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We rejoice in being in our fourth decade of bringing you a wide range of Christian and family programming. Today we offer more than 2,500 DVDs with ample selections for all age groups. Selections include drama, documentary, curriculum, and rare historical footage among the many genres.
Our calling is to provide DVD resources that help families and churches to have an historic awareness of how God has worked among His people over the centuries. The programs we offer have won close to four hundred film festival awards, some of which you will find indicated by this symbol throughout this catalog.
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Maria Prean
October Baby
The amazing story of missionary Maria Prean is told in this
As the curtain rises, Hannah hesitantly steps onto the stage for her theatrical debut in college. Yet before she can utter her first lines, Hannah—unscripted—collapses in front of the stunned audience. award-winning documentary by Janina Huettenrauch. Maria was 60 years old when she decided to start a new life. She moved from Austria to Uganda, a country with more than two million
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tests, all signs point to one underlying factor: Hannah’s difficult orphans. Seeing the great need, she began caring for these children and building schools and orphanages. Despite great challenges, her strong faith and conviction helped her to change the lives of thousands of young Ugandians. birth. This revelation is nothing compared to what she then learns from her parents: she was actually adopted … after a failed abortion attempt.
Bewildered, angered, and confused, Hannah turns for support to Jason, her oldest friend. Encouraged by his adventurous spirit, Hannah joins his group of friends on a spring break road trip, embarking on a journey to discover her hidden past … and find hope for her unknown future. In the midst of her incredible journey, Hannah finds that life can be so much more than what you have planned. 106 minutes.
To build a bridge between Africa and the
Western World, she started a children’s choir at one of her schools. She and 15 children toured Europe for three months, touching the lives of many people they met along the way. This is an encouraging and very personal film about a woman who dreamed the impossible, then trusted God to do everything necessary to see it become reality. Some segments in German with English subtitles. 55 minutes (EST, G).
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Rescued
Jesus Revealed: Disc 3
The Heart of Adoption
Encountering the Authentic Jesus
and Caring for Orphans
In this fresh and innovative series of short teaching films, church leader and gifted communicator Andy Frost asks us to take a new look at Jesus. Is He the Jesus we think we know? Built around remarkably authentic dramatic reenactments from the Gospels combined with
Today, there are over 160 million children worldwide who are without parents. In America there are as many as 144,000 boys and girls in foster care wanting to be adopted.
These staggering statistics should cause Christians to ask some probing questions: Why
Frost’s incisive biblical commendoesn’t the church at large talk much about adop-
tion? This film inspires Christians to love and care for the most vulnerable — the orphan. Featuring interviews with R.C. Sproul Jr., Beall Phillips, and many others, Rescued is an invaluable resource for every Christian who wants to live in obedience to God’s will. 62 minutes plus many extras (EST). tary, each 12-15 minute episode will peel away our safe and sanitized views of Jesus and reveal the original Jesus of the Gospels. Each installment includes challenging questions for discussion and meditative prayers by Andy Frost. (EST). Volume Three includes these episodes:
Episode 6: Wildman - Jesus was anything but pre-
dictable. In fact, many people saw him as eccentric, irresponsible, foolish — a wildman! This episode of Jesus Revealed explores the temptations we face as Jesus’ followers and shows that like the Master, our lives will not always be safe, comfortable or predictable.
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Blessing Europe
Following the success of his
Episode 7: Wrestler - As blood and sweat form on
his brow, Jesus prays a prayer that changes the course of history. In this final segment of the series, we explore that night in Gethsemane as Jesus wrestles with the decision to go to the cross. multi-award-winning documen-
tary film, My Journey to Life
(below), Rainer Walde has produced this new documentary in which we discover the origins of Christianity in Ireland and journey with the Irish monks on their great adventure through France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy.
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Follow the path of four major Celtic saints:
Columbanus, Gallus, Pirmin and Magnus, who played a major role in bringing Christianity to Europe. Along the way you’ll receive fresh inspiration from the beautiful music and soul-stirring prayers of the Celtic tradition. 60 minutes (F, G).
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Letters to an Unknown Daughter
In 1974, 17-year-old Anita Keagy discovered that she was pregnant by her teenage boyfriend. Anita feared the reaction of her parents and considered abortion, but her family rallied around her. She made the heart-wrenching decision to give the child up for
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My Journey to Life
Celtic Saints
Discover the historic secrets of Irish monks as Rainer Wälde goes on the trail of Celtic Saints. Journey back in time to the origins of Christianity in Ireland and Britain. Travel from Dublin to Lindisfarne. Find out about St. Patrick, Columcille, Brigid, Aidan and Cuthbert. Discover how a daily rhythm of life — with set times for solitude and for Christian communion — benefits our spiritual well-being. 75 min. (G). adoption. Many years later, married and raising four children, Anita felt compelled to communicate with her unknown daughter. Through the adoption agency, she started a file of letters, pictures and mementos, all made available to her daughter, Twila, should she choose to see it. Several agonizing years passed before Anita’s communication led to the joyful reunion of mother and child. In this presentation, taped before a live audience, Anita Keagy tells her emotional story and shares profound insights about God’s desire to know and be known by His children. 40 minutes (EST).
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The Forgotten Martyr
Samuel Morris:
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The African Missionary to North America
While casually browsing the bookshelves at a local library, a young woman stumbles across a book about the sixteen-year-old martyr, Lady Jane Grey. As she attentively ingests each word, her mind is captivated by the realism of the events unfolding before her. Pages continue to turn as moments turn to hours. Her imagination soon gives way
In 1892, 18-year-old Prince Kaboo of Liberia’s Kru tribe had been captured by the rival Grebos. When Kaboo’s people could not pay his ransom, the young prince was readied for execution. But at the last minute, there was a blinding flash of light and a mysterious voice that said, “Run, Kaboo, run!” Escaping his enemies, Kaboo to reality as we are transported back in time to find Jane (Jerica Henline) on the eve of her execution, rejected by her people, dethroned, and locked in a tower because of her refusal to acquiesce to the faith of her cousin, Mary Tudor, and having for comfort her only faithful friend, Mrs. Ellen (Emily Meinerding). Follow this valiant young woman through the final hours of her life, and be a part of the few to uncover the truth of this magnificent,
untold story! 15 minutes plus extras.
found his way to an American Missionary outpost where he became a Christian. Taking on the name Samuel Morris as a witness to his new life, he set out for America in search of more knowledge about the Heavenly Father who had saved him. His quest led him to Taylor University in Indiana. Morris’ bold faith and miraculous story brought revival to the campus and to the surrounding community. Discover the amazing true story of Samuel Morris in this engaging and comprehensive documentary. 58 minutes. (EST, S,
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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
This film explores the origins of some great hymns of the Christian faith, which are traditionally ascribed to the period stemming from the first century through the Protestant Reformation. It examines the lives and legacies of the figures commonly associated with these hymns, explains the historical context and setting in which they lived, and evaluates their influence in bringing them into being. The hymns are “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” “Be Thou My Vision,” “All Creatures of Our God and King,” and “O Sacred Head Now Wounded.” 75 minutes.
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Scientology
The Science of Truth or the Art of Deception?
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Taking the Hill
A Warrior’s Journey Home
Is Scientology a bona-fide religion or a dangerous cult? Why do so many celebrities like Tom Cruise and Juliet Lewis enthusiastically embrace it? And why to some former members say they were tricked by its promises and
Over the years, Raul Ries, a military veteran (US Marine Corps) has reached out to those who are serving or have served in our armed forces. He has spoken to countless men and women from various theaters of military conflict, after their return home. In 2006, 40 years after fighting in the jungles of Vietnam, Ries experienced flashbacks for the first time. Subsequently, he found three of the men closest to him, who fought alongside of him in the Marine Corps unit ALPHA 1/ 7, and have suffered the consequences. Together again, they are taking the hill and finding healing. Ries’ desire to help those who have experienced combat continues to grow. This documentary is intended to lead warriors on the path in their journey home. 54 minutes. abused by its leaders?
What is the truth about Scientology? Find out in this compelling documentary that takes you through the history and inside the walls of this controversial organization. Filmmaker Rainer Fromm exposes the methods used to draw the unsuspecting and the measures used to keep followers under control. Featuring interviews with current and former Scientologists in the U.S. and Europe. 60 minutes.
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Must the Sun Set on the West?
These lectures are for anyone who wants to understand the root cause of the West’s decline and what must be done to reverse it. Dr. Vishal Mangalwadi argues that the Bible is the soul of Western Civilization, and its rejection and replacement by the secular narrative has led to a gradual but ever-intensifying decline. The ten segments are:
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From Michelangelo to Freud: The Devolution of Human Dignity From Bach to Cobain: Losing the Soul of Music and Hope From Da Vinci to Dan Brown: The Decline from Reason to Mysticism From Science to Sorcery: Why Witchcraft Appeals More Than Science From Luther’s Vicarage to Hefner’s Harem: Turning Men into (Play)boys and Women into ‘Desperate Housewives’
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- From the Scottish Reformation to the Iraqi War: Does Washington Know the West’s Recipe for
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From the Great Awakening to a ‘New Age’: Beyond Good and Evil From Paul to Paris Hilton: Can a Defeated Messiah save Hollywood Heroes? From Tolerance to Terrorism: Why Do Taxpayers Pay Advocates to Defend Lawbreakers?
10. From Darkness into the Light: Must the Sun Set on the West?
Bonus Lecture - From Monasteries to the Twin Towers: The Crumbling Spirituality of Capitalism
Born and educated in India, Dr. Vishal Mangalwadi has authored or co-authored 13 books and lectured in 30 countries. When his remarkable work with the poor in central India sent him to jail, he was motivated to study how the West became a relatively just, free, and prosperous civilization. These lectures, based on his book The Book that Made Your World, present his conclusion that the Bible is the soul of Western civilization. For more information please visit www.VishalMangalwadi.com. Eleven segments, each 47-66 minutes long.
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Wisdom from India
In the past 50 years, Eastern practices such as Yoga and Vegetarianism and concepts such as karma and reincarnation have become commonplace in the Western world. In this seven-part series of fascinating lectures, renown scholar Vishal Mangalwadi explores the philosophy and religious practices that evolved in and around his native India and contrasts them with Judeo-Christian beliefs. Mangalwadi’s relaxed and down-to-earth style brings heady philosophical concepts to life for the average person. Mangalwadi uses personal stories to illustrate the often overlooked implications of our belief systems in the real world. The lectures are:
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The Joy of Seeking God First
Discover the joy of seeking God first that thousands have already experienced through this powerful, inspiring program led by Anita Keagy, the founder of JoyShop Ministries. A dynamic presenter, Anita shares six inspiring sessions to equip you with simple tools and an easy-to-use plan to help you make daily time in God’s Word a natural part of your life. A 110-page companion workbook in PDF can be downloaded free at www.visionvideo.com. Six 40-minute sessions (EST):
Session 1: Seeking God Session 2: Key Principles Part 1 Session 3: Key Principles Part 2 Session 4: Setting Your Heart Session 5: Natural Rewards Session 6: 21-Day Challenge
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Change the Heart, Change the World
Dale Evans
Beyond the Happy Trails
This 2-DVD Collector’s Edition interviews family and friends who celebrate the life of Dale Evans and Roy Rogers and their influence on American culture. Their 51-year marriage, their strength through the tragic loss
Terrorism is the problem; Jesus Christ is the Solution! This insider documentary reveals the tragic results of the ongoing struggle between Abraham’s sons—Isaac and Ishmael—as told by Israelis, Palestinian-Arabs, and Christians today. Hosted by Canadian-born TV film producer David Rawlings, who grew up in Israel with close friends from all
sides of the conflict, Change the Heart, Change the World
