Cheryl Stellenberg never wanted the typical life. She had big dreams and big plans, and the strength and determination to get there. However, life rarely goes as planned and her dreams were derailed by an unplanned circumstance. Little did she know that this would begin a chain reaction that would alter the course of her life forever. Listen to her…

From a small rural community to the Executive Capital, Mpho Mothoa was a little girl with big dreams. Unfortunately life doesn't always go as planned and this precocious child was left with too many questions and not enough answers. Raised within a protective family structure and constrictive religion, she soon felt the need to find her own way. Ho…

Growing up in the heart of Eldorado Park, Natasha figured her life would be just like everyone else's around her. With periods of instability and surrounded by drugs and alcohol, it didn't seem like she'd ever discover who she was supposed to be. Listen along as she shares how she found her true identity through the persistance of an unexpected fri…

Born the youngest child, a boy who grew up the envy of the neighborhood, Sizwe was living a life of love and comfort; until he wasn't. Things suddenly shifted and all he knew about family and the world did as well. Searching for something to fill the widening void, this young man finds more than he could have imagined. Listen to Sizwe share his sto…

One half of a set of twins born to a disabled mother and an unknown father, Dorothy met with tragedy at a young age. One event led to another which set her on a course of despair and loneliness. Searching for love, hope and a future, a young single mom is drawn to the one place she is sure to find the answers; a lighthouse of sorts. Hear the story …

The youngest of seven siblings, born to a single mother, Sanele seemed to be born for adversity. However, when his mother unexpectedly passed away, things only got worse. A life of uncertainty and desperation leaves this young man broken and addicted. One encounter with someone offering real hope led to a total transformation. Listen as Sanele shar…

Even with a good home and two loving parents, a young girl's life was turned upside down when tragedy struck and the only solution seemed to be in empty, confusing traditions. Depression and an intense feeling of worthlessness, led to more questions than answers until a chance encounter that changed her life forever. Listen along as Kgomotso shares…

Raised in a home of chaos and violence, Bongi yearned for a place to find refuge and belonging. Listen to her share her candid story of fighting against the odds of an unwanted future, and finding adventure (and hope) in unlikely places. Please send me a message if there’s someone you’d like to have share their testimony. Don't underestimate the po…

*Warning: This episode does contain references to sexual abuse/assault. Discretion is advised for younger listeners. Laverne shares her story of a broken, disturbing childhood that led to a life searching for truth and real love. After suffering at the hands of so many people she thought she could trust, she finds the meaning of true love and redem…

Whalied Ling grew up the youngest of five in a strict Muslim household. However, that didn't stop him from getting involved in drugs and gangs, which led to crime and heartache. Listen along as he shares his incredible journey of transformation, and the simple act that made all the difference. Please send me a message if there’s someone you’d like …

A young girl with a somewhat sad yet somehow typical South African life. That is the story of Charneil Britde, as she shares it. However, beyond tragedy and loneliness can come beauty and purpose. Listen along as she shares her incredible story of a life repurposed. Please send me a message if there’s someone you’d like to have share their testimon…

Listen along as guest, Lindsie Stainbank, shares a tragic story of just wanting to find a place to belong and the heartache that comes with that. Lindsie shares some very personal things which leads her to finding true acceptance and everything she longed for along the way. Please send me a message if there’s someone you’d like to have share their …

Listen as we dive into the first episode of a podcast designed to go beyond the soundbite and into the lives of regular people, each with their own stories of a life changed by an encounter with God. Our first guest is a South African woman I met about three years ago named Vuyiswa, who I observed to be an amazing woman of God, loving wife and a de…