Interview

Dr Michael Davey was raised in 4 state-run institutions. He was kidnapped by his real father, who desperately wanted his son back, but when he was reunited with his family Michael was beaten repeatedly by his mother, who was violently schizophrenic. To escape his mother's violence and neglect, Michael escaped to join the Navy when he was just 15. After years of suffering depression and anxiety, Michael went on to study and is now a scientist and a teacher with a PhD, and a loving family of his own. Michael's self-published memoir is called Journey of Hope.

Jamie Malcolm is an author, speaker and is well-known for his Co-hosting of the Kerri-Anne morning TV show on channel 9 Australia. Jamie shares his story of coming to Christ, some great stories from his acting career.

This week on History makers we talk to the next generation of History makers! The kids from Northside Christian College in Brisbane tackle the big questions. What is Easter and Christmas about, they share their favourite Bible stories, and there’s plenty of laughs and some sing along songs too. Join us for the History Makers...

Janet Yeo is an ambassador for Opportunity International, a ministry that offers micro-finance loans to the poor. She shares her story of her conversion to Christ mainly through the Alpha course, and  being set-free from addictions and the launch of her new ministry, New Hope Care.

Simon and Xene Schembri are the founders of At the Ark, a ministry for those who’ve suffered abuse. They share their heartbreaking story of discovering the extent of abuse in their own family, and the road to healing and recovery. Tackling the issues of "forgiveness", "Where is God" and surviving the court process, Simon and Xene help to provide the support that they couldn’t find in their time of crisis.

Margaret Court is a retired former World No. 1 tennis player. She became a Christian in the mid-1970s, and in 1991 became a minister. In 1995, she founded a church called Victory Life Centre in Perth. She still serves as its senior pastor. Her television show, A Life of Victory, appears on the Australian Christian Channel.

Sidney Mohede is an Indonesian Singer/songwriter & worship leader. Well know for penning the song, "Hosanna (Be Lifted High)", an anthemic chorus that Israel Houghton wrote a beautiful chorus to and recorded. Sidney shares his story of conversion in his teens, and how his church is reaching many in Indonesia, in one of the largest Muslim countries of the world.

Joel and Julia A'Bell are the lead pastors for Hillsong church Australia. Working with Brian and Bobbie Houston, they lead the 4 thriving church campuses. In this interview they share how they met at Blackstump music festival, and they announce some exciting guest speakers and artists for Hillsong conference 2012.

Berni Dymet is the CEO of Christianityworks.com.  After a career in the Army, working in IT, and building a successful international consultancy firm, Berni came to Christ and was soon launched into ministry. His radio ministry and books now reach out to many around the world.

After hitting rock bottom, David Martin had an encounter with Jesus, he was set free from his addictions, and now he works with World Vision. David shares about the 40hour famine, the East Africa Emergency appeal for Somalia, and the History of World Vision, which now provides assistance to 100 million people worldwide, including 2.4 million children, in more than 90 countries.