Bubba D is a new member of the Luke and Susie team, set to hit the streets, giving love away.  He’s bold, he loves to love, he’s short of stature and big of spirit.  From a young age, his life story started setting him apart as someone pretty special.  Spending early years in a wheelchair battling the physically crippling, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, he then beat the odds to walk again.  Then, he faced the unthinkable challenge of losing his mother to cancer.  Through it all, Bubba D developed a strength of character that is undeniable.  And now, he lights up a room and inspires young people to live a life bigger than themselves.

With just one week left until we give away a getaway with #loveaway, Bubba D is joining the team just in time to continue the legacy of giving love away.

Episode Timeline:

03:13   Introducing Bubba D

13:02   Make $29 count, not just for today

14:32   Giving #loveaway

Show Links:

You can help a refugee child understand that a full life feels good.  A gift of just $29 will feed a child for 3 months and give them their first Bible.  Find out more here:  Food and a Bible

Bubba D is a new member of the Luke and Susie team, set to hit the streets, giving love away.  He’s bold, he loves to love, he’s short of stature and big of spirit.  From a young age, his life story started setting him apart as someone pretty special.  Spending early years in a wheelchair battling the physically crippling, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, he then beat the odds to walk again.  Then, he faced the unthinkable challenge of losing his mother to cancer.  Through it all, Bubba D developed a strength of character that is undeniable.  And now, he lights up a room and inspires young people to live a life bigger than themselves.

With just one week left until we give away a getaway with #loveaway, Bubba D is joining the team just in time to continue the legacy of giving love away.

Episode Timeline:

03:13   Introducing Bubba D

13:02   Make $29 count, not just for today

14:32   Giving #loveaway

Show Links:

You can help a refugee child understand that a full life feels good.  A gift of just $29 will feed a child for 3 months and give them their first Bible.  Find out more here:  Food and a Bible

She’s beautiful, talented and seems to like a laugh.  Terri Nunn is an Oscar Winner and still going strong, decades after starting Berlin.  We explore the break up, the getting back together, then the break up again.  We talk about the song that changed everything and the audition that could have changed everything.  In the midst of it, Terri’s vulnerability as she shares about her fear of entering the music industry at all and the opposition she faced when she made the move, is inspiring.

Then, the Holt’s share about life on the home front.  Or as they call it at the moment, life with doctors.  There are sick children everywhere, but a mother’s instinct, though not always followed, is almost always correct.  Well, mostly anyway. 

Episode Timeline:

02:46   Introducing lead singer of Berlin, Terri Nunn

10:30   The role that could have changed everything

13:56   The power of $29

15:48   Doctor, Doctor – Following a Mother’s Gut Instinct  

Show Links:

To find out more about Terri Nunn and Berlin, go to:  Berlin

You can help a refugee child understand that a full life feels good.  A gift of just $29 will feed a child for 3 months and give them their first Bible.  Find out more here:  Food and a Bible

It looked like life was heading off the rails for Chern’ee, when at 13 years old she won an art competition.  There began a journey that has led her to opportunities like youth parliament, meeting the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and being NAIDOC’s Youth of the Year.  Now 19, Chern’ee represents the traditions of the Kalkadoon people as well as championing reconciliation.  In this interview, we hear how Chern’ee came to become an artist, how her proposal for reconciliation had the opposition cross the floor in youth parliament and her position as a woman living in both Indigenous and European traditions.

Episode Timeline:

02:38   Introducing Contemporary Indigenous Artist, Chern’ee Sutton

16:28   Getting to Know You with Chern’ee Sutton

23:08   #loveaway – Get your entries in to win a getaway

25:17   Back in the studio together    

Getting to Know You

If you could give someone a book as a gift that would make their life better, what would you give?

“Shunned”, Steven Strong, Evan Strong

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“Just imagine our world if everyone gave a little something”.

“I believe we are all created equal and should all be treated with the same respect that we wish for ourselves and families.”

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?
Playing sport with younger brother and sister, going to the beach, playing with animals

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low: Fire near house, which stirred up snakes, which have taken a couple of chickens 
High:  Meeting Jessica Mauboy and working with Juiced TV with Lady Cilento Hospital doing a painting workshop with the kids

Show Links:

To find out more about Chern’ee Sutton, go to:  Chern’ee Sutton

You can help a refugee child understand that a full life feels good.  A gift of just $29 will feed a child for 3 months and give them their first Bible.  Find out more here:  Food and a Bible

It looked like life was heading off the rails for Chern’ee, when at 13 years old she won an art competition.  There began a journey that has led her to opportunities like youth parliament, meeting the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and being NAIDOC’s Youth of the Year.  Now 19, Chern’ee represents the traditions of the Kalkadoon people as well as championing reconciliation.  In this interview, we hear how Chern’ee came to become an artist, how her proposal for reconciliation had the opposition cross the floor in youth parliament and her position as a woman living in both Indigenous and European traditions.

Episode Timeline:

02:38   Introducing Contemporary Indigenous Artist, Chern’ee Sutton

16:28   Getting to Know You with Chern’ee Sutton

23:08   #loveaway – Get your entries in to win a getaway

25:17   Back in the studio together    

Getting to Know You

If you could give someone a book as a gift that would make their life better, what would you give?

“Shunned”, Steven Strong, Evan Strong

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“Just imagine our world if everyone gave a little something”.

“I believe we are all created equal and should all be treated with the same respect that we wish for ourselves and families.”

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?
Playing sport with younger brother and sister, going to the beach, playing with animals

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low: Fire near house, which stirred up snakes, which have taken a couple of chickens 
High:  Meeting Jessica Mauboy and working with Juiced TV with Lady Cilento Hospital doing a painting workshop with the kids

Show Links:

To find out more about Chern’ee Sutton, go to:  Chern’ee Sutton

You can help a refugee child understand that a full life feels good.  A gift of just $29 will feed a child for 3 months and give them their first Bible.  Find out more here:  Food and a Bible

Alexa Curtis was just ten years old when she saw the casting call for The Voice Kids.  With the support of her parents, her willingness to learn and her undeniable talent, Alexa went on to win the show that she initially entered for the experience.  Now 12, Alexa is mature beyond her years, yet enjoying her childhood, while still exploring the opportunities that her talent afford her. 

What were you like when you were twelve?  Alexa’s won a national singing competition, which took her to Los Angeles and won her $50,000.  Luke was on the brink of becoming a punk kid and Susie was learning the ropes of how hormones change girls’ relationships.

Episode Timeline:

03:12   Introducing the winner of The Voice Kids Australia, Alexa Curtis

15:40   Getting to Know You with Alexa Curtis

23:41   Three months of food for $29

24:46   Exploring the age of 11

Getting to Know You

If you could give someone a book as a gift that would make their life better, what would you give?

Beyonce’s autobiography

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“Give a girl the right pair of shoes and she can conquer the world”, Marilyn Monroe

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?
Cards

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low:   Not getting to do the “Leap of Faith” at school camp
High:  Going on the 12m Giant Swing at school Camp

Show Links:

To follow Alexa Curtis:  https://www.instagram.com/alexacurtismusic/?hl=en

You can help a refugee child understand that a full life feels good.  A gift of just $29 will feed a child for 3 months and give them their first Bible.  Find out more here:  Food and a Bible

Alexa Curtis was just ten years old when she saw the casting call for The Voice Kids.  With the support of her parents, her willingness to learn and her undeniable talent, Alexa went on to win the show that she initially entered for the experience.  Now 12, Alexa is mature beyond her years, yet enjoying her childhood, while still exploring the opportunities that her talent afford her. 

What were you like when you were twelve?  Alexa’s won a national singing competition, which took her to Los Angeles and won her $50,000.  Luke was on the brink of becoming a punk kid and Susie was learning the ropes of how hormones change girls’ relationships.

Episode Timeline:

03:12   Introducing the winner of The Voice Kids Australia, Alexa Curtis

15:40   Getting to Know You with Alexa Curtis

23:41   Three months of food for $29

24:46   Exploring the age of 11

Getting to Know You

If you could give someone a book as a gift that would make their life better, what would you give?

Beyonce’s autobiography

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“Give a girl the right pair of shoes and she can conquer the world”, Marilyn Monroe

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?
Cards

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low:   Not getting to do the “Leap of Faith” at school camp
High:  Going on the 12m Giant Swing at school Camp

Show Links:

To follow Alexa Curtis:  https://www.instagram.com/alexacurtismusic/?hl=en

You can help a refugee child understand that a full life feels good.  A gift of just $29 will feed a child for 3 months and give them their first Bible.  Find out more here:  Food and a Bible

In this episode, we catch up with a trainer from The Biggest Loser Australia, Steve “Commando” Willis.  Throughout his life from childhood, through the military and into his personal training career, he’s always known good fitness and solid nutrition.  The unexpected twist in the tale was becoming a media personality, starting with The Biggest Loser Australia.  Now, continuing to train, compete and doing it all in front of the camera with a new baby and high profile relationship, Steve shares a powerful story on how his body though as strong as ever, is still susceptible to challenges.

It spurs a discussion on empathy between Luke and Susie whose experience of empathy is completely different.  Susie has natural empathy, Luke is more analytical and has to surmise his way to understanding people’s emotions.

Episode Timeline:

03:38   Introducing Steve “The Commando” Willis

29:20   Getting to Know You With Steve Willis

35:50   Exploring Empathy

Getting to Know You

If you could give someone a book as a gift that would make their life better, what would you give?

“Resilience” by Eric Greitens

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“There are no excuses”

“Over time, through the process of daily choices, we find that we build courage, strength and wisdom.  We changed who we are and how we can be of service to the people around us.”

Show Links:

Find out more about Steve Willis:  Steve Willis

In the radio show, Luke and Susie looked at a special treasure hunt that was 6 years in the making – a gift from father to daughter.  Check it out here:  Treasure Hunt

You can help a refugee child understand that a full life feels good.  A gift of just $29 will feed a child for 3 months and give them their first Bible.  Find out more here:  Food and a Bible

We’ve mentioned the story of Violet, here’s her story:  Violet

In this episode, we catch up with a trainer from The Biggest Loser Australia, Steve “Commando” Willis.  Throughout his life from childhood, through the military and into his personal training career, he’s always known good fitness and solid nutrition.  The unexpected twist in the tale was becoming a media personality, starting with The Biggest Loser Australia.  Now, continuing to train, compete and doing it all in front of the camera with a new baby and high profile relationship, Steve shares a powerful story on how his body though as strong as ever, is still susceptible to challenges.

It spurs a discussion on empathy between Luke and Susie whose experience of empathy is completely different.  Susie has natural empathy, Luke is more analytical and has to surmise his way to understanding people’s emotions.

Episode Timeline:

03:38   Introducing Steve “The Commando” Willis

29:20   Getting to Know You With Steve Willis

35:50   Exploring Empathy

Getting to Know You

If you could give someone a book as a gift that would make their life better, what would you give?

“Resilience” by Eric Greitens

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“There are no excuses”

“Over time, through the process of daily choices, we find that we build courage, strength and wisdom.  We changed who we are and how we can be of service to the people around us.”

Show Links:

Find out more about Steve Willis:  Steve Willis

In the radio show, Luke and Susie looked at a special treasure hunt that was 6 years in the making – a gift from father to daughter.  Check it out here:  Treasure Hunt

You can help a refugee child understand that a full life feels good.  A gift of just $29 will feed a child for 3 months and give them their first Bible.  Find out more here:  Food and a Bible

We’ve mentioned the story of Violet, here’s her story:  Violet

It’s back on our tv screens on Channel 9 – The Famer Wants a Wife.  Farmer Lance, a long-horn farmer from Queensland, is not your average farmer.  Running his farm as an event venue and having other work outside the farm to sustain him financially, Lance is looking for love after being nominated for the show by an ex-girlfriend.  He’s been married before, but now in his 50’s, it’s time for cupid to shoot his arrow in this farmer’s direction again. Hear how he prepared for the show, about life on the farm, and how for this farmer, opposite don’t attract.

Also, Luke and Susie battle stereotypes.  Normally, it’s the man waiting for the woman to get ready or to finish talking, but that ain’t the case in this home.  They bring Kerry from This Is It Style into the debate on “How Long is Too Long To Get Ready?”.

Episode Timeline:

02:57   Introducer Farmer Lance from Farmer Wants a Wife

20:05   Win a Getaway with #loveaway

21:25   How Long Is Too Long To Get Ready?

Show Links:

Find out more about Farmer Wants a Wife, go to:  Farmer Wants a Wife

You can help a refugee child understand that a full life feels good.  A gift of just $29 will feed a child for 3 months and give them their first Bible.  Find out more here:  Food and a Bible

We’ve mentioned the story of Violet, here’s her story:  Violet