VOICE OF CHANGE

15.08.2024 - Voice Of Change - On Voice of Change this week Lauren is joined by Tessa Robbertze, an entrepreneur, pageant judge, motivational speaker and theology student. Abandoned by her birth mother at three days old, Tessa was adopted a month later by Mrs Erasmus. Growing up with 27 siblings, Tessa's home was filled with love and goodness, but the story of her birth was hidden from her until s...

08.08.2024 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by Midian Leah, also known as B-Girl mids. Midian started break dancing at the age of 21 and has become a formidable force in the breaking community. She has 9 championship titles and is recognised as one of the top 40 breaking dancing women in the world. On the show, Lauren and Midian discuss breaking, and how its entry into the Olympics...

25.07.2024 - Voice Of Change

18.07.2024 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by pastor, author and revivalist Dr Eddie Hyatt, who has been in ministry for over 50 years. On the show, they discuss the assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump which took place recently. They also talk about the political division and rhetoric in the United States at present, and Eddie shares a powerful word on why he ch...

11.07.2024 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren in joined by Pastor Tim Beukman to kick on With the SOS campaign at Cape Pulpit. Pastor Tim has been in ministry since 2009, And grew up in a pastoring family where giving was a daily practice and principle. Unpacking the biblical principles of giving, the priesthood, and why it can be difficult To give, this show challenges us to consider how we u...

07.07.2024 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by broadcaster and head of diplomacy for World WIZO, Rolene Marks to discuss current updates on the war in Israel. Rolene shares her personal story of visiting the numerous sites in Southern Israel that were destroyed on October 7th and the global antisemitism that is gripping the world. They also touch on the experiences of the hostages...

27.06.2024 - This week on Voice of Change Lauren is joined by author, blogger and public speaker Shelly Calcagno. Shelley’s mom battled a decade long journey through memory loss and Alzheimer’s. On the show, Shelley shares about the pain and the hope that filled this long journey. Focused on the essence of our human suffering this side of eternity, Shelly will also share her own personal reflectio...

20.06.2024 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is exploring how sport and community upliftment go hand in hand. Welcoming the Siripat Lions Rugby club on to the show, she is joined by Vice chairwoman Ntobe, club chair Deon Naicker, and mentor Chris Mlambo. Together, they discuss the various ways the children in their programs have flourished, how important education is, the impact of mentorship...

13.06.2024 - Voice Of Change - With over 500 million listeners tuning into podcasts this year, the podcast world is Alive and thriving. With this in mind, Lauren is joined by marketer and entrepreneur Mfundo Ntsibande, to talk about all things podcasting. They discuss the business of Podcasting, how to get your unique voice to stand out, and they invite you along to The inaugural South African Pod...

30.05.2024 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by Ottawa University adjunct professor George Monastiriakos, a foreign affairs expert who has been published and cited in publications across 31 countries. George shares his knowledge around affairs in the Middle East and North Africa through the understanding of Arab colonialism, and its impact on this region. George also shares his fami...

16.05.2024 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by Melisa Nemangwe, a dedicated child rights activist, and advisor for Women in Communities in Zimbabwe. She brings her passion for the girl child and climate change on to the show to discuss the impact of climate change and the current climate crisis, on Africa. Deeper than just the planet impact, she discusses child marriage through the...

09.05.2024 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by author Elizabeth Campbell to discuss her latest initiative, Love Letters to Israel. Also on the show, Karen Strauss – Rohm discusses music and its power to heal, she also shares about her plans to create South Africa’s first dementia friendly choir.

02.05.2024 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by author, journalist and tv producer Hamilton Wende, who has worked all over the world, and some 17 different wars and conflict zones. On the show, Hamilton takes us in to his experience of the Rwanda genocide, and the people he met during his time there. Together, they touch on storytelling and the encouragement to young journalists to...

25.04.2024 - Voice of Change

18.04.2024 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by Hermana Viljoen, an intercessor who has lived and worked in Israel for over 20 years. Discussing the recent events happening in Israel, Hermana uncovers the miracles and messages taking place. She will also be sharing how to pray for Israel and the Jewish people at this time, and what to consider as we enter the Passover season.

11.04.2024 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by Orna Grinman, an Israeli teacher and minister. Orna carries within her heart a deep spark from the heart of God for the Arabs, and she ministers among the Israeli Arabs in her region. She discusses the insight God gave her from the book of Ruth, revealing the Arabs as a type of “Ruth,” and the modern “Naomi” as Israel, where both need...

04.04.2024 - This week on voice of Change, Lauren is joined by journalist and founding member of the non-profit documentary foundation Ukraine Story, Honor Phillips. Honor shares about the impact of the Russia - Ukraine war on the world. Why Christians should care. The history of the Soviet era and the rumours of religious persecution in Ukraine. A unique and insightful perspective on history and...

28.03.2024 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by Madi van Schalkwyk, founder and director of A Strangerkind, where volunteers share their stories with strangers to engage in courageous conversations. She discusses the heart of what happens at A Strangerkind event and how empathy is created through listening and engaging in stories. Lauren is also joined by Claire Terblanche, who rece...

21.03.2024 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by clinical psychologist and coach Lauren Davis to discuss compassion fatigue. While similar to burnout, compassion fatigue presents itself in different ways, and is the cost of caring for others and their emotional pain. Lauren discusses how to navigate through this and how the world is currently facing waves of compassion fatigue. She a...

14.03.2024 - On this week’s Voice of Change, Lauren is joined by Arianna Walker, CEO of Mercy UK, a Christian mental health charity. On the show, Arianna shares the taboos and stigmas around mental health, still experienced within communities of faith. She also shares deeply about the Christian response to just “trust God,” and how damaging this can be, when individuals have experienced God as som...

07.03.2024 - This week on Voice of Change, Lauren welcomes back author and spiritual director Tracy Balzer to dig deeper into the spiritual practices of the early Celtic Christians. With a strong focus on prayer, as both simple and profound, Tracy will share about this spiritual practice, as well as the much needed reminder and practice of life as a steady pilgrimage. They also unpack the necessit...

On Voice of Change this week Lauren is joined by Dr Sheree trotter, director of the Indigenous Embassy of Jerusalem. The Indigenous Embassy was opened in February as a tangible expression of Indigenous peoples’ support for Israel. On the show, Lauren and Sheree discuss the purpose of the Embassy, the opening ceremony, and the social media narratives inciting antisemitism globally.

22.02.2024 - Voice of Change

15.02.2024 - This week on Voice of Change Lauren is joined by Tracy Balzer, whose passion for Celtic Christianity and the rich past of the Celtic believers, has led her to take group trips to the Island of Iona in Scotland. On the show, Tracy uncovers the truth behind Celtic Christianity, unpacking the heavy load of mysticism surrounding these first believers and how their beliefs and faith can fu...

08.02.2024 - On Voice of Change this week Lauren is joined by Melissa Manion. Melissa is a mother of four children here and one in Heaven whom she lost to abortion. A pro-life advocate and speaker from Connecticut, she longs to help women facing unplanned pregnancy and to come alongside those suffering from the pain of abortion. She’s dedicated her ministry to the daughter she never got to meet. O...