In 1810 a teenage American sailor, Joseph Bates, is abducted by the notorious British press gang. Listen as he is unjustly forced into the King's navy, then escapes only to be seized again. Released six years later, he works as a merchant seaman surviving ocean perils and harrowing storms. Joseph's skill and courage result in his becoming a trusted sea captain. His marine adventures continue, yet Joseph feels the need for faith in his life. Hear the inspiring story of Ida Scudder, a gifted physician/missionary. She could not ignore the needs of India's women who were suffering and dying-kept from receiving the urgent medical care they needed by cultural restrictions. Then travel with us to the early 1700s in Dresden, Germany. Ludwig, Count of Zinzendorf, was of noble birth, and schooled to be a lawyer. Using his influence to help others, young Ludwig believed 'no man liveth unto himself.' His love of missions and impact for good still resonates today. Great listening for the whole family!
Follow the mid 1800's adventures of the Allen Family as they join a wagon train headed west on the epic Oregon Trail. Traveling over 2,000 miles in their oxen-driven 'Prairie Schooners' through hazardous river crossings, treacherous weather, mountain passes, tragedy, disease, and devastating dust storms, the Allens symbolize the determination and trials of a typical family who braved the Oregon trek. Life lessons and historical details are woven into the narrative of everyday events on the trail in this five-part adventure. Also featured is the heroic story of courageous 1960's civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, who through non-violence and determination, fought racial segregation while helping African Americans register to vote. Character-building listening for the whole family!
Listen as Wassaja, a young Yavapai boy overcomes the destruction of his village and a violent abduction by a rival tribe, yet by 1899, goes on to become Dr. Carlos Montezuma-the second American Indian to become a physician in the U.S. Return to the Nebraska plains' Omaha Reservation where Chief Iron Eye's compassionate daughter (Susan La Flesche Picotte) begins her epic jouney, becoming the first American Indian woman physician. Hear 'Mountain Storm' as two culturally diverse teen hikers, lost in the Smoky Mountains, learn cooperation or 'Under His Wings' where robbers attack a Peru mission boat. A poor family pulls together in 'The Christmas Surprise' while Jeff, a compromising teenager, learns a valuable lesson about peer pressure and caring from his eccentric Uncle Dilbert. 'Amazing Mini-Miracles' includes incredible events from the dark days of WW1 and Tennessee frontier America. Great listening entertainment for the whole family!
Your Story Hour proudly presents a new set of exciting, dramatized stories. Listen as Desmond Doss, the courageous WW2 medic, saves the lives of 75 wounded American soldiers on Okinawa. Or return to the year 1781 as teenger Emily Geiger risks her life to carry a secret message from patriot officer Nathan Greene through enemy lines. Catch the action as 11-year-old Allen Jay helps a runaway slave escape via the Underground Railway...or as young Johnny Darragh bravely carries coded messages to George Washington's army. Discover how teenage sculptress, Vinnie Ream, becomes a true friend of Abraham Lincoln...or how young Abbie Burgess single-handedly saves countless sailors by keeping the Matinicus Rock lighthouse burning when violent storms keep her father from returning home. Great listening entertainment for the whole family!
This album contains fully-dramatized, true-to-life, character building audio adventures exemplifying the high moral values necessary for successful living. You'll enjoy hearing of Lottie Moon's courage and compassion for the people of China, Lillian Trasher's dedication and love for Egypt's orphans, the triumphant pursuit of a dream by pioneering educator Dr. Mary Bethune, and the faithfulness of Africa's Mayala, the Congo chief. Enjoy these and other heart-warming stories of courage and character. Great listening and entertainment for the whole family.
In this set of exciting, dramatized audio stories, you'll enjoy hearing the compelling adventures of Thomas Jefferson, the heroism of Polish social worker Irena Sendler during the Nazi occupation of her country in WWII, the perseverance of the civilian passengers of the sunken ship Zamzam, the compassion of pioneering woman doctor Helena Wink in Dakota territory, and the lifesaving inventions of Garrett Morgan. Enjoy these and other heart-warming stories of courage and character. Great listening and entertainment for the whole family.
In this set of exciting, dramatized audio stories, you'll enjoy hearing the adventures of the dynamic Theodore Roosevelt, pioneering scientists like Wilhelm Roentgen and Alexander Fleming, and more. Our stories that demonstrate courage, determination, and problem-solving are great listening and entertainment for the whole family.
In this set of exciting, dramatized audio stories, you'll enjoy hearing the adventure of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton, the classic stories of the Golden Locket and Alone for Christmas, and other heart-warming stories of courage and character. Our stories that demonstrate honesty, forgiveness, obedience, and faith are great listening and entertainment for the whole family!
This collection of fully-dramatized, exciting audio stories brings to life a variety of character-building historical and contemporary episodes that continue our tradition of quality. You'll enjoy these portraits of God's protection, generosity, courage and determination in the face of adversity, and a very important story on internet safety. Great listening for the whole family!
This collection of extraordinary dramatized audio stories brings to life the heroes and heroines that helped shape the new American nation: Paul Revere, Eli Whitney, Mary Jemison, Sybil Ludington, Lucretia Mott, and more! You'll enjoy these portraits of courage and determination in the face of adversity. Great listening for the whole family.
This extraordinary collection of dramatized audio stories illustrates the power of God's protection, the compassion of people for one another, and courage to face difficult circumstances. Great listening for the whole family!
Your Story Hour productions represent the ultimate in Bible Drama. The Passion of Jesus is taken from our 'Bible Comes Alive' series and includes the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus.
