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The Story with Jimmy Colefax

Vision Christian Radio
Christianity
Faith
Christian Faith
Australia
Mental Health
Melbourne
Christmas
Salvation Army
Domestic Violence
Papua New Guinea
Vision Christian Media
Education
India
Ukraine
Autism
Gospel
Parenting
Midwifery
Perth, Australia
Missionary Work

Jimmy Colefax fronts a series of conversations filled with stories of everyday Australians who reveal the impact their faith has through a variety of challenges, many we all go through.

For more great Christian radio from Australia, visit Vision Christian Radio online for more great content at www.vision.org.au.

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In 2017, Jenny Willetts [Will ?' lets] and Trevor Ingamells [ING ?' gah ?' mells] were instrumental in starting a ministry that helps churches work together to help people who are homeless. It's called Stable One???.and we'll find out their story???.... more

Uncle Nath [Nathe ?' rhymes with 'Tafe'] is a stand-up comedian with an incredible back story. At 15 years old he dropped out of school and felt like he had no future. But that all changed one day???.when a church did a tent crusade in a park???..and... more

Bonny Jordan is an athletic young lady who enjoys running. So, it was surprising to hear that she suddenly developed an illness that made it difficult for her to even walk. Just as surprising???if not more so??????were the events in her life that led... more

In the 1970’s, when Chris Grace from Sydney was living in Paraguay, South America, he kept on hearing through the grapevine about a lovely young Italian lady named, Erica. Little did he know that he would eventually become her husband???.and would be... more

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Chris Grace
Husband of Erica Grace, Australian who traveled extensively and later embraced Christianity in Peru
Self, later missionary bio
Episode: Chris Grace - Part 4 - 23 July 2026
Erica Grace
Daughter of Bruno Frigoli, shareer of the family story
Episode: Erica Grace - Part 2 - 21 July 2026
Amy Koh
Australian-based speaker sharing her life story
Perth, originally from Singapore
Episode: Amy Koh - Part 2
Don Batten
Dr. Don Batten, Creation Ministries International
Creation Ministries International
Episode: Don Batten
Heinz Oldwage
Managing Director of Christian Vision (CV)
Christian Vision (CV)
Episode: Heinz Oldewage - Part 2 - 14 July 2026
Peter Bird
Missionary surgeon
Kajabi Hospital, Kenya
Episode: Dr Peter & Sue Bird - 10 July 2026
Sue Bird
Missionary wife and adoptive mother
Kajabi, Kenya
Episode: Dr Peter & Sue Bird - 10 July 2026
Gary Atkins
Author of the book Thank You, Lord; lived in Coober Pedy; experienced homelessness and custody loss
Self / Coober Pedy community
Episode: Gary Atkins - 9 July 2026
Filbert Ndaishimiya
Refugee from Congo, later student and youth minister in Australia
Youth Connect, All Nations Revival Church
Episode: Filbert - 8 July 2026

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Jimmy Colefax
Host of the program; long-running interviewer guiding biographical and faith-centered conversations.
Eric Scadabo
Interviewer on multiple episodes; assists host with dialogue and guest elicitation.
Bruce Connell
Guest-turned-host-like figure in remote ministry conversations; co-leader in ministry and travel business.

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Chris & Erica Grace - Part 5 - 24 July 2026
Q: And how did you navigate the early years of marriage and ministry on a very small salary?
We relied on mutual support, faith, and God's provision, learning to see poverty as a spiritual discipline that strengthened our trust and commitment to each other and to the work.
Chris & Erica Grace - Part 5 - 24 July 2026
Q: Erica, tell us, what was it like when all of a sudden you met this guy from Australia?
The meeting felt like a profound connection that grew into a lifelong partnership, despite initial cultural and language surprises, and ultimately led to a shared calling in mission work.
Chris Brown - Part 1 - 29 June 2026
Q: How did you move from a conventional life path to full-time ministry?
He describes listening to God's call during a church service, choosing obedience over a typical career path, and eventually pursuing missionary work with Youth with a Mission and beyond.
Chris Brown - Part 1 - 29 June 2026
Q: What was it like being 15 years old when your mother changed directions?
Chris explains that home felt safe despite his family's upheaval, which intensified his commitment to faith as a guiding force through turmoil.
Chris Brown - Part 2 - 30 June 2026
Q: What happened in Ethiopia that made that mission so meaningful?
A dramatic crisis on the ground led to a breakthrough where initial resistance from local leaders gave way to a powerful worship moment, mass participation, and a transformative revival that continued across multiple trips.

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The series centers on personal faith journeys set against real-world challenges, from building Christian media and education initiatives in the South Pacific to crisis ministry in war-torn regions. Episodes frequently pair intimate life stories—marriage across cultures, resilience after loss, and forgiveness—with practical faith in action, such as media outreach, humanitarian projects, and community leadership. A standout pattern is the blend of intimate testimony with broader faith-driven work, highlighting cross-cultural ministry, crisis response, and entrepreneurship in service of spiritual communities. This makes it a strong fit for listeners who want uplifting, conviction-driven narratives with tangible examples of faith shaping work, ... more

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2. Erica Grace
3. Amy Koh
4. Don Batten
5. Heinz Oldwage
6. Peter Bird
7. Sue Bird
8. Gary Atkins

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