Trial and Triumph

Stories from Church History

By: Richard M. Hannula

Narrated by: Daniel Newman

"Thus says the Lord: Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; then you will find rest for your souls." (Jer. 6:16)

Christianity is a faith in love with history. God took on human flesh and dwelt among us. The Spirit carried that divine work over the centuries, providing courage and maturity even amid our imperfections.

Christians find their true family line not through tribes and ethnic blood but in the bond of faithfulness and shed blood that has united our family for millennia. We too often view Church history as the story of obscure aliens instead of the lives of brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers.

In this collection of 46 brief biographies for children, Hannula sketches the stirring trials and triumphs of many famous and some lesser known figures in our family of faith including Augustine, Charlemagne, Anselm, Luther, Bunyan, and C. S. Lewis. Through them, we can begin to enjoy the old paths and find rest for our souls.

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Great book; narration a bit dry

We're reading this one as part of Ambleside Online's curriculum. The stories are a good length for children (or even a good intro for adults) and are engaging to read. I do feel the narrator is a bit dry, but he's clear and has a little expression.

Amazing!

What a blessing this book has been. The lord has used it to emboldened my faith and give me courage to share the gospel with those around me.

Fantastic!

This is a wonderful book to teach children about our Christian forbearers. The stories are brief and full. I have thoroughly enjoyed them and my children have too. They are great to add to our timeline of history as well. I am now looking forward to using his book “Radiant” about our Christian foremothers next.

Excellent book!

Well done, engaging!
My kids thoroughly enjoyed this book and want to start it over again!