Signs of the Times

Malthouse's Team

Nick Dunstan speaks with Christi Malthouse, daughter of a football giant.

Driven to Run

In April 2011, Pat Farmer began running from the North Pole to the South. Scott Wegener spoke to him about his 10-month journey.

A Place with Strange Beauty

Brendan Sullivan speaks with Bill King, who has retired after more than 30 years travelling the heart of Australia.

The Born-again Bikie

Kimberley Ellison speaks to a former Hell’s Angel.

From Death Row to Life Row

Harry Mitts shares the story of how he got to death row and how God got him off it.

Simon Barnett

Christine Miles speaks to a Christchurch radio presenter about living with New Zealand’s second-deadliest natural disaster.

Cadel Evans: The Man Behind the Bars

While the Australian road cyclist is at the top of his game, Braden Blyde discovers there’s more to Evans than the sports-star stereotype.

Ken Duncan an Average Photographer

His photographs adorn the walls of offices and homes countrywide, but as he tells Melody Tan, his art is not as important as what he can do for God.

Genelle Guzman-McMillan: The Last Survivor

September 11, 2001 is a day most of the world will never forget. Melody Tan speaks to a lady who experienced it first-hand.

Silvie Paladino

With the Christmas season upon us, Lee Dunstan thought it time to talk to a veteran Carols by Candlelight performer of many years.

Steve Jobs: A Writer's Opinion

Mark Kellner responds to the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.

Simon McKeon

Nathan Brown spoke with the Australian of the Year about his “embarrassingly simple” message.

God loves me

For Lina Maevis, building a house gave her something more than a home to live in.

Josh Cunningham: Singing a New Song

Melody Tan catches up with The Waifs’ band member to talk about religion, music and life.

Feels Like Home

She’s older than some of the people she cares for, but Christine Miles discovers this Senior New Zealander of the Year is still as determined as ever to help.

Defying the Odds

Rochelle Fraser speaks to a mother who was told she’d never be able to help her son experience a full life.

Jessica Rowe on Love, Wisdom and Motherhood

Melody Tan talks to a former TV personality about the joys and struggles of being a mum in the twenty-first century.

Steve Waugh: Cricket's Living Legend

Sheridan Voysey speaks to a “living treasure.”

Ray Avery: Changing the World

Christine Miles speaks with a New Zealand scientist, inventor and social entrepreneur determined to change the Third World.

How Jeff Kennett Beats the Blues

He spent more than 20 years in politics, but sees his work with a not-for-profit organisation as more important. Melody Tan speaks to a man working tirelessly to address the issue of depression in Australia.

The Inspirational Anna Meares

As she prepared for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, cyclist Anna Meares reflected on her remarkable story so far with Nathan Brown.

The Davison Brothers: Continuing the Dynasty

As motor-sports fans rev up for Australia's iconic Bathurst bash, Glenis Lindley speaks with two brothers, both with hopes of winning.

Bindi Irwin: A Grown Up Little Girl

Author, singer, actor, TV show presenter, dancer and of course, conservationist. It's hard to believe that Bindi Irwin is only 12 years old. Melody Tan embarks on a journey of discovery.

Paul Roos: Making His Mark

Australian rules football is often fraught with scandal. One man, however, has had an unsullied 16-year career and is today the highly respected coach of the Sydney Swans. Nick Dunstan speaks with Paul Roos and his wife Tami about work, life and family, a

Socceroos Aiming High

Nathan Brown reports on the focus that makes Australia's World Cup team work.

Cate Blanchett: A Quiet Noise

From movie star to climate change advocate, Cate Blanchett has a long and impressive resum?

True Survivor: Stan Walker

Winning Australian Idol 2009 may have changed the externals of his life, but inside it's already been transformed. Melody Tan chats to Stan Walker.

Mark Webber's Long Race to the Top

In the face of bad fortune and enormous obstacles, a never-say-die attitude can still get you to the top. Glenis Lindley tracks the life of F1 driver Mark Webber.

Those Surfing Sensations

The surf scene is no longer the domain of the bronzed Aussie bloke. These days, it's Aussie girls who are in the winner's circle, as Glenis Lindley reveals.

Marina Prior Making a Difference

Everyone needs to have self-worth. Shane Winfield looks at where Australian Theatre star and regular at Carols by Candlelight Marina Prior discovered hers.

Dr Phil's Grand Appeal

In a world where "for better and for worse" is an anachronism, this guy gives the case for real relationships a chance. And women love him for it, as Lifeguide columnist Trafford Fischer discovered.

A Fisher Among Men

Glenis Lindley looks at who's behind the wheel of the "Jesus Racing" team

Michael, Muhammad and Me

People cope with life's bad news in different ways, but among the best is a sense of humour, as Parkinson's sufferer Alan Holman discovered.

Delta Goodrem "Believes Again"

Nathan Brown asks the award-winning Australian singer songwriter about life, music and health.

Troy Casser-Daley's "Big, Big Love"

Australian country music singer Troy Cassar-Daley reflects on the inspiration behind his newest album-wife, family and God-with Susan Johnstone.

An Extraordinary Woman

Avy Curley was an ambassador for Indigenous Australia. She died earlier this year. Alan Holman tells her story.

Thomas Keneally: Meaning is Everything

Sheridan Voysey spoke with one of Australia's foremost writers about his encounters with faith and meaning.

Ben Carson: The Faith of a Surgeon

Jarrod Stackelroth explores the life and faith of one ofthe world's bestknown and "gifted" neurosurgeons.

Andre Rieu: Facing the Music

Every great musician has lived an intriguing life. Kristel Rae reflects on the story that shaped the fun-loving virtuoso, Andre Rieu.

Casey Stoner

Glenis Lindley reports on Young Australian of the Year, professional motorcyclist Casey Stoner.

Denzel Washington

Jarrod Stackelroth explores the faith behind the well-known movie star.

Striving for Gold: Tamsyn Lewis

Robert Drane talks with one of Australia's Olympic medal hopes about things that are important to her, on and off the running track.

David Bussau Creates Opportunity

David Bussau has many stories to tell but Nathan Brown discovers the story that made those stories possible.

Visiting Narnia with Andrew Adamson

Andrew Adamson calls the shots on the retelling of the Narnia stories. He aims to let the stories speak for themselves, reports Nathan Brown.

Matt Corby: Building Something Real

Nathan Brown talks to a young man with the world at his door, who isn't rushing into anything.

Jessicah Schipper: "I Just Love Swimming"

One of Australia's Olympic hopes explains her passion for swimming-and encouraging others to have a go. She spoke with Nathan Brown.

A Nobel Cause

For more than 100 years, Nobel Prizes have been awarded each December 10th-the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death-for great achievements that benefit mankind. Susan Johnstone relives the life of the man behind the awards.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer: exemplary Christian and martyr

Many people choose to serve by following. Arthur Patrick looks at the life of one man who chose to serve by leading- at the cost of his life.

Jimmy Little: caring for his country

Susan Johnstone explores the life and times of a veteran Australian musician and-in his own way-leader.

The Return of the Princess

Alan Holman tells the story-behind-the-story of a remarkable woman and her place in Australian history.

Steve Biddulph Shares his Parenting Secrets

Good parentingis a learnedskill. Nathan Brown talks toparenting expertSteve Biddulphabout successfulparenting.

God's Funny Man

God created everything-including our sense of humour. Susan Johnstone tells the story of Stephen Hilaire-one of God's storytellers.

A Mother's Love

A more worthy woman would be hard to find. Christine Miles talks to New Zealand's recently crowned "Mother of the Year" Leanne Rouse.

Aung San Suu Kyi: Prisoner for Freedom

When Aung San Suu Kyi began to speak at Rangoon's Schwedagon pagoda , up to 1 million Burmese people gathered to hear what the daughter of Aung San had to say. "I could not as my father's daughter remain indifferent to all that is going on. This national

Martin Luther: Rising Sun of the Reformation

Reflecting on the bold life of Martin Luther, Arthur Patrick explores how the light of God's Word was allowed to shine in the dark.

Sue Radd: Every Mouthful Counts

What you eat affects you more than you may think, nutritionist Sue Radd tells Lee Dunstan.

Finding Life's Purpose

After trying fame, fortune and folly, Shaun Bao found his passion- Jesus. Rochelle Woods tells his story.

Hugh Evans: Making Poverty History

By the time you finish reading this sentence, three children in the world will have died from preventable causes. Jarrod Stackelroth talks to humanitarian Hugh Evans about changing lives and making a difference.

A Life Well Lived

Kristel Rae delves into the lives of a remarkable couple-Peter and Joan Ruthven.

John Huss: Bohemian Reformer

Arthur Patrick reveals the heart of a man willing to die-being burned at the stake-for his beliefs.

DEFCON 2

Is it possible that someone could give their life to save us all and yet be largely unknown? James Cullen tells one such story.

Tim Winton Telling Tales

He is one of Australia's foremost writers. But Nathan Brown reflects on Winton's own remarkable story.

William Tyndale: The Sword and the Word

Arthur Patrick explores the lifework of William Tyndale, who said, "As a good surgeon cutteth away a putrefyed member, for the love he hath for the hole body, least it infecte the others members adjoynge to it."

Francine Bell

Francine Bell has a lifestory that has spanned numerous countries and cultures. Melody Tan talks to this singer, actor and author.

Sam Mitchell leads with integrity

Winning on the field and off is all about expecting the very best from yourself. Nathan Brown talks to AFL superstar Sam Mitchell about setting and achieving goals.

John Wycliffe: the Reformation's Morning Star

Travel back in time with Arthur Patrick to an English churchyard in 1428. As robed churchmen watch intently, a man's bones are unearthed and thrown on a blazing fire. Why must all memory of him be destroyed?

When I met God

Once a small-town teenager, he is now one of the world's most travelled public preachers. Mark Finley tells the story of how God first got his attention.

Professor Ian Frazer: Australian of the Year 2006

Liliana Munoz interviews a tall doctor-scientist with a strong Scottish accent-Australian of the Year 2006, Professor Ian Frazer.

Attitude for Altitude

Some people get more then their fair share of lemons in life. Christine Miles explores the attitude of a lemonade salesman.

The Rise and Rise of Eddie McGuire

Creative thinking and plain hard work turned a TV personality into a media mogul. Derek McCutcheon reports.

Waiting for a Better Place

A traumatic childhood experience has given Cristian Copaceanu a better understanding of God's ultimate promise.

Meet Helen Hall: Order of Australia Medal Awardee

After almost 25 years, she's been acknowledged for her work among the Karen refugees. Nathan Brown looks at the life-work of a remarkable Australian.

Bradley Trevor Greive: Perspective of a Blue Day

Though they are humorous, Bradley Trevor Greive is not just about cute animal pictures. He spoke recently with Signs editor Nathan Brown .

The Day God Saved Johnny Cash

A recent movie reminds us of the life and legacy of music legend Johnny Cash. Victor Parachin explores the love that gave Cash new life.

From Heroin to Heroine

From a dream of becoming an actor to a life of drugtaking and prostitution, Bronwen Healy fell to where only God could pick her up, as Joanne Brian tells.

Trisha Broadbridge: Young Australian of the year

The 2004 Boxing Day tsunami ended both her honeymoon and the life of her new husband. Yet Trisha Broadbridge lives to bring life to those who suffered similar loss. Rochelle Woods explores Trisha's extraordinary life and courage.

Piggy Bankrupt

What is true poverty? Robert Granger thought he knew until he encountered true generousity.

Petra Bagust: It's all about Love

Is it possible to be a TV superstar and also the girl next door? Christine Miles reveals the refreshing attitude of New Zealand's Petra Bagust .

Jane and Glenn McGrath - Every Rose...

As cancer strikes for a third time, high-profile couple Jane and Glenn McGrath look for the roses among the thorns. Faith Williams looks at what the couple are saying-and doing-about their troubles.

Marina Prior: Celebrating Easter

Marina Prior will be joining the Bible Society's Easter Celebration, at Sydney Town Hall, bringing the real meaning of Easter. Braden Blyde reports.

God Carried my Baby

A serious heart condition threatened Karen Elengikal and her unborn child. Then God stepped in.

John Landy: a significant life

Landy was a champion runner, but as Nick Dunstan tells, he's better known for his good sportsmanship.

Swimming Sensation Libby Lenton Trickett

Despite her stellar status in the Australian swim team, Libby Lenton is respected for her modesty and sportsmanship. Jannene Howse tells why

A Winner's Lifestyle

How do you become a winner? Lyndon Munetsi finds out from Kenya's marathon champion Elijah Lagat.

Neighbours to the World

George and Joan Eiszele of Tasmania understand what being a true neighbour means. Carole Stanton looks at this extraordinary couple.

Scott Draper: On and off the court-and course

A champion tennis player who has beaten the odds and is now looking at now challenges. Rochelle Woods tells his remarkable story.

God's Golden Acre

Compassion led Heather Reynolds to perhaps the most needful people in the world-the AIDS orphans of Africa. From the book by Dale le Vack, Jannene Howse tells her story.

Kel Richards: he speaks their language

ABC Radio's Kel Richards has written scores of books. More recently he's turned his attention to the Bible, giving it a particularly Aussie feel. He talked with Faith Williams about his two recent excursions into the vernacular in The Aussie Bible and Aus

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