The Inspiration Project

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Pastor Kelly Lohrke, pastor of The Cure Church in Kansas City. They discuss Pastor Kelly’s difficult upbringing, growing up on the gang streets of East LA, why Pastor Kelly got into drugs, how long he was a drug addict, why he used to rob people, how God saved him, his miraculous transformation to serving God, what burning your ships means for Christians, why more Christians should strive to serve God more, how Pastor Kelly became a Pastor and the birth of The Cure Church. Episode SummaryPastor Kelly’s difficult family upbringing Growing up on the gang streets of East LA Why Pastor Kelly got into drugs How long he was a drug addict for Why Pastor Kelly used to Rob peopleHow God saved him from a drug overdose His Miraculous transformation from drug addict to Pastor What Burning Your Ships means for Christians Why more Christians should strive to serve God moreThe Birth of The Cure Church  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Terry Crews wife Rebecca Crews. They discuss Rebecca’s upbringing from a very small town in Gary, Indiana, how Rebecca became a Christian, meeting her husband Terry Crews, dealing with and beating Breast cancer, why Rebecca wanted to be a minister, musician, actor and author, how God has led Rebecca and Terry during the toughest moments, how God has proven Himself time and time again in Rebecca’s life, entering into Hollywood for the first time, dealing with instant fame and how to overcome significant marital trauma with the Grace of God.Episode SummaryWhat it’s like being married to Terry CrewsMeeting Terry for the first time Rebecca’s upbringing in the small town of Gary, Indiana How Rebecca became a Christian Dealing with and beating Breast Cancer Why Rebecca wanted to be a minister, musician, actor, author and business womanHow God has led Rebecca and Terry during the toughest of moments How God has proven Himself time and time again in Rebecca’s life Entering into Hollywood for the first time How Rebecca has dealt with fame How To overcome significant martial trauma with the Grace of God Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Pastor Doug Wilson about the discipline of a life filled with learning, what a reformed evangelical theologian believes, whether the titles of pastor, apologist, evangelist are equal, how Doug became a Christian, how God lead him towards his current career path, why Doug joined the Navy, growing up in an evangelical home, whether Doug found anything about God or His teachings that didn’t quite add up, meeting a young Guru Maharaji, debating and being friends with renowned atheist Christopher Hitchins, understanding the moral destructiveness of postmodernism and whether Darwin’s theories were right.Episode SummaryHow to become a more disciplined life long learner What a reformed evangelical theologian believes and why Whether the titles of pastor, apologist, evangelist are equal or different How Doug became a Christian How God lead Doug towards his current career path Why Doug joined the Navy Growing up in an evangelical home Whether Doug found anything about God or His teachings that didn’t quite add upMeeting a young Guru Maharaji and what he learned from him Debating and being friends with renowned atheist Christopher Hitchins Understanding the moral destructiveness of postmodernism Were any of Darwin's theories right Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to music artist Riley Clemmons about becoming famous at a young age. They discuss what it’s like to grow up in a talented musical Christian family, becoming a Christian and choosing to serve God through music. Riley considers how to handle fame with humility and grace, how to find your purpose in life and when Riley knew that music was her life’s calling. Riley also discusses why going through hard times will lead you to where you need to be and how Riley’s parents felt about her going through the hardships of the Christian music industry.Episode SummaryWhat it’s like growing up in a talented musical Christian familyBecoming a Christian at a young ageWhy Riley chose to serve God with her musicHow to handle fame and rejection with humility and graceHow to find your purpose in lifeWhen Riley knew that music was her life’s callingWhy going through hard times will lead you to where you need to beHow Riley’s parents felt about her going through the hardships of the Christian music industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Pastor Mark Varughese the founder and senior leader of Kingdomcity about the humble origins of Kingdomcity, why Mark left Australia to start a church in Malaysia, Mark’s “burning bush” experience, how can someone have a deep understanding of faith, how Mark became a Christian, walking away from a law career to pursue a life dedicated to Jesus, having a crisis of identity and what that taught Mark about Jesus, we are all ordinary but have an extraordinary God, understanding the phrase, “God willing” and what that means and how Mark’s years as a lawyer prepared him for life as a pastor. Episode SummaryWhy Mark left Australia to start a church in Malaysia Mark’s “burning bush” experience How someone is able to have a deep understanding of faith How Mark became a Christian Walking away from a law career to pursue a life dedicated to JesusHaving a Crisis of identity and what that taught Mark about Jesus The meaning of we are all ordinary people but we serve an extraordinary God Understanding the phrase, “God willing” How Mark’s years as a lawyer prepared him for life as a pastor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to best-selling author Derrick Kinney about the importance of money, how to manage money well, how Christians should view money, how to help young people manage their money well, how Derrick has been able to make money easy to understand, how Derrick became a Christian, why he’s interested in finance and why he wants to help people get more money, why money isn’t bad but in fact good, why some Christians believe money is evil, and Simple Teen Success. Episode SummaryHow Christians should view money How to manage money well How Derrick became a ChristianThe importance of money How to help young people manage their money well How Derrick has been able to make money easy to understand Why Derrick became interested in finance and why he wants to help people get more money Why money isn’t bad but good and why you need more of it Why some Christians believe money is evil Simple Teen Success - Setting up your child for a bright financial future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Australian Lawyer, commentator, Preacher and former head of the Australian Christian Lobby now CEO of Answers in Genesis, Martyn Iles about the issues surrounding the Israel Folau comments, dealing with the difficult question of, “Do gay people go to hell?” on ABC Q&A, why he moved to America, his time with The Australian Christian Lobby, how Martyn became a Christian, navigating his calling to serve God early in life, why he chose to become a lawyer, why Martyn decided to start preaching the Gospel on social media, how Christians should deal with the new anti-Christian propaganda being pushed today, why we are living through the book of Daniel today and seeking the providence of God today. Episode SummaryDealing with the issues surrounding the Israel Folau comments Why Martyn left Australia to move to America and become the CEO of Answers in Genesis How Martyn was able to navigate the difficult question of, “Do gay people go to hell?” on ABC Q&AMartyn’s time with the Australian Christian Lobby How Martyn became a Christian Navigating his calling to serve God early in his life and why he chose to become a LawyerWhy Martyn decided to preach the Gospel on Social Media How Christians should deal with the new anti-Christian propaganda being pushed today Why we are living through the book of Daniel today What seeking the providence of God looks like today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Rumbi Mabambe executive officer of the Chain Reaction Foundation in the Mount Druitt Learning Ground about how Rumbi got involved with Chain Reaction Foundation, What life was like growing up in Zimbabwe to then coming to live in Australia, life as an Immigrant, giving children in disadvantaged homes better opportunities to thrive, helping children feel like they are able to do and be more than they think, how to help children who struggle with their identity and how Rumbi continues to find strength to show up for disadvantaged children in tough situations.Episode SummaryHow Rumbi became a Christian How Rumbi got involved with Chain Reaction Foundation in the Mount Druitt Learning Ground Growing up in Zimbabwe and then coming to Australia as an Immigrant Giving children in disadvantaged homes better opportunities to thrive Helping children feel like they are “Able” to do and be more than they think How to help children who struggle with their identity How Rumbi continues to find strength to show up for disadvantaged children in tough communities and households Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Dr. Owen Strachan about the current war on men. They discuss what led Dr. Strachan into ministry, how he became a Christian, what it means to be a biblical man, why men are under attack in today’s culture, why Toxic masculinity is actually a toxic idea, where and how the war on men began, what it would take to fix this issue in society today, how Dr. Strachan would answer a modern feminist who disagrees there is a war on men, and What does Dr. Strachan mean by the notion of re enchanting the world.Episode SummaryThe current war on menWhy men are under attack in today’s cultureWhere and how the war on men beganWhat is means to be a biblical man and why that’s importantWhy toxic masculinity is actually a toxic ideaWhat it would take to fix the war on menHow Dr. Strachan would answer a modern feminist who disagrees there is a war on menWhat does Dr. Strachan mean by the notion of re enchanting the world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to former Premier of New South Wales Mike Baird about modeling good Christian leadership. They discuss why Mike decided to enter into politics, how he became the 44th Premier of New South Wales, what the job involved, The Lindt Cafe Siege and the responsibility to look after the families and communities impacted, how Mike became a Christian, why faith has played an important role in Mike’s life and career, Mike’s new role as CEO of HammondCare, and the contrast between public service vs private service.Episode SummaryHow to model good Christian leadership in lifeWhy Mike decided to enter into politicsHow Mike became the 44th Premier of New South WalesWhat being Premier involved and the pressures the job carried with itThe Lindt Cafe Siege, how Mike was able to look after all those impactedHow Mike became a ChristianWhy Faith has played an important role in Mike’s life and careerMike’s new role as CEO of HammondCareThe contrast between public service vs private service. Is there a difference? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Dr Chris Watkin about his latest book Biblical Critical Theory. They also discuss why Dr Watkin studies medieval languages in French and German, how Dr Watkin became a Christian after growing up a “happy Atheist”, The intellectual critique about Christianity being just about blind faith, choosing to see meaning in the face of anguish instead of nihilisim, whether Dr Watkin believes tackling big ideas and concepts is God’s chosen commission for his life and how critical theory is appropriately applied to the Bible. Episode SummaryWhat Biblical Critical Theory is about How Dr Watkin became a Christian after being a “Happy Atheist”. Why Dr Watkin studied medieval languages in French and German The intellectual critique about Christianity being just about blind faith Why Dr Watkin chose to see meaning in the face of anguish instead of nihilism Whether Dr Watkin believes tackling big ideas and concepts is God’s chosen commission for his life How critical theory is appropriately applied to the bible  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to CEO of Destiny Rescue Paul Mergard about the harsh realities of Human Trafficking, how Paul got involved with Destiny Rescue and Human Trafficking, why Human Trafficking is such a major problem, how Destiny Rescue helps to end Human Trafficking, whether Human Trafficking will ever end, how Paul became a Christian, how faith plays an important role for Paul when dealing with Human Trafficking, and how Paul reconciles his faith with God and the abuse of Children. Episode SummaryThe harsh realities of Human Trafficking Why Human Trafficking exists How Human Trafficking has become a multi-billion dollar industry How Paul got involved with Destiny Rescue How Destiny Rescue helps to save kids and end Human Trafficking Whether Human Trafficking will ever end How Paul became a Christian How Paul reconciles his faith with God and the abuse of ChildrenWARNING: This episode contains highly sensitive information about child sex trafficking. Listener discretion is advised.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Emeritus Professor Nigel Biggar about what attracted him to an academic life, why books became an important part of Nigel’s life, what captured him about History, why Nigel went from studying history to ethics and morality instead, How Nigel became a Christian, the deep existential question about what draws you to faith, religion and God, How Nigel sees the sea of humanity wrestling with this idea about what is right what is ethical and what is moral, wars and religion, Colonialism and the West, And why the West should be grateful for Colonialism.Episode SummaryWhat captured Nigel about History Why Nigel went from Studying History to ethics and morality instead What attracted Nigel to an Academic life Why books became an important part of Nigel’s life How Nigel became a Christian The deep existential question about what draws people to faith, religion and God How Nigel sees humanity wrestling with the ideas of what is ethical and what is moral Wars and Religion Colonialism and The West Why the West should be grateful for Colonialism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Dr Vishal Mangalwadi founder and president of Revelation Movement about why the Indian Government tried to kill Vishal and his wife, why they had to flee their home in India, whether the bible is under threat in today’s culture, the arrival of Christianity in India, how Christianity shaped Indian society and the rest of the world, the current crisis of gender identity as being a type of new sexual revolution, and much more.Episode SummaryWhy The Indian Government tried to kill Vishal and his wifeWhy they had to flee their home in India Whether the bible is under threat in today’s culture The arrival of Christianity in India How Christianity shaped Indian culture and society and the rest of the world The current gender identity as being a type of new third sexual revolution What is a woman? And why it’s such a controversial question Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Dr Georgia Purdom, a Molecular Genetics professor who works for Answers in Genesis. They discuss the idea of Conservative vs Liberal ways of thinking about the world, what led Georgia to earn her PhD in Science, how she came to faith, how Molecular Biology and Science prove the Creation story to be true, the danger of scientism, what role sciences play in our world, understanding how unique we all are and how genetic code reveals how we are created in the image of God.Episode SummaryConservative vs Liberal ways of thinking about the world What led Georgia to earn her PhD in Science How she came to faithHow Molecular Biology and Science prove the Creation story to be true The danger of scientism What role does science play in our world Understanding how unique we all are How our genetic code reveals that we are created in the image of God Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Eric Agyeman about his life growing up and being bullied in primary school, how he dealt with the bullying, facing the challenges of identity, how growing up in a Christian home helped Eric navigate the bullying, deciding to join a gang in order to fit in, turning his life around for Christ and working with the youth in schools across Australia.Episode SummaryWhat it was like for Eric to be teased and racially bullied in primary school Why Eric joined a gang How Eric dealt with the racial bullying Growing up in a Christian home How Eric accepted Christ as his Saviour Facing the significant challenges of identity Why Eric works with young people todayThe power of Prayer & how it’s changed Eric’s life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Reverend Kiran Skariah (also known as PastorSKAR) about his ministry witnessing to the online gaming community, why Kiran started his online gaming ministry, whether there is a typical gamer he’s trying to reach, how to establish a connection with a young person online, how he’s been able to spread the gospel to a unique community of about 100,000, and whether Kiran sees himself as a pastor or missionary.Episode SummaryStarting SKAR ministries to the online gaming community How to reach 3.2 billion gamers with the gospel Whether there is a typical gamer or a broad community he’s trying to reachHow to establish a connection with a young person online Are there any boundaries with online gaming and sharing the gospel Whether Kiran sees himself as a pastor or missionary Why Kiran wants to reach the gaming community specifically Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to author, speaker and broadcaster Sheridan Voysey about his career in broadcasting, what lead him to working for the BBC, becoming a Christian at 19, how being a DJ helped him with his use of language, the differences between entertainment and analytical communication and what to do when life doesn’t go according to plan.Episode SummaryWhen Sheridan realised that words were something that excited him enough to pursue a career in broadcasting and writing.Becoming a Christian at age 19, and realising that winning the 1990 DMC DJ mixing championships wasn’t fulfiling and rather lonely.Why school wasn’t a great experience for Sheridan.How being a DJ helped Sheridan with the use of language.The differences between entertainment and analytical types of communication.Exploring the conception of our humanity and our sense of responsibility that we have in the moment when life doesn’t go according to plan.Understanding what it means to be a human that goes through hardship.Does Sheridan believe that having plans are a good thing or are they inherently problematic and whether they lead to disappointment.Dealing with the disappointment of not being able to have kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to director, writer and actor Jason Perini about what attracted him to the entertainment industry, being comfortable with the unknowns of acting jobs, finding work life balance, what school life was like for Jason, the time he became aware that he needed God, the role of entertainment in the Church and what it means to entertain people.Episode SummaryHow to respond to the unknowns in life What attracted Jason to the entertainment industry What school life was like for Jason Growing up in a Christian home and when Jason realised his need for Christ What it means to entertain people Understanding the nature of people through storytelling The different expressions of entertainment The role of entertainment in the Church Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Mark A. Hadley, a professional journalist who has been writing for over 30+ years. They talk about his early life, why Mark wanted to do something significant, stories being a big part of his childhood and how they impacted him, when the Gospel story became personal for Mark, the power of stories, how even in fictional stories there needs to be an element of truth told, and how God is the ultimate storyteller. Episode SummaryWhy Mark wanted to do something significant with his life. Growing up being surrounded by stories and how that impacted Mark’s view of life. When the Gospel story became part of Mark’s story. God is the ultimate storyteller and why that’s important to understand. The idea that there is still an element of truth to fictional stories. How Mark’s English teacher inspired him to become a journalist. The power of story and why they can be so moving.The current meta-narrative for Christians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.