The Incredible Journey

Have you ever wondered what secrets lurk in your family’s past? Have you ever thought that you might be related to a celebrity, a tinker, a tailor, a soldier, a sailor, or maybe even a thief? But perhaps it's even more prestigious today to have an ANZAC in the family. Join me as we remember ANZAC day in our program: “Anzac: A Soldier’s Story”

This program is part of a series on the Beatitudes of Jesus. In this episode, we will look at what He meant when he taught, "Blessed are the peacemakers." This teaching will be illustrated with Leo Tolstoy's life, and the programme will explore the meaning of peace. In the Bible, "peace" is an active word. It refers not to the absence of conflict but to the existence of sa...

It stands as a silent witness to one of the greatest civilizations to have ever existed on planet earth. Perched on a mountain ridge some 2500m above sea level, the mysterious city of Machu Picchu is no longer, and it’s been empty for nearly half a millennium. Built by the Incas sometime in the middle of the 15th century, it was only occupied for about 100 years, and then the people vanished. The...

In August 1799 a warship sailed away from the coast of Egypt. Onboard was In August 1799 a warship sailed away from the coast of Egypt. Onboard was Napoleon Bonaparte, with a small party of officers. Napoleon had hoped to make Egypt a French possession so that he could move on to attack the British in India. His military adventure turned out to be an absolute disaster, a complete failure in every...

All of us in Australia are familiar with the story of the Rabbit-Proof Fence, the remarkable true story of three young Aboriginal girls who crossed the harsh Australian desert on foot to return to their home. The nine-week walk was a complex adventure, but it is also a reminder of what can be achieved when we hold onto hope and find the faith to step out into the unknown. Note: Aboriginal and Torr...

Harry Orchard grew up on the sunny slopes of Lake Ontario, not far from Toronto. The second oldest of eight children, he helped grow to produce for the city market. His father worked hard, but he ruled his family with a rough hand. His mother's tenderness and sympathy, however, soothed the hurt. Her genuine faith in God was the light and joy of the home. But what did made Harry Orchard an ass...

Before he turned 10, his mother died of cancer. So a young C. S. Lewis turned his back on God and became a militant atheist. Even being almost killed in the trenches of the Somme in 1918 didn’t change his mind. Yet from that angry and confused young man, Lewis went on to become someone who stood up and brought hope to his nation in the darkest hours in World War II. What made C. S. Lewis change hi...

In this episode, Pastor Gary Kent interviews Dr Neil Nedley and talks about the impact of anxiety, stress, and depression in our day-to-day life, especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Stress and anxiety affect almost every one of us at some point in our lives, often keeping us awake at night with tense muscles and a racing mind. Is there a way out of this cycle that seems to never end? In this...

Social Media has taken the world by storm. Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, Twitter, Tumblr, Snapchat, Youtube, Messenger, LinkedIn and many others are now household names. How did we survive before without all those forms of social media? How much time are we spending on social media? And what is its impact on our lives? Join Gary Kent, as he navigates through this amazing digital world with Dr Arl...

Enthusiasm, achievement and success go hand in hand, but enthusiasm always comes first. Enthusiasm inspires confidence, increases vitality, raises morale and builds loyalty. Enthusiasm is also contagious and priceless. Did you know that you can feel enthusiasm by how a person talks, walks or shake hands? Enthusiasm is a habit that one can practice and acquire in every area of your life.

On the 11th of December 1941, Hitler declared war on the United States drawing the country into the heart of World War II. As an act of aggression, Hitler deployed his dreaded U-boat wolf packs into the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico to patrol the American coastline. The U-boats were part of what became known as Operation Drumbeat, a covert Nazi plan to target and sink merchan...

This program is part of a series on the Beatitudes of Jesus. In this episode, we will look at what Jesus meant when he taught, "Blessed are those who are persecuted." This program will be illustrated with the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who was persecuted by the Nazi regime in Germany and became a modern-day martyr.

From before the days of Federation, Christianity has played a significant role in shaping the nation of Australia to be the democratic, prosperous and peaceful country that it is today. What was the personal faith experience of each prime minister of this country? And how has their faith influenced this nation? Find out in this program, “The Faith of the Prime Ministers”.

Flight data recorders were invented in response to the worst aviation disaster in Australian history, the crash of TAA Flight 538. The information collected by flight data recorders can provide clarity in the aftermath of a crash and help to prevent the recurrence of similar crashes. How does this relate to the Bible, and what questions does it answer? What hope does it give us when life seems cru...

In the latter part of the 18th century, Australia was coming of age as a nation. Five of the six colonies had introduced their own constitution, and the nation as a whole was on the cutting edge of world-leading initiatives. Literature and art were thriving, education was overhauled, and Australians were enjoying a golden age. Socially, politically, economically and culturally, the country was com...