Category Archives: stories

Earl of Shaftesbury – social reformer


The Earl of Shaftesbury was a Christian social reformer in the 19th century. He has enriched our lives in the Christian west greatly. Broadcast on 9Jul17 on Songs of Hope on Southern FM. Press play to listen or download

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.

 

Helen Roseveare – doctor to Congo

helen_roseveare 5“Words for Life” yesterday was about Doctor Helen Roseveare. Helen went as a missionary doctor to the Congo in 1953 to serve an area with a population of 2.5 million, but with no doctor. Press play to listen or right click download. Play time is 6 minutes.

Isaac Newton – scientific genius

Listen to the story of Isaac Newton. He was a scientific genius and devout Christian who revolutionised our view of the universe. Broadcast on Songs of Hope on 28May17.

Josephine Butler – initiated feminism

josephine-butlerListen again to the story of Josephine Butler, the beautiful British lady who fought for poor women’s rights in Britain in the 19th century. She launched the feminist movement. Talk time is 5 minutes. Broadcast on Songs of Hope on Southern fm 88.3 on Sunday 7May17.

Click the play button for the audio. Play time is 5 minutes. Right click download to download

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