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/
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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.
👉 Follow us on Instagram @radiantlifepodcast for photos of Brett before and after giving his life to Jesus, and so much more. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share so we can spread these powerful stories of hope around the world.
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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/
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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.
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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.
The Radiant Life Podcast invites you on a transformative journey to discover the power of God’s boundless love in every aspect of life. Learn from faith-filled individuals as they share stories of health breakthroughs, freedom from addiction, spiritual awakenings, divine favor, and extraordinary encounters, offering practical tools and inspiration
to help you live a truly radiant life.
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