Listen again and watch on youtube the story of Desmond Tutu of South Africa. He spoke out aggressively against apartheid in the face of fierce opposition from the South African government in the seventies and eighties. Also find program, hymn and prayer podcasts attached. For other Songs of Hope downloads, click here.
Read moreListen again to the story of Griffith Jones and watch this Songs of Hope youtube video. Griffith Jones revolutionised education in the 18th century by teaching the poor in Wales how to read and write.
Read moreAt her coronation in 1953 our Queen promised to uphold Gods laws to the best of her ability. Hear an explanation here on our podcast, and listen to the prayer-hymn written by William Bird to bless her on that occasion. (Songs of Hope 2012 08 12) Songs of Hope on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/songsofhope883
Read moreListen again to the story of great Australian explorer Charles Sturt. He fought against Napoleon, and then came to Australia and solved the riddle of the rivers. His explorations opened the way for the settling of Adelaide. (4 mins) Program “Songs of Hope”, segment “Christians who have made a difference”. Also see podcasts for prayer for today, three hymns and
Read moreListen again to the story of the champion Scottish runner Eric Liddell. He aimed for the 1924 Paris olympics, but his heats were scheduled for a Sunday. As a devout Christian observing the Christian sabbath, Liddell pulled out of that event, his best event. Instead he ran in the 400 metres and, amazingly, won it. (Program Songs of Hope, 2012
Read moreListen again to the story of the tense lead up to the crucial 1994 election in South Africa. Scores of ANC and Zulu IFP supports were killing each other daily, with no solution in sight. Henry Kissinger predicted that a million people would be killed in a bloody civil war. Michael Cassidy brought prayer and peace-making and a solution was
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