About the Author

Author and speaker Lowell Lytle is the oldest and perhaps tallest person to dive 2 1/2 miles below the surface of the North Atlantic Ocean to the final resting place of the Titanic. Today he can be found dressed in the full captain's uniform he wears for his portrayal of Captain E. J. Smith at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, owned by John and Mary Kellogg Joslyn, where Lytle is in residence 2-3 times per year. Lytle's greatest work, however, has little to do with the Titanic. This is a perfect venue for 'Captain Lowell', says Leslie Turner, owner of Encourage Publishing. A gifted story-teller, a bold and unfettered evangelist, an intrepid adventurer even now in his 80's, Lowell's honest and often heart-wrenching account of his many dives into the deep, both literally and spiritually, continue to inspire thousands of people who hear him speak at the Titanic Museum every year, or who read or listen to his book, Diving into the Deep. There are literally tens of thousands of people who met Jesus Christ as their personal Savior because of Lowell's willingness to say yes to God, Turner says. This book is a powerful example of what each of us can do with a little courage and willingness to step out of our comfort zone at any age, in any circumstance; a must-read for anyone longing for adventure or curious to know what can come of leaving the safety of the shore behind and diving into the deep. Who is this giant of faith so few have even heard of? Lowell Lytle was the founder and president of Young American Showcase, a company based out of St. Petersburg, Florida that sent up to nine rock and roll groups per year throughout the United States and on limited engagements in other countries to reach youth for Jesus Christ. This ministry, which operated from 1970 to 1991, introduced tens of thousands of junior high and high school students to the Lord through groups collectively known as Free Fare and Freedom Jam. In 1976 Young American Showcase sent out a floating replica of the Santa Maria, built by Lowell and a team of shipbuilders and volunteers, that traveled around the Gulf of Mexico, up the East coast, across the Great Lakes and down the Mississippi, giving tours to younger school children and sharing Christ with them along the way, for two and a half years, until the ship met an untimely end. Prior to Young American Showcase Lowell and his brother, Terry Lytle, built and operated two Christian drive-in theaters, one in Devil's Lake, Michigan, and the other in St. Petersburg, Florida. This ministry showcased many Billy Graham films, other wholesome family films, and had a platform that was used to share the Gospel with their visitors. After Lowell left and began Young American Showcase, his brother Terry developed a mobile pop-up theater ministry that took Christian films to remote areas of other countries such as Ukraine, West Africa, and India, a ministry that continues today. After Young American Showcase Lytle assisted noted director Shorty Yeaworth with creative work on the Jordan Experience exhibit in Aqaba, Jordan before being hired to portray Captain E. J. Smith for the Titanic museum in Orlando, Florida. That connection soon led to his dive to the bottom of the North Atlantic to the salvage site of the Titanic, and now he continues to make guest appearances several weeks a year as the captain at the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. God's work in and through Lowell Lytle's life is far deeper than these short paragraphs define, and so in 2014 Lytle released his book, Diving into the Deep, his next chapter in using every means possible to honor God and share the Gospel with as many people as possible.

Reviews

I bought your book and couldn't stop reading ...What a great life for The Lord. There is no telling how many souls have been saved through your many ministries, and how many you are still touching every day. Your book was very uplifting. Keep telling your stories and may God bless you. C Anthony I bought your book and couldn't put it down. It has touched me as much as any Christian book I have read since I have preaching these 48 years. I trust that the Lord gives you a few more years so others can hear it. By God"s grace I'm going to dive deeper. Neal Hendrigsman, Worldview Ministries Wish I could give this 10 stars! What an amazing book! Bought this after meeting Lowell Lytle (aka Capt Smith) at the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, Our world would be so different if everyone had the amazing faith & complete trust in the Lord that this man has! I highly recommend this book to all young people starting out in life! Would be an perfect graduation gift! Such amazing lessons about how to allow God to lead your decision-making, & stepping out in complete & absolute trust that he will provide! Amazon Review Thank you for your story ...not only has it brought me closer to my son but also to God, which I am very grateful for. You are a true inspiration and your book will be going into our church libary. Kris Reno ...such an inspiring journey of faith. I felt like I was right there with you on your adventures. The book is so well written and you have led such an incredible life. I so admire your personal relationship with God and hope my own will continue to grow and hope to find the Faith Rest at all times in life. Lorie Myers I would just like to say this is one of the best books I ever read. God has truly blessed you. Thank you, Greg Masson His writing is just as alluring as his appearance as Captain Smith when he engages his audience in wonderful and true stories of Titanic passengers. A great book with very intriguing insights into a man's walk with God. The author takes us on many adventures in his life history...hundreds of fascinating readings in this great book. Thank you for sharing with us all God's faithfulness to you and for reminding me of the great God that I serve. Shannon Miller ... an amazing book that I plan on sharing with my friends. It has taught me that I need to trust God for all things big and small. God Bless you Lowell! Jennifer Lawson I'm encouraged by your recounting of His faithfulness in your life. At 58, I too am learning to rest more and more in what He has planned for me, regardless of what it brings. Living by faith in the one true God is an adventure that never stops. Mike Parker You have encouraged me to be more diligent in my walk and see how God can use me to spread the message of his Gospel about his Son Jesus. Thank you so much for being an inspiration to so many, Scott E. Anson I wanted to tell you how much I loved your book! From the time I opened it and started reading, I could not put it down until I had read every single page! You are 100% right. He has a plan and purpose for all of us! I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you are walking in His perfect will! May He keep you and bless you all the days of your life! Donna Sparks