Sharing Hope for 80 Years

A legacy of hope since 1945. Lutheran Media began broadcasting The Lutheran Hour on Australian radio just as World War II ended. The program offered messages of hope and faith to a world recovering from trauma and uncertainty.

From international roots to local voices. Originally imported from the U.S., programs soon became locally produced to better reflect Australian life and experiences. This led to the creation of Face to Face—a homegrown program sharing stories of real people and a loving, merciful God.

Faith through financial struggle. When church funding was withdrawn, Lutheran Media’s board prayed and trusted that God would continue to provide. The ministry survived through the generosity of donors and sponsors who shared the vision to proclaim Christ’s message of hope.

Adapting to new media eras. Under Richard Fox’s leadership, Lutheran Media embraced video, social media, and digital outreach—transitioning from Face to Face to Messages of Hope to meet modern audiences searching online for meaning and comfort.

Real stories transform lives. The program has always focused on sharing authentic, faith-filled stories—like Brock’s, who discovered Messages of Hope on the radio while struggling with anxiety. The message led him to faith, baptism, and reconciliation with his family.

Hope remains timeless. Through decades of technological change—from vinyl records to digital streaming—the message has stayed the same: hope and love are found in Jesus Christ.

The mission continues. Manager Tania reflects on the future, citing Romans 10:14: “How can they believe if they have not heard?” Lutheran Media remains committed to reaching those who have not yet heard the good news, using every platform available to share Christ’s hope.

A call to partnership. The ministry continues through the prayers, sharing, and financial support of listeners who help ensure that messages of hope reach more people across Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.