The Story with Jimmy Colefax

Ash Barker and his family left everything in Australia to live for several years in a slum in Bangkok, Thailand. While there, an unusually named book garnered worldwide attention and helped to bring work to many who live there. Today, Ash will share this story and many others regarding helping urban poor people. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online a...

Steve and Carmen Allen were at a point in their marriage where they almost thought it was over. Steve was about to give up and Carmen had feelings of hopelessness. But their faith in God helped them turn things around and now they’re involved in marriage ministry and helping other couples. And today, we’ll hear their story. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia thr...

Once again, Warren and Janet Thyer from Perth Join us to tell more of their story. Warren is a doctor and today, we’ll hear how his faith impacts his practice and how he and Janet are helping other couples by being involved in marriage ministry. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystudi...

Shaun Hart is a former AFL player who reached the pinnacle of success when he played for the Brisbane Lions?when they won the premiership from 2001 through 2003. However, he says that even though he and his team were having success on the field, he was often battling with depression off the field. Today, he’ll share his story and why he’s passionate about preventing suicide Your suppor...

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/d...

David Churcher and his wife had no intention in getting involved in teaching a marriage course at their church. But when their pastor asked them to lead a class, the Lord began to work in their hearts and they have gone on to help many couples improve their marriages! Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/don...

From New Zealand to England, and then Hong Kong. From international news reporter to news producer on the Gold Coast: Tony and Narelle Davenport have lived quite an adventurous life. However, it wasn’t until Tony made some risky investments that went wrong, that he began to feel the strain and God got his attention in a unique way.... Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australi...

Stephen McAlpine - 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.

Stephen McAlpine - 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.

Cameron Harvey 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.

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...

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. Today, Phil will share how it all turned around. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcas...

Glenn Cairns joins us once again to share more of his story. He was 19 years old and living in Papua New Guinea when a tragic event occurred and he became a quadriplegic. However, at his lowest point in the hospital he became a Christian and God has been using him in remarkable ways ever since. Today, we’ll hear more of Glenn’s inspiring story. Your support sends the gospel to every co...

Glenn Cairns was 19 years old and living in Papua New Guinea when a tragic event occurred that changed his life forever. However, despite numerous setbacks and huge challenges Glenn just keeps on serving the Lord AND serving others in remarkable ways! And today. we’ll hear Glenn’s inspiring story. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and...

Shari Hall was a successful doctor for 25 years but always felt like this wasn’t where she was supposed to be. Meanwhile, she had a deep yearning to express herself through music and creativity. Today, we’ll find out how Shari finally found true fulfillment. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/d...

Shari [Sherry] Hall was born in the United States during the civil rights era of the 1960’s. She describes herself at that time as being 'Illegitimate, poor and bi-racial.' Not surprisingly, she grew up confused about her identity and searching for unconditional love. We’ll hear Shari’s story today. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, onl...

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. Today, we’ll find out how God helped her along a difficult journey. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: h...

Once again, Ben Evans from Feed the Hungry joins us to share more of the events that have shaped his life and how the Lord led him to become involved in feeding the hungry in various parts of the world. That’s Ben Evans, the CEO of Feed the Hungry, sharing more of his story today. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://ww...

Ben Evans is the CEO of Feed the Hungry and comes from a family that has a rich spiritual heritage. He’ll share the events that have shaped his life and led him to become involved in feeding the hungry in various parts of the world. 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/listene...

Dr Michael Findlay always had a heart for Africa, and specifically for doing healthcare ministry in Uganda. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to him, a young lady named Kimberly - also from South Australia, and also had a heart for Uganda. Today, we’ll hear what happened after a mutual friend set them up on a blind date. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, onli...

When Craig Chapman was born, his parents immediately enrolled him in a prestigious boarding school that he would attend at 12 years old, which 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 has left lasting scars. Today, Craig Chapman will share his story of healing....

On a windy day in 2009, John Duthie was enjoying supporting his children at their school’s sports day. However, tragedy struck when suddenly a tree fell on him from behind. And when he woke up several days later he found out he was paralysed from the chest down. Today, We’ll hear John’s story and the role faith played in his life. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of...

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. Today, we’ll hear the remarkable way that God brings reconciliation to her life. 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/list...

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.' And today, We’ll hear Cheryl’s story. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: htt...

Today, for our 500th episode, we turn the tables on the host of 'The Story', as Jimmy Colefax joins us to share HIS story. We’ll hear about his musical background, his love for teaching and how he met his wife. All that and more is coming up as we discover the story behind the voice of 'The Story'. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print...