Open House Interviews with Dwayne Jeffries

The salvos are giving us another reason to thank God with their not for profit, self sustainable commercial law firm. Luke and Belinda from the Salvos legal team talk about the range of legal services offered and the hope offered for the disadvantaged and marginalised.

Grief is a frightening, unpredictable emotion that everyone faces in their life. Marge Stathakis has written a book confronting pain and loss called Thoughts In Bereavement. She talks about the multitude of emotions that can overwhelm a person going through grief.

He has been described as Australia's best Christian singer/songwriter. Nine-time Golden Guitar winner Colin Buchanan talks about his new album, The Songwriter Sessions, and shares the story behind it. Watch here https://vimeo.com/47802106

We celebrate father’s day by looking ahead to the next generation. Author Dr Michael O’Donnell talks about his groundbreaking research and the vital role of a father. He also talks about how a man should prepare his son for life.

Australia’s Christian churches have banded together calling for an end to offshore processing. Uniting Church President Andrew Dutney talks about their efforts to make our politicians sit up and take notice. He says we’re called to help those in need, not turn them away.

Organisations around the world are working hard to keep up with social media. Dale Stephenson from Crossway Church talks about the new app they’ve launched. He talks about the need to move with the times and reach younger generations.

Some say Jamie Grace is the Christian version of Justin Bieber. She was discovered on YouTube by singer Toby Mac and went on to release a song that hit number 1 on the charts. Jamie talks about her surreal singing success and being nominated for a Grammy Award. She also talks about trusting God as she battles Tourette syndrome.

We hear a story of courage and determination with Michele Perry. Born without her left hip and leg, she relied on God and went to be a mother to more than 100 Sudanese children. Michele talks about getting past her own challenges to serve others. We also hear about her new book, An Invitation to the Supernatural Life.

We continue our series on the secret of strong adults with our human condition guru Lyn Worsley. This week she talks about the specific contexts in which doughnut moments can happen.

Australian’s living in rural, regional and remote areas are often disconnected to bigger cities. Frontier Services reaches right across Australia serving in the community. David and Jorge talk about the importance of their works and the positive outcomes they see.

There’s an age old debate about whether it’s more important to work in ministry or the secular world. Journalist and minister Andrew Laird runs a website for the workers called Distinct Disciples. He says secular work is not second best and talks about being salt and light in the workplace for the good of the world.

The Syrian Uprising has claimed 28,000 lives since March 2011 and is forcing Christians to flee. Writer and historian William Dalrymple has written an article about the uncertain future for Christians in the area. He talks about how the regions religious freedom is in danger of being destroyed.

Instant online news and current affairs is controlling our lives more than we know. Our social media guru Steve Kryger talks to us about our obsession with up to date information. He talks about the impact on our social, emotional and spiritual life.

Erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey has become a global phenomenon, even outselling the Harry potter series. Our book reviewer Kara Martin talks about the negative messages it’s sending to girls.

The dictionary defines a disability as a limitation. Stephen Wilson believes his disability is his strength. After having his right leg amputated below the knee, he became serious about athletics and God. Stephen talks about defying odds and winning gold at the Paralympics.