The Torchlighters: Heroes of the Faith

Season 1 Episode 9 - The William Booth Story

2010 · 37 min

TV-G

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.

Subtitles: English

Starring:Justin Butcher Russell Boulter Jack Boulter Jamie Stewart

Directed by:Robert Fernandez

S01:E01 - The Jim Elliot Story

This stunning, half-hour, action-packed program uses top quality animation to bring to life the story of missionary martyr Jim Elliot.

S01:E02 - The William Tyndale Story

William Tyndale tops King Henry VIII's "Most Wanted" list in 1535 and is being pursued across Europe by the king's bounty hunters. What is his crime? Murder? Theft? No, none of these. William Tyndale's "crime" is translating the Bible into English for the common people. Is he willing to risk his life for this cause?

S01:E03 - 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?

S01:E04 - The Eric Liddell Story

From Olympic champion to missionary, here is the rest of the story beyond "Chariots of Fire."

S01:E05 - The Gladys Aylward Story

The missionary who helped over 100 orphans escape through war-torn China.

S01:E06 - The Richard Wurmbrand Story

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.

S01:E07 - 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 easily. All she has to do is offer one pinch of incense in honor to the Roman gods. What will her decision be?

S01:E08 - 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?

S01:E09 - 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.

S01:E10 - The Samuel Morris Story

The African youth who inspired a generation. Young Prince Kaboo knows his fate is sealed. Since his father can no longer meet his captors' ransom demands, Kaboo is to be tortured until death. But a bigger plan is about to unfold!

S01:E11 - The Augustine Story

Introduce children to the story of Augustine, who rejected fame and fortune to become a voice for truth.

S01:E12 - The Corrie Ten Boom Story

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

S01:E13 - The John Wesley Story

He showed us faith that works. Learn about John Wesley in this action-paced episode of The Torchlighters, featuring the founder of the Methodist movement.

S01:E14 - The Robert Jermain Thomas Story

The Bible smuggler who brought light into the dark kingdom of Korea. Young Robert Jermain Thomas is a promising Welsh minister with a gift for new languages. For Robert, there is no doubt God wants him to use his abilities to bring the Gospel of Jesus to the Far East. But when he suffers tragedy in China, Robert loses direction and hope.

S01:E15 - The Martin Luther Story

In a world ruled by the 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.