Pr John and Angela have been married for 36 years and travelled to many countries around the world. Though raised in the church, John was not interested in God when he was young. How did God reach him? Hear their story of how God brought them on the twisting, turning journey from New York to the cornfields of southern Illinois.

John says his life went from tragedy to triumph. He was born to a Mum and Dad that weren’t married and at three months of age, he and older sister were left in the home of the baby sitter. She was a Seventh-day Adventist. John’s parents never came back for them. John has written an autobiography “Abandoned, but Not Alone.” (9:10)

Angela’s upbringing was quite different to John’s. Have a listen!

Join us as we speak with Tim Parton, General Manager of 3ABN’s new Praise Him Music Network. Did Tim go through extensive music training to develop the talent God gave him, or is it purely from God? Find out about his journey and how he was led to work at 3ABN.

Greg Morikone shares snippets of his life story, from childhood through to his position at the time as General Vice President at 3ABN, and how it has shaped his life.

Being home-schooled and raised in a Christian home in the country, Greg learned and developed many skills including business, as he would work in the garden and sell produce on the roadside at an early age.

 Greg loved going with his family to visit sick neighbours, singing and caring for them.

 After attending a Revelation Seminar, Greg committed his life to God in baptism at the age of 12. However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing for his spiritual walk. While attending a Christian university, he saw double standards and told his Dad that he wanted to give up on God. Greg remembers his dad’s good advice, don’t look to man, we are human and make mistakes. Look to God, He will never fail you or disappoint you. Don’t get discouraged with the church, look to Jesus who is the author and finisher of your faith.

 At Greg’s first meal at university he met his wife and the thought entered his mind, I will marry this lady. Listen to hear more details of Greg’s life and how God has led.

From a rubbish dump to a pulpit. That is the amazing story of Leeboy Tobias from Port Moresby. Helped by Dennis Perry’s Operation Food For Life, God has worked an amazing transformation in this young man’s life. Hear him tell his story.

Born in Nigeria to Lebanese parents who wanted to give him a good education, they sent Raymond to a Jesuit boarding school in Lebanon at the age of 5. While there he had to go to confession. One day following confession as he walked away he remembered an unconfessed sin. What should he do? He decided not to go back and confess his sin. The next day he went to church wearing a tuxedo with a clean, white shirt, but spiritually he felt so filthy.

 When Ray returned home from boarding school, his Mum was driving past a protestant church, he asked his Mum, “What is the difference between our church and their church?” She said, “The difference is they confess their sins directly to God, but we confess them to the priest”. I thought to myself, “That is so much better.” I wondered why we had to go through a priest.

 Ray lost his spiritual interest in God. However, God did not lose interest in Ray. Listen to Ray’s story and hear how God was trying to reveal Himself to Ray throughout his life. As is common to humanity, when faced with ill health, Ray found God’s love by reading the book of John in the Bible. His heart was touched and he responded to the Holy Spirit. He continued his love for the Bible, reading it morning and evening and he has continued to grow in understanding God’s Word. He sees the Sabbath is a special day that we can spend time with God.

Helen Hall is a dedicated teacher serving as a volunteer administrator at a school in a refugee camp in Thailand. She has been there about 36 years.

The school is large with about 900 students and 50 teachers. She tells of the adventures, dangers and rewards of such work. Originally Helen took a one year leave of absence from teaching in Australia to go teach in Thailand, but she never returned to work in Australia again.

Although she doesn’t have the luxuries of a western lifestyle she feels she has not given up a thing! She feels God has given her freedom to work overseas. She is not planning on retiring or she would get bored. She said she has celebrated her 80th birthday. Helen’s goal is to train future leaders and by the way, she still has a full teaching load!

Nicolene’s book entitled “Creation by God or evolution by nothing” is aimed at the 12 to 112 years of age reader. Listen as Nicolene discusses Science Defined, The Big Bang, Dinosaurs and so much more.

Nicolene is part-time specialist lecturer in Nature Conservation at UNISA (University of South Africa) Department of Environmental Sciences. She holds a master’s degree in Plant Ecology and Management.

How did Nicolene’s research into religion end up with the book on Creation? As a member of a congregation of some 7,000 people (Dutch Reform, Presbyterian), Nicolene whilst listening to DVD’s (God’s Final Call) began plying her pastors with questions. They encouraged her to research the questions. This exciting journey culminated with Nicolene and her family changing their faith. Then hearing what her children were being taught about Evolution vs Creation spurred Nicolene to dig deeper.

“One hypothesis shapes another hypothesis. “Taste, Observe, Repeat.” What does this mean? “How on earth did everything fit into the ark? If two dogs went in, why so many species?“

All becomes clear as you join Nicolene in this in-depth interview.

Growing up Jasper was addicted to video games. However, his life took a change of direction when he found Jesus and fell in love with God’s Word. He found true satisfaction by ministering to others whether it was giving Bible studies, preaching, conducting health programs, and more recently media ministry. Incredibly the reading of Luke 19:10 “He that is faithful in that which is least, is faithful also in much”. Luke 16:10 significantly impacted Jasper’s career. Listen as Jasper tells how God has opened up media ministry opportunities. Be inspired to consider how God may lead you as you choose to be faithful in the things that are least.

Born into a Christian family in Zimbabwe, Ruth and family were strongly involved in their local church. Wanting to give Ruth a good education they migrated to Australia to a country town. It was exciting moving to Australia, the land of Skippy the kangaroo, but her spiritual beliefs and habits would be challenged. There were no youth in her new church and she desired friendship of other young people. Her spiritual habits were guided by her parent’s beliefs, they were not her own. Ruth is grateful that her parents explained from the Bible why they held the beliefs they did and encouraged her to follow God.

When Ruth moved out of home to attend university her wings were no longer clipped. What would she do? While attending a friend’s party she looked around and then left. This started her life in a different direction. She switched from secular university to Avondale College and later she attended an intense Bible course. That had a huge impact on her life. Now she says, it is my faith and no longer my parents’ faith, which is really amazing!

For anyone living with or struggling with eating disorders, depression and anxiety, this interview is for you. As a child, Diane struggled with longings to be comforted and to feel loved. PTSD plagued her life.

Dad’s upbringing had been fraught with violence. Mum kept family issues a secret, so negative issues were never discussed. Even though dad was a non-drinker, after getting work in a bar, he became an alcoholic.

The one positive in Diane’s childhood was that dad took them to church. Happy times only occurred at Christmas. The death of both parents drove Diane further down the spiral of eating disorders, depression and anxiety.

Did Diane ever find the peace and love she craved? In her testimony, Diane relates how she heard a TV program by Steve Wohlberg. Her walk with Jesus began.

As you listen to Diane’s testimony you will marvel at how God is always there to pick up the pieces and show us a new and trusting faith in Him.