History Makers Radio

At Hillsong Conference 2012 we caught up with some great local artists. In this show we catch up with Singer/songwriter Bel Morrison, Sydney band of brothers Redruth and we discovered an awesome new bunch of Islander boys called “Purpose” from New Zealand. www.hillsongconference.com

Over 30,000 people went to Hillsong 2012, we caught up with Louie and Shelly Giglio, and talked about their church plant and their record label. We also asked Israel Houghton and Chris Tomlin about their trip to Australia and any advice they have for worship leaders and songwriters. www.hillsongconference.com

David Bereit is an American pro-life activist. He is the national director of 40 Days For Life, a Christian pro-life organization which opposes the actions of Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers through Prayer and Fasting, Peaceful Vigil, and Community Outreach. He’s doing a national speaking tour of Australia in August and September, details are at www.lifenetwork.org.au

Roy Duff-Richardson was raised in South Africa. After many years of rejecting God, he had a supernatural experience and encountered heaven. In this conversation, Roy shares about the amazing things he saw in heaven, and how it’s helped him in his battle to overcome Cancer.

The Watoto Childrens Choir travel the world bringing a message of hope and joy wherever they go. In this Interview, 5 of the children share their heart-wrenching stories, and they share a couple of songs, in perfect harmony. Have your tissues ready for this one! www.watoto.com

Ben Irawan is a business leader, an accomplished musician & the editor of NEW CITY Magazine, he’s also Chairman of the Dads4Kids Fatherhood Foundation, and also the senior pastor of Life Centre International in Sydney & Wollongong. In this conversation Ben shares about his leadership of the Sydney Easter Parade, and how his sister was raised from the dead!  www.benirawan.com

Eric Bailey is an activational speaker who’s spoken to over 2 million people in over 10 Countries. He’s a former NBA Basketballer who’s shared the stage with Michael Jordan, Jamie Foxx, Sir Richard Branson and many more. After being given up for adoption, living with a disease in his knees, surrounded by abject poverty, crime, drug abuse and gang violence, hear Eric’s story of success, and his faith in Jesus. www.ericbaileyglobal.com

The Sowers Group blend styles from Central/East Africa, sounds from their own individual tribes, Australian grooves and influences from American R&B. The Sowers Group are creating unique music that carries a powerful message of hope. Coming from the war-torn countries of Congo and Rwanda this group sings about the saving power of God from experience. Their music has infectious rhythms and powerful lyrics. www.thesowersgroup.wordpress.com

Barry & Beck McDonald are the founders of Run For Life Haiti. Barry is planning a 500 kilometre run across Haiti to raise $800,000 for a new Maternity centre. The run is also to highlight the suffering that the women of Haiti endure because of the lack of care available to them before, during and after child birth. www.runforlifehaiti.com

Reuben Morgan is the worship pastor at Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He has written songs such as “I Give You My Heart”, “My Redeemer Lives” & “Mighty to Save”, which won the ‘Best Worship Song’ category at the 2009 GMA Dove Awards. In this chat Reuben shares how he started out at Hillsong, about the importance of Biblically based worship songs & about their new album, “Cornerstone.” www.hillsongmusic.com

Wes Jay is a Christian music publicist, and producer with over 30 years experience. He was one of the first voices on FM radio in Australia, and has interviewed and worked with almost every major Christian artist since King David. In this interview he shares about his journey of faith and some of the highlights of his career, one of which is this Historymakers interview. www.woodlandsmedia.com

Jonathan Aitken is a former Conservative MP from the UK, and a former British government Cabinet minister. He was convicted of perjury in 1999 and received an 18-month prison sentence, of which he served seven months. He is currently president of Christian Solidarity Worldwide, a Christian organisation working for religious freedom through advocacy and human rights, in the pursuit of justice. www.csw.org.uk

Randy Stonehill is a U.S. singer-songwriter, known as one of the “Fathers of Christian music”. His lyrics and live concerts, have a strong comedic element, and in this interview Randy shares about his conversion in Larry Norman’s kitchen, and his mateship with Keith Green & Bob Dylan. www.randystonehill.com

Todd Agnew is a U.S. Singer Songwriter, who was born to a Native American mother. He was adopted at birth by a white couple & was raised in Dallas, Texas. Todd’s breakthrough song was “Grace Like Rain”, a re-written version of the Hymn Amazing Grace. In recent years he’s been involved planting a church in Memphis, in travelling the world with World Vision, and he’s recently released a new album, How To Be Loved, which includes some of the songs from his local church. www.toddagnew.com

Dr. Robi Sonderegger is a Clinical Psychologist renowned for taking psychology from the frontline to the home front. He’s the Founding Director of Family Challenge Australia, a registered Mental Health Charity, and a Consultant and policy advisor on the rehabilitation of trauma associated with war, sexual exploitation (human trafficking) and natural disaster worldwide. He Champions the Institute of Marriage, and is passionate advocate for strengthening families – ‘turning the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers.’ Over the past 15 years he’s gone from celebrity snowboard instructor to the rich and famous of Europe (including Prince Charles and Harry of Wales) to humanitarian activist for child-soldiers and sex-slaves, and is a Pride of Australia Medal Finalist. www.drrobi.com