In this week’s episode of The Radiant Life Podcast, I sit down with Alice Achan, survivor, visionary, and founder of the Te Kworo Foundation in Uganda.

Alice’s story begins in war-torn Northern Uganda, where she barely survived the violence of the Lord’s Resistance Army. After losing many family members—including her nieces and nephew to AIDS—she could have given up. Instead, she chose faith. Alice opened her home to young girls returning from abduction, helping them find restoration, education, and healing.

From that act of courage grew the Te Kworo Foundation, now serving over 1,100 girls with education, safe maternal health care for women, and a hospital currently under construction.

Alice’s testimony of faith, hope, and resilience will inspire you to believe that out of our deepest suffering, the most profound beauty can arise.

🌍 Learn more about Te Kworo Foundation: https://www.te-kworofoundation.org/

In this inspiring episode of The Radiant Life Podcast, passionate and poetic pastor Kirrily Lowe shares a powerful message of transformation. She invites us to lay down the heavy, ill-fitting, and flimsy garments placed on us by the world — and by our own sin and shame — and instead put on the garments of righteousness, joy, love, and peace that God has lovingly prepared for us.

Kirrily’s words are infused with hope, empowerment, and a touch of fun (yes, even fashion!), reminding every woman that her worth and identity are secure in Christ. If you’ve ever struggled to feel truly worthy or have worn a version of yourself that isn’t authentic, this conversation will speak straight to your heart.

Kirrily is the author of several books, including The Invisible She, available at www.kirrilylowe.com.

In this deeply personal episode of The Radiant Life Podcast, we sit down with Matt Whitely to explore his journey from a head-level belief in God to a heart-level experience of the Father’s unconditional love. Exposed to pornography at a young age and left to deal with the shame alone, Matt's hidden struggle led to years of addiction—until a compassionate pastor invited him into the transformative gift of confession.

Through mentorship, the support of his wife, and the grace of God, Matt began walking the path of healing and freedom. Today, he and his wife run Remnant Label, a Christian clothing brand created to share the love of Jesus with the next generation.

This episode offers hope and insight for couples, parents, and young people facing similar battles. It’s a reminder that no matter what we do, God’s love is greater—and freedom begins with honesty and grace.

🛑 Note: This episode contains mature themes and may not be suitable for children under 12.

In this deeply moving episode, Emily Deaton shares her powerful journey of discovering she was pregnant at 19—alone, afraid, and unsure of what the future held. With no partner and uncertainty about how her family would respond, Emily wrestled with shame, fear, and the weight of an impossible decision.

But through it all, her parents’ unwavering love and faith modeled the heart of Jesus. Step by step, Emily learned to trust God as she chose an adoptive family, carried her baby to term, and made the heartbreaking decision to place her child in their arms.

Now an adoption advocate, Emily has an ongoing relationship with the child she placed, is a mother to three beautiful children, and is living proof of God’s redemptive grace.

Her story will inspire you, challenge your assumptions, and remind you that God’s love is not limited by our mistakes. Even in our hardest moments, He writes beautiful stories from brokenness.

In this powerful episode, Bonnie Miles shares her unforgettable rescue story after a 27-year battle with addiction. Facing electric shock therapy as a last resort, Bonnie instead encountered Jesus—and was instantly healed. Freed from addiction and released from the hospital within days, she now leads others as a passionate church leader. Her story is living proof of God’s power to heal, restore, and transform. This episode will stir your faith and may be the message that saves someone’s life.

Warning: Themes of drug addiction and suicide.

When a split-second rugby tackle left Mark Tonga with a devastating spinal injury, it looked like the end—but it was only the beginning.

In this raw and inspiring conversation, disability rights advocate Mark Tonga shares how a near-fatal accident shattered his body but awakened his soul. Once a self-proclaimed “10-feet tall and bulletproof” young man, Mark’s teen years were marked by rebellion. And although he found discipline in the army, and accomplishment through academic achievement, the pain he felt beneath the surface never left.

It wasn’t until that fateful moment on the Rugby field that everything changed. Mark realized he didn't want to die, that he had faith and a purpose bigger than himself.

Now, he shares the hope of Christ and fights for the dignity and rights of people with disabilities. His body may be broken, but his spirit is unshakable—and his story just might change how you see your own.

In this inspiring podcast episode, Lydia Herron shares her powerful transformation from life in the church to feeling disillusioned with religion and God, before ultimately discovering the depth of Jesus' love for her and for all of us. Lydia, a coach, author, theology student at Oxford University, and singer/songwriter, opens up about her personal journey, which includes running away from home, experiencing racism, and traveling the world—from New York to Australia and England—while seeking a deeper understanding of who God is and how He calls us to live.

Lydia speaks candidly about overcoming challenges, finding faith beyond religion, and embracing her true identity in Christ. As a special treat, she sings for us in this heartfelt episode. This is an episode you’ll want to listen to again and share with friends who are on their own journey of faith, healing, and self-discovery.

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In this powerful episode, we dive into the incredible journey of my friend and trusted surf instructor, Tony Dowling. When Tony was unexpectedly diagnosed with terminal cancer, he turned to his faith for hope and healing, leading to a miraculous transformation beyond anything he could have imagined.

Join us as Tony shares how faith not only healed his body but completely transformed his life. This episode will remind you that faith has the power to change everything and inspire you to transform any area of your life, just as Tony did.

In this episode, our fabulous, faith-filled Pastor, Sheralyn Bucknell, gives us a fresh revelation about the power of baptism. 

Sheralyn has been an ordained pastor since 1991. She passionate about the local church and its ability to transform a local community and individual lives. Sheralyn and her husband Paul currently pastor The Avalon Church - a wonderful congregation of God-loving people on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Sheralyn is the author of 'The Body Battle', a book aimed at helping people overcome body struggles through God's victory and freedom. 

In this episode, Sheralyn shares how baptism is a sacred act through which we die to our old ways of being and are resurrected through the power of Christ. Whether you are considering baptism, have already been baptized or know nothing about it, this episode will inspire you to take the plunge!

In this episode we chat with the incredible Jane Grover, a true gem in the world of food, faith, and hospitality.

Jane is the author of two cookbooks: Naked Food: The Way Food Was Meant to Be and Our Delicious Adventure: Recipes and Stories of Food and Travel. She also offers unique cooking classes and delightful Afternoon Tea with an Author events, all hosted in her gorgeous Palm Beach Kitchen on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

As a Christian for over 35 years, Jane lives out her faith every single day, infusing kindness, honesty, and laughter into everything she does. 

In this episode Jane shares with us her fascinating faith journey and reminds us that when we choose to follow Jesus, we are choosing the best of what God has planned for us- a life of joy and freedom.