Shawn McDonald

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

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 difference. The Tabacaru family serves in many ministry segments including Teen Girl Ministry, Medical, Disaster Relief, Kids Sports Program - Rugby and a small support school program. Join Grace Buckman in this interview where we hear more about their upbringing, being called to and moving to Northern Vanuatu for missions, and the wonderful journey serving the Lord there over the past 5 years.

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!

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 walks of life.

Pastor Tim Dillmuth is the discipleship pastor for Voice of the Martyrs Korea (South) and has worked for the organisation for over ten years. He has worked closely with underground Christians from North Korea, China, Southeast Asia and Central Asia. He currently oversees VOM Korea's China and Russia work as well as the Communications department. Pastor Tim was born in the USA and he and his family reside in Seoul, Korea. Listen in to his story wherever you get your podcasts!

Jacqueline Donaldson is the former deputy mayor of Blacktown Council in NSW, Australia. In this interview she shares about her testimony and her heart for the gospel. She's even shared the gospel in the local Mosque! Listen in!

Paul Cohen was born in the Netherlands in 1963. After finishing High School he went to live in Israel and spent a brief period in a Yeshiva (Jewish Theological College) in Jerusalem. Paul met his wife Sue in Israel and later immigrated to Australia where Sue had grown up. Sue became a believer in Jesus in 1984 and was instrumental in Paul becoming a believer in February 1987. He has attended various Bible Schools and since 1992 Paul volunteered or worked for several prominent ministries to the Jewish people. He has a heart to see his people know the love and grace of their true Messiah and desire to share the Biblical stories from a Jewish perspective. Paul and Sue were the founders of Brit Chadashah (the Celebrate Messiah Congregation in Sydney) in 2013, which Paul led for 10 years, today known as Beit Shalom. Paul gives lectures in Biblical theology and Jewish studies at the Western Sydney Bible School, and gives online courses at the Messianic Training Centre. Grace Buckman Caught up with Paul to hear his story, listen in!

Shawn McDonald is a singer/songwriter based in the USA. His life has been marked by a string of heartaches, bad breaks, and personal mistakes, events that have landed him both in trouble with the law and in love with the Lord - in that order. The street-tough but tenderhearted McDonald has never shied away from telling his story - of growing up in Eugene, Oregon, as an angry, rebellious teen who was a drug addict and a dealer, looking for any and every way to escape his pain and a dysfunctional home. In 1998, at just 20 years old and at the end of his rope - and facing nine felony counts on a drug bust - McDonald cried out to God… and started turning his life around. He hasn't looked back since. Listen in to his story!

Qween V is a Hip-Hop Artist and an Evangelist with a powerful testimony! She has that fiery Islander zeal, and she loves to share her faith on the streets wherever she goes. Listen in to her story!

Dr Ross James is the founder of Health Communication Resources Inc., which has pioneered community-centred media ministries with faith-based organisations in Asia and Africa, and WA's Mid West. Ross is a story teller, a radio announcer, a journalist, a lecturer and a cross-cultural communications specialist. He's been involved in ministry in the Seychelles Islands, the Philippines, Pakistan and many other Asian locations. Listen in to his story!