Best Producer for Towards Understanding Podcasts (2025)

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Andy Bannister - Author of How to Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like An Idiot 32:52

2d ago32:52

32:52

Andy is the Director of Solas and author of the book 'How to Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like An Idiot'. Andy chatted with Clayton about asking good questions as a basis of any conversations about faith... and he suggests ways to answer tricky questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Renée Bondi – Quadriplegic 31:42

9d ago31:42

31:42

Renée Bondi was engaged to be married and had a beautiful singing voice, a thriving career as a music teacher, and a loving family. But then one night a bizarre accident shattered her spine and left her quadriplegic - waking up and suddenly diving off her bed. Her life changed forever. Unwilling to accept that her life was over, Renée searched her …

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Ben Fielding - 'First Hymn' Single Release 29:44

16d ago29:44

29:44

Along with Chris Tomlin, Ben Fielding has released a new single, 'First Hymn' which is a reworking of the world’s oldest Christian hymn discovered with lyrics and musical notation. The song launch comes ahead of the release of a documentary, ‘The First Hymn’, produced by Undeceptions, which tracks the discovery of the old hymn on papyrus in the san…

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Dr Beryl D’Souza 27:08

20d ago27:08

27:08

Dr Beryl D’Souza is the key Indian leader for Dignity Freedom Network (DFN) and she chatted with Clayton about their work in India with those in abject poverty (specific focus on anti-trafficking). Dr Beryl is an Indian national and explained how the work of DFN seeing lives transformed as women and girls discover their value and worth and are set …

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Peter Goldsworthy - The Cancer Finishing School 23:08

23d ago23:08

23:08

Dr Peter Goldsworthy chatted to Clayton about his book, The Cancer Finishing School and explains that he uses a heavy dose of gallows humour to come to terms with his new reality of an incurable cancer. He has a fascinating story of looking at cancer from a doctor's perspective and then as the individual involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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J. Warner Wallace 42:58

28d ago42:58

42:58

J. Warner Wallace is a Cold-Case Detective, Author, Speaker, Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, and Adjunct Professor of Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. Clayton chatted with Jim about his recently updated book, Cold-Case Christianity, in which he shares his stor…

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Graham Jenke - honorary member of the Redback Motorcycle Club 23:24

28d ago23:24

23:24

In 2008, Lutheran pastor Graham Jenke met a group of bikers in a South Australian Hotel. He’s now spent over a decade sharing the gospel as an honorary member of the Redback Motorcycle Club. He shares his story with Clayton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Positive Media

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Investigator V – International Justic Mission 31:42

1M ago31:42

31:42

This week, Clayton chats to a man whose name we can’t even use… Working for the International Justice Mission… “Investigator V” spends years building cases against slave traffickers to enable governments around the world to provide true justice to those without a voice… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Ray Comfort - Author of Why Jesus? 34:26

1M ago34:26

34:26

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Positive Media

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Josh McDowell - Author of Set Free to Choose Right 18:07

2M ago18:07

18:07

Josh McDowell joins Clayton. He has authored 150 books in 128 languages, his latest is about equipping our kids to make great moral choices for life – Set Free To Choose Right. “Every Christian kid I meet will tell me what is right and what is wrong…but what almost none of them can tell me is, why is it right or why is it wrong.” See omnystudio.com…

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Ittay Flescher - The Holy and the Broken 39:33

2M ago39:33

39:33

Clayton welcomed Ittay Flescher into the studio during a recent visit to Melbourne. Ittay is the Education Director at Kids4Peace Jerusalem, an interfaith movement for Israelis and Palestinians, which is a program of Seeds of Peace. He is also the Jerusalem correspondent for Melbourne’s Jewish Independent and co-host of the podcast From the Yarra R…

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Bonnie Hancock - Athlete & author of The Girl who Touched the Stars 28:07

2M ago28:07

28:07

Bonnie Hancock completed a gruelling 12,700-kilometre journey around Australia solo in a surf ski, becoming the fastest ever paddler to circumnavigate the continent, the first Australian woman to circumnavigate the continent by paddle, and the youngest person to do so. She chatted with Clayton about how shark & croc encounters and the resilience ne…

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Peggy Grande - EA to Ronald Reagan 18:15

2M ago18:15

18:15

What is it like sitting outside the office of a US President? Peggy Grande, EA to Ronald Reagan, joins Clayton to talk all things politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Positive Media

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Healing From Opioid Addiction Through Holistic Wellness With Karen Hall and Lisa Urbanski 24:01

2M ago24:01

24:01

In this episode of The Hero Within Podcast, host Karen Hall interviews Lisa Urbanski, a holistic wellness advocate from Manitoba, Canada. Lisa shares her profound story of overcoming opioid addiction and embracing her highly sensitive and empathic nature. Struggling with these traits from a young age, Lisa turned to substances to cope, which led to…

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The River 8:40

2M ago8:40

8:40

Finding Your Flow: Mastering Life's Currents via balanced FLUX! Life is a journey, much like a river's flow – ever-changing, sometimes calm, sometimes turbulent. balanced FLUX provides you with a philosophy and practical tools to navigate this flow with greater ease. You'll discover how to embrace change as an opportunity for growth rather than a s…

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Sean Turnell - An Unlikely Prisoner 43:54

2M ago43:54

43:54

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Positive Media

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Dr Colin Perry Podcast 29:21

2M ago29:21

29:21

How would your life change if you died today, but God offered you the chance to come back to earth? Hear Colin Perry’s story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Positive Media

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Strahan Coleman - Author of Thirsting 39:59

2M ago39:59

39:59

Strahan Coleman is a writer, poet, and musician living in New Zealand. Through years of chronic illness, Strahan discovered a friendship with God filled with vulnerability, honesty and unceasing prayer, and now spends his time teaching and providing spaces of deep, rich, Spirit-led prayer for others. He joined Clayton to talk about his latest work,…

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Amy Kuruvilla from the Ruby Road Project 25:18

2M ago25:18

25:18

Clayton’s guest is Amy Kuruvilla from the Ruby Road Project. Through the work of the project, Amy has created curriculums for schools in India aimed at fighting gender-based violence through education. Amy shares details of the work she and the team are doing in India. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Dr Gary Chapman - Author of 5 Love Languages 32:06

3M ago32:06

32:06

In the lead up to Valentine's Day, Clayton had a chat to Dr Gary Chapman, who has recently re-released his book 5 Love Languages, which is famous world-wide both in the church and marketplace. Thanks to Dr Chapman, 'love language' has become a popular catch phrase around the world! Hear Gary share with Clayton about the love-languages and their rel…

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Anne Hegerty 33:58

3M ago33:58

33:58

Anne Hegerty, star of quiz shows The Chase, has a chat with Clayton about living with Asperger’s syndrome and how this influences her Christian faith intellectually rather than emotionally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Positive Media

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Healing Through Creativity: Discovering Your Inner Power 43:35

3M ago43:35

43:35

In this episode, we sit down with Celia Barsby, author of The Garden Party, to explore how you can experience Healing Through Creativity and how it can help you in Discovering Your Inner Power. Celia shares her inspiring journey from burnout to breakthrough, using creativity as a tool to heal emotional wounds and reconnect with her authentic self. …

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John Dickson: Australian Historian 37:29

3M ago37:29

37:29

Aussie historian John Dickson had a chat to Clayton about his move to America and the influence he expects to have over there with his work as an author, speaker, historian, and media presenter. John specialises in understanding the historical Jesus and history as related to Christianity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How to Build Emotional and Financial Freedom 50:54

3M ago50:54

50:54

Join entrepreneur and personal transformation expert Matt Gerlach as he shares his inspiring journey to Building Emotional and Financial Freedom. From overcoming childhood trauma to mastering mindset and boundaries, Matt reveals actionable strategies that helped him grow his business to over $1 million in annual revenue and guide others through his…

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Resilience, Regardless, with Skylar Sorkin and Karen Hall 22:15

3M ago22:15

22:15

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of The Hero Within podcast, Karen Hall sits down with Skylar Sorkin, the founder and host of the Regardless podcast. Skylar shares her personal journey of resilience, grief and growth, highlighting how the word “regardless” became a transformative mindset during pivotal moments in her life. From navigating ea…

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Unlocking Self-Belief: Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Success 48:13

3M ago48:13

48:13

In this inspiring episode, we explore Unlocking Self-Belief: Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Success with Alan Lazaros, co-founder of Next Level University, a global self-improvement platform dedicated to helping individuals unlock their full potential. Alan shares his transformative journey from surviving a near-fatal car accident to leading a …

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Why Your Passion is Overrated, Develop Your Purpose| with Billy Lahr of The Mindful Midlife Crisis 54:23

3M ago54:23

54:23

Discover why chasing passion as a starting point may be the wrong approach to finding purpose. Guest Billy Lahr, mindfulness coach and host of the Mindful Midlife Crisis podcast, reveals why "following your passion" is a myth and how purpose, discipline, and self-compassion lead to true fulfillment. Learn actionable strategies to align your goals w…

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Same Old, Same Old 9:23

4M ago9:23

9:23

Beyond Routine: Breaking the Loop and Why Change is Essential for Growth! Prepare to dive deep into the fascinating connection between your actions and your outcomes. You'll explore how seemingly insignificant daily habits, thought patterns, and emotional responses can shape your reality. Discover the power of mindfulness and self-reflection as you…

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Milestones 9:39

4M ago9:39

9:39

The Power of Small Wins: Setting Yourself Up for Success and Why Milestones Matter (Even the Small Ones)! Ever feel lost in the vastness of your goals? You're not alone! This episode explores the power of milestones in transforming your journey to success. You'll discover how these markers of progress provide clarity, boost motivation, and help you…

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David Bennett – Author of ‘A War on Loves’ 45:07

4M ago45:07

45:07

David Bennett, author of ‘A War on Loves’ shares his story on being a gay activist discovering Jesus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Positive Media

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The Choice Paradox 9:01

4M ago9:01

9:01

Drowning in Decisions: Taming The Choice Paradox and Why More Options Can Mean Less Happiness! Prepare to dive deep into the fascinating world of the Choice Paradox, where you'll uncover the surprising ways too many options can lead to anxiety, regret, and indecision. You'll explore the psychology behind this paradox and how it can manifest in diff…

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Julia Baird - Author and Journalist 26:09

5M ago26:09

26:09

Julia is a well-known author and journalist and she chatted to Clayton about her newest book - Bright Shining - and what grace looks like in our world, and how we recognise it, nurture it in ourselves and express it, even in the darkest of times. Julia comes from a family that has had a high public profile in Australian life - with a father and bro…

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Jean Paul Samputu Award-winning Ruwandan, musician, genocide survivor & peace activist 29:12

5M ago29:12

29:12

Clayton chats with Jean Paul Samputu, an incredible man who survived the Rwandan genocide and then helped change the country by publicly forgiving the man who killed his father. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Positive Media

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Cognitive Accounting 8:29

5M ago8:29

8:29

Understanding Cognitive Accounting: Your Brain's Quirky Budgeting System and Training Your Brain's Resource Manager! Prepare to unlock the secrets of your brain's quirky budgeting system, known as cognitive accounting. You'll delve into the psychology of spending, discovering why finding cash in your old jeans feels luckier than receiving a bonus a…

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Helen Taylor - Vice President of Impact for Exodus Cry 36:10

5M ago36:10

36:10

Helen Taylor, the Vice President of Impact for Exodus Cry, spoke to Clayton about the international organisation committed to abolishing sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. Exodus Cry fights trafficking in three major ways: shifting culture (mostly through film and media); launching viral advocacy campaigns, such as the global #Traf…

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Joni Erickson Tada - Quadriplegic 16:11

5M ago16:11

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A quadriplegic since the age of 16 from a diving accident, Joni Erickson Tada has been an inspiration for millions around the world as she shares her struggles and faith in God. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Positive Media

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Decision Fatigue 8:47

5M ago8:47

8:47

Your Brain on Overload: Why You're Mentally Exhausted and Taming Decision Fatigue! Prepare to dive deep into the fascinating world of decision fatigue, where you'll uncover the hidden ways it affects your mental state, productivity, and even your overall happiness. You'll explore the science behind this mental phenomenon and discover why it's not j…

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Tania Harris - Director of God Conversations 25:35

5M ago25:35

25:35

Tania Harris (PhD) is a pastor, practical theologian, author, broadcaster and the Director of God Conversations, a global ministry that equips people to recognise and respond to God’s voice. Tania chatted to Clayton about her newest book, God Dreams: How to Hear God’s Voice in Dreams and Visions. Tania explains that drawing on her ministry experien…

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Peter White - CEO/Director/Founder of Make Me Mobile 20:08

5M ago20:08

20:08

Peter set up the charity, Make Me Mobile, to fund wheelchair accessible vehicles for low-income NDIS clients that cannot otherwise afford them. The NDIS fund the vehicle modification, but they won’t help the families with the vehicle costs which often means that the client that needs a vehicle modification to suit their needs does not get one. Only…

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Brian “Head” Welch – Korn Rocker 15:23

5M ago15:23

15:23

Clayton chatted with Brian “Head” Welch, from Heavy Metal rock band Korn. He shares his story of being addicted to a host of drugs, to a changed life through meeting Jesus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Positive Media

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The Framing Effect 9:32

5M ago9:32

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Mind Tricks: How Framing Shapes Your Reality, From Everyday Choices to Life Decisions! Imagine two identical bottles of juice; one labelled "10% fat" and the other "90% fat-free." Which would you choose? This simple example illustrates the Framing Effect, a cognitive bias that subtly shapes your decisions based on how information is presented. You'…

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David Coleman, MP, Social Media 17:28

5M ago17:28

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With changes to raising the age of social media access to 16 years, Clayton had a chat with MP David Coleman, who is spearheading the push. David explained how media can have a negative effect on young people's mental health and gave suggestions of how listeners can get involved to support the push. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

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Li Cunxin - Mao’s Last Dancer 24:09

5M ago24:09

24:09

Clayton chats with Li Cunxin, The real-life star of the Hollywood film, now living in Melbourne shares his incredible story of Chinese Peasant boy to international super star. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Positive Media

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