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TFS Podcast

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Interviews with ex cons, gang members, gang leaders, youth mentors, mental health advocates etc. From across Australia and New Zealand who have inspiring tales of redemption and overcoming the odds.
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Episodes

Former 16 year old stripper | Shania's story

Shania shares her incredible story of redemption. At the age of 6 she was abused, leaving her lost, confused, and angry at the world.Going to a strip club at 16 with a fake ID, she started working there, entering the dark world of "the industry."After a long battle with meth addiction, she finally found God and life has never been the same since.

Feb 19, 202541 min

Black Power MG Brother H | Third generation Black power member

Brother H shares his testimony of overcoming poverty and crime to becoming a positive role model in his community. He is a third generation member of the black power and is leading the way, making positive changes within his gang and in his town of Whakatane.

Jan 23, 202537 min

My testimony - The virgin gangsta

My Testimony is the perfect example of God using ordinary people to do extraordinary things. My struggle with crime, gangs, prison, erectile dysfunction and virginity.

Jan 17, 202540 min

Sydney Deportee Mark Talanoa from East Auckland G.I

Mark Talanoa shares his incredible story of redemption. Originally from Glen Innes he moved to Sydney as a teenager to chase his dreams of being in the NRL. He eventually joined a bikie gang, after which he was incarcerated. Since being deported from Australia he now works with the youth.

Nov 30, 202436 min

Ex Rebels MC national president Jay Hepi

Jay Hepi shares his inspiring true story. After being taken from his family into state care, he climbed to the top of the gang world , becoming a champion kickboxer and university student in the process. After a battle with drug addiction he made a drastic change. He is now working with youth and the Nga Puhi iwi to make the far north a better place for all.

Oct 06, 202436 min

Ex armed robber LJ Torrie | Mum convicted of murder at 5

LJ torrie shares his incredible story. After witnessing his mother unalive someone at the age of 5, his mum went to prison. LJ spent the majority of the rest of his life in and out of prison and institutions.After serving his last prison sentence he has now done the inner healing he always needed and has studied to become a personal trainer, starting his own business Pushing Weight NZ.

Oct 06, 202436 min

Former Bikie Sergeant at arms from Mt Druitt | Ben Salgado

Ben grew up in Mt Druitt western Sydney. After joining a notorious Bikie gang and rising through the ranks , he found himself sitting in prison charged with large commercial supply. After his father died he changed his life and wanted to honour his dads memory. He is now a personal trainer and has his own company Bennys Fit secrets.

Sep 21, 202438 min

Ex Black power member Ripper | Mt Eden prison fight club

Rihari "ripper" Yukich shares his inspiring story of growing up amongst crime and poverty. He went viral after the Mt Eden prison fight club videos surfaced on the internet, in which he fights 5 people one after the other to earn his patch as a gang member. He has now found the Lord and is giving back to the community.

Sep 21, 202440 min

Former Comanchero boss Jay Malkoun

Jay Malkoun shares his story of growing up on the rough streets of Melbourne. After serving 10 years in the notorious Pentridge prison he rose to prominance in the Australian underworld, becoming the state president of the Comancheros MC. After surviving a car bomb explosion, he has now turned his life around and written a book "The Consultant."

Sep 03, 202444 min

REUPLOADED Hells Angels enforcer "Snake" | Youngest member Worldwide

Nekewhenua "Snakey" Wirihana shares his inspiring story of redemption. After moving to Australia as a youth to escape the gang infested streets of Hastings. He went on to become the youngest member of the Hells Angels worldwide, receiving his patch at only 20 years old. After being deported he is now deep involved in Te ao Maori, and has reconnected to his roots, his culture, and his land.

May 09, 202434 min

Ex Mobster from Wairoa Waka Tither

Ex Mobster Waka Tither shares his incredible story of overcoming, poverty, crime, gangs and prison. To becoming a humble servant of Christ. Theme music by The Plowman - Blind : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMzvVArM2e8

Apr 30, 202445 min

Sydney deportee from Bankstown | Nova Lopala "Freedmfit"

Nova Lopala shares his inspiring story of redemption, overcoming the struggles of deportation and gang life to running his own online fitness business where he trains people from all over the world not only physically but mentally as well.

Apr 08, 202442 min

Ex Tongan gang member sentenced to life at 16 | Petani Faavae

Petani shares his inspirational story of redemption. After a hard upbringing on Panama Road, he found himself escaping is harsh upbringing by joining the local street gang. At the age of 16 he was sentenced to life in prison for murder, not long after that he was also charged with a murder behind bars. After years behind bars he realised things needed to change and had an encounter with God. He started opening up and participating in treatment programmes. After being granted parole after almost ...

Mar 08, 202444 min

Sydney deportee Dee "The Lad" from Campbelltown

Daniel Ahsin shares his inspiring story of redemption. After moving to Australia as a child, he pursued a career in Rugby League, being contracted to the West Tigers at the age of `17. After his father died in a bar fight, his life spiralled out of control eventually landing in prison at 23 with a 12 years prison sentence. After being deported he changed his life for the better and became a born again christian, he is now a youth worker employed with the grace foundation.

Feb 10, 202440 min

Ex Mobster Tyrell Karaka from Manurewa

Tyrell Karaka from Manurewa, South Auckland shares his story of redemption. He grew up around criminal activity, drugs and violence, but also excelled in rugby league. Eventually he found himself addicted to drugs and in and out of prison. After serving his most recent prison sentence he has now been out for 3 years. He shares the struggles of changing this life for the better, and how it it has not been an easy journey.

Feb 10, 202433 min

Ex gang member turned rapper | Over a decade behind bars

George Ngaau AKA BLSD one shares his inspiring story of redemption. After growing up amongst crime and gangs he found himself in prison serving 12 years for serious offences. During that time he turned his life around and is now a well known christian rapper spreading a message of peace and love.

Nov 30, 202328 min

Former Rebels MC president Dave Martin | Ex Navy marine

Former Rebels president Dave Martin shares his story of redemption. After joining the navy at 26 years old, he found his passion. Unfortunately though because of his violent tendencies he found himself in a notorious military prison. After leaving the navy and joining the Rebels MC he rose through the ranks to become president of his own chapter in Queensland. After the notorious VLAD laws were put in place Dave decided to leave the club life behind. He is now living his best life, and is doing ...

Nov 20, 202349 min

Gang girl - Former meth cook Lee

Lee Bell shares her story of redemption. After being adopted and losing her adopted mother she led a rebellious life that led to crime, gangs, addiction and cooking meth. She now volunteers at a faith based rehab "Arapohue retreat" where they heal addiction through the power of the gospel.

Nov 18, 202328 min

Rapper 2 Keen fresh out of prison

2 keen is a rapper who has recently been deported from Australia. He shares his story after being able to reflect on his life during his time of incarceration.

Nov 14, 202324 min

Family violence conference - Safe man Safe family

This weekend I attended a family violence conference with over 150 men from around New Zealand. Phil Paikea, Vic Tamati and the safe man safe family team are an organisation that travels New Zealand spreading hope and awareness about family and sexual violence. This is a collection of interviews of various people who attended the conference. The full video is on my YouTube channel : "The Fresh Start w/ Dave" SafeMan SafeFamily Fundamental #safemansafefamily SMSF is a lifestyle choice to UNCOVER ...

Oct 18, 202331 min

Breanna Muriwai - An unsolved disappearance

Breanna Muriwai disappeared on August 28, 2022 under suspicous circumstances. Her mother Jasmin Gray shares her story and that of her daughter. The heart aches, the trials, and the tribulations. Jasmin believes the people Breanna was last seen with know more than they are leading on, and is hard pressed to uncover the truth of New Zealand's underworld.

Oct 16, 202339 min

2 ex gang leaders unite for change in their community

Regan and James, 2 former gang leaders share their stories of redemption. Both were born and bred on the east coast of New Zealand. They have been through a life of violence and crime, and are now looking to restore the communities they once terrorized. Give their page on FB a follow "Hauora35"

Oct 12, 202345 min

Ex Career criminal Peter Lyndon James | Shalom house

Peter Lyndon James is the founder of Australia's largest rehab "shalom house." He himself is a former career criminal and drug addict who spent the better half of 26 years behind bars. After spending most of his youth and adulthood in prison he realised his life needed a change. He now helps other men and women do the same.

Sep 25, 202340 min

Former Child Street Worker - Tommy

Former street worker Tommy Raki shares his remarkable story. After being abused in state care multiple times he ran away to K road, the red light district of Auckland. Not long after he was engaging in street work to survive and found himself immersed in the Auckland night life. After years of violence, drugs and abuse he's now managed to find happiness, and encourages many of his former street worker friends to do the same.

Sep 19, 202334 min

Former Bikie and body builder | Zoltan Banyai

Zoltan Banyai, former body builder and bikie Vice President, shares his story of redemption. After ending up in prison when one of his shops was fire bombed, he slowly realised things need to change. After getting out of prison he got baptised and has since renounced his old life and is looking forward to a brighter future for him and his family.

Jul 24, 202349 min

Life in South Sudan | Monys story

Mony Mathew Ater shares his heartbreaking story of being deported back to South Sudan, a place where everyday life is a struggle. After serving time in Australia he was sent back to South Sudan, a country he had never stepped foot in. He now lives day to day not knowing what will happen tomorrow, he has almost died multiple times from disease and famine. If you would like to help or if you know any organisations that can help, you can contact Mony on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/South.Sud...

Jul 22, 202320 min
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