Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah

Who will lead Heysen into the future?On February 19, 2026, the Bridgewater community gathered for a high-stakes Town Hall event ahead of the South Australian State Election. Hosted by Activating Bridgewater and broadcast by Lofty Community Media, this forum brought the candidates for the seat of Heysen face-to-face with the issues that matter most to the town.In this episode, moderator Michael Cornish facilitates a deep dive into local priorities, featuring:Josh Teague (Liberal Party - Incumbent)Marisa Bell (Labor Party)Genevieve Dawson-Scott (SA Greens)Gregory Davis (Animal Justice Party)Key Discussion Points:Infrastructure & Safety: Detailed plans for the Carey Gully Road and Mount Barker Road intersection.Major Pledges: Breaking down the $1.5 million commitment for a new pedestrian crossing in the heart of Bridgewater.Youth & Recreation: The future of local skate parks, pump tracks, and youth engagement.Community Identity: How each candidate plans to preserve Bridgewater’s heritage while managing the growth of the Adelaide Hills.Whether you're concerned about public transport, local safety, or the environment, this non-partisan forum provides the essential information every Bridgewater resident needs before heading to the polls.Learn more about Activating Bridgewater community advocacy at: https://bridgewater.au Survey Results: https://bridgewater.au/pre-election

This week on Life Bursts, hosts Matthew Carratt and Sarah Freeman sat down with Mark Simon McDermid for a fascinating journey through his life experiences. From growing up in Adelaide in the 1960s to his long career at IBM and eventual return to his musical passions, Mark's story is one of adaptation, growth, and finding purpose.===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://www.rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://www.twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2024, ABN: 56 317 394 83

On this week's episode of Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah, we were joined by John Robert Lucas, a former minister turned spiritual healer. John's journey is nothing short of extraordinary, filled with unexpected twists, divine interventions, and a series of invitations from God that led him down a path he never imagined. He is the author of UNLOCK THE POWER - How To Pray Specific Effective Supernatural Prayers.You can find his book available at https://revjohnlucas.com/===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://www.rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://www.twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2024, ABN: 56 317 394 83

In this fascinating episode of Life Bursts, hosts Matthew Carratt and Sarah Freeman sit down with Keith Ellison, a passionate collector and curator of South Australian radio history. Keith shares his journey of preserving and showcasing his father's extensive collection of vintage radios, tape recorders, and other audio equipment.===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://www.rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://www.twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2024, ABN: 56 317 394 83

In this powerful episode of Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah, we dive deep into the remarkable story of Steve Schiller, a man whose life journey took him from rebellious youth to transformed Christian and biker ministry leader.===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://www.rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://www.twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2024, ABN: 56 317 394 83

In this captivating episode of Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah, we continue the fascinating story of Wendy Azadegan, a trailblazing mechanical engineer turned camellia enthusiast. Wendy's journey takes us through her experiences as one of the few women in engineering during her time, her adventures in designing household appliances, and her current passion for gardening and community service.===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://www.rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://www.twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2024, ABN: 56 317 394 83

In this captivating episode of Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah, we dive into the fascinating life story of Wendy Azadegan. From her father's inventive genius to her own journey as one of the first women in mechanical engineering, Wendy's tale is one of perseverance, curiosity, and unexpected turns.===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://www.rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://www.twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2024, ABN: 56 317 394 83

In this heart-warming episode of Life Bursts, hosts Sarah and Matt sit down with Jacqui, a mother of four and former teacher, to discuss her life journey from childhood to parenthood. Jacqui's story is one of faith, adventure, and embracing life's unexpected turns.===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://www.rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://www.twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2024, ABN: 56 317 394 83

On this episode of Life Bursts, hosts Matt and Sarah sit down with Annabelle Roennfeldt, a woman whose journey from childhood anxiety to spiritual freedom offers hope and inspiration. Annabelle's story is one of transformation, highlighting how her faith in Jesus Christ ultimately led to healing from lifelong anxiety.===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://www.rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://www.twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2024, ABN: 56 317 394 83

On this episode of Life Bursts, hosts Sarah and Matt welcomed author, cook, and former nurse Alida Whiteoak to share her inspiring journey of creativity and self-discovery.===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://www.rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://www.twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2024, ABN: 56 317 394 83

Get ready to burst into a world of fascinating stories with Matt and Sarah on their show, Life Bursts!Each episode, they'll be sitting down with someone interesting and giving them the space to share their incredible story in full. From people you know to those you don't, and even those you should know, Life Bursts will take you on a journey of discovery and learning.By subscribing to Life Bursts, you'll become part of a vibrant storytelling community and gain a new perspective on the world.Join the conversation and subscribe to Life Bursts today!===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://www.rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://www.twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2024, ABN: 56 317 394 83

World War Balloon!🤣 Seriously?Check out this new pilot content from RawCut:Experience the story of one of the most bizarre geo-political events of 2023 (so far) with RawCut Analysis Host, Rhys Jarrett. Join him as he takes a look back and compares the infamous Balloon Boy situation of 2009 and the suspected “Spy” Balloons of 2023. Why is the US Department of Defense putting the blame for a balloon on the People's Republic of China?He also asks, who is YuMi? And why is CNN going after her? Join Rhys Jarrett as he dives into these stories, analyzing the necessary details behind these events.Voice-over Credits:ElevenLabs: https://elevenlabs.ioCaleb Maupin: https://twitter.com/realcalebmaupinDid you like this first episode of RawCut Analysis? If you think that we should create more let us know by commenting on social media using the handle @RawCutAU.Get the full episode transcript at: https://www.rawcut.com.au/world-war-balloon-seriously-why-is-the-usa-obsessed-with-balloons-rawcut-analysis-episode-1/

WOW! She is already busking to large crowds in the middle of a city of over a million. 🤯Julia Overeem is someone who is always surrounded by music, and whilst Julia is at school, she has used every opportunity to learn to perform. When she was younger, Julia had a passion to learn about the dramatic arts, but during high school, she changed course to learn more about music and all the skills it involves. Which brought her back into the musical passion that has had great importance for her family over time.In this episode of Life Bursts with Sarah and Matt, Julia Overeem tells about all the fun and difficulties of becoming a musical performer.Who is Julia Overeem? Well here is how she describes herself:"I am Julia Overeem, passionate jazz and pop-influenced vocalist, pianist and guitarist. Born in 2005 in Adelaide, South Australia, I travelled to many places over the world including Germany, France, Netherlands and several countries in Asia with my parents. My singing career began at the mere age of 3 after seeing my dad perform in several restaurants and public venues. I am a student in high school and partake in an extracurricular choir called Gospo Collective, performing at the Adelaide Fringe and other performances all over Adelaide throughout the year."You can listen to more of her music here:https://www.abc.net.au/triplejunearthed/artist/julia-overeem/===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://www.rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2022, ABN: 56 317 394 83

Greif, banking and faith is an odd combination, but Peter Carratt seems to make it work. 🤔In this special episode of Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah, we get to experience the story of Peter Carratt the father of our own Matthew Carratt, the host of the show.Peter has had a life that has taken him across Australia for work and love which has brought much joy and pain over many years. In the interview, Peter tells us about dealing with the grief of losing his father at a young age. He also enlightens us with his interesting stories of how he made the rigid business of banking more accessible to Indigenous Australians.Additionally, for our 50th episode, we at RawCut would like to thank you for your support of Life Bursts. Thank you. 😍😘===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://www.rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2022, ABN: 56 317 394 83

How does a lawyer use their skills to be a peacemaker and resolve conflicts? 😮Angela Niejalke is a multi-skilled person, a lawyer, a school chaplain and a mediator. Using her multifaceted skills, she is a trainer at an organisation called PeaceWise, which has the goal of training people with conflict resolution from a Christian perspective.Her life experience has also contributed significantly to the reasons for her line of work today. Since childhood, Angela has lived with Juvenile Arthritis, a condition that requires a lot of patience to explain to those who don't understand the complexities disease. Challenges that have many similarities in understanding conflict and the pain that it causes.In this episode of Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah, Angela explains the many challenges in her life that lead her to the goals she has for her life today.===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://www.rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2022, ABN: 56 317 394 83

"The Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service." - Australian Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 🎖😮Mrs Christine Goodfellow OAM had a humble beginning to her life, most of her younger years were spent in and around public and military housing communities. An experience that has positively and profoundly had a major influence upon her later years of life. Where she used her experience of living in public housing communities and escaping a violent relationship to help unemployed people find work, and to help the causes of partners of military veterans.In this episode of Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah, Mrs Christine Goodfellow OAM tells us how her good work for Partners of Veterans Association earned her an Order of Australia Medal.To find out more about The Partners of Veterans Association of Australia click on the link below.https://www.pva.org.au/===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://www.rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2022, ABN: 56 317 394 83

A cat has nine lives, but how many does Josh Ede have? 🤔Josh Ede grew up in southeast South Australia on a typical country farm, but his love for taking risks has led him to many unique life experiences. Including a love for rollerblading, skiing, hiking in Nepal and photography at the 2010 Winter Olympics. In this episode of "Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah", Josh tells about how he nearly died multiple times and his Olympics story.But seriously Josh, those near-death experiences were cutting it fine.===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2022, ABN: 56 317 394 83

How did Andrew Hogarth put his musical talent to use?🎶You may not know or see it, but Andrew Hogarth, senior minister at "The Journey Uniting Church", was in a touring band entertaining many. In this episode of "Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah", Andrew tells us about the various lessons he has learnt throughout life and how he uses those lessons to assist others in their lives.===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2022, ABN: 56 317 394 83

A mission and a journey across a great southern land to help people. 🤗Daniel Wayman is a Salvation Army Officer stationed in Mount Barker South Australia, but he did not start there. Daniel's roots are in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, where he started life as a typical Queensland boy who was interested in many of the activities that young people take part in Queensland, like cricket, tennis, rugby league, etc.But many events in Daniel's life made him realise that he had a passion to contribute to helping people live their fullest lives. In his episode of "Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah", Daniel tells us about the joys and trauma that lead him to the life he leads today.===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2022, ABN: 56 317 394 83

Seriously! Where's the boat? 🙄 Fay Carruthers has an attitude to life that many would agree with. "Can, so, do" has been the mindset she has approached her life with and encourages others to view life the same way.Fay has been a meat packer, studied the arts of butchery and cheese making, and operated a major flower supplier in the greater Adelaide region. Now one of her life's passions is fishing and encouraging many, particularly women into the sport with a television show shot with her friends called "Team Justagirl". You can watch the show on "CTV+", "C44 Adelaide" and "C31 Melbourne" and you can find out more information about the show, click on the links below.https://www.teamjustagirl.com.au/https://www.ctvplus.org.au/content/team-justagirlhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TeamjustagirlGiven this is episode 44 of "Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah", we would like to thank our community television broadcast partner in Adelaide, Australia "C44", you can find more information about "C44 Adelaide" at the link below.https://www.c44.com.au===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2022, ABN: 56 317 394 83

Dinky-di Don has a massive family, so how does he manage it? 🤔Don Richardson has had a grand life in the Greater Adelaide region, which has led to 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. In this episode of Life Bursts, Don sits down with one of his grandchildren Matthew Carratt along with co-host Sarah Freeman to further understand the secrets to a great long life.===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2022, ABN: 56 317 394 83

"Gee, for 90 he's is doing all right." - Anonymous Life Bursts viewer. 😂🤣John Ward has had such a fulfilling and joyful life, and on this episode of Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah he discusses many stories from his over 90 years on this planet in 50 Minutes. Including a rather tedious childhood during world war 2, through to setting up a beautiful home in Australia where he has fostered many of his life's passions. Hopefully, by the end of the episode, you may be a step toward answering the question, how do you live a great life?===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2022, ABN: 56 317 394 83

How did a passion for electronics make Ken an electrical engineer? 🤔Ken Lynn was a 10-pound pom that ended up in Adelaide, Australia as a child with his family. But a growing passion to understand how things tick eventually lead Ken to an exciting career in electrical engineering, with a few explosive misfit deviations along the way. 😮In this episode of Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah, Ken Lynn brings us his childhood growth story and tells us how his passions lead him to a prosperous life.===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2022, ABN: 56 317 394 83

A proud Australian and a top bloke! 👍In this episode of Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah, Phill Scroop tells us about his childhood in the then-developing Adelaide suburb of Marion. His life eventually lead to him getting work in manufacturing, we learn why he joined the military, his story of being deployed to Vietnam and why his parents were stunned when they learnt about Phill joining the military.===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2022, ABN: 56 317 394 83

You can catch new episodes of Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah on http://rawcut.com.au or on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook and Podcast every week during August 2022.===RawCut is a unique collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.http://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2022, ABN: 56 317 394 83

How does artistic expression affect us? 😮Verity Skye has been deeply impacted by experiencing bullying at school, though now as an adult she is far from being vindictive toward her early tormentors. Now as an art teacher she uses her skills working with children to educate both bullies and bullied to find positive outcomes for both.Outside of her role as an educator, Verity has many artistic pursuits including as a lead singer for the rock band "Stix ‘n Specs". Today on Life Bursts, Matt and Sarah learn from Verity about the importance of art in our lives.To learn more about Stix 'n Specs click on the link below:https://bobthiele.wixsite.com/stixnspecsOn the 18th of December 2021 Verity will co-host the concert "a Classy COVID Christmas", for tickets visit the link below:www.eventbrite.com.au/e/a-classy-covid-christmas-presented-by-will-metzer-and-verity-skye-tickets-192960809977===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 83

What drives someone to be of service to the community? 😀Thomas Karamakuzhiyil, originally of Kerala in India, is an Anglican Priest. He is currently based in the Adelaide Hills and has a passion for serving the community. In this episode of Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah, he explains his volunteer roles, including his support for BlazeAid.Learn more about BlazeAid here: https://blazeaid.com.au/ ===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 83

How does a sporting injury affect your aspirations? 😮Brett Freeman like most Australians have been involved with local sports at some point in their life, but when a sporting injury occurs much can change. In this episode of Life Bursts Matt and Sarah explore what happened to Brett, and how change can be the start of something new.===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 83

How does Australian bush change you? 🤔Peter Adcock has been known to many within his local region as a former real estate agent, but how did he become so passionate about the bush and its people? In this episode of Life Bursts Matt and Sarah finds out.===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 83

How did a clash of cultures lead to changes for Sam? 🤔Sam Ghamrawi born to Lebanese migrant parents in Sydney, has been immersed in multiple cultures throughout his life. In this episode of Life Bursts Matt and Sarah explore his life, the choices he made in the past, and how he's now helping the community.===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 83

Matthew Carratt is a Uniting Church minister and co-host of the RawCut show Life Bursts.Each week Matt along with co-host Sarah Freeman will be discovering the fascinating story of someone interesting and giving them the space to tell it in full.In this episode of Life Bursts, Matthew Carratt will tell us about how he ultimately ended up being a church minister from his somewhat nomadic childhood.===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 83

Russell started his career as a brickie but is now something completely different... 🤔In this episode of #LifeBursts, Russell Mallet tells Matt and Sarah how he became a church #minister after a long term career as a #tradie.===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 83

It's time to pass the Marj, one more time. 😏Marjorie Hammond is a local Adelaide Hills champion, jack of all trades, and a hilarious person. In this episode of #LifeBursts, Matt and Sarah discuss with Marjorie her life, former role at a newspaper, and how she got involved with charitable causes.You can watch or listen to our first interview with Marjorie Hammond numbered Life Bursts episode 23 at:Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGqY0UgRfzQAudio: https://bit.ly/3DPKrCh===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 83

"When we came to Australia, my brother, myself, and my mother had our clothes, and only $100". 😮Farhang Hashemi, originally from Iran, emigrated from the country after the revolution in 1978-79. He and his family first ventured to Pakistan, where they applied for #refugee status from the UN, eventually ending up in Australia.In this episode of #LifeBursts, Farhang describes his life in Iran, the cultural differences from #Australia, and the journey across the world to his new home.===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 83

WOW! 😮 Did his hair look like that? 🤨Benji Callen thought that he would be the next Einstein, but alas that did not go to plan. Now he is a Minister in the Uniting Church and constantly reconciling scientific fact and faith, whilst having a bit of fun along the way Benji style.Benji is Sarah and Matt's guest on this episode of #LifeBursts.===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 83

Now for a story of musical discovery... 😮The life of an artist can be precious and frustrating but also fruitful and enlightening. The profession of storytelling is important and in this episode of #LifeBursts, Sarah and Matt sit down with Paul Mitchell. A singer and songwriter born in North Adelaide, who believes that music can be a form of medicine. ===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 83

How does the stereotypical shy kid become a radio host? 😮For Johnny Parini sports has been a passion for his entire life, but unlike most sporting enthusiasts, Johnny created a career from his passion. Starting in the Australian community radio scene, Johnny now works in commercial radio and the growing live video streaming sporting industry. In this episode of #LifeBursts with Matt and Sarah, Johnny explores his how his passions and how they have driven him to where he is today.===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 83

"There's actually scientific research showing an increasing greenness in the Simpson Desert after the Calicivirus", the rabbit virus in 1995. 🤔Growing up in the Northern Territory and spending a significant amount of time in nature can leave a massive impression on a child. David Peacock was a State Park Ranger and on this episode of #LifeBursts, he talks to Matt and Sarah about his childhood influences and how that lead him to his career today. ===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 83#PHD #ParkRanger

Montaz Ali grew up in a regional village of Bangladesh and had little knowledge of the wide world beyond his village, to the point that he was in awe when he first saw people with different skin colours. In this episode of #LifeBursts, Sarah and Matt explore the life of Montaz in Bangladesh and how he changed when he moved to the United Kingdom and later Australia.===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 83#Migration #Australia

Why did Amelia eat pet food? 🤨Amelia Murrie started life in Modbury and has had so far, a life of many lessons. Today on #LifeBursts Amelia sits down with Sarah And Matt to talk about growing up, dealing with school bullying and later becoming a Retail Manager, a Funeral Directors Assistant, and a Photographer.===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 83

What is it like to be a Volunteer Firefighter? 🤔From farming to professional cooking, Garry Parker has had many experiences over his life, including becoming a member of the Country Fire Service of South Australia. In this week's episode of #LifeBursts, Matt and Sarah explore the life of Garry Parker, starting in Altona (Victoria), and ultimately ending up living in the Adelaide Hills (South Australia), defending his community from destruction.===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.auThumbnail Photo Credit:Pip McGowan, South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS)Promotions Unit, CC BY-SA 4.0.https://www.fire-brigade.asn.au/gallery/pages/scrubfirecherrygardens240121/slides/Pip%20McGowan-DSC_9419.JPG© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 83

How did they print Newspapers before computers? 🤔Marjorie Hammond is a local Adelaide Hills champion, jack of all trades, and a hilarious person. In this episode of #LifeBursts, Matt and Sarah discuss with Marjorie her life and her former role at the Adelaide Hills newspaper The Courier.===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 83

Pippa almost got banned from South African Television. 😲Pippa Duffy is a free spirit and actor who has worked on various projects for the stage and screen. In this episode of Life Bursts, Matt and Sarah discuss her life and its challenges from childhood to travelling around the world as an actor, particularly her work during the Apartheid period in South Africa.===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 83

In this episode of Life Bursts Matt and Sarah speak to Gerry Rosskogler, who migrated to Australia as a child from his then home country of Austria. In the episode, you will learn from Gerry about the journey he made through multiple countries to get to Australia, the cultures he experienced on his travels, and how Australia was a culture shock for him.===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 834.

How does a delinquent become an unlikely teacher? 🤔In this episode of Life Bursts, we hear from Greg Harding who has partaken in many jobs from heavy machine metalwork, farming to being a postie official and teaching in a remote indigenous community. Join Matthew Carratt as we ultimately find out how Greg became the person he is today.===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 834.

"So where the (####) are you from?" 🤨When that question was asked of Mark de Lange by an intoxicated man in the Adelaide Hills town of Gumaracha, he responded, "Echunga", which is another Adelaide Hills community. Whilst that response was correct, it didn't entail the full context of a dutchman and his family moving to the Adelaide Hills in South Australia because of the regions natural beauty. Today on Life Bursts with Matt and Sarah, we learn about that journey.===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories, about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 834.

"Fire is not about devastation, but rather bringing the community together". 🥰Kaurna/Narangga woman Jade Brook has valued the community for her entire life. Including long term volunteer roles, working as a social worker and School Chaplain.In this episode of Life Bursts, Jade details her life story from growing up to becoming the founder of Flint Community Care, including her struggles with mental health and how she grew from her experiences.If you need mental health support, in Australia you can call:LifeLine - 13 11 14Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636Internationally: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_linesFor specialist health care services always contact your General Practitioner or local health service.===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories, about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 834.Clarification: An earlier version of this post contained a link to Flint Community Care, a day after the initial posting of the episode, this organisation became defunct. For more information, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/FlintCommunityCare/posts/340307077478014

How does one learn and do so many things in life? 🤔Lisa Wells is a fascinating character of many talents, she has worked in administrative jobs, as a radio host and she is now a small business owner. Today we learn from Lisa about her experience, what they mean to her and how life experiences builds our character.===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories, about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 834.

Living life with a disability isn't easy 😥, but just like most people with a disability, Jo Stanford doesn't let that define her life. In this episode of Life Bursts, Matt and Sarah explore Jo's life growing up and living with Turner syndrome and how her beliefs drove her to unexpected places.You can learn more about Jo here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5YpMTj48X6hE7qMffYUQxg/===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories, about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 834.

How did Justin start a dance movement? 😮Justin Seidel is a member of Freestyle Dance Ministry and in this episode of Life Bursts, he discusses with Sarah and Matt about his past and how he helped to start an artistic movement.Learn more about Freestyle Dance Ministry here:https://freestyledanceministry.com/===RawCut is a new collaborative media project by people passionate about telling fascinating stories, about ideas, people, public policy, and culture. RawCut has emerged as a new multi-platform project by people who are from community and non-profit media, and If you believe our idea has merit please, like, follow, share and subscribe to our content on social media.https://rawcut.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/RawCutAU/https://twitter.com/RawCutAU/YouTube: http://yt.rawcut.com.au© RawCut 2021, ABN: 56 317 394 834.