Sir Edmund Hillary – Reach the Summit
It’s 70 years since one of the most extraordinary achievements occurred. It’s the accomplishment that is spoken of, remembered and for many, is often given as the gauge of success. And so, it is no surprise that the name of this one man is carved indelibly into history. In his home country, he’s considered a hero and has been voted the most admired person in the nation. He even has a commemorative five-stamp series to honour his status and achievements. He is the best-known New Zealander in the world.
The Pearl
Broome is often referred to as the pearl of North West Australia. It’s an exotic pearling town with history and culture as rich and vibrant as its landscape. Broome pearls remind us of the pearl of great price in the Bible. Watch the program and see how the pearl of great price applies to people seeking the kingdom of heaven and to Christ seeking His lost inheritance – you and me.
Salt of the Earth
One of the world’s greatest explorers and adventurers was Marco Polo, who travelled extensively throughout China and Southeast Asia, before returning to Venice around 1291 with a hoard of wonderful items never before seen. Things like silk, paper money, gunpowder and porcelain – and salt!
Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels
Kokoda, the defining battle for Australia during World War 2, is a testament to the courage and resilience of our soldiers. But there’s an untold story of heroes who played a pivotal role during the grueling Kokoda Campaign
Gut and Brain Link
Eating is one of the great pleasures in life. In fact, the average person spends a staggering 32,000 hours on eating in their lifetime. That’s nearly four years of non-stop eating. Amazingly, our gut makes up about 70% of our immune system and contains 1.5 to 2kg of bacteria – more than the weight of our brain. So, our gut is a big deal. Join Gary Kent as he meets with Dr. Delia McCabe, a nutritional neuroscientist whose research specialises in how the food we eat affects the way our brain functions. And in particular, we are going to look at how the food we place in our gut affects our brains.
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.
