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History Makers Radio
Join in and listen to interviews from the weekly radio show "History Makers" with host Matt Prater and be inspired by stories of people who have been successful in sport, business, politics, media, ministry and life in general.
Episodes
History Makers RadioDave Adamson
Dave Adamson was a TV sports reporter in Australia before moving to the US to pursue ministry. In 2008 he became one of the first online pastors in the world…
History Makers RadioAnnette Spurr
Annette Spurr is a wife, a mum, a business woman, and an author with a great story to tell. In this interview she shares about her faith journey, her ministry…
History Makers RadioNIFIK
NIFIK is a Brisbane-based Hip Hop creative, rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer. Listen in as he shares about his faith Journey and the heart behind his…
History Makers RadioLeah Chandler
Leah Chandler is a singer/songwriter from Hawaii. Steve Mckenna caught up with Leah, she shares her testimony and the heart behind her music. She also shares…
History Makers RadioShaun Hart
Shaun Hart is a former AFL player who reached the pinnacle of success when he played for the Brisbane Lions and they won the premiership from 2001 through…
History Makers RadioRon Simms
Ron Simms is the National Leader for Full Gospel Australia. Ron placed his faith in Christ in 1972. He joined the local Methodist church and later a…
History Makers RadioJimmy Njino
Jimmy Njino has been preaching the Gospel from the age of 11. At the age of 16 after preaching at a church in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, God began to open doors…
History Makers RadioNorm Duffin
Norm Duffin has been serving up meals for the homeless at the Kings Table Soup Kitchen for a number of years. In this interview he shares about his many years…
History Makers RadioVince Esterman
Vince Esterman is an Aussie Evangelist and Author who has been a leading figure in the renewal movement in France. Many years ago he planted Catalyst Church in…
History Makers RadioRex Carroll
Rex Carroll is a guitarist and known for his work in the Christian metal band Whitecross. The song "In the Kingdom," from Whitecross was a worldwide anthem in…
History Makers RadioKarl Faase
Karl Faase is a well-known Aussie Christian communicator, media presenter and social commentator. He's the CEO of Olive Tree Media, and he host's TV series…
History Makers RadioBethany Bolmers
Bethany Bolmers is a singer/songwriter and worship leader from Gateway Church in Melbourne. In this interview she shares about her faith journey, her…
History Makers RadioJeannie Trudell
Dr. Jeannie Trudel is the President of Christian Heritage College in Brisbane. She has a global background, having lived and worked in three countries. Through…
History Makers RadioBella Taylor Smith
Bella Taylor Smith is an Australian singer and songwriter. In 2021, she took part in the The Voice, winning the title in September 2021 and collecting $100,000…
History Makers RadioHelen Ivicevich
Helen Ivicevich is an American Evangelist, based in Perth, W.A. Helen is a former Hells Angel Bikie and former drug addict. In this interview she shares about…
History Makers RadioAdrian Schrinner
Adrian Schrinner is the Lord Mayor of Brisbane. In this interview he shares about his early years at Citipointe Christian College and the foundation this laid…
History Makers RadioGeorge Xanthis
The Apostle John is a well-known author and speaker. He is well known for his books written in the first century which are included in the best-selling book…
History Makers RadioMike Gore
Mike Gore is the CEO of Open Doors Australia and NZ. In this interview Mike shares about how to pray for persecuted believers around the world, especially in…
History Makers RadioScott Walters
Scott Walters is the CEO of Opportunity International Australia, a charity that offers microfinance to people living in poverty. Having enjoyed a long and…
History Makers RadioLinda Bailey
Linda Bailey is well known for her daily devotional spots on radio stations all over Australia. She became one of the first State Primary School chaplains in…
History Makers RadioAleisha Reader-White
Aleisha Reader-White is the founder of "Equipped For Grace." She provides training and consultancy for Churches and faith based organisations in the areas of…
History Makers RadioWendy Burns
Wendy Burns is an International coach, speaker and consultant with the John Maxwell University. Wendy knows all about hopelessness: both her parents committed…
History Makers RadioAllen and Alicia Murray
Allen and Alicia Murray are Christian singer/song writers based in Harvey Bay. With a broad range of music varying from country and folk, to blues, they travel…
History Makers RadioChad Butler – Switchfoot
Chad Butler is the Drummer for the Band, "Switchfoot." In this interview he shares about how the band started in 1996, as a bunch of young surfing buddies, who…
History Makers RadioBobby Mearns
Bobby Mearns is the founder of Fishers of Men, a rehab with a ministry to the homeless in Brisbane. Bobby was a heroin addict, dealer and Triad member for over…
History Makers RadioNathan Galletly
Nathan Galletly is the lead singer of "Dye Smiling," a Christian band from the Gold Coast. Nathan shares his testimony of growing up as a Pastors kid in NZ and…
History Makers RadioAaron Ainsworth
Aaron Ainsworth is a Youth Worker, a Chaplain for the homeless and a Spoken Word Artist. After a terrible accident as a teenager, and many years of addiction…
History Makers RadioChantal Kemsley
Chantal Kemsley is part of the leadership team at Sherwood Cliffs Rehab near Coffs Harbour. Her parents, John and Honi Reifler were the founders of Sherwood…
History Makers RadioBob Field
Bob Field is a Church of Christ minister based in Victoria. He has ministered in rural Victoria and among the homeless in Melbourne. Bob was raised in Coffs…
History Makers RadioBen Cosford
Ben Cosford is a Singer/songwriter, an Actor and an Anglican Minister. He has suffered from depression since age 23 and has experienced some dark times but has…
History Makers RadioAndy Gourley
Andy Gourley is the founder and CEO of the Red Frogs Australia chaplaincy network. He is also chaplain for the Queensland Reds and Brisbane Bullets. Red Frogs…
History Makers RadioShari Hall
Dr. Shari Hall is a happily retired cardio-thoracic anesthesiologist educated at Yale University and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons…
History Makers RadioLuke Wilson
Luke Wilson has an amazing testimony! After years of addiction, prison and crime, he had a powerful encounter with God. He now serves with Fishers of Men and…
History Makers RadioDami Im
Dami Im is a Korean-born Australian singer-songwriter. She is known for achieving the highest Eurovision score for Australia, and she won the 5th season of X…
History Makers RadioRyan Vallee
Pastor Ryan Vallee is part of the team at Riverlife Church Brisbane. He is an Australian, Canadian and American citizen, and he's worked with the marginalised…
History Makers RadioGreg Cumming
Pastor Greg Cumming has been in Christian ministry and business for 35 years. He founded Mission Educate in the nation of Mozambique, Africa which now has a…
History Makers RadioBill Crews
Rev. Bill Crews is the founder of the Exodus Foundation, a charity that assists homeless and abandoned youth. They also run a free kitchen (restaurant) in…
History Makers RadioDan Paterson
Dan Paterson is the founder of Questioning Christianity, a ministry which Connects the Christian story to life's deepest questions. Dan has served as an…
History Makers RadioDella Brown
Della Brown is from "HIT international." HIT is an international hosting network, where private people, lovers-of-Israel, open their hearts and homes and…
History Makers RadioShane Willard
Shane Willard is a Bible teacher and Author from the USA. He ministers full time in America, Europe, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. With degrees in…
History Makers RadioColin Kemsley
Colin Kemsley is part of the leadership team at Sherwood Cliffs Rehab near Coffs Harbour. He went through their rehab program at the age of 19 and was set-free…
History Makers RadioDuncan Armstrong
Duncan Armstrong is an Australian Olympic Swimming champion, and former world record-holder. He is best remembered for winning a gold and silver medal at the…
History Makers RadioChris Bowman
Pastor Chris Bowman has served as a missionary in China for over 20 years and Thailand for 15 years. He's now ministering as Associate Pastor at New Hope…
History Makers RadioDeeJay Jansen
DeeJay Jansen travels around Australia with a massive wooden Cross wherever she goes. She shares the gospel on the streets and has seen many miracles and lives…
History Makers RadioBill Scott
Bill Scott has been involved in Christian media in the USA for over thirty years. His career has included radio, TV, publishing and consulting, and he's worked…
History Makers RadioCanon J.John
Canon J.John has been an evangelist for over 40 years. He has spoken at conferences, churches and universities in 69 countries on 6 continents. Based in…
History Makers RadioDanni Synot
Danni Synot is the Founder and CEO of Brave Enough, an organisation that produces and shares digital media and practical resources using real stories to impact…
History Makers RadioDr Peter Hammond
Dr. Peter Hammond has been a pioneer missionary to some of the worst war zones in the world. For over 34 years he has served persecuted churches and pioneered…
History Makers RadioMike Newton-Brown
Mike Newton-Brown is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Freedom Project, an international justice non-profit organisation, addressing the issues of human…
History Makers RadioCraig Guntrip
Craig Guntrip is a Youth Pastor and Marriage Celebrant based in Tasmania. He shares about his passion to reach this generation with the good news, and about…
History Makers RadioRachel Kayrooz
Rachel "NinjaMum" Kayrooz has survived the unthinkable. Once a gifted classical singer, actor and songwriter, with a promising career in the arts, this sales…
History Makers RadioMark Matthews
Mark Matthews is the National Training and Technical Manager for the COACH Community Mentoring program. Mark has worked in the social welfare sector of…
History Makers RadioPaul Brittenden
Paul Brittenden was addicted to illicit drugs for a quarter of a century before he made contact with The Salvation Army. Paul is now employed by the Salvo's as…
History Makers RadioMeredith Scott
Meredith Scott is the CEO of Opportunity International Australia. In early 2018 following a 32-year career at Ernst and Young, including 19 years as an audit…
History Makers RadioPaul Reis
Paul Reis is a man on a mission! He's the Chaplain for the Brisbane Lions, he works with Wesley Mission QLD and has a big heart for the homeless and he's been…
History Makers RadioPaul Molyneux
Paul Molyneux is an ordained minister who leads Mission Australia's national team of chaplains. Prior to joining Mission Australia, Paul was a Pastor at…
History Makers RadioEloise Wellings and Julius Achon
Eloise Wellings is an Aussie Long distance runner and Olympic Athlete. She founded the Love Mercy Foundation in 2009 and has since impacted over 100,000 local…
History Makers RadioBill Wiser
Bill Wiser is an Author, Pastor and Teacher. He's one of the leaders in a Christian Community called Danthonia near Inverell in NSW, Australia. This community…
History Makers RadioAngela Williams
Angela Williams is a wife, mother, God-Lover and Advocate for women. She is the Co-Founder/CEO of I Bought Her Freedom and Her Freedom Foundation. She is a…
History Makers RadioTod McDowell
Tod McDowell is a pastor in based in Hawaii. He has previously served for 15 years with Youth With A Mission at the University of the Nations in Kona, Hawaii…