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Brave Heroes and Bold Defenders by Shirley Raye Redmond

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Brave Heroes and Bold Defenders

50 True Stories of Daring Men of God

by Shirley Raye Redmond

Narrator John Patrick Walsh

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Length 1 hour 46 minutes

Language English

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#6 in Bestselling Religion Audiobooks

Children of all ages will be inspired by the stories of these men: -C.S. Lewis—professor and author of the influential Chronicles of Narnia series -Zhang Boli—Chinese dissident, journalist, and Christian pastor -Richard Allen—former slave and founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church -Tim Tebow—athlete, Heisman trophy winner, and outspoken follower of Christ -Father Damien—a priest who dedicated his life to helping lepers in Hawaii These and the 45 other defenders of the faith featured in this book have made a profound impact on the world around them and, in many cases, changed the course of history. Strong, smart, and sometimes outspoken, these men are tremendous examples of God’s love in action. These inspiring profiles will captivate kids’ imaginations and encourage them to discover their own gifts and how they can use them to glorify God.

Children's Religion

Shirley Raye Redmond is an award-winning writer and newspaper columnist. Her book Patriots in Petticoats: Heroines of the American Revolution was named one of the best children’s books of 2004 by the Bank Street College of Education in New York. She is also a part-time instructor for the Institute of Children’s Literature, a sought-after workshop speaker, and a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

John Patrick Walsh is an experienced on-screen, theatre, and voiceover actor as well as an audiobook narrator. He studied improv in Los Angeles while performing in several plays, including Ethos Theatre Company’s production of Hamlet, in which he appeared as the Player King. His television roles began with General Hospital, and he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks, including being part of the full cast for Phil Mickelson's bestselling sports memoir One Magical Sunday.