A story of one man's Journey from Tragedy to Hope.
Writing from her own experience as a widow, as well as a single missionary in the jungles of Ecuador, Elisabeth Elliot sensitively explores loneliness which she believes has reached "epidemic" proportions in today's fragmented and transient age.
How do you frame the rules for killing, once killing is an accepted solution for human suffering? What is the meaning of true compassion and dignity?
This is a moving program that will change the way you understand freedom and life.
Beyond Torture documents the persecution of Romanians under the communist regime. You'll hear firsthand stories of the persecution of Romanians under Stalinist communism.
Mark van Rensburg is a self-made businessman with two companies, a commercial fishing boat and many medals and awards as a judo champion. His aggressive approach towards life, however, was fueled by a deep anger towards God. A turning point came when he was tragically paralyzed from the neck down as the result of an auto accident. Doctors were surprised he survived at all and gave him less than six months to live. But Mark, as strong-willed as ever, vowed he would walk again.
With the hectic pace and energy involved with raising one's own children, the average couple rarely considers themselves potential foster parents. The Ferbers' Story is about one exceptional couple and their household of eleven, seven of whom came to them as foster kids (several with special needs) and are now adopted. In this inspirational and uplifting program, we see how one couple's love, commitment, and deep faith helped change the lives of seven needy children.
Game Over in Littleton is a look back at the tragic events that took place at Columbine High School with perspective from students who were there. Through vivid recreations, personal reports, eyewitness accounts and expert commentary, we explore the causes of that horrific day of rage.
It is a phenomenon that has been lamented for years -- the many thousands of homeless street children living on the streets in Brazil. These are truly the throwaway children. The horror and scandal of their plight seems almost too dreadful to contemplate. But a Dutch couple with five children of their own, couldn't sit by knowing of the countless young lives trapped in this kind of desperate situation.
This International Media Ministries short focuses on the brevity of life.
Kevin Green was convicted of the attempted murder of his pregnant wife and the killing of their unborn child. He steadfastly insisted his innocence. But they didn't believe him, and he was imprisoned 17 years before DNA evidence proved he didn’t do it and the real murderer confessed.
This program is hosted by Rwandan genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza. She takes us to northern Uganda to see God at work in the Church of Uganda. We witness powerful stories of loss, death and disease told by young and old. We see and hear songs and affirmations of faith among the Acholi people.
It’s Christmas Eve in the suburbs of Chicago and a bored and disengaged taxi driver reluctantly accepts one more pickup. He soon begins to suspect that his passenger is planning to commit suicide. The cabbie prolongs the ride in an uncharacteristic attempt to connect and help. See how grace invades the hearts of both men in this powerful short film by Dallas Jenkins, producer of What If…
Newly-hired waitress, Megan, gets a taste of customer service when three elderly men walk into the restaurant one Wednesday morning. Crotchety, persnickety and eccentric, the three men give Megan a run for her money. In spite of initial impressions and the snide remarks of Martha, her co-waitress, Megan rolls up her sleeves and endeavors to be the best server possible for her three regular customers, and a slow but warm friendship blossoms.
Since the early 1990s Christians all over the world have been singing the songs of modern-day psalmist, Dennis Jernigan. His music and ministry, sparked by his lifelong struggle with homosexuality and the healing that came through his relationship with Jesus Christ, have led him on a remarkable journey of redemption.
Digger is a curious youngster who would like to join in on the Halloween festivities, but some of his friends say that celebrating Halloween is wrong. His sister, Beth, calms Digger's fears by teaching him the Christian history of All Saint's day celebration.
Reunion tells the amazing story of Kim and Duane Copple and their daughter, Sarah Ann Evans. Kim became pregnant as a teenager and chose to give Sarah Ann up for adoption. But 25 years later parents and child were reunited. Learn about their emotional journey and see how God brought two families together through adoption.
It is time to lay ignorance aside. Injustice is at our doorstep. Young men, women and children are being ensnared in a phenomenon called human trafficking, a form of modern-day slavery. This three-part program exposes the truth about human trafficking, an evil that affects millions worldwide. This program will inform and inspire you to join the fight against this thriving injustice. Parents strongly cautioned: This program contains difficult, mature subject matter, some violence and some graphic language in its realistic depiction of human trafficking. It is intended for adults.
This intense film deals with abortion, casual sex and teen relationships. As God created life in the Garden of Eden, Eli, a teacher at Eden High School, creates life in his basement. He will give the responsibility to his students to care for the lives he creates. Some will pass; others will fail. One will abort the life he has given her. For Emily, a 17-year-old high school junior, Eli's class project will change her life, including her relationship with her abusive boyfriend, Jason.
By highlighting biblical teaching related to immigrants, sharing compelling stories of immigrants who are also evangelical Christians, and addressing some common economic and political misconceptions, The Stranger seeks to mobilize evangelical Christians to respond to immigrants and to immigration policy in ways that are consistent with Biblical principles.
Things are not always as they seem... especially when entering the halls of a desperate mind in this gripping supernatural thriller. Struggling to keep her fragile sanity from unraveling, Prosecutor Ann Brown is offered a murder case that will challenge everything she believes to be true.
Walk hand-in-hand with four different cancer patients and survivors who discover new meaning and purpose to their lives as they face the unknown future during their battles. From hearing the news from their physician, to going through chemotherapy, to battling the different fears and emotions, these individuals testify how their faith plays a major role in giving them hope as they travel an Unexpected Journey.
We Promised is the true and touching story of Mae, an elderly woman suffering from Dementia.
Towards Belief is a 10 episode series addressing the top belief blockers of our time – the most frequently cited reasons that many have lost confidence in the Church and its message. Featuring interviews with over 30 leading academics, apologists, authors and pastors including, Professor John Lennox, Erwin McManus, Os Guiness, Nicky Gumble, Joel A’Bell and many others.