Focus on the Family Daily Broadcast
Turning hearts toward home
U.S. Air Date: October 15, 2009
The Importance of Heroes

In a discussion based on their book Heroes Among Us, former Congressman Jim Ryun and his sons talk about the importance of heroes and how heroic people can teach children about character and integrity.
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Guest Biography
Rep. Jim Ryun served as a U.S. Congressman for the 2nd Congressional District of Kansas from 1996 to 2007. He is a three-time U.S. Olympian — a world-record holder who won the silver medal for the 1,500 meter race in the 1968 games and was named "Sportsman of the Year" by Sports Illustrated. Ryun is also the author of three books. He and his wife, Anne, have four grown children and ten grandchildren.
Drew Ryun is the Director of Government Affairs for the American Center for Law and Justice. Formerly, he served as the Director of Evangelical Outreach at the Republican National Committee during the 2004 election cycle. Drew and his twin brother, Ned, are co-authors along with their father, Jim, of the books Heroes Among Us and The Courage to Run. Drew and his wife, Becca, live in Washington, D.C.
Ned Ryun is President of American Majority. Formerly, he served as a presidential writer for George W. Bush. Ned and his twin brother, Drew, are co-authors along with their father, Jim, of the books Heroes Among Us and The Courage to Run. Ned and his wife, Becca, live in Virginia and have two sons.
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