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Ethel was raised by her Israeli-Jewish father and Filippino-Catholic mother whose marriage fractured when Ethel was very young. From the mixed religious upbringing and efforts to please her family as well as God, Ethel developed an austere picture of God which made her afraid.
While living with her atheist father, she became further distanced from her spiritual connections. In her mid-teens, Ethel became frustrated and depressed, longing for Divine approval, love and relief from the inner pain.
Seeking fulfilment for her deepest needs of lasting peace, purpose and to quench the pain, Ethel eventually turned away from God embarking on an exploratory journey. This journey led her into addiction, natural health modalities, mental health courses, meditations, eastern religions, the supernatural, spiritualism and sexuality. Despite initial relief, each avenue brought disappointment and unexpected turns.
As Ethel grappled with darkness, her story unveils the turning point–how did Ethel escape the pit of despair? What brought her into the light, providing the fulfilment of her deepest heart-needs? Tune in to find out what led her back from the brink to become a witness for God with a passion to help others!

Despite having a loving and supportive Christian upbringing, Erin led a double life – one in the world of parties, the other within the church’s fold. How did she navigate the stark contrast between these two worlds? How was she eventually able to leave the double life behind and experience a profound spiritual transformation?
From embracing Christian standards of modesty, abstinence before marriage, and navigating the challenges of shift work while honouring the Sabbath, Erin's experiences reflect her deep commitment to her beliefs. How did she find the strength to maintain these standards in today's world? What inspired her to make a daring dietary experiment and conscious lifestyle choices that resulted in unexpected blessings?
Tune in and be inspired by God’s transformative power in the life of Erin!

How did the life of a young teenage motorcycle racing prodigy, on the brink of becoming a world champion, take an abrupt turn? Lawson's incredible journey from high-speed racetracks to pastoral ministry is a story of extraordinary transformation. His path to “success” took a dramatic twist. What led to the sudden change? Why did his promising racing career come to a halt?
This is more than just a tale of adversity, it's a story of resilience and faith. How did a chance encounter with two Christian girls lead him on a spiritual journey? What convinced him of the truth of the Bible, and how did he find healing and purpose in his newfound Christian faith? From despair to hope, from addiction to sobriety, Lawson's story is a testament to the life-changing power of God. Join us as we delve into this inspiring narrative of redemption, healing, and the profound impact of God's love.


 

Jaiden grew up in a Christian home in the region of Lake Macquarie, NSW. He was blessed to have a loving and supportive family who positively and consistently encouraged him to have his own relationship with God. He went to an Adventist school and attended church regularly. He embraced and enjoyed all the opportunities he had to grow spiritually in his home life, church and school.
But there came a pivotal point in his early teen years - when young people face so many changes and challenges - that he had to make a choice. What would he do with his life? Would he stay with the faith he was raised in or would he try something else? Was it worth laying aside his Christian way of life for a few years or not? If he was to stay with the faith he was raised in, how was he going to make this faith his own and not just what his parents believe and practice?
Jaiden wrestled with these questions for many months until one memorable day when he made his decision. Which path did he choose? Listen to discover Jaiden's direction, along with the factors that influenced his decision and where it has led him in his life journey.

Rod grew up in inland Queensland and was the eldest of six children. With a family environment that was devoutly Catholic, Rod grew up with an awareness of God in his life which he deeply appreciated. He loved God and religious studies was his favourite subject in school. He had a strong sense of loyalty to his religion.
As a young adult, he started dating a girl who was a Seventh-day Adventist. This was nice but also challenging since he thought that if he was to marry her, she would have to become Catholic. This was important for his religious convictions and family honour. He told her this and she said that if he could show her through the Bible that his religion was completely harmonious with the truth, she would become Catholic.
This experience sparked a journey of discovery for Rod as he studied the Bible to find answers to his questions. He learned many things that really shook his religious worldview. It was a very unsettling time as he learned that what the Bible really teaches didn't line up with everything he thought was true. He became convinced that the biblical understandings of Seventh-day Adventists were truly consistent with the Bible and God confirmed this to him in compelling ways.
Despite agreeing with the biblical teachings of the Seventh-day church, Rod didn't immediately join the faith. Something distracted his focus and led him away from the church for many years. God didn't give up on Rod though and led him through a journey of unexpected experiences and providences. Tune in to hear Rod's full story and the powerful lessons that he learned through his life journey.

Scott grew up in Bundaberg, the coastal Queensland town renown for its ginger beer, which is an Australian favourite. His upbringing was typical for secular Australians until one day when his mother and father became Christians. They changed so much that he thought they had gone crazy.
 
He learned about God through his parents' conversion and had some wonderful experiences with lovely Christians at church, but he was also doing things that were out of harmony with his parents' new faith. Soon his mother told him he would need to change his behaviour if he was to stay at home. Instead of doing this, he chose to leave. He was 14 years old and went to live with a friend. 
 
For the next 10 years or so, his was a journey of drug-dealing, dodging the police and going in and out of prison. God continued to reach out to him during this time as family and friends prayed for him. One day while in prison, he picked up a book that changed his life. He saw a new picture of God that melted his heart. 
 
Find out what Scott read and how God led him out of prison and into a new life of service in full-time ministry.  
 
Want to listen to Scott's wife's interview? Listen at this link:
 
https://3abnau-bwt.castos.com/episodes/interview-with-jeramie-heitmann