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The Inspiration Project

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Welcome to The Inspiration Project, a podcast designed to inspire the next generation of young people through the real world stories of well-known Christians. People who have extraordinary stories of faith, life, tragedy and triumph. People that God has used to achieve great things. We want to inspire the next generation to see that by trusting God, they will achieve His purpose in their life and that through Him, all things are possible. The podcast is hosted by ACC Principal, Mr Brendan Corr, and behind the scenes, ACC Graduate, Jarred Fantom, organises the guests and edits the episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Horst Schulze

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to renowned hotelier and business leader Horst Schulze, best known for transforming the hospitality industry through his leadership at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and later founding Capella Hotel Group. Mr. Schulze shares the…

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  2. Mark Durie

    Episode Description On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Mark Durie, a pastor and academic about the rise of Islam in the West and its dangers. They discuss how growing up in a deeply Christian home shaped his worldview and calling. Why after a very accomplished...

  3. Walt Heyer

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Walt Heyer who went through gender reassignment surgery at the age of 42. They discuss why Walt decided to transition to living life as a woman, the problem with being ‘transgender’, why transgender doesn’t actually exist, what...

  4. Dr Andrew Browning

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Dr Andrew Browning, a Doctor who spends the majority of his time in Africa working in remote, harsh and vastly under-resourced regions. They discuss how Dr Browning became a Christian, why Dr Browning wanted to become a Doctor, his...

  5. Christina Dent

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Christina Dent, founder of End It For Good, an organisation dedicated to helping those impacted by the harmful effects of drugs. They discuss America’s current drug problem, how Christians should view the drug problem, how…

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  6. Pastor Lucas Miles

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Pastor Lucas Miles about what is means for Christians to uphold the faith, why Pastor Lucas wrote Woke Jesus, what does woke mean, was Jesus woke, why Pastor Lucas pushes back against Christian nationalism, the difference between…

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  7. James Orr

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion Dr James Orr. They discuss Dr Orr’s early upbringing, why Dr Orr focuses primarily on the Philosophy of Religion, how to not get lost in a circle of reasoning, why philosophy is…

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  8. Pastor Kelly Lohrke

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Pastor Kelly Lohrke, pastor of The Cure Church in Kansas City. They discuss Pastor Kelly’s difficult upbringing, growing up on the gang streets of East LA, why Pastor Kelly got into drugs, how long he was a drug addict, why he used...

  9. Rebecca Crews

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Terry Crews wife Rebecca Crews. They discuss Rebecca’s upbringing from a very small town in Gary, Indiana, how Rebecca became a Christian, meeting her husband Terry Crews, dealing with and beating Breast cancer, why Rebecca wanted…

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  10. Doug Wilson

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Pastor Doug Wilson about the discipline of a life filled with learning, what a reformed evangelical theologian believes, whether the titles of pastor, apologist, evangelist are equal, how Doug became a Christian, how God lead him...

  11. Riley Clemmons

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to music artist Riley Clemmons about becoming famous at a young age. They discuss what it’s like to grow up in a talented musical Christian family, becoming a Christian and choosing to serve God through music. Riley considers how to...

  12. Mark Varughese

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Pastor Mark Varughese the founder and senior leader of Kingdomcity about the humble origins of Kingdomcity, why Mark left Australia to start a church in Malaysia, Mark’s “burning bush” experience, how can someone have a deep...

  13. Derrick Kinney

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to best-selling author Derrick Kinney about the importance of money, how to manage money well, how Christians should view money, how to help young people manage their money well, how Derrick has been able to make money easy to...

  14. Martyn Iles

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Australian Lawyer, commentator, Preacher and former head of the Australian Christian Lobby now CEO of Answers in Genesis, Martyn Iles about the issues surrounding the Israel Folau comments, dealing with the difficult question of…

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  15. Rumbi Mabambe

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Rumbi Mabambe executive officer of the Chain Reaction Foundation in the Mount Druitt Learning Ground about how Rumbi got involved with Chain Reaction Foundation, What life was like growing up in Zimbabwe to then coming to live in...

  16. Dr. Owen Strachan

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Dr. Owen Strachan about the current war on men. They discuss what led Dr. Strachan into ministry, how he became a Christian, what it means to be a biblical man, why men are under attack in today’s culture, why Toxic masculinity is...

  17. Mike Baird

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to former Premier of New South Wales Mike Baird about modeling good Christian leadership. They discuss why Mike decided to enter into politics, how he became the 44th Premier of New South Wales, what the job involved, The Lindt Cafe...

  18. Dr Chris Watkin

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Dr Chris Watkin about his latest book Biblical Critical Theory. They also discuss why Dr Watkin studies medieval languages in French and German, how Dr Watkin became a Christian after growing up a “happy Atheist”, The intellectual...

  19. Paul Mergard

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to CEO of Destiny Rescue Paul Mergard about the harsh realities of Human Trafficking, how Paul got involved with Destiny Rescue and Human Trafficking, why Human Trafficking is such a major problem, how Destiny Rescue helps to end…

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  20. Professor Nigel Biggar

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Emeritus Professor Nigel Biggar about what attracted him to an academic life, why books became an important part of Nigel’s life, what captured him about History, why Nigel went from studying history to ethics and morality instead,...

  21. Dr. Vishal Mangalwadi

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Dr Vishal Mangalwadi founder and president of Revelation Movement about why the Indian Government tried to kill Vishal and his wife, why they had to flee their home in India, whether the bible is under threat in today’s culture…

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  22. Dr. Georgia Purdom

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Dr Georgia Purdom, a Molecular Genetics professor who works for Answers in Genesis. They discuss the idea of Conservative vs Liberal ways of thinking about the world, what led Georgia to earn her PhD in Science, how she came to...

  23. Eric Agyeman

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Eric Agyeman about his life growing up and being bullied in primary school, how he dealt with the bullying, facing the challenges of identity, how growing up in a Christian home helped Eric navigate the bullying, deciding to join a...

  24. Kiran Skariah

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Reverend Kiran Skariah (also known as PastorSKAR) about his ministry witnessing to the online gaming community, why Kiran started his online gaming ministry, whether there is a typical gamer he’s trying to reach, how to establish a...

  25. Sheridan Voysey

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to author, speaker and broadcaster Sheridan Voysey about his career in broadcasting, what lead him to working for the BBC, becoming a Christian at 19, how being a DJ helped him with his use of language, the differences between...

  26. Jason Perini

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to director, writer and actor Jason Perini about what attracted him to the entertainment industry, being comfortable with the unknowns of acting jobs, finding work life balance, what school life was like for Jason, the time he became...

  27. Mark Hadley

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Mark A. Hadley, a professional journalist who has been writing for over 30+ years. They talk about his early life, why Mark wanted to do something significant, stories being a big part of his childhood and how they impacted him…

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  28. Stephen O'Doherty

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Broadcaster and commentator Stephen O’Doherty about why you can’t fake compassion, the importance of God’s compassion towards us, being aware of his talents for music and communication early in life, how God remade Stephen in his...

  29. Chris Mulherin

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Rev. Dr. Chris Mulherin about the supposed conflict between Christianity and science. What it means to reconcile truth against an objective reality, understanding the shared nature of faith, how Chris came to faith and whether…

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  30. Rory Darkins

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to High Performance Coach, Rory Darkins about the importance of mentors, positive psychology in high performance, how to deal with and manage disappointment and the differences between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset and the...

  31. Daniel Widdowson

    Episode Description On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Australian Theatre Actor and Australian of the year finalist, Daniel Widdowson about his early work for Saturday Disney, Hope 103.2, and why he started acting in the first place. To what it’s like experiencing...

  32. Sue Bartho

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Producer Jarred (Jay) Fantom talks to Psychologist Sue Bartho about the intersection of Christian faith and human psychology, why our core sense of self will influence every aspect of our lives, and how to attain core beliefs about self based around the...

  33. Andrew Farley

    Episode Description On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to bestselling author and president of The Grace Message, Dr Andrew Farley about living in Texas, the naked gospel, church without religion, how grace is the answer, how certain writers became mentors to Andrew and...

  34. Kim Oates

    Episode Description On this episode of ‘The Inspiration Project’, ACC Graduate and Podcast Producer Jarred Fantom talks to Professor Kim Oats about how he came to faith, what lessons he learned in school from his teachers, why he wanted to become a doctor and enter into the field of Paediatrics,...

  35. Darlene Zschech

    Episode Description On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Darlene Zschech the acclaimed singer and songwriter about where her love for music came from, coming to Christ at age 15, realising what God’s unconditional love meant to her, finding her voice in Christian...

  36. Claire Rogers

    Episode Description On this episode of ‘The Inspiration Project’, Brendan Corr talks to Claire Rogers the CEO of Oho about the nature of leadership and how her faith plays an important role in leading larger organisations. Claire’s understanding of purpose and faith and why failure is a beautiful...

  37. Michael Adams

    Episode Description On this episode of ‘The Inspiration Project’, Brendan Corr talks to Professor Michael Adams about how Michael got into the corporate law specialisation, the difference between the letter of the law and the spirit of the law, what is good law in the first place. And so much…

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  38. Brooke Prentis

    Episode Description On this episode of ‘The Inspiration Project’, Brendan Corr talks to Brooke Prentis, the CEO of Common Grace, about the origins of the organisation, having a voice into justice issues for Aboriginal peoples and how we can bring about reconciliation in this country. Brooke…

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  39. Eloise Wellings

    Episode Description On this episode of ‘The Inspiration Project’, Brendan Corr talks to Australian Olympic Athlete Eloise Wellings about overcoming stepbacks, finding faith in God and the importance of good coaches and mentors. Eloise Wellings Episode Summary Growing up in Sydney’s Sutherland…

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  40. Tim Mannah

    On this episode of ‘The Inspiration Project’, Brendan Corr talks to Tim Mannah the former Captain of the Parramatta Eels about how growing up in a Christian Family and in Church helped shape his decisions on and off the Football field. Plus who made the biggest impacts in his life and an...

  41. Mike Gore

    Episode Description On this episode of ‘The Inspiration Project’, Brendan Corr talks to Mike Gore the CEO of Open Doors Australia about faith and persecution, how you can identify your purpose and what it’s like confronting the stories from suffering brothers and sisters in Christ. Mike Gore...

  42. Peter Cousens

    Episode Description: On this episode of ‘The Inspiration Project’, Brendan Corr talks to actor, director and musician Peter Cousens about serving others through performing arts, and how losing everything financially led Peter to a deepened faith. Peter Cousens Episode Summary Peter discovering…

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  43. Elissa Deenick

    Episode Description: On this episode of ‘The Inspiration Project’, Brendan Corr talks to Associate Professor Elissa Deenick who works at the Garvan Institute where she is the head of Immunity and Inflammation. Dr Deenick talks about going to a Christian School, where her interest in science...

  44. Kate Bracks

    Episode Description: On this episode of ‘The Inspiration Project’, Brendan Corr talks to Kate Bracks the winner of the 3rd season of MasterChef Australia. Kate shares why she decided to go on MasterChef and how God played an important role in her winning the show. Kate Bracks Episode Summary What...

  45. Ken Ham

    On this episode of ‘The Inspiration Project’, Brendan Corr talks to Ken Ham about debating Bill Nye, the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum and how Ken handles personal attacks from those who don’t understand what he believes. Ken Ham Episode Summary What was it like for Ken to grow up in an...

  46. Claire Madden

    On this episode of ‘The Inspiration Project’, Brendan Corr talks to Claire Madden about what led Claire into the field of Social Research particularly focusing on Gen Z’s, how faith plays a role in her life as a social researcher and is there still a generational gap in our society today. Claire...

  47. John Ford

    On this episode of ‘The Inspiration Project’, Brendan Corr talks to John Ford about what failure has taught John about life and faith and about working with some of the leading global companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  48. Mark McCrindle

    On this episode of ‘The Inspiration Project’, Brendan Corr talks to Mark McCrindle about what led him to work in the field of social research and how generations respond differently to faith, COVID-19 and technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  49. Nick Farr-Jones

    Nick Farr-Jones was captain of the Wallabies that won the Rugby Union World Cup in 1991, the Bledisloe Cup in 1992 and defeated the Springboks in 1992. He was capped 63 times for Australia, including 36 as captain. Nick completed a Law degree at the University of Sydney before practicing law…

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  50. Michael Spence

    Dr Michael Spence is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney. Under his leadership, the University has risen to 1st in Australia and 4th in the world for graduate employability. An alumnus of the University, Dr Spence has a BA with first-class honours in English, Italian and Law. He is...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to The Inspiration Project, a podcast designed to inspire the next generation of young people through the real world stories of well-known Christians. People who have extraordinary stories of faith, life, tragedy and triumph. People that God has used to achieve great things. We want to inspire the next generation to see that by trusting God, they will achieve His purpose in their life and that through Him, all things are possible. The podcast is hosted by ACC Principal, Mr Brendan Corr, and behind the scenes, ACC Graduate, Jarred Fantom, organises the guests and edits the episodes.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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