History Makers Radio

History Makers Radio

Join in and listen to interviews from the weekly radio show "History Makers" with host Matt Prater and be inspired by stories of people who have been successful in sport, business, politics, media, ministry and life in general.

Episodes

August 20, 2025
Clinton Montgomery is the Director of Advancement for Alphacrucis University College in Australia. He's served in Pastoral ministry, nearly became a tennis pro, and has a heart to share the gospel where he goes! Listen in to his story!
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Raymod Gonzales was raised in a Christian home but had a prodigal son experiance after a time with substance abuse. In his 30's, he came back to the Lord and is now the CEO of United Christian Broadcasters Asia Pacific and Edge TV and Radio in the Philippines. Our Producer was recently in the Philippines and caught up with Raymond in Manila.
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August 6, 2025
Geoff Bullock is an Australian singer-songwriter and author. He helped pioneer the Hills Christian Life Centre, which later became Hillsong Church. He's recorded over 20 albums and written well known songs including "The Power of your Love", "Refresh My Heart," "Have Faith in God" and "This Kingdom." He regularly ministers in Churches and conferences with a heart see people come back to the heart of God. Listen in to his story!
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July 28, 2025
Rick Warren is a Pastor and author. He is the founder of Saddleback Church in California. His book, "The Purpose Driven Life," has soled over 50 million copies! Since 2022, he serves as executive director of the Finishing the Task mission coalition. He was mentored by Billy Graham from the age of 18 and his vision is to reach the world with the Gospel by 2033! Listen in to his story!
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July 24, 2025
Rick Warren is a Pastor and author. He is the founder of Saddleback Church in California. His book, "The Purpose Driven Life," has soled over 50 million copies! Since 2022, he serves as executive director of the Finishing the Task mission coalition. He was mentored by Billy Graham from the age of 18 and his vision is to reach the world with the Gospel by 2033! Listen in to his story!
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July 14, 2025
Andy Park is an author, songwriter, worship leader, and teacher. He has served on the pastoral staff of several Vineyard churches for over 30 years. Andy travels widely to teach and lead worship. He has visited over 30 countries in his ministry travels. Among Andy's best known songs are "In the Secret", "The River is Here", and "We Will ride". Andy has a passion to teach on issues of worship as a lifestyle, receiving and sharing th...
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July 7, 2025
Josiah Queen is a singer/songwriter from Florida in the USA. After breaking into a wide audience through TikTok and other social media. He now has millions of people who listen to his songs on a monthly basis, and his most popular tune, "The Prodigal," has over 86 million streams on Spotify. Matt and Fel Limmer caught up with Josiah for his first ever Australian interview! Matt also joined Josiah with an impromptu singalong of the ...
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July 2, 2025
Chad Gentry is the founder of "Nineties Worship Night," a movement which includes a Docuseries, Podcast, Music, Record Label, and Live Events based in Nashville. He's worked with artists like Ron Kenoly, Don Moen, Paul Baloche, David Ruis, Darlene Zschech and Geoff Bullock. Listen in to his story!
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June 25, 2025
Russ Matthews works as a team member of City Bible Forum and Third Space in Sydney, Australia. One of his key roles is managing the ministry of Reel Dialogue. He writes film reviews and articles for Reel Dialogue, which are published in various publications. Russ has a passion for film and getting conversations started on themes from these visual creations. The discussions can include topics of life's bigger questions that can incl...
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June 18, 2025
Nigel Christensen is from Celebrate Messiah NZ. He was raised in a home with parents who have now been serving in Jewish ministry for almost fifty years. Following a career as a primary school teacher, the Lord showed Nigel his background was no accident but rather the basis for a calling into Jewish ministry in 2014. Nigel now serves with Celebrate Messiah—New Zealand as their North Island representative. During the summertime, he...
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June 9, 2025
The Advice is a Christian Band from the USA. Their name came from Exodus 18:18 where Jethro gave advice to Moses to bring in help to judge the people. Matt Prater caught up with the Band to find out a bit of their story and the heart behind their music. Listen in!
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June 5, 2025
Des Kennedy describes himself as a 'Prodigal Son', growing up in a loving Christian environment, but rejecting that life to find his own way in life. Some would call his life successful, however, Des looks back with regret on wasted years, on being a failed dad, and husband, and on finding faith in Jesus, how his life has turned around and is now focussed on serving others, particularly men. Des is the host of Momentum, a radio sho...
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May 23, 2025
Dr Patricia Weerakoon is an Australian Christian sexologist who was born in a Tamil Christian family in Sri Lanka, and grew up on a tea plantation. She is married to Vasantha and they have a son, Kamal, who is a Presbyterian minister. Patricia is a Sexologist, sex educator and writer and was trained in medicine at the University of Sri Lanka and did her postgraduate study in sexology at the University of Hawaii. She retired in 2...
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May 13, 2025
Cheryl Hauer has served with Bridges for Peace for over 20 years. She is an author and speaker with a great story to tell! Bridges for Peace is a Jerusalem-based, Bible-believing Christian organization supporting Israel and building relationships between Christians and Jews worldwide. Cheryl resides in Jerusalem with her husband Steven. Listen in to her story!
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May 7, 2025
Steve Taylor is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, film maker, and actor. He had a successful solo career during the 1980s. In contrast to many Christian musical artists, his songs have often taken aim at Christian hypocrisy or "error" with the use of satirical, sardonic lyrics. In 1997, he founded the record label Squint Entertainment, which fueled the careers of artists such as Sixpence None the Richer and Burlap to...
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May 1, 2025
In 2004 Michael Harvey began to develop Back to Church Sunday throughout the UK and eventually throughout the English speaking world. He has spoken to thousands of church leaders in his Seminars and has to date seen hundreds of thousands of Christians mobilised to invite, resulting in 1 million+ accepted invitations. He is author of the book Unlocking the Growth and Creating a Culture of Invitation in your Church. As an itinerant s...
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April 25, 2025
Murray Noble is a Communication Specialist and Researcher for Open Doors Australia. With an international perspective of the global Church, and a heart for social justice, Murray has a passion for giving all people the opportunity to follow Christ, regardless of their location or situation. Listen in to his story
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Lucian and Jaylene Tabacaru are Aussie Missionaries from Brisbane, Australia. Their family includes Lucian, Jaylyne and their three kids Isaac, Noah and Lavinia. Since 2019, the Tabacaru's have been blessed to call the beautiful island of Espiritu Santo in Northern Vanuatu their home away from home. As missionaries they serve entirely on a volunteer basis and depend on the kindness and generosity of others to help us make a differe...
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April 10, 2025
Paul Robinson is chief executive officer of Release International based in the UK, an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries, helping persecuted Christians prayerfully, pastorally and practically. Listen on to his story!
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March 28, 2025
Joseph Rojas is the lead Singer of Christian Rock band "Seventh Day Slumber." He tried to commit suicide following a cocaine binge, and became a Christian while being taken to the hospital in an ambulance. He continues to share his testimony of hope and healing. The band remains dedicated to addressing issues like addiction, depression, and self-worth through their music, ministry, and live performances, inspiring fans from all wal...
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