Torchlighters

For decades slavery reigned in parts of America, forcing an entire people into a lifetime of suffering and servitude. Living under the thumb of this oppressive system, young Harriet Tubman prayed ceaselessly that she and her family would be set free. Little did she know, God would use her and her resolute faith in Jesus to rescue not only her own family but hundreds of other enslaved African-Am...

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, also known as the Woadani tribe, was suspicious and antagonistic toward even the friendliest of gestures from outsiders. Would Jim and his fellow missionaries ever be able to break...

Young Prince Kaboo is being held for ransom by a fierce enemy tribe. When his African father can no longer meet their demands, Kaboo's fate is sealed. The fierce warriors are preparing to do away with the weakened Prince Kaboo, but something intervenes. Suddenly, a blinding light appears, and the ropes fall away! Kaboo's strength returns, and he hears a voice urging him to run.

William Tyndale's calling is to right a great wrong. Church and government authorities have made it illegal to read, write, or even speak the sacred Scriptures in English. The most important book ever written is being kept from all but the most educated and powerful people. Sensing that God's Word is for all, William defies the authorities and begins the difficult and dangerous work of translat...

Follow the extraordinary adventures of Adoniram Judson and his wife Ann, the first foreign missionaries from the United States. Having been turned away from India, the young couple sets out for Burma, where they work to reach souls in a land where professing Christ would mean certain death. When treacherous religious leaders falsely accuse Adoniram of spying, Burma's ruthless king throws him in...

Bright, young Augustine thinks his mother's religion is foolish. With his seemingly superior intellect to guide him, he sneaks away from home and ventures to a new life in the city of Rome. Soon, he finds himself in an important position as The Voice of The Emperor, with the life of luxury he's always wanted. When the empire decides to take over one of Milan's Christian basilicas, Augustine pre...

Eric Liddell is fast. In fact, he is the fastest runner in all of Scotland, winning race after race. This national hero with an easy smile has captured the country’s heart, and they can’t wait to see him take on the world in the 1924 Paris Olympics. He has talent, fame, and a bright future as a star athlete. But Eric has something else that is even more important to him: faith. Eric’s mai...

John Bunyan, a tinker turned preacher, finds himself caught between the law and preaching God's word. In 1660 England, preaching outside of the church is illegal, yet Bunyan cannot resist abiding by God's will. He would rather follow his calling and suffer the consequences than cower in fear as a free man. Once in prison, his ministry continues in a new way. The man with little education and mu...

With war raging about her and soldiers closing in, the wounded missionary Gladys Aylward sets out on the most difficult journey of her life—a hundred-mile trek over the 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 hundred orphaned children in her care. Watch as Gladys' strength and faith are stretc...

When young John Wesley is miraculously saved from his family's burning home, his mother is certain that God has a great purpose for the boy's life. John will later refer to himself as plucked from the burning.As a man, Wesley tries to live out that special purpose on his own strength and good works, but it only brings frustration and failure.

In a world ruled by a corrupt and greedy church, all it took was one little nail, one well-written scroll, and one sharp-tongued monk to turn everything upside-down! Martin Luther didn't mean to spark the Reformation with his Ninety-five Theses, but his realization that salvation comes through faith ignited the revolution that changed the world. As Pope Leo X hounds and fights him at every turn...

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 is tested to the limits...

This Torchlighters episode highlights the story of Amy Carmichael, the woman who spread the word of Christ throughout India on her mission trip. During her plight, she comes across a young girl named Preena, who had been sold to a temple in India by her family so they could attempt to gain the favor of the Hindu gods. When Preena sees Amy, she knows that this woman is special. Through a miracul...

Introduce children to the story of Corrie ten Boom, who helped protect Jews from the Nazi regime during World War II in this amazing story of courage and forgiveness.

This Torchlighters episode features the story of Perpetua, a Christian who was imprisoned for her faith and who refused to worship idols, even at the cost of her freedom.

This episode of Torchlighters features Robert Thomas, a man who used his abilities to bring the Gospel of Jesus to the Far East no matter what obstacles he encountered.

This episode of Torchlighters tells the story behind William Booth, a boy determined to bring the gospel to London's most troubled neighborhood with his Salvation Army.

Experience the story of George Miller and the 10,000 orphans he cared for by utilizing the power of prayer in this episode of the beloved series.

Find out why the man known as St. Patrick is credited with introducing Ireland to Christ in this informative, educational, and entertaining video.

Meet the fearless Scottish peacemaker who depended on Christ amid violence and helped bring medicine, education, and the life-changing message of the Gospel to Nigeria.

Meet the author of Amazing Grace, a man who went from being enslaved to being a slave trader to becoming a respected pastor. Discover how God's grace set him free.

Meet the founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and learn about his journey to becoming a faithful servant of God in the face of discrimination and plague.