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Life FM Gippsland Radio Interviews
Regular Interviews are broadcast from 7am & 4pm every Friday during the year.
"Gippsland Extra with Deb Bye"
Deb's theme music is The Victory Song from the Album: Breath of Life
by Peter Stacey -used with Permission
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16th July
Cyber Bullying Info Evening listen now
Gippsland Grammar is taking a pro active approach to Cyber Bullying and have invited Australia’s foremost expert in the area of cyber safety and young people, Susan McLean to speak at a FREE information evening on Thursday 5th Au at 7:30pm in Garnsey Hall, McGee St Sale. Deb speaks with Vice Principal at Gippsland Grammar Senior School Jan Henry
Old Bibles Display listen now
Deb speaks with the private collector of ancient Bibles who has graciously allowed these treasures to be displayed in Traralgon.
The display of these rare texts will be at the Traralgon Seventh Day Adventist Church, 50 Stuart St, Traralgon on Sat 17th Jul from 1.00-3.00pm. All inquiries are warmly welcomed by Delrae, who may be contacted on 5174 5797
Gippsland Women’s Health Service listen now
Deb chats with Alma Reis about dental health
9th July
Catholic Apology listen now
Last Sunday Catholic Archbishop Denis Hart delivered a "sincere and unreserved" apology to victims of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.
So what does that mean for us here in Gippsland?
Deb put that question to the current Bishop of the Sale Catholic Diocese Bishop Christopher Prowse.
Each state in Australia has a Professional Standards Resource Group, established to handle complaints of sexual abuse within the Church. The contact number for Victoria is 1800 816 030.
You can view Bishop Coffey’s statement online
Motor Sport Chaplain listen now
Life FM's Randell Green caught up with Daryl Clark, one of 50 chaplains to motor sports in Australia and asked him what does the work of a motor sports chaplain entail.
If you would like to hear more from Daryl Clark he will be speaking at Reality Christian Fellowship, 35 Larnach Rd Traralgon this Sunday 11th July @ 9.30am.
Sports Chaplaincy Australia
25th June
Apple for the Teacher listen now
Deb speaks with Merrick Brewer, winner of the NEiTA 2009 ASG National Teaching Award for Innovation – from Chairo Christian School
Traralgon Family Fellowship listen now
Rob Archer from the Traralgon Family Fellowship
This Sunday they’ll be meeting at their new location - Flinders Christian Community College in Traralgon (Just down the end of Liddiard Rd). The service starts at 4pm and will be followed by a relaxed dinner.
The bike ride tomorrow leaves tomorrow morning from 3 Esler St Traralgon at 10am riding from Mirboo Nth to Boolara
For more info call Rob on 5176 0718
traralgonfamilyfellowship@hotmail.com
Everlife listen now
Deb speaks with Sarah and Amber – two of the three sisters who make music together as Everlife
18th June
Compliments of Gus listen now
Deb speaks with Justin Michael from Compliments of Gus
11th June
Christian Farmer’s Camp listen now
Deb talks with Ken about the Christian Farmers Camp being held from 18th – 20th June. The theme for the weekend is "From One Man to Another".
Speakers include
- Robin Pocklington who has been involved with evangelism and church planting in the Philippines
- Steven Hobbs who has diversified his farming practice and now produces bio-diesel on farm
- Phillip Comans will be speaking about his recent visit to Uganda where his daughter Emily works as a volunteer with ISA Care 4 Kids
- Station Manager of Life FM Gippsland Deb Bye will be talking about the ministry of Christian Radio in Gippsland.
For more information or to obtain a Registration Form contact Ken on 03 5664 2383
Chairo Open Day listen now
Deb speaks with Principal of Life FM sponsor Chairo Christian School Rob Bray about
- Opening of new buildings at Pakenham Campus - 16 July
Open Day and ten year reunion of the third group to go through Chairo - 17 July
Drouin Senior School production (The Wizard of Oz) at Arts Centre Warragul 5-7 August.
Call 5625 4600 for more info
Leprosy Mission Visit listen now
Shane Peck speaks about his trip to Nepal last week visiting some of the projects being run by The Leprosy Mission Australia.
GWHS - Acne listen now
Acne is something almost everyone has to deal with at some time in their lives…but are we doing the right things? Deb found out when she spoke with Alma Reis from the Gippsland Women's Health Service.
4th June
Hawk Nelson listen now
Life FM's Randell Green chats with Jason Dunn, lead singer for Hawk Nelson
check out the band's website
28th May
Mission Travel Giving Back listen now
The old saying “there’s no such thing as a free lunch...” rang in my ears as I read about a Christian travel agency - Mission Travel
Deb talks with Lisa Scerri from Mission Travel – who are planning to give away $100,000 in grants to Christian organisations, churches and individuals.
Grants of $5,000 and $10,000 are available – Applications can be completed online up to midnight (EST) 24 June 2010 – apply now
Authentic Manhood listen now
The Quest for Authentic Manhood is a 10 week study to empower men to identify and work through negative influences from the past while building a bolder, more accurate picture of manhood for the future.
Michael Rowell from Sale City Church explains…
The course will be held at East Gippsland TAFE - Farmtech – Aerodrome Rd, Sale on Wednesdays from 14th July to 15th Sep at 7.00pm.
Places are limited, so if you are interested give Michael a call on 0448 481 333 for more details. Weekly schedule
1 The state of manhood today
2 The first step to Authentic Manhood: Looking Back
3 The second step to Authentic Manhood: "Unpacking"
4 Dad’s influence on our manhood
5 Mum’s influence our manhood
6 Man’s heart wound
7 An accurate definition of manhood
8 A man and his wife
9 Fathers and their children
10 Graduation night
Vita Adams with Randell Green listen now
We sent Randell Green along to the Easterfest Sideshow concert and he was able to talk with new talent out of Melbourne Vita Adam.
And you can see the video clip for Vita’s new single Turn It Up on You Tube. Keep an eye out for Life FM’s Randell Green who is in the back ground of the video clip in the first 10 seconds. But don’t tell him you saw him or it might go to his head!
Vita Adam Turn It Up - check it out on Life FM’s Facebook - Lifefm Gippsland
21st May
Ethics In The Classroom listen now
Christian Ethics Action Group Saltshakers spokesperson Jenny Stokes talks with Deb about concerns that an secular based ethics program is being trialed in some NSW schools as an alternative to Special religious Education (SRE).
The program :INSIGHT: Religion vs. Ethics will screen on SBS Tuesday, 25 May @ 7.30pm
GWHS - Immunisation listen now
Gippsland Women’s Health Service Community Nurse talks with Deb about immunization and how to stay informed.
Special Kids? Awesome Kids! listen now
Debbie Baker is the mother of 3 special needs children that have a cocktail of needs, including High Functioning Autism, Learning disability and ADHD.
Through this journey with her family, her struggle with depression, Debbie felt led to write it all down and highlight how God helped her achieve victory in her darkest of trials.
The result is a very practical little book titled Special Kids? Awesome Kids.
The book is available at most good bookstores or online
14th May - no program
7th May
Heart Week listen now
Deb speaks with Heart Foundation CEO Kathy Bell about the warning signs for heart attack and how to respond.
Chairo Open Day - listen now
Chairo Christian School Principal Rob Bray talks to Deb about Open Week – the final Day Saturday from 10am till 2pm….
Chairo Christian School is a Life FM sponsor.
The Little Heart - listen now
Deb talks with author Susanne McQuie who has written a delightful children’s book that follows the journey of a little heart as it desperately tries to find its way out of the city of the dirty hearts….
The Little Heart website
GCASA Crisis Care - listen now
CEO of GCASA Fiona Boyle talks with Deb about crisis care in Gippsland.
Our Coffee Club prize for April was …Hillsong Special Edition CD/DVD – Faith.Hope.Love – donated by station sponsor New Beginnings Christian Bookshop in Leongatha….and the winner is…Trish from Sale
30th April
No show today while Deb is on leave.
23rd April
No show today while Deb is on leave.
16th April - listen now
SES Storm Warnings listen now
Next week is Storm Safe Week. Deb speaks with Community Education Officer with the SES, Anna Larkin.
For more info call Anna on 0437 241 283.
Romeo & Juliet listen now
The Shakespeare on the River Festival is gearing up in Stratford and the community play this year is Romeo and Juliet.
Deb speaks with musical director Niamh Hassett, Matt Bullers (Romeo) and the director, Steve Dwyer.
For more information and bookings, contact The Stratford Courthouse Theatre, 10.30am till 5pm, Thursday to Monday. Phone 5145 6790.
Dove Awards Preview listen now
Last week we heard the first installment of Randell Green’s Dove Award predictions - this week he's back with more!
9th April - listen now
Great Aussie Camp Out listen now
Adam Wake, Manager at the Licola Lions Wilderness Village, is getting excited about the very first National Great Aussie Camp Out that’s been organised for Sat 17th April.
What better spot than Licola to pitch a tent and enjoy the great outdoors!
To register for the camp-out - and maybe win a prize! - go to the official web-site.
Please also ring Licola on 5148 8791 to let them know numbers.
Dove Awards Preview listen now
About this time of year Randell Green gets very excited as the Dove Award nominees are announced. This week he's put together a preview of some of the nominees...
Compliments of Gus with RG listen now
This week Randell caught up with Melbourne band Compliments of Gus.
The Brave, the new radio single from the bands latest recording 'Seasoned', is climbing the charts and you can hear the nations Top 30 Christian songs every week on Life FM on The Rock Across Australia 10am Saturdays with a repeat @ 8pm.
The Newsboys with RG listen now
Randell also caught up with Newsboys keyboardist Jeff Frankenstein.
To download, for free, the Newsboys new single Born Again you can go to their website.
2nd April
No show this week for Good Friday. Happy Easter from everyone at Life FM!
26th March - listen now
How to Drug Proof Your Kids listen now
The How to Drug Proof Your Kids® program from Focus on the Family trains local facilitators to run the program. The Sale Baptist Church has seen the benefit of such a program and Jacquie Postlethwaite is one of those trained.
‘How to Drug Proof Your Kids’ is a program to be held at Sale Baptist Church during Term Two 2010, and will run for 6 consecutive Thursday evenings, beginning 15th April.
For more information about this program or to book a place - contact the church office on 5143 2727
Partly-funded places are available for the first 30 participants.
BHC Easter listen now
Belgrave Heights is the place to be this Easter – find out How Great is Our God. CEO of Belgrave Heights Conventions Bert Guy says this is the 59th Easter Convention!
The first session starts 10:30am Good Friday.
Coffee Club Winner
Marching on through March, our Coffee Club prize for this month is a beautiful coffee mug with a Faith theme, donated by station sponsor New Beginnings Christian Bookshop in Leongatha.
And the winner is...Rob from Trafalgar! Congratulations!
Light & Life - Easter Light & Life Downloads
Here’s something a bit different from the Salvation Army’s Light and Life.
19th March - listen now
Habitat For Humanity listen now
Deb thought Habitat for Humanity was something that only operated in third world countries, so she tracked down the chairman of the fundraising committee, Steve Pascoe, to find out what’s happening here in our backyard – it’s really exciting!
If you’d like to find out more phone 5622 1732.
SCMA listen now
Life FM also received 2 finalist awards in the SCMA X Awards held in Wangaratta. Deb spoke with SCMA's Ray Hazen, who explains what SCMA is and does.
Listen to Life FM's nominated clips here!
Gippsland Women’s Health Service listen now
Alma Reis, the Nursing Educator from the Gippsland Women's Health Service, is very excited about a new project.
12th March - listen now
Creation Ministries: Countering the Rise of Atheism listen now
Deb speaks with Managing Director of Creation Ministries International, Dr Carl Wieland, about the CMI seminar 'Countering the Rise of Atheism' which will be held on Sunday afternoon at Life Ministries Centre at Chirnside Park, 2.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Formal sessions finish at 5.30 pm, then a Q and A panel.
As a bonus for 'early birds' the Darwin documentary 'The Voyage that Shook the World' will be shown at 1pm. Speakers are Dr Don Batten, Dr Carl Wieland and Dr Jonathan Sarfati - they'll cover topics such as 'Evolution: the key to unbelief' and 'Evolution: no first cell, and not enough time'.
GCASA: Sisters Day Out & Koorie Youth Forum listen now
The Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault is not just a counselling service. They are also involved in community education and training. GCASA CEO Fiona Boyle says the agency will be involved with 3 events coming up in Gippsland next week:
Mon 15th
Counselling Network Meeting with Dealing with Trauma Training – call GCASA for more info 5134 3922.
Tues 16th
Sister’s Day Out 9.30 am – 3.30 pm at the Lake Tyers Community Centre, Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust, Rules Road, Lake Tyers.
For more info call the Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service on 1800 105 303.
Fri 19th
Koorie Youth Justice in Lakes Entrance.
The 2 Steves listen now
Last Friday we began a 36 hour live non-sleeping fundraiser we called Sleepless In the Studio – you may have heard some of it. Randell and Sarah stayed awake for 36 hours and the final tally for our fundraiser is $22,042.73 – a fantastic effort and much needed funds to keep us on air. You can still donate by the way, just call the office on 5143 0355 or click here.
Steve Messer and Steve Camp from Steve Messer’s Strange Country with Randell Green recorded live in the Life FM studio last Friday as part of the Sleepless In the Studio fundraiser – check out the photos!
5th March - NO SHOW
Sleepless In The Studio
No Gippsland Extra today, as Randell and Sarah have taken over the studio for our Sleepless In The Studio fundraiser! Deb will be back next week.
26th February - listen now
Church Merge listen now
Earlier this year a decision was made to unite the Morwell Baptist Church and Morwell Gospel Chapel and this Sunday there will be a special service to celebrate that uniting. Deb caught up with one of the elders of the newly formed Christian Community Church, Rob Archer, and asked why they had decided to merge...
The service will be held 10am this Sunday at the McDonald St worship centre in Morwell. For more information you can call Rob on 0408 513 566.
World Day of Prayer listen now
Lisa Watson – the Australian National coordinator of KYB talks about the World Day of Prayer.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER – Friday 5th March
Bunyip: 10.30am at St Thomas’s Anglican Church with speaker Canon Graeme MacRobb, followed by lunch.
Drouin: 2.30pm at Christchurch Anglican with speaker Mrs Anne Connelly followed by afternoon tea.
Neerim South: 11.00am at St Ignatius Catholic Church with speaker Mrs Margaret Mooney, followed by lunch.
Warragul: 10.00am at Christian Family Centre, 7 Tarwin St, with speaker Pastor Jean Leak, followed by morning tea.
Yarragon: 10.00am at St David’s Uniting Church with speaker Rev Sue Jacka, followed by morning tea.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE SERVICES PLEASE CALL BEVERLY ON 5622 1949.
Maffra: St Andrew’s Uniting Church 2.00pm. Guest speaker will be Rev Ivy Goodwin. For more details contact Joan on 5147 2718
Moe: Baptist Church in Fowler St, at 10.00am. Lisa Watson, the Australian Director of KYB (Know Your Bible) studies, will be guest speaker.
Loch: Uniting Church, Roy St, 2.00pm. Afternoon tea will be served after the service.
Traralgon: St James Anglican Church, Grey St, from 10.00-11.00am. Guest Speaker will be Marilyn Obersby.
Paynesville Music Fest listen now
Deb chats with organiser of the Paynesville Music Festival Gerry Ciavarella. It’s all happening in Paynesville this weekend!
The Body Corporate listen now
Deb speaks with CEO of ACE Body Corporate Management and author of the Body Corporate Handbook – Stephen Raff.
19th February - listen now
Consumer Affairs – Buyer Beware! listen now
Deb asks Chris Childs from Consumer Affairs Morwell if it’s rude just to tell door-to-door traders “no” and “have a nice day”.
Cosumer Affairs Victoria are running free building and renovating seminars right across Gippsland, for tradespeople as well as those doing their own renovations:
- Wonthaggi Workmen's Club 23rd February at 3pm or 5:30pm
- Bairnsdale Conference Centre & Italian Club 24th February at 3pm or 5:30pm
- Traralgon Century Inn 25th February 3pm or 5:30pm
You can call 5116 5701 to register or email Chris.
Maffra Carp Comp listen now
The annual Carp Fishing Comp will be held this Sunday at the Port of Maffra. Wendy Crutchfield from the Maffra Angling Club says it’s the club’s main fundraiser and it’s a great family day out!
Sunday from 10am till 2pm at the Port of Maffra. Family tickets $10, Adults $5, and Children Under 10 $2 - these prices include bait.
For more information call 5147 2435.
Sexting listen now
Victorian Magistrate Clive Allsop talks about kind of impact sexting could have on a child’s future.
New 'Porn Harms' Website listen now
Jenny Stokes from Saltshakers talks about a great new resource was launched yesterday. The 'Pornography Harms' website provides a wealth of information about the damage that pornography does to men, women and children.
12th February - listen now
First Love listen now
Katherine Ranga is working on a book to be called FIRST LOVE - containing life changing testimonies from people like you. Your story could spark eternal change for someone else.
Bruthen Blues Festival listen now
The tiny township of Bruthen will be busting at the seams next weekend, Friday 19th to Sunday 21st February, as visitors flood in for the Bruthen Blues and Arts Festival.
Deb chats with Cynthia McStephen.
Gippsland Women’s Health Service listen now
Alma Reis, from the Gippsland Women's Health Service, talks about bullying.
Focus on the Family Movie Review: Dear John
In the lead-up to the weekend of love, Valentine's Day, Focus On The Family's Plugged-In web-site gives us a review of love story, Dear John.
5th February - listen now
My School website listen now
Principal of station sponsor Chairo Christian School, Rob Bray has a very balanced approach to the new government website.
Chaplains and Bullying listen now
With the new school year, it's a time when students have to face up to taunting and bullying again, after the long summer break as National Chaplains Coordinator Karen Danes explains.
Simeon listen now
Deb caught up with Simeon this week to chat about how things how been for him since he went into full time ministry.
You can catch Simeon and band at the Community Church Warragul - Friday February 19th, 7:00 pm at the corner of King & Will St, Warragul.
Focus on the Family Movie Review
This week a review of Robert DeNiro's latest movie, Everbody's Fine, from Focus On The Family's Plugged-In website.
29th January - listen now
The Gettys listen now
Modern hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty talk to Deb about their music and new album – AWAKEN THE DAWN.
Stratford History #3 listen now
Deb takes us on part 3 of her tour of the Stratford Museum, in Hobson St near the Post Office, with historian Linda Barraclough as her guide.
Coffee Club Winner!
This month's Coffee Club prize is a selection of five inspirational DVDs from Heritage HM Entertainment – check out the full lineup on the Coffee Club page.
And the winner this month is – Alison from Stratford! Congratulations!
Plugged In Movie Review - Avatar
Focus On The Family's Plugged-In web-site brings us a family-orientated review of James Cameron's first movie since 'Titanic', the much-hyped Avatar.
22nd January - listen now
HCJB In Haiti listen now
Dale Stagg CEO of HCJB Australia – talks about their “hands on” response to the Haiti crisis.
For further information on HCJB’s response in Haiti contact HCJB Australia on 8720 8000.
New Beginnings listen now
Pat Jackson from station sponsor New Beginnings Christian Bookshop in Leongatha has moved shop! - to 38 Bair Street.
Stratford Museum #2 listen now
Continuing the walk through the museum in Stratford with local historian Linda Barraclough. The museum is in Hobson St near the Post Office.
Focus on the Family Movie Review
Today Focus On The Family's Plugged-In web-site brings us a review of The Fantastic Mr Fox, a movie adaptation of Roald Dahl's loved children's book.
15th January - listen now
Barry McGuire Encore listen now
Randell Green talks with 60's recording artist Barry McGuire.
Stratford Museum Walk #1 listen now
Come for a walk through the Stratford Museum with local historian Linda Barraclough. The museum is in Hobson St near the Post Office.
John Fuller – Focus on the Famliy listen now
Deb speaks with John Fuller - co-presenter of the popular Focus on the Family program with Dr James Dobson. John has a very active blog and of course you can hear John and Dr Dobson every day at 5am and 5pm on Life FM.
Focus on the Family Movie Review
Today we'll hear a review of Disney's new kids' movie, The Princess And The Frog , thanks to the Focus On The Family Plugged-In web-site.
8th January 2010 - listen now
Judith Durham listen now
An encore presentation of our Judith Durham special featuring tracks from her recently released album “Up Close and Personal”.