Why does Hollywood like Bible stories? History shows some of it’s most memorable titles have taken their stories from the Good Book – but why do producers think they make good stories? In 2014 actors, directors and distributors will go to work on a slate of productions crammed with Christian titles. But will they be… Continue reading Opinion: Hollywood’s Kingdom year
Not since the days of Cecil B. DeMille have directors taken on the epic storylines of the Old Testament and delivered them to the big screen – Noah is the 2014 exception. Sadly, despite bucket loads of special effects the story itself may have shrunk in the downpour. Russell Crowe stars as one of the… Continue reading Movie Review: Noah
John Snowden, biblical adviser on Noah, addresses criticisms of the film and encourages Christians to embrace the film as it ultimately addresses a core theological question – does humanity deserve to be saved? Audio – Biblical Consultant on Noah, John Snowden talks about the film http://downloads.hopemedia.com.au/oh/oh_johnsnowden_2014-03-26.mp3 OH: From the moment that Hollywood made their first… Continue reading John Snowden – Biblical consultant on Noah Movie
Dr Lisa Williams is an expert in positive emotions. In this instalment of our Living the Good Life, Dr Williams talks how we can cultivate gratitude in our lives and the impact gratitude can have on our mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
Janine Shepherd was a cross country skier bound for the Winter Olympics, before an accident changed her life. She tells her story of overcoming a broken body, paraplegia and depression, to live a new life and chase new dreams, including becoming an aerobatic pilot. Audio – Janine Shepherd shares her story of overcoming a crippling… Continue reading Janine Shepherd – A Life-Changing Near-Death Experience
Rev. Paul Webb brings to us the second in the series ‘Parramatta asks God’. Today we ask one of the most common questions ‘Why does God allow suffering?’ The bible reading for today is Luke 13:1-5
Health and wellbeing guru, Andrew Cate, joins our Living the Good Life conversation series to talk about how good health can make for a good life. He’s a personal trainer, weight loss coach and author of A Healthy Heart for Life. Audio – Andrew Cate talks about why it’s important to have a healthy heart https://downloads.hopemedia.com.au/oh/oh_andrewcate_2014-03-18.mp3
Tony Kirwan thought he was a ‘giver’ not a ‘doer’, but in 2001, he packed up the family and headed the Thailand to lead Destiny Rescue. His organisation has rescued more than 3,000 children from sex slavery, and aims to rescue 100,000 by 2020.
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