William Wilberforce: The Freedom Fighter: Trailblazers

by Derick Bingham, Jacob Murray (Narrator)

"No! No!" cried the little boy. "Please, no! I want to stay with my mother!"

"Be quiet!" shouted the man, roughly pulling his mother away from him.

This heartbreaking scene was the reality for thousands of women and children before slavery was abolished.

One man dedicated his life to changing that—fighting for freedom and relief from the horrors of the slave trade. His name was William Wilberforce, and his mission took forty-five years.

This is his inspiring story—a powerful example of how his faith in Christ and his love for people helped transform a nation.

The Trailblazer Series

The Trailblazer series brings incredible stories of Christians from the past to young readers today. In this gripping and astonishing account by Derek Bingham, you'll discover how God used William Wilberforce to make a lasting impact—and how you, too, can follow God with courage and determination.

Audible Audio

Published May 1, 2025

About the author

Derick Bingham is a teaching pastor with Christ Church in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He has written over twenty books and broadcasts weekly for TransWorld Radio into Europe and the Middle East. He is a director on the board of the New Irish Choir and Orchestra and travels internationally teaching and preaching the Scriptures. He lives in Belfast with his wife Margaret.