The Fresh Start
with Aaron & Chloe
Weekdays 6-10amGet a Fresh Start to your day each morning as we talk about what’s going on in the world and in life, from the weird to the wonderful. We’ll chat with guests from all walks of life, musical artists and invite you to share your thoughts on topics, play some games and bring you fresh Christian music!
🎙️Behind the mic!
Aaron
Aaron Brown is co-host of the Fresh Start Morning Show on Rhema 99.7 Newcastle. With over 20 years in radio, he’s a skilled announcer and audio production expert. A graduate of St. Philip’s Christian College, Aaron is passionate about faith, family, and sharing uplifting content. He’s married to Elizabeth, and together they have three beautiful children.
Chloe
Chloe Ellenbacher is the co-host of The Fresh Start Morning Show on Rhema 99.7. A former Drama and English teacher turned ministry leader, she brings honesty, humour, and heart to every broadcast. Married to Evan and mum of three, Chloe is passionate about making faith real and relatable, sharing encouragement through life’s beauty and chaos.
Highlights & Latest Interviews
19 Jun 2026 The Review: Toy Story 5 – with Russ Matthews Russ Matthews from www.ReelDialogue.com joins us to talk about Toy Story 5… does it live up to the legacy? Is this a good option for my family? And most importantly… what is the best Toy Story film?
18 Jun 2026 Do you 'agape' your partner? Understanding the love that gives – with Darren Chapman We say we love our favourite food, our footy team, our favourite music AND our partner… the word love can't mean the same thing in each case surely? Darren Chapman from www.thehappymarriage.com.au joins and Aaron & Chloe to talk about 'agape' love and how to better love our partner.
16 Jun 2026 Things that make you go hmmm… Do you "text" or "call" God? In this 'Things that make you go hmm…' our quote inspired Aaron and Chloe to talk about how we pray…
9 Jun 2026 Cathy Wanganga interview – local teacher top 3 finalist for Australia's Christian Teacher Of The Year Cathy Wanganga is a local school teacher working with special needs students at Arise Christian College (part of Maitland Christian School) and this year was a top 3 finalist nationwide for Australia's Christian Teacher of the Year. She joins Aaron & Chloe to talk about the work she is doing with special needs students and how she has kept her passion over a 30 year career.
9 Jun 2026 Help! I've caught my kid lying! What do I do? – with Asher Morrison It's a heartbreaking moment when we realise our child is lying to us. How should we respond? Family psychologist Asher Morrison joins Aaron & Chloe to tackle the do's and don't's of dealing with a child that has lied and how to foster honesty in your relationship.
5 Jun 2026 From Newcastle's favourite weather man to Lord Mayor! Gavin Morris on becoming mayor, his vision for Newcastle and the role faith has played in his story Live at the Annual Lord Mayor's Prayer Breakfast we chat with new Lord Mayor Gavin Morris about the event, his journey to becoming mayor, the unexpected role faith has played in his story… and Chloe has a little request for Newcastle's favourite weather man…
2 Jun 2026 Is this the least romantic proposal story? Chloe is shocked by an incredibly unromantic proposal story and we invite listeners to share theirs!
27 May 2026 Dami Im: OneSydney, worship, Eurovision and new music! Aaron & Chloe catch up with Dami Im to talk about her upcoming performance at OneSydney, what worship looks like for her and reflecting on her time at Eurovision and new music! Plus we get an impromptu a capella improvisation.
25 May 2026 OneSydney: an incredible night of unity – Phil Ryall interview OneSydney is coming to the Opera House June 14th. Aaron & Chloe chat with the man behind the event about his heart for church unity and how this incredible event came to be. https://www.onesydney.org/
21 May 2026 We're married and we never pray together- is that an issue? Ever found praying with your spouse a little awkward? We chat with Darren Chapman from The Happy Marriage about getting past the weirdness and building healthy habits together.
21 May 2026 You should never give up praying for your kids- Greg's journey shows why Greg Pike is part of the team at Soul Hub and Life Church Newcastle, and his journey is one you'll want to hear.
19 May 2026 Different ways to pray… guided and written prayers with Reverend Kim Reverend Kim from All Saints Anglican Singleton gives us insight into how guided and written prayers can help us make prayer a regular part of our lives and help us in times when we don't know what to pray.
19 May 2026 It feels like my prayers are unanswered- a conversation with Ann Marie Skinner For more info on Anne Marie's book, podcast and speaking go to https://www.annmarieskinner.com.au/
13 May 2026 How does the 2026 Federal Budget impact me? – conversation with Gershon Nimbalker from Common Grace Aaron & Chloe chat with National Director of Common Grace Gershon Nimbalker to break down the 2026 Federal Budget and what it means for the average person, as well as exploring how our faith can shape how we view things like this. https://www.commongrace.org.au/
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