It’s hard to believe that the final episode of The Captive has already aired and now we’re hearing the first episode of The Unexpected Returnon stations worldwide. If you’ve already read the book, The Captive, then you know what a powerful punch that book contains, in spite of its slim page count!
The Captive is a powerful story about one young man’s stoic resolve in his service to the Lord. Though he endures painful hardship, slavery, and abuse, his gaze never turns from God and his faith speaks volumes to all who come in contact with him. It is a story of actions living louder than words and of how a man’s faith can turn the hearts of his enemies to the one, true God.
When you listen, observe how Anselmo’s heart remains soft and understanding. He does not hate his captors, but reaches out to them, even if it means remaining a slave for his entire life. Anselmo’s compassion supersedes his discomfort and the painful reality that he is the slave of another man, allowing him to remain faithful to God. Though Jalal, a hardened and violent Muslim radical, sees Anselmo as an infidel, and even attempts to kill him, Anselmos faith remains strong in the Lord. Anselmo does not dodge the difficulties and obstacles that God places in his path but receives them with the understanding that God will turn evil into good.
If you missed the first episode of The Captive, you can listen to it on the Lamplighter homepage, or subscribe to the new podcast and download the first episode of each drama, plus lots more! The full drama is available for download now, or you can purchase the 2-disc set which will be shipping in mid-February.
Here’s an interesting question: Who was the true captive in this story? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Listen to Episode 1 of The Captive now!
February 4th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
I LOVE the captive! I was literally clinging to my seat! Very well done I hope you do many more!
August 22nd, 2011 at 3:46 pm
I wish we could hear the rest of the story, there are so many free websites for kids to visit , but it’s hard to entice a worldly kid, being raised by 2 believers doesn’t yet make him one, to stop and listen to a really enriching, Godly program. In my opinion, it’s a hindrance to further block him by making all episodes only accessible if you buy them. I’m his mom, and me and his father are working class poor Americans, trying to improve our situation in life, but it’s hard now a days. I wish you would consider making the full programs available to listen to, then we may have favorites we’d like to buy, later,,,,,that approach seems more alligned to the modern media market, Thank you, hope you consider this.