The missionary who led 100 orphans 100 miles to safety through war-torn China.
In war-torn Romania, there is only one way for churches to get the protection of the government: give their support and allegiance to the communists who are in control. Instead, Pastor Richard Wurmbrand chooses to speak up for Christ, thereby placing his own life and the lives of his family in great danger. When Richard’s choice lands him in a communist prison, his faith and witness are tested to the limits. See how this Torchlighter’s amazing story continues to impact the world today.
It is the year AD 203 in Carthage, North Africa. Perpetua, an affluent young mother, is charged with converting to Christianity and is sent to prison. But her freedom can be secured easily. All she has to do is offer one pinch of incense in honor to the Roman gods. What will her decision be? This episode of Torchlighters: Heroes of the Faith presents one of the most influential, true stories of the Early Church.
As little Preena is snatched away from the most gentle woman she has seen in months, she wonders how she will ever again find a way out of the temple, where she is held against her will. How will she find the missionary known as Amy Carmichael, the one who wears a cross and serves a different sort of God? Meanwhile, Amy is also consumed by the awful truth she has learned about the plight of the “temple girls.” Will Amy’s faithful determination be enough to free Preena from the powerful customs and superstitions that keep her hostage?
Introduce children to the action-packed story behind The Salvation Army. William Booth is determined to bring life-changing Gospel to London's most troubled neighborhood, the East End.
He showed us faith that works. Learn about John Wesley in this action-paced episode of The Torchlighters, featuring the founder of the Methodist movement.
The Bible smuggler who brought light into the dark kingdom of Korea. Young Robert Jermain Thomas is a promising Welsh minister with a gift for new languages. For Robert, there is no doubt God wants him to use his abilities to bring the Gospel of Jesus to the Far East. But when he suffers tragedy in China, Robert loses direction and hope.
The church's greatest enemy became Christ's most prolific messenger. Beautifully shot in the Moroccan desert, Paul the Apostle is a sweeping saga of the man who brought the Gospel to the Western world.
Adoniram Judson and his wife Ann were the first missionaries from the United States. The young couple set out for Burma where they worked to reach souls in a land where professing Christ would mean certain death.
Does God answer prayers? Every day Harriet Tubman prayed for deliverance from the oppression of slavery. Little did she know, God had a plan, and she was part of it. Discover the incredible story of faith, perseverance, and prayer in our latest Torchlighters episode: The Harriet Tubman story!
George Müller lived on radical prayer, depending on God to supply all his needs instead of asking others for help—even in his most desperate situations.
An animated story for children ages 8-12 on the runaway slave who brought the Gospel to Ireland.
Moses is awe-struck when God, in the form of a burning bush, calls him to guide the Israelites out of bondage.
From the Emmy Award-winning Bible Collection featuring the critically acclaimed movies, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and Paul the Apostle comes a production starring Richard Harris as the Apostle John in The Apocalypse. Detailing John's visions against the backdrop of the severe persecution of Christians in the first century, this biblically based film will inspire viewers.
Discover the story of the bold Scottish missionary and peacemaker Mary Slessor.
Meet the founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and learn how he faithfully served God in the face of discrimination and plague.
Ben Cross stars as Solomon, the son of King David, who inherits his father’s title and rules over all of Israel.
Patrick Dempsey, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Michael Cronin, and Oliver Reed star in this thrilling and cinematic adaptation of the life of the prophet Jeremiah.
The life and times of Jesus of Nazareth, from his humble beginnings as a carpenter to his destiny as the son of God, are vividly retold in this epic movie event.
From the first flickering rays of light, to Adam and Eve and their sons Cain and Abel, to Noah and the Ark, Genesis is a spellbinding journey through the very first book of the Bible.
Louise Lombard stars as Esther, a courageous and beautiful young woman who enchants the King of the Persians and becomes his Queen.
Includes The Apocalypse and Paul the Apostle.
This set of four DVDs from the award-winning Torchlighters series of animated DVDs for children, highlights four historic missionary heroes: Samuel Morris, Jim Elliot, Gladys Aylward and Amy Carmichael.
Carlos Caterpillar set of 12 includes: Colossal Tales (Being Yourself) Topsy Turvey (Responsibility) No Prize Surprise (Appreciation) Litterbug (Caring for our Environment) Buggy Big Bucks (Contentment) Ultrabug! (True Heroism) Bug-A-Boo! (Safe Viewing) Batter Chatter (Gossip) Buggy Breakup (Teamwork) Cheater Critters (Honesty) Royal Trouble (Humility) Hocus Bogus (Diligence)