Tag Archive for: True Stories

‘The Hiding Place’ a Captivating Stage-to-Screen Adaptation

By: Sharon Fitness

The new screen adaptation of the staged version of THE HIDING PLACE, now streaming on GOOD, brings to life the powerful and poignant story of Corrie ten Boom and her family’s extraordinary courage during World War II. Read more

When The Helpline Doesn’t Help – Jordana Brown

By: Joni Boyd

Have you ever found yourself in a call centre loop? Read more

Diane Armstrong: From Holocaust Survivor to Bestselling Espionage Author

By: Georgia Free

An epic novel, The Wild Date Palm explores the fate of ordinary people whose mission collides with the secret agenda of powerful countries. Read more

“Nobody Knew It Was This Bad”: Julie Goodwin in Her New Memoir

By: Georgia Free

Warning: This article contains mentions of sexual abuse, suicidal ideation and attempts. If you need help, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. Read more

The Power of the Gospel to Bring Peace in ‘The Convert’

By: Michael Walsh

When Thomas Munro (Guy Pearce) arrives in Epworth, New Zealand’s tiny coastal settlement in 1830, he finds discontent, suspicion and friction. Read more

Determination and Redemption in True Story ‘The Great Escaper’

By: Russ Matthews

One of the proud aspects of growing up with a grandfather who fought in World War II was knowing how his service defined many aspects of his life and our family. Read more

Real-Life ‘Hunger Games’: How Sean Turnell Survived 650 Days in a Myanmar Prison

By: Georgia Free

Imagine being locked in a dark prison cell, with no access to the outside world. No windows, no bed, minimal food. Soldiers interrogating you day and night. Read more

Chicken Salt on the Menu in New Documentary

By: 96five

Salt of the Earth, the story of the South Australian man who invented Chicken Salt, will have its world premiere at the Adelaide Film Festival October this October. Read more

True Crime and Faith, in ‘Evil Good’ – the Feature Film Debut of Hillsong Channel

By: Laura Bennett

The true crime genre has taken off in recent years. In the last few months alone we’ve seen people get duped through online dating (The Tinder Swindler), cheated out of multiple millions by cunning imposters (Inventing Anna) and have their lives put at risk by those employed to save them (Dr. Death).
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