Faith Runs Deep: Interviews by Karl Faase
by Olive Tree Media
Karl Faase interviews remarkable Australians about how faith has impacted their life and how it has shaped Australia. You'll hear stories of courage, commitment, sacrifice, love, forgiveness and faith. There are so many amazing Australians who sit down with Karl in this series and whose stories you'll want to hear and share!Through the production of various programs and resources, Olive Tree Media is all about telling the story of the game-changing message of Jesus! This Podcast series features the full extended interviews for our documentary series 'Faith Runs Deep'. Watch on-demand at www.olivetreemedia.com.au
Episodes
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Hugh Chilton
At the beautiful Scots College near Bondi Beach, Karl Faase sat down with Hugh Chilton, a historian, teacher and researcher into how Australia's identity as a Christian nation changed during the 1960's, 70's and 80's. Hugh speaks about the impact of Billy Graham's 1959 crusade, which packed out...
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John Harris
John Harris' incredible depth of knowledge into the history of Australia, both Indigenous and European settlement is shown in his many books on the subject, especially his powerful book titled One Blood. Karl Faase sat down with him in the chapel of St Mark's Theological College in Canberra to...
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Ann Pattel-Gray
As the first Indigenous person to gain a PhD from Sydney University, Dr Anne Pattel-Gray's experience of racism from both outside and inside the church ignited a flame that drove her to pursue higher education, with the aim of giving her people the words to use in their campaign for justice.…
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Bernadette Black
After taking the ute across Bass Strait on the Spirit of Tasmania, Karl interviewed Bernadette Black in Hobart. Bernadette's experience of having a baby at 16 years old, and not finding the national organisational support she was looking for, led her to starting her own organisation meeting the...
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Andrew Fisher
With the two utes lined up in the starting pits of the iconic Bathurst track, Karl Faase interviewed Andrew 'Fishtail' Fisher, a former businessman who now drives a race car with the word 'Jesus' printed all over it. Through not shying away from making his Christian faith public, Andrew now has...
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Narelle Urquhart
Narelle Urquhart's life story is turbulent, heartbreaking, redemptive and inspiring. Growing up in traumatic circumstances, Narelle left home at just 14 years of age, finding herself homeless and in an abusive relationship. Years of losses and ongoing mental health battles eventually led her to...
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Roy Williams
Roy Williams’ dedicated research into the faith-filled people who built this nation has been significant in altering the narrative about the history of Christianity in Australia. His own journey to faith and self-confessed ignorance into the history of his own nation led him to write many books...
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John Anderson
Karl Faase went out to Tambar Springs, a small town in far-west NSW, where John Anderson’s family have lived and farmed for 5 generations. In this interview, Karl and John spoke about his journey to faith during his university years, his view on farming and care of the land for future…
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Tim Booker
Despite having grown up going to church every Sunday, Tim Booker realised he didn't know as much about the Christian faith as perhaps he should, when a friend at work asked him what it was all about. Tim's search and growth in this knowledge led him to becoming a Minister with the Anglican Church...
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Dave Jensen
Karl Faase interviewed Dave Jensen, a former Army Commander who came to the realisation that the things of this world, which he likens to salt water, will never be enough to satisfy. After becoming a father at 17 years old, Dave joined the army for income and lived a turbulent and destructive…
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Sandra Dumas
Karl Faase went to Tweed Heads in Northern NSW and interviewed Sandra Dumas, a pastor of Ganggalah Church. From her own struggles with identity as an Indigenous woman and a Christian, Sandra now seeks to show her people that being a Christian doesn't mean giving up your cultural heritage, but it...
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John Flynn – with Paul Roe
Karl met Paul Roe, the Outback Historian, at the Royal Flying Doctor Museum in Dubbo to chat about the life, faith and legacy of John Flynn - the man who started the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Paul's depth of knowledge and passion for John Flynn's story is clear and he shares his story so well....
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Tim Kelly
Tim Kelly is a world-champion bull and saddle-bronc rider who now runs schools in this field, sharing his knowledge of riding, as well as sharing about his Christian faith. After becoming world champion at the Canadian Calgary Rodeo in 1980, Tim still felt an emptiness and a feeling that there…
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Eloise Wellings
After missing out on competing in three Olympic Games due to injury, athlete Eloise Wellings was finally able to live out her dream of stepping onto the track at the London Olympics in 2012. Karl Faase sat down with Eloise in her local area of Cronulla, where we spoke about the ups and downs in…
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Bindi Cole Chocka
Karl Faase interviewed Bindi Cole Chocka to talk to her about her incredible life journey. Bindi's childhood was one of loneliness, abuse and neglect, leading her to a drug addiction and eventually to a jail cell in London, where she encountered the overwhelming love of Jesus. Now, as a renowned...
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Rosemary Kariuki
Rosemary Kariuki won the Australian of the Year Local Hero award in 2021 for her incredible work with the Australian Police in helping and supporting migrants and refugees. Karl Faase interviews Rosemary about escaping conflict in her home country of Kenya and arriving in Australia with only $250...
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Cass Langton
Global Worship and Creative Pastor Cass Langton's passion worshipping God through our creative and artistic talents is clearly evident. Cass leads teams of musicians, artists, dancers, photographers and technicians who are using their gifts for the Kingdom of God in amazing ways. She spoke with...
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Michael Gladwin
The incredible stories of faith and courage held by chaplains in the Australian armed services is the subject of Michael Gladwin's award-winning book, Captains of the Soul. In the midst of war and death, these chaplains were so often embodying Jesus on the battlefield, going where it was most...
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Peter Gibbs
Karl Faase interviewed Peter Gibbs for Faith Runs Deep at the Apex Oval, Dubbo. Peter is a former Rugby League player, whose big break came when he got a phone call from legendary player Arthur Beeson. Dealing with alcohol dependency and injuries, Peter's rugby career was disappointingly...
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Tony Hoang
Karl Faase speaks with Tony Hoang in the middle of bustling Cabramatta at the heart of multi-cultural Sydney. Tony is the child of Vietnamese Refugees - who fled to Australia for a better life. This turbulent early life influenced Tony's desire for love and acceptance and led him to joining a…
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Riverbank Frank
On the main street of Dubbo, with a beautiful statue of Indigenous activist Bill Ferguson as the backdrop, Karl Faase interviewed Indigenous elder and poet, Riverbank Frank. While Christian faith was in his family, as Riverbank grew up, the disconnect he saw between what he was told about Jesus…
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Colin Buchanan
From city boy to winning a Golden Guitar at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, Colin Buchanan has had a fascinating and God-led journey. Living and studying in Bourke as a young couple, Colin's natural musical and story-telling talent eventually led him to being one of the most well-known names...
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Andy Gourley
Karl Faase interviews Andy Gourley - A.K.A "Boss Frog". Red Frogs and Schoolies are practically synonymous. As Andy says, 'Anywhere that young people get to, the Froggies are there'. Andy Gourley started Red Frogs in the 90's when he saw the destruction and danger first hand of young people and…
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Gemma Bell
Karl Faase joined Gemma Bell on the Mornington Peninsula to talk about how she ended up running Fusion - a house for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. With regular talk of clairvoyance and seances in Gemma's childhood home, she found herself afraid to sleep at night, with...
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Tim Kirk
Tim Kirk (Winemaker) runs the family vineyard and winery, Clonakilla, originally founded by his father. Tim’s first career was in Melbourne as a teacher and studying theology but his love of the vineyard drew him back eventually. When his father retired, Tim took over running Clonakilla and lives...
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Preview: Faith Runs Deep Interviews
Welcome to Faith Runs Deep - interviews by Karl Faase.
About this show
Karl Faase interviews remarkable Australians about how faith has impacted their life and how it has shaped Australia. You'll hear stories of courage, commitment, sacrifice, love, forgiveness and faith. There are so many amazing Australians who sit down with Karl in this series and whose stories you'll want to hear and share!Through the production of various programs and resources, Olive Tree Media is all about telling the story of the game-changing message of Jesus! This Podcast series features the full extended interviews for our documentary series 'Faith Runs Deep'. Watch on-demand at www.olivetreemedia.com.au
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