By the Word of their Testimony

Rob grew up in a secular home in Melbourne. His mother was an atheist, but his father became a Seventh-day Adventist when he was a teenager. His Dad actively shared with him the things he was learning about God, but Rob rebelled against it in order to look "cool" among his friends. Driven by peer pressure, Rob continued on this rebellious path for many years. One day, Rob experienced something that completely shook him up to the core. Suddenly he realised that the things his Dad had shared with him must be true. He could not dismiss these convictions despite trying to. How did Rob respond to these convictions? How did he leave his rebellious path to pursue a life that is fully committed to God? Listen to hear Rob's compelling story.

Ally was raised in an Adventist home and went to church throughout her life. Yet she didn't have a relationship with God. Going to church was just a place to see friends and eat good food. It was just what her family did. But in her late teens, Ally's family had a crisis. In the midst of it, she lost a loved one and then the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Ally desperately needed something to help her cope. It was all too much. She tried everything society offered her to relieve her pain and sorrow... except what had been in front of her for her whole life: God. Listen to Ally's story to find out how she discovered the peace and comfort that a relationship with God brings. Learn how the love of God and His blessings can transform your life, regardless of where you have been and what you are going through.

Ethel was raised by her Israeli-Jewish father and Filippino-Catholic mother whose marriage fractured when Ethel was very young. From the mixed religious upbringing and efforts to please her family as well as God, Ethel developed an austere picture of God which made her afraid. While living with her atheist father, she became further distanced from her spiritual connections. In her mid-teens, Ethel became frustrated and depressed, longing for Divine approval, love and relief from the inner pain. Seeking fulfilment for her deepest needs of lasting peace, purpose and to quench the pain, Ethel eventually turned away from God embarking on an exploratory journey. This journey led her into addiction, natural health modalities, mental health courses, meditations, eastern religions, the supernatural, spiritualism and sexuality. Despite initial relief, each avenue brought disappointment and unexpected turns. As Ethel grappled with darkness, her story unveils the turning point–how did Ethel escape the pit of despair? What brought her into the light, providing the fulfilment of her deepest heart-needs? Tune in to find out what led her back from the brink to become a witness for God with a passion to help others!

Despite having a loving and supportive Christian upbringing, Erin led a double life – one in the world of parties, the other within the church’s fold. How did she navigate the stark contrast between these two worlds? How was she eventually able to leave the double life behind and experience a profound spiritual transformation? From embracing Christian standards of modesty, abstinence before marriage, and navigating the challenges of shift work while honouring the Sabbath, Erin's experiences reflect her deep commitment to her beliefs. How did she find the strength to maintain these standards in today's world? What inspired her to make a daring dietary experiment and conscious lifestyle choices that resulted in unexpected blessings? Tune in and be inspired by God’s transformative power in the life of Erin!

How did the life of a young teenage motorcycle racing prodigy, on the brink of becoming a world champion, take an abrupt turn? Lawson's incredible journey from high-speed racetracks to pastoral ministry is a story of extraordinary transformation. His path to “success” took a dramatic twist. What led to the sudden change? Why did his promising racing career come to a halt? This is more than just a tale of adversity, it's a story of resilience and faith. How did a chance encounter with two Christian girls lead him on a spiritual journey? What convinced him of the truth of the Bible, and how did he find healing and purpose in his newfound Christian faith? From despair to hope, from addiction to sobriety, Lawson's story is a testament to the life-changing power of God. Join us as we delve into this inspiring narrative of redemption, healing, and the profound impact of God's love.

Jaiden grew up in a Christian home in the region of Lake Macquarie, NSW. He was blessed to have a loving and supportive family who positively and consistently encouraged him to have his own relationship with God. He went to an Adventist school and attended church regularly. He embraced and enjoyed all the opportunities he had to grow spiritually in his home life, church and school. But there came a pivotal point in his early teen years - when young people face so many changes and challenges - that he had to make a choice. What would he do with his life? Would he stay with the faith he was raised in or would he try something else? Was it worth laying aside his Christian way of life for a few years or not? If he was to stay with the faith he was raised in, how was he going to make this faith his own and not just what his parents believe and practice? Jaiden wrestled with these questions for many months until one memorable day when he made his decision. Which path did he choose? Listen to discover Jaiden's direction, along with the factors that influenced his decision and where it has led him in his life journey.

Rod grew up in inland Queensland and was the eldest of six children. With a family environment that was devoutly Catholic, Rod grew up with an awareness of God in his life which he deeply appreciated. He loved God and religious studies was his favourite subject in school. He had a strong sense of loyalty to his religion. As a young adult, he started dating a girl who was a Seventh-day Adventist. This was nice but also challenging since he thought that if he was to marry her, she would have to become Catholic. This was important for his religious convictions and family honour. He told her this and she said that if he could show her through the Bible that his religion was completely harmonious with the truth, she would become Catholic. This experience sparked a journey of discovery for Rod as he studied the Bible to find answers to his questions. He learned many things that really shook his religious worldview. It was a very unsettling time as he learned that what the Bible really teaches didn't line up with everything he thought was true. He became convinced that the biblical understandings of Seventh-day Adventists were truly consistent with the Bible and God confirmed this to him in compelling ways. Despite agreeing with the biblical teachings of the Seventh-day church, Rod didn't immediately join the faith. Something distracted his focus and led him away from the church for many years. God didn't give up on Rod though and led him through a journey of unexpected experiences and providences. Tune in to hear Rod's full story and the powerful lessons that he learned through his life journey.

Scott grew up in Bundaberg, the coastal Queensland town renown for its ginger beer, which is an Australian favourite. His upbringing was typical for secular Australians until one day when his mother and father became Christians. They changed so much that he thought they had gone crazy.   He learned about God through his parents' conversion and had some wonderful experiences with lovely Christians at church, but he was also doing things that were out of harmony with his parents' new faith. Soon his mother told him he would need to change his behaviour if he was to stay at home. Instead of doing this, he chose to leave. He was 14 years old and went to live with a friend.    For the next 10 years or so, his was a journey of drug-dealing, dodging the police and going in and out of prison. God continued to reach out to him during this time as family and friends prayed for him. One day while in prison, he picked up a book that changed his life. He saw a new picture of God that melted his heart.    Find out what Scott read and how God led him out of prison and into a new life of service in full-time ministry.     Want to listen to Scott's wife's interview? Listen at this link:   https://3abnau-bwt.castos.com/episodes/interview-with-jeramie-heitmann

Jeramie was born to Seventh-day Adventist parents in the Philippines. From the day she was born her parents prayed that she would be a singing missionary for Jesus. Her parents could sing and they taught her to sing from a very young age. God honoured their prayers and blessed Jeramie with a beautiful strong, soloist voice. Jeramie used her gift of singing as a missionary even as a young teenager. Yet despite being surrounded with mission and faith, she struggled with a mindset of earning approval from God through doing good things. This made her spiritual life very burdensome. Through a family crisis, God revealed His care for Jeramie and her family, and transformed her relationship with Him to one that is full of love and peace. After this, Jeramie had another experience that helped her faith grow. Her father challenged her to join a national singing competition with the idea of looking for opportunities to witness for her faith. She joined the competition and excelled in it. But what would she do when the competition required her to sing on Sabbath? Would she stand by her convictions or compromise to secure fame and fortune? Would she make it to the semi-finals and beyond? Listen to Jeramie's amazing testimony to find out what happened and how she uses her powerful voice in singing ministry today. Enjoy Jeramie's music at her Youtube page:www.youtube.com/@JeramieSanicoOfficial/featured Connect with Jeramie on Facebook:www.facebook.com/JeramieSanicoHeitmann Want to hear Jeramie's husband's testimony? Listen at this link: https://3abnau-bwt.castos.com/episodes/interview-with-scott-heitmann-2304

Beau grew up in Western Sydney with a picture of God that was distressing. He understood God to be distant, stern, harsh and cruel – that God somehow enjoyed torturing people in hell. In early high school, a friend showed him a different picture of God – a God that went out of His way to help people and bring them salvation. Despite this new and attractive picture of God in his mind, Beau followed a life that was rebelling and running from Him. As a result, he went through a roller coaster life of drugs, alcohol, depression, overdosing and prison. Beau finally came to a crossroad when his health was in crisis and he realised either he could keep going and die alone or follow a new path with God. What happened next was life-changing and Beau hasn’t been the same since. Listen to discover how Beau found healing, hope, happiness and a heart full of peace.

Kate was brought up in a Christian home. She learned how to have daily devotions at a young age and enjoyed attending a church Bible study class on Sabbath mornings, both of which were instrumental in her decision to follow God. Unfortunately, her dad was diagnosed with cancer and died when she was a teenager. Following this, Kate spiralled into depression. At the same time, spiritually, she found herself doing things because she ought to, not because she wanted to. What did Kate find helpful in coping with her negative emotions? As a teenager, where was she invited to live (against many people’s advice) that was pivotal in her emotional and spiritual healing? Kate has learned how to have her own journey with God where she follows Him not because she ought to, but because she loves to. Find out how, as you listen to her testimony.

As a young girl, Lena went to church with her mother in South Korea. But she stopped going to church at age 12 and absorbed herself in secular activities and education. As a University student, she went travelling and studied overseas. Her career direction went from English language and literature to dentistry to nursing to medicine. It was in Australia that she finally responded to God knocking on the door of her heart. You will be amazed at how God kept drawing her back to church institutions to study and work. Find out the unusual reasons she decided to be baptised while at University, and why she felt she must be re-baptised more than 20 years later.

As South African society changed, Ben and Olivia decided to migrate to New Zealand in 2002. But as much as they loved New Zealand, Ben’s career opportunities eventually led him to Australia. Both had good jobs and were successful in their work. But all changed abruptly in 2021. Find out what happened and the huge decisions that they both faced. Would you have made the same decisions?

Growing up in a loving family home on a farm in rural NSW, Australia was an enjoyable life for Stephen. After finishing school and travelling, he returned to work on the farm. But this time life was different. Dark clouds of depression descended in his mind. Find out how God miraculously intervened and healed his mind and turned his life in a different direction.

After a difficult start in life, country boy Eddie Mackie set out on his high school teaching career path. However things did not turn out as he expected. He cried out to God and God answered! How did he end up with a new career path as a pastor? What other successful ministry did he get into that helps so many people? Stay tuned for the answers!

Caleb was a successful Christian electronic engineer at the top of his game, but with success, family and the cares of life, he drifted away from God. A crisis hit his family and his world fell apart. He spiralled down into an abyss of depression. But despite the pain, God was there. How did Caleb come to terms with his circumstances and depression? How did God rebuild his life? Listen for the amazing answers.

Alex was raised as a Christian with five brothers by a single mum. He ended up leaving church and dabbling in alcohol and struggled with many internal conflicts, depression, fear and anxiety. He also longed for a relationship with his dad, but walls of resentment would prevent that, consequently affecting a relationship with our Heavenly Father. How did Alex come back to God and in a relationship with his dad? Listen to his story now.

Both Melvin and Katja were brought up in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, but they left to go to other denominations. They wanted more to be done in their local church for those who didn't know God. They share some strange experiences including Katja being delivered from demon possession. Find out what happened and why they went back to the Seventh-day Adventist Church and what they have created for you.

Find out how Melvin from Holland met his wife Katja from Sweden. Journey together with them as they leave the Seventh-day Adventist Church they were both brought up in, but Melvin shares why they returned. See what God worked out years earlier with Youtube and how that is working for God now.

Hana, originally from Japan with a non religious secular upbringing, thought Christians were crazy. Her studies brought her to Iceland as well as Sydney Australia where she completed her Masters degree in Education. Hana was baptised twice and is a strong believer in God, but now her family thinks she's crazy. How did Hana come to believe in God, and change her thinking about Christians? What is it that gives her a new purpose in life? Have a listen for yourself.