Pastor Jeremy Winter leads you through the annals of Christian history to show how the stories of our past can still impact our lives today. Hear about the inspirational lives of the men and women who God worked through to plant the seeds of the gospel throughout history. Let their stories inspire you as you live out your own!
In the early days of Christianity a Roman soldier is martyred for his faith. Years later legends begin to emerge about this man and his life. Legends which include a dragon! This is the story of St. George
In the 14th century a young woman rises from poverty and obscurity to become one of the most important voices in Christianity. Through her acts of service and amazing visions of Christ she becomes respected many of the leading powers of her day, including the Pope himself. This is the story of Catherine of Siena.
In a time when interior China was closed off to foreigners, this man learned and embraced their language and beliefs in an effort to bring Christ. His efforts were rewarded as he was welcomed in by the Chinese people taking the Christian message to places it had never been before. This is the story of Matteo Ricci.
Prone to wander as a youth he lived a reckless life with no thought of God. Yet, Jesus sought him and brought him home. He devotes the rest of his life to sharing the good news and declaring God's praises. In doing so he leaves behind one of the greatest hymns ever written. This is the story of Robert Robinson.
Throughout his life he faced more than his share of grief and sorrow. In the midst of his hurt he clung to Christ as a source of comfort. His trust in God lives on through the words of a poem he wrote. A poem turned into a hymn that still inspires many to this day. This is the story of Joseph Scriven.
Blind her entire she refused to let her disability define her. Instead she used her amazing talent with words to inspire millions with her songs and poetry. This is the story of America's most prolific hymn writer. This is the story of Fanny Crosby.
Amazing Grace is one of the most beloved hymns in Christian history. The man behind the song was a living testament to God's grace and forgiveness. He went from a life of sin out on the seas to becoming a humble preacher obsesses with sharing the gospel. He was lost but Christ found him. This is the story of John Newton.
It Is Well With My Soul has become a favorite hymn for many Christians. A hymn written in the midst of immense pain and hurt from a man facing unimaginable sorrow. This is the story of its author, Horatio Spafford.
His day is known for love and romance. Yet, who was the real man behind the day and why do we connect him with love? This is the story of St. Valentine.
In the early 1800's American Lutheranism was almost entirely white. This man strove to change that. He became the first African-American Lutheran pastor and worked tirelessly to establish black Lutheran churches in America. This is the story of Jehu Jones Jr.
Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.
A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.
But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.
She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and
captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world.
Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s
blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to uncover Amanda’s secret.
Award winning journalist Charlie Webster explores this unbelievable and bizarre, but
all-too-real tale, of a woman from San Jose, California whose secret ripped a family apart and
left a community in shock.
Scamanda is the true story of a woman whose own words held the key to her secret.
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