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For centuries 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-Americans as well.

When young John Wesley is miraculously saved from his family's burning home, his mother calls him a 'brand plucked from the burning.' She believes God has spared the boy for a special purpose. 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. Finally, after years of struggle, Wesley embraces saving grace! But his new message is not welcome in the established churches....

"With war raging about her and soldiers closing in, the wounded missionary Gladys Aylward (as portrayed in the movie, "The Inn of the Sixth Happiness) sets out on the most difficult journey of her life--a 100 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 100 orphaned children in her care."--Container.

Follow the 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 into prison, leaving Ann and her unborn child to struggle alone. Will Adoniram...

Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) was America's greatest theologian and a leader in The Great Awakening, a religious movement that decisively shaped American life. This is the story of Edwards and his remarkable wife Sarah, as seen through her eyes.

National hero Eric Liddell is Scotland's pride and joy. The entire country is eager to watch him bring home Olympic gold in the 100-meter race. But when Eric makes the stunning announcement that he won't race on Sunday because of his religious convictions, he is soon labeled a disgrace and a traitor. See how Eric's famous stand during the 1924 Olympics prepares him for even greater challenges as a missionary to China during World War II.

"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,...

A classic video that tells the story of how God's intervention and love saved one young boy and inspired him to share his faith with any who would listen.

The 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.

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 95 Theses, but his realization that salvation comes through faith and not works ignited the revolution that changed the world.