William Tyndale tops King Henry VIII's "Most Wanted" list in 1535 and is being pursued across Europe by the king's bounty hunters. What is his crime? Murder? Theft? No, none of these. William Tyndale's "crime" is translating the Bible into English for the common people. Is he willing to risk his life for this cause? This episode of The Torchlighters follows William Tyndale's adventures as he works in secret, moving from town to town as a fugitive to avoid capture. Friends and allies help him along, but enemies may be lurking around any corner.
Truth Prevails, a quote from Hus himself, is an hour-long documentary from The Christian History Institute and award-winning filmmakers Jerry and Misha Griffith. Using location footage, interviews with prominent historians and period artwork, this film follow the struggles of Jan Hus and the efforts of modern scholars which ultimately led Pope John Paul II to apologize for the Church's actions.
Buy Truth Prevails: The Undying Faith of Jan Hus and the drama John Hus and receive Christian History Magazine #68: John Hus for FREE!
Here is an amazing story of hope from the horrific massacre at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, where many innocent lives were lost. One of those was Rachel Joy Scott, mercilessly murdered for her faith in God.
A Musician's Journey into America - After decades of pouring his heart and faith into his music singer-song writer Steve Bell gets the chance to play a private concert for CBS Studios President that could change his career forever.
This 30-minute documentary tells the story of an American family’s journey from a comfortable life in San Diego into groundbreaking missionary work with an isolated tribal group in Papua New Guinea. See how God used ordinary people to bring the Bible to the Yembi people.
This program covers the 16th century Swiss Reformation, its key centers of Zurich and Geneva, and its central leaders, Zwingli and Calvin—two theologians who led tumultuous lives. Zwingli questioned major teachings of the church and instituted sweeping reforms. He sought to apply the Word of God for the transformation of civic and church life. Calvin laid the foundation that made Geneva a unique international center. He wanted only the quiet life of a scholar but was thrust into a critical role in Reformation and theological leadership.
Explore the conversion story of one of the most significant figures in church history and learn about his struggle to find answers amid a sea of competing voices. Travel to fourth-century Rome and Milan to discover why Augustine has become a “Voice for All Generations.”
Includes The Apocalypse and Paul the Apostle.
Includes My Hope America and A Gathering of Souls: The Billy Graham Crusades.
This set of ten DVDs on great missionaries includes Candle in the Dark, Count Zinzendorf, Albert Schweitzer, Amy Carmichael: Mother to the Motherless, Beyond the Next Mountain, David Brainerd: Missionary to the American Indians, Eric Liddell: Champion of Conviction, Gospel Films Archive: Martyrs and Missionaries, Robber of the Cruel Streets: George Muller, and David Livingstone: Missionary Explorer to Africa.
It is claimed that there have been more books written about Martin Luther than anyone else other than Jesus Christ. In those lists pundits compile about who were the most influential in shaping our modern world, the name Martin Luther inevitably shows up near the top, usually in the top ten. He is one of those few who can be proclaimed indisputably a "hinge of history."
This live-action drama follows Hudson's arrival in Shanghai to the death of his beloved wife, Maria. You'll experience an honest look at a growing Christian living out, in his own experiences, vital truths from the Word of God. This video can be a powerful faith builder
Includes Sing Over Me, The Fanny Crosby Story, John Newton, and A Heart Set Free.
Includes John Bunyan: The People's Pilgrim, The Torchlighters: The John Bunyan Story, and Pilgrim's Progress: Journey to Heaven.
Includes the DVDs John Hus: Journey of No Return, Truth Prevails: The Undying Faith of Jan Hus, John Hus, and the Christian History Magazine Issue #68 on John Hus.
Two DVDs on the life of George Frideric Handel.
This video documentary provides an intimate look at Katharina von Bora, former nun, 16th Century entrepreneur and wife of Martin Luther, father of the Protestant Reformation. It is an in-depth look at the life of the woman who helped Luther change the course of history. We learn how she coped with incredible demands and survived the continual onslaught of unpredictable developments. We see how she became a capable manager carrying major responsibilities with and for her famous husband.
Set includes the DVDs This Changed Everything and Reformation Overview, Christian History Magazine issues #115, #118, #120, #122 and #131, and the Reformation Fold-Out Timeline.
This set of two includes I Am Patrick and St. Patrick: Pilgrimage to Peace.
The change in the life of notorious gang leader Nicky Cruz, as shown in the film, proved to be wonderfully lasting and real.
Fifty years after the death of missionaries John and Madge Wood, the Wood family gathered in Ometepec, Mexico to celebrate their legacy. This film is the unforgettable story of their reunion as they not only play and laugh together, but also discover how deeply their parents' love impacted their community and their own family for generations to come. ''Tomorrow Comes is a gripping account of a rich legacy and a family that was torn by tragedy and healed by grace. It is a real-life reminder that God is in the business of redeeming suffering." --John Ortberg
George Washington Carver was born a slave. By the end of his life, presidents and corporate titans valued his friendship. This excellent documentary follows the life of the African-American scientist and reveals his passion for service to others.
Discover the secrets of Irish Monks as host Rainer Walde goes on the trail of Celtic Saints.