In her desperate search for freedom, Mary of Magdala was drawn to Jesus’ inspirational message. It changed her life and got rid of her demons. She witnessed the Crucifixion. She was present at the tomb. She was the first person to see Jesus alive after His resurrection, and the first to tell others about it. But still, we seem to know so little about Mary of Magdala. To find out more, watch our program Mary of Magdala.

In her desperate search for freedom, Mary of Magdala was drawn to Jesus’ inspirational message. It changed her life and got rid of her demons. She witnessed the Crucifixion. She was present at the tomb. She was the first person to see Jesus alive after His resurrection, and the first to tell others about it. But still, we seem to know so little about Mary of Magdala. To find out more, watch our program Mary of Magdala.

Mary of Magdala

Australia is infamous for its dangerous wildlife, from poisonous snakes to man-eating crocodiles. With more deadly snakes than any other country worldwide, it isn’t surprising that you might even think that every deadly creature is ready and waiting to pounce on you. Join Gary Kent as we learn more about these deadly creatures and discover what the unexpected and most dangerous encounter is of all – and it’s relevant to every one of us.

Australia is infamous for its dangerous wildlife, from poisonous snakes to man-eating crocodiles. With more deadly snakes than any other country worldwide, it isn’t surprising that you might even think that every deadly creature is ready and waiting to pounce on you. Join Gary Kent as we learn more about these deadly creatures and discover what the unexpected and most dangerous encounter is of all – and it’s relevant to every one of us.

Australia’s 10 Deadliest

The Great Ocean Road stretches for some 300km along the south-eastern coast of Australia. Few other roads in the world can boast such magnificent beauty. But the spectacular scenery hides a dark secret.  Listen to this program and learn how and why someone else came on a rescue mission from heaven to earth.

The Great Ocean Road stretches for some 300km along the south-eastern coast of Australia. Few other roads in the world can boast such magnificent beauty. But the spectacular scenery hides a dark secret.  Listen to this program and learn how and why someone else came on a rescue mission from heaven to earth.

Fatal Shore

Eleanor Roosevelt

This program is part of a series on the Beatitudes of Jesus. In this episode, we will look at what Jesus meant when he taught, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God.” This teaching will be illustrated by the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States of America. “Poverty of spirit” is the first and most foundational of the Beatitudes. When we live humbly before God, we will live humbly before others. The heart of God will be our heart too, and we will pour out our lives in compassion and empathy for those who are oppressed and who suffer.   

This program is part of a series on the Beatitudes of Jesus. In this episode, we will look at what Jesus meant when he taught, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God.” This teaching will be illustrated by the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States of America. “Poverty of spirit” is the first and most foundational of the Beatitudes. When we live humbly before God, we will live humbly before others. The heart of God will be our heart too, and we will pour out our lives in compassion and empathy for those who are oppressed and who suffer.

Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit: Eleanor Roosevelt

King Belshazzar of Babylon organized a big party. Amid all the revelry, an event occurred that brought all festivities to an immediate halt. A mysterious hand appeared and in fiery letters wrote a chilling message on the wall of the king’s palace. Find out all about it in our program: The Writing on the Wall. And consider if God were to write something on your wall, what would it be?

King Belshazzar of Babylon organized a big party. Amid all the revelry, an event occurred that brought all festivities to an immediate halt. A mysterious hand appeared and in fiery letters wrote a chilling message on the wall of the king’s palace. Find out all about it in our program: The Writing on the Wall. And consider if God were to write something on your wall, what would it be?

Daniel 5: The Writing on the Wall

Matthew Flinders

Captain Matthew Flinders RN is credited with naming Australia. He is also the first man to have circumnavigated the continent with the help of Bungaree and the crew of HM sloop Investigator. His book A Voyage to Terra Australis describes his travels around the great southern landmass, complete with maps and charts. In January 2019, archaeologists excavating a site just behind London’s Euston Station discovered Flinders’ coffin and his bones. It was a ground-breaking discovery that offered scientists the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary man and his life. This week we take a look at the life and times of this illustrious naval explorer. A man who will go down in history as one of the world’s greatest explorers.

Captain Matthew Flinders RN is credited with naming Australia. He is also the first man to have circumnavigated the continent with the help of Bungaree and the crew of HM sloop Investigator. His book A Voyage to Terra Australis describes his travels around the great southern landmass, complete with maps and charts. In January 2019, archaeologists excavating a site just behind London’s Euston Station discovered Flinders’ coffin and his bones. It was a ground-breaking discovery that offered scientists the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary man and his life. This week we take a look at the life and times of this illustrious naval explorer. A man who will go down in history as one of the world’s greatest explorers.

The Man Who Named Australia: Matthew Flinders

Men carry important feelings so deep inside they barely know they’re there, much less how to talk about them.  But every man genuinely wants his spouse to understand his inner life, to know his fears and needs, to hear what he wishes he could tell her.  In this program, Shaunti Feldhahn reveals what every woman – single or married – needs to know.  She delivers one eye-opening revelation after another as she guides us on a journey into the fascinating inner lives of men.   

Men carry important feelings so deep inside they barely know they’re there, much less how to talk about them.  But every man genuinely wants his spouse to understand his inner life, to know his fears and needs, to hear what he wishes he could tell her.  In this program, Shaunti Feldhahn reveals what every woman – single or married – needs to know.  She delivers one eye-opening revelation after another as she guides us on a journey into the fascinating inner lives of men.

Superman: The Key to Amazing Relationships

There’s a lot of fear and uncertainty today regarding the future.  People wonder what the future holds in store for them and their families.  In this program, Gary Kent looks at an ancient king’s dream that gives clear, reassuring evidence that God is in control of our world and we have a bright and wonderful future ahead of us as He guides history towards one incredible event. 

There’s a lot of fear and uncertainty today regarding the future.  People wonder what the future holds in store for them and their families.  In this program, Gary Kent looks at an ancient king’s dream that gives clear, reassuring evidence that God is in control of our world and we have a bright and wonderful future ahead of us as He guides history towards one incredible event.

The King's Dream – Daniel 2

It’s no secret that Australians love chocolate. On average Australians consume 32 kg of chocolate per person per year. And what’s our favourite brand of chocolate? Well, it's Cadbury! But the Cadbury family has shared more than chocolate with the world. They’ve shared something far more important. The high ideals and Christian legacy of the Cadbury family are still visible in our modern society.

It’s no secret that Australians love chocolate. On average Australians consume 32 kg of chocolate per person per year. And what’s our favourite brand of chocolate? Well, it's Cadbury! But the Cadbury family has shared more than chocolate with the world. They’ve shared something far more important. The high ideals and Christian legacy of the Cadbury family are still visible in our modern society.

The Chocolate Factory

It is estimated that there are about 3 million shipwrecks lying on ocean floors across our planet.  Over 8,000 of them are found in Australian waters.  One of these shipwrecks was discovered by the Australian National Maritime Museum in 2009 and involves an amazing story of escaped convicts, the circumnavigation of Australia, the discovery of two major rivers, links to Napoleon, and rescue and reunion.  But the story doesn’t end there. This shipwreck is linked to a series of four other shipwrecks that are all involved in one of the most amazing family reunions of all time.  

It is estimated that there are about 3 million shipwrecks lying on ocean floors across our planet.  Over 8,000 of them are found in Australian waters.  One of these shipwrecks was discovered by the Australian National Maritime Museum in 2009 and involves an amazing story of escaped convicts, the circumnavigation of Australia, the discovery of two major rivers, links to Napoleon, and rescue and reunion.  But the story doesn’t end there. This shipwreck is linked to a series of four other shipwrecks that are all involved in one of the most amazing family reunions of all time.

Five Shipwrecks and a Mothers Love

The Incredible Journey is a donor-funded ministry passionate about communicating the Gospel of Christ. Pastor Gary Kent holds a B.A. in Theology, M.A. in Ancient History &amp; Archaeology, and M. in Divinity. He's an archaeologist who has excavated numerous sites throughout Israel and Jordan and is an internationally acclaimed speaker and TV presenter, he has spoken and produced numerous documentaries on subjects including the Bible, Bible prophecy, world events, and natural health. His passion is to share the good news of Jesus’ imminent return. — New programs are released every Friday at 6pm (AEST).

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a brain like Einstein? To be able to create complex theories and formulas that could change the world in some remarkable way? As important as IQ is, it turns out that IQ tests are notoriously bad at determining someone’s success or failure in life, and that scoring a high EQ – or emotional quotient – is a better indicator of success. Join Gary Kent and Dr. Neil Nedley in our program ‘How to Succeed in Life: IQ vs EQ’.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a brain like Einstein? To be able to create complex theories and formulas that could change the world in some remarkable way? As important as IQ is, it turns out that IQ tests are notoriously bad at determining someone’s success or failure in life, and that scoring a high EQ – or emotional quotient – is a better indicator of success.  Join Gary Kent and Dr. Neil Nedley in our program ‘How to Succeed in Life: IQ vs EQ’.

How to Succeed in Life: IQ vs EQ

Travel to almost any city, town or hamlet in Australia and New Zealand and the chances are you will find some sort of memorial to the Anzac soldiers of the Great War. But of the thousands of memorials found across the country, this one here in Mullumbimby in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, has special significance to me personally.  That's because of the four names that it represents — my grandfather his two brothers and his brother-in-law. I am taking the opportunity of exploring the First World War Anzacs in our family. We’re trying to track down the men behind the pictures and fragments of memory that are part of our family heritage – and discover our own connections to the Great War.  Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery back into history to discover secrets from the past.  I’m sure there are going to be lots of surprises along the way.

Travel to almost any city, town or hamlet in Australia and New Zealand and the chances are you will find some sort of memorial to the Anzac soldiers of the Great War. But of the thousands of memorials found across the country, this one here in Mullumbimby in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, has special significance to me personally.  That's because of the four names that it represents — my grandfather his two brothers and his brother-in-law.  I am taking the opportunity of exploring the First World War Anzacs in our family. We’re trying to track down the men behind the pictures and fragments of memory that are part of our family heritage – and discover our own connections to the Great War.  Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery back into history to discover secrets from the past.  I’m sure there are going to be lots of surprises along the way.

ANZAC Heritage – The Lavertys

It is the year 1632. The beautiful, remote town of Oberammergau nestles in the Bavarian Alps of Southern Germany - quietly and securely isolated from the turmoil and torment of the Bubonic plague that ravages the rest of Europe.A humble woodcarver, Kasper Schisler returns to his home in Oberammergau from his labours in a nearby village. But unbeknown to him and the other inhabitants of the town, he silently carries with him the seeds of a calamity that will wreak havoc, terror, and destruction on Oberammergau and its people. Within a year of this day, over one-quarter of the residents of the town will be dead - claimed by the dreaded plague, the Black Death. This will give rise to an extraordinary covenant with God that still resonates to this day.

It is the year 1632. The beautiful, remote town of Oberammergau nestles in the Bavarian Alps of Southern Germany - quietly and securely isolated from the turmoil and torment of the Bubonic plague that ravages the rest of Europe. A humble woodcarver, Kasper Schisler returns to his home in Oberammergau from his labours in a nearby village. But unbeknown to him and the other inhabitants of the town, he silently carries with him the seeds of a calamity that will wreak havoc, terror, and destruction on Oberammergau and its people. Within a year of this day, over one-quarter of the residents of the town will be dead - claimed by the dreaded plague, the Black Death. This will give rise to an extraordinary covenant with God that still resonates to this day.

Oberammergau – The Promise

Space is awesome. Just think of the immensity of space. For example, our earth could fit into the sun 1.3 million times. And one of the closest large galaxies to us is the Andromeda galaxy which is 2.5 million light-years away. Do you get what that means? Travelling at the speed of light –18 million km per minute –it would take us two and half million years to reach our nearest neighbour galaxy, Andromeda. And then we’re only on the edge of the Universe. Yes, it’s all enough to boggle the mind, but by understanding our galaxy we may be able to better understand our place in it, and how this world came to be. To find out more in our program, The Wonders of Space.

Space is awesome. Just think of the immensity of space. For example, our earth could fit into the sun 1.3 million times. And one of the closest large galaxies to us is the Andromeda galaxy which is 2.5 million light-years away. Do you get what that means? Travelling at the speed of light –18 million km per minute –it would take us two and half million years to reach our nearest neighbour galaxy, Andromeda. And then we’re only on the edge of the Universe. Yes, it’s all enough to boggle the mind, but by understanding our galaxy we may be able to better understand our place in it, and how this world came to be. To find out more in our program, The Wonders of Space.

The Wonders of Space

In December 1943, German ace fighter pilot Franz Stigler had every reason to shoot down the American B-17 bomber in front of him. Enemy forces had already killed his brother early in the war and they were now bombing German cities. Not only that, but if Stigler took down this bomber, he would round out his kill score and secure the German equivalent of the Medal of Honour. But just as he was about to squeeze the trigger, Stigler stopped. To find out why in our new program, Blessed are the Merciful: Fighter Pilots 

In December 1943, German ace fighter pilot Franz Stigler had every reason to shoot down the American B-17 bomber in front of him. Enemy forces had already killed his brother early in the war and they were now bombing German cities. Not only that, but if Stigler took down this bomber, he would round out his kill score and secure the German equivalent of the Medal of Honour. But just as he was about to squeeze the trigger, Stigler stopped. To find out why in our new program, Blessed are the Merciful: Fighter Pilots

Blessed are the Merciful – Fighter Pilots 

John Wycliffe

There are times in the course of history when streams of thought, new ideologies, and momentous events come together to form defining moments that affect and change the course of human history forever. The 16th century was such a time. A moment in history when a door for massive change opened. It was a time of religious awakening; it saw the invention of the printing press; it was an age of exploration and discovery. And, in a sense, it was all encapsulated in one pivotal moment on the 31st October, 1517, when a young German monk, Martin Luther, strode to the Castle Church in the town of Wittenberg and nailed 95 propositions on the front door.  These propositions, or questions, challenged the power and authority of the most powerful empire on earth – an empire that had ruled for a thousand years. His actions set in motion a course of events that would reshape Western civilization and change the world forever.  But this pivotal moment didn’t happen in a vacuum.  Just as sunrise is proceeded by the morning star so Martin Luther and the Reformation were proceeded by an Oxford professor who laid the groundwork or foundation for the momentous events of the 16th century.  This is the story of John Wycliffe – the Morning Star.

There are times in the course of history when streams of thought, new ideologies, and momentous events come together to form defining moments that affect and change the course of human history forever. The 16th century was such a time. A moment in history when a door for massive change opened. It was a time of religious awakening; it saw the invention of the printing press; it was an age of exploration and discovery. And, in a sense, it was all encapsulated in one pivotal moment on the 31st October, 1517, when a young German monk, Martin Luther, strode to the Castle Church in the town of Wittenberg and nailed 95 propositions on the front door.  These propositions, or questions, challenged the power and authority of the most powerful empire on earth – an empire that had ruled for a thousand years. His actions set in motion a course of events that would reshape Western civilization and change the world forever.  But this pivotal moment didn’t happen in a vacuum.  Just as sunrise is proceeded by the morning star so Martin Luther and the Reformation were proceeded by an Oxford professor who laid the groundwork or foundation for the momentous events of the 16th century.  This is the story of John Wycliffe – the Morning Star.

John Wycliffe – Morning Star of the Reformation

In March 2018 Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia collapsed onto a public bench in the English town of Salisbury. They were weaving in and out of consciousness and behaving like junkies experiencing an opioid overdose. 24 hours later they were hospitalised and placed under deep sedation in critical condition. Skripal was a Russian double agent who had been recruited to work for MI6, the British Secret Intelligence Service. He had been poisoned with Novichok, a nerve agent developed by the Soviet Union for use in their chemical weapons program. More than a decade before Skripal’s poisoning, Alexander Litvinenko, another Russian intelligence officer working for MI6 had been poisoned with a rare radioactive isotope called Polonium. Skripal and Litvinenko’s stories are eerily similar and yet diverge on a single fact; while Skripal survived, Litvinenko did not. Join us this week as we explore the fascinating story behind two Russian defectors.

In March 2018 Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia collapsed onto a public bench in the English town of Salisbury. They were weaving in and out of consciousness and behaving like junkies experiencing an opioid overdose. 24 hours later they were hospitalised and placed under deep sedation in critical condition. Skripal was a Russian double agent who had been recruited to work for MI6, the British Secret Intelligence Service. He had been poisoned with Novichok, a nerve agent developed by the Soviet Union for use in their chemical weapons program. More than a decade before Skripal’s poisoning, Alexander Litvinenko, another Russian intelligence officer working for MI6 had been poisoned with a rare radioactive isotope called Polonium. Skripal and Litvinenko’s stories are eerily similar and yet diverge on a single fact; while Skripal survived, Litvinenko did not. Join us this week as we explore the fascinating story behind two Russian defectors.

Poisoned - The Russian Spies

On New Year’s Day 1915 Badsha Gool and Mullah Abdullah opened fire on a train of civilians, injuring seven and killing six. The men were Afghan cameleers living in Broken Hill, committed to upholding the values ad ideology of the Ottoman Empire. The attack was the first terrorist attack to take place on Australian soil and whipped the local community of Broken Hill and the nation at large into a frenzy. A spate of mob violence and discriminatory laws followed in the wake of the attack stirring up a whole host of questions. Foremost among them is this simple question; what motivates racism and prejudice? Join us as we take a look at this important social and moral issue in this week’s episode

On New Year’s Day 1915 Badsha Gool and Mullah Abdullah opened fire on a train of civilians, injuring seven and killing six. The men were Afghan cameleers living in Broken Hill, committed to upholding the values ad ideology of the Ottoman Empire. The attack was the first terrorist attack to take place on Australian soil and whipped the local community of Broken Hill and the nation at large into a frenzy. A spate of mob violence and discriminatory laws followed in the wake of the attack stirring up a whole host of questions. Foremost among them is this simple question; what motivates racism and prejudice? Join us as we take a look at this important social and moral issue in this week’s episode

The Attack at Broken Hill

On the 26th of May 1940, the Royal Navy launched Operation Dynamo. Headquartered in the tunnels running under Dover Castle, the aim of the operation was to evacuate the standard British Expeditionary Force from the beaches of Dunkirk in France. The British, French and Belgian forces had been locked in a protracted struggle against the advancing lines of German tanks and troops that made their way through the Netherlands and Luxembourg, cutting through wide swathes of territory and forcing the Allies into a hasty and confused retreat. On the 20th of May, the decision was made to order all British troops to Dunkirk from where they would be evacuated to safety. The operation went on to gain notoriety as the greatest military evacuation in history and was dubbed the Miracle of Dunkirk. Join us this week as we take a closer look at this fascinating story. 

On the 26th of May 1940, the Royal Navy launched Operation Dynamo. Headquartered in the tunnels running under Dover Castle, the aim of the operation was to evacuate the standard British Expeditionary Force from the beaches of Dunkirk in France. The British, French and Belgian forces had been locked in a protracted struggle against the advancing lines of German tanks and troops that made their way through the Netherlands and Luxembourg, cutting through wide swathes of territory and forcing the Allies into a hasty and confused retreat. On the 20th of May, the decision was made to order all British troops to Dunkirk from where they would be evacuated to safety. The operation went on to gain notoriety as the greatest military evacuation in history and was dubbed the Miracle of Dunkirk. Join us this week as we take a closer look at this fascinating story.

The Miracle of Dunkirk

Prayer is an important lifeline that connects us to God. It brings us into fellowship with God in a way nothing else can and offers us an opportunity to communicate with God on an intimate level. The early church experienced this first-hand and there are many amazing stories of how prayer changed the lives of these early believers. In fact, the vibrant prayer life of the church was the engine that drove their mission forward. So how can we cultivate such a prayer life? What steps can we take to ensure that we have a vibrant and effective prayer life that can not only change our lives but can give us purpose and hope? Join us this week as we take a look at the power of prayer. 

Prayer is an important lifeline that connects us to God. It brings us into fellowship with God in a way nothing else can and offers us an opportunity to communicate with God on an intimate level. The early church experienced this first-hand and there are many amazing stories of how prayer changed the lives of these early believers. In fact, the vibrant prayer life of the church was the engine that drove their mission forward. So how can we cultivate such a prayer life? What steps can we take to ensure that we have a vibrant and effective prayer life that can not only change our lives but can give us purpose and hope? Join us this week as we take a look at the power of prayer.

Prayer – Connecting with God

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