James Clerk Maxwell a genius

James Clerk Maxwell a genius

james-clerk-maxwell_thumb.jpgListen again to the story of James Clerk Maxwell, a genius of the 1800s who worked out the relationship between magnetism, electricity and light. He opened way for Einstein in the next century to develop the relationship between energy matter and light. His life story was broadcast on Southern FM 88.3 in Melbourne.

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St Patrick – father of Ireland

St Patrick – father of Ireland

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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William Wilberforce – stopped slave trade

William Wilberforce – stopped slave trade

wilberforce-by-ell-brown-on-Flickr_thumb.jpgOn 28 August 1833, the British parliament banned slavery throughout the British Empire. This was after thirty years of effort by British Christian evangelicals led by William Wilberforce.

Listen again to his story from Songs of Hope podcast, or download.

Gordon Moyes helped thousands in Sydney

Gordon Moyes helped thousands in Sydney

Gordon Moyes social welfare work in Sydney was amazing. Listen again to his story. He was superintendent of Sydney’s Wesley Mission for many years.  Press play to listen or download.