Jim Elliot spent his youth preparing to share the Gospel with those who'd never heard it. But nothing could have prepared him for the dangers and challenges he'd face in the jungles of Ecuador. The remote Auca tribe was suspicious and antagonistic toward even the most friendly of gestures from outsiders. Would Jim and his fellow missionaries ever be able to break down the hostile barriers and carry a torch of faith to this savage people determined to attack all outsiders?

In this inaugural Torchlighters episode we follow Jim's adventures from his college years to his work in the jungles, showing young people his faith in action as he answers God's call to do the seemingly impossible. As an added bonus, the program includes an interview with Steve Saint, son of Nate Saint, a fellow martyr with Jim Elliot. 30 minutes. Ages 8 to 12.

DVD features include: Spanish option, and a comprehensive leader's guide with reproducible student work sheets in PDF format.

These four DVDs are not your Saturday morning variety cartoons!

In a refreshingly new way, animated features tell the real stories of William Tyndale, who gave us the English Bible at the cost of his life; John Bunyan, preacher, prisoner, and author of Pilgrim’s Progress; Eric Liddell, Olympic Gold medalist and missionary; and Jim Elliot, 20th-century missionary pioneer and martyr. Although they were produced for 8- to 12-year-olds, I found their messages to be non-condescending and able to rivet the attention of teens and adults alike.

Yet there is far more here than four colorful 30-minute dramas. Each DVD comes with documentary extras that really pack a wallop! For example: The William Tyndale Story includes an in-depth interview with an eminent Tyndale scholar, as well as the Christian testimony of the famous young British actor who voices Tyndale in the feature. John Bunyan offers additional facts about his life and is filmed at the Bunyan Museum in England. Eric Liddell of Chariots of Fire fame offers an additional 60 minutes on his life as athlete and WWII missionary.

Last but not least is the Jim Elliot Story. After watching the drama that most of us are familiar with, the rest of the story unfolds in 83 minutes of “extras.” Steve and the late Marj Saint share their inspiring accounts of life on the mission field before and after the tragedy. I was powerfully touched by Steve’s story of growing up in Ecuador and how God continues to use this humble man and his family to reach the people for Christ who killed his father. His challenge on how to really live is one that every teen should hear! Then Marj tells her moving account of a life in service, with words and pictures. The tissue box was close at hand since Karen was watching these with me.

These four DVDs will not only educate your children about church history; they feature life-changing inspirational messages designed to make “torchlighters” of us all. A leader’s guide is included in PDF format. Additional study material, games, and activities are available online.

—Dean

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