Towards Understanding

David Bussau - An entrepreneur offering a hand up, not just a handout

Clayton spoke with NZ/Australian entrepreneur David Bussau who gave a $50 loan to a struggling farmer named Ketut 50 years ago, who was facing the unimaginable. His crops had failed, and with no way to repay his land lease, he was forced to hand over his eldest child to the landowner as collateral. That small loan allowed Ketut’s wife to buy a sewing machine and begin a home business. Their child was returned. Their family was restored. And their future was rewritten. Through that $50 Opportuinity International was born.  Hear David's story of using his gifts to impact the world (including over 42million people). See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Kari Hoffmann - Tradegy & Miracles (the true story of her boy being thrown off a 39 story balcony at a shopping mall)

Kari Hoffmann is the mother of Landen Hoffmann, the young boy who survived a 39 foot fall from a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America in 2019 (he had been thrown off by a stranger). A story that made headlines around the world. In the midst of that unimaginable moment, Kari turned to her faith, crying out to God and asking everyone in the mall to pray. What followed was a series of undeniable miracles that defied science and left even medical professionals in awe. Kari shares with Clayton about that day, the months to follow and life now in her family. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Timothy Wainwright - Aussie leading Global Fire Safety

Timothy Wainwright, based in Sydney, NSW, is a seasoned fire and emergency management professional with over 30 years of experience. As the Executive Director of Operation Fire Support, he leads global initiatives to enhance community safety through innovative fire prevention strategies. Timothy has held significant roles in both government and non-government organizations, receiving numerous awards, including citations for rescue and the National Emergency Medal. A passionate advocate for fire safety, he has completed eight Fire Support Missions in Israel since 2019, successfully protecting lives and property in challenging environments. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Daniel Reynaud - 110 years since the Gallipoli campaign of 1915

Daniel Reynaud is Emeritus Professor of History at Avondale University. He was the inaugural Visiting Historian at the Anzac Memorial in Sydney and is recognised as an authority on Anzac social history, including cinema, spirituality and food. Reynaud is the author and co-presenter of eight award-winning documentaries on the Anzacs and religion. He has written across multiple genres including academia, poetry translation and journalism, and published many books. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Paul Singer - A bright future for the next generations of defence

Paul Singer was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Soldier On in 2025. As a veteran and having worked closely with the Defence community, Paul is passionate about the values of service, resilience, and community that Soldier On embodies. He is dedicated to supporting veterans and their families lead meaningful and healthy lives. Soldier On's mission is to deliver life-changing support services, programs and activities, to serving and ex-serving Defence personnel and their families across Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.