History Makers with Matt Prater

Brad Patterson (part 3) is the Shearing Pastor from W.A. From the shearing shed to the pulpit??? this is a powerful Aussie story of faith, struggle, and perseverance. Raised in rural Australia and working in one of the toughest industries, Brad shares his journey from a life shaped by hard work and pub culture to becoming a pastor impacting lives across Australia. But this isn't just a story about work or ministry??? Brad opens up about some of the hardest moments of his life?'including walking through his young son's battle with leukemia and facing burnout in ministry. Through it all, his faith in God remained the anchor that carried him forward. This conversation with Andrew Mclennan is real, raw, and deeply encouraging?'especially for anyone facing challenges, doubt, or difficult seasons. ?’? No matter what you're going through??? you're not alone.Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Prater speaks with Brad Patterson, known as the Shearing Pastor. They discuss Brad's journey from shearing sheep to becoming a pastor, drawing parallels between sheep and humans. Brad shares insights on community, vulnerability, and the need for guidance, illustrating how we often stray without support. He encourages those hurt by churches to seek genuine community and emphasises that God is a loving shepherd who cares for us.Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Patterson is the Shearing Pastor from W.A. From the shearing shed to the pulpit??? this is a powerful Aussie story of faith, struggle, and perseverance. Raised in rural Australia and working in one of the toughest industries, Brad shares his journey from a life shaped by hard work and pub culture to becoming a pastor impacting lives across Australia. But this isn't just a story about work or ministry??? Brad opens up about some of the hardest moments of his life?'including walking through his young son's battle with leukemia and facing burnout in ministry. Through it all, his faith in God remained the anchor that carried him forward. This conversation with Andrew Mclennan is real, raw, and deeply encouraging?'especially for anyone facing challenges, doubt, or difficult seasons. ?’? No matter what you're going through??? you're not alone. Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marziyeh Amirizadeh, Marzi, is an Iranian American who immigrated to the US after being sentenced to death by hanging in Iran for the crime of converting to Christianity. She endured months of mental and physical hardships and intense interrogation in Evin prison?'one of the most brutal prisons in the world. Marzi is a published author, public speaker, and activist for religious freedom. Her first book, Captive in Iran, recounts her capture and imprisonment. Her second book, A Love Journey with God, recounts how Marzi found God, the struggles she experienced as a Christian woman in an Islamic Country, and how God can turn any situation into triumph. She has shared her inspiring story throughout the United States and around the world, to bring awareness about the ongoing human rights violations and persecution of women and religious minorities in Iran. Andrew Mclennan spoke with Marzi about her story, listen in!Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Linda Bencomo is a worship leader with a powerful story to tell! She was in a Cult in Samford, Australia for a number of years. In this conversation she shares how she escaped and how she was able to discern the lies from the truth after many years of healing. Listen in to her story! Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Gray is an audio engineer & a musician with a great story to tell! Many years ago, he was the Drummer for the band, "Leo Nine," formerly known as "Battered Fish." He's worked as a commercial radio producer for Austereo & has been active in recording and mastering bands including the like Travis, Jet, Eskimo Joe, Evermore, Superjesus, Sarah Blasko and Killing Heidi. He has seen thousands of projects come through the doors attracting a wide range of high profile international and local artists including: Giorgio Moroder featuring Sia, Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears whose singles saw number 1 chart success in the Billboard Dance charts. In this conversation, Matt shares about his faith journey, and his heart to see Christian artists have a platform in Australia. Listen in to his story! Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After meeting in college, Shane & Shane began writing songs and touring the country leading worship. Many years later, they’re writing more music than ever, with no intention of slowing down. Their desire has always been to glorify the Lord instead of themselves and they do so by writing music that is biblically based, lyrically rich, and sonically engaging. Check out their discography! Over the past few years, Shane & Shane have dedicated their lives to encourage and equip worship leaders and their teams through an online resource called The Worship Initiative. The Worship Initiative is an equipping ministry and a collective of worship leaders that, over the past few years, has grown into a thriving community in and of itself. This is a flashback interview from many years ago and my co-host was Karen Hunt, listen in!Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Dan Paikea shares the emotional story of his son Joel's devastating motorbike accident and remarkable recovery. In this powerful interview, Dan reflects on faith, prayer, trauma, and the overwhelming community support that carried their family through months of uncertainty and healing.Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Eddie Penney is a highly decorated former U.S. Navy SEAL and Marine Corps veteran known for his extensive combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan. After retiring in 2016, he became an entrepreneur and speaker focusing on faith, mental health, and overcoming trauma. Andrew Mclennan caught up with him to hear his story. Listen in!Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Pastor Dave Drage has been serving Jesus for over 30 years, from the big smoke to the red dirt?'and he's still going hard. He's got a real love for Australia and its people, and a bold belief that God's not done with this nation yet. With a guitar in one hand and a Bible in the other, Dave's story is anything but boring. He's walked through a spinal injury, a brown snake bite, skin cancer, and even a stroke?'and come out the other side with a stronger faith and a good dose of Aussie grit. Known as a modern-day revivalist, Dave now pastors Power Community Church in Rosedale. Since replanting a 100-year-old chapel in 2021, the place has come alive?'salvations, baptisms, miracles??? the lot. Straight-talking, faith-filled, and not afraid to have a laugh, Dave brings a message that God still moves, still heals, and still has a plan?'no matter who you are or where you're from.Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Strochnetter from Hervey Bay is a speaker, entrepreneur, and leader passionate about helping people realise they are already called and already on assignment. Luke's worn a lot of different hats over the years - from running businesses to organising events anywhere from 10 people to over 11,000, and even serving on Telstra's Regional Advisory Council. It's taken him into all sorts of spaces across ministry, business and government. His journey started as a shy, bullied teenager full of fear, before encountering God at a youth outreach event. Since then, it's been a 13-year journey of healing, growth, and stepping into opportunities he never thought possible - including working with some of the biggest companies in Australia. Through that journey, Luke's come to realise that ministry isn't just a church stage - it's the sphere of influence God has already placed you in. His heart is to help people see that they're already called and already on assignment, living with purpose and leading with integrity in every area of life. This message is captured in his first resource, You Must Pass Go, a 21-day devotional, available for preorder now. Now based on the Gold Coast, Luke works with Wez Hone through Business GREENhouse and the Kingdom Business Movement. In this program, Luke shares his story with Wes Leake, listen in!Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roberta Brown was widowed at the age of 44 and left to raise eight children on her own, she was left to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. Just when she believed all was going well, she learned that one of her daughters had become addicted to Methamphetamine, one of the most potent and dangerous drugs available. How does she cope with the unthinkable, and what will she do to save her daughter, and bring her back to fulfil her God-ordained destiny? In this conversation, Roberta shares about her book, 'A Mother’s Wilderness Journey,??? which follows Roberta’s story of trust in God as she leads her daughter out of the grips of drug addiction and into the arms of Christ. Listen in to her conversation with Steve McKenna! Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Wood is an ordained minister who has been teaching and preaching around the world for many years. He lives on the Gold Coast, Australia with his beautiful wife and their two beloved sons. He is also an avid fiction writer, having also previously worked in the film and TV industries. In this conversation he shares about his faith journey, and his incredible healing testimony! Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Douglas Hume is a medical doctor based in Texas. He's done medical missions all over Asia and many countries over many years. He has a heart for evangelism and missions and has a great testimony to share! I had the privilege of travelling with Doug on his recent Phillipines trip, and we saw 930 people come to Christ! They partner with local churches who follow up the new believers and often there are new Bible studies and new Church plants as a result of these missions! Listen in to his story!Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rizsa Albarracin is the director of The Shepherd’s Arms Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation in Bohol, Philippines that exists to care for disadvantaged children, empower communities to lift them out of poverty and help them realise God’s promises for them. Rizsa was raised in poverty & has an amazing success story. She works for QLD health as a Neuroscientist & regularly takes teams to the Phillipines for medical missions and crusades. Listen in to her story!Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Thorn is a former rugby league and rugby union player and coach. He won four premierships with the Brisbane Broncos, during the team’s most successful era. He appeared for Queensland 14 times and Australia 8 times, after which he made the successful transition to playing rugby union, representing the All Blacks in 59 test matches and winning a Rugby World Cup in 2011. In this interview, Brad Shares about his faith journey & what inspired his new book, ???Champions do extra.???Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mike Barrett is the CEO and Founder of Transformation Ministries International. A former Drug Enforcer and Drug dealer, Mike now moves in the power of God. After starting one of Australia's most successful Drug Rehab Ministries in the late nineties Mike has spoken globally in over 20 nations, speaking to tens of thousands of people at a time. He travels where others simply won't dare. From the slums of the Phillipines, to the Mexican border towns operated by the cartel, to war torn Africa whilst inspiring and encouraging the wider body of Christ to win the lost at any cost.Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bevan Matthews is a Kiwi-Born Evangelist & Author. After suffering from horrific trauma, he was caught in a life of addiction and darkness. That was, until a supernatural encounter changed his life! This eye opening interview will help you understand what goes on in the spiritual realm. Bevan shares how he saw both angels, and demons at work in his life & was transformed through the grace and love of God. Buckle up, this is one powerful testimony! Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cindy-Leigh Boske is a singer/songwriter & worship leader based in Brisbane, Australia. She’s performed with artists such as Keith Urban, Vanessa Amorosi, The Corrs, Tina Arena and many more. She’s been described as the ???Woman with the golden pipes???. In this conversation she shares about her faith journey, her upbringing as a Pastor’s kid, and how she coped with the sudden loss of her Father. Listen in to her story!Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duncan Robinson is a Pastor, Author, Comic & Podcaster based in Sydney. He is the Lead Pastor of Northgate Church in Belrose, & he has co-founded I Need Answers Now which is a AI tool to answer questions about God. In this conversation, Duncan Shares about his faith journey, his background in radio & the heart behind his new book, ???Full Phoenix Rising.??? https://www.duncanrobinson.net/Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mike Knott is the former leader of Elim Churches NZ. Mike has an apostolic & prophetic ministry and has seen many miracles & healings in many nations around the world. Listen in to his story on History Makers!Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Matthews is an Evangelist, based in Brisbane, Australia. In this conversation, Joe shares born & raised in Aotearoa, NZ. And how he has a heart for Men's ministry, winning souls and seeing lives transformed. Listen in to his story! Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mandy Worby is a Radio host, a podcaster & an experienced Tour Guide for Israel & the Middle East. She's part of the team for Christian's for Israel Australia and has a heart to share about the Hebrew roots of the Christian Faith. Steve Mckenna caught up with Mandy to hear her story, listen in! Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Greg Sheridan is an Australian foreign affairs Journalist & author. He has written a number of books on politics, religion and international affairs and has been the foreign editor of The Australian newspaper since 1992. He is a regular commentator on Australian television and radio, including for the ABC and Sky News. The ABC describes Sheridan as 'one of Australia’s most respected and influential analysts of domestic and international politics. In this interview he shares about his faith journey & some lessons we can learn from the early Church, listen in to his story!Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Justin Stephney was born the son of a preacher man, he had every reason to feel the call of God on his life. But for most of his youth and young adulthood Justin’s rebellious streak took him far from his destiny, as he gave free rein to the lusts of the flesh and abused drugs to the brink of suicide. After a number of attempts at Transformations Rehab, he finally got on the right track. He is now Senior Pastor at Presence Church, Gold Coast. Listen in to his story!Support the show: http://historymakersradio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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