Dr. Christiaan Barnard – A New Heart
In 1967 a young South African doctor performed a medical miracle. Dr. Christiaan Barnard, performed the world’s first human to human heart transplant at Groote Schuur hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. And by doing so, he pushed the boundaries of science into the dawn of a new medical epoch that has brought life and hope to thousands of people around the world. In this program Gary Kent follows in the footsteps of Dr. Barnard and examines the relevance of this momentous event for each of us today.
Albrecht Dürer: Praying Hands – A Story of Love and Sacrifice
German artist, Albrecht Dürer’s pen and ink drawing, ‘Praying Hands’, is one of the best-known works of art in the world. The story is told of how Albrecht studied at art, came back to his village and saw the gnarled, work-ruined hands of his brother who had supported him by working in the mines. His brother, also an aspiring artist, was no longer capable of holding even a paint brush. Albrecht was so moved that he painted his brother’s hands, the “Praying Hands” in thanks for his self-sacrifice. In this program we follow in the footsteps of Albrecht Dürer into the world of the Renaissance and reflect on his masterpiece and the importance of prayer.
Corrie ten Boom and the Deadly Game of Hide and Seek
When the Nazis rose to power in 1933, they began a systematic campaign to exclude, expel and separate the Jewish community from various aspects of society, and in 1941, the Nazis began to murder Jews indiscriminately. In the summer of 1942, the ten Boom family began a covert underground operation in a little watch shop in Haarlem, Holland. They began to offer shelter to countless Jews, developing a vast network of contacts in order to relocate Jewish refugees to safe houses across the Dutch Countryside. Join Gary Kent as he looks at their remarkable story of compassion, forgiveness and sacrifice.
The Final Qantas 747 Flight
In July 2020 Qantas retired the last remaining Boeing 747 aircraft from its fleet. The flight departed Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport and made its way across the Pacific Ocean finally coming to rest in the massive aircraft boneyard in the Mojave Desert.
The Devil Made Me Do It – Michael Howe
Tasmania is a magnificent place of rugged beauty, but it was also once a place where bushrangers roamed the wilderness and legends were born. Come with us as we follow in the footsteps of Michael Howe – the most wanted man in the British Empire at one time. His story will captivate and surprise you, and may even shock you. As we catch a glimpse into his desperate life and consider his atrocious behaviour, it may help us better understand some of the evil we see in our world today.
Bonhoeffer – The Preacher and the Swastika
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian, is a Christian hero for many. Executed by the Nazis just days before the end of WWII for his participation in a plot to kill Hitler, Bonhoeffer is hailed as a 20th century martyr. But Bonhoeffer struggled with a moral dilemma – his religious views and the courage to face the evil around him. He chose to face possible imprisonment and execution and to remain faithful to the principles of his beliefs in God. Across the political and theological spectrum, Bonhoeffer is celebrated as an icon of true Christianity and his theological writings as classics throughout the Christian world.
The Wonders of Ancient Egypt
Egypt is a land of wonders. It’s the land of the pyramids and sphinx, temples and palaces. The Bible mentions Egypt more than any nation outside of Israel. Of the 66 books of the Bible, Egypt is mentioned in 29 of them. Egypt plays a vital role in the Bible. In today’s program, we will look at how Egypt demonstrates the historical accuracy and reliability of the Bible.
Ignaz Semmelweis – The Persecuted Medical Pioneer
Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis was a Hungarian doctor, now known as an early pioneer of antiseptic procedures. Semmelweis discovered that the incidence of puerperal, or childbed fever, could be drastically cut if…
Superfoods for your Child’s Brain
Our children are our most precious assets. We all want to do everything we possibly can to give them the very best opportunities in life and help them succeed and reach their full potential. We try to provide them with the best education, the best opportunities, the best training, the best possessions, the best environment, the best clothes, the best vacations, the very best of everything. We want to give them every advantage.
Florence Nightingale: The Lady With The Lamp
Florence Nightingale dedicated her life to establishing the modern profession of nursing and her legacy still remains today. She was motivated by the teachings of the Bible and her love for God. Her story inspires us to rediscover God’s purpose for our lives.