Christians who made a difference

Ossie Cruse was a Christian aboriginal who was important in seeking social justice and reconciliation for Australian aborigines. He did this without resorting to violence. Broadcast on Songs of Hope …

Listen again to an extract from a diary of a soldier at Gallipoli during the first world war. Read by Rod Carr. Broadcast during Songs of Hope on Southern FM 88.3 on 22Apr18.

Our “Chrstian who made a difference” for 15Apr18 was John Thornton. He lived in the 18th century in England, was very wealthy, and used his wealth for social good and for supporting Christian ministr…

Listen to the story of Betty Cuthbert, Australia’s star sprinter from the 1956 Olympic Games. Later in life she had a battle with multiple sclerosis. Press play to listen or download. Presented on S…

Constance Coltman was the first female Christian minister in Britain. Her story was put to air on Songs of Hope on 25Mar18. Press play to watch video or listen to audio or download.

Listen to the story of the life of Samuel Marsden, an early free settler and a guiding light for Australian foundation. This was broadcast on Southern FM 88.3 on 18Mar18. Watch video or listen to au…

Today is St Patricks day, 17 March 2018. Listen again to his story. He is the father of Ireland. Broadcast on Southern FM on Songs of Hope on 11Mar18

Lynn Arnold was South Australian premier in 1992. He is now a priest. Hear his story as broadcast on Songs of Hope on 4Mar18

Billy Graham died last Wednesday 21Feb18, aged 99. He was a man with a huge influence for good throughout his life. Here is the tribute we put to air this morning 25Feb18 on Songs of Hope

Our “Christian who made a difference” yesterday (18Feb18) was J K Rowling, the Christian woman who wrote the Harry Potter stories. She started with nothing and became the richest woman in Britain.

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Hear the story of extra-ordinary aboriginal David Unaipon. He is on our $50 note. Broadcast on Songs of Hope on 4Feb18

Listen again to the story of Australia’s first fleet and its journey and Richard Johnson, the fleet chaplain.

This is to celebrate Australia Day, which is today 26Jan18. Broadcast on Songs of Hope o…

Listen again to the story of St Benedict, the Christian who encouraged meditation and monasticism and gave it structure and form. He increased devotion to God and gave Europe spiritual power. Broadca…

Listen again to the story of scientist and Christian, Ronald Ross. He discovered the cause of malaria and how it is transmitted to animals. This opened the way to fighting the disease and saving mil…

Listen again to the story of the first fleet and its first Christmas in Australia. Broadcast Sunday 10Dec17 on Songs of Hope, Southern FM 88.3

Listen again to the story of Mike Baird, recent NSW premier. Story presented on Songs of Hope on 5Nov17 in “Christians who made a diference”. Story written by E Carr

Henry Holden founded the motor car industry in Australia, making 34,000 motor car bodies in 1925 and employing 2600 workers. All the main car manufacturers in Australia used his car bodies. He died i…

Our “Christian who has made a difference” this week was an Aussie who failed in three jobs. He also failed some academic exams due to nervousness. But he went on to help the poor in Melbourne during …

Listen again to the life story of Judi Dench, presented on Songs of Hope on Sunday 8Oct17. Written by E Carr

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