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The 17th March was St Patrick’s Day. Listen again to his story. He is the father of Ireland. Broadcast on Southern FM on Songs of Hope.

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Sunday 14Feb is St Valentine’s Day. Listen again to Songs of Hope story about St Valentine.

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Country singer Dolly Parton is a Christian. Vic Campbell brought us this news on Christian News Bulletin

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 26Jan. Broadcast on Songs of Hope on  Southern FM 88.3

The first of January, is Australia’s Federation Day. On this day in 1901 Australia was born as a nation. Here is Songs of Hope story about that day in 1901. Broadcast on Southern FM 88.3.

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Listen to the story of Irish rock star Bono Vox. This was broadcast on Songs of Hope. Press play to listen or download. Story written by Vic Campbell of VC Media

Listen to the story of Catherine Hamlin, a Christian Australian doctor who went to Ethiopia and started mid-wifery schools and a hospital to help women before and after childbirth. Broadcast on Songs of Hope. Press play to listen or download.

Today is St Patricks day, 17 March 2019. Listen again to his story. He is the father of Ireland. Broadcast on Southern FM on Songs of Hope.

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Listen again to Songs of Hope story about St Valentine. It was broadcast on 17Feb2019

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Listen again to the story, of Johannes Kepler. He was the practising Christian who invented astronomy, solved the mystery of the planets, and created the scientific method that has served us so well. Broadcast on Southern FM “Songs of Hope” on 19Aug18

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Listen to the story of Australian doctor, Graeme Clark. He invented the bionic ear (Cochlear Ear) which gives profoundly deaf people hearing and speech. Broadcast on Southern FM “Songs of Hope” on 8Jul18 (3 mins). Segment “Christians who have made a difference”. Press play to listen or download.

This was broadcast on Songs of Hope in the “Christians who made a difference” segment on Sunday 13May18 at 8:40am on Southern FM 88.3

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Norman Borlaug has been credited with saving the lives of one billion people from death by starvation. Listen again to his story. He was a Christian agricultural scientist who made the “green revolution” possible. Broadcast on Songs of Hope on 6May18

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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 Songs of Hope on 8Apr18. Written and produced by Songs of Hope

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 audio.

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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

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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

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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 on Sunday 21Jan18 on Southern FM 88.3

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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 millions of lives. Broadcast on 7Jan18

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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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Listen again to the story of William Guthrie Spence. He was a key founder of Australia’s biggest union, the AWU, and a key founder of the Australian Labour Party. He was a devout Christian, and saw defending workers as the work of Christ.  Broadcast on Southern FM 88.3 on Songs of Hope on 24 Septermber 2017.

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Hear again about the life of Jackie Pullinger, a Christian who has made a difference in Hong Kong. She has been showing care for drug addicts and prostitutes all her adult life. Put to air on Southern FM “Songs of Hope”, 8:45am 27Aug17

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Usain Bolt has been a running legend for years, winning the triple triple at Olympics. He is also a keen Christian. Hear his story in 5 minutes. Broadcast on Songs of Hope yesterday 20Aug17

Listen to the story of J R R Tolkien, author of “Lord of the Rings”. He was a Christian who made a difference. Broadcast on Songs of Hope on 30Jul17. Written by E Carr and produced by R Carr. Play time is 6 minutes. Press play to listen or download.

Listen to the story of Irish rock star Bono Vox. This was broadcast on Songs of Hope on 16Jul17. Press play to listen or download. Story written by Vic Campbell of VC Media

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.

Isaac Newton was a scientific genius and devout Christian who revolutionised our view of the universe. Broadcast on Songs of Hope on 28May17. Press play to listen or download.

Listen again to the story of Oswald Barnett. He was the devout Christian who worked to help the poor in the slums of Melbourne in the early 1900s. He was instrumental in founding the Housing Commission and moving slum dwellers into good accommodation. Broadcast on Songs of  Hope on 21May17.

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Listen 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

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Norman Borlaug has been credited with saving the lives of one billion people from death by starvation. Listen again to his story. He was a Christian agricultural scientist who made the “green revolution” possible. Broadcast on Songs of Hope on 26Mar17

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World shapers on itunes http://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/christians-who-have-made-difference/id551267357

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Listen again to Songs of Hope story about St Valentine. It was broadcast on 12Feb2017

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Paul Negrut was a Christian pastor who survived intense communist persecution against Christians in Romania. Listen again to his life story. He became a key educator in Romania after the fall of communism in Romania. He was a Christian who made a difference. His story was told on Songs of Hope on 4Sep16.

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Listen again to the life story of William Stawell. He founded Victoria in Australia in the 1850s. He was a Christian who made a difference.

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Listen again to the story of Gregor Mendel, the scientist and devout Christian who deduced the three laws of genetics and founded the science of genetics. Songs of Hope Sunday 2016 06 26. (2 mins)

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At her coronation in 1953 our Queen promised to uphold Gods laws to the best of her ability. Hear an explanation here in our podcast for 5Jun16. Talk time 3min.

Collected by the co-author of The Servant Queen and the King she serves, here are the top 10 things Queen Elizabeth II has said about her faith and how it affects the way she lives her life:

1. “For me, the life of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, whose birth we celebrate today, is an inspiration and an anchor in my life. A role-model of reconciliation and forgiveness, he stretched out his hands in love, acceptance and healing. Christ’s example has taught me to seek to respect and value all people of whatever faith or none.” (2014)
2. “I know just how much I rely on my faith to guide me through the good times and the bad. Each day is a new beginning. I know that the only way to live my life is to try to do what is right, to take the long view, to give of my best in all that the day brings, and to put my trust in God!” (2002)
3. “Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general (important though they are) – but a Saviour, with the power to forgive.” (2011)
4. “To many of us our beliefs are of fundamental importance. For me the teachings of Christ and my own personal accountability before God provide a framework in which I try to lead my life. I, like so many of you, have drawn great comfort in difficult times from Christ’s words and example.” (2000)
5. “Forgiveness lies at the heart of the Christian faith. It can heal broken families, it can restore friendships and it can reconcile divided communities. It is in forgiveness that we feel the power of God’s love.” (2011)
6. “The gift I would most value next year is that reconciliation should be found wherever it is needed. A reconciliation which would bring peace and security to families and neighbours at present suffering and torn apart. Remember that good spreads outwards and every little does help. Mighty things from small beginnings grow as indeed they grew from the small child of Bethlehem.” (1976)
7. “Christ not only revealed to us the truth in his teachings. He lived by what he believed and gave us the strength to try to do the same – and, finally, on the cross, he showed the supreme example of physical and moral courage.” (1981)
8. “This is the time of year when we remember that God sent his only son ‘to serve, not to be served’. He restored love and service to the centre of our lives in the person of Jesus Christ.” (2012)
9. “In difficult times we may be tempted to find excuses for self-indulgence and to wash our hands of responsibility. Christmas stands for the opposite… we need to go out and look for opportunities to help those less fortunate than ourselves, even if that service demands sacrifice.” (1980)
10. “For Christians, as for all people of faith, reflection, meditation and prayer help us to renew ourselves in God’s love, as we strive daily to become better people. The Christmas message shows us that this love is for everyone. There is no one beyond its reach.” (2013)

Listen 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. Broadcast on Southern FM 88.3 on 29 May 2016 on the program “Songs of Hope”, and segment “Christians who have made a difference”.

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Caroline Chisholm was a devout Christian who helped immigrants and Australian immigration in the 19th century. She was honored by appearing on the Australian $5 note for some years. Listen again to her story in 7 minutes by pressing play or download. Her story went to air on 22May16 on “Songs of Hope”.

Hear the story of Eric Liddell, the olympian who would not race on the Christian sabbath – a Sunday. Broadcast on Southern FM 88.3 on the Songs of Hope program. Talk time is 5 minutes.

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