The Radiant Life Podcast

Faith Under Fire: Joel Narayan on the Cost of Following Jesus

What would you do if following Jesus meant risking everything? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Joel Narayan, an advocate for Open Doors Australia, an organization serving persecuted Christians in the most dangerous places on earth.
Joel grew up in a multicultural Christian family and always loved God—but his dreams were fixed on success in the world of finance. Everything changed when he heard the story of Nadia, a persecuted Christian woman who witnessed extremists murder her son and son-in-law simply because they refused to deny their faith.
That moment reshaped Joel’s life. Today, he dedicates himself to educating believers in Australia about the realities of Christian persecution—stories of courage, conviction, and faith under fire.
This episode will challenge your assumptions about what it means to follow Jesus, what blessing really is, and how faith looks when it costs everything.
If you want a deeper, more global perspective on Christianity—and a story that will stay with you—you won’t want to miss this conversation.
Learn more about Open Doors Here:https://www.opendoors.org.au/
 

Heaven, Hell, and Deliverance: A Powerful Testimony of Jesus’ Saving Grace

In this episode, Brett Jeffries shares his incredible journey—from rejecting the church and surviving cancer, to diving deep into drugs and occult practices, and even experiencing the realities of heaven and hell. Then he met Jesus—not the God he was expecting—and everything changed.
Brett, a builder and biblical scholar, tells his story with honesty, humor, and a solid biblical framework. His testimony shines a light on the unseen spiritual realm and reveals how following Jesus is the only path to true freedom.
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Alice Achan on Faith, Hope & Restoration in War-Torn Uganda

In this week’s episode of The Radiant Life Podcast, I sit down with Alice Achan, survivor, visionary, and founder of the Te Kworo Foundation in Uganda.
Alice’s story begins in war-torn Northern Uganda, where she barely survived the violence of the Lord’s Resistance Army. After losing many family members—including her nieces and nephew to AIDS—she could have given up. Instead, she chose faith. Alice opened her home to young girls returning from abduction, helping them find restoration, education, and healing.
From that act of courage grew the Te Kworo Foundation, now serving over 1,100 girls with education, safe maternal health care for women, and a hospital currently under construction.
Alice’s testimony of faith, hope, and resilience will inspire you to believe that out of our deepest suffering, the most profound beauty can arise.
🌍 Learn more about Te Kworo Foundation: https://www.te-kworofoundation.org/🏃‍♀️ Support my Sydney Marathon fundraiser for Te Kworo: https://elizabeth-flints-sydney-marathon-for-te-kworo-foundation.raiselysite.com/

Kirrily Lowe: Take of the world's labels and put on God's Garments of Love, Joy and Worthiness

In this inspiring episode of The Radiant Life Podcast, passionate and poetic pastor Kirrily Lowe shares a powerful message of transformation. She invites us to lay down the heavy, ill-fitting, and flimsy garments placed on us by the world — and by our own sin and shame — and instead put on the garments of righteousness, joy, love, and peace that God has lovingly prepared for us.
Kirrily’s words are infused with hope, empowerment, and a touch of fun (yes, even fashion!), reminding every woman that her worth and identity are secure in Christ. If you’ve ever struggled to feel truly worthy or have worn a version of yourself that isn’t authentic, this conversation will speak straight to your heart.
Kirrily is the author of several books, including The Invisible She, available at www.kirrilylowe.com.Listen, be encouraged, and share this episode with three friends who need this reminder. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Radiant Life Podcast wherever you listen.

From Shame to Freedom: Out of Addiction Into the Father’s Love

In this deeply personal episode of The Radiant Life Podcast, we sit down with Matt Whitely to explore his journey from a head-level belief in God to a heart-level experience of the Father’s unconditional love. Exposed to pornography at a young age and left to deal with the shame alone, Matt's hidden struggle led to years of addiction—until a compassionate pastor invited him into the transformative gift of confession.
Through mentorship, the support of his wife, and the grace of God, Matt began walking the path of healing and freedom. Today, he and his wife run Remnant Label, a Christian clothing brand created to share the love of Jesus with the next generation.
This episode offers hope and insight for couples, parents, and young people facing similar battles. It’s a reminder that no matter what we do, God’s love is greater—and freedom begins with honesty and grace.
🛑 Note: This episode contains mature themes and may not be suitable for children under 12.

Held By Grace: One Woman's Story of Faith, Adoption and Redemption

In this deeply moving episode, Emily Deaton shares her powerful journey of discovering she was pregnant at 19—alone, afraid, and unsure of what the future held. With no partner and uncertainty about how her family would respond, Emily wrestled with shame, fear, and the weight of an impossible decision.
But through it all, her parents’ unwavering love and faith modeled the heart of Jesus. Step by step, Emily learned to trust God as she chose an adoptive family, carried her baby to term, and made the heartbreaking decision to place her child in their arms.
Now an adoption advocate, Emily has an ongoing relationship with the child she placed, is a mother to three beautiful children, and is living proof of God’s redemptive grace.
Her story will inspire you, challenge your assumptions, and remind you that God’s love is not limited by our mistakes. Even in our hardest moments, He writes beautiful stories from brokenness.

Breaking the Ice: One Woman's Journey from Rock-Bottom to True Radiance

In this powerful episode, Bonnie Miles shares her unforgettable rescue story after a 27-year battle with addiction. Facing electric shock therapy as a last resort, Bonnie instead encountered Jesus—and was instantly healed. Freed from addiction and released from the hospital within days, she now leads others as a passionate church leader. Her story is living proof of God’s power to heal, restore, and transform. This episode will stir your faith and may be the message that saves someone’s life.
Warning: Themes of drug addiction and suicide.

The Hit That Saved Me: A Rugby Player's Collision with Grace

When a split-second rugby tackle left Mark Tonga with a devastating spinal injury, it looked like the end—but it was only the beginning.
In this raw and inspiring conversation, disability rights advocate Mark Tonga shares how a near-fatal accident shattered his body but awakened his soul. Once a self-proclaimed “10-feet tall and bulletproof” young man, Mark’s teen years were marked by rebellion. And although he found discipline in the army, and accomplishment through academic achievement, the pain he felt beneath the surface never left.
It wasn’t until that fateful moment on the Rugby field that everything changed. Mark realized he didn't want to die, that he had faith and a purpose bigger than himself.
Now, he shares the hope of Christ and fights for the dignity and rights of people with disabilities. His body may be broken, but his spirit is unshakable—and his story just might change how you see your own.

From Religion to Relationship: Lydia Herron’s Powerful Journey of Faith, Healing, and Self-Discovery

In this inspiring podcast episode, Lydia Herron shares her powerful transformation from life in the church to feeling disillusioned with religion and God, before ultimately discovering the depth of Jesus' love for her and for all of us. Lydia, a coach, author, theology student at Oxford University, and singer/songwriter, opens up about her personal journey, which includes running away from home, experiencing racism, and traveling the world—from New York to Australia and England—while seeking a deeper understanding of who God is and how He calls us to live.
Lydia speaks candidly about overcoming challenges, finding faith beyond religion, and embracing her true identity in Christ. As a special treat, she sings for us in this heartfelt episode. This is an episode you’ll want to listen to again and share with friends who are on their own journey of faith, healing, and self-discovery.
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Riding the Wave of Faith: A Surfer's Journey from Terminal Cancer to Healing

In this powerful episode, we dive into the incredible journey of my friend and trusted surf instructor, Tony Dowling. When Tony was unexpectedly diagnosed with terminal cancer, he turned to his faith for hope and healing, leading to a miraculous transformation beyond anything he could have imagined.
Join us as Tony shares how faith not only healed his body but completely transformed his life. This episode will remind you that faith has the power to change everything and inspire you to transform any area of your life, just as Tony did.