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USA: Wonderful, accurate, and very important for kids to see real people risking their lives for something truly valuable! My kids loved it and I was really moved by it.
"The Torchlighters”
- produced for The Christian History Institute
- distributed by Vision Video.
This multi-award winning series highlights the exciting true-life stories of Christian heroes around the world.
Produced in traditional hand-drawn animation, this series has garnered the praise of Christian reviewers, parents and children, and
is available in a multitude of dubbed languages.
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The Eric Liddell Story
Introduce your children to the Olympic medalist from Scotland who lived
and died for Jesus. Eric Liddell may be best known as the main
character in Hollywood’s 1981 blockbuster release of “Chariots of Fire.” This animated version of the story of Eric Liddell is made especially for
younger audiences.
Winner of several awards
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The Jim Elliot Story
In this inaugural Torchlighters episode, we follow Jim Elliot’s
adventures from his college years to his work in the jungles of
Ecuador, showing young people his faith in action as he answers God’s
call to do the seemingly impossible.
Winner of several awards
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The John Bunyan Story
John Bunyan spends his days in prison, separated from his wife and children. Living in the cold, stone cell is the price he pays for going against the established state religion. If only he would agree to stop preaching, John 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? Find out in this episode of The Torchlighters.
Winner of several awards
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The Gladys Aylward Story
With war raging about her and soldiers closing in, the wounded Gladys
Aylward sets out on the longest journey of her life, a 100 mile trek
over mountains to a safe haven. But it’s not her own safety that
concerns this little woman with big faith. It’s the safety and well
being of the 100 abandoned children in her care. |
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The Richard Wurmbrand Story!
Richard Wurmbrand stands up for Christ and lands in a Communist prison. His son and wife suffer terribly, too. Years later, after his release, Wurmbrand founds The Voice of the Martyrs. |
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The Perpetua Story!
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 by a pinch of incense in honor to the Roman gods. As her father pleads for Perpetua to consider the welfare of her child and the reputation of their family, she slowly makes her way to face the Roman proconsul and declare her final decision. |
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The Amy Carmichael Story!
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? |
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The William Booth Story!
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. But when the local pub owners realize some of their best customers are becoming Christian, they hire big, strong thugs to get rid of the preacher once and for all. Watch as William's ragtag band of followers marches into the East End with Bibles and Prayer as their weapons of choice. Inspiring story for children and parents alike! |
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John Bunyan: The Journey of a Pilgrim
This documentary, filmed at the John Bunyan Museum in Bedford, England, presents a fascinating look into the life of John Bunyan, chronicled by expert John Pestel. |
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Steve Saint: The Jungle Missionary
Steve Saint recalls life in the jingles of Ecuador and the events surrounding the death of his father, Nate Saint, and four others missionaries in 1956.
This inspiring and entertaining testimony, combined with photographs and rare film footage, is both moving and challenging. |
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Eric Liddell: Champion of Conviction
He lived for the glory of God as an Olympic athlete, a husband and father, a missionary to China, and even as a prisoner in an internment camp. |
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Gladys Aylward: The Small Woman with a Great God
Gladys Aylward may have been small in stature at barely five feet tall, but she was a giant of conviction! Even Hollywood was amazed by her story and made a movie about it, entitled “The Inn of the Sixth Happiness.” See how this ordinary woman experienced the extraordinary, simply because she
said “yes” to God. |
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Richard & Sabina Wurmbrand: The Underground Pastor and His Wife
Richard and Sabina endured unthinkable horror at the hands of the Communists, but their faith and witness was only strengthened, even through multiple imprisonments. Hear their incredible story through Richard’s and Sabina’s own voices and interviews with their son Mihai. |
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Perpetua: Early Church Martyr
We journey to ancient Carthage in North Africa to uncover the fascinating true story of a courageous young woman of the early church who dared to claim Jesus as her Lord in the face of Roman opposition. Faced with the risk of death, Perpetua gave up wealth, freedom, and eventually life itself, rather than renounce her faith in Christ. Explore the cultural, political, and religious events surrounding this story of steadfast faith! Hosted by well-known Early Church experts Dr. Rex Butler and Dr. John Mark Yeats. |
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Amy Carmichael: Mother to the Motherless
In 1903 Amy Carmichael risked her missionary support and shocked the Christian community with the publication of her book Things As They Are. Unlike many before her, Amy refused to sugarcoat her experience as a missionary in India. She wanted her readers to get an accurate picture of the desperate plight of some of the Indian people as well as the tremendous challenges that missionaries were facing. However, Amy's most shocking revelation was the plight of the temple girls, who were doomed to a life of abuse as they were "married" to the gods of the land.
Amy Carmichael's heroic life of service has inspired countless others to sacrificially spread the Gospel, while caring for people in need. |
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The Story of Saint Nicholas: More Than Reindeer and a Red Suit
Buried beneath the legends and tales of Santa Claus lies a story of a
steadfast, godly man who refused to deny Christ—Nicholas of Myra, or
Saint Nicholas. Throughout the centuries, many of his amazing stories
have been told, however, few know about how he suffered for Christ. |
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The Story of St. Patrick: More than Shamrocks and Leprechauns
Buried beneath the St. Patrick’s Day symbols of shamrocks and leprechauns lies the story of a man determined to share the message of salvation with the people who made him a slave. |
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The Story of St. Valentine: More than Cards and Candied Hearts
Meet
the man behind the holiday-the one who dared to tell the emperor of
Rome about Jesus. Your children will love the true story of Valentinus,
a courageous Christian man who lived in third century Rome. |
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God's Pilgrim: The Real Story of John Bunyan
From the filthy cell in which he was imprisoned for his religious convictions, one man pens a story that has influenced millions around the world. |
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God’s Prisoner: The Story of Richard Wurmbrand
One man had the courage to stand up against a government that would not let him worship God. Because of his courage, VOM founder Richard Wurmbrand was sent to prison. His wife was also jailed and his young son was kicked out of school. But Richard refused to give in to the communist leaders during his years of imprisonment. After he was released, Richard and his family moved to the United States where they told people how Christians were treated in Romania. |
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God’s Witness: The Courage of Stephen
He defended the faith and became Christianity’s first martyr. Stephen lived a life full of faith. He performed miracles and boldly told others about Jesus, before his courageous witness was silenced. |
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God's Missionary: The Faith of Thomas
Did you know the Apostle Thomas was the first person to bring the gospel message to India? Today, many Indian believers trace their heritage of faith to the man once called “Doubting Thomas.” Thomas’ real legacy was to carry the message of Jesus Christ to the far reaches of the known world. He faced many who despised his message, but his faith sustained him even to martyrdom. Though his life ended, his legacy of faith lives on in India. |
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God's Apostle: The Adventures of Paul
Paul (formerly Saul) made it his mission to hunt down Christians everywhere. Followers of Christ knew him as a vicious persecutor and a terrifying adversary. Then one day, Paul encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus. His life was transformed, and the early church’s worst enemy became its first missionary to the Gentiles. Enduring great hardships, Paul passionately led others to Christ. This story will motivate your children to boldly share Christ with others. |
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