Torchlighters

William Tyndale topped King Henry VIII's "Most Wanted" list in 1535. What is his crime? Murder? Theft? No, none of these. His crime is translating the Bible into English for the common people. 30 minutes plus.

Living in a cold, stone cell is the price John pays for going against the established religion. If only he would agree to stop preaching he could walk out a free man Why does he choose to stay in jail, and how will he serve his Lord in this wretched place? 30 minutes plus 40 minutes of extras.

In this inaugural episode 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. 30 minutes plus 83 minutes of extras including leader's guide.

See how Eric's famous stand during the 1924 Olympics, not to run on Sundays, prepares him for even greater challenges as a missionary to China during World War II. 30 minutes plus 60 minutes of extras.

The bold Scottish missionary Mary Slessor has gone deeper into the Nigerian jungle than any other, bringing with her medicine, education, and the life-changing message of the Gospel. When a young mother arrives on her doorstep in the dead of night with newborn twins, Mary receives an even more challenging call from God: go bring peace and Good News to the Okoyong people, where a powerful witch doctor is terrorizing the most vulnerable to appease a vindictive god. In spite of strong warnings from Brits and Nigerians alike, Mary follows Christ even farther into the jungle. With the Okoyong people's chief near death and the lives of more innocent people on the line, can Mary's Savior save them all? Discover the story of this courageous peacemaker in the latest episode of the Torchlighters! Approx. 30 minutes.

Far from home and at the mercy of the Irish pirates who kidnapped him, young Patrick is forced to spend his days tending sheep and surviving wild animal attacks. That is, until he calls out to the God of his youth. Long days spent aching for home become long days praying. After six years as a slave, Patrick hears a Voice urging him to make a daring escape. Once back home, Patrick feels called to become a priest and is eventually appointed bishop, but all this pales when he receives yet another calling of God—to take the Gospel to his former kidnappers. Find out why the man known as St. Patrick is credited with introducing Ireland to Christ in this episode of The Torchlighters.

The Torchlighters is an ongoing series of animated programs with strong values and educational content for youth ages 8-12. Each Torchlighters episode presents the story of a true-life hero from Christian history. Kids will see what God can do through a "Torchlighter" and will be challenged to carry their own torch while learning about the history of our faith. Approx. 30 minutes.

Features:

• English and Spanish audio and subtitles
• Documentary on St. Patrick
• Comprehensive leader's guide in PDF
• Reproducible student handouts in PDF

How could a man guilty of selling Africans into slavery compose one of our most beloved hymns? Irreverent, foul-mouthed John Newton began his life at sea as a deserting sailor, then became a slave, and finally a slave trader. He shamelessly transported kidnapped Africans across the Atlantic in the bowels of his ship. But after a dramatic conversion, John begins to comprehend the great evil of slavery. Upon returning to England, John becomes a respected pastor and writes hymns and sermons that change the world. Yet his conscience still aches. John hopes to forget his slaving days, but when his friend William Wilberforce begs him to join the fight to abolish the slave trade, John must make a choice. Will he confront the terrible sins of his checkered past and speak out to end the injustice of slavery? In this episode of The Torchlighters, meet the author of "Amazing Grace" and learn how God's grace set him free. Closed captions. Approx. 30 minutes.