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Towards Understanding

Clayton Bjelan

Booking Overview

A full-length feature interview program focused on Christian faith, lived experience, and people making a meaningful difference, with recurring guests who are authors, academics, ministers, and recognized subject-matter experts. Agencies could credibly pitch Christian authors and leaders, historians, pastoral professionals, social-impact figures, and experts in areas such as cybersafety, youth wellbeing, resilience, or cross-cultural leadership; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Australia

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

producer.tu@positivemedia.com.au

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Host

Clayton Bjelan - Radio host and interviewer presenting feature conversations about Christian faith, personal transformation, and remarkable people.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, academics, ministers, educators, recognized subject-matter experts, and people with substantial professional or lived experience connected to Christian faith, personal transformation, or meaningful social issues.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Recognized subject-matter expertise, Academic, ministry, or professional leadership

Recent Guest Discussions

Susan McLean - Online Safety, Social Media, Cyberbullying, Youth Wellbeing, And Helping Families Navigate Digital Life.

Ian Reilly - Cross-cultural Living, Community, Compassion, Innovation, Leadership, And Personal Change.

Adriel Booker - Grief, Crisis Recovery, Uncertainty, Hope, Healing, And Her Book Tethered To Hope.

Shelby Abbott - Loneliness Among Young Adults, Digital Isolation, Mental Health, Relationships, And His Book Why We're Feeling Lonely (and What We Can Do About It).

Kristin Kobes Du Mez - Christianity, Culture, Politics, Religious Communities, Cultural Identity, And The Influence Of White Evangelicals In American Culture And Politics.

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Towards Understanding
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Rosie Kendall | Bringing Hope to People Facing Financial Hardship

October 11, 2026

Financial hardship affects far more than a bank account. Rosie Kendall joins Clayton to discuss the personal impact of debt, financial stress and economic uncertainty, and why hope, dignity and community are essential ingredients in helping people rebuild their lives. Together they explore the role churches can play in supporting those facing financial challenges and what genuine transformation looks like beyond the numbers.About Rosie KendallRosie Kendall is the CEO of Hope Economy, a Christ...

Professor Henry Brodaty AO | Living Well with Dementia

September 16, 2026

Dementia 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 discuss the latest understanding of dementia, the importance of early intervention, brain health and prevention, and how families and carers can better support those living with the condition. Together they explore the challenges, opportunities and hope emerging from decades of re...

Gennelle Guzman-McMillan | The Last Survivor

September 13, 2026

As 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. Trapped for more than 27 hours beneath the collapsed towers, Gennelle shares her extraordinary story of survival, faith and hope in the face of overwhelming darkness. Together they reflect on resilience, purpose and the lessons that emerged from one of history's most significant tr...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Towards Understanding?

Towards Understanding is hosted by Clayton Bjelan. Its publicly listed email is producer.tu@positivemedia.com.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Towards Understanding?

The publicly listed email for Towards Understanding: producer.tu@positivemedia.com.au.

How many listeners does Towards Understanding have?

Podseeker estimates Towards Understanding reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Towards Understanding?

Towards Understanding typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published authors, academics, ministers, educators, recognized subject-matter experts, and people with substantial professional or lived experience connected to Christian faith, personal transformation, or meaningful social issues. Common among recent guests: Published books; Recognized subject-matter expertise; Academic, ministry, or professional leadership. Recent guests include Susan McLean, Ian Reilly, and Adriel Booker.

How hard is it to get booked on Towards Understanding?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Towards Understanding cover?

Recent episodes cover Christianity, Spirituality, Resilience, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

producer.tu@positivemedia.com.au

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