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Send us a textEpisode 165Louis Zamperini's life was a remarkable journey from Olympic fame to wartime survival and beyond. Born in 1917 to Italian immigrants in California, he was a rebellious kid who discovered his talent for running, becoming a track star and earning a spot on the 1936 U.S. Olympic team. In Berlin, his stunning final lap in the 5,000 meters even caught the attention of Adolf Hitler, who requested to meet the young athlete. But just as Zamperini's athletic career was taking off, World War II interrupted his plans.He joined the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving as a bombardier in the Pacific. In 1943, during a search mission, his plane crashed into the ocean, leaving him and two other survivors adrift on life rafts for 47 harrowing days. They battled starvation, sharks, and relentless sun, drifting over 2,000 miles before being captured by the Japanese Navy. As a POW, Zamperini endured years of brutal treatment in various camps, where he was beaten, starved, and targeted by a sadistic guard known as "The Bird."The end of the war finally brought his liberation, but the nightmares didn't end. Struggling with PTSD and alcoholism, Zamperini's life spiraled until a spiritual awakening helped him find a path to healing. He forgave his former captors and spent his later years inspiring others with his message of resilience and forgiveness. His story, told in Unbroken, is not just about surviving the unimaginable, but also about finding redemption and peace after.Thank you for all the support and keep on downloading,folks.Pass this on and let's build this.Darren.Support the showInsta@justpassingthroughpodcastContact:justpassingthroughpodcast@gmail.comArtwork @digitalnomadicart on Insta

Imagine staring down the impossible and finding a way to whisper back, "I can." That's the essence of hope, a power that Olympic athlete and WWII survivor Louis Zamperini harnessed to overcome extraordinary adversity, a theme we explore in our Easter conversation at First Christian Church. As we unpack Zamperini's journey—his plane crash, 47 days at sea, and the trials as a POW—we see a vivid illustration of hope as more than wishful thinking, but as a confident expectation that can transform lives.This episode transcends the typical Easter message, as we reveal how the narrative of resurrection isn't just a historical event but a present-day promise of renewal and strength. We dissect the idea that hope isn't an abstract concept but is embodied in the person of Jesus, offering a steadfast anchor that empowers us to live without fear, anxiety, or stress. It's an invitation to experience a life marked by a hopeful certainty, something Zamperini's story vividly demonstrates and something we can all grasp, starting right now.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our next story was made into a 2014 motion picture directed by Angelina Jolie and based on the 2010 non-fiction book by Laura Hillenbrand, Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption. While some of the most remarkable parts of Zamperini's story were left out of the film, you will be hearing them told now by the man himself. Louis Zamperini was born January 26, 1917. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First up this week in your “Don't be that guy” news update is a first officer for an airline who threatened to shoot the captain over a diversion. Jonathan J Dunn is an airline pilot an unspecified airline, who is a member of the Federal Flight Deck Officer program, this means he received training to carry a loaded pistol on the flight deck. He has been charged with interference with the flight crew for an incident that occurred in August of 2022, where Dunn and the captain (unnamed) had a disagreement about a potential diversion due to a passenger's medical event. According to the inspector general's office “Dunn told the Captain they would be shot multiple times if the Captain diverted the flight,” Dunn will be arranged in Utah on November 16th, 2023. We'll keep you updated when we see more. Next up this week is another case of “don't be that guy” with a student in Stuart, Florida who damaged 10 airplanes after being denied solo flights. 23 Year Old Sumebh Singh was arrested on felony criminal mischief after damaging throttles on 10 of the school's aircraft. Singh had allegedly paid $50,000 to Treasure Coast Flight Training and became angry after instructors told him he wasn't ready to solo. Reports say his goal was to cause $50,000 in damage to aircraft. The school said all flight school aircraft have been grounded until mechanics can evaluate the extent of the damage. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has also been notified according to Avweb. Last up this week is a city council in California who is trying to ban touch and gos. Zamperini field is an airport in Torrance, CA who hosts 10 flight school and a factory for Robinson Helicopters. Council member Asam Sheikh is quoted as saying “I believe we are here for the constituents, we represent them,” “We don't have to be expert on anything when we make decisions. We have to represent the community and that's the only thing we should be expert on.” The FAA however disagrees however saying the council there are ways they can minimize airport noice but their authority “does not extend to many aspects of aircraft operations, including route, altitude, time of operation and frequency.”. The FAA is reportedly working on a formal response, however Torrance has not received federal funds or airport grants. The council is also attempting to ban the use of 100LL, imposing landing fees, and capping the number of flight schools at the airport. Another one that we'll keep you updated about if we see more! That's it for this week, we hope it goes without saying but don't be that guy. Have a great weekend, and we'll see you next week on Monday for our live Q&A! https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/indictment-alleged-fo-threatened-to-shoot-his-captain-over-flight-diversion/ https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/aircraft-damage-after-student-denied-solo/ https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/torrance-council-trying-to-ban-touch-and-goes/

Vamos ler o devocional juntos? Separe um tempo especial para Deus hoje e faça sua reflexão diária: Leitura bíblica do dia: Jeremias 1:4-10 Plano de leitura anual: Eclesiastes 1–3; 2 Coríntios 11:16-33; O avião de Louis Zamperini caiu no mar durante a guerra, matando oito dos 11 homens a bordo. Zamperini e dois outros subiram nos botes salva-vidas. Vagaram por dois meses, afugentando tubarões, enfrentando tormentas, desviando-se de balas de aviões inimigos e comendo peixes e pássaros crus. Por fim, chegaram a uma ilha onde foram capturados. Por dois anos, Zamperini foi espancado, torturado e trabalhou impiedosamente como prisioneiro de guerra. Sua notável história é contada no livro Invencível (Ed. Objetiva, 2010). Jeremias é um dos personagens inabaláveis da Bíblia. Suportou conspirações (Jeremias 11:18), foi açoitado e colocado no tronco (20:2), amarrado em um calabouço (37:15-16) e lançado na lama profunda de um poço (38:6). Sobreviveu, pois Deus havia prometido ficar com ele e resgatá-lo (1:8). Deus nos faz uma promessa semelhante: “Não o deixarei; jamais o abandonarei” (Hebreus 13:5). Deus não prometeu salvar Jeremias ou a nós de problemas, mas prometeu nos carregar através dos problemas. Zamperini reconheceu a proteção de Deus e, após a guerra, entregou sua vida a Jesus. Perdoou seus captores e levou alguns a Cristo. Ele percebeu que, embora não possamos evitar todos os problemas, não precisamos sofrê-los sozinhos. Quando os enfrentamos com Jesus, tornamo-nos inabaláveis. Por:  Mike Wittmer

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our next story was made into a 2014 motion picture directed by Angelina Jolie and based on the 2010 non-fiction book by Laura Hillenbrand, Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption. While some of the most remarkable parts of Zamperini's story were left out of the film, you will be hearing them told now by the man himself. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: All! Jesus has all authority, So that all nationsMight pledge all allegiance to him.Title: “Where does Jesus Christ's Authority come from?”Scripture: Matthew 21:23-46Bottom line: Jesus gets ALL authority from God the Father who makes him Lord of all. Therefore, the only appropriate response is to gladly submit to him in ALL things—especially in the building of His Kingdom.DISCUSSION QUESTIONSSERMON OUTLINE & NOTESMAIN REFERENCES USEDDISCUSSION QUESTIONSDiscussion questions for group and personal study. Reflect and Discuss:1. Define submission in your own words.2. What current ideas or popular philosophies in our culture reject the idea of submission?3. How would you counsel someone who rejected God's authority because of bad experiences with authority figures?4. How does the fear of man result in rejecting Christ's authority? Describe how you've seen this play out in someone's life.5. How might Matthew 21:28-32 be an indictment on nominal Christians, that is, those who profess Christ but do not truly know Him?6. How would you summarize the warning in the parable of the Wedding Feast in Matthew 22:1-14?7. What were the underlying motives of those who questioned Jesus in Matthew 22:16-40?8. What is at the root of all rejection of Jesus? (Hint: Read John 3:19-21.)9. Explain why Jesus' question in Matthew 22:41-16 would have been perplexing to these Jewish leaders.10. How would you respond to someone who said they rejected the authority of God's Word but they loved Jesus?Final Questions (optional or in place of above)What is God saying to you right now? What are you going to do about it?Find our sermons, podcasts, discussion questions and notes at https://www.gracetoday.net/podcastOUTLINE & NOTESIntroductionJesus is living out his last 8 days in front of us as we head to the end of the book of Matthew. Keep in mind that Jesus is now letting it become known that he's the Messiah and King of Israel. He's no longer trying to keep this a secret.Jesus gets questioned by the chief Jewish priests and the elders of the people where he gets his authority. This isn't an unreasonable question, actually. After all, Jesus hasEntered Jerusalem as the coming Messiah King of Israel and did not refuse the messianic praises he received.Entered the temple and cleared (cursed?) it.Entered the temple and taught in it.So to question where he gets his authority is a reasonable even responsible question for them to ask. After all, they are responsible for what happens in the temple courts.And it's good to remember that all authority comes from someone unless that someone is God himself. Jesus will say his authority comes from God the Father.And he'll then show them the implications of his authority. To not acknowledge it and gladly submit to it in life is to go the way of these ungodly religious leaders. That is to be rejected by God.Story/Illustration: Lighthouse v Battleship The captain of the ship looked into the dark night and saw faint lights in the distance. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message” “Alter your course 10 degrees south.”Promptly a return message was received: “Alter your course 10 degrees north.”The captain was angered; his command had been ignored. So he sent a second message: “Alter your course 10 degrees south—I am the captain!”Soon another message was received: Alter your course 10 degrees north—I am seaman third class Jones.”Immediately the captain sent a third message, knowing the fear it would evoke: “Alter your course 10 degrees south—I am a battleship.”Then the reply came “Alter your course 10 degrees north—I am a lighthouse.”In the midst of our dark and foggy times, all sorts of voices are shouting orders into the night, telling us what to do, how to adjust our lives. Out of the darkness, one voice signals something quite opposite to the rest—something almost absurd. But the voice happens to be the Light of the World, and we ignore it at our peril. —Paul Aiello, Jr. Bottom line: Jesus gets ALL authority from God the Father who makes him Lord of all. Therefore, the only appropriate response is to gladly submit to him in ALL things—especially in the building of His Kingdom.OutlineI. Jesus' Authority Questioned: Matthew 21:23-27Q. What do I want you to know? A. Jesus' authority comes from his Father.Q. Why do I want you to know?A. Because there is no other authority worthy to be submitted to, ultimately.Q. What do I want you to do? A. Recognize Jesus' authority from the Father and gladly submit to him. Q. Why do I want you to do this?A. So that you will reap the blessings and miss the wrath.How? Pray with repentant faith now, early and often.II. Parable of the 2 Sons21:28-32Q. What do I want you to know?A. Israel's leaders (and many Jews) did not repent and believe thus rejecting Jesus as Messiah.Q. Why do I want you to know this?A. Because there are grave consequences for not submitting to his authority.Q. What do I want you to do?A. Trust, obey and follow Jesus like the sinners did—though they said no to his words, ways and works initially, they eventually repented and believed.How? Pray for God to open your eyes, trust, and follow him today.III. Parable of the Tenants21:33-46Q. What do I want you to know?A. Israel rejected God the Father (prophets), God the son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit (at Stephen's stoning).God is a stone/rock in scripture.To Israel, a stumbling block.To Church, a cornerstone and foundation.To Gentile kingdoms at end of age, smiting stone.Q. Why?A. So that we don't make the same mistake.Q. What do I want them to do?A. Build your life on the rock that doesn't roll or be crushed by him. Because the consequences are great!How? Pray, repent and believe that King Jesus deserves all your allegiance.Conclusion“You are more sinful and flawed than you ever dared believe. But more accepted and loved than you ever dared hope.” -Tim KellerA missionary to Africa told someone, “When we want to share the gospel in a village in Africa, we don't send them books. We send them a Christian family.”Why is it better to send the family than some books? It's certainly cheaper. Seems more efficient. But this experienced missionary understood that the Christian life lived like Jesus would demonstrate what glad submission to God would look like. The gospel wouldn't just be taught but caught. Bottom line: Jesus gets ALL authority from God the Father who makes him Lord of all. Therefore, the only appropriate response is to gladly submit to him in ALL things—especially in the building of His Kingdom.One true story that illustrates the authority of God involves a man named Louis Zamperini, who was a former Olympic runner and a prisoner of war during World War II. After his plane crashed into the ocean, Zamperini survived for over 47 days on a raft in shark-infested waters before being captured by the Japanese and taken to a prison camp.Despite facing torture, starvation, and daily beatings, Zamperini never lost his faith in God and continued to pray for strength and guidance. He even forgave his captors and used his influence to help his fellow prisoners. Eventually, Zamperini was released from the prison camp and went on to live a long and fulfilling life, crediting his survival and resilience to the authority of God.This true story shows how the authority of God can help people to endure and overcome unimaginable challenges. Even in the darkest of times, God's authority can provide people with the hope, courage, and strength they need to persevere and thrive. The true story of Louis Zamperini is a testament to the power of faith in the face of adversity.The Umbrella of AuthorityEach of us has a decision to make . Will we gladly step under the umbrella of God's good authority? Or will we step out from under it and be pelted by the world and evil as we resist God's commands? Grace and mercy are provided while we humbly remain underneath. God's justice is poured out on those who step out from under it. Where are you standing right now?Will you come underneath and obey God's commands to build his kingdom?God has shown us how to gladly submit to him all our days. Will you?Let's prayNOTESDSO notes, 21:23-37“So Jesus turns the tables on them again, saying in essence, ‘If you're not capable enough to judge John the Baptist as Heaven-sent, then you are certainly not capable to judge me.'” P. 613“You see, what John said about Jesus was the answer the their question. (That's what Jesus is getting at here.) And what did John say?” P. 614So there's the answer to their question (through J the B) and 3 parables illustrating this answer using 2 themes: faith and judgment. P. 614-615“With great authority Jesus teaches these authorities about his authority.” P. 6152 Lessons here:“The gates to God's kingdom open wide to the bluntly ungodly if they repent, but not a crack for the precisely orthodox if they do not.”“Show me your faith.” “To Jesus, one is not saved by talk alone…but by faith alone (“believe” 3x), a faith that is never alone (a faith that obeys the word/will/voice of God)—To Jesus, verbal faith is not saving faith; a doing faith is saving faith.” P. 61621:33-41Second parable—“Jesus gives a condensed symbolic (or allegorical) version of salvation history.” P. 6172 Lessons: “God is patient; God is just.”“God will judge those who don't accept his Son.”“God is patient; God is just. Don't try his patience; trust his Son.” P. 619So, “by what authority?”Everyone of us should ask this question.Here's the answer: “By God's authority. I am the Son he sent.”Here's the answer: “God did. I am the stone he set in place. By God's authority I am the Son, and I am the Stone.” P. 620MAIN REFERENCES USED“Preaching the Word” Commentary, Douglas Sean O'Donnell, Edited by Kent Hughes“Matthew” by RC Sproul“The Bible Knowledge Commentary” by Walvoord, Zuck (BKC)“The Bible Exposition Commentary” by Warren Wiersbe (BEC)“Exalting Jesus in Matthew” by David Platt (CCE)Outline Bible, D WillmingtonNIV Study Bible (NIVSB)ESV Study Bible (ESVSB)

On this episode of Our American Stories, this story was made into a 2014 motion picture directed by Angelina Jolie based on the 2010 non-fiction book by Laura Hillenbrand, Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption. While some of the most remarkable parts of Zamperini's story were left out of the film, you will be hearing them told now by the man himself. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of Conversations, David and Abe are joined by Luke Zamperini, the son of Louis Zamperini, the US Olympian and WWII veteran, known for his incredible story from the book and movies, Unbroken. Luke talks about the new Unbroken Curriculum, tells some personal stories about his father, and shares how his father's story of resilience, hope, and forgiveness has transformed lives. Learn more about the Zamperini foundation: https://www.zamperini.org/ Learn more about the Unbroken Curriculum: https://www.unbrokencurriculum.org/ Learn more about Ascend Semester: https://beunbound.us/semester/

Today, we revisit a classic conversation between Pastor Greg Laurie and World War II hero, Louis Zamperini. Originally aired on A New Beginning in 2011, this conversation relates the powerful story of Zamperini's youth and survival in the Pacific. It's a riveting story of heroism and perseverance from a man who became a devoted follower of Jesus Christ.  --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we revisit a classic conversation between Pastor Greg Laurie and World War II hero, Louis Zamperini. Originally aired on A New Beginning in 2011, this conversation relates the powerful story of Zamperini's youth and survival in the Pacific. It's a riveting story of heroism and perseverance from a man who became a devoted follower of Jesus Christ.  --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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TODAY I AM GOING TO SHOW YOU THROUGH THE EYES OF SCRIPTURE AND THE STORY OF LOUIE ZAMPERINI, THAT WHEN GOD IS WITH YOU, EVEN THE CRUELEST OF MEN CAN DO YOU NO HARM, EVEN IF THEY WERE TO TAKE YOUR LIFE. LOUIE ENLISTED IN THE MILITARY AND WAS SHOT DOWN OVER THE PACIFIC, MIRACULOUSLY SURVIVING, ONLY TO BE CAPTURED BY THE JAPANESE MILITARY AFTER 47 DAYS ADRIFT IN A RAFT THAT AT ONE POINT WAS SHOT UP BY THE JAPANESE, LEAVING HE AND HIS FELLOW SOLDIERS TO DIE. LOUIE WAS CAPTURED BY THE JAPANESE NAVY AND SENT TO A POW CAMP WHERE HE BECAME A TARGET OF THE CRUEL, PRISON COMMANDER KNOWN AS “THE BIRD”. YEARS LATER, UPON HIS BEING RESCUED BY THE AMERICAN AND ALLIED FORCES, LOUIE FOUND JESUS CHRIST. CALLS US TO PERSEVERE, BECAUSE PERSEVERANCE ….AND TO REMAIN “UNBROKEN”. We just uploaded an Episode called "WHAT IS FREEDOM". I put a link to that below. Before you go-make sure to "SUBSCRIBE" and hit the "ALERT BELL"!============================================================"WHAT IS FREEDOM?" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reason-for-truth/id714350749?i=1000548203109============================================================RESOURCES: www.ReasonForTruth.Org========================================ONLINE TRAINING: www.EquippedAcademy.Com========================================

 Louis Zamperini was a World War II veteran and Olympic distance runner. Zamperini competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics and was set to compete again in the 1940 games in Tokyo, which were canceled when World War II broke out. A bombardier in the Army Air Corps, Zamperini was in a plane that went down, and when he arrived on shore in Japan 47 days later, he was taken as a prisoner of war and tortured for two years.

La película “Inquebrantable” está basada en la vida real de Louis Zamperini: joven de origen italiano que participó en los Juegos Olímpicos de Berlín en 1936 donde logró el octavo lugar en la carrera de 5000 metros. Más tarde se alistó en el ejército estadounidense al mando de un bombardero B 24 durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. En 1943 su avión fue dañado severamente en combate y se estrelló en el océano Pacífico durante una misión de rescate. Junto a dos de sus compañeros naufragó en una balsa inflable 47 días soportando tormentas, el ataque de un tiburón, la muerte de uno de los sobrevivientes y la falta de raciones. Finalmente, ambos fueron capturados por marines japoneses y llevados a distintos campos de concentración. Louis fue torturado, golpeado, maltratado y humillado duramente por el teniente japonés Watanabe. Su historia de vida merece ser contada: la película narra los terribles momentos que atravesó Zamperini en cautiverio ya que Watanabe intentó doblegarlo a través de experiencias extremas de dolor y sufrimiento, sin embargo siempre estuvo determinado a no rendirse pese a las circunstancias. Cuando Zamperini regresó a Estados Unidos experimentó las típicas pesadillas y traumas de la postguerra hasta que conoció al Señor y su vida cambió. Dios comenzó un proceso de sanidad personal en Louis que culminó con un viaje a Japón (ya en su vejez) para perdonar personalmente a quien intentó matarlo. La obra del Espíritu Santo en su vida formó a alguien con una profunda calidad interior, capaz de realizar semejante acto de valentía y amor. Desarrollar un corazón sobresaliente requiere formarse y equiparse con varias actitudes buenas y un estilo de vida definido. Es muy importante repensar nuestra manera de ser y de hacer. Cuánto más crezcamos interiormente, más se reflejará en nuestro exterior y se evidenciará en el trato interpersonal. ¡Es reconfortante desarrollar calidad interior! Nos agradaremos a nosotros mismos, a los demás y especialmente a Dios. Adquirir calidad interior requiere esfuerzo, tiempo y una buena preparación. Una de las emociones más buscadas es la felicidad, honestamente cada uno de nosotros puede generar una vida extraordinaria, la cual dependerá de nuestras decisiones, gestos, carácter, corazón. ¡¡Te Invitamos a escuchar el mensaje completo, Dios te Bendiga!! Pastores Juan Manuel y Nerina Curbelo.

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Seorang juara olimpiade lari 5.000 meter dari AS tahun 1936 telah menjadi pahlawan untuk negaranya. Bukan karena juara olimpiade tetapi karena mampu hidup bertahan selama ditawan oleh tentara Jepang selama 2 tahun. Siksaan dan penderitaan dialami tetapi ia tetap berbuat baik, tidak melawan, dan mengampuni mereka semua. Louis Zamperini!

TESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ http://www.filmgarantiti.it/it/articoli.php?id=310UNBROKEN, BIOGRAFIA DI LOUIS ZAMPERINI Figlio di genitori italiani cattolici, mezzofondista e militare statunitense, eroe di guerraFonte: WikipediaNato il 26 gennaio 1917 a Olean, nello stato di New York, da genitori italiani, cattolici, originari di Brenzone sul Garda, Louis Zamperini iniziò la sua carriera sportiva nel 1932, praticando lo sci di fondo. Passato all'atletica, nel corso degli ultimi tre anni di liceo rimase imbattuto dopo aver stabilito diversi record.Nel 1934 Zamperini stabilì il record mondiale interscolastico del miglio col tempo di 4'21"2. Successivamente partecipò al campionato CIF California State vincendolo con il tempo di 4'27"8. Questa vittoria gli permise di ottenere una borsa di studio per la University of Southern California.Nel 1936 Zamperini decise di provare a qualificarsi per le Olimpiadi. Gli atleti dovevano pagarsi il viaggio per partecipare ai Trials olimpici, ma dal momento che suo padre lavorava per la ferrovia, Louis ottenne un biglietto gratis del treno, mentre un gruppo di commercianti di Torrance contribuì con una colletta per consentire all'eroe locale di mantenersi una volta giunto a destinazione.Sui 1500 m piani Zamperini era chiuso dalla presenza della medaglia d'argento Glenn Cunningham, Archie San Romani e Gene Venzke, pertanto decise di correre, pur essendo senza esperienza, sui 5000 m piani, arrivando ex aequo col primatista statunitense Don Lash, e qualificandosi a soli 19 anni e 178 giorni, primato che ne fece il più giovane statunitense a partecipare alle Olimpiadi in questa specialità.Né Zamperini né Lash erano accreditati come possibile vincitori dei 5000 m piani ai Giochi olimpici di Berlino, data la presenza del detentore del record mondiale Lauri Lehtinen. Zamperini riuscì dapprima a superare la batteria, preceduto dallo stesso Lehtinen e dal giapponese Kohei Murakoso, eliminando l'italiano Salvatore Mastroieni.In finale concluse all'ottavo posto, dopo aver effettuato un eccellente ultimo giro in 56 secondi, che catturò le attenzioni di Adolf Hitler, il quale insistette per un incontro personale. Come Zamperini raccontò, Hitler strinse la sua mano e disse semplicemente: "Ah, tu sei il ragazzo con il finale veloce". La gara fu vinta dall'altro campione finlandese Gunnar Höckert; davanti a Zamperini conclusero tra gli altri lo stesso giapponese Murakoso e l'italiano Umberto Cerati, tra i favoriti avendo vinto la prima batteria.Zamperini ha poi legato alcuni aneddoti della sua esperienza olimpica, tra cui quello riguardante il viaggio in nave verso l'Europa: "Ero un ragazzino dell'era della Depressione che non aveva mai neppure comprato un panino al supermercato. E lì tutto il cibo era gratis. Non prendevo una fetta di dolce al mattino, ma almeno sette, insieme a uova e pancetta. I miei occhi erano come piattini." Alla fine del viaggio Zamperini, come la maggior parte degli atleti presenti sulla nave, aveva infatti guadagnato un bel po' di peso, per la precisione 5 kg. Un aumento di peso ad ogni modo utile per la sua salute, avendo perso in precedenza 7 kg durante gli allenamenti per i Trials olimpici nella calura estiva di New York.Nel 1940, svanito il sogno di partecipare alle Olimpiadi di Tokyo, cancellate a causa del secondo conflitto mondiale, fu arruolato come bombardiere nell'aviazione. Nel 1943 in un incidente aereo precipitò nell'Oceano Pacifico col suo B-24, resistendo per ben 47 giorni all'inclemenza del tempo, alla furia delle acque e ai proiettili giapponesi, cibandosi di solo pesce crudo assieme ad altri due commilitoni, di cui uno non sopravvisse. È in questo momento che, da ateo che era, inizia la sua conversione di fede. Zamperini inizia a vedere Dio come l'unico possibile salvatore, giurando di dedicargli la vita se dovesse sopravvivere.Dopo 47 giorni fu infatti catturato dalla marina giapponese e deportato in una prigione militare comandata dal feroce sergente Mutsuhiro Watanabe che lo sottopose a numerose umiliazioni, forse ispirato dalla rivalità che Zamperini ebbe con Kohei Murakoso. Zamperini, eroe di guerra, trova la forza di resistere e sopravvivere e infine grazie alla fede che stava cominciando a vivere, trova la forza perfino di perdonare i suoi persecutori. Farà poi ritorno in patria al termine del conflitto. Continuerà la sua carriera olimpica tornando successivamente a Tokyo nel 1997, all'età di 80 anni, portando per un tratto la torcia olimpica in occasione dei Giochi olimpici invernali di Nagano 1998.Morto il 2 luglio 2014, è stato ricordato dapprima in un libro da Laura Hillenbrand e successivamente nell'omonimo film Unbroken diretto da Angelina Jolie, nelle vesti di regista.Per approfondimenti e per vedere il trailer del film UNBROKEN e per leggere le schede dei migliori film, visita il sito FilmGarantiti.it

TESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ http://www.filmgarantiti.it/it/articoli.php?id=309UNA VITA DI GLORIA VALE UN MOMENTO DI DOLORETrama del film (attenzione spoiler: se non hai visto il film ti consigliamo di non leggerla per non sciuparti il finale)Louis "Louie" Zamperini si trova su un bombardiere B-24 dell'aviazione nella seconda guerra mondiale durante i bombardamenti dell'isola giapponese di Nauru nel 1943. L'aereo viene gravemente danneggiato durante l'operazione; Phil, il pilota, riesce tuttavia a riportare il velivolo alla sua base con un atterraggio di fortuna che ha buon esito grazie al provvidenziale scoppio di uno degli pneumatici del carrello.Successivamente si passa agli anni venti e agli anni trenta, durante l'infanzia di Louie, giovane sbandato italo-americano, fonte di delusione per i suoi genitori, preso di mira dai compagni di scuola e dai ragazzi del quartiere per essere italiano. Un giorno, mentre Louie è nascosto sotto le tribune durante una gara di atletica, per evitare nuovi guai è costretto a fuggire, finendo senza volerlo nella pista con gli altri atleti. Suo fratello Peter, che sta cronometrando la gara, nota la sua velocità, e decide di allenarlo insegnandogli l'autostima e la forza di non arrendersi mai. Con il tempo Louie diventa un grande atleta, guadagnandosi il soprannome di "The Torrance Tornado" e qualificandosi per le Olimpiadi di Berlino del 1936. Louie, alle Olimpiadi, arriva ottavo stabilendo un record di velocità nel giro finale dei 5000 metri correndo in 56 secondi.Tornando al 1943, Louie e l'equipaggio superstite dell'operazione precedente, insieme ad alcuni membri dell'equipaggio di sostituzione, vengono inviati in missione di salvataggio e di ricerca su un aereo che era stato precedentemente utilizzato per i pezzi di ricambio. Louie non crede che l'aereo sia idoneo al volo, ma viene ugualmente assegnato all'operazione. Nel corso della missione, però, entrambi i motori di sinistra del quadrimotore cedono, e l'aereo si schianta in mare. Louie e altri due, Mac e Phil (il pilota di questa missione e il pilota della missione precedente) sopravvivono su due zattere gonfiabili. Dopo tre giorni, un aereo vola sopra di loro, ma non li vede. Il 27º giorno ricevono l'attenzione di un aereo giapponese, ma li manca. Il 33º giorno Mac muore, lasciando soli Louie e Phil.Il 47º giorno i giapponesi catturano Louie e Phil e li interrogano per sapere da loro tutto ciò che sanno sulle prossime mosse degli Alleati. Louie dice loro che non sa nulla perché è stato bloccato sulla zattera per più di un mese. Gli ufficiali non credono alle loro parole e li spediscono a due diversi campi di prigionia.Nel campo di Tokyo, dove è inviato Louie, presta servizio un giovane caporale giapponese, Mutsuhiro "Bird" Watanabe, che lo sottopone a pesanti umiliazioni per il fatto di aver battuto il campione giapponese alle olimpiadi di Berlino. Dopo diverse settimane a Louie viene data la possibilità di trasmettere un messaggio alle basi alleate dicendo che è vivo ma svelando le mosse degli alleati americani. Quando si rifiuta di trasmettere il messaggio anti-americano, viene rimandato al campo da Watanabe che lo fa picchiare in faccia da ogni prigioniero del campo per non aver dimostrato rispetto.Dopo due anni, Watanabe in seguito alla promozione a sergente, lascia il campo, e Louie ne è felice. Una notte il campo viene danneggiato da un bombardamento americano e i prigionieri sono costretti a trasferirsi in un altro campo dove Louie scopre, con orrore, che Watanabe ne è il direttore. I prigionieri sono ora messi al lavoro presso le miniere. Un giorno, dopo che Louie si sloga una caviglia e non è in grado di lavorare, Watanabe gli fa sollevare una grossa trave di legno dicendogli che se lo avesse fatto cadere avrebbe detto alla guardia di sparare. Louie lo solleva con successo e tiene in alto il pezzo senza alcun problema facendo infuriare Watanabe. Alla fine della guerra i prigionieri del campo vengono liberati. Tornato in America, Louie abbraccia la sua famiglia e bacia il suolo americano.Louie si sposa nel 1946 e ha due figli. Anche Phil sopravvive alla guerra e anch'egli si sposa. Mutsuhiro "Bird" Watanabe si nasconde per diversi anni entrando nell'elenco del generale Douglas MacArthur dei 40 criminali di guerra giapponesi più ricercati. Louie realizza la promessa fatta durante i 47 giorni sulla zattera, ovvero di dedicare la propria vita alla pace e al perdono dei gerarchi giapponesi, incontrandone molti ma non Watanabe per il rifiuto di questi. Prosegue inoltre la sua carriera di sportivo olimpionico e partecipa a trasmissioni televisive.Nel 1997, a ottant'anni, Louie corre a Tokyo portando per un tratto la torcia olimpica in occasione dei Giochi olimpici invernali di Nagano 1998, realizzando così il suo sogno, riuscendo anche a visitare il luogo della sua prigionia.SAI COS'E' IL BUSHIDO?Codice di condotta e stile di vita - simile al concetto europeo di cavalleria - adottato dai samurai, cioè la casta guerriera in Giappone. In esso, a differenza di altri addestramenti militari nel mondo, sono raccolte, oltre le norme di disciplina militari, anche quelle morali.Ispirato alle dottrine del buddhismo e del confucianesimo adattate alla casta dei guerrieri, il bushido esigeva il rispetto dei valori di onestà, lealtà, giustizia, compassione, dovere, coraggio, sincerità, eroismo, onore, gentilezza e cortesia, i quali dovevano essere perseguiti fino alla morte. Il venir meno a questi princìpi causava il disonore del guerriero, che espiava la propria colpa commettendo il seppuku, il suicidio rituale che culminava con la pratica dello harakiri.Successivamente alla Restaurazione Meiji (1866-1869), il bushido ebbe come punto fondante il rispetto assoluto dell'autorità dell'imperatore e divenne uno dei capisaldi del nazionalismo giapponese.Uno dei princìpi del bushido, l'assoluto disprezzo per il nemico che si arrende, fu la causa dei trattamenti brutali e denigranti a cui i giapponesi sottoposero i prigionieri nel corso della seconda guerra mondiale (al contrario del mos romano, nel quale con la resa - dopo la relativa intimazione - il nemico viene risparmiato mentre, se rifiuta di arrendersi, viene sterminato); l'inaccettabilità etica della resa e la ricerca di una morte onorevole in combattimento spinsero molti kamikaze al sacrificio.Fonte: Wikipedia

MABUTING BALITA | HUNYO 14, 2021 Lunes sa Ika-11 Linggo ng Taon Kaya mo bang suklian ng mabuti ang masamang ginawa sa'yo? EBANGHELYO: MATEO 5:38-42 Sinabi ni Jesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Narinig na ninyo na sinabi: Mata sa mata at ngipin sa ngipin. Ngunit sinasabi ko sa inyo: Huwag ninyong labanan ng masama ang masama. Kung sampalin ka sa kanang pisngi, ibaling ang mukha at ibaling ang kabilang pisngi. Kung may magdemanda sa iyo para kunin ang iyong sando, ibigay mo pati ang iyong kamiseta. Kung may pumilit sa iyong sumama sa kanya nang isang kilometro, dalawang kilometro ang lakarin mong kasama niya. Bigyan ang nanghihingi at huwag talikuran ang may hinihiram sa iyo. PAGNINILAY: Narinig ninyo na sinabi: Mata sa mata at ngipin sa ngipin. Sa isang World War II Movie na pinamagatang “Unbroken: Path to Redemption,” na hango sa tunay na buhay ni Louis Zamperini, isang Olympic athlete na napalaban nung WWII, nabihag ng mga Hapon, lubos na pinahirapan, pero nag survived at nakabalik sa Amerika, makikita natin na hindi imposible ang magpatawad sa mga taong nakasakit sa atin, lalong lalo na kung ang mga ito ay hindi naman nagpapakita ng pagsisisi o kaya'y hindi naman humihingi ng tawad. Ang journey ni Zamperini sa pagpapatawad ay hindi naging madali. Dumanas muna sya ng mga gabing hindi makatulog, dahil lagi nyang napapanaginipan ang taong umabuso sa kanya. Naapektuhan ang kanyang asawa at anak. Inisip nya na ang tanging paraan para matahimik siya at ang pamilya ay hanapin at patayin ang taong iyon. Hanggang dahan-dahan nyang nakilala ang Diyos, sa tulong na rin ng kanyang maybahay, at siya'y nagbalik loob sa Kanya. Mga kapanalig, ang kwento ni Zamperini ay kwento rin marahil ng buhay ng marami sa atin. Ang pagpapatawad ay hindi lamang para sa kagalingan ng mga taong nagkasala sa atin, kundi higit sa lahat ay para sa ating sarili. Upang tayo ay lubos na lumaya at magkaroon ng puwang ang biyaya at pagmamahal ng Diyos sa atin. Sabi nga ni San Pablo sa mga taga Roma, “Huwag kang pasupil sa masama, bagkus supilin mo ng mabuti ang masama.” Alam ko pong mas madali itong sabihin kesa gawin, pero kung patuloy tayong hihingi ng grasya ng pagpapatawad mula sa Diyos, hindi Nya tayo bibiguin. - Sr. Tina Madrigallos, fsp (Daughters of St. Paul) PANALANGIN: Mapagpatawad na Ama, nawa'y pagkalooban mo kami ng pusong handa ring magpatawad sa iba, nang sa gayo'y laging mangibabaw ang pagmamahal at hindi ang galit sa aming mga puso. Amen.

Até onde você aguentaria? Provavelmente Louis Zamperini aguentou muito mais. Zamperini foi um prisioneiro de guerra estadunidense da Segunda Guerra Mundial, sobrevivente da guerra, orador e atleta olímpico. Sim, tudo isso. Após participar das olimpíadas de Berlim que precederam a Segunda Guerra Mundial e ter chegado a apertar a mão do Fuhrer, Zamperini foi convocado pela Força Aérea Americana para juntar-se a Segunda Guerra Mundial. Durante a guerra, o avião que fazia parte foi procurar outro avião desaparecido, mas por problemas a bordo acabou caindo no mar. Dos 11 tripulantes, 8 morreram. Ele e mais dois sobreviveram em alto mar a tempestades, tubarões, e a aviões japoneses - que estavam ao lado do Eixo na guerra. Ele foi capturado e enviado para um campo de prisioneiros no Japão, vivendo, segundo ele mesmo, o pior período da sua vida de longe. Foi torturado por muitos militares no campo de Omori, mas definitivamente foi Matsuhiro Watanabe, conhecido como O Pássaro, foi o que mais o marcou, por ter sido tão cruel. Com o fim da Guerra em 45, Louis foi libertado. Mesmo com décadas após as torturas, em 1988 ele foi convidado nas Olimpíadas de Tokio para carregar a Tocha Olímpica. Ele tentou reencontrar O Pássaro, mas Matsuhiro não quis vê-lo. Mesmo assim, Zamperini disse a seguinte frase sobre ele: “Eu dediquei a minha vida a Cristo. O amor substituiu o ódio que eu tinha de você. Cristo disse, ‘Perdoe os seus inimigos e reze por eles'.”

Até onde você aguentaria? Provavelmente Louis Zamperini aguentou muito mais. Zamperini foi um prisioneiro de guerra estadunidense da Segunda Guerra Mundial, sobrevivente da guerra, orador e atleta olímpico. Sim, tudo isso. Após participar das olimpíadas de Berlim que precederam a Segunda Guerra Mundial e ter chegado a apertar a mão do Fuhrer, Zamperini foi convocado pela Força Aérea Americana para juntar-se a Segunda Guerra Mundial. Durante a guerra, o avião que fazia parte foi procurar outro avião desaparecido, mas por problemas a bordo acabou caindo no mar. Dos 11 tripulantes, 8 morreram. Ele e mais dois sobreviveram em alto mar a tempestades, tubarões, e a aviões japoneses - que estavam ao lado do Eixo na guerra. Ele foi capturado e enviado para um campo de prisioneiros no Japão, vivendo, segundo ele mesmo, o pior período da sua vida de longe. Foi torturado por muitos militares no campo de Omori, mas definitivamente foi Matsuhiro Watanabe, conhecido como O Pássaro, foi o que mais o marcou, por ter sido tão cruel. Com o fim da Guerra em 45, Louis foi libertado. Mesmo com décadas após as torturas, em 1988 ele foi convidado nas Olimpíadas de Tokio para carregar a Tocha Olímpica. Ele tentou reencontrar O Pássaro, mas Matsuhiro não quis vê-lo. Mesmo assim, Zamperini disse a seguinte frase sobre ele: “Eu dediquei a minha vida a Cristo. O amor substituiu o ódio que eu tinha de você. Cristo disse, ‘Perdoe os seus inimigos e reze por eles'.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Do you ever wonder how to find strength to make it through difficult times? My guest this week is Luke Zamperini, son of Louis Zamperini, the famed US Olympic runner, POW survivor, and subject of several Hollywood films entitled "Unbroken". Louis was know for his resilient spirit, and Luke shares personal lessons he learned from his father, and how you can find the inner strength to be unbroken in difficult times of your life. Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love: The Jesus Way to Influence” here: amazon.com/Truth-Plus-Love-Jesus-Influence/dp/0310355249/. For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift “5 Spiritual Keys to Find Fulfillment in God” which will help you get started into the life of fulfillment God has for you, go to: Thinke.org

Louis Zamperini was an honored American World War ll hero. His story of faith, forgiveness and surviving the tortures of a Japanese prison became the basis for the bestselling book and movie, “Unbroken”. Luke Zamperini is his son and heads up the Louis Zamperini Foundation which takes the amazing story of his dad to schools and young people across the nation. Louis Zamperini was a 1936 Berlin Olympic runner that volunteered to fly planes in the war. He was shot down off the Marshall Islands and drifted at sea for 47 days. Captured by the Japanese he was tortured and beaten relentlessly. Surviving this and then forgiving his captors as he became a follower of Christ is one of the most inspiring stories of our generation. On Brave Men Luke talks about his dad – and the hope the story inspires in the hearts of men.

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El perdón es difícil, al punto en el que nos refugiamos en tal dificultad para no perdonar a quienes nos ofenden. ¿Alguna vez has escuchado la historia de Louis Zamperini?, un atleta olímpico que fue capturado por los japoneses durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, él perdonó. La pregunta es: ¿es tu caso peor que el de Zamperini? Abramos la Biblia juntos y aprendamos un poco más sobre el recurso más poderoso que Dios ha dejado para nosotros en este planeta.

Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on May 27th. You may know this inspiring story from the hit 2014 movie Unbroken: On this day in 1943, the B-24 bomber carrying former U.S. Olympic runner Louie Zamperini crashed into the Pacific while on a search and rescue mission during World War II. Zamperini survived and, along with a fellow airman, spent 47 harrowing days on a life raft, only to be picked up by Japanese sailors.

He was once known as America's Pastor, but to Will Graham he was 'Daddy Bill'. Billy Graham's grandson, has followed in his father Franklin Graham and his grandfather's footsteps, to take up the mantel of Christian ministry. His first book, Redeemed, is a devotional containing loving anecdotes of growing up with a world-famous grandfather. Will also talks about what it was like playing his grandfather in the movie "Unbroken: Path to Redemption," the follow-up to the Louis Zamperini story which tells the story of Zamperini's conversion to Christianity, after attending a Billy Graham tent revival in Los Angeles. Will says even though his grandfather died almost a year ago, he finds almost daily inspiration from listening to his sermons.

Dan Wooding’s latest podcast reprises his interview with Louis Zamperini, whose story is featured in a movie based on Laura Hillenbrand's book, “Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption.” Unbroken tells the inspiring story of the Olympian track star Louis Zamperini and his determination to survive imprisonment as a World War II prisoner of war. In addition to the book, a Hollywood movie was made. The movie sequel, however, goes on to tell the rest of the story how Zamperini found Christ at Billy Graham’s 1949 LA crusade. Louis Zamperini is an amazing man with an incredible story of faith, courage, and later a strong walk with Christ. I have been privileged to interview Louis on several occasions.

This week we get a two for one special! Not only do we get to talk about the incredible film, Unbroken: Path to Redemption, but we get to hear about the journey of Louis Zamperini and Dr. Billy Graham. Joining the Why Me Project this week is Louis’s son Luke Zamperini and Billy Graham’s grandson, Will Graham. http://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/WHY_ME_PROJECT_P/media/WMP-086-Luke_Zamperini_and_Will_Graham_dec13-18_PODCAST.mp3

unbrokenfilm.com WHEN THE WAR ENDED, HIS BATTLE BEGAN. Based on Laura Hillenbrand's bestselling book, UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION begins where the hit movie Unbroken concludes, sharing the next amazing chapter of the unbelievable true story of Olympian and World War II hero Louis Zamperini. Haunted by nightmares of his torment, Louie sees himself as anything but a hero. Then, he meets Cynthia, a young woman who captures his eye—and his heart. Louie's wrathful quest for revenge drives him deeper into despair, putting the couple on the brink of divorce. Until Cynthia experiences Billy Graham's 1949 Los Angeles Crusade, where she finds faith in God and a renewed commitment to her marriage and her husband. Now, her most fervent prayer is for God to help Louie find the peace and forgiveness he so desperately needs. In theaters September 14, UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION brings to life the rest of this powerful real-life story of forgiveness, redemption, and amazing grace.

www.unbrokenfilm.com www.downloadyouthministry.com WHEN THE WAR ENDED, HIS BATTLE BEGAN. Based on Laura Hillenbrand's bestselling book, UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION begins where the hit movie Unbroken concludes, sharing the next amazing chapter of the unbelievable true story of Olympian and World War II hero Louis Zamperini. Haunted by nightmares of his torment, Louie sees himself as anything but a hero. Then, he meets Cynthia, a young woman who captures his eye—and his heart. Louie's wrathful quest for revenge drives him deeper into despair, putting the couple on the brink of divorce. Until Cynthia experiences Billy Graham's 1949 Los Angeles Crusade, where she finds faith in God and a renewed commitment to her marriage and her husband. Now, her most fervent prayer is for God to help Louie find the peace and forgiveness he so desperately needs. In theaters September 14, UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION brings to life the rest of this powerful real-life story of forgiveness, redemption, and amazing grace.

www.unbrokenfilm.com www.downloadyouthministry.com WHEN THE WAR ENDED, HIS BATTLE BEGAN. Based on Laura Hillenbrand's bestselling book, UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION begins where the hit movie Unbroken concludes, sharing the next amazing chapter of the unbelievable true story of Olympian and World War II hero Louis Zamperini. Haunted by nightmares of his torment, Louie sees himself as anything but a hero. Then, he meets Cynthia, a young woman who captures his eye—and his heart. Louie's wrathful quest for revenge drives him deeper into despair, putting the couple on the brink of divorce. Until Cynthia experiences Billy Graham's 1949 Los Angeles Crusade, where she finds faith in God and a renewed commitment to her marriage and her husband. Now, her most fervent prayer is for God to help Louie find the peace and forgiveness he so desperately needs. In theaters September 14, UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION brings to life the rest of this powerful real-life story of forgiveness, redemption, and amazing grace.

www.unbrokenfilm.comwww.downloadyouthministry.comWHEN THE WAR ENDED, HIS BATTLE BEGAN.Based on Laura Hillenbrand's bestselling book, UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION begins where the hit movie Unbroken concludes, sharing the next amazing chapter of the unbelievable true story of Olympian and World War II hero Louis Zamperini.Haunted by nightmares of his torment, Louie sees himself as anything but a hero. Then, he meets Cynthia, a young woman who captures his eye—and his heart.Louie's wrathful quest for revenge drives him deeper into despair, putting the couple on the brink of divorce. Until Cynthia experiences Billy Graham's 1949 Los Angeles Crusade, where she finds faith in God and a renewed commitment to her marriage and her husband. Now, her most fervent prayer is for God to help Louie find the peace and forgiveness he so desperately needs.In theaters September 14, UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION brings to life the rest of this powerful real-life story of forgiveness, redemption, and amazing grace.

Some of you remember the story of Louis Zamperini chronicled in the book, “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand and retold again this week by Peggy Noonan. Zamperini ran for America in the 1936 Olympics. He joined the Army Air Corp after Pearl Harbor. He...

Unbroken is the true, life story of Louis Zamperini. Known as the “greatest of the greatest generation” by Tom Brokaw, Zamperini was an Olympian, war veteran, POW and ultimately found Christ at a Billy Graham crusade. Returning to the States after being a POW, Zamperini’s life became impossible. He became an alcoholic, had severe PTSD and was in the midst of a divorce from his wife. But, through all the pain, hurt and fear, Zamperini came to find the Lord. We all go through impossible situations, but in the midst of the struggle, know that the Lord is with you. The Lord tells us in Matthew 11:28, “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.’” Jesus is always available to us; we just have to be willing to seek His help.

Have you ever wondered what it is that enables some people to endure extreme adversity, and then be able bounce back from it?  World-renowned author, speaker, and professor, Dr. Glenn Schiraldi, calls that special ingredient “resilience.” The recent movie Unbroken about WWII veteran and Japanese prison camp survivor Louis Zamperini gives us a glimpse of what that resilience looks like. Dr. Schiraldi interviewed Mr. Zamperini a few years ago, along with a number of other WWII veterans and holocaust survivors and has written about much of what he has learned in a number of different books. Photo of Louis Zamperini. “When he thought of his history, what resonated with him now was not all that he had suffered but the divine love that he believed had intervened to save him.” ― Laura Hillenbrand In his recent book, The Resilient Warrior, Dr. Schirali writes, "Resilience is those strengths of mind and character—both inborn and developed—that help us to respond well to adversity. The strengths of resilience help us to: • Perform at our very best, even under pressure • Prevent and recover from combat stress-related problems, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, problem anger, drug/substance abuse, and difficulty connecting with others • Maintain and improve peak mental fitness throughout life."   He is the author of 12 books on stress-related topics that include: The Complete Guide to Resilience; The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook; and World War II Survivors: Lessons in Resilience. Recently I had the privilege to attend several of his lectures on the topic of resilience. He was kind enough to sit down and share his time in the following interview. You can learn more about Dr. Schiraldi's work and books at: www.resiliencefirst.com.

Set Apart - Forgiveness What makes the Christians different from the rest of the world? Those same things make the church unique - and irresistible. God has always people apart for himself and for his purposes from OT to NT. 1 Peter 1:1-2 "God's elect, strangers in the world" When Christians act like Christ in the midst of tragedy or injustice, the world takes notice. Reuter's news agency report: In the most remarkable moment [of the events], relatives of the shooting victims told Dylann Roof at his first court hearing... that they forgave him despite the hurt they were feeling. In a time that has seen anger and upheaval from Baltimore to Ferguson, Mo., over how police deal with black Americans, Charleston’s reaction to last week’s crime stood out. That spirit of forgiveness even in the face of the worst imaginable crime owes much to a Christian tradition that is especially strong in the South. Video - Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal church - can be stopped after 1:24 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/in-charleston-hatred-is-countered-with-forgiveness/article25049385/ "Since Dylann Roof allegedly shot dead six women and three men at a local church on Wednesday, [June 17]; Charleston, S.C., has responded with a grace and unity that has left the country, and the world, in awe." -Reuters Matthew 5:38-39 NIV "Resist" - to set one's self against, to withstand, resist, oppose. Do not oppose or stand against an evil person. We want to take revenge, we want to make it right, but Jesus taught, "Show grace, and trust Him with justice." Matthew 5:43-48 NIV Love people who love you and hate those who hate you - that's how unbelievers live. There's nothing divine about that. The world acts like that. Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Is there someone in your life who stands against you? Talks about you? Jesus calls on you to love them and pray for them. How is that possible? Louie Zamparini was a track star that represented America in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. When America became involved in WWII, Louie enlisted in the Army Air Corps and became a bombardier on a B24. Louie's plane crashed in the Pacific and he and the pilot, the only survivors drifted in the ocean for 47 days on a raft. A Japanese ship rescued them and of course captured them and they were put through several POW camps. They were tortured physically and psychologically. Because Louie was an American Olympic athlete, he became the target of the Japanese POW camp leader. This man, was known by the POWs as the Bird. The Bird would fly off into psychotic rage and cruelty, especially against Louie. When the war ended, Louie returned home. But he was Scarred by his ordeal, suffered from alcoholism, and he and his wife, Cynthia, came close to divorce. What brought Zamperini back from the brink was hearing a Billy Graham sermon in Los Angeles in 1949, a sermon that inspired Zamperini and began the healing process. In Matthew 18, Jesus told a parable about forgiveness. That a master was owed millions of dollars by a debtor, but the master showed him mercy and forgave his debt. The debtor then went to a man who owed him a few dollars and had him put in prison. The point being, we have been forgiven of so much, there is nothing that we cannot forgive. Christians forgive because they have received extraordinary forgiveness. Christians show grace because they have received extraordinary grace.

The movie Unbroken tells the story of Louis Zamperini, a World War II prisoner of war survivor who spent 47 days on a raft in the shark-infested waters of the Pacific Ocean. And while the film details much of Zamperini’s life, including his Olympic career as a distance runner, it only shines a light on part of Zamperini’s gripping story. The new documentary Louis Zamperini: Captured By Grace tells the story of life after returning home a hero. Through the power of the Gospel and his experience at the 1949 Billy Graham Crusade in Los Angeles, Zamperini overcame alcoholism, night terrors and a failing marriage to live a full and joyous Christ-centered life until his passing at age 97, inspiring millions along the way. Don’t miss this amazing interview with Brent Rinehart, Manager of Media for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, detailing the production of this extraordinary film. Make sure you watch the end of the video for final thoughts about the life of Louis Zamperini from Franklin Graham.

The movie Unbroken tells the story of Louis Zamperini, a World War II prisoner of war survivor who spent 47 days on a raft in the shark-infested waters of the Pacific Ocean. And while the film details much of Zamperini’s life, including his Olympic career as a distance runner, it only shines a light on part of Zamperini’s gripping story. The new documentary Louis Zamperini: Captured By Grace tells the story of life after returning home a hero. Through the power of the Gospel and his experience at the 1949 Billy Graham Crusade in Los Angeles, Zamperini overcame alcoholism, night terrors and a failing marriage to live a full and joyous Christ-centered life until his passing at age 97, inspiring millions along the way. Don’t miss this amazing interview with Brent Rinehart, Manager of Media for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, detailing the production of this extraordinary film. Make sure you watch the end of the video for final thoughts about the life of Louis Zamperini from Franklin Graham.

Luke Zamperini, son of Louie Zamperini, talks with the Church Boys -- Billy Hallowell, faith editor for TheBlaze.com, and Chris Field, executive editor of TheBlaze Magazine -- about his father's legacy; the making of "Unbroken," the Oscar-nominated film about Louie's life; and a soon-to-be-released 90-minute special feature "Legacy of Faith" containing behind-the-scenes stories, special moments, and faith-affirming lessons from the film. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechurchboys/message

This is part 2 of the interview Jerry Woods did with Louis Zamperini, the man whose story inspired the new film "Unbroken." But there's more to his story than just what the film told, and Jerry was able to sit down with Mr. Zamperini one more time before he passed away so he could share it.

Hugh Hewitt with Larry Sabato on the 2016 presidential race. Hewitt and Robert Costa on Jeb Bush running in '16. Hewitt and Charles Krauthammer on a Rubio run in '16. On the big screen right now is the film “Unbroken”—the life story of one of the heroes of World War II … Louie Zamperini. Louie spoke with Hugh Hewitt just before he died. Here's that conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the big movies that came out on Christmas is the movie "Unbroken." It chronicles parts of the true story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympian and World War II war hero. But there's so much more to this story that didn't get told. Zamperini passed away in the summer of 2014, but our own Jerry Woods had a chance to interview him a couple of years back. In part one of this special interview, Zamperini shares his growing up years, his life of petty crime and how he ended up at the Olympics in Germany in 1936

He outran opponents and outlived a war, but he could never escape God’s Love. Louis Zamperini, a World War II prisoner of war, survived 47 days at sea on a raft after crashing in the Pacific Ocean. He returned a hero, but his greatest battle was yet to come.

He outran opponents and outlived a war, but he could never escape God’s Love. Louis Zamperini, a World War II prisoner of war, survived 47 days at sea on a raft after crashing in the Pacific Ocean. He returned a hero, but his greatest battle was yet to come.

Forgiving is easier if you focus on how much you've been forgiven.

Louis Zamperini is a USC Trojan Alumni, U.S. Olympian and World War II Prisoner of War survivor. As an inspiration to all, Louis is coming to share his story on staying courageous and strong in the face of adversity, building lasting relationships, witnessing over 9 decade of US and World history and what membership in the Trojan family has meant to him. His incredible life's journey has been documented in two books, one called "Unbroken" and written by the author of "Seabiscuit", Laura Hillenbrand. The story is on its way to becoming a Hollywood Universal film directed by actress, Angelina Jolie. This event in Bovard will consist of a short movie on his life followed by an in depth conversation with Louis himself and Q&A open to the audience. The opportunity to hear about survival, resilience and redemption from the hero himself is truly once in a lifetime. About Louis Zamperini Many people thought Louis Zamperini would not live long beyond his formative years, and on many occasions they were almost right. As a child of immigrants, Zamperini was often in trouble with the authorities in his home town of Torrance, until a police officer and older brother Pete suggested that he use his fleet feet for sport instead of mischief. By the end of high school, Louis had become a world class runner, setting a world high school record in the mile. He qualified to run on the 1936 Olympic team in Berlin, placing 8th in the 5000 meter and covering the final lap in an astounding 56 seconds - catching the attention of Hitler. Following the Games, he enrolled and competed for the University of Southern California (USC) as a part of many national record breaking teams. He and his brother were members of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After graduation he elected to retire from the running sport and join the U.S. Air Corps as a bombardier in the South Pacific during World War II. On a routine reconnaissance run, his aircraft crashed into the Pacific Ocean, and Louis and another crew member survived in a life raft for 47 days, drifting 2000 miles into Japanese controlled waters. He was held by the Japanese as a Prisoner of War for two years. When the war ended, Louis returned to Torrance, California to a hero's welcome. Shortly after his return and finding spiritual enlightenment, he became a missionary to Japan, preaching the gospel of forgiveness to the very guards who had tormented him during the war. His book, "Devil at My Heels" was an astounding record of Louis' life. Louis created the Victory Boys Camp for wayward youth, where he teaches juvenile delinquents the skills to succeed in life. He carried the Olympic Torch in the 1998 Winter Olympic Games held in Japan. He and his wife, Cynthia, raised two children of their own. Today, at 96 years old, Louis is still spry and full of life.