Towards Understanding

Clayton chatted to Alison Buttenshaw, the author of a book about her life, “Out of the Shadows”. She talked about the horrendous killing of her father in front of her at the age of 10, seeing her mother stabbed multiple times (and yet thankfully lived), the sexual abuse that she endured as a young girl and yet (incredibly) it is most of all a story of hope and forgiveness! 

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Clayton had the opportunity to chat with Luke from For King and Country amidst the brothers' Australian tour, as well as the premier of the movie, "Unsung Hero", the story of their family moving from Australia to the USA and the amazing support of their mum. Clayton and Luke spoke about God's mini miracles in the story and what the greatest assumptions are made about 'Christian Rock Stars' are.

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Clayton chatted with Carolann on overcoming abuse… After moving to Australia, Carolann faced many trials and storms in her life, but was able to overcome them. The King’s Daughter is her true story.

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In light of the tragic and disturbing recent events in Australia and with ongoing global events, Towards Understanding has put together a special edition of the program to encourage people to pursue peace in this time, and to pray. Details of our three guests are below. In addition to this special, a website (PrayAustralia.org) has been set up by Christian Media and Arts Australia, which contains prayer points you can use. If you are struggling, we encourage you to reach out to LifeLine.

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Continuing with the Mother’s Day theme, a daughter reunites with her birth mother 49 years after being given up for adoption… Clayton chats to BOTH mother Robin and daughter Susannah about this heartrending and heart endearing story.

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This Mother's Day Weekend, Clayton had an extra special guest to join him on the program. Helen Smallbone (mother of Rebecca St James and Luke and Joel Smallbone [of For King and Country]). The movie, Unsung Hero, being released shortly is the remarkable true story of Helen and how her faith inspires her husband and children to hold on to theirs as they left Australia broke and started a new life in Christian music in the states.

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Frans Cronje is the brother of former South African Cricket Captain Hansie Cronje. Frans spoke to Clayton about the movie that he has made about his brother’s turbulent and yet impactful life which was tragically cut short. Fran talked about Hansie’s own journey to forgive himself about betraying the trust the South African people had place in him.  

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After Death is premiering in Australian cinemas on 15 May and Clayton had a chat to Stephen Gray, the director and creator of the movie. The documentary is based on multiple accounts of people's experience of dying and coming back to life. Clayton and Stephen talk about the similarities each person experienced in their 'out of body' journey and what impact it might have on us who haven't had that experience.

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Sam is a pastor, apologist, author and speaker and while chatting to Clayton, answered questions around sexuality, faith and Western Culture.

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Clayton chatted to Lauren Foster and Georgia Nicholas, who are the co-founders and co-directors of Big Kids' Table, which exists to be an informative, loving perspective and to create safe, honest conversations about identity and sexuality for youth and young adults. They do this within a framework of conversation of a Christian worldview.

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