The Incredible Journey

On the 26th of May 1940, the Royal Navy launched Operation Dynamo. Headquartered in the tunnels running under Dover Castle, the aim of the operation was to evacuate the standard British Expeditionary Force from the beaches of Dunkirk in France. The British, French and Belgian forces had been locked in a protracted struggle against the advancing lines of German tanks and troops that made their way through the Netherlands and Luxembourg, cutting through wide swathes of territory and forcing the Allies into a hasty and confused retreat. On the 20th of May, the decision was made to order all British troops to Dunkirk from where they would be evacuated to safety. The operation went on to gain notoriety as the greatest military evacuation in history and was dubbed the Miracle of Dunkirk. Join us this week as we take a closer look at this fascinating story. 

Prayer is an important lifeline that connects us to God. It brings us into fellowship with God in a way nothing else can and offers us an opportunity to communicate with God on an intimate level. The early church experienced this first-hand and there are many amazing stories of how prayer changed the lives of these early believers. In fact, the vibrant prayer life of the church was the engine that drove their mission forward. So how can we cultivate such a prayer life? What steps can we take to ensure that we have a vibrant and effective prayer life that can not only change our lives but can give us purpose and hope? Join us this week as we take a look at the power of prayer. 

We think it was a terrible thing that haunted the world ages ago.  We think modern civilisation is way beyond it. And yet, the incredible fact is there are more slaves in our world today, than at any other time in history. Why is human slavery still such an issue?  And what can we do to finally eliminate it?  Stay tuned, and you’ll find out.

More than 100 years have sailed by since the world's most luxurious steamship, RMS Titanic, made its disastrous end in the North Atlantic sea, after crashing into an iceberg during its maiden voyage from London to New York. A deep-sea grave became the 'pinnacle of human achievement's final destination in the early hours of April 15, 1912.

One passenger, Ida Straus, a first-class female, who by all societal laws was most entitled to a lifeboat position. Offered a chance to survive, Ida Straus refused to go without her husband Isidor. Choosing instead to make the ultimate sacrifice for love, the love and devotion of Ida and Isidor, captured in their final moments together, lives on well beyond their lifetime, serving as a symbol of eternal love. This is their story.

Martin Luther was a tormented soul. He practiced self-harm for religious purposes because he thought he had to stop sinning in order to be acceptable to God. He punished his body by sleeping on the bare floor of his room, without blankets, even in the bone-chilling cold of German winter. And sometimes he would lie out in the snow for long periods.  He fasted to the point of emaciation and he would beat himself with a whip. He began every day before 2 AM and prayed seven times a day.  Martin was looking for something that all of us, even in our modern world, are looking for. Join Gary Kent for Martin Luther’s story in our program, “ Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst After Righteousness"

Adolf Hitler could have saved himself, his people, and the world a lot of heartache and agony if only he'd taken note of an ancient prophecy, cast in stone, above the entrance to the old town hall, in Nuremberg. This amazing prophecy written 2600 years ago accurately predicted the future of Europe, the outcome of World War II, and the fate of Adolf Hitler and the Nazis and it also contains a message for us today. 

In this episode, we are following the footsteps of Bett-Bett, a well-known Australian little black princess of the Never-Never. It's a story we should all hear, as it reminds us of some of the darker days of our history as a nation, but more importantly of the power of kindness and love to transform a person's life. Come with us on a journey into the Never-Never and discover Bett-Bett's faith!

Note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that the following program contains names/voices of people who have died.

A lonely and heart-broken woman, fleeing the horrors of World War II, found hope and more in New York. She found her lost and treasured gold and ivory tablecloth, and that discovery led to an incredible reunion with the love of her life.  Watch her amazing story and discover how Jesus offers to end our loneliness and separation as well. 

Dr. Graeme Clark and his team are responsible for restoring hearing to hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. This ground-breaking, life-changing technology was made possible through the leadership of this amazing man who constantly took time to step away from his work and allow God to lead and guide him.

The Sami People live in Lapland deep inside the Arctic Circle. They are known as the people ‘who walk with reindeer’, but they not only walk with reindeer, they also rest with them, and they bring us a reminder of an important message from our ancient past, a message we would do well to remember in our modern world.