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

On 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 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.

St Valentine – origin of Valentines Day

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

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NOVAK DJOKOVIC – tennis champion

Tennis star Novak Djokovic is a Christian. Vic Campbell brought us this news on Christian News Bulletin

John Lang initiated independence from Britain

In the 1800s a Scottish clergyman immigrant initiated the move for independence of Australian colonies from Britain. He proposed the federation for the Australian colonies into one nation. He also gained the vote for the common Australian man. His name is John Dunmore Lang. Broadcast on Songs of Hope on Southern FM 88.3

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Richard Johnson – Australias First Fleeters Thanked God

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

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