Marathons, along with Ironmans, are two of the toughest athletic endeavours on the planet. The ultimate test of strength and endurance. They’re considered by most as barely possible, but not for the Team Hoyt, father-son duo. What makes this duo so special is that Rick, the son, was born with cerebral palsy, and is quadriplegic.…
Our world has seen some great and amazing travellers, like Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, James Cook, Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco da Gama, and Ibn Battuta. These trailblazers journeyed to the ends of the Earth. But surely our age has seen the greatest travellers of all time. They don’t travel by camel, ship, or on foot, but…
The dividing or Partition of India and the establishment of this border was one of the most defining events in the subcontinent’s history. It created the largest migration in human history. Families and communities were torn apart. Estimates suggest that up to 18 million people lost their homes and were forced to flee. And up…
When contemplating the great manmade wonders of the world, we’re filled with admiration and astonishment at the human genius behind these marvellous creations. In this episode, we’re going to consider the mastermind behind them all, the source of this human genius, a true wonder of wonders, the human brain. Every one of these manmade wonders…
The story of Mahatma Gandhi has encouraged and inspired people all over the world. He brought down an empire and influenced men like Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela to fight for freedom through non-violent means. He protected the rights of the weak and defenceless. He was the champion of the oppressed and downtrodden. He…
A young girl murdered. A devastated father refusing to seek revenge. A murderer transformed by a book he stole from his victim. Then forgiveness given and peace achieved! No, it’s not a Hollywood blockbuster! It’s the true story of a Maori girl named Tarore, and the impact her death had upon the Maori people of…
The Gibson Desert covers an area of 15 million hectares making it the fifth largest desert in Australia. It’s a vast region of undulating red sand plains, rocky ridges, dunes, scrubby trees, and desert grass. This harsh and inhospitable environment provides the setting for a deeply moving love story, an Australian version of Romeo and…
The Great Zimbabwe Ruins, located in the heart of Southern Africa, are one of the most stunning ancient monuments in the world. All the towers and structures were built out of millions of stones balanced perfectly on top of one another without the aid of mortar. Many believed that the ruins were the remains of…
The story of the Eureka Stockade is a fundamental milestone on Australia’s road to democracy. The people sheltering in the Eureka Stockade did not want to change the system of government; they wanted to be included in it. They were not insurgents. They were not revolutionaries. They rebelled against vicious treatment by police when all…
From a poor, unknown family, mending pots by day and getting into trouble with local gangs by night, John Bunyan ended up in prison. Then he became one of the best known authors of all time. This is the story of how a hooligan and soldier became a preacher, prisoner and famous writer. Watch the…
Like the passengers and crew on the ships that sailed along the Shipwreck Coast to “thread the needle” to reach Melbourne, you may feel you are travelling in a dark storm or thick fog. Contact: www.tij.tv Facebook.com/TheIncredibleJourneyMinistry Phone (in Australia): 0481 315 101 Phone (in New Zealand): 020 422 2042 Phone (outside of Australia): +61…
It’s hard to forgive others. Especially when the damage is life-shattering, or when the offender continues doing things that cause us pain. Soon our whole focus is on how can I repay them? The bitter thoughts swirl through our minds and become all-consuming and potentially can be very destructive to us. The question is, how…
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