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From Darkness to Hope: The Appalachian Journey of Bob Childress

Aug 12, 2023 · 10m 6s
From Darkness to Hope: The Appalachian Journey of Bob Childress
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In 1912 a young man's life was transformed by his witnessing a historic tragedy: the infamous Carroll County courthouse shootout, which left several prominent lawyers, police officers and a judge...

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In 1912 a young man's life was transformed by his witnessing a historic tragedy: the infamous Carroll County courthouse shootout, which left several prominent lawyers, police officers and a judge dead. Bob Childress left a life of violence, ignorance and alcohol abuse for a life of faith and service, establishing several churches in his part of Appalachia, many of which still exist today.

Today we tell this man's remarkable story.

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