Oct 28, 202641 minS1
Joshua Dennis was lost for 5 days in an abandonded cave without any food or water - his discovery and survival are miraclous! Clayton hears from Joshua over 3 decades later as he reflects on the experience, what it has...
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Towards Understanding
Hosted by Clayton Bjelan · religion · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Towards Understanding is a full-length feature interview radio program hosted by Clayton Bjelan. The show contains a mix of interviews based around the understanding and living out of Christian faith and those just doing remarkable things in our world. It focuses on three key groups of people - The Known, The Overcomer and The Unknown.89.9 | TheLight | PositiveMedia | LightFM | Melbourne
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What is Towards Understanding about?
Towards Understanding is a full-length feature interview radio program hosted by Clayton Bjelan. The show contains a mix of interviews based around the understanding and living out of Christian faith and those just doing remarkable things in our world.
Who hosts Towards Understanding?
Towards Understanding is hosted by Clayton Bjelan. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
What has Towards Understanding covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Joshua Dennis | Author of Power & Light and Inspiration Behind the Film Faith of Angels" (28 October 2026, 41 minutes), "Rochelle Courtena - Share the Dignity Founder" (25 October 2026, 26 minutes), and "David & Alicia Lloyd | When Faith Costs More Than You Ever Imagined" (22 October 2026, 40 minutes).
How often does Towards Understanding publish?
Towards Understanding publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Towards Understanding?
Booking probability for Towards Understanding is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Towards Understanding requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Towards Understanding's contact route on record: verified email.
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Clayton Bjelan hosts Towards Understanding, a religion podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #245
Rochelle Courtena - Share the Dignity Founder
Oct 25, 202626 minS1What happens when you see a problem and decide you can no longer ignore it? Rochelle Courtenay joins Clayton to share the story behind Share the Dignity, the national charity she founded after learning that many women...
- Oct 22, 202640 minS1
What happens when a life's calling leads through both extraordinary joy and unimaginable heartbreak? David and Alicia Lloyd join Clayton to reflect on decades of ministry in Haiti, the communities they have served, and...
Oct 18, 202634 minS1How do you keep going when the life you know disappears overnight? Daniella Kafouris joins Clayton to share the devastating moment her three-year-old daughter was diagnosed with cancer and the journey that followed...
- Oct 14, 202635 minS1
What makes a story endure long after the people who lived it are gone? Anthony D'Ambrosio joins Clayton to discuss the extraordinary life of Maximilian Kolbe, the Franciscan priest who gave his life for another prisoner...
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Sep 16, 202633 minS1Dementia affects hundreds of thousands of Australians and touches the lives of countless families, yet many misconceptions remain about what it is and how best to respond. Professor Henry Brodaty AO joins Clayton to...
Episode #239
Gennelle Guzman-McMillan | The Last Survivor
Sep 13, 202612 minS1As the world marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Clayton revisits his conversation with Gennelle Guzman-McMillan, the last known survivor to be rescued from the rubble of the World Trade Center...
Sep 9, 202628 minS1Who are the people trusted to advise presidents, prime ministers and global leaders? Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks joins Clayton to share insights from conversations with chiefs of staff to some of the world's most...
Sep 6, 202630 minS1Many people experience rejection, but for some, even minor criticism or perceived disapproval can feel overwhelming. Rebecca Challoner joins Clayton to explore Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), discussing its impact...
Episode #236
Daniel Sih : Wise AI
Sep 4, 202635 minS1Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, learn and live, but how do we use these powerful tools wisely? Daniel Sih joins Clayton to explore the opportunities and challenges of AI, the importance of human...
Aug 30, 202637 minS1What happens when life repeatedly takes turns you never wanted and never expected? Vaneetha Rendall Risner joins Clayton to share her journey through disability, grief, loss and an unwanted divorce, reflecting on how...
Aug 26, 202632 minS1Airports are places of reunions, farewells, celebrations and crises, where some of life's most significant moments unfold. Martyn Scrimshaw joins Clayton to share what years of chaplaincy at Melbourne Airport have...
Aug 23, 202628 minS1One in seven Christians around the world experiences persecution for their faith, yet many Australian Christians know little about what life is like for believers living under pressure. Nathan Holland joins Clayton to...
Episode #232
Susan McLean | Growing Up Digital
Aug 19, 202637 minS1The internet has opened up incredible opportunities for young people, but it has also introduced new challenges for parents and families. Susan McLean joins Clayton to discuss the realities of growing up in a digital...
Episode #231
Ian Reilly | Culture, Context and Life Change
Aug 16, 202634 minS1Sometimes the experiences that shape us most are the ones we never planned. Ian Reilly joins Clayton to reflect on how a teaching opportunity in Samoa transformed his understanding of culture, community and compassion...
Aug 9, 202633 minS1What happens after the initial shock begins to fade after a crisis, but life still doesn't feel normal again? Adriel Booker joins Clayton to discuss the often-overlooked season between crisis and recovery, exploring...
- Aug 5, 202639 minS1
Clayton spoke to Shelby Abbott is an author and campus minister. Shelby spoke about his book, Why We're Feeling Lonely (and What We Can Do About It , which explores common causes of loneliness among young adults...
- Aug 2, 202645 minS1
How do culture, politics and faith influence one another? Historian, and author of 'Jesus and John Wayne', Kristin Kobes Du Mez joins Clayton to explore the forces that shape religious communities, the relationship...
Jul 29, 202632 minS1What does it mean to truly belong? Anna Dombkins joins Clayton to explore adoption, family and the life-changing impact of giving children a place to call home. Drawing on her family's own adoption journey, Anna...
Jul 26, 202634 minS1Modern slavery can feel like a problem from another era, yet millions of people around the world remain trapped in trafficking, forced labour and exploitation. Peter Williams joins Clayton to discuss the realities of...
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David Lloyd
Steward for Cook County Forest Preserves, Food & Drink Wales Industry Board
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Susan McLean
Cyber Safety Solutions
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Robert Rogers
senior advisor of food safety and regulations, IMPECT
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Nikki Lee
RN, BSN, MS, Mother of 2, Grandmother of 2, ANLC, IBCLC, CIMI, CST (cert.appl.), RYT500, Nine Zero One Salon
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