omny...

Tom grew up in the United States and struggled with his identity and same-sex attraction. Meanwhile, Donna grew up in a highly dysfunctional home and also struggled with same-sex attraction. They have now been married for over 30 years???.and have 4 adult children???.. We’ll hear Tom and Donna share their unique story ??????.next time. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Austral...

Well, Michael Rafferty’s story starts off pretty rough. He grew up in an orphanage???.where he quickly learned to never let anyone see him cry???and he got into many fights. However, when God’s love eventually broke through, it radically changed the direction of his life. We’ll hear how God uses Michael’s life in an amazing way???.next time. Your support sends the gospel to...

Kerri Pike - Part 2 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.

Kerri Pike - 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.

Steph Taylor is only in her twenties now???.but when she 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 Taylor will share her story???..next time. Your support sends...

Karen Mace is originally from Tasmania and went on to serve as a missionary in South America. It was there that tragedy struck for her family???..which sent Karen into a crisis of faith that lasted for several years. Also, it stirred up painful issues from her childhood???. before God’s love eventually broke through. Karen Mace will continues to share her story???.next time. Your support sen...

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 for her family???.which caused issues from her troubled childhood to resurface. Karen is the author of the book, 'Healing Begins in the Heart'???..and she’ll share her story.???..next time. Your support sends the gospel to every...