Hit in the Head with a Hymn Book (s1e10) – How a Forgotten Hymn Saved a POW’s Sanity

by Church @ 434 | August 27, 2026 | Hit in the Head with a Hymn Book

In this episode of Hit in the Head with a Hymnbook, host Jeff Dixon dives into the 1883 classic "There Shall Be Showers of Blessing." While many of us remember this song from Sunday mornings spent flipping through physical hymnals, its true power is revealed through the incredible survival story of Howard Rutledge. Held as a prisoner of war in Vietnam for seven years, Rutledge had no Bible and no pastor—only the memories of the gospel choruses he learned as a child in Tulsa. Discover how a sudden monsoon in a dark prison camp brought the lyrics of Ezekiel 34 back to his mind, providing the spiritual "showers" he needed to endure the unthinkable. It is a powerful reminder that the truths we store in our hearts today may become our greatest lifeline tomorrow. #HymnStories #FaithUnderFire #ShowersOfBlessing #ChristianHistory #POW #HopeInTheDarkness #Ezekiel34