Category Archives: Christian

Top hymns for 2014

harry-secombe 200x212 75pcSongs of Hope top hymns podcast for 2014, as judged by number of listens and downloads, was on 15 June 2014. Chris Whiting introduced two songs. The songs were “Swing low sweet chariot” from Harry Secombe and “Old rugged cross” from Australian James Morrison.

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Top song for 2014

Darlene_Zschech_thumbSongs of Hope top song podcast for 2014 was Darlene Zschech singing “Shout to the Lord”. It had the most downloads and listens this year, by far. We broadcast it on 9 March 2014. Introduction to our Aussie Legend was by Vic Campbell. Here it is again for your enjoyment.

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Top story for 2014-Ancient Rome

roman-soldiers-by-Dale-Gillard-on-flickr-960-300-70p_thumb.jpgThis is Songs of Hope top story for 2014, as judged by number of listens and downloads! Its the story of how Christianity grew in Ancient Rome – not by the sword but by caring for others.

Christianity grew by caring for others

This was broadcast on 20 July 2014 during the “Songs of Hope” program.

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Songs of Hope 1 hour 28/12/14

Dunfermline Abbey Church in Fife Scotland by Dave Conner 250x188 75pListen again to the Songs of Hope program put to air on 28 December 2014. Its our last program for the year. Lots of music included, a few carols, plus the story of Eva Burrows. Eva, an Australian, became world head of the Salvation Army for a few years.

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The church above is Dunfermline Abbey in Fife Scotland, and was founded in 1072.

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Eva Burrows headed the Salvation Army

eburrows 137x159The 28 Dec 2014 ‘Christian who made a difference’ was Eva Burrows, once the world-wide leader of the Salvation army. Her story was recounted by Rodney on Songs of Hope on 28/12/2014. The podcast is below

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