1999 Previous Broadcasts, English Page 3

September-December 1999
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Guest	OA Date	Prog.	Description
	Week 1	#698	"Building Bridges of Peace" -- *Masahiko Kotani* During the time when he was working in business administration for the Ōte Life Insurance Company, Masahiko Kotani was confronted by the deaths of two people close to him. This event forced him to reconsider his own life and make some changes. Now, nearing retirement, Kotani wants to give himself fully to activities that support the underprivileged. Since so many middle-aged people these days are dreading what will become of them after retirement, Kotani is strongly motivated to deal with that issue in his activities after his own retirement. In this program, see what his encouraging and challenging him these days.
	Week 2	#699	"Through the Bible Window (5): The Hem of Jesus' Garment" This program begins a series of shows that showcase the wonderful work being done by Bridges For Peace in Israel. Highlights from their television program, "Jerusalem Mosaic" provide the content. In this program, the topic of "The Hem of Jesus' Garment" provides us with a fascinating look into the customs of Jesus' day and their meaning for us today.
	Week 3	#700	"Love Thine Enemy" -- *Richard Wurmbrand* Following World War II, the country of Rumania followed the path of Communist totalitarianism, arresting and putting to death thousands of Christian believers. Rev. Wurmbrand experienced 14 years of imprisonment and torture and, finally, a miraculous escape to the outside world. His subsequent testimony before the United States Senate turned the eyes of the whole world upon the practice of inhuman treatment of prisoners. His "Voice of the Martyrs" organization continues to make known the plight of the persecuted around the world. In this program, he talks of the God he has known through a life of love and forgiveness.
	Week 4	#701	"The Hippopotamus Postman" Series, Part 2 -- *Joseph Paul Ozawa* In this second of the series, Joseph Paul Ozawa -- "The Hippopotamus Postman" -- joins us again from Singapore with more inspiring illustrations of God's love. The first story is from Russia and is entitled "The Little Russian Girl." The second one is from Africa and called "The Chief's Chair." You won't want to miss watching these stories together with your whole family.

Guest	OA Date	Prog.	Description
	Week 1	#702	"God's Roadblock" -- *Shingo & Junko Katayama* Through working on the staff of Wycliffe Bible Translators, Shingo Katayama is now involved in bringing Bibles translated into the world's various languages to people who have never had them before. But before that, he was a dedicated pilot and flight instructor with the Japan Self-Defense Naval Air Forces for 20 years. On this program, we talk about how this major turning point came about in his life.
	Week 2	#703	"Through the Bible Window (6): Bible Prophecy and Israel" Using the "Jerusalem Mosaic" video from Bridges For Peace, we explore Bible prophecy and Israel in this program. We first take a look at the issues surrounding the hotly-contested Golan Heights. This topic has often been in the news, but many viewers may be greatly surprised to discover how much the reality of the situation differs from the image that most Japanese hold on the subject.
	Week 3	#704	"Even Though I've Still Got Cancer..." -- *Miyo Ikeda* Miyo Ikeda can still remember the dryness in her soul when she first moved to America to fulfill the obligations of an arranged marriage. It was in the midst of that distress, however, that she first met Christ and experienced a revolution in her life and family as He filled them with hope and joy. Now, even with a reoccurrence of cancer, Ikeda and her husband describe how they are able to live in the midst of peace as they fix their eyes upon Jesus.
	Week 4	#705	"The Hippopotamus Postman" Series, Part 3 -- *Joseph Paul Ozawa* Joseph Paul Ozawa joins us again in this third program in the series with more inspiring stories. Following the theme of "What Does it Mean to Love People?," we present two more stories: "The Kind Muslim" and "A True Friend."
	Week 5	#706	"From Terrorist to Missionary" -- *Hugh Brown* Born in Northern Ireland and a member of a terrorist gang by the age of 15, Hugh Brown believed in Christ while in prison. Now he's working as a pastor and a prison chaplain. Brown, who says clearly that the Northern Ireland conflict is not a "religious war," talks about the experience that changed his life. (Re-broadcast)

Guest	OA Date	Prog.	Description
	Week 1	#707	"Dr. Shinoda Talks About the Bible" -- *Hiroshi Shinoda* Spurred on by the lively activities of Christian businessmen in the Tokyo area, the Osaka branch of the International VIP Club has now been launched and Dr. Hiroshi Shinoda serves as one of their key members. Dr. Shinoda currently works as department head of the Osaka OMM Medical Center Internal Medicine section. In this program, Dr. Shinoda shares about his own personal faith and about the activities of Osaka's Christian businessmen.
	Week 2	#708	"The Hippopotamus Postman" Series, Part 4 -- *Joseph Paul Ozawa* Joseph Paul Ozawa joins us again in this fourth program in the series with more inspiring stories. Following the theme of "Light Shining in the Darkness," we present two more stories: "A Bit of Rice" and "Forgiveness in Rwanda."
	Week 3	#709	"An Angel's Melody" -- *Sixpence None the Richer* This summer, pop music group Sixpence None the Richer grabbed the number one slot in both the United States and Great Britain with their smash hit single, "Kiss Me." All the group members, however, are deeply committed Christians. In this program we hear their "Cinderella" story, their thoughts about God, and take a look at the unvarnished faces of these new stars that have been garnering so much attention.
	Week 4	#710	"The Man Called 'The Japanese Gypsy'" -- *José Tanaka* Now enjoying the title of America's top young flamenco guitarist, Jose Tanaka says that it is his intention to offer his music totally to God. However, the road to that conviction was prepared by his mother's secret prayers. In this program, we take a look at an interview with Jose from the U.S. and talk with his mother, Kaiyo, in our studio.

Guest	OA Date	Prog.	Description
	Week 1	#711	"Through the Bible Window (7) -- The Last Supper and the Passover" Again using the "Jerusalem Mosaic" video from Bridges For Peace, in this program we look at the connection between the Jewish Feast of the Passover and the observance familiar to most Christians, The Lord's Supper. We also take a look at how community life on a kibbutz has helped to build Israel into the country she is today. More Jewish music will round out the program.
	Week 2	#712	"The Hippopotamus Postman" Series, Part 5 -- Joseph Paul Ozawa Joseph Paul Ozawa joins us again in this fifth program in the series with more inspiring stories. Following the theme of "Love Gives Life," we present two more stories: "The Odd Angel" and "You Are My Sunshine."
	Week 3	#713	"Fumi: in the Hand of God" -- Fumi Shioya Born in the U.S., Fumi suffered from cerebral paralysis as an infant that made her unable to walk or talk. After losing both her parents, she looked to God and found a life filled with hope. With the publishing of her life's story in America, an overwhelming response has been the result. This program reveals the shining quality of one life in Christ. (Re-broadcast)
	Week 4	#714	"A Dentist Speaks About the Bible" -- Yoshitaka and Noriko Satō Yoshitaka Satō had two serious questions in his life. One was whether a "weak man" like himself could be happy in life or not. The other had to do with whether a God who created people both weak and strong, sick and healthy could be called "just" or not. Now, he says, he has discovered the Truth about life and is busy sharing his new-found joy with people through books and television broadcasts.

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