Dynamic worship, energetic circuit-riding preachers, and a close-up, personal style of leadership made Methodism a movement perfectly suited to bring the word of God to the new nation of America. And Francis Asbury led the way, rising from unremarkable working-class metalworker to bishop of a denomination stretching over a continent.

Discover the complex relationship of Christians to money, economics, and the marketplace over the ages in the second issue of our “Faith and Flourishing” series.

In this issue of Christian History, discover the role of the Bible in American history and its influence on the nation’s citizens, from preachers to politicians, reformers to artists, and more.

Christian History Magazine featuring St. Benedict & Western Monasticism

Seven Christian authors who gave us cheerful hobbits, wise old women, sharp-witted detectives, and one memorable lion gave us something more: a vision for all of life. Meet George MacDonald, G. K. Chesterton, J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers, Charles Williams, and Owen Barfield in Christian History magazine 113: Seven Literary Sages.

New rags for old. Based on the short story by Walter Wagerin, Jr. This is a classic short story of unconditional love and self-sacrifice. Follow a mysterious Ragman with his call of “new rags for old!”, as he encounters broken, hopeless people and he shares with us a lesson about life, hope, and redemption.

Join Stevie Pettit and his friends as they tour through this magical land on a 5-day missions trip. Take a safari into the bush, spend a day in the life of an average Indian family, and experience a missions trip first hand. Come along with Stevie to Kerala, India.

Based on Henry van Dyke's classic, The Story of the Other Wise Man, this fictional story set in Biblical times is told in gently comic terms. A Magi named Artaban (Martin Sheen) sees a sign in the heavens that he hopes will lead him and his faithful servant to the Messiah. Artaban takes with him three precious gifts to present to the Messiah. For 33 years Artaban pursues Jesus, only to miss Him at every turn.

From the beautiful Swiss Alps comes a contemporary retelling of a classic story of God’s Love.

This hour-long documentary powerfully demonstrates that those who are able to embark on a process towards forgiveness -- though heartrending and difficult -- find it to be the path to inner healing.

Geared for ages 3-7, this series encourages children to see their faith and the Word of God as positive, normal, and trustworthy companions in daily life. Firmly grounded in the Christian faith, Jovis Bon-Hovis uses key elements like “Scripture Time,” “Arty-Crafty Time,” and “Story Time” to introduce gospel themes into everyday situations to which children can relate.

For centuries the best selling book in history has been either loved or hated, feared or treasured, read or ignored. Filmed in Germany, Israel and England, and using drama, documentary and powerful testimony, this program explains why the Bible is Mightier than the Sword.

Furious that her hot sauce did not win first place at the county fair, Granny takes to a life of crime— robbing banks with a new sauce that can burn through anything! To help stop the crime spree, Freedom International agent Ryan Defrates is called in. He must learn to work together with an unlikely partner if he’s to find the exploding hot sauce and save the town.

This definitive look at Dick Van Dyke's life and career is packed with fun clips from landmark productions like The Dick Van Dyke Show, Mary Poppins, and Diagnosis Murder.

Includes Find Me and The Drop Box.

When 12-year-old Seth is left without a home, he goes to live with his grandparents on a farm in Utah. A rogue grizzly bear attacks and kills the neighbor's sheep, so Seth's grandfather fears that his own family's livestock will fall victims to the marauding predator! Seth and his grandfather ride together by horseback, into the high mountain country, to round up their grazing cattle. When grandfather is attacked by the bear, Seth must confront man-sized danger to save him.

This 4-movie pack includes Out of the Woods, Thicker Than Water, Long Road Home, and Follow the River.

Having run away from a succession of foster homes, a 12-year-old girl resorts to desperate measures to stay with the eccentric retired teacher who's made her feel like she's finally in the place where she belongs. Stars Sissy Spacek, Alfre Woodard and Judith Ivey.

In the late 1800s, four young, New York City street kids save an abandoned baby girl and move to Montana to start a new life. As the girl gets older, she feels restricted by her protective brothers and decides to search for her real parents in New York. Stars Jennifer Garner. Full Screen

This set includes newly mastered editions of Sheffey and The Cross and the Switchblade.

This set includes two DVDs produced by husband-wife team Mark Burnett and Roma Downey—The Bible: Epic Miniseries and A.D.: The Bible Continues.

This four-disc set includes all 16 episodes from seasons one and two of The Chosen.

In this ground-breaking first season of The Chosen see how Jesus reaches each of these and more as He works His first miracles and embarks on His ministry to change the world.

Includes four titles: Thicker Than Water, Follow the River, Out of the Woods, and Long Road Home.