The Story with Jimmy Colefax

Rochunga Pudaite’s [Roe-CHUNG-ah Poo-dite-EE] father was one of the first of his people group - from north-eastern India - to become a Christian. And it was his dream that his son would one day translate the Bible into their tribal language. We’ll find out how Rochunga goes on to become the founder of Bibles For the World???.next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The late Rochunga Pudaite [Roe-CHUNG-ah Poo-dite-EE] was from North-eastern India???.and his father was one of the first of his Hmar ['Mar' ?' rhymes with 'Car'] people group to become a Christian. They had undergone an amazing transformation from being known as savage head-hunters??????to becoming loving 'heart-hunters' for the Lord! We’ll hear the Hmar peoples’ remarkable story???.next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom and Donna both struggled with their identity and same-sex attraction while growing up???.AND???.into their young adult years. We’ll continue to hear their story and find out how they’re now both serving the Lord. That and more???.next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom grew up in the United States and struggled with his identity and same-sex attraction. Meanwhile, Donna grew up in a highly dysfunctional home and also struggled with same-sex attraction. They have now been married for over 30 years???.and have 4 adult children???.. We’ll hear Tom and Donna share their unique story ??????.next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, Michael Rafferty’s story starts off pretty rough. He grew up in an orphanage???.where he quickly learned to never let anyone see him cry???and he got into many fights. However, when God’s love eventually broke through, it radically changed the direction of his life. We’ll hear how God uses Michael’s life in an amazing way???.next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kerri Pike - Part 2Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kerri Pike - Part 1Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steph Taylor is only in her twenties now???.but when she was only 10 years old???.she knew she wanted to be a storyteller. She’s gone on to enter several of her short stories into Christian creative writing contests???.including a very personal account of the moment her father died from cancer when she was only 17 years old. Steph Taylor will share her story???..next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Mace is originally from Tasmania and went on to serve as a missionary in South America. It was there that tragedy struck for her family???..which sent Karen into a crisis of faith that lasted for several years. Also, it stirred up painful issues from her childhood???. before God’s love eventually broke through. Karen Mace will continues to share her story???.next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Mace is originally from Tasmania and went on to serve as a missionary in South America ?' along with her husband and children. It was there that tragedy struck for her family???.which caused issues from her troubled childhood to resurface. Karen is the author of the book, 'Healing Begins in the Heart'???..and she’ll share her story.???..next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Bedwell joins us once again to share more of his story???..and how God completely transformed his life???. from struggling with addictions and anxiety???.to now being the NATIONAL DIRECTOR of Youth For Christ Australia. All that and more is coming up???..???.next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Bedwell was working as a doctor and, outwardly, he looked very successful???..but inwardly???.his life was spiralling out of control. He had become obsessed with achievement???.and felt he had to strive to prove his worth. We’ll find out how God sets him free.???.next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gavin Baulch [Balch] joins us once again to share more of his story and how he help people tell their story ???.through film and other visual means. We’ll find out the amazing places the Lord takes him??????..next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Through a renewed awareness of creativity and imagination, Gavin Baulch [Balch] had his childhood restored to him???.after it had been taken from him as a child. This eventually leads Gavin to help others tell their story ???.through film and other visual means. We’ll find out the amazing places this takes him??????..next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gavin Baulch [Balch] had his childhood stolen from him when he was only 7 years old. However, after a long road to healing and putting his faith in the Lord, God restored his ???childhood??? as an adult??????through a renewed awareness of creativity and imagination. We’ll find out how Gavin’s gone on to help others???. .???.next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Bainbridge is the Executive Director of CBM Global ???.and is based in London, England. He’ll share with us how being exposed to disadvantaged people as a young adult has had a lasting impact on his life???and helped lead him to the role he’s in today. That’s David Bainbridge from CBM Global???.sharing his story???.next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane Edge joins us once again to share more of her story???.and how her lifelong desire to help others eventually led her to becoming the CEO of CBM Australia???.which was formerly known as Christian Blind Mission. We’ll find out about the impact this has had on Jane’s life ???. Next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever since Jane Edge was a child growing up in church, she’s had a heart for helping disadvantaged people. As she grew up, the Lord cultivated her desire to help others???. and, eventually, led her to being the CEO of CBM Australia ?' a Christian charity organisation???..devoted to working alongside people with disabilities living in poverty. We’ll hear Jane Edge’s story???. Next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil Johnson is the host of Vison’s daily current events program called ???20Twenty??????and he joins us once again to share more of his life journey???.including the time he suddenly found that he was the lead pastor of a church. We’ll find out about that???and a whole lot more as we hear Part 2 of Neil Johnson’s story???.???..next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vision’s own, Neil Johnson, will join us to go down memory lane???.and share his life journey with us. We’ll find out what led him into Christian radio??????and about his book called, ???Public Christians in A Secular Age.??? That’s Neil Johnson sharing his story???.next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Forward - Part 5Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bill Forward - Part 1Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Daniel Shayesteh [Shaw-yes-tah] was a teacher of Islamic philosophy and a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Army in the 1970's - closely supporting the Ayatollah Khomeini [eye-ah-toll-ah Koe-main-ee]. But???..after falling out of favour with Khomeini's political group in Iran, he escaped to Turkey where he began his journey to faith in Christ. We'll hear his amazing story???..Next time. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petr Jasek [Peter Yah-shek] is a Czech missionary who was imprisoned in Sudan for 14 months and tortured by Islamic State extremists. Throughout the ordeal???..he was moved to five different prisons. Remarkably???.. his faith was strengthened and he was able to lead many people to the Lord. We'll hear his extraordinary story???.???..Next time. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Fu was born and raised in mainland China and was a student leader during the 1989 Tiananmen [Tee-an-ah-men] Square demonstrations. He and his wife eventually fled to the United States???.where he's written about his experiences in his book, ???God’s Double Agent: The True Story of a Chinese Christian’s Fight for Freedom??? We'll find out his story???.next time. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Alan Gijsbers - Part 2Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired doctor???.Alan Gisbers???.was an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Melbourne. In the 1980’s, he and his wife went to India???where he taught and practiced at the Christian Medical College and Hospital in Vellore??? before returning to Australia. We’ll hear Dr Alan Gisbers’ fascinating story.???.next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graeme Rouillon [rule-On] has been led by the Lord to serve in a variety of ways with a variety of ministries over the years. He’s always had a servant’s heart??????and has made himself available to do whatever was needed???.EVEN when it wasn’t always convenient for him. We’ll hear Graeme’s adventures in ministry???..next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Rouillon [Rue-lin] joins us once again to share more about his podcast series called, ???The Rise and Fall of Easterfest.??? He’s giving us insights into how this historic Christian music festival got started???..and how it eventually was forced to finish up in 2015. All that and more is coming up???.next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Rouillon [Rue-lin] has produced a podcast series called, ???The Rise and Fall of Easterfest?????????and it’s filled with insights into this special event in Australian Christian music history. Justin will share a bit of his story and what led him to make this series. All that and more is coming up???.next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For 3 terrifying days, Michelle Hamilton clung helplessly to her small, capsized canoe in the Sulu Sea, in the Philippines. With no food or water???..She endured tropical storms and the fear of a possible shark attack. We’ll find out how she was miraculously saved at sea???..as Michelle tells more of her story.???.???..next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For 3 terrifying days, Michelle Hamilton clung helplessly to her small, capsized canoe in the Sulu Sea, in the Philippines. With no food or water???..She endured tropical storms and the fear of a possible shark attack. We’ll find out how she was miraculously saved at sea???..as Michelle tells her story.???.???..next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett and Kate Ryan provided leadership for Focus on the Family Australia for over 12 years. But Brett has stepped down from being the CEO???.and they are now off for a new ministry adventure???.in Europe! How did this all come about? We’ll find out as Brett and Kate share more of their story.???.next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett and Kate Ryan provided leadership for Focus on the Family Australia for over 12 years. But Brett has stepped down from being the CEO???.and they are now off for a new ministry adventure???.in Europe! How did this all come about? We’ll find out as Brett and Kate share their story with us.???.next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once again, Christian Author and Thinker, Stephen McAlpine joins us to share more of his life journey???.and why he’s passionate about helping Christians navigate through an increasingly hostile, secular society. All that and more’s coming up???.next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen McAlpine is the author of the award-winning book, ???Being the Bad Guys: How To Live For Jesus In a World That Says You Shouldn’t.??? He’ll share his story and why he’s passionate about helping Christians navigate through an increasingly secular society. That’s all coming up???.next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cameron Harvey was in the depths of addiction when he heard some interviews of former addicts sharing how God had turned their lives around. These interviews touched him so deeply that he contacted the founder of the ministry mentioned and began his road to recovery. We’ll hear Carmeron’s inspiring story???.next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Youl has retired after teaching at a Christian school for 38 years. But one of his lasting legacies is taking generations of students to an Aboriginal settlement north of Alice Springs each year. We’ll find out about the impact this has had on Colin and his students???.as he shares more of his story...next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, to say that Colin Youl is a bit unorthodox is an understatement. But even though he has retired from teaching at a Christian school after 38 years, he’s still impacting young peoples’ lives. We’ll hear his colorful story??????.next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corinne Peregrini (pear-ah-green-ee) is half Italian and half French and was born in the little principality of Monaco on the French Riviera. She came from a loving family, yet???as she entered her teen years???..she reached the point where she wanted to end her life. What brought her to that point? We’ll find out as Corinne shares her story... next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Cooper championed the rights of Indigenous people his entire life???.but he also fought for the rights of people outside of Australia as well. Most notably, in the 1930’s???.he organized a march to protest the treatment of Jews at the start of the Holocaust. Author Barbara Miller will share with us about the remarkable life of William Cooper??????next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Barbara Miller is married to Norman, an Aboriginal Australian???.and says that when they married, her mother refused to come to the wedding. She says that even though her husband was initially very hurt by this, he eventually made it his goal to bring reconciliation to the relationship. We’ll hear how reconciliation has become a major theme in Barbara and Norman’s lives???. Next time.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn Develyn's [Rhymes with ???Evelyn???] parents started a ministry for woman in need called Benwerren [Ben-wear-en] in 1951. She joins us once again to share more of her parent's story???.along with her nephew, Doug McDonald, who has written a book the ministry. That's more of the Benwerren story???.coming up???.???..next time. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn Develyn's [Rhymes with ???Evelyn???] parents started a ministry for woman in need called Benwerren [Ben-wear-en] in 1951. Dawn's nephew, Doug McDonald, has written a book about the history of this ministry???..and we'll hear how it has helped hundreds of women and children???..next time. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kerrie Atherton has faced more than her fair share of physical and emotional trauma??????.BUT???..her faith in God has helped her to heal??????and she is now helping others going through similar challenges. The organization she started is called, ???Stories of HOPE Australia???..and she'll share HER story with us??????.next time. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Sakakibara [ Sah-Cocky ?' BAR-Ah ] has been living in Jerusalem for over 45 years. While there???.she’s lived through wars, terror attacks, and adversity of many kinds. She'll share more about what it's like to be a Christian living in that part of the world???.next time. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Sakakibara Program - Part 1Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.