500Y - Youth

CDY-500    BELIEVE IT: 16 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR FAITH - CD Rom Collection (Y only); Leader’s Guide and Student workbook on DVD; Faith Alive Christian Resources, 2008.

"Believe It” helps teens understand the basics of the Christian Faith and Reformed Doctrine in 16 small group sessions structured around the themes of the Belgic Confession. Sessions are:
        1.    The God Who Knows Us --and Can be Known
        2.    The Best Book
        3.    The Trinity
        4.    Jesus Christ—One with God
        5.    Jesus Christ—One with Us
        6.    The Holy Spirit
        7.    God the Creator
        8.    Providence
        9.    Sin and Election
        10. Atonement
        11. Justification
        12. Sanctification
        13. Prayer
        14. The Church
        15. The Sacraments
        16. The New Creation

Life Pac is a 6-year program for youth which includes a comprehensive set of resources for youth and their leaders. The programs may be ordered through the Celebrate curriculum of the Presbyterian and Reformed Educational Ministries (PREM). Only the videos will be available through the MRC.

.1 REACHING OUT, REACHING IN- (27 min.) Shows Presbyterian youth in action through the church as it responds to today's culture.

Part 1 THE WEEK-END- (29:30 min.) Video was produced with the hope of getting youth to discuss honestly and openly on film what faith means to them at this point in their lives. In a 36-hour "lock-in", 7 youths who did not know each other before state their honest feelings and opinions about Jesus Christ and faith.

Part 2 INSIDE THE WEEK-END: FLINGING OPEN THE DOORS- (18:54 min.) Video is intended for youth workers. It provides a reflective discussion among the four adults who were involved in making "The Week-end" and reveals how their experience in that process can help youth leaders with their own youth groups.

.3 ON LOCATION: IMAGES OF COMMUNITY- (16 min.) Video seeks to help viewers understand and explore community through a contemporary setting, a film crew on location. Can be used as a 1 to 1 1/2-hour study on community. Explores community in tradition, relationships, and vision.

.4 THERE ARE VARIETIES OF SERVICE- (14 min.) A documentary showing young people involved in a variety of service activities. The video describes how the youth determined their gifts, what they did, and why they did it. It helps motivate others to serve.

.5 THE GROWING EDGE- (20 min.) This documentary follows youth from three different churches as they participate in worship in one another's congregations and engage in a week-end retreat. The video examines their attitudes, questions, doubts, fears, hopes, and concerns about worship.

The popular Questions of Faith format has been used for a series for high school and college students. The series features 20 articulate and thoughtful young people who talk about their beliefs and values. Scriptures are listed for each episode.

.1 WHAT'S GOD LIKE?- 20 min. Some questions discussed are: What's your idea of God? When do you feel closest to God? What's your idea of Jesus? What's most important about Jesusâ€“his life and teachings or his death and resurrection?

Questions: Are there drugs and alcohol in your school? How do you decide about using drugs or drinking? How does your faith help you? What if a friend pressures you?

.3 WHAT IS SIN?- 19 min. Questions: What's a sin? Where does evil come from? Do you believe we're born in sin?

.4 WHAT'S A FRIEND?- l7 min. Questions: How do you choose friends? How does a friend act? How do you relate to someone different?

.5 WHAT ABOUT SEX?- 20 min. Questions: Is there too much emphasis on sex? What do you think God thinks about sex? When is it right to have sex? What about AIDS?

.6 WHAT CAN THE CHURCH DO ABOUT THE FUTURE?- 20 min. Questions: What do you think the world will be like in 100 years? What can the church do about the earth's future? If you ran the church, how would you change it?

VCY-502 QUESTIONS OF FAITH FOR YOUTH II- (Y) B about 20 min. ea.; Guides; EcuFilm, 1994.

The purpose of this series is to stimulate thoughtful discussion among youth. Nineteen high school and college students were interviewed on camera. Their comments were edited to make a montage of reflections on each topic.

.1 WHY PRAY?- What's the value of praying? Do you think God answers prayer? What do you pray for? What do you think God does when opposing sides pray to win?

.2 WHO DO YOU WANT TO BECOME?- What's your idea of a good person? Whom do you look up to? Is there any way you want to change? Does religion have anything to do with that?

.3 HOW MUCH STUFF DO YOU NEED?- Does money cause you problems? How important is having the right clothes? What's money good for? Does your faith have anything to say about money and things?

.4 HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT IS RIGHT?- How do you make choices? If you saw your best friend cheating, would you tell? Is there increasing pressure on youth to break the law? What tempts you the most? Does your faith help?

.5 WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT VIOLENCE?- Is violence a problem in your school or neighborhood? Have you been the victim of violence or had violent urges? What can people your age do about it?

.6 IS LOVING YOURSELF EASY?- Do you have to be accepted by others to feel O.K. about yourself? Do you know youth who are depressed or suicidal? Can a person have too much self-esteem? Do you believe God loves you?

VCY-504 HOT-TALK-STARTER VIDEO SERIES- (Y); 4 videos, 30 min. ea.; Guides; Group, 1993.

Each hot topic is guaranteed to start discussion and motivate the viewers to explore Scripture for answers to their thought-provoking questions. All segments are realâ€“not staged or acted out. Series can be used as teenage curriculum. Leaders must be well-prepared as the video program does not supply conclusions.

VCY-505 FAST FORWARD- (Y) 2 series, 15 videos ea., 23-27 min. ea.; Guide; Priority One, 1993.

Each video is a lively entertaining show packed with humor and real-life stories of young people from coast to coast. It stimulates discussion on critical issues teenagers face.

.1 THE GREAT MATE RACE- (27 min.) Teenagers learn about different aspects of dating: (1) how to get started (2) how to handle rejection (3) how to know whether you are really in love.

.2 PERSUASIVE POWER- (26 min.) Teens learn how to handle various pressures: peer pressure, parent pressure, sexual pressure, media pressure and self-inflicted pressure. Shows how making the right choices protects your future.

.3 THE INDEPENDENCE THING- (23 min.) Shows teenagers how to deal with their parents and survive the battle for independence.

.4 LEARNING TO HATE- (25 min.) Looks at prejudice as it relates to race, AIDS, and Christianity.

.5 OUR TRIP TO MEXICO- (23 min.) Shows the excitement of a summer mission trip to Mexico.

.6 DO DOGS GO TO HEAVEN?- (25 min.) Discusses some of Christianityâ€™s hard questions such as: "Who is God?" and "What is heaven like?". Teens will understand that Christianity will always require a step of faith.

.7 WHAT'S MINE IS MINE!- (27 min.) Shows that the importance of money is that it gives power. Teens will travel to Africa and to a Native American reservation in Montana to see how some people are using their power to make a difference.

.8 GET A LIFE!- (25 min.) Teens learn how to make decisions that will achieve Godâ€™s will for their lives.

.9 GUILTY FEET HAVE GOT NO RHYTHM- (24 min.) Teens learn about dealing with guilt.

.10 STRESSED FOR SUCCESS- (29 min.) Teens learn that overwhelming expectations cause stress even for Christians, but that there are successful ways to cope with stress.

.11 HOME IS WHERE THE HURT IS- (25 min.) In this episode young people learn how to cope with problems in the home like divorce and unemployment that are beyond their control.

.12 WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN?- (26 min.) This episode explores the questions; Why do bad things happen? Who's responsible? and Where was God? It brings a message of hope to troubled teens.

.13 GUATEMALA IS NOT A DIP- Fast Forward's T.V. crew tags along with missionaries Phil and Jana Disney as they fly into the remote mountain region known as the Ixil Triangle, travel by boat across mysterious Lake Attitlan, and climb ancient Mayan ruins in the jungles of Tikal. Find out why Phil and Jana would leave the comforts of the U.S. to live in Central America.

.14 THE REJECTION CONNECTION- This episode deals with rejection as it relates to friends, unrealistic expectations, and depression.

.15 LIAR, LIAR, PANTS ON FIRE!- This episode gives a surprising view of how teenagers feel about lying. It also demonstrates that friendships suffer severely when trust goes out of the relationship.

VCY-506 POWER SURGE: HOT TOPICS FOR TEENS- (Y); 16 min. ea.; Guide; Power Surge, 1994.

A video series of discussion starters for teenagers which includes "hot topics" on personal development, values, and social concern issues.

.1 ABORTION- Presents abortion issues, teenage pregnancy concerns, and the problems of pre-marital sex.

.2 AIDS/STD'S- Presents information on AIDS, STD's and pre-marital sex. Emphasizes that there are serious risks involved in pre-marital sex.

.3 PORNOGRAPHY- Teenagers express attitudes about pornography. Includes testimonies of former pornography addicts who point out the addictive nature of pornography.

.4 RACISM- Presents factors that contribute to racial conflicts at school. Teenagers of several races give opinions on the topic of racism. Shows how one student changed her prejudicial attitudes.

.5 INTEGRITY- Teenagers talk about integrity. Olympic track star, Madeline Manning, stresses the importance of integrity and the devastating effects of lying and cheating.

.6 HOMELESS- Workers in homeless shelters talk about the causes of homelessness and ways teens can help. Former homeless people are interviewed.

.7 STRESS- Discusses causes of stress among high school youth. Gives suggestions for coping with it.

.8 SELF-IMAGE- Shows the importance of a good self-image and the problems of low self-esteem. Gives suggestions of how to improve self-esteem.

.9 HOMOSEXUALITY- Shows the general lack of understanding about homosexuality. Testimonials are given by some people who have changed their sexual preference. Discusses some possible causes of homosexual behavior and some help that people have received through therapy and counseling. Mentions the Biblical point of view.

.10 DIVORCE- Teenagers of divorced parents discuss their feelings and reactions. Family counselors share some ways in which they have helped teenagers in broken family relationships.

.11 DEPRESSION- Shows that depression is very common among teenagers. Emphasizes the need for getting medical help if depression becomes chronic.

.12 LONELINESS- Teens discuss what it's like to feel lonely. Counselors give some suggestions of how to cope with loneliness.

.13 ROCK 'N ROLL- Talks of the different kinds of rock 'n roll and the subtle influence of constant listening to certain types of music. Warns teenagers about the dangers of listening to music in which pre-marital sex, violence, death, and disobedience to parents are glorified.

.14 ATTITUDE- The video shows how a good attitude can determine who your friends are, control your success in life, and overcome problems.

DV & VCY-509 DOING THE RIGHT THING: VALUES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE- (J/JH); 5 videos, 9-10 min. ea.; Guide; Brown-Roa, 1994.

The videos in this series for young people contain real-life situations to help show how values can affect consequences. After the open-ended story is dramatized, the kids (viewers) discuss various options for resolving the situations.

.1 ROCK TICKET TROUBLE- (9 min.); Joey wants to go to a rock concert, but hasn't finished his science paper. His method of solving the problem has surprising consequences. The video covers the topics of stealing and telling the truth.

.2 STREET HOCKEY HASSLE- (10 min.); Several teenage boys refuse to let another boy, Wallace, join their game because they don't like the way he looks. Later, when they damage someone's property, they blame Wallace for it. The video addresses the topics of prejudice and lying.

.3 MATH CLASS MISCHIEF- (10 min.); Two classmates start rumors that Mallory, the class brain, is cheating on her math tests. When the math teacher hears the rumor, everything backfires. The video addresses the topics of jealousy and gossip.

.4 SWIM TEAM'S SPLASH- (9 min.); Julie, the new girl on the swim team, arouses jealousy in one of her teammates, who tries to turn the other girls against Julie. The video deals with cliques, peer pressure, and the Golden Rule.

.5 JAZZ BAND BLUES- (10 min.); Bob's practical joke that he thinks will impress Cindy backfires. The video addresses the topics of honesty and respect for the property of others.

DVY-509 DOING THE RIGHT THINGS: 7 STORIES FOR YOUNG TEENS- The DVD includes episodes 1 - 5 from the video series, Doing the Right Thing, plus 2 additional stories.

.6 BACK ALLEY BUDDIES- The goal of this episode is to help students realize that giving in to peer pressure means giving up their personal identity and power to determine their future.

.7 SCHOOL SMOKING SCARE helps students explore and understand the meaning of personal responsibility and its effects on the individual and the community.

VCY-510 "ON THE AIR"- (Y); 5 videos, 23-24 min. ea.; Guide; Priority One, 1996.

In this video series for youth, teenagers experience real-life stories, humor, and the dynamic Neil McClendon as he addresses critical issues teenagers face every day.

.1 CAN I BE A CHRISTIAN WITHOUT BEING WEIRD?- (24 min.); In this episode viewers learn that Christian behavior should be unique, but not obnoxious.

.2 I AM NOT ANGRY!!- (23 min.); Shows the effects of anger and ways to deal with it in a Christian way.

.3 THE BLAME GAME- (24 min.); Viewers will learn the dangers of always blaming others when you play the Blame Game.

.4 PASSPORT TO THE WORLD: NICARAGUA- (23 min.); Shows teenagers leaving their comfort zones and stepping out for Jesus. In one episode a youth group works together to build a church in the dense jungles of Nicaragua. In another episode teens help "the next generation" in their own neighborhood by working with a Kid's Club.

.5 RACISM: GOING COLOR BLIND- (24 min.); Teens are challenged to think and do something about race issues in their own lives.

VCY-511 PRAY TODAY- (Y); 9 segments ca. 7 min. ea. ; Total: 65 min.; Guide; Brown/Roa, 1997.

Pray Today calls teenagers to a prayerful life. It is presented in seven segments:

VCY-512 MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES: A KEY TO ABUNDANCE - (Y); 27:30 min.; No Guide; Bridge Resources, 1998.

Youth from many locations and many ethnic heritages express their opinions on making healthy choices.

VCY-513 THE REAL DEAL series- (HS); 3+ videos; 47-59 min. ea.; Guide; EcuFilm (Edge TV), 1998+

Real kid interviews feature teenagers talking frankly about their struggles, but also about the faith, hope, and love they're finding.

.4 WORD ON THE STREET- 32 min.-Several Christian and non-Christian teenagers attempt to define theological terms we use in church all the time. Teenagers also answer the question, "When do you pray?" and three teenagers tell why they are not Christian.

.5 SHORT CUTS- 57 min.-This video is divided into seven parts showing young people in life situations that force them to face themselves. These powerful episodes will help youth groups open up to each other and to God.

VCY-516 GOD VIEWS with Curt Cloninger- (Y); 42 min.; Guide; Gospel Films, 1986.

Curt Cloninger's one-man theater performance challenges viewers to experience the love of God in new and fresh ways. His humorous monologues explode many misconceptions of God. Some of the God images he portrays are: God, the Sheriff; God, the too-busy mechanic; God, the Butler; God, the Cosmic Party Wimp; Old Man God; God-in-a-Box; and God, the Almighty, All-Loving Father.

Youth will enjoy this video designed to encourage communities of faith to experience abundant life with their whole selves--heart, mind and body. It includes music, movement, and styles of leadership easily adaptable to different settings, group size, age, and abilities.

VCY-518 MY TRUTH, YOUR TRUTH, WHOSE TRUTH?- (Y); 30 min.; Guide; Videos with Values, 2000.

Dr. James Dobson, Dawson McAllister, and other communicators share eye-opening insights into the myths of relativism, offering passionate support to youth for living in the light of the Truth, rather than popular opinion.

VCY-519 BIBLE STUDY SERIES FOR YOUTH- (Y); 4 videos, 13-20 min. ea.; Guide; Mennonite Media, 2001.

In this series Ted and Lee, a comedy team, bring humor and new insight into familiar Bible stories.

.1 BRIDGE TO FORGIVENESS- (13 min.); This episode delves into the process of what it means to be forgiven and to forgive. Youth meet Jacob and Esau, Biblical brothers in need of forgiveness. Candid interviews with a variety of teens give connecting points for youthful viewers.

.2 BIG ENOUGH FOR YOUTH: GOD;S AMAZING ACCEPTANCE- (17 min.) Actors Ted and Lee bring to life the Apostle Paul, jailed and struggling with a letter he's writing to the Colossians. Paul gets a cellmate, an embezzler named Leon, who unwittingly helps Paul sharpen his letter to its true point: love binds everything together. Includes a music video featuring the "Lost and Found" band.

Disciples Peter and Andrew (Ted and Lee) explore Jesus's parable of the master and his three servants and figure out that they shouldn't "sit on their stuff." They lead the youth to a discussion of what to do with their own "stuff"--time, money, and talents. The video also includes a song from "Tangled Blue" called "Gift of Grace" which gives a new interpretation of two stories of giving grace--the story of Mary's washing Jesus's feet and the story of the "Widow's Mite." In the 3rd segment, youth group kids share what happens when giving means reaching out to a member of the group who has cancer.

.4 VOCATION! VOCATION! VOCATION!- Mel (Ted) and Marty (Lee) are simple, endearing folk who find themselves trying to figure out what to do with their lives. People young and old talk about their jobs and dreams. Leaders will be empowered to help ask the questions that will help them begin the process of searching for the vocation to which God is calling them. Well-known youth worker, Mike Yaconelli, talks about faith and finding our calling, about passion and risk-taking. Yaconelli will jump-start a discussion

VCY-520 UNFILTERED: A 13-WEEK BIBLE STUDY FOR YOUTH- (Y); 5 video series; 13 sessions, 24 min. ea.; Total TV, 2000.

This Bible study for youth series addresses the most pressing issues confronting young people today. Using drama and humor, the videos hold the teens' attention and give them answers from God's Word. Louie Giglio, President of Choice Ministries, brings clear solutions in each episode.

.1 THE REBEL JESUS- This episode helps teens discover a real Jesus in unfiltered terms. Three real-life stories show that God love us unconditionally. We can't earn God's love, but we can honor and serve God in our lives.

.2 ALL STRESSED OUT- Through real-life stories, including the tragic shootings at Wedgwood Church, this episode offers three specific ways to deal with the stressful events in life.

.3 SAVE SEX UNTIL MARRIAGE- Teens discover the ultimate reason to save sex until marriage. They also receive practical tips on how to say "No."

.4 WHEN HOME HURTS- Using real-life stories, this episode will help young people find ways to keep the lines of communication open in spite of heart-breaking conflicts with parents.

.5 ON THE ROAD: EAST AFRICA- Two exciting adventures in Africa and Tennessee will inspire young people to action in serving God.

The video tells a story of Tracy and how the choices she made had a direct effect on her future. Though growing up in a middle class home, she chose to use alcohol early, moved on to drugs and prostitution. She was arrested and convicted for knowingly passing along the AIDS virus. Eventually Tracy put her faith in Jesus Christ and her life changed. Because she was dying from HIV complications, the governor pardoned her and Tracy used her last months to talk to young people and make them aware that they are responsible for themselves.

Good Sex is a very different, very honest, very direct, very Biblical curriculum. It is a whole-person approach to sexual formation which includes body, mind, and spirit. Topics included are: Sex Talk-Cultural and Biblical messages about sex; Sexual Identity - How people think about sexuality; Intimacy - Dating and nonsexual closeness; Desire - The difference between appetites and needs; Boundaries - How far is too far; Responsibility - Our sexual responsibilities to God and each other; Do-overs - Mercy, repentance, forgiveness, and restoration.

VCY-523 AN INSIDER'S VIEW OF JESUS: 12 VIDEO SKETCHES ON REAL DISCIPLESHIP with Ted Swartz and Lee Eshleman- (Y); 53 min.; Guide; Christian Book Distributors/Youth Specialties, 2003

Ted and Lee's multi-act comedy portrayal of the disciples Peter and Andrew gives viewers a new and realistic sense of what it must have been like to encounter the Man of Galilee. Each of the 12 sessions has a three-to ten-minute sketch-comedy or drama about the Biblical character interacting with Jesus. A comprehensive leader's guide turns it into a powerful small-group curriculum.

60 wild minutes with Mike Yaconelli-(Y/A); 60 min.; no guide; Youth Specialties, 2001.

Mike Yaconelli, inspiring speaker and youth worker, presents our relationship with Christ as an hour-by-hour, second-by-second adventure. Using personal, poignant, and hilarious stories, Yaconelli urges all to encounter Jesus, who changed the world 2,000 years ago and continues to revolutionize lives today. The video is good for youth workers' training events and staff meetings.

Character, resiliency, and emotional intelligence are qualities essential for todayâ€™s young people to become responsible, caring, and successful adults. The LIFESTEPS series is the signal to build these critical traits. Each program features actual students filmed in actual schools and uses lively, spontaneous discussions, dramatized dilemmas, humor and the sensitive supportive guidance of Michael Pritchard. Each video is culturally sensitive and multi-ethnic.

.1 THE ABC'S OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE- By using his interviewing skills, Michael Pritchard meets the following objectives for this video: (1) to build a foundation for the development of social emotional learning (2) to develop the critical skill of identifying internal and external assets (3) to achieve balance by developing an appreciation of the emotional side of life, and the ability to set personal priorities (4) to develop positive values and character that will lead to good choices.

.2 KNOWING WHO YOU ARE- The objectives for this episode are to help kids (1) to identify personal emotions and sort out complicated, conflicting feelings (2) to learn techniques for coping with difficult emotions (3) to use self-monitoring as a method of understanding behavior and gaining personal insight (4) to develop willingness to take positive risks (5) to make ethical decisions in real-life situations.

The vignettes and interviews with teens in this series provide excellent discussion starters for Sunday School classes, small groups, or Bible study classes for youth.

.1 CASTAWAYS- (about 60 min.); The six teenagers interviewed in this compelling and candid tape are not actors, but kids who are as ordinary and heroic as kids in any youth group. Youth will identify with the dilemmas of companionship and rejection that are frankly explored. Veterans of the campus provide Biblical answers and encouragement.

.2 QUICK TAKES- (about 40 min.); The ten dramas on this video ignite interaction with students. The topics are: Communicating with Parents, Growing Up Living Authentically; Coping with Grief and Racism and Wishes for a Perfect World; and Giving In to Grace and Faith.

.3 WORD ON THE STREET- (45 min.); Students in the mall, on the street, in school hallways--Christians and non-Christians--answer questions candidly and often poignantly. Some of these questions are: What do you think about Christians? What do you plan to tell your children about sex? What do you think it’s like to be a woman? What do you think it’s like to be poor? Rich? Who is God?

.4 SURVIVORS: POWERFUL PROFILES ON ADDICTION, VIOLENCE, AND LOSS - (1 hr.); Real people, most of them teenagers, talk frankly about the things they struggle with (addiction, violence, abuse, death, loss) as well as about faith, hope, and love these real kids have found in their personal journeys.

.5 GROWING UP FAST: REFLECTIONS ON DOUBT, PAIN, AND SELF-ESTEEM - (1 hrs.); Teenagers (and one youth pastor)( talk frankly about their doubt, their pain, their self-esteem. These are kids who have been hit by excruciating difficulties, yet who are learning when to fight those difficulties, when to make peace with them, when to go around them..

.6 HARDSHIP AND HEALING: CONVERSATIONS WITH EVERYDAY STUDENTS FACING EXTRAORDINARY CHALLENGES - (56 min).; Teenagers talk frankly about hardships that are both intimate and universal—and the healing, peace, and hope they are finding..

VCY-527 MEET JESUS - AN OUT-OF-THE-BOX OUT-REACH EVENT- (Y); 22 min.; Guide; EcuFilm, 2003.

This dynamic outreach event will equip youth leaders to make a big impact on studentsâ€™ lives. Activities, games, drama, video, a worship CD, Bible study and creative group discussions all unite in an easy-to-use leaderâ€™s guide to help the leaders present the Gospel in a memorable way.

VCY-528 MAKING A DIFFERENCE- (Y); 4 sessions; 20 min.; DVD; Guide, Student journals, music CD; EcuFilm, 2003.

This multimedia presentation guides teenagers to have a servantâ€™s heart by adopting a family to care for, studying Biblical examples, engaging in discussions, journaling, and taking part in creative worship experiences.

VCY-529 THE APOSTLES' CREED: KNOWING WHAT WE BELIEVE- (Y); 95 min.; Guide; EcuFilm, 2003.

"The Apostles' Creed," hosted by Tom Tufts, a seasoned youth speaker, invites young people to go beyond merely knowing the words of the creed to exploring it as a guide to their Christian walk and a unifying force that connects them to the Body of Christ.

VCY-530 FAITH LEAGUE: BUILDING GOD'S KINGDOM ONE HERO AT A TIME- (Y); 10 video segments, 25 min.; No guide; Cokesbury.

Each of the ten segments celebrates heroic traits such as courage, justice, and humility. Although the vignettes are short, they are very dynamic and inspiring. Each one shows ordinary people displaying extraordinary courage or creativity.

VCY-531 WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE? with Sarah Feinbloom (Y); 48 min.; No guide; New Day Films, 2003.

In this engaging and poignant documentary, Buddhist, Muslim, Pagan, Native American, Jewish, and Catholic teens candidly discuss everything from hormones to heaven, deflating misperceptions and stereotypes at every turn and making a strong case for a more tolerant society.

DVY-532 EXPLORING GOD’S PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE- (Y); DVD; 45 min.; Guide; Paraclete, 2004.

The DVD helps young people explore the path to finding God’s will and purpose for their lives. It contains six segments: God Has a Purpose for Your Life, Seeking God, Obstacles to Hearing God, Trusting God, Making Decisions, and Steps of Faith.

DVY-533 PEACE DVD: ESPECIALLLY FOR YOUTH- (Y); DVD; 6 sessions; 2 hrs.; Guide, Mennonite Media, 2005.

This DVD inspires youth to want to become peacemakers by watching: 1. Service Adventures with Ben, Julia, Mega, and Carmen, 2. an animated flick about a tomato’s journey to the store 3. Ted and Lee Bible drama and the “Battle of the Scissors” and 4. People making choices about food, work, and actions that lead to peace.

DVY-534 LOVE IS PATIENT: SAVING SEX FOR MARRIAGE- (SH/YA); DVD; 30 min.; Guide; Paraclete, 2004.

his DVD-driven Bible study is taught by today’s favorite Christian music artists. Each volume includes captivatingArtists discussing relevant issues from a Biblical perspective; flexible six-week study; low-preparation, high-impact lesson\

DVY-535    THERMOSTAT - (Y); 7 topics 3-6 sessions ea. 3 hrs.; Guide; EcuFilm, 2005.

This DVD program on war, peace, and Christian conscience includes a wide variety of resources: Bible studies, role plays, stories, images, poetry, video-clips, rap and drama. A 100-page study guide organizes three hours of video clips and activities into 33 different study units. The units-which can be used separately-feature the themes of peacemaking, imagination, allegiance, security, terrorism, camouflage, and nonviolence. While Thermostat is designed for youth, the topics addressed in this resource are appropriate for adults.

DVY-536    AGENT ABBEY: UNDERGROUND CHRISTIANITY IN CHINA - (Y); 30 min. No guide; EcuFilm, 2004.

Abbey, a typical American teenager, travels to China with her dad, a photojournalist. She quickly becomes caught up in a plot that involves her new Chinese Christian friends, a mysterious secret agent, “illegal Bibles,” and the police. She vows to carry the message of the persecuted church to Christians in America. This drama which is set in modern Beijing is inspired by actual events.

DVY-537    TEEN HELP SERIES - (Y); 3 videos, 30 min. ea.; Guides; Videos with Values, 1994.

This series helps teens understand, face up to, and correct abusive relationships, and eating disorders.
    .1    EATING DISORDERS includes compelling interviews with several teens who have suffered from anorexia nervosa (self-starvation), bulimia (a pattern of binge eating, and purging) and compulsive over-eating provide a living portrait of eating disorders. Experts in the field discuss the causes and symptoms of eating disorders, techniques for prevention and detection, and the treatments available.
    .2    ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS- Teens in abusive love relationships share their experiences in this candid look at a brutal emotional, physical, and sometimes fatal, cycle. Jealousy, possessiveness, controlling behaviors, abusive language, degrading words and other clear indicators are examined, along with the fear, shame, and guilt that abuse victims commonly feel. Interviews with abuse counselors and an abuser further illuminate the important warning signs. Viewers are informed where anyone in an abusive relationship can turn for help or legal assistance.
    .3    CHILD ABUSE-This program features riveting interviews with abuse victims, survivors, psychiatrists, psychotherapists and legal counselors. The counselors define different types of abuse and the way in which the silence can be broken, the cycle of abuse can be stopped, and healing can begin. Whether physical, emotional, mental, sexual, or neglectful; abuse challenges teens of every race, background, and economic level.

DVY-538    REVOLUTION 2 - (Y); 5 videos, 25 sessions; 22 min. ea. Guide; Bluefish, 2006.

Revolution 2 is a complete ministry for students. It consists of five DVD’s with 13 weeks of curriculum that can be easily integrated into Bible studies or group weekends and retreats.
    .1    HOME HURTS- Even the best families don’t always get along. What do you do when home becomes a battle zone…when the family that should support you is causing you pain? How do you honor parents when they don’t seem to care? This DVD gives students ways to express their hurt feelings.
    .2    SMART DATING- In our culture of dating, how do you stay pure? How do you build God-honoring relationships? How do you stick to your priorities?
    .3    WHY ME?- Life is moving along just fine when something happens to change everything. If God loves us so much, how can he allow such pain? This DVD considers the basic question of suffering. How can God let bad things happen to us?
    .4    ONE DECISION AWAY- Ever wonder what life would be like if you made a different decision? No matter how bad life seems, we are all one decision away from turning things around. This DVD considers the consequences of our decisions, good and bad, helps us learn the importance of good decision-making.
    .5    THE LEAST OF THESE- Poverty is a worldwide issue that hits closer to home than you think. Whether the poverty is in another country or in our neighborhoods, Jesus calls us to care for the least of these. This DVD helps us learn about poverty and to consider how we can or should respond as followers of Jesus.

DVY-539    STORIES series - (Y); 4 DVD’s, 6 discussion-starters; no guide; Bluefish TV, 2006.

These DVD’s capture the attention of teenagers, using testimonies of their peers. These 2-3 minute stories are perfect for starting a Bible study or creating discussion before the lesson begins.
    .4    The 2-3-minute stories include:
            Amy - Broken family causes doubt.
            Gareth - He just doesn’t believe in God.
            Brian – His despair led to a suicide attempt.
            Mari – Her dejection led her to drugs. A poverty simulation shows teens who live on the street.
            Honduras – A youth group serves others.
    .5    The 1 1/2 to 2 ½ minute stories include:
            Lynn – She picks party friends over parents.
            Ky – He defies unbelieving parents.
            Chelsea – She lives a double life.
            Ruthie – She finds sex instead of love.
            Sarah – She has a hard life and rejects church.
            Kobbie – He has cancer and turns to God.
    .6    These 1 to 3 minute stories include:
            Vidal – He used sex to fill emptiness.
            Ashley – She was dumped by a boyfriend.
            Misti – She went from beauty queen to prison.
            Tommy – He found it hard to leave gang life.
            Noel -     He was a DJ for Jesus.
            Heather – She plans for a mission career.
    .7    The 1 to 3 minute stories include:
           Jackie – She is verbally abused by her mother.
          Dustin – He goes from drugs to faith.
            Elisha – He would rather party.
            Justin – He is the class clown.
            J.C. – He attempted suicide.
            Tisha – She was picked on.

DVY-540    SHORTS - (Y); 10 discussion starters; 10:34 min.; No guide; Bluefish, 2006.

SHORTS includes ten of the funniest clips from Bluefish T.V. Each clip is a short parody of a popular T.V. show or movie.

DVY-542   SEX. DATING - (Y); 2 videos; 4 sessions, 11-13 min. ea.; Guide; Bluefish TV, 2007.

In four sessions Hayley and Michael DiMarco use practical and Biblical guidelines to help teens figure out how to build healthy

relationships with the opposite sex. The DVD’s include interviews with teenagers from across the country. The program helps

teenagers understand the purpose of dating and how to respect ourselves and each other. The four sessions are:

1. Boundaries – (12 min.)

2. Issues for Guys (13 min.)

3. The role of Dating (11 min.)

4. Issues for Girls (11 min.)

DVY-543 I AM GETTING TO KNOW GOD with David Nasser- (Y); 4 sessions, 11-15 min. ea.; Guide, Bluefish TV, 2007.

David Nasser offers hope and encouragement from Scripture to teens on their winding journey of faith. The four sessions are:

1. Looking for God (14 min.)

2. When Bad Things Happen
3. Identity (114 min)

4. Question of Faith (15 min.)

DVY-544 TEENS VS. PARENTS with Mark Matlock- (Y); 2 DVD’s; 4 sessions, 9-12 min. ea.; Guide; Bluefish TV, 2007.

There is no perfect family, but many teenagers struggle with expectations and authority from their parents. Mark Matlock gives

practical and Biblical instruction to help teens repair and build healthy relationships with their parents. The four sessions are:

1. The Myth of a Perfect Family (9 min.)

2. Living Up to Expectations

3. Authority and Rebellion (10 min.)

4. Friend or Foe? (12 min.)

DVY-545 IDENTITY: 4 POWERFUL VIDEO ILLUS-TRATIONS ABOUT THE SEARCH FOR SELF - (Y); 4 sessions (1-2 min. ea.); No Guide; Bludefish TV, 2007.

The four illustrations are:

1. Never Too Early (1:50 min.) God can use us all, no matter our age or circumstance.

2. Too Much Information (1:25 min.) Shows teens the dangers of giving too much personal information on the internet.

3. I Am (1:30) This artistic clip poses a question that every teen asks.

4. Who Are You? (.53) This is a light-hearted reminder not to trust everyone you meet online.

DVY-546 SURVIVING SCHOOL - (Y); 4 sessions, 1-2 min. ea.; Guide; Bluefish TV, 2007

Navigating the battleground of high school is a daunting task. Teens can be cruel. Classes are stressful. Kids desperately seek

acceptance. Choices made often set the course for entire lives. These video clips will get kids thinking and talking about the

issues they face in the hallways of today’s schools. The clips are:

1. Not Alone (2:19 min.). God is with us in every trial, even high school.

2. The Test (1:50 min.) Many conversation-sparking questions about cheating are raised in this simple scenario.

3. Don’t Be a Statistic (1:06) One in four teens are sexually active. One in ten will drop out of school. The decisions e make today will
affect the rest of our lives.

4. Gossip (1:12) Take a walk through a high school hallway as your peers talk about you under their breath.

DVY-547 MOOOOOO - (Y); 6 sessions, approx. 1 min. ea.); No Guide; Bluefish TV, 2007.

.1 MOO - Six udderly hilarious videos for youth groups:

1. Prayer - Live Richly (58 sec.) When we reach a phone operator, we wish there were actually someone on the line who cared

about us. Fortunately God answers our prayers.

2. Mr. Plays Worship Music (1:12 min.) A parody of popular commercials.

3. Truth Vs. Deception (0:55 min.) Truth and Deception get together and attempt to hash out their differences. See who comes
out looking better.

4. Pew (0:42) If you were creating a fragrance for churchgoers, what would you call it?

5. The Oval (1:07) You’ve seen horror movies; you thought nothing else could scare you. You were wrong. Fear the flush.

6. Witnessola (1:07) Check out this cell phone parody about witnessing.

.2 MOO TOO: A NEW BRAND OF FUNNY - Six more hilariously entertaining video clips (2008)
            1.    Christian Movie Reviewers (3:55 min.)
            2.    Butterfly Man (2:40 min.)
            3.    Wow! That’s Worship (2:59 min.)
            4.    Biblical Phatheads (1:15 min.)
            5.    High School Musical 4 Square (2:08 min.)
            6.    Handbell Hero (1:00 min.)
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DVY-548  ARTIST-DRIVEN BIBLE STUDIES THAT CONNECT MUSIC TO THE MESSAGE (UP Series-) (Y); 6 sessions per volume, 8-10 min. ea.; Guide; Big Shiny Planet (EcuFilm), 2007.

This DVD-driven Bible study is taught by today's favorite Christian music artists. Each volume includes captiving artists discussing relevant issues from a Biblical perspective; flexible six-week study; low-preparation, high-impact lession plans; cutting edge videos; easy-to-use leader and student materials; multimedia presentations on interactive DVD; and frank, honest discussion questions that promote peer interaction.

.1 STORMS- The Bible is full of instructions on how to live our faith through life’s struggles. Musicians share from their

experience what it means to “live it” even when storms are full-blown. Featured artists are: SONIC FLOOD, Superchick, and

Anthony Evans.

DVY-549    FRIENDS - (Y); 2 Dvds, 4 sessions; (54 min. total); Guide; Bluefish TV, 2008.

In these four power-packed sessions, Sean McDowell offers Biblical insight into the most common issues students are facing in their friendships:
        1.    Loneliness (14 min.)
        2.    Peer Pressure (13 min.)
        3.    Comparisons (14 min.)
        4.    Identity (13 min.)

DVY-550    CHOOSE - (Y); 2 DVDs, 4 sessions, 13-15 min. ea. 55 min. total; Guide; Bluefish TV, 2008.

Students are constantly faced with life-changing decisions in their relationships and faith. In these 4 sessions, Marcus Goodloe introduces Biblical principles to help students make wise choices in a chaotic culture:
        1.    Choosing Faith (15 min.)
        2.    Consequences (14 min.)
        3.    Choose Your Reactions (13 min.)
        4.    What is Purpose? (13 min

DVY-551    RIPPLE EFFECT - (Y); 4 video illustrations; .54 – 3:04 min. ea.; No Guide; Bluefish TV, 2008.

These four powerful video illustrations demonstrate how even the smallest change can cause a ripple that makes a huge difference. The clips are entitled:
        1.    Small Things (1:28 min.)
        2.    Iodine (0:54 min.)
        3.    Abraham Lincoln: Perseverance to Live by Faith (3:04 min.)
        4.    Wake (1:29 min.)