The Incredible Journey

In a New England village, Gary Kent explores a Civil War that divided countless American families, that scarred countless homes. But he also uncovers remarkably gracious messages from soldiers on the battlefield. Gary shows why there is a kind of grace that can bring God’s peace to all the civil wars inside us.

Join us as we follow the emotional and suspenseful recovery of this ancient boat, and more importantly the inspiring story of the most famous fisherman in history whose life is illuminated by the discovery of this ancient fishing boat. This fisherman was a bold, brash, up-front man who found peace and happiness on the shores of the Sea of Galilee where his life underwent a remarkable transformation. Hear his amazing story in this program 'Peter the Fisherman'

Do you ever feel like celebrating Spring? Well, there’s no better place to do it than Canberra. I’m standing here surrounded by a sea of flowers, over one million blooms. The colours, variety and shapes are overwhelming. The sculptures and designs of the flowerbeds are truly magnificent. It’s a blaze of colour and beauty. Floriade, the name of this flowery extravaganza, is an annual month-long celebration of spring in the heart of Australia’s capital. It’s become Canberra’s most iconic annual tourism event. You will find cultural celebrations, horticultural workshops, market traders, artistic displays, music, markets and food. But it’s all centred around flowers. Flowers mean love, happiness, peace and beauty. But that’s not all. They also symbolise a very important flowery language. They remind us of the power of beautiful words. When flowers blossom, the fragrance and beauty spread. They permeate the environment and make it a better place. And the same is true of kind and beautiful words, they spread, build people up and change the world by making it a better place. So today, we’re going to admire the beauty of flowers and discover something about a very important flowery and powerful language.

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 satisfying relationships that bring happiness and well-being. To experience peace, we are called to take active steps to have the right relationship within ourselves, experience the right relationships with others, and, most importantly, be in a right relationship with God.

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 way – every way but one. You see, while the French army was in Egypt, one of the soldiers made an incredible discovery. He found an ancient stone inscription that unlocked the mysteries of along-lost empire. Join Gary as we follow archaeologists and linguists as they decode this strange inscription and reveal the secrets of ancient Egypt. 

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 city lay hidden from the world for almost 400 years until an American historian stumbled across it in 1911. Who built this amazing monument to Inca greatness, and what connection is there between their accomplishments and another ancient story found in the pages of the Bible?

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

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 assassin when he grew up? Find out why by watching our upcoming program "Harry Orchard: The Perfect Assassin."

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 his mind and go on to become one of the twentieth century’s strongest advocates for Christianity? Now you can find out the true story of C. S. Lewis the man.