In this series Compass revisits radical religious and social movements in Australia’s recent past, exploring their impact and legacy. Episode 2 - Charismatics believe through God they can heal the sick, receive signs and speak directly to God in a special language ... 40 years ago a radical new religious movement erupted in Australia and one of its flag-bearers was Harry Westcott, a Methodist preacher from Canberra, who had an experience of God so powerful, it transformed him and his style of ministry. Charismatic renewal attracted tens of thousands of Christians, giving them a new and deeper sense of God, and transformed parts of the Anglican, Catholic and Protestant churches. But within 20 years it was over... So what was the Charismatic Movement? Why did it burst onto our scene when it did? And, whatever happened to Harry Westcott?
| Name | Type | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Webb | Writer | ||
| Mark Edmondson | Director |