The Bravery of ‘Bull’ Allen
This program tells the lesser-known story of Corporal Leslie ‘Bull’ Allen, raised in an orphanage in Ballarat located in regional Victoria. He became a courageous and complex war hero. In World War II, ‘Bull’ Allen was a stretcher bearer in the Australian Army. His photo was famously captured during the battle of Mt Tambu, New Guinea, where Bull repeatedly ran into heavy enemy fire to carry out more than a dozen wounded men. His bravery made him a decorated war hero, and his image still hangs proudly in the Australian War Memorial. Bull’s story displays immense heroism and shows the devastating and long-lasting effects war can have on humans. A lot can be learned from this inspiring war hero, both during his time at war and especially after.
Blessed Are The Peacemakers: Leo Tolstoy
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.
Unplugged – Gods Gift To Busy People
Singapore is at the forefront of digital technology use and is fast becoming a digital city. Screens are everywhere, and where would we be in our fast-paced world without screens, especially smartphones? That small piece of technology can do so many things. But screens come at a price. There’s a dark side to our immersion in the digital world and the increasing use of screens. With all the convenience and benefits comes a dangerous downside.
The average adult is exposed to screens for about 10 hours a day. With the increase in our use of digital technology and exposure to screens has come a corresponding increase in depression and other mental illnesses, anxiety, obesity, loneliness, isolation, reduced empathy, and reduced attention spans. Excessive use of screens is taking a massive toll on our health and well-being.
But providentially, there’s an ancient remedy that’s tried and tested in our modern world and can protect us from these dangers – and the good news is that it’s readily available to all of us. Join Gary on a journey into the world of digital technology and then back through time to discover this ancient wonder cure.
Robert Brzeski’s Story – A Love Worth Dying For
At 6:20pm on Thursday, July 23rd, 2020, a high-speed criminal car chase ended in a spectacular car crash. A Toyota ute rolled and smashed through the road barrier before landing back on its wheels. As many Gold Coast residents and holidaymakers were relaxing on the beach and having fun, Robert Brzeski was fighting for his life and possessions. The police arrived, arrested the driver, and quickly established a crime scene. The incident was telecast on National News across Australia and around the world. In this program, we’ll meet some of the people involved and relive this amazing story. As we make this high-speed journey, perhaps we’ll discover what’s really worth living for and what gives true meaning to our lives.
Nagasaki and the Bomb
At 11:02 a.m. on 9 August 1945, an explosion in Nagasaki, Japan, changed the lives of the people here and the world. But it wasn’t meant to be. The bombs were meant for the original target, Kokura, a military and chemical weapons factory city about 160kms or 100miles away. In a split second, the beautiful harbour city of Nagasaki was reduced to rubble and ash. So, what happened? Why Nagasaki?
The Mystery of the Silver Scrolls
In 1979, Israeli 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.
Butterflies – Nature’s Gift
Butterflies charm our eyes with their captivating colours and graceful dance of their fluttering wings. Yet their beauty is fragile, and their lives are fleeting, a brief flowering that embodies the ephemeral nature of the seasons. This delicate beauty has made butterflies the most sought-after and studied of all insects.
In many ancient civilisation’s butterflies were symbols of life, hope, joy, renewal and perfection. They are found in the writings, festivals, and tomb paintings of many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Mayans, Aztecs, and early Europeans. And they continue to mesmerise and delight us today – and not just by their brilliance and beauty – but also by their amazing miracle of metamorphosis, the terrific transformation that happens as caterpillars change into butterflies. What happens inside this chrysalis is one of the great mysteries of the natural world.
Busting the Myths of Fats and Oils
In this program, we consider a topic that is probably confronting for many of us. When you hear the words fats and oils, you immediately think of French fries, potato chips, cheesy pizzas, onion rings, burgers, and doughnuts—foods that taste great and that we like to eat. Though they are tasty, we are often reminded that they are not good for our health. That’s because they tend to be high in calories, fat, and salt and are called refined carbs. The whole matter of fats and oils can be very confusing and raise some important questions. If fats and oils are said to be bad for you, why do we need fats and oils in our diet? Are there good and bad fats? What does the term saturated or unsaturated fats mean? Join Gary as we meet Dr Delia McCabe, a nutritional neuroscientist whose research specialises in how the food we eat affects brain functions. In particular, we are going to look at the important topic of fats and oils: Are they good for us, and what effect do they have on our brains?
Jesus Predicts the Fall of Jerusalem
Jerusalem, a city rich in tradition and history, is home to the world’s greatest concentration of religious sites, sacred to Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike. Encircled by walls that have seen countless sieges and reconstructions, it remains the most sacred city in the world. Despite its fortifications, Jerusalem has faced numerous attacks and destructions, the most devastating being Rome’s destruction of the city and its temple. This dark chapter, foretold in the Bible by Jesus through seven chilling predictions, serves as a powerful reminder of lost opportunities and a message that resonates even today. Join Gary in Jerusalem as he explores the city’s tragic past and the enduring lessons it offers.
Dinosaurs and the Bible
Planet Earth is filled with a dazzling diversity of life, but few animals can compete with the extinct dinosaurs for variety, size, and sheer magnificence. They roamed the earth away back in the ancient past and came in incredible shapes and sizes. Some of these ancient creatures had enormous bodies and were the most colossal creatures ever to have lived on land, while others were only the size of chickens.
