Episodes
Feleti Hema sharing his inspiring story of going from feared Hells Angels enforcer to youth worker, helping the nations most at risk.
Published 11/07/24
Zahn Simeon shares his inspiring story of redemption and growing up in New Zealand's most notorious cult - CENTREPOINT
Published 11/04/24
Jay Hepi shares his inspiring true story. After being taken from his family into state care, he climbed to the top of the gang world , becoming a champion kickboxer and university student in the process.
After a battle with drug addiction he made a drastic change. He is now working with youth and the Nga Puhi iwi to make the far north a better place for all.
Published 10/06/24
LJ torrie shares his incredible story. After witnessing his mother unalive someone at the age of 5, his mum went to prison. LJ spent the majority of the rest of his life in and out of prison and institutions.After serving his last prison sentence he has now done the inner healing he always needed and has studied to become a personal trainer, starting his own business Pushing Weight NZ.
Published 10/06/24
Ben grew up in Mt Druitt western Sydney. After joining a notorious Bikie gang and rising through the ranks , he found himself sitting in prison charged with large commercial supply.
After his father died he changed his life and wanted to honour his dads memory. He is now a personal trainer and has his own company Bennys Fit secrets.
Published 09/21/24
Rihari "ripper" Yukich shares his inspiring story of growing up amongst crime and poverty. He went viral after the Mt Eden prison fight club videos surfaced on the internet, in which he fights 5 people one after the other to earn his patch as a gang member. He has now found the Lord and is giving back to the community.
Published 09/21/24
Jay Malkoun shares his story of growing up on the rough streets of Melbourne. After serving 10 years in the notorious Pentridge prison he rose to prominance in the Australian underworld, becoming the state president of the Comancheros MC.
After surviving a car bomb explosion, he has now turned his life around and written a book "The Consultant."
Published 09/03/24
Danny shares her inspiring story of redemption, growing up entrenched in gang culture, and finding God.
Published 08/29/24
Nekewhenua "Snakey" Wirihana shares his inspiring story of redemption. After moving to Australia as a youth to escape the gang infested streets of Hastings. He went on to become the youngest member of the Hells Angels worldwide, receiving his patch at only 20 years old.
After being deported he is now deep involved in Te ao Maori, and has reconnected to his roots, his culture, and his land.
Published 05/09/24
Nekewhenua "Snakey" Wirihana shares his inspiring story of redemption. After moving to Australia as a youth to escape the gang infested streets of Hastings. He went on to become the youngest member of the Hells Angels worldwide, receiving his patch at only 20 years old.
After being deported he is now deep involved in Te ao Maori, and has reconnected to his roots, his culture, and his land.
Published 05/06/24
Ex Mobster Waka Tither shares his incredible story of overcoming, poverty, crime, gangs and prison. To becoming a humble servant of Christ.
Theme music by The Plowman - Blind : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMzvVArM2e8
Published 04/30/24
Nova Lopala shares his inspiring story of redemption, overcoming the struggles of deportation and gang life to running his own online fitness business where he trains people from all over the world not only physically but mentally as well.
Published 04/08/24
Howard Cocker shares his story of running havoc on the streets of south Auckland to becoming a humble servant of Christ.
Published 03/17/24
Petani shares his inspirational story of redemption. After a hard upbringing on Panama Road, he found himself escaping is harsh upbringing by joining the local street gang.
At the age of 16 he was sentenced to life in prison for murder, not long after that he was also charged with a murder behind bars.
After years behind bars he realised things needed to change and had an encounter with God. He started opening up and participating in treatment programmes.
After being granted parole after...
Published 03/08/24
Daniel Ahsin shares his inspiring story of redemption. After moving to Australia as a child, he pursued a career in Rugby League, being contracted to the West Tigers at the age of `17.
After his father died in a bar fight, his life spiralled out of control eventually landing in prison at 23 with a 12 years prison sentence.
After being deported he changed his life for the better and became a born again christian, he is now a youth worker employed with the grace foundation.
Published 02/10/24
Tyrell Karaka from Manurewa, South Auckland shares his story of redemption. He grew up around criminal activity, drugs and violence, but also excelled in rugby league. Eventually he found himself addicted to drugs and in and out of prison.
After serving his most recent prison sentence he has now been out for 3 years. He shares the struggles of changing this life for the better, and how it it has not been an easy journey.
Published 02/10/24
George Ngaau AKA BLSD one shares his inspiring story of redemption. After growing up amongst crime and gangs he found himself in prison serving 12 years for serious offences.
During that time he turned his life around and is now a well known christian rapper spreading a message of peace and love.
Published 11/30/23
Ex bandidos president Horton shares his story of redemption. After growing up amongst the struggle and gangs of Opotiki, he eventually migrated to Australia 20 years ago.
In that that time he joined the Bandidos where he rose through the ranks to become president of a chapter in Western Australia. He has now left that life behind and advises the youth not to make the same mistakes he did.
He now runs a food truck with his family called the Hangi Hut in Bunbury, where he is bringing...
Published 11/23/23
Former Rebels president Dave Martin shares his story of redemption. After joining the navy at 26 years old, he found his passion. Unfortunately though because of his violent tendencies he found himself in a notorious military prison.
After leaving the navy and joining the Rebels MC he rose through the ranks to become president of his own chapter in Queensland. After the notorious VLAD laws were put in place Dave decided to leave the club life behind. He is now living his best life, and is...
Published 11/20/23
Lee Bell shares her story of redemption. After being adopted and losing her adopted mother she led a rebellious life that led to crime, gangs, addiction and cooking meth.
She now volunteers at a faith based rehab "Arapohue retreat" where they heal addiction through the power of the gospel.
Published 11/18/23
2 keen is a rapper who has recently been deported from Australia. He shares his story after being able to reflect on his life during his time of incarceration.
Published 11/14/23
This weekend I attended a family violence conference with over 150 men from around New Zealand. Phil Paikea, Vic Tamati and the safe man safe family team are an organisation that travels New Zealand spreading hope and awareness about family and sexual violence.
This is a collection of interviews of various people who attended the conference. The full video is on my YouTube channel : "The Fresh Start w/ Dave"
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#safemansafefamily SMSF is a lifestyle choice to...
Published 10/18/23
Breanna Muriwai disappeared on August 28, 2022 under suspicous circumstances. Her mother Jasmin Gray shares her story and that of her daughter. The heart aches, the trials, and the tribulations.
Jasmin believes the people Breanna was last seen with know more than they are leading on, and is hard pressed to uncover the truth of New Zealand's underworld.
Published 10/16/23
Regan and James, 2 former gang leaders share their stories of redemption.
Both were born and bred on the east coast of New Zealand. They have been through a life of violence and crime, and are now looking to restore the communities they once terrorized.
Give their page on FB a follow "Hauora35"
Published 10/12/23