Best Checkpoint Charlie Podcasts (2024)

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Checkpoint Charlie & The Price of Freedom 28:30

29d ago28:30

28:30

This is the place where East meets West in the heart of Europe. This is the place where Communism and Capitalism clashed. During the Cold War, the crossing point between the East and West was called Checkpoint Charlie and was universally known as the epicentre of the conflict. Throughout its history, it was a place of high tension and drama. It all…

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Chernobyl – Lethal Legacy 28:30

7h ago28:30

28:30

The nuclear explosion at Chernobyl on the 26th April, 1986, was the worst man-made disaster in history. 50 tonnes of radiation were released into the atmosphere. It contaminated millions of acres of forests and farmlands, causing death and destruction. The disaster provides insights into the devastating effects of sin. It also provides insights int…

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Living up 27:16

7d ago27:16

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Jordan Peterson recently delivered the keynote address at the ARC conference he sponsored. It was about our Identity as Christians—what we believe about ourselves. The phrase, Welcoming the Possibilities, jumped out at us, helping us in our Christian process of “Living Up.”

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Tom Richards – A True Champion 28:30

7d ago28:30

28:30

Like most small towns and villages around Australia, Emmaville has its war memorial, complete with the names of those who volunteered from this area. But the name of Emmaville’s most remarkable son is not here, for by the time he enlisted, he had long moved away — Tom Richards. Richards' grew up to be an athletic young man, and his speed, strength …

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The Cattle Empire 28:30

15d ago28:30

28:30

"The Outback" is a colloquial name for the vast desert region that comprises most of Australia's interior. It describes the emptiness, remoteness, and the huge distances of inland Australia. In fact, nothing says 'Australia' quite like our Outback. And you can find a little of the Outback in every state of mainland Australia. The open spaces that s…

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Living Unleavened - Passover Season 32:01

23d ago32:01

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Thirty years after Christ died, we see in the Bible the Apostle Paul telling the Church to live “unleavened." It’s clearly a reference to the Festival of Unleavened Bread. He explains that leavening, in the Bible, is a symbol for sin. The only way to live sin free is by the Grace of Jesus Christ, which is the subject of the Festival of Unleavened B…

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The Bible - The Greatest Book Ever Written 28:30

22d ago28:30

28:30

The Guinness Book of Records estimates that over 5 billion copies of the Bible have been printed throughout history. If you've ever picked up one of these copies and found it to be unlike any other book you've read, don't be too quick to dismiss it. You might have questions about why it is split into two sections, the "Old Testament" and the "New T…

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Checkpoint Charlie - Passover Examination 26:29

1M ago26:29

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Checkpoint Charlie was a famous checkpoint of the Cold War. Did you know that God has a checkpoint for Christians too? Are your ID and other papers in order? Can you pass the checkpoint successfully? Learn more in Checkpoint Charlie - Passover Examination.

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Rembrandt – The Man Who Lit Up the World 28:30

1M ago28:30

28:30

Throughout history, the Dutch have fought for important causes and become pioneers in social and economic changes that Europe and other countries have imitated. Known as a tolerant society, this has let important Dutch people leave their mark without judgment. Today, we will follow in the footsteps of one of the Netherlands' most loved and famous c…

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On The Dinosaur Trail 28:30

1M ago28:30

28:30

Dinosaurs are the most spectacular creatures that have ever lived. They have been an intense source of fascination for many people. Both young and old love discovering more about these prehistoric giants that once roamed the earth. Lucky for us, outback Queensland has much prehistoric history to discover. So, let’s go on a journey along Australia’s…

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Small is Good 29:19

2M ago29:19

29:19

Small is good because God always starts small when he uses us to accomplish his will. Why is that? What else do we need to know about “small” being “good”?

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Mind over Matter 30:03

2M ago30:03

30:03

Mind over Matter. It's a common expression. And it applies to Christian life in a most important way. Do you know how to put Mind over Matter the way God tells us? Consider the issue in this presentation.

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The 27 Club 28:30

2M ago28:30

28:30

Rock and Roll demolished barriers, broke down walls, questioned every assumption and embraced every possibility. We should not be surprised that some of today's most influential people reference the music and message of this Golden Age as the inspiration for seeing the world differently. However, this Golden Age had a dark side. With all the money …

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Masada: The Zealots' Fortress 28:30

2M ago28:30

28:30

Judea was ruled by Rome two thousand years ago, and in AD 66, a Jewish Revolt flared into a full-scale war that raged for four years – until the Roman general Titus destroyed Jerusalem. But one outpost alone held out against the Romans. It was the fortress of Masada built high above the Dead Sea on top of a barren mountainous plateau, and it's wher…

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Human Nature - How We Got It 42:02

3M ago42:02

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Modern day Christianity teaches that we were born with the bad part of our nature. How can that be, as God made the creation, including Adam and Eve, and said, "This is good?" If we are not born with it, how did we come by it? Consider the topic in Human Nature - How We Got It.

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Tony McLellan: The Man Who Made Millions... and Gave it all Away 28:30

3M ago28:30

28:30

Tony McLellan began his life out in the Australian bush on his family farm called Jumble Plains, which in its heyday was a successful sheep station in the Tullamore District in NSW. Tony's journey from the Australian bush to the pinnacle of international success is fascinating and inspiring. Perhaps the most significant aspect of Tony McLellan's st…

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Acting Like a Child 21:09

3M ago21:09

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Jesus said all Christians need to have the attitude of a child. Why did he say that? In our world, when we tell an adult they are acting like a child, it’s not meant to be a good thing. So this dichotomy runs us smack into one of the great spiritual paradoxes. Understand more about it in Acting Like a Child.…

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The Day of Visitation 23:42

4M ago23:42

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There is a term used throughout the Bible, "The Day of Visitation." Most Christians generally think of it related to the return of Christ to the Earth. While Christ's return is an aspect of God's visitation, there is much more to it. Join us in this presentation to expand your understanding of *The Day of Visitation*…

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New Wine, Old Skins 19:25

4M ago19:25

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Jesus presented his disciples with an enigmatic parable about putting new wine into old wineskins. What was he talking about? What’s the lesson for us?

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Elements of a Biblically-Based Congregation - Part 3 32:17

5M ago32:17

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Jesus said trees that don't bear fruit get cut down. A congregation that lasts over time knows it's purpose and bears fruit. What is the purpose of a Christian congregation? Are there more than one purpose?

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White Island - Surviving a Volcanic Eruption 28:30

5M ago28:30

28:30

100% Pure New Zealand. Its unparalleled scenic beauty and amazing outdoor activities make it one of the most desirable places to live. In fact, Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand tops that world ranking. But Auckland has an ominous secret: it sits on over 50 volcanoes. New Zealand still has ten active volcanoes scattered across its north isl…

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Hostage Crisis - All Eyes on Israel 28:30

5M ago28:30

28:30

On the 7th of October, the militant Palestinian group Hamas launched a deadly attack against Israel. Over 5,000 rockets have been fired into Israel from Gaza. Hundreds of Hamas terrorists invaded Israel by land, and air. At least 1,400 Israelis have been killed and more than 3,000 injured by Hamas terrorist attacks. In response, Israeli jet fighter…

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The Pearl 28:30

5M ago28:30

28:30

The town of Broome is often referred to as the pearl of North-West Australia. It's an exotic pearling town with history and culture as rich and vibrant as its landscape. Broome is home to the Pinctada Maxima, the largest pearl oyster in the World. Pearls remind us of the pearl of great price in the Bible. Watch the program and see how the pearl of …

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Sir Edmund Hillary – Reach the Summit 28:30

5M ago28:30

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It's 70 years since one of the most extraordinary achievements occurred. This accomplishment is spoken of, remembered, and often used as the gauge of success. And so, it is no surprise that the name of this one man is carved indelibly into history. In his home country, he's considered a hero and has been voted the most admired person in the nation.…

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20231201 BBC2 Biblically-Based Congregation - Part 2 33:44

5M ago33:44

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In this second installment of our series, Elements of a Biblically-Based Congregation, we take a look at some of the characteristics of that kind of congregation.

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Elements of a Biblically-Based Congregation - Part 1 27:34

5M ago27:34

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How does the Bible say a congregation of God's Church should be organized? How would you know one if you saw one? What does a spirit-led congregation do to last over time? Learn more in Elements of a Biblically-Based Church of God Congregation - Part 1

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Salt of the Earth 28:30

5M ago28:30

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Ancient records tell us that salt was a valuable trading item and merchants developed salt routes to transport it to sell to other countries. Salt even came to be used as a currency known as white gold and its history has been interwoven into countless civilizations for thousands of years. But what does the Bible have to say about salt? Well, if yo…

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Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels 28:30

6M ago28:30

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Kokoda, the defining battle for Australia during World War 2, is a testament to the courage and resilience of our soldiers. But there's an untold story of heroes who played a pivotal role during the gruelling Kokoda campaign: Thousands of Papua New Guineans from villages along the Kokoda Track stepped up as carriers and porters. They walked for mil…

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Gut and Brain Link 28:30

6M ago28:30

28:30

Eating is one of the great pleasures in life. In fact, the average person spends a staggering 32,000 hours on eating in their lifetime. That’s nearly four years of non-stop eating. Amazingly, our gut makes up about 70% of our immune system and contains 1.5 to 2kg of bacteria – more than the weight of our brain. So, our gut is a big deal. Join Gary …

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Up with the Times 31:57

6M ago31:57

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In the Bible, we are told that the Church is to follow the original faith presented to it by Jesus Christ. It never needs updating. The original doctrines are eternal. But does that mean that the Church is never to adapt to societal shifts? Explore this topic with us in Up with the Times. Think ahead rather than behind.…

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Fear or Fear Not 34:36

6M ago34:36

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God tells us over 360 times in the Bible, "Fear not." This command is usually related to fearing what others might do to us. God, however, tells us there is never any reason for this kind of fear. Explore the issue further in Fear or Fear Not.

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Albrecht Dürer: Praying Hands – A Story of Love and Sacrifice 28:30

6M ago28:30

28:30

German artist Albrecht Dürer's pen and ink drawing, 'Praying Hands', is one of the best-known works of art in the world. The story is told of how Albrecht studied art, returned to his village and saw his brother's gnarled, work-ruined hands, who had supported him by working in the mines. His brother, an aspiring artist, could no longer hold a paint…

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Corrie ten Boom: And the Deadly Game of Hide and Seek 28:30

7M ago28:30

28:30

When the Nazis rose to power in 1933, they began a systematic campaign to exclude, expel and separate the Jewish community from various aspects of society. In 1941, the Nazis began to murder Jews indiscriminately. In the summer of 1942, the Ten Boom family began a covert underground operation in a little watch shop in Haarlem, Holland. They began t…

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Bare Minimums 33:03

7M ago33:03

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As everyone knows, people are busier than ever, on a whole. This puts pressure on us to do the bare minimum on tasks, trying to get more things done. There is one area of life where we can’t afford to do that.

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The Final Qantas 747 Flight 28:30

7M ago28:30

28:30

In July 2020 Qantas retired the last remaining Boeing 747 aircraft from its fleet. The flight departed Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport and made its way across the Pacific Ocean finally coming to rest in the massive aircraft boneyard in the Mojave Desert. It was a poignant moment for both Qantas and Australia as a nation. It signalled the end of an…

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The Devil Made Me Do It – Michael Howe 28:30

7M ago28:30

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Tasmania is a magnificent place of rugged beauty, but it was also once a place where bushrangers roamed the wilderness and legends were born. Come with us as we follow in the footsteps of Michael Howe – the most wanted man in the British Empire at one time. His story will captivate and surprise you, and may even shock you. As we catch a glimpse int…

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Is Jesus Real? 28:30

7M ago28:30

28:30

Jesus Christ may be the most famous person who ever lived. But how do we know he did? While billions of people believe Jesus was the most important figure in world history, many others reject the idea that he even existed at all. Join Gary Kent on a journey through the land of Israel as we follow in the footsteps of Jesus, and look at the top 10 di…

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Bonhoeffer - The Preacher and the Swastika 28:30

8M ago28:30

28:30

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian, is a Christian hero for many. Executed by the Nazis just days before the end of WWII for his participation in a plot to kill Hitler, Bonhoeffer is hailed as a 20th century martyr. But Bonhoeffer struggled with a moral dilemma – his religious views and the courage to face the evil around him. He chose to fac…

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A new Christian Holiday - Atonement 30:23

8M ago30:23

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This presentation, A New Christian Holiday - Atonement, explains the meaning, not only of the Day of Atonement in God’s salvation plan, but also the 10 day gap between the Feast of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement. These days have traditionally been called by the Jews, “The Days of Awe.”

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Measuring the Urgency of Christ’s Return - Festival of Trumpets 33:02

8M ago33:02

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The Bible mentions on numerous occasions the catastrophic build up to and the return of Jesus Christ. Is there a way to prepare for it? Consider the implications in Measuring the Urgency of Christ’s Return - Festival of Trumpets.

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Ignaz Semmelweis - The Persecuted Medical Pioneer 28:30

8M ago28:30

28:30

Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis was a Hungarian doctor, now known as an early pioneer of antiseptic procedures. Described as the "saviour of mothers", Semmelweis discovered that the incidence of puerperal, or childbed fever, could be drastically cut if doctors washed their hands before delivering babies in maternity wards. However, he was ridiculed and pe…

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Superfoods for your Child’s Brain 28:30

8M ago28:30

28:30

Our children are our most precious assets. We all want to do everything we possibly can to give them the very best opportunities in life and help them succeed and reach their full potential. We try to provide them with the best education, the best opportunities, the best training, the best possessions, the best environment, the best clothes, the be…

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Loving Your Neighbor Today - Love Your Neighbor - Part 3 32:35

9M ago32:35

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Love Your Neighhbor Today is the third and final part of a three part series. In this part we explore the realities of wanting to do the impossible, while being able to do them with God’s help.

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A Kingdom Value - Love Your Neighbor - Part 2 28:31

9M ago28:31

28:31

Loving our Neighbor isn’t just a cliché. It is a part of God’s nature. He loves all his “neighbors” in His eternal Realm and on Earth. That’s why we have to practice loving our neighbors in this life.

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The Good Samaritan - Love Your Neighbor - 1 38:03

10M ago38:03

38:03

Our presentation, The Good Samaritan, is the first in a series titled Love Your Neighbor. We are going behind the words to understand what God means when He tells us to do this, and why.

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Recognizing Deception 42:40

10M ago42:40

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God tells us that Satan is a deceiver. How does he do that? Can we spot his deceptions if we know what to look for in history and prophecy? How would that knowledge transfer to understanding his deceptions now? Learn more in Resisting Deception.

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A Tragic End: Burke and Wills 28:30

10M ago28:30

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On the 20th of August 1860, laden with what seemed like a sea of camels, horses and supplies, the Victorian Exploring Expedition set off from Royal Park in Melbourne. The party, led by Robert O’Hara Burke was intent on chasing the ultimate and as yet unmet goal on the heart of every Australian explorer; to be the first to cross the continent from s…

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Pro Hart – Hero of the Outback 28:30

10M ago28:30

28:30

Kevin Charles "Pro" Hart captured a unique history of Australia, its people, its culture and its lifestyle. He was a miner from the oldest mining town in Australia, a storyteller, a larriken and the ‘working man’s painter’. Join Gary Kent on this journey in the harsh yet beautiful outback of Australia, to discover the source of his inspiration.…

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Being a Christian Pilgrim 32:29

11M ago32:29

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Christians have always known they were to be pilgrims, a community of believers moving through life, headed in a definite direction, with a specific destination the focus. But the picture of pilgrims also has another meaning—one that becomes increasingly vital as the United States has become post-Christian.…

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Vivid Sydney 28:30

11M ago28:30

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For 23 days Vivid Sydney literally transforms Sydney into one huge dazzling nighttime canvas of light as the city’s iconic landmarks, historic buildings, the bridge and gardens are illuminated in brilliant colour. The city becomes a wonderland of light-art and in a sense points us to the Great Source of Light and Life – Jesus Christ.…

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