Vision Christian Radio

The Story with Jimmy Colefax

Jimmy Colefax fronts a series of conversations filled with stories of everyday Australians who reveal the impact their faith has through a variety of challenges, many we all go through. For more great Christian radio from Australia, visit Vision Christian Radio online for more great content at www.vision.org.au.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Kylie Wilson - 24 August 2020 21.08.2020

Kylie Wilson lives in Albany in Western Australia and has gone through quite an emotional roller-coaster ride, with many unexpected ups and downs. Just when she thought some parts of her life had been restored, she experienced yet another gut-wrenching loss. She share’s the role her faith played through it all. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, onl...

Ngo and Nisbet - Part 2 - 20 August 2020 20.08.2020

once again learning about the modern hobby of Geocaching [caysh-ing], and the creative ways it can be used to share your faith. Last time, we talked to 2 people who are deeply involved in this hobby of hide and seek with a GPS: Maria Ngo [Go] and David Nisbet [Niz-bet]. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/d...

Ngo and Nisbet - Part 1 - 19 August 2020 19.08.2020

Geocaching [Caysh-ing] is a modern day hobby of hide and seek, where participants use a GPS to find hidden treasures, otherwise known as 'Caches' [Caysh-es]. Maria Ngo [Go] is a devoted geo-cacher and uses her hobby in creative ways to share her faith. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnystud...

Wesley Leake - 18 August 2020 18.08.2020

When Wesley Leake was growing up in Queensland, his parents’ business went bankrupt and his father ended up going to jail. This had a huge impact on his life?.and years later?.he had to come to grips with the feelings of unforgiveness he had towards his father. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/dona...

Penny Reeve - 17 August 2020 17.08.2020

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. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print m...

Nalini Tranquim - 2 - 14 August 2020 14.08.2020

Once again, Nalini Tranquim [Nah-Leenie Tran-Kwim] joins us to share more of her life story. alini was 18 years old and all set to begin her career as a concert pianist in London, when she found out she was pregnant. Find out the impact this had on her life, and on her parents. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision....

Nalini Tranquim - 1 - 13 August 2020 13.08.2020

Nalini Tranquim [Nah-Leenie Tran-Kwim] grew up with visions of becoming a concert pianist and went to London to fulfill her dream. However, that’s when she received some surprising news that put her promising future in doubt. Nalini will share her story. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See...

Shaun From China - 3 - 12 August 2020 12.08.2020

Former Chinese movie star, Shaun, joins us once again to share more about the incredible ways God has been working in his life, including how his father arranged his marriage for him, AND how he then leads his bride to faith in Christ. All that and more. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donate See omnyst...

Shaun From China - 2 - 11 August 2020 11.08.2020

Shaun was born in China and, against all odds, he was handpicked by Chairman Mao’s [Mow] wife to star in several movies in the 1970’s. But when he decided to go overseas to New Zealand to attend university, he suddenly found himself struggling financially to survive. Find out the remarkable ways God meets his needs. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through bro...

Shaun From China - 1 - 10 August 2020 10.08.2020

Shaun was born in China and, against all odds, he was handpicked by Chairman Mao’s [Mow] wife to star in several movies in the 1970’s. He played the lead role in everything from romantic to Kung Fu movies. But the fame, position and money still left him feeling hollow inside and he decided to go overseas to New Zealand to attend university. Hear Shaun’s remarkable story Your supp...

Mariska Meldrum - Part 2 - 7 August 2020 07.08.2020

Mariska Meldrum joins us once again to share more of her life story. This time focusing on mental health challenges. Unfortunately, after the birth of her first child, her bipolar disorder took a turn for the worse, and new issues began to arise. 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...

Mariska Meldrum - Part 1 - 6 August 2020 06.08.2020

Mariska Meldrum is the Campaign Manager for Miracles Day - Christian Blind Mission’s yearly fundraising event. The remarkable thing is SHE has a miracle story of her own regarding her vision. Find out her amazing story. 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...

Kim Black - Part 2 - 5 August 2020 06.08.2020

Once again, Kim Black and her mother Sue, will share about Kim’s life journey as a blind person. We’ll hear more about how she overcomes obstacles in everyday life?.doing activities that most of us just take for granted. Also, Kim will share about how she has learned to navigate her way around using something called 'echo-location.' All that and more, with Kim Black and her mother Sue....

Kim Black - 4 August 2020 04.08.2020

Kim Black was born blind and rebelled against God in her teenage years. But, she says now her spiritual eyes have been opened and that she can see, but just in a different way. Hear her story and some of the challenges she faces in everyday 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...

Dr Don Batten - 3 August 2020 03.08.2020

Dr Don Batten has been with Creation Ministries International since 1994. He has spoken around the world on the creation issue, showing the errors in the evolutionary ideas he was taught. We'll hear his story...and find out why he's so passionate about creation. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/d...

Gary Raymond - 31 July 2020 01.08.2020

Gary Raymond is a retired police inspector. These days, he’s keeps busy as a chaplain to police and is involved in the Christian Police Fellowship of New South Wales. However, his life was almost stopped before it even got started, when his mother contemplated an abortion. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision...

David and Helen Smallbone- 30 July 2020 30.07.2020

David and Helen Smallbone have certainly made a huge impact on the history of contemporary Christian music. They are the parents of successful recording artists Rebecca St. James plus Joel and Luke Smallbone from 'For King & Country.' But before their children made it big, they went through some huge challenges themselves in the music industry. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Aust...

Brian Welch - 29 July 2020 29.07.2020

Brian Welch reached the heights of rock and roll stardom as a member of the heavy metal band named, Korn. But?after his life began to fall apart, he gave it all up when he became a Christian. Several years later, he was surprised to find out that God was now leading him to RE-JOIN his old band, Korn. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print med...

Michael Rafferty - 28 July 2020 28.07.2020

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 Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Austral...

David Percy - 27 July 2020 27.07.2020

David Percy was a bit disappointed and frustrated at the way his career path had been going?.when suddenly?.he had a stroke. This sent him further into depression which was showing no signs of letting up. Then one day?.he was asked to take care of a dog that had been abused?..and something wonderful and unexpected happened. We’ll hear a remarkable story about a man and his dog Your support s...

Gladys Staines - 24 July 2020 24.07.2020

Australian missionary, Graham Staines, was tragically killed - along with his two sons, in 1999, while serving in India. A movie about his life has been made called, 'The Least of These - The Graham Staines Story.' His wife, Gladys, shares about the making of the movie,and about her life since the tragedy. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and pri...

Krish Dhanan - 23 July 2020 23.07.2020

Krish Dhanam [Done-um] was the spiritual consultant for the movie about Australian Missionary, Graham Staines, called, 'The Least of These.' He also had a small part in the film. Krish will share what is was like growing up in India, how he became a Christian?.AND how he became involved in the movie. All that and more! Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, o...

Andrew Matthews - 22 July 2020 22.07.2020

Andrew Matthews is a Perth school teacher who has written and produced a major feature film called, 'The Least of These - The Graham Staines Story.' How did this all come about? Find out about the story behind the movie. 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...

Doris Brougham - 21 July 2020 21.07.2020

Legendary Christian missionary, Doris Brougham [Brome] was born in 1926 in Seattle, Washington and travelled by freighter to China in 1948. She primarily ministered to tribal people and eventually went on to become the founder of Overseas Radio and TV ministry - producing Taiwan’s first Christian television program. Hear her story?.and some of her trumpet playing as well. Your support sends...

Zorina London - 20 July 2020 20.07.2020

Zorina [ZORE-reen-ah] London has come to be known as 'The Black Pearl of Asia' and lives in Taipei [Tie-pay], Taiwan. So, how did an African American nightclub singer from Louisiana come to serve at an Asian ministry on the other side of the world? Find out as Zorina shares her fascinating story. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media:...

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