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The Incredible Journey

Gary Kent

195 episodes

3 days ago

Decades after the war, people from around the world still visit Auschwitz, a solemn place of remembrance for those who perished there. But imagine walking through it alongside the grandson of its ruthless commandant, Rudolf Höss. And what if your father was Martin Bormann, one of Hitler’s closest confidants and a key architect of the Holocaust? Join Gary Kent as he explores the heartbreaking stories of the children of Nazi leaders, those who grew up carrying a burden of guilt that was never t...

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Decades after the war, people from around the world still visit Auschwitz, a solemn place of remembrance for those who perished there. But imagine walking through it alongside the grandson of its ruthless commandant, Rudolf Höss. And what if your father was Martin Bormann, one of Hitler’s closest confidants and a key architect of the Holocaust? Join Gary Kent as he explores the heartbreaking stories of the children of Nazi leaders, those who grew up carrying a burden of guilt that was never t...

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Religion & Spirituality,

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The Incredible Journey

My Father, the Nazi

Decades after the war, people from around the world still visit Auschwitz, a solemn place of remembrance for those who perished there. But imagine walking through it alongside the grandson of its ruthless commandant, Rudolf Höss. And what if your father was Martin Bormann, one of Hitler’s closest confidants and a key architect of the Holocaust? Join Gary Kent as he explores the heartbreaking stories of the children of Nazi leaders, those who grew up carrying a burden of guilt that was never t...

3 days ago

28 minutes

The Incredible Journey

Flight 901 – Mt Erebus Disaster

On the morning of 28 November 1979, Air New Zealand Flight TE901 departed Auckland Airport in Māngere on an 11-hour sightseeing journey to Antarctica. At 1:49 p.m., tragedy struck when the aircraft crashed into the lower slopes of Mt Erebus, claiming the lives of all 237 passengers and 20 crew. It remains the worst civil disaster in New Zealand’s history. In this program, we retrace the flight path of TE901 and explore the complex and compelling story behind the doomed journey. Along the way,...

3 weeks ago

28 minutes

The Incredible Journey

The World’s Most Notorious Atheist – Antony Flew

The British philosopher Antony Flew was a powerful voice against the existence of God. He was a prominent atheist known for his work in the field of philosophy of religion and his arguments against the existence of God. For more than fifty years, he promoted his atheist agenda in the universities where he taught. However, later in his life, he rejected atheism and became a believer in God. What changed his mind?

3 weeks ago

28 minutes

The Incredible Journey

Outback Camels and Big Lizzie

Since its inception in the early 1880s, Broken Hill has been a thriving mining boomtown. Its prosperity attracted able-bodied workers from across the region, quickly transforming the town into a bustling hub of activity. As its success grew, Broken Hill also became a key trading centre. Camel trains regularly passed through, using the town as a base along major inland trade routes. At the height of the camel train era, Broken Hill was home to two of the largest cameleer camps in Australia. Am...

1 month ago

28 minutes

The Incredible Journey

The Gipsy Moth and Aviation’s Golden Age

In the early 20th century, England and Australia produced some of the world’s greatest pioneering aviators. Among them were Amy Johnson, the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia, and C. W. A. Scott (Charles William Anderson Scott), a record-breaking pilot whose daring flights captured global attention. Their stories are marked by courage, determination, and astonishing leaps of faith. Nearly a century after Scott’s record flight, the very de Havilland Gipsy Moth he flew was pains...

1 month ago

28 minutes

The Incredible Journey

The Bible - What's In It For You?

In 2023 the oldest Hebrew Bible in the world sold at Sotheby’s New York for over $38 million USD, making it the most valuable manuscript sold at auction. It is called the Codex Sassoon and is thought to have been written about 1,100 years ago. It is the earliest surviving example of the Hebrew Bible. The Codex Sassoon Bible is a veritable treasure. However, there are older ancient Bibles, scrolls, and manuscripts that are even more valuable and involve amazing stories of discovery. Join us in...

2 months ago

35 minutes

The Incredible Journey

Lost – Three Children’s Fight for Survival

In August 1864, three young children went missing in the bushland of Victoria’s Wimmera District. Isaac, Jane, and Frank Duff, aged between four and nine, had become lost in the rugged wilderness. Their father, John Duff, launched a desperate search that stretched over nine days and eight nights. Just before sunset on the ninth day, the children were found alive—exhausted, malnourished, but miraculously still clinging to life. Their survival captured the hearts and imagination of the entire c...

2 months ago

28 minutes

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Tangiwai – A Tragic Love Story

On Christmas Eve, 1953, New Zealand’s holiday celebrations were shattered by tragedy. The Wellington to Auckland night express, filled with passengers eager to be home for Christmas, was making its way north when disaster struck. A lahar (volcanic mudflow) had swept away the Tangiwai Rail Bridge, plunging the train into the raging Whangaehu River below. The result was catastrophic — lives were lost, and the nation was left in shock. It was one of the darkest moments in New Zealand’s history....

2 months ago

28 minutes

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The Coles Story: From Corner Store to Supermarket Giant

The value of the global trade of goods today is approximately 30 trillion US dollars. That’s 83 billion dollars per day of goods being transported all over the world across land, air, and sea. But trade is nothing new. In ancient times, trade began as a barter system in which people exchanged one object for another. People traded animal skins or services for food, weapons, clothing, and spices. Some primitive societies even used shells or pearls as currency, but during the 18th century, coins...

3 months ago

28 minutes

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Sacred Sites of the Ancient World

Virtually all ancient civilisations considered the celestial bodies and their movements of great importance, even incorporating astronomical events into the design of their sacred temples and monuments. The Egyptians, Babylonians, Mesopotamians, Chinese, Incas, Mayans and Aztecs worshipped the sun, moon, and stars. They built splendid sacred monuments that reflected astronomical events associated with the movement of the planets and stars. They were revered as gods to be worshipped and consid...

3 months ago

35 minutes

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Lennie the Legend: An Epic Journey to the Bridge of Dreams

In 1932, Lennie Gwyther was nine years old when he and his horse Ginger Mick embarked on a 1000-kilometre journey to Sydney to see the newly constructed harbour bridge. At the time, Australia was in the throes of economic depression, and Lennie’s journey resonated with many Australians. At the end of his journey, Lennie was dubbed a legend and given a hero’s welcome in both Sydney and his native town of Leongatha. Join us as we follow in the footsteps of Lennie the Legend and his incredible j...

3 months ago

28 minutes

The Incredible Journey

King Herod – A Legacy of Blood and Stone

He is one of the most reviled and hated men in history. He was the king of the Holy Land during the time of Jesus and is best known for ordering the massacre in Bethlehem of all male children under 2 years old. His name? Herod the Great But Herod’s cruel reputation has always hidden another side of one of the Bible’s greatest villains. He was a prolific builder and architectural mastermind of breathtaking proportions. He built new cities, fortresses, palaces, harbours, aqueducts, theatres, a...

4 months ago

28 minutes

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Defeat of Barbarossa

Operation Barbarossa and the area which fell under it became the site of some of the largest and most brutal battles, deadliest atrocities, terrible loss of life, and horrific conditions for Soviets and Germans alike – all of which influenced the course of World War 2. The defeat of Operation Barbarossa led to the end of that war and all the pain, suffering that accompanied it. In this program we investigate its connection with a young Australian engineer and consider the insights Opera...

4 months ago

28 minutes

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Record Breakers – Nevill & Bubsie – The First to Drive Around Australia

In August 1925, two young adventurous missionaries set off from Perth, Western Australia, in their small Citroën with a plan to drive to Darwin, selling books and collecting donations along the way. If they made it that far, they would be the first motorists to complete that journey. But adventure took on a life of its own and, by the end of the year, Nevill Westwood and the little car 'Bubsie' had driven into the history books and completed the first journey around Australia.

4 months ago

35 minutes

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Foods that Heal the Brain

Did you know that the foods we eat daily determine our brain's health and well-being? And here’s what’s important. There are superfoods and lifestyle choices that can heal our brains. It’s a question that lurks in our minds. Could the foods we eat really affect our ability to concentrate, focus, learn, and remember? Can the foods we eat really harm our brains? Every day, when we choose foods to eat, do we ask ourselves, "Is this food good for my brain, my body, and my well-being?" Well, nutr...

4 months ago

28 minutes

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Samuel Marsden – New Zealand’s Gamechanger

Born the son of a humble blacksmith in Yorkshire, England, Samuel Marsden rose to become one of the most prominent, influential — and at times controversial — figures in early colonial Australia. But who was this remarkably versatile man? A chaplain, magistrate, farmer, and a pioneer of the Australian wool industry, Marsden's legacy stretches far beyond the pulpit. His influence wasn't limited to Australia. In the early 1800s, at the invitation of a prominent Māori chief, Marsden sailed to N...

4 months ago

28 minutes

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Just As I Am – A Journey of Faith and Redemption – Charlotte Elliot

Charlotte Elliot’s story is one of resilience, faith, and grace. Born in 1789 in England, she faced lifelong physical and emotional struggles that left her questioning her worth before God. A turning point came when Dr. Cesar Malan visited her and encouraged her to come to God just as she was. This profound moment inspired her to write the hymn Just As I Am in 1835—a reflection of her personal journey of surrender and faith. The hymn's simple yet powerful message of approaching God without pr...

5 months ago

28 minutes

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Joseph Part 3: The Ruler

After two long years in prison, Joseph’s life changed in a single day. From a forgotten slave, he rose to become the most powerful man in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh himself. God used Joseph to interpret Pharaoh’s troubling dreams, foretelling seven years of abundance followed by seven years of severe famine. Tasked with saving Egypt from disaster, Joseph embraced the challenge with divine wisdom. As Grand Vizier, he navigated the complexities of Egyptian politics and the intrigues of one o...

5 months ago

28 minutes

The Incredible Journey

Joseph Part 2: The Prisoner

We continue the inspiring story of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his brothers and purchased by the Egyptian official Potiphar. Despite adversity, Joseph remained faithful to God and rose to become Chief Steward in Potiphar’s house. However, his fortunes took a turn when he was falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife and imprisoned. Refusing to be defined by his circumstances, Joseph kept his faith and earned the trust of the prison warden. With God’s guidance, he interpreted the dreams of P...

5 months ago

28 minutes

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Martin Luther – Man of the Millennium

Over 500 years ago, a young German monk named Martin Luther challenged the power and authority of the most powerful empire on earth. He set in motion a train of revolution, war and conflict that would reshape Western civilisation and lift it out of the Dark Ages. In the university town of Wittenberg, not all that far from the Rhine River, the young Martin Luther strides down the busy street to Wittenberg’s Castle church, the most prominent and important building in the town. On the church do...

5 months ago

28 minutes