Joni Boyd

2 weeks ago | ultra106five.com | Joni Boyd |Russ Matthews |Mike Crooks

By: Joni BoydHave you ever had a loved one go to prison? Life behind prison walls is not only tough for the person incarcerated – but it’s also really tough for loved ones on the outside. Jo Giles’ partner was imprisoned, and she generously shared some of her experiences in our interview. “Everything is dehumanising for him especially – but for anyone involved, you’re immediately considered either a victim or less than,” she said.

Jan 24, 2025 | ultra106five.com | Tania Harris |Joni Boyd

By: Tania HarrisIt’s the most common question I am asked… how do you know it’s God? At God Conversations, we teach a threefold process of testing based on the most significant God conversation of the early church and two thousand years of church tradition: Peter’s vision of the unclean food. Peter’s story highlights three questions we can ask of any experience: Would Jesus say this? Is someone else saying this? And are spiritual signs following this?

Jan 24, 2025 | ultra106five.com | Russ Matthews |Joni Boyd

By: Russ Matthews Have you ever watched a film that touches your soul, and you cannot completely put your finger on why? We Live in Time is one of those experiences that show the messiness and unexpected beauty of tragedies that come into our lives in different ways. Josh Crowley’s (Brooklyn) non-linear tale of love in this modern world manages to showcase the exceptional talents of Andrew Garfield (Spiderman, tick, tick… BOOM) and Florence Pugh (Oppenheimer).

Jan 16, 2025 | 96five.com | Joni Boyd

By: Joni Boyd This year, Aboriginal Sunday is on January 19. In response to Aboriginal Christian Leader William Cooper’s original call to the Australian church, Aboriginal Sunday is an opportunity “for continuing the journey of walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.”This year, the theme is “defiant hope”, and churches and faith communities are invited to take part, with help from free resources supplied by Common Grace.

Jan 15, 2025 | ultra106five.com | Joni Boyd

By: GOOD The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have brought unprecedented devastation to the region, marking a tragic start to 2025. The Palisades Fire, which began on January 7, has rapidly consumed vast areas, making it the most destructive in the city’s history. Here in Australia we’re no stranger to devastating fires and understand all too well the long-lasting impact on communities. Our hearts go out to those being affected.