For the past 10 years former Zimbabwean Test Cricketer, Henry Olonga has been living in Australia but was invited back to the UK to commentate on the one-off England v Zimbabwe test match. We were delighted to welcome him back to YBC to hear his remarkable story.
Listen to Henry being interviewed by Roger Carswell below.
Hear ex TV Gladiator, Warren Furman tell his story of how a life of fame and fortune left him feeling trapped, but how coming to know Jesus Christ transformed his life and gave him purpose and fulfilment.
Recorded for Real Lives in October 2012, Giselle Smalley tells her remarkable story - left with no family before the age of 20, she lived through WWII in occupied France. With nothing for her in her home country, she made the decision to come to England. Listen to her story as she tells of her early life, her move to a new country, and ultimately how she met God.
Former Herman’s Hermit John Gaughan talks about his fame and success but also how his secret addiction almost killed him, and left him living on the streets.
John will explain how only Jesus can bring true freedom.
Brigadiere Ian Dobbie OBE is a former Royal Engineer and army instructor. Ian tells how only Jesus brings real victory in life.
Ian is the grandson of Lt Gen Sir William Dobbie, Governor of Malta when the island was awarded the George Cross.
Pastor Billy McCurrie is a former Northern Irish paramilitary who at age 17 killed a man to avenge his father's murder. Billy tells how his life was transformed while serving time in the Maze Prison, when someone told him about Jesus.
RAF fighter pilot Ian Ferguson recounts the incredible story of the day his life was spared by 5 seconds. Travelling at 600 mph and at only 250ft Ian ejected from his Phantom FGR 2.
Hear how Ian’s faith in Jesus gave peace in the midst of fear.
Fiona Castle was a dancer and the wife of TV presenter Roy Castle. She tells of her life in entertainment and how her Christian faith sustained her through the storm of losing Roy to lung cancer.
Fiona was awarded the OBE in 2004 for charity work.
Former homeless alcoholic Bruce Pearson tells his story of how he found freedom and forgiveness in Jesus. Bruce now works with a church supporting those living and working on the streets of Bradford.
In January 2003 retired police chief Robin Oake received a phone call to say his son, who was also in the police force, had been stabbed to death during an anti-terror raid in Manchester. At a press conference the next day Robin was asked “what do you think of the man who
killed your son?”. Robin prayed for God’s help and then answered the reporter “I forgive him because God can forgive him”.
Hear Robin’s story and find out how God’s forgiveness changes everything.
Richard is a twin and father of four from Harrogate. Six years ago aged 36 Richard agreed to donate a kidney to his bother who had Hodgkin Disease. A keen runner, Richard decided to do an Ironman prior to the
operation. He then gained a place on the GB triathlon team at the Euro Championships in Israel, 3 weeks before surgery.
Hear Richard talk about his experience and Christian faith.
Steve is a Professor of Physical Electronics at the University of Liverpool, and head of the mass spectrometry research group. He has authored over 200 scientific papers and articles.
Steve explains how he reconciles his science with his belief in the God of the Bible.
At 7:03 on 21 December 1988, PanAm flight 103 exploded 9,000 feet above the Scottish town of Lockerbie. John’s 19-year-old daughter Helga was one of the 270 people who lost their lives that evening.
John shares his story of how he has found God’s love and strength in the midst of tragedy.
Jamie is a successful Rugby League player with Leeds Rhinos having helped them to win six Grand Finals. He has represented England and GB but has found there is more to life than success.
Here Jamie talks about his career and how he came to follow Jesus and find true meaning to life.
