Jesus the Game Changer: Hosted by Karl Faase

At the beautiful Scots College near Bondi Beach, Karl Faase sat down with Hugh Chilton, a historian, teacher and researcher into how Australia's identity as a Christian nation changed during the 1960's, 70's and 80's. Hugh speaks about the impact of Billy Graham's 1959 crusade, which packed out stadiums in both Melbourne and Sydney, as well as the culture shift that occurred in the next few decades.

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John Harris' incredible depth of knowledge into the history of Australia, both Indigenous and European settlement is shown in his many books on the subject, especially his powerful book titled One Blood. Karl Faase sat down with him in the chapel of St Mark's Theological College in Canberra to discuss his parents work and legacy as Bible translators in the Northern Territory; his own research into the relationship between the Indigenous people and the church in Australia; and the many stories of faithful people who shared the Gospel with others. While often a hard story to hear, our history needs to be remembered and learned from, and John's passionate work in this area is so valuable.

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As the first Indigenous person to gain a PhD from Sydney University, Dr Anne Pattel-Gray's experience of racism from both outside and inside the church ignited a flame that drove her to pursue higher education, with the aim of giving her people the words to use in their campaign for justice. Anne's firm faith in God keeps her hopeful for reconciliation and for an easier path for future generations of Indigenous people. Karl and Anne discuss the inspiration of her mother, her Christian faith and the faith that runs very deep in the First Nations people.

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After taking the ute across Bass Strait on the Spirit of Tasmania, Karl interviewed Bernadette Black in Hobart. Bernadette's experience of having a baby at 16 years old, and not finding the national organisational support she was looking for, led her to starting her own organisation meeting the needs of expecting and parenting teens. Brave Foundation is now nation-wide, and is paving a way for other nations to follow in this important work. As a voice and advocate for these young people, Bernadette is living out her Christian faith, making a difference to so many.

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With the two utes lined up in the starting pits of the iconic Bathurst track, Karl Faase interviewed Andrew 'Fishtail' Fisher, a former businessman who now drives a race car with the word 'Jesus' printed all over it. Through not shying away from making his Christian faith public, Andrew now has many opportunities to speak in schools and prisons about his story and his faith, which has changed the lives of so many. Karl chatted with Andrew about how he got started in racing, the ministry that has grown out of it, and the difficult season in his life that helped grow him and showed that God is in control, not us.

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Narelle Urquhart's life story is turbulent, heartbreaking, redemptive and inspiring. Growing up in traumatic circumstances, Narelle left home at just 14 years of age, finding herself homeless and in an abusive relationship. Years of losses and ongoing mental health battles eventually led her to Queensland where an Indigenous elder and pastor took her to church that very first Sunday. There she found faith, love, acceptance and hope which she has passed on to her four children. As both an artist and the Indigenous Engagement Advisor at Bond University, Narelle uses her full 'toolbag' of life experiences to help Indigenous young people who struggle with identity, as well as educate others in what their role is in the Indigenous and Australian story.

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Roy Williams’ dedicated research into the faith-filled people who built this nation has been significant in altering the narrative about the history of Christianity in Australia. His own journey to faith and self-confessed ignorance into the history of his own nation led him to write many books including ‘God, Actually’ and ‘Post God Nation?’ Roy and Karl talk about his own faith journey, of taking his daughter to Sunday school, thinking he’d have a free Sunday morning but quickly becoming interested in what he read in the Bible and coming to an intellectual place of believing, before also experiencing the emotional power of the Holy Spirit.

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Karl Faase went out to Tambar Springs, a small town in far-west NSW, where John Anderson’s family have lived and farmed for 5 generations. In this interview, Karl and John spoke about his journey to faith during his university years, his view on farming and care of the land for future generations, and his insights into politics from his many years as a member of Parliament and the deputy Prime Minister of Australia.

Despite having grown up going to church every Sunday, Tim Booker realised he didn't know as much about the Christian faith as perhaps he should, when a friend at work asked him what it was all about. Tim's search and growth in this knowledge led him to becoming a Minister with the Anglican Church and to serving as a chaplain in the Australian Army. Karl Faase interviewed Tim in Sydney city to talk about his time in the Army as a chaplain as well as the amazing breakthrough he saw occur in Dave Jensen's life.

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Karl Faase interviewed Dave Jensen, a former Army Commander who came to the realisation that the things of this world, which he likens to salt water, will never be enough to satisfy. After becoming a father at 17 years old, Dave joined the army for income and lived a turbulent and destructive life for many years. Jesus broke into his heart in a remarkable way and turned Dave's path right around, showing Jesus truly is the way, the truth and the life. Dave's is a story that will resonate with so many and it's a privilege to share it with you.

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