Category Archives: Australian

First Christmas in Australia

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

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The Billings Method – contraception

johnandevelynbillings 200x144 70pcListen to the Songs of Hope podcast for 26Nov17 to hear the story of the inventors of the Billings Ovulation method of birth control. John and Evelyn Billings are Australian doctors who developed the method. It is the only natural method approved by the WHO. The segment is called “Christians who made a difference”. Radio station Southern FM, 88.3

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Mike Baird – NSW premier

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

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Gerard Tucker – founder of Brotherhood of St Laurence

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 the Great Depression, and to found the successful social welfare agency the “Brotherhood of St Lawrence”. He is Gerard Tucker. Listen again to his story, broadcast on “Songs of Hope” at 8:45am on 15Oct17.

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Frank Crean – labor politician

Listen again to the story of Frank Crean. He was an Australian Labor politician who was also a devout Christian. Press play to watch the video or right click download to download the audio version.