The Incredible Journey

Florence Nightingale was born into a life of wealth and privilege, in an age when women were expected to simply marry, have children and not do much else. But in response to a call from God, Florence dedicated her life to helping the sick – unheard of in Victorian England. In the Crimean War, she saved countless lives and came back a hero, sought after by royalty and governments around the world. Florence Nightingale dedicated her life to establishing the modern profession of nursing. She was motivated by the teachings of the Bible and her love for God. Her story inspires us to return to the Word of God and challenges us to rediscover God’s purpose for our lives.

When contemplating the great manmade wonders of the world, we're filled with admiration and astonishment at the human genius behind these marvellous creations. In this episode, we're going to consider the mastermind behind them all, the source of this human genius, a true wonder of wonders, the human brain. Every one of these manmade wonders had its origin in a human brain. In fact, without the human brain, none of them would exist. Join me on a journey to explore the amazing and mysterious world inside your head. It may just enhance and enrich your life, put an extra spring in your step and remind you that there's nothing at all ordinary about you.

In 1979, archaeologist Gabriel Barkay peered into the semi-darkness of an ancient burial cave in the heart of Jerusalem. What he saw caused his heart to race with excitement. He had entered a long-lost world never intended to be seen by human eyes. Surrounding him were dozens of grinning skeletons – ancient Israelites, dead for thousands of years. And there was treasure, fabulous treasure, including two silver scrolls that carried an important message for us today.

In her desperate search for freedom, Mary of Magdala was drawn to Jesus’ inspirational message. It changed her life and got rid of her demons. She witnessed the Crucifixion. She was present at the tomb. She was the first person to see Jesus alive after His resurrection, and the first to tell others about it. But still, we seem to know so little about Mary of Magdala. To find out more, watch our program Mary of Magdala.

Australia is infamous for its dangerous wildlife, from poisonous snakes to man-eating crocodiles. With more deadly snakes than any other country worldwide, it isn’t surprising that you might even think that every deadly creature is ready and waiting to pounce on you. Join Gary Kent as we learn more about these deadly creatures and discover what the unexpected and most dangerous encounter is of all – and it’s relevant to every one of us.

The Great Ocean Road stretches for some 300km along the south-eastern coast of Australia. Few other roads in the world can boast such magnificent beauty. But the spectacular scenery hides a dark secret.  Listen to this program and learn how and why someone else came on a rescue mission from heaven to earth.

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 the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God.” This teaching will be illustrated by the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States of America. “Poverty of spirit” is the first and most foundational of the Beatitudes. When we live humbly before God, we will live humbly before others. The heart of God will be our heart too, and we will pour out our lives in compassion and empathy for those who are oppressed and who suffer.   

King Belshazzar of Babylon organized a big party. Amid all the revelry, an event occurred that brought all festivities to an immediate halt. A mysterious hand appeared and in fiery letters wrote a chilling message on the wall of the king’s palace. Find out all about it in our program: The Writing on the Wall. And consider if God were to write something on your wall, what would it be?

Captain Matthew Flinders RN is credited with naming Australia. He is also the first man to have circumnavigated the continent with the help of Bungaree and the crew of HM sloop Investigator. His book A Voyage to Terra Australis describes his travels around the great southern landmass, complete with maps and charts. In January 2019, archaeologists excavating a site just behind London’s Euston Station discovered Flinders’ coffin and his bones. It was a ground-breaking discovery that offered scientists the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary man and his life. This week we take a look at the life and times of this illustrious naval explorer. A man who will go down in history as one of the world’s greatest explorers.

Men carry important feelings so deep inside they barely know they’re there, much less how to talk about them.  But every man genuinely wants his spouse to understand his inner life, to know his fears and needs, to hear what he wishes he could tell her.  In this program, Shaunti Feldhahn reveals what every woman – single or married – needs to know.  She delivers one eye-opening revelation after another as she guides us on a journey into the fascinating inner lives of men.