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

Josh Withers is a man in love, traveling the planet celebrating other people in love.  When he started to feel that his job was lacking ultimate purpose and meaning, he went looking for something more.  He found marriage.  As a marriage celebrant, Josh goes above and beyond to personalise each couple’s experience to ensure their marriage celebration (as opposed to wedding), is about them, not just about the traditions set in centuries past.  He’s quick-witted, wise and passionate about ensuring the focus is on marriage, not a wedding.  Hear the heart behind one of Australia’s most sought after marriage celebrants.

With Valentine’s Day, we answer the question, “who doesn’t want to fall in love?”  Alexandra Tselios from the bigsmoke.com.au gives insight into the minds of those who run the other way at the thought of a kiss.

Episode Timeline:

03:03   Introducing Marriage Celebrant, Josh Withers

29:08   Getting to Know You with Josh Withers

34:22   Who doesn’t love love?

Getting to Know You

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

“Oh the Places You’ll Go”, Dr Seuss

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“Think different”, Steve Jobs

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?

Getting on a plane and going somewhere

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low:   Having to take iPhone into the phone hospital that is the Apple store
High:  Redesign of business artwork

Show Links:

Find out more about Josh Withers, go to:  www.marriedbyjosh.com  

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 the radio show, Luke and Susie looked at Pharrell Williams’ “Happy”.  Here’s the vid just to bring a smile to your dial:  Happy

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

Josh Withers is a man in love, traveling the planet celebrating other people in love.  When he started to feel that his job was lacking ultimate purpose and meaning, he went looking for something more.  He found marriage.  As a marriage celebrant, Josh goes above and beyond to personalise each couple’s experience to ensure their marriage celebration (as opposed to wedding), is about them, not just about the traditions set in centuries past.  He’s quick-witted, wise and passionate about ensuring the focus is on marriage, not a wedding.  Hear the heart behind one of Australia’s most sought after marriage celebrants.

With Valentine’s Day, we answer the question, “who doesn’t want to fall in love?”  Alexandra Tselios from the bigsmoke.com.au gives insight into the minds of those who run the other way at the thought of a kiss.

Episode Timeline:

03:03   Introducing Marriage Celebrant, Josh Withers

29:08   Getting to Know You with Josh Withers

34:22   Who doesn’t love love?

Getting to Know You

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

“Oh the Places You’ll Go”, Dr Seuss

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“Think different”, Steve Jobs

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?

Getting on a plane and going somewhere

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low:   Having to take iPhone into the phone hospital that is the Apple store
High:  Redesign of business artwork

Show Links:

Find out more about Josh Withers, go to:  www.marriedbyjosh.com  

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 the radio show, Luke and Susie looked at Pharrell Williams’ “Happy”.  Here’s the vid just to bring a smile to your dial:  Happy

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

Today’s guest saw a gap in the market and found a way to fill it.  Children’s songs on Youtube attracted a lot of hits, but weren’t necessarily the most compelling watching.  So, he bought a green screen, gathered some mates and put together Songs With Simon.  It’s fun for kids with something for the grown-ups, too, and eight million hits later, it seems to be going pretty well.  As we discover, this is only one step in the creative journey of Simon, which includes being in a band, filming a movie and writing screenplays.

Cam Want, the Mayor of the Want Family, also joins Luke and Susie for Knights of the Round Table, where they explore the continuing success of reality tv and irrational fears.

Still available is the ebook, “101 Ideas to Give His Love Away” along with the ep by The Kingdom, completely free for download.  Click   to get your copies.

Episode Timeline:

04:17   Introducing the man behind Songs with Simon, Simon Kennedy

27:53   Getting to Know You with Simon Kennedy

35:02   The Knights of the Round Table explore Reality TV and Irrational Fears

Getting to Know You

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

“Boundaries” by Dr Henry Cloud and Dr John Townsend

What is your favourite quote to live by?

Proverbs 3: 5,6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”

Psalms 37:4 – “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?

Board Games

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low:   Being away when daughter was in need of surgery
High:  Some breatkthroughs in projects

Show Links:

Find out more about Songs with Simon, go to:  Songs with Simon

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 the radio show, Luke and Susie looked at Bachelor Girl’s “Permission to Shine” for Music with a Message  Check it out here.

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

Today’s guest saw a gap in the market and found a way to fill it.  Children’s songs on Youtube attracted a lot of hits, but weren’t necessarily the most compelling watching.  So, he bought a green screen, gathered some mates and put together Songs With Simon.  It’s fun for kids with something for the grown-ups, too, and eight million hits later, it seems to be going pretty well.  As we discover, this is only one step in the creative journey of Simon, which includes being in a band, filming a movie and writing screenplays.

Cam Want, the Mayor of the Want Family, also joins Luke and Susie for Knights of the Round Table, where they explore the continuing success of reality tv and irrational fears.

Still available is the ebook, “101 Ideas to Give His Love Away” along with the ep by The Kingdom, completely free for download.  Click   to get your copies.

Episode Timeline:

04:17   Introducing the man behind Songs with Simon, Simon Kennedy

27:53   Getting to Know You with Simon Kennedy

35:02   The Knights of the Round Table explore Reality TV and Irrational Fears

Getting to Know You

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

“Boundaries” by Dr Henry Cloud and Dr John Townsend

What is your favourite quote to live by?

Proverbs 3: 5,6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”

Psalms 37:4 – “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?

Board Games

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low:   Being away when daughter was in need of surgery
High:  Some breatkthroughs in projects

Show Links:

Find out more about Songs with Simon, go to:  Songs with Simon

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 the radio show, Luke and Susie looked at Bachelor Girl’s “Permission to Shine” for Music with a Message  Check it out here.

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

Rachael Beck was born for the stage.  As a dancer, singer and actress, she’s the triple threat, starting young on the stage and crossing over into tv.  As an actress, she’s known for her role on Hey Dad!, a show now shrouded in negative press due to the scandal surrounding it’s lead actor.  Rachael brings a down-to-earth perspective on how Australia should celebrate the show despite the negative press of one man. Her theatre credits include Cats, Les Miserable, Sound of Music and Chitty Chitty, Bang Bang. Rachael shares on the challenges of the industry with motherhood mixed it. 

Also in this episode, it might be only February, but many people are already battling the stress bug.  Alexandra Tselios from thebigsmoke.com.au brings some well-researched advice on the activities that actually work to reduce stress. 

Episode Timeline

05:03   Introducing star of stage and screen, Rachael Beck

26:00   The challenge to change a life with $29

27:37   Buy a puppy and get kissing – the best tips for de-stressing.

Show Links:

Find out more about Rachael Beck, go to:  Rachael Beck

Rachael’s Albums:      This Girl

                                    My Baby Just Cares For Me

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

Rachael Beck was born for the stage.  As a dancer, singer and actress, she’s the triple threat, starting young on the stage and crossing over into tv.  As an actress, she’s known for her role on Hey Dad!, a show now shrouded in negative press due to the scandal surrounding it’s lead actor.  Rachael brings a down-to-earth perspective on how Australia should celebrate the show despite the negative press of one man. Her theatre credits include Cats, Les Miserable, Sound of Music and Chitty Chitty, Bang Bang. Rachael shares on the challenges of the industry with motherhood mixed it. 

Also in this episode, it might be only February, but many people are already battling the stress bug.  Alexandra Tselios from thebigsmoke.com.au brings some well-researched advice on the activities that actually work to reduce stress. 

Episode Timeline

05:03   Introducing star of stage and screen, Rachael Beck

26:00   The challenge to change a life with $29

27:37   Buy a puppy and get kissing – the best tips for de-stressing.

Show Links:

Find out more about Rachael Beck, go to:  Rachael Beck

Rachael’s Albums:      This Girl

                                    My Baby Just Cares For Me

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

He’s made movies since he was still in school and unexpectedly made a livelihood out of his passion.  Our guest in this episode is Simon Hunter, a writer, producer, director and teacher in the film industry.  He’s been the voice of wisdom that led to a Hollywood blockbuster, encouraged students to fulfil their dream and travelled the globe.  Hear some of the behind the scenes stories of a man who’s much more comfortable behind the camera, than in front of it.

Also in this episode, Susie has become sentimental and is exploring the generations that have gone before us and those that have come after us.  In life wisdom? In keys to happiness?  No, in school lunches.  Susie forces Luke to explore how school lunches have changed through the generations.

Episode Timeline:

05:38   Introducing Simon Hunter

32:28   Getting to Know You with Simon Hunter

37:16   Join the Food and a Bible Challenge

38:41   Lunchboxes through the generations

Getting to Know You

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

The Bible and “The Razor’s Edge” by W. Somerset Maugham

What is your favourite quote to live by?

Just do it

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?

Going to the movies

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low:   Working where people promote egos over projects
High:  The children – seeing them grow in independence

Show Links:

Just $29 is all it takes to feed a child in a refugee camp for 3 months and give them a possession all their own, their first Bible.  Help a child know a full life feels good.

He’s made movies since he was still in school and unexpectedly made a livelihood out of his passion.  Our guest in this episode is Simon Hunter, a writer, producer, director and teacher in the film industry.  He’s been the voice of wisdom that led to a Hollywood blockbuster, encouraged students to fulfil their dream and travelled the globe.  Hear some of the behind the scenes stories of a man who’s much more comfortable behind the camera, than in front of it.

Also in this episode, Susie has become sentimental and is exploring the generations that have gone before us and those that have come after us.  In life wisdom? In keys to happiness?  No, in school lunches.  Susie forces Luke to explore how school lunches have changed through the generations.

Episode Timeline:

05:38   Introducing Simon Hunter

32:28   Getting to Know You with Simon Hunter

37:16   Join the Food and a Bible Challenge

38:41   Lunchboxes through the generations

Getting to Know You

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

The Bible and “The Razor’s Edge” by W. Somerset Maugham

What is your favourite quote to live by?

Just do it

What is your favourite family activity, past or present?

Going to the movies

What are your recent highs and lows?

Low:   Working where people promote egos over projects
High:  The children – seeing them grow in independence

Show Links:

Just $29 is all it takes to feed a child in a refugee camp for 3 months and give them a possession all their own, their first Bible.  Help a child know a full life feels good.

He’s a straight shooter – inspiring, wise, insightful and unapologetic.  Having experienced physical transformation from fat to fit, Craig Harper knows what it takes to achieve physical results, and it’s not all physical work.  He’s an exercise scientist, a speaker, an author, a businessman and his social media presence challenges his readers to be honest about themselves in order to clearly define where change needs to happen. 

We catch up with comedian Danny McGinlay again in this episode as he joins us for Knights of the Round Table, where we take a look at a couple of entries into the #loveaway competition. 

Also in this episode, Shannon joins a discussion about the moral dilemma of breaching privacy.  Would you read a friend’s journal if you saw it lying around unattended?

Episode Timeline

02:54   Chance to win a getaway with #lovaway

04:01   Knights of the Round Table with Danny McGinlay

05:44   Introducing Author, Speaker and Exercise Scientist, Craig Harper

22:40   Getting to Know You, Craig Harper

25:42   Moral Dilemma – Would you read someone’s journal if it was left in a room you stayed in?          

Getting to Know You

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

“Drunk Tank Pink” by Adam Alter

What is your favourite quote to live by?

“We don’t see things as they are.  We see things as we are.” Anaïs Nin

What is your favourite Family Activity?

Going to the beach house for time with parents

Highs and Lows

Low:  Friend diagnosed with cancer

High:  Launched a couple of workshops with a great response

Show Links:

To find out more about our guest, Craig Harper: Craig Harper

Just $29 is all it takes to feed a child in a refugee camp for 3 months and give them a possession all their own, their first Bible.  Help a child know a full life feels good.