VIDEO CASSETTES AND DVD'S FOR STUDY SERIES

VCW-800    NEW WINE, Evangelism as a Biblical Way of Living Series by Keith Miller- (Y/A); 6 videos; Guide; Lecture/Discussion; Approx. 50 min. ea.; Word Inc., 1985.
        Excellent series for any group developing the ability to examine their own faith, share it with each other and share it with others.  Guide includes Experiments in Faith exercises and a closing that encourages learning to pray with other people.
    .1    A TASTE OF NEW WINE- Keith tells about his own conversion and how for a long time he didn't discuss it or the problems he had living as a Christian with others.  Explains we must begin by sharing with each other.
    .2    WALKING IN GOD'S STORY- Explains differences in right and left sides of the brain and how the scriptures and faith belong to the right side.  Describes weaknesses of some of the Men of God in scriptures as encouragement for continuing in faith in spite of weaknesses.
    .3    THE POWER OF CHRISTIAN LOVE- Explains that it involves listening attentively to others and having respect for them and their faith.
    .4    CONVERSION- Talks about the factors involved in conversion, how each person's is different, and that it opens the door for loving the unlovely.
    .5    AN OUTPOST OF THE KINGDOM- Points to ways the church can become the Outpost for the converted and how each person may help it to become so.
    .6    PASSING THE CUP OF FAITH- Explains the word “evangelism” and how it can become a natural process of the converted working from an "Outpost" type of church.

VCW-801    QUESTIONS OF FAITH, Series: Part 1- (Y/A); 6
    A     videos; guide; UMCOM Productions, 1989.  
        Each of 14 contemporary American Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Jewish thinkers was asked to respond, on camera, to a series of questions.  The responses were then edited to create a montage of reflections on each question.
    A.1    WHO IS GOD- 17 min.  Questions discussed: What's your image of God?  When do you think of God?  How does it affect you to believe in God?
    A.2    WHAT GOOD IS PRAYER?- 25 min.  Questions discussed: What is prayer?  What happens when you pray?  Does prayer change God's mind?
    A.3    WHAT'S GOD GOT TO DO WITH EVIL?- 20 min.  Questions discussed: How can a good God permit evil?  Why doesn't God stop innocent suffering?  Is God all-powerful, all-loving?  Who's in charge?
    A.4    WHAT'S BEING GOOD GOOD FOR?- 17 min.  Questions discussed:  What is a good person?  Does religion have anything to do with being good?  If I'm good, can I expect rewards?  Are there any absolutes for behavior?
    A.5    WHO NEEDS ORGANIZED RELIGION?- 26 min.  Questions discussed:  What good is organized religion?  How do you deal with religious differences?
    A.6    WHAT MATTERS ANYWAY?- 21 min.  Questions discussed:  What gives your life meaning?  What does it mean to be fully human?

VCW-801    QUESTIONS OF FAITH, Series: Part 2 - (Y/A); 6
    B    videos; guide; UMCOM Productions, 1989.
        Twenty-six prominent, contemporary Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Jewish thinkers reflect on basic questions of belief and meaning that come to us over and over in our lives.  Series stimulates thought and discussion and promotes growth in faith.
    B.1    WHO IS JESUS?- 24 min.  Discusses questions such as:  What role does Jesus play in your faith?  What does one have to believe about Jesus to be a Christian?
    B.2    WHAT IS THE USE OF THE BIBLE?  26 min.  Discusses questions such as: What kind of authority does the Bible have for you?  What role does the Bible play in your faith?  How do you approach reading the Bible?
    B.3    WHO'S GOT THE TRUTH?  21 min.  Discusses questions such as: If you really believe you are right, how do you deal with people who believe very differently from you?
    B.4    HOW DO WE RIGHT THE WRONG?  26 min.  Discusses questions such as:  What are the most pressing social issues of our times?  How does your faith affect the way you view those issues?  What should religious institutions be doing about them?
    B.5    WHAT GIVES YOU FAITH?  23 min.  Discusses the questions:  How did you come into your faith?  What sustains your faith?  How do you share your faith?
    B.6    WHAT HAPPENS AFTER DEATH?  23 min.  Deals with the questions: What is your attitude toward death?  What does immortality mean to you?  If your loved one has died, how do you think about them?

VCW-801    QUESTIONS OF FAITH, Series: Part 3 - (Y/A); 6
    C    videos; guide; UMCOM Productions, 1990.
        More than 20 prominent contemporary thinkers–Protestant, Jewish, and Roman Catholic–explore ideas like sin, salvation, grace, miracles, and moral issues.
    C.1    WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY FAITH?- 21 min.; Questions discussed are: What does faith mean to you? What's the difference between faith and belief?  Why does having faith matter?
    C.2    WHY WORSHIP?- 22 min.; Questions discussed are: What is worship?  When does worship happen for you?  Does worship ever happen outside the church?  What is the value of worship?
    C.3    WHAT'S RELIGION GOT TO DO WITH SEX?- 27 min.; Questions discussed are: What is the Judeo-Christian perspective on sexuality?  What can the church/synagogue offer to those in nontraditional relationships?  What does religion have to say about homosexual issues?
    C.4    WHAT ARE THE MORAL DILEMMAS?- 24 min.; Questions discussed are: What is the most problematic moral issue for you?  If you had to identify the most pressing moral problem faced by the culture, what would you say?
    C.5    REMEMBER SIN AND SALVATION?- 22 min.; Questions discussed are: Whatever happened to sin?  What is sin for you?  What does salvation mean?  What do you need to be saved from?  How does salvation happen?
    C.6    WHAT ABOUT GRACE AND MIRACLES?- 24 min.; Questions discussed are: How do you experience grace?  Does God intervene in creation today?  What is a miracle?

VCW-801  QUESTIONS OF FAITH, Series: Part 4 - (A); 6 videos 21 - 25
    D    min. long; Guide; EcuFilm, 1993.
        16 prominent, contemporary theologians, writers, and educators respond to a series of theological questions which stimulate discussion among the viewers.  Includes Black, Asian, Hispanic, and Jewish participants.
    D.1    WHAT'S THE NATURE OF HUMAN NATURE?- (24 min.)  What does it mean to say we're made in the image of God?  Do you think people are innately good or innately sinful?
    D.2    WHOSE LIFE IS SACRED?- (25 min.)  Some questions asked are: What does it mean to say life is sacred?  Is ending a life ever justified?  What about self-defense, war, suicide (self-deliverance) or euthanasia?
    D.3    WHOSE WORLD IS IT?- (22 min.) Some questions asked are: What does your faith suggest our attitude should be toward all of nature?  How do you weigh the global environment crisis against global human suffering?  What can or should churches or synagogues do about the threat to the environment?  What can the individual do?
    D.4    WHAT'S THE HOLY SPIRIT?- (25 min.)  Some questions asked are: Who or what is the Holy Spirit?  Do you experience the Holy Spirit in your life?  What does being "filled with the Spirit" mean?  How is that different from your experiences of the presence of God?
    D.5    WHAT'S RELIGIOUS?- (24 min.)  Some questions asked are: What does it mean to be religious?  Is that the same as being spiritual?  What can the established religions do to survive into the 21st century?
    D.6    WHY HOPE?- (21 min.)  Some questions asked are: What is hope?  What's the difference between faith and hope?  How do you find hope in the face of your own suffering or the suffering you're surrounded with?

VCW-801    QUESTIONS OF FAITH, Series: Part 5 - (A); 6
    E    videos, 20 to 25 min. ea.; Guide; EcuFilm, 1994.  Prominent contemporary thinkers explore topics of life and faith.  Pastor and politician, theologian and journalist, novelist and professor–all will stimulate thinking about faith in relation to life's recurring issues.
    E.1    WHAT KIND OF POWER DOES GOD HAVE?- How do you understand God's power?  What does your faith say to you about how to use power?
    E.2    WHOSE MONEY IS IT?- Why is it hard for us to talk about our money?  What does your faith have to do with your money?  How can we be faithful in a consumer society?
    E.3    CAN FAITH WIPE OUT FEAR- What is fear?  What are you afraid of?  Does your faith help you with your fear?
    E.4    HOW DO YOU PRAY?- What's difficult about prayer?  Does prayer change God?
    E.5    HOW CAN WE LOVE PRACTICALLY ANYBODY- What is love?  Do we love ourselves?  Have you experienced hate?  How do you love someone who hates you or whom you hate?
    E.6    WHAT'S HOLINESS ALL ABOUT?- What's a sacrament?  What makes someone or something holy?  What's the value of laughter?  Is being holy entirely serious?

VCW-802    OUT OF THE SALT SHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD - (A); 2 videos, 4 parts: 40 min. ea.; guide; Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, 1984.  
        Video features Becky Pippert in 4 presentations filmed at a conference called "Evangelism as a Way of Life".  She encourages Christians to discover styles of personal evangelism suited to their own personalities and gifts, underscoring her message with illustrations from her own experiences.
    .1    Part 1 Evangelism as a Way of Life
        Part 2 Getting the Story Straight
    .2    Part 3 Learning to Love
        Part 4 Sharing the Message

VCW-803    FACES ON FAITH - (Y/A); 26 min.; no guide; UMCOM Productions, 1990+.
        Leading religious and secular thinkers respond to age-old questions of belief and meaning.  They share their faith and ideas about such questions as: What happens after death, the problem of evil, what prayer means and what gives their lives meaning.
    .1    JAMES FORBES- James Forbes is Senior Pastor at Riverside Church and is known as one of the most forceful and inspirational preachers in the country.
    .2    ADA MARIA ISASI-DIAZ- Born and educated in Cuba, she is recognized as a theologian who is bridging Roman Catholic, feminist, and liberation theologies.
    .3    MADELEINE L'ENGLE- She is the author of over 25 books including the prize-winning A WRINKLE IN TIME.  Her latest book, MARRIAGE: A TWO-PART INVENTION, is about her relationship with her husband through his illness & death.
    .4    ROY SANO- This United Methodist Bishop entered into the Christian faith in a Japanese internment camp during World War II.  Today he is a leading church expert in interfaith dialogue with followers of Eastern Religions.
    .5    ANTHONY CAMPOLO- This sociologist and pastor, known for his vibrant humor and willingness to tackle controversial issues within the church, is the author of over 10 books, including TWENTY HOT POTATOES CHRISTIANS ARE AFRAID TO TOUCH.
    .6    WILLIAM SLOANE COFFIN- The President of SANE/freeze, formerly Senior Pastor of Riverside Church in New York City, and Chaplain at Yale, Dr. Coffin is recognized world-wide as a pioneer in advocating for the oppressed.
    .7    KEITH MILLER- He is the best-selling author of over 14 books, including the classic THE TASTE OF NEW WINE. Mr. Miller's writings today point to Christian principles in the 12-step dependency program.
    .8    DANIEL BERRIGAN- This Roman Catholic Priest's concern for social justice has made him a role model for those pursuing justice through non-violent means.
    .9    ROBERT McAFEE BROWN- Brown is recognized as the foremost interpreter of liberation theology in the United States.
    .10    HAROLD KUSHNER- Rabbi Kushner is the author of WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE.  His wrestling with the nature of good and evil brings comfort to others.
    .11    ROSEMARY RADFORD RUETHER- Ruether has challenged a whole generation of scholars to break through the patriarchal mindset of the Bible to discover new Christian symbols of universal meaning.
    .12    DESMOND TUTU- Anglican Archbishop Tutu of Capetown won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in the struggle to dismantle apartheid.  He is a "Christian traditionalist" who believes in the power of Scripture to change human lives.
    .13    DAN WAKEFIELD- Wakefield is author of STARTING OVER which became a hit movie.  He recently wrote an autobiographical account of his journey from alcohol addiction to the restoration of his Christian faith.
    .14    GUSTAVO GUTIERREZ- Recognized world-wide as the Father of Liberation Theology, Fr. Gutierrez is a Roman Catholic Priest in his native country, Peru.
    .15    DAYTON EDMONDS- This son of a Methodist minister is known for his storytelling skills which bring together Native American spirituality and Christian thought.  Gives an interpretation of God and prayer by a Native American storyteller.
    .16    LEONTINE KELLY- The first African-American woman bishop in the United Methodist Church, Kelly is retired as Bishop and is Visiting Professor of Evangelism and Witness at Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley.
    .17    CHAIM POTOK- A best-selling Jewish author of such books as THE  CHOSEN and WANDERINGS, a historical narrative of the history of the Jewish people. He talks about God, Jesus, and today's moral issues.
    .18    JIM WALLIS- He is founder of the Sojourners Community in Washington, D. C., and a long-time advocate of the oppressed and the poor.
    .19    ELISABETH SCHUSSLER-FIORENZA- IN MEMORY OF HER. This Professor of New Testament at Harvard Divinity School reconstructs the origins of Christianity from a feminist perspective.
    .20    HYUNG KYUNG CHUNG- Cited as a rising star in feminist theology, this Korean professor of theology brings a unique Asian perspective to Christian thought.
    .21    WALTER WINK- His book, TRANSFORMING BIBLE STUDY, has become a classic in instructing pastors how to teach the Bible by allowing people to discover truth and meaning for themselves.
    .22    WALTER WANGERIN JR.- In MIZ LIL AND THE CHRONICLES OF GRACE, Wangerin relates his experiences as a pastor of a troubled urban church.  He has written over 20 books.
    .23    BERNIE SIEGEL- This physician and author of the best selling LOVE, MEDICINE AND MIRACLES has encouraged thousands of patients and their families by gently prodding them to view their afflictions as opportunities for redirection and healing.
    .24    WILL CAMPBELL- Rumored to be the inspiration behind the cartoon character, the Rev. Will B. Dunn, this author and preacher brings his wit to the teachings of the church.
    .25    MARTIN MARTY- Recognized as the premier interpreter of religion in American life and the author of over 30 books, Marty won the National Book award for THE RIGHTEOUS EMPIRE.
    .26    FREDERICK BUECHNER- With his first novel, GODRIC, Buechner established himself as a unique writer in the Christian tradition.
    .27    PARKER PALMER- A former sociology professor, Palmer went to work and live at Pendle Hill, the Quaker Community near Philadelphia.  He now lectures and leads workshops and retreats, inspiring college professors, among others, with talk of truth and love.
    .28    VIRGINIA DOCTOR- This Mohawk woman of the Turtle clan, who was raised in the Onodago Nation, is the director of the North American Indian Club in Syracuse, New York.
    .29    VIRGILIO ELIZONDO- As the Rector of the San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, Texas, and President of the Mexican-American Institute, he has long been an advocate for the poor and the oppressed in this country and in Latin America.
    .30    MATTHEW FOX- This Dominican priest is helping people rediscover a creation-centered spirituality that blends Christian mysticism with social justice, feminist, and environmental concerns.
    .31    VIRGINIA RAMEY MOLLENKOTT- This professor of literature and author celebrates Christian freedom by uncovering new insights of God's nature through the Biblical text.
    .32    LEWIS SMEDES- Smedes is Professor of Philosophy at Fuller Graduate School of Psychology and author of nine books about moral character and virtue.
    .33    RENITA WEEMS- She teaches O. T. studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School and is an ordained elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church.  She is also the author of a book of stories about women.
    .34    BRIAN WREN- He has been called the most successful hymn writer since Charles Wesley.
    .35    EMANUEL CLEAVER- The first African-American mayor of Kansas City is also pastor of St. James-Paseo United Methodist Church.
    .36    RON DELBENE- Delbene is an Episcopal priest and best-selling author who helps individuals and groups develop spiritual discipline, bringing psychology, theology, education, and counseling to bear on religious experience.  He and his wife direct the Hermitage, a Retreat Center for spiritual growth.  Ron Delbene is an expert on prayer.
    .37    GERALD MAY- A psychiatrist and author of the best-seller ADDICTION AND GRACE, Dr. May is the Director of Research & Program Development at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington, D.C.
    .38    SALLIE McFAGUE- McFague is well-known for her work on religious language—ways we can talk about God and the world.  In MODELS OF GOD, she began an exploration of theology from an ecological perspective.
    .39    ROY MENNINGER- Menninger is Chairman and CEO of the Menninger Foundation, a nationally-recognized center for treatment, research, and professional education in psychiatry.
    .40    MARSHALL MEYER- Meyer is Rabbi of the second oldest synagogue in NYC.  Meyer lived in Argentina for over 20 years where he established a congregation, a seminary, and several religious journals.
    .41    MALCOLM BOYD- Author of over 23 books including the best-seller ARE YOU RUNNING WITH ME, JESUS?  Malcolm has been a passionate voice in the fight for both civil and gay rights.
    .42    ROBERT FULGHUM- Author and former Unitarian Minister, Fulghum has charmed the country with his books of homespun wisdom, beginning with ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN.
    .43    KATHLEEN NORRIS- A poet and Presbyterian lay minister, Kathleen Norris is the author of the best-selling book DAKOTA: A SPIRITUAL GEOGRAPHY, a celebration of the Great Plains and the spirituality to be found in solitude.
    .44    HUSTON SMITH- Widely regarded as the most eloquent and accessible contemporary authority on the history of religions, his best-seller, THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS, has sold over 2 million copies.
    .45    WALTER BRUEGGEMANN- Brueggemann has devoted his professional career to the exploration of the prophetic imagination and the power of biblical stories to transform our lives.
    .46    THOMAS MOORE- Thomas Moore, a former Catholic monk, is a psychotherapist and writer who has written many articles on archetypal and Jungian psychology and mythology and the arts.  His most recent book CARE OF THE SOUL blends spirituality and psychological insights.
    .47    ROBERT SCHULLER- Schuller is the popular preacher of "The Hour of Power" TV program originating from the Crystal Cathedral and best-selling author of over 30 books.
    .48    JOHN SPONG- Spong is the Bishop of the Diocese of Newark.  His views on sexuality and evangelism have challenged the Church to look beyond tradition and doctrine.
    .49    TERRY WAITE- As an Anglican envoy held hostage for four years, he has detailed those dark days in his book TAKEN ON TRUST.
    .50    JAMES CARSE- Author of THE SILENCE OF GOD:  MEDITATION ON PRAYER, FINITE AND INFINITE GAMES, and other books, he has been Director of Religious Studies and Professor of History and Literature of Religion at NYU since 1966.
    .51    JOHN DOMINIC CROSSAN- He is Co-founder of the Jesus Seminar, a group of scholars who meet to determine the authenticity of the sayings and the deeds of Jesus in the Gospels.  His landmark book, THE HISTORICAL JESUS, is considered by many to be the definitive work to date on who Jesus was.
    .52    MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN- She is the founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund.  Her best-selling book, THE MEASURE OF OUR SUCCESS:  A LETTER TO MY CHILDREN AND YOURS, outlines timeless lessons for living a moral and compassionate life.
    .53    MARGARET GUENTHER- She is an author and the Director of the Center for Christian Spirituality of the General Theological Seminary in NYC and a guiding voice in the field of Spiritual Direction.
    .54    ALAN JONES- Dean of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco and former Director of the Center for Christian Spirituality, Jones is the author of many books of contemporary spirituality.
    .55    MICHAEL LERNER- Editor and publisher of Tikkun Magazine, A Bi-monthly Jewish Critique of Politics, Culture and Society, Lerner is author of JEWISH RENEWAL and the recently published, JEWS AND BLACKS:  LET THE HEALING BEGIN.
    .56    SUSAN TAYLOR- Editor-in-Chief of Essense Magazine since 1981, Taylor draws from her own faith journey in her noted column, "In the Spirit."   Her latest book is LESSONS IN LIVING.
    .57    ABRAHAM VERGHESE- Best known as the author of MY OWN COUNTRY: A DOCTOR'S STORY, Verghese is also an AIDS doctor with a unique ability to give his patients the spiritual and moral support they desperately need.
    .58    MARCUS BORG- A nationally known "Jesus" scholar, Professor Borg is dedicated to exploring the relationship between the Jesus of history and the Jesus of faith.
    .59    JOHN CLAYPOOL- Claypool is the author of Opening Blind Eyes and Stories Jesus Tells Us.  The loss of his daughter to leukemia in 1970 was a  major turning point in his own spiritual journey, giving him personal insight into human grief and bereavement.
    .60    LARRY DOSSEY- An outspoken advocate for the use of prayer in healing, Dr. Dossey is the author of numerous books including the best-selling Healing Words:  The Power of Prayer and the Practice of Medicine.
    .61    REBECCA CHOPP- Dean of Faculty and Professor of Theology at Candler School of Theology at Emory University, Chopp discusses the changes in the church caused by the increased role of women in the last 20 years.
    .62    JAMES LAWSON- A national leader from the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement, he is widely recognized for adapting Ghandi's nonviolent methods for this country.  As a pastor in south central Los Angeles, he remains a key figure in the struggle for peace and justice.
    .63    AMY-JILL LEVINE- A Jewish woman and New Testament scholar at a Christian seminary, she is known as a fighter against religious oppression.  She teaches and writes about the relationship between Judaism and the origins of Christianity.
    .64    PETER GOMES- Peter Gomes is the author of The Good Book, a brilliant and inspiring look at the Bible today.  Gomes is the pastor of the Memorial Church at Harvard University. Time Magazine called him one of the seven best preachers in America.
    .65    LEONARD SWEET- Known for his wide-ranging interest and boundless energy, Leonard Sweet offers a unique view of the church's role in a radically changing culture.  Among his dozen books is the Jesus Prescription for a Healthy Life.
    .66    RICHARD FOSTER- Foster shares his faith and ideas under the topic of “Spiritual Pilgrims.”  Professor of Spiritual Formation at Azusa Pacific University in California, he is the author of “Celebration of Discipline.”  He has founded an organization to promote spiritual renewal in the church.
    .67    JANET WOLF- Janet Wolf shares her faith story and ideas under the topic of “Champions of the Left Out.”  She is an advocate for the poor, homeless, and marginalized, and has organized the Hunger Agency in Nashville and the Hunger Coalition in Tennessee.  She is Pastor of Hobson United Methodist Church in Nashville.

VCW-807    A HUNGER FOR HEALING SERIES BY KEITH MILLER - (A); 3 videos, 4 25-min. episodes on ea.; Guide; EcuFilm, l99l.
        In the video series based on his book, A HUNGER FOR HEALING, J. Keith Miller shows how the 12 steps developed by Alcoholics Anonymous provide a classic model for Christian spiritual growth.  He shows how these steps are based on spiritual principles for healing such as confession, repentance, and prayer.
    .1    Program 1-AN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TO NEW LIFE--Step 1-Admitting powerlessness over our sin disease.  Introduction - (30 Min.)
        Program 2-THE BIRTH OF HOPE- Boundaries and Sponsors.
        Program 3-A STEP TOWARD REAL PEACE- Step 2-Believing that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us.
        Program 4-THE LONER'S NIGHTMARE- Step 3-Making a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understand Him.
    .2    Program 5-A BASEMENT FULL OF DEAD DOGS- Step 4-Making a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
        Program 6-JUST TELLING ALL - - NO WAY!- Step 5-Admitting to God , to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
        Program 7-FROM WING-FLAPPING TO SPIRITUAL FLYING- Step 6-Making ourselves ready to have God remove all our character defects.  Step 7-Humbly asking God to remove our shortcomings.
        Program 8-THE DOORWAY TO INTIMACY- Step 8-Making a list of all the persons we had harmed and being willing to make amends.
    .3    Program 9-THE DEATH OF THE PAST- Step 9-Making amends for past offenses except when doing so would injure others.
        Program 10-THE MAGIC OF INTIMACY, ONE DAY AT A TIME- Step 10-Continuing to take personal inventory and to admit wrong.
        Program 11-NEW APPROACHES TO PRAYER AND MEDITATION- Step 11-Seeking through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God to gain knowledge of his will and power to carry it out.
        Program 12-A SPIRITUAL AWAKENING TO THE REST OF YOUR LIFE- Step 12-Having a spiritual awakening, carrying the message to others, and practicing these principles in all our affairs.

VCW-808    HOPE HAS ITS REASONS: SURPRISED BY FAITH IN A BROKEN WORLD - By Becky Pippert -
(A); 2 videos, 6 30-min. parts; Guide/Book; Nav-press, 1991.  30-min. video  segments  designed for use in 6 60 to 90-min. sessions.  
        Becky Pippert explores what difference knowing Christ will make in people’s lives.  Shows practical applications of Christian principles.
    .1    Part 1-FACING THE MESS
        Part 2-FREEDOM TO LIVE
        Part 3-FREEDOM TO CHANGE
    .2    Part 4-WOUNDED HEALERS
        Part 5-THE PROCESS OF CHANGE
        Part 6-THE BATTLE

VCW-809    FINDING PEACE IN A TROUBLED WORLD SERIES - (A); 2 videos, 4 30-min. parts on each tape; Guide; Dallas Christian Video, 1992.
        Max Lucado uses the life of Jesus as a basis for teaching about how to find peace in today's world.  His special emphasis is on the last weeks of Christ's life.
    .1    Part 1 Don't Just Do Something - Stand There: God's solution for stress - Observe the Sabbath.  
        Part 2 Hucksters and Hypocrites - How to respond to those who make a franchise out of the faith. 
        Part 3 Uncluttered Christianity - Four steps to simplifying your faith. 
        Part 4 The End Will Come - Live every day as if Jesus will come tomorrow.
    .2    Part 5 The Sign of the Saved - Christ's call for compassion.  
        Part 6 When Your World Turns Against You - How to handle betrayal. 
        Part 7 Christ's Most Painful Words - Jesus bore sin's penalty so we wouldn't have to. 
        Part 8 Never Give Up - God still sends angels and still moves stones.

VCW-810    PRAYING IN THE MIDST OF LIFE - RON DELBENE - (A); 6 VCs, about 20 min. ea.; Guide; EcuFilm, 1994.
        Six video programs designed to help strengthen your life of prayer.  Each video addresses a different aspect of prayer.
    .1    OUR QUESTIONS ABOUT PRAYER- In this introductory session, Ron leads a discussion about prayer.  Prayer means different things to different people.  Our understanding of prayer is not static.
    .2    FINDING GOD- In this program, Ron explores the many different places in which God resides in our lives.
    .3    KNOWING GOD'S WILL- Ron examines the two words "will" and "obedience" and then leads the viewer to consider some ways in which we can discern God's will.
    .4    PRAYING THE SCRIPTURE- Ron introduces the concept of praying the Scriptures.
    .5    LEARNING THE BREATH PRAYER- Ron defines the "breath prayer" and offers it as a way to incorporate prayer into our everyday lives.
    .6    RETREATING AT ANY TIME- Ron talks about reserving special places as a prayer sanctuary or retreat.

VCW-811    WRESTLING WITH ANGELS: AN INTIMATE LOOK AT THE TOUGH QUESTIONS OF LIFE - (Y/A); 2 VCs, 3 25-min. sessions  ea.;  Guide; Zondervan Videos, 1993.
        The series features moving stories from ordinary people and is hosted by well-known authors sharing from their own experiences.
    .1    Session 1- Guidance- Tony Campolo- How Do I Know What to Do?
        Session 2- Why Me?- Philip Yancey- If you're so good, why are things so awful?
        Session 3- Prayer- Richard Foster
    .2    Session 4- Forgiving- Lewis Smedes
        Session 5- Doubt- Madeleine L'Engle- How can I question and still believe?
        Session 6- Love- Keith Miller- Why is loving so hard?

VCW-812    DISCOVERING EVERYDAY SPIRITUALITY (Thomas Moore) - (A); 4 videos, 6 sessions, 30 min. ea., 2 parts per video; Guide; Trinity Parish, 1994.
        The series consists of 20 to 30-min. programs on four major themes: story, place, activity and ritual.  The programs reveal how a wide variety of people have connected with the sacred in their daily experiences.
    .1    Story- Parts I and II- Thomas Moore suggests that one way people can relate spirituality to their daily lives is through telling and listening to stories. In a workshop on creating a  spiritual autobiography, leader Dan Wakefield challenges participants to acknowledge and honor their experiences and to find meaning and depth in them.
    .2    Place- Parts III and IV- The house, the neighborhood, the city, town, or region where people live give shape and spiritual substance to their lives.  Elizabeth Vander-Schaef walks through her neighborhood in St. Paul, Minnesota, and offers suggestions on how we can connect with the unique features of our own community.  Wendy Wright reflects poetically upon homes as bearers of spiritual value.  Other well-known people also talk about the influence of Place on their lives.
    .3    Activity- Parts V and VI- Video shows how daily activities, done with care and consecration, open up to God, soul, mystery, and community.  Connie Umberger shows how gardening helped her cope with the death of her daughter.  Robert Fulghum explains how ironing a shirt is for him a form of meditation.  Marjory Zolt Bankson's work with clay enables her to center her life and to engage in "soul-making".  Creativity is shown as a form of spiritual expression by several  well-known "Creators".
    .4    Ritual- Parts VII and VIII- Video shows how rituals form the very fabric of our everyday lives, whether re-enacted daily, seasonally, or occasionally.  In these 2 parts ordinary rituals from the lives of a minister, a priest, a professor, an author and a psychotherapist are profiled.  They show how these acts help us to confront the unpredictability of life.

VCW-813    CARPE DIEM - (SH/A); 2 videos, 2 sessions ea.; Guide; Word Inc., 1994.
        In CARPE DIEM Tony Campolo challenges the viewer to make the most out of life.
    .1    Session 1 (40 min.) The Last Great Idea" focuses on the temptation in today's society to settle for things instead of acting on great dreams.
        Session 2 (48 min.) Seize the Moment With Passion - Tony talks about acting on Christ's promise that we can do "greater works" than he did by passionately and personally entering the lives of others with his love.
    .2    Session 3 (48 min.) Seize the Kingdom - It's a Party focuses on ways to make the Kingdom of God a present reality, not just a future hope.
        Session 4 (48 min.) Compassion for All Creation includes an application of the Lord's Prayer to life today.

VCW-814    THE INVITING AND ENGAGING CHURCH SERIES (Dr. Pat Keifert) - (A); 2 videos, 5 parts; EcuFilm, 1994.  
        Dr. Keifert examines four Biblical texts that suggest new understandings about the identity of the church in a post-Christian era.  The series develops new paradigms of thought for outreach and community.  Each is based on a Biblical text.
    .1    INTRODUCTION, A TENT IN THE WILDERNESS, A TEMPLE FOR ALL NATIONS- Part 1- (9:45 min.) The Inviting and Engaging Church challenges leaders to define the emerging world in which the church will operate and to specify the witness tasks.  
        Part 2- (12:58 min.) A Tent in the Wilderness is a focus on ministry through small groups.
        Part 3- (13:28 min.) The Public Temple describes the church as a welcoming, open community of diverse seekers in faith.  Dr. Keifert describes techniques for effective hospitality.
    .2    A PUBLIC WELL OF ETERNAL LIFE, A TABLE ON THE WAY- Part 4- (11:36 min.) A Public Well of Eternal Life centers on outreach: Mission into the stranger's territory.  
        Part 5- (12:57 min.) A Table on the Way describes the growing phenomenon of revolving ministries to those who are on their way to somewhere else.

VCW-815    GREAT STORIES OF FAITH - (A); 6 videos; 12-18 min. ea.; Guide; EcuFilm, 1996.
        Each video in the series contains four to six stories of faith from well-known authors, theologians, educators, etc.  The stories are introduced by an on-camera host (Hilly Hicks) who reappears after each story with a question for discussion.  Viewers are encouraged to share their own stories.
    .1    TRANSFORMATION  (12 min.)- Stories are told by:  Virginia Mollenkott (Christian feminist) whose theme is Christian freedom, Cassandra Thomas (a social psychologist) who speaks out on issues of sexual violence, Richard Foster (Professor of Spiritual Formation) who promotes spiritual renewal, and Robert  Fulghum (author) who writes charming books of homespun wisdom.  The theme of the video is:  even when we forget that we are the sons and daughters of God, transformation is at the heart of the Gospel.
    .2    BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS (16 min.)- Stories are told by: Tex Sample (Professor of Church and Society) who challenges churches to work with the poor, Janet Wolf (United Methodist pastor) who is a skillful storyteller and an advocate for the poor,  James Cone (Professor of Systematic Theology) who is a leader in Black Liberation Theology, Marshall Meyer (deceased Rabbi) who was known for his human rights work.  The theme is:  Because we are all one in Christ, the key is to live as though the barriers are down, even when they appear to be up.
    .3    RITUAL AND SYMBOL (15 min.)- Stories are told by:  Terry Waite (Anglican Envoy taken hostage in Lebanon) who talks about his dark days in captivity, Tex Sample (Professor of Church and Society) who challenges churches to work with the poor, Richard Selzer (author and former surgeon) who writes about pain and suffering, and James Carroll (author) who writes religious non-fiction.  The theme is:  we need memories and acts that connect us to the larger meanings of life.
    .4    THE LIGHT WAY (14 min.)- Stories are told by:  Martin E. Marty and Will Campbell (authors)--Marty is the premier interpreter of religion in America and Campbell is known for his civil rights work.  Others are Richard Foster (Professor) who promotes spiritual renewal, Emmanuel Cleaver (African-American mayor and pastor) who works for peace among people with different backgrounds, Ron DelBene (Episcopal priest and author) who teaches people how to pray, and Janet Wolf (United Methodist pastor) who is a skillful storyteller and an advocate for the poor.  The theme is:  Sometimes our religion is so heavy it’s difficult to share with others.
    .5    FACING DEATH (14 min.)- Stories are told by: Robert Fulghum (author) who writes charming books of homespun wisdom, Catherine Keller (Professor) who trains pastors in contemporary theology, Richard Selzer (author and former surgeon) who writes about pain and suffering, Harold Kushner (Rabbi) who writes about the nature of good and evil, and Dayton Edmonds (Native American Methodist minister) who is an advocate for Native American  rights.  The theme is:  How does the fact of death affect our living?
    .6    GOD WITH US (17 min.)- Stories are told by:  Tony Campolo (Professor of Sociology and Associate Pastor) who is known for his vibrant humor and willingness to tackle controversial issues, Kathleen Norris (poet and lay minister) who writes about the Great Plains and spirituality, Walter Wink (Bible teacher) who has developed a Socratic approach to teaching, and Janet Wolf (United Methodist pastor) who is a skillful storyteller and an advocate for the poor.  The theme is:  In a secular world, it’s important to be alert for signs of God’s presence.

VCW-816    THE SYSTEM BELONGS TO GOD - (A); 7 videos; 7 sessions,  20-25 min. ea.; Guide; EcuFilm, 1997.
        Noted Bible scholar Walter Wink helps the viewer understand the spiritual forces in the powers that surround us such as government, corporations, and even families, and claims them for God.  The series, based on conversations with gifted pastors James Forbes and Janet Wolf, offers a new way of thinking and acting and hope for transformation.
    .1    THE WAYS THINGS ARE- Jesus had a better way than the way things are; he called it "the Kingdom of God."
    .2    GOD WON'T GIVE UP- Discusses whether indifferent and sometimes evil-seeming institutions were created good and, like us, can be redeemed.
    .3    WHAT JESUS REALLY SAID- A striking new understanding of "turning the other cheek."
    .4    HOW TO FIGHT WITHOUT HITTING- How to resist evil without doing evil, turn our weaknesses into strength, and love our enemies.
    .5    WHAT IF NATIONS, COMPANIES, AND CHURCHES HAD ANGELS?- The theme is that every institution, from nations to families, has a spirit and it can change.
    .6    HOW YOU SEE THE WORLD- Our view of the world determines how we see God.
    .7    PRAYING FOR THE BIG PICTURE- Why our prayers may not be answered to our satisfaction and what to do about it.

VCW-817    FAITH AND REASON - (A); 10 videos; 10 sessions; 25 min. ea.; Guide; EcuFilm, 1996.
        This exciting series features theologians and lay persons discussing traditional Christian beliefs and human reason.  The series features video archival material from the late Dr. D.L. Dykes, a popular Protestant minister who preached for three years on controversial topics.  His ideas are expanded by his son David Dykes, who is also a minister and educator.
    .1    HOW DID JESUS OF NAZARETH SEE HIMSELF?- Two widely respected and creative Biblical scholars, Dom Crossan and Craig Evans,  probe the mind of Jesus.
    .2    IS GOD'S LOVE FOR US UNCONDITIONAL?- Controversial Episcopal Bishop Jack Spong and Pastor and ethicist Shug Yagel-McBay contend over the "unconditional" question.  They even go so far as to suggest that the Bible does not tell us everything there is to know about God.
    .3    THE AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE- Professors and writers Martin Marty and Tex Sample test their ideas and try to make sense of historical questions like "What is the source of the Bible's authority?".
    .4    WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT US TO DO ABOUT EVIL?- Professor Bill Mallard and Sister Joan Chittister come up with some surprising ideas and call for a different way of looking at evil and its effects.  It may be that God considers evil from a different perspective.
    .5    WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD?- New Testament scholars Dom Crossan and Craig Evans hash over the Gospel accounts of different "kingdom" sayings.  They wrestle back and forth about Jesus's understanding of the kingdom and come up with some surprising ideas.
    .6    DOES GOD PUNISH OR REWARD US?- Scholar Bill Mallard and Sister Joan Chittister get pretty outrageous about the traditional idea of God's punishment and reward.  They do some fresh thinking that will intrigue the viewer.
    .7    THE NATURE OF GOD- Martin Marty, Tex Sample, Liz Swaine, and David Dykes get into the topic of the nature of God with straight talk, sensible words, and tangible enthusiasm.  There are no doctrines and dogma--just straight-forward give-and-take on questions we all wonder about.
    .8    WAS JESUS REALLY RAISED FROM THE DEAD?- Scholars Dom Crossan and Craig Evans examine the testimony of the Gospels and the claims of the early church about the resurrection of Christ.  They come from different points of view and give interesting interpretations of the place of this central belief in the Christian faith.
    .9    IS GOD JUST?- Jack Spong and Forrest Harris walk straight into the lion's den in discussing the classical question of whether God is just.
    .10    THE NATURE OF CHRIST- Shug Yagel-McBay and Tex Sample carry on a highly charged discussion on what it means to say Jesus is divine and human and whether such a claim makes any sense to us today at all.
 
VCW-818    THE SEARCH FOR JOY:  C.S. LEWIS - HIS LIFE AND HIS CHRISTIAN FAITH - (A); 3 videos; 12 sessions; 20-46 min. ea.; Guide; Essential Media Services, 1997.
        Rev. Earl Palmer is a great expert on the life and faith of C.S. Lewis.  The three videos are in four general areas:  (1) Joy in Biblical faith (2) The story of the man (3) Great ideas of Lewis (4) Promise of friendship.  Each video has four sessions.
    .1    Session 1 Joy in Biblical Faith (41 min.) From John 15:9-13 joy is described as discovery of Christ's loss and resurrection.  From James 1:2 joy comes because the Gospel works.  From Philippians 4:1-4 there is joy in knowing that the Lord is nearby.
        Session 2a Story of a Man (36 min.) Includes a discussion of parenting.
        Session 2b Story of a Man(30 min.) This session is primarily biographical.
        Session 3a Diary and Letters of C.S. Lewis (23 min.) Shows the greatness of Lewis as a describer and letter-writer.
    .2    Session 3b Theologian and Satirist (20 min.) Palmer describes the atoning work of Christ.
        Session 4a Possibility of Good: Problem of Evil--Categories of Evil (46 min.) Deals with the issue of catastrophe and eu-catastrophe.
        Session 4b Possibility of Good: Problems of Evil--Categories of Evil Continued (46 min.) Evils discussed are: selfishness and narcissism, betrayal and treachery, spiritual evil and misuse of power.
        Session 5 C.S. Lewis:  the Man and his Relationships (34 min.) Includes getting along with family and friends and seeking peace in relationships.
    .3    Session 6a The Unequal Equation of Grace:  God is Personal (32 min.) Discusses ultimate good as personal and knowable.
        Session 6b Faithful Friends and Apologetics (46 min.) Talks of prayer, confirmation of faith and the benefits to the world of the Christian's faith.
        Session 7a Promise of Friendship:  Proof from God's Side (24 min.) Discusses following Christ's example of love and forgiveness.
        Session 7b Promise of Friendship:  Proof from Our Side The Bible study is John 15.  God's desire for friendship with His people is discussed.

VCW-819    QUESTIONS OF THE SOUL with Fr. Michael Himes - (HS/A); 5 videos, 5 sessions; 25-30 min. ea.; Guides; Videos with Values, 1996.
        Father Michael Himes looks at the deep issues of spirituality and gives unique insights.  He describes what spirituality is and how it touches every part of daily living.  Enacted scenes, nature shots, and lively graphics make the videos appealing.
    .1    WHAT IS SPIRITUALITY? (30 min.); Fr. Himes shows what it means to be a believer and how faith must involve all facets of life.  He uses Nietzsche's story of "The Madman" and the story of the woman with no faith from Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov  to stimulate discussion..
    .2    WHAT CAN SUFFERING TEACH US?- (25 min.) Fr. Himes focuses on suffering as a path to a deeper relationship with God.  He uses the story of Job as the Biblical basis for the discussion.
    .3    WHAT IS PRAYER? (25 min.) Fr. Himes addresses private questions concerning prayer:  How do we begin to pray? - What do we want from prayer? - Why do we lie to God in prayer? - Does praying for others make any difference?
    .4    WHAT IS SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE? (25 min.) The video explores what asceticism means today.  Fr. Himes asks:  "What is the real motivation for spiritual discipline?" and "How can it bring us closer to God?"
    .5    DO I REALLY NEED A COMMUNITY? (25 min.) Fr. Himes demonstrates that spirituality is not a "solo flight" to God and that there can be no true spirituality without community.

VCW-820    HASHING IT OUT  with Tony Campolo - (A); 12 videos, ca. 25 min. ea.; No guide; EcuFilm, 1997+.
        Well-known evangelical Christian Tony Campolo and professor, author, and radio personality Steve Brown bring their candid points of view to a diner, and soon their table is ringing with lively debate.  Occasionally an outspoken waitress chimes in with opinions of her own.  Tony and Steve tackle two topics in each program.
    A.1    WHEN IS IT OKAY TO LIE?  &  DOES RELIGION HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY TO TEENAGERS TODAY?
    .2    IS THE DEVIL REAL?   &   IS MODERN ADVERTISING CORRUPTING US?
    .3    SHOULD CHURCHES PRESSURE CORPORATIONS TO BE MORE RACIALLY RESPONSIBLE?   &   SHOULD WE GIVE MONEY TO PANHANDLERS?
    .4    IS THERE A FEMALE SIDE TO GOD?   &   CAPITAL PUNISHMENT--IS IT RIGHT?
    .5    SHOULD A CHRISTIAN HUNT?   &   WOULD JESUS JOIN THE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT?
    .6    SHOULD MOTHERS STAY AT HOME?   &   SHOULD THERE BE MULTI-CULTURAL EDUCATION?
    B.1    IS IT RIGHT FOR CHRISTIANS TO BREAK THE LAW WHEN THEIR CONSCIENCES ARE OFFENDED BY AN ISSUE?  IS PATRIOTISM IDOLATRY?
    .2    IS THERE ANYTHING TO BE AFRAID OF WITH THESE MEN MOVEMENTS?  HAS FEMINISM HURT THE FAMILY?
    .3    SHOULD THERE BE SEX EDUCATION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS?  IS AMERICA IN MORAL DECLINE?
    .4    DOES AMERICA HAVE TOO MANY PRISONERS?  ARE CHURCHES TOO ACCEPTING OF DIVORCE?
    .5    DO SPORTS LEAD TO VIOLENCE?  DOES DOUBT MAKE FAITH STRONGER IN THE END?
    .6    SHOULD RELIGIOUS PEOPLE SUPPORT GUN CONTROL? OR SHOULD CHRISTIANS BE FOR GUN CONTROL?  DO PEOPLE HAVE A RIGHT TO MEDICAL CARE?

VCW-821    PRAYER MADE SIMPLE AND JOYFUL with Father John Catoir - (Y/A); 3 videos; 21-25 min. ea.; Guide; 23rd Publications, 1997.
        This three-part program teaches adults and young people how to add joy to their prayer lives.
    .1    GIVING YOURSELF TO GOD- (25 min.) Father Catoir defines and discusses "pure" prayer:  what it is and how it involves "willing" to give ourselves to God, even when we feel nothing spiritually or our thoughts drift off.
    .2    GIVING YOURSELF TO GOD IN THE PRESENT MOMENT- (21 min.) Father Catoir believes that "fidelity to God's will is manifested in the 'present moment.'  The past is gone; the future is hidden.  We have only the present to rest in God--just as we are."
    .3    GIVING YOURSELF JOYFULLY- (24.5 min.) Father Catoir shows how to be joyful in prayer.  He states the greatest honor we can give God is to live joyfully, believing in God's great love for us.

VCW-822    SPIRITUAL HOMEPAGE - (A); 6 videos, 25 min. ea.; Guide; EcuFilm, 1997.
        Like the internet, Spiritual Homepage takes the viewer from one aspect of a topic to another.  Each program gives a broad and provocative starting point for exploration of important spiritual themes.  Each video includes a profile of someone who has had an encounter with the theme, a movie review, an important story from history or world literature, and a song.  George Gallup, Jr. tells what the nation thinks about the topics.
    .1    FORGIVENESS- What does it mean to forgive other people for harm done to you?  What things do you need to do to achieve forgiveness?
    .2    MIRACLES:  DO THEY HAPPEN? What is a miracle--a physical phenomenon or can it simply be an awakening--seeing the things of life in a new way?  What do stories of miracles have to teach us about everyday life?
    .3    LONELINESS:  WHAT IS THIS FEELING? Many people feel lonely in life and yet are ashamed to admit it.  How can people feel closer ties to other people and to the community that will result in their feeling less lonely?  Is there an antidote to loneliness?
    .4    CONNECTING:  HOW MUCH DO WE NEED ONE ANOTHER? How much do we need one another?  What things can we do to strengthen our connections to others--our family and friends?
    .5    GUILT:  UNBINDING THE SOUL? Modern life is very complex and it's impossible to live it without making mistakes.  Is guilt necessary?  How do we  not stop loving ourselves when we are less than perfect?
    .6    SUFFERING:  RESILIENCE- What are the lessons of suffering?  How can we bounce back and keep going in the face of suffering?

VCW-823    BETWEEN TWO ALTARS hosted by Martin Marty and David Clark - (A); 2 videos, 6 sessions; 30 min. on each topic; Guide; EcuFilm, 1997.
        Martin Marty, Fairfax M. Cone Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago Divinity School, is the host.  David Clark, Professor of Theology at Bethel Seminary facilitates the discussion.  Marty and Clark examine issues that Christians must deal with in their everyday lives.  Each program has two additional participants.  Each session  places the viewer between two altars.
    .1    Session 1- THE MIND:  CONFORMED OR TRANSFORMED? Chris Frande, Professor of Theology, College of St. Catherine and Chuck Lutz, Social Justice Consultant.
        Session 2-  THE BODY:  IDOL OR TEMPLE?  Debra Klingsporn, writer on women's issues and Jim Hart, Deputy Medical Director, Health Partners.
        Session 3-  WORK:  CALLING OR CURSE?  Marie Failing, Professor of Law, Hamline Law School and Jack Jennings, President, Gopher Sport.
    .2    Session 4- WEALTH:  BLESSING OR BARRIER?  Reatha Clark King, President, General Mills Foundation and Rob Stevenson, President, People Management of Minnesota.
        Session 5- THE NEIGHBOR:  STRANGER OR FRIEND?  Vivian Jenkins Nelsen, President, Inter-Racial Institute and Tony Machado, Pastor, Todos Los Santos Lutheran Church.
        Session 6- TECHNOLOGY:  SERVANT OR MASTER?  Pat McIlvenna, Vice-President, Solid Logic Computer Solutions and Dave Walsh, President, National Institute on Media and the Family.

 - (A); 1 video, 6 sessions; 24 min. ea.; Guide; EcuFilm, 1998.
        Tony Campolo discusses the Christian faith at the end of the 20th century and into the 21st century, which he believes will be Christianity's "best and brightest day."  Joining Tony, a Baptist, are a pastor of a suburban Presbyterian Church, a confirmation director of an urban Lutheran Church, and a Hispanic-American pastor of an inner city Latino Church.
        Sess. 1 - Faith Beyond Reason:  The limitations of science and reason
        Sess. 2-The Quest for Identity: Discovering who we are
        Sess. 3 - Right and Wrong:  The universal sense of rightness and oughtness
        Sess. 4 - Good and Evil:  Believing in the supernatural
        Sess. 5 - Making Life Count:  Living in the eternal now
        Sess. 6 - Building God's Kingdom:  Loving "the least of these" in our midst

VCW-825    A PLACE TO PRAY - CONVERSATIONS ON THE LORD'S PRAYER with Roberta Bondi -(A); 3 videos, 7 sess., 25-28 min. ea.; Guide; EcuFilm, 1999.
        In this series Roberta Bondi talks about each of the phrases in the Lord's Prayer.  With four others, she discusses a range of personal and social issues connected to the Lord's Prayer.  She believes that we are called to love God and neighbor, and the work of prayer in large part is healing the wounds that keep us from doing that.
    .1 & .2    Program 1- Our Father (25 min.)- According to Roberta Bondi, a lot of learning to pray is finding out who God is:  for many of us learning that God is safe to be around.
            Theme 1- How We Think about God
            Theme 2- The "ourness" of our Father
        Program 2- Hallowed be Your Name (28 min.) Bondi talks about God's holiness being in God's presence and God's presence being in God's gifts.
            Theme 1- God's Holiness
            Theme 2- God's Holiness in Our Stories
    .3 & .4    Program 3- Your Kingdom Come (27 min.) Roberta talks about the kingdom in terms of completion and healing, rather than judgment.
            Theme 1- Our Woundedness
            Theme 2- Living in New Awareness
        Program 4- Give Us This Day (27 min.)  Roberta says it's O.K. to ask God for whatever we need and one of the works of prayer is to figure out what that is.
            Theme 1- More Blessed to Receive
            Theme 2- God as our Daily Bread
    .5 & .6    Program 5- Forgive Us as We Forgive (26 min.)
             &.7    Roberta shows us that forgiveness involves giving up any desire for revenge and, finally, learning that we ourselves are injuring people.
            Theme 1- What is Forgiveness?
            Theme 2- More Like than Unlike
        Program 6- Lead Us Not Into Temptation (27 min.) Roberta says to be without temptation is to be dead and the goal is love.
            Theme 1- The Value of Temptation
            Theme 2- God Leads Us Into Temptation?
        Program 7- Glory Forever (27 min.) Roberta claims God made all of creation to give and receive praise, so that both God and creation will be delighted.
            Theme 1- Made for Praise
            Theme 2- Showing Up

VCW-826    THE JOURNEY TOWARD WHOLENESS: RECLAIMING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS with Dr. Kenneth L. Bakken - (A); 2 videos, 6 sessions, 20-25 min. ea.; Guide and book; EcuFilm, 1998.
        Dr. Ken Bakken, physician, pastor, and public health scientist, guides us onto a path that is ancient and yet new, a path that reclaims the healing ministry of Jesus and our Christian heritage.  Through music, poetry, contemporary and Biblical stories and conversations with health care and theology experts such as Drs. Herbert Benson and Martin Marty, the viewer experiences the journey toward wholeness.
    .1    Session 1- Introduction to the Journey toward Wholeness (25 min.)
        Session 2- The Language of God:  Creating Space (20 min.)
        Session 3- The Whole Truth: Articulating ( 17 min.)
    .2    Session 4- The Heart of Transformation:  Forgiving (19:30 min.)
        Session 5- Weaving the Whole:  Integrating and Letting Go (19:10 min.)
        Session 6- Living the Empowered Life:  Moving Beyond (21 min.)

VCW-827    LIFE'S BIG QUESTIONS with John Stott - (A); 1 video, 3 sessions, ca. 27 min. ea.; Guide; Tabgha Foundation, 1998.
        John Stott, Rector Emeritus of All Souls Church in London, England, discusses the following three questions: 
        Who Am I? What does it mean to be made in the image of God?  What characteristics distinguish human beings from all other creatures?
        Who is Jesus?  Discusses his relationship to Scripture, God the Father, and humankind.
        Who Is a Christian?  Talks about the three things which Christianity is not:  a creed, a code, or a cult.

VCW-828    SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR ORDINARY PEOPLE with John and Nancy Ortberg - (Y/A); 1 video, 6 sessions, 23-30 min. ea.; Total min. 159; Guide; EcuFilm, 1999.
        John and Nancy Ortberg, teaching pastors at Willow Creek Community Church, present ways in which ordinary people can experience God and live spiritually transformed lives through spiritual discipline.  The six programs are entitled:
        1.    The Spiritual Life;  Experiencing God in the     Here and Now
        2.    Spiritual Disciplines:  Helping Ordinary People Grow Spiritually
        3.    Quiet Time with God:  Communing with God through Prayer
        4.    Meditating on Scripture:  Washing our Minds with God's Word
        5.    Living the Spiritual Life:  The Action Side of Spirituality
        6.    Developing a Rule for Life:  Having a Well-ordered Heart.

VCW-829    TOTAL  TV SERIES:  THE BIG PICTURE with Phil Callaway-  (Young Adult); 5 videos, 24 min. ea.; Guide; Total TV Network, 1999.
        The Big Picture is a Bible study and video curriculum for 5 or 13 sessions.  The series is packed with real-life stories and even stand-up comedy.  There are videos for five of 13 possible sessions.  Every episode contains practical answers from Phil Callaway on tough issues men and women face today.
    .1    THE PETER PRINCIPLE- Video 1 accompanies Lesson 1, "The Peter Principle."  This episode requires class members to analyze their faith and discover how their love, compassion, and personal faith can influence those in the world who are constantly seeking for truth.
    .2    MOVING AT THE SPEED OF LIFE- Video 2 accompanies Lesson 4, "Moving at the Speed of Life."  In it the class members will be challenged to simplify their schedules and budgets.  The theme is "Get busy and slow down."
    .3    CAN YOU HEAR ME?- Video 3 accompanies Lesson 6, "Can You Hear Me?"  Class members will be encouraged to draw close to God in prayer.
    .4    MESSY MORALITY- Video 4 accompanies Lesson 9, "Messy Morality."  Group members will consider the importance of moral standards in their lives.
    .5    NEXT STOP- Video 5 accompanies Lesson 11, "Next Stop."  Class members will learn about the work of various Christian missionaries.
 
VCW-830    SEARCHING FOR SPIRITUALITY with Sr. Joan Chittister - (A); 2 videos, 5 sessions, 21-24 min. ea.; Guide; EcuFilm, 2000.
        According to Sister Joan Chittister, "Real spirituality is life illuminated by a compelling search for wholeness."  This video series offers direction for that search.  Joan, along with six other seekers, explores ten attributes that form a Christian spiritual life.
    .1    Program 1- Seeking God in Others (24 min.)
        Program 2- Finding God in Daily Life (22 min.)
    .2    Program 3- Understanding Others as God Understands Us (21 min.)
        Program 4- Falling into the Presence of God (24 min.)
        Program 5- Receiving Others Kindly (22 min.)

VCW-831    THE REAL BOTTOM LINE with Host Jim Hartz - (Y/A); 3+ videos; 22-30 min.; ea.; Guide; EcuFilm, 1993.
        The series features some of today's influential Americans as they share their wisdom,  their wit, their  spiritual journey--their real bottom-line faith.  Jim Hartz, network television journalist, asks each one interviewed about examining core values and making changes in what they believe.
    .1    GARRISON KEILLOR, author and radio broadcaster, explores deep subjects with a light-hearted humor and quiet morality.  He is best known for the radio show, "The Prairie Home Companion."- (22 min.)
    .2    RUBY DEE, actress, wife, and author brings her insights and zest for life into all she does.  (22 min)
    .3    COKIE ROBERTS, a television journalist, explores the changing role of women in American society today and the striving for balance between career and family.  She also talks about faith and politics.  (22 min.)
    .4    HERBERT BENSON, medical doctor and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, is the author of The Relaxation Response and Timeless Healing.
    .5    ROBERT THURMAN, Buddhist Monk and Professor of Indo-Tibetan Studies in Columbia University’s Department of Religion, co-founded Tibet House, New York, with actor Richard Gere.
    .6    MARIO CUOMO was Governor of New York State for twelve years and a practicing lawyer in New York..
    .7    JOYCE CAROL OATES, who teaches creative writing at Princeton University, has won the prestigious National Book Award.  Her writings include:  Faithless, The Barrens, Bellefleur, and Blonde.
    .8    SUSAN L. TAYLOR is Editor-in-Chief of Essence magazine and, with husband Khephra Burns, co-author of Confirmation:  The Spiritual Wisdom that Has Shaped Our lives.
    .9    THE REVEREND JESSE JACKSON has been one of the foremost human rights leaders of the 20th century.  He has been a driving force in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, founder of Operation Breadbasket, Operation PUSH, and the National Rainbow Coalition.

VCW-832    DRY BONES:  CHRISTIANITY IN TRANSITION
        (A); 2 videos; 2 sessions, ca. 55 min. ea.; No Guide; Films for the Humanities, 2001.
        Many people today question Christianity's relevance in a brutal and suffering world.  Is the religion losing its vitality, or is it undergoing a transition which can lead to a new relationship between God and humankind? With a backdrop of sacred music and art, this series is a new step in examining spiritual issues which affect everyone.
    .1    "MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN?" explores loss of faith in God and in ourselves.  Our despair and our questions have a purpose and can connect us to God in a new way.  The discussion considers the role of Satan and analyzes the redemptive nature of searching for the light at the time of deepest darkness.
    .2    CHRIST'S RETURN offers a new and startling interpretation of the Last Judgment.  In this program a congregational consultant, a family therapist, a Jungian analyst and others explore the idea that the Lamb of God can be the dynamic force for renewal that lies behind emotional despair.  Images of nature and great works of art are juxtaposed with footage of catastrophe and war to create a tapestry of a contradictory world.

VCW-833    CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE  with Richard Foster - (A); 4 videos, 50 min. ea.; No Guide; Victory Films, Inc. 1984.
        Richard J. Foster leads a 4-point presentation looking into the classic disciplines of the spiritual life.  He challenges us to a deeper walk with Jesus Christ.  (Gift from Good Samaritan Church).
    .1    SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE:  DOOR TO LIBERATION- A look at the human dilemma of bondage to ingrained habit patterns of sin, and how the classical disciplines of the spiritual life set us free.
    .2    THE INWARD DISCIPLINE- This segment discusses ways to move into the internal righteousness of the Kingdom of God.  It centers on the disciplines of meditation, fasting, study and prayer.  It explains how these disciplines enable us to hear God’s voice and obey God’s word.
    .3    THE OUTWARD DISCIPLINES– The spiritual disciplines are a call to discover the social implications of solitude, submission, service, and simplicity.
    .4    THE CORPORATE DISCIPLINES- This session explores the disciplines of confession, worship, guidance, and celebration as we journey together into this “more intimate walk with God.”

VCW-834    AN ORDINARY DAY WITH JESUS:  EXPERIENCING THE REALITY OF GOD IN YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE with John Ortberg and Ruth Barton - (A); 8 sessions; 45 min. Leader’s Guide and Participant’s Guide; Power Point Presentation; Zondervan, 2001.
        This curriculum leads participants and leaders in concrete ways to embrace the very real person of Jesus Christ in everyday life.  Sessions are:
        (1) Living in Jesus’ Name
        (2) Everyday Relationships
        (3) Work
        (4) Leadings
        (5) Solitude
        (6) Spiritual Pathways
        (7) Pace of Life
        (8) Making the Ordinary Extraordinary
 
VCW-835    BEGINNINGS - (A); 4 videos, 3 sessions ea.; Leader’s Guide, Participant’s manual, DVD; Cokesbury, 2003.
        This 12-session study is designed for seekers and explorers who desire an intentional walk with God that encourages a personal relationship with Jesus.  It is for adults at any point on their spiritual journeys who want to explore life’s deepest questions.  In “Beginnings” adults practice Christian conversation and study of Scripture.
    .1    Sess. 1  So is This All There is?  (Introduction) 17:35 min.
        Sess. 2  Who is Jesus and Why Should I Care? 18:51 min.
        Sess. 3: Why Am I Not Where I Want to be? (Sin) 16:56 min.
    .2    Sess. 4  What Happens When I Die? 19:14 min.
        Sess. 5  Can I Trust God? 19:49 min.
        Sess. 6  How Does God Speak to Me?  (The Bible) 20:02 min.
    .3    Sess. 7  If I Don’t Feel Lost, How Am I to be Found? 19:32 min.
        Sess. 8  Can I Start Again? (Forgiveness) 18:16 min.
        Sess. 9  How Do I Speak to God? (Prayer) 19:32 min.
    .4    Sess. 10  How Can I Make a Life and Not Just a Living? 19:01 min.
        Sess.  11  Church Membership 20:11 min.
        Sess. 12  Love Feast! (Remembering, Sharing, and Continuing the Journey) 20:07 min.

VCW-836    A CRISIS OF FAITH - (A); 4 videos; No guide; Four Seasons Productions, 2002.  (Gift)
        Designed to provoke, challenge, and inspire, this series will take the viewer from Jesus’s outburst in the temple to the landing on the moon.  The viewer is constantly asked:  “What is really real in our lives?” and “How can we live in such a complex world with dignity, compassion, and purpose?”
    .1    THE AMERICAN DILEMMA- (45 min.) Noted philosophers, authors, and theologians address the state of “spiritual crisis” in which we find ourselves today.  The film’s continuous stream of imagery comes to life with powerful music that draws us into a space where the depth of crisis can be experienced.  Featured speakers are Jean Houston, Richard Rohr, Sam Keen, and Allen Dwight Callahan.
    .2    STATE OF THE UNION:  THE COLOR OF FREEDOM IS GREEN- (45 min.) A dynamic cast of speakers take a critical look at the interplay of money and politics and the impact on the underclass--particularly black-America.  The speakers are:  Calvin Butts, Allen Callahan, and Kathleen Cleaver.
    .3    PORTRAIT OF A RADICAL:  THE JESUS MOVEMENT- (50 min.)  Three provocative theologians explore the truly radical, dynamic, and passionate message of Jesus.  With seductive soundtrack and beautifully-woven visuals, the film instills a sense that viewers are experiencing some of the spirit of the movement itself.  The speakers are Huston Smith, Author of “World’s Religions,” Richard Rohr, author of “The Quest,” and Allen Dwight Callahan, Harvard Divinity School.
    .4    QUEST FOR THE GRAIL:  THE WESTERN FAITH- (60 min.) Presenters Robert Bly, Richard Rohr, and Gioia Timpanelli  unearth the essence of the Western spiritual journey as expressed in Wolfram von Eschenbach’s Parzifal,  a part of the grail legends.  “Quest” attempts to reconnect the viewer to the journey of the spirit through the use of the most powerful tool--the story.

VCW-837    IF YOU WANT TO WALK ON WATER, YOU’VE GOT TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT with John Ortberg - (A); also on DVD; 6 sessions; 80 min.; Book, Leader’s guide & Participant’s guide; Zondervan, 2003.
        John Ortberg challenges viewers to answer God’s call to greater faith, power-filled deeds, and a new way of knowing God.  He explains by using Matthew 14, that “walking on water” means:
        1. facing our fears and choosing not to let fear have the last word
        2. discovering and embracing the unique calling of God on our lives
        3. experiencing God’s power to accomplish what we could not do on our own. 
        The six sessions are:
        1.  What’s Water-Walking?
        2.  The Tragedy of the Unopened Gift
        3.  Find Your Calling and Get Your Feet Wet
        4.  Facing Our Challenges, Conquering Our Fears
        5.  Good News for Cave Dwellers
        6.  Learning to Wait on Our Big God

VCW-838    BEYOND 30 SECONDS - (A); 7 sessions, about 20 min. ea.; Leader and Learner guides; Cokesbury, 2003.
        This 7-session study inspires the viewers to become people who understand and welcome newcomers to their church.  The study materials are fun and easy to read and include discussions, Life Lessons, and assignments designed to help participants practice welcoming as a lifestyle.
        Session 1 - What is Welcoming
        Session 2 - Classifieds:  "Trying to Fill the Hole in the Soul"
        Session 3 - Good Works:  "Putting Faith Into Action"
        Session 4 - Diversity:  "Understanding What Unites Us"
        Session 5 - Breaking News:  "Coping With the    Unexpected"
        Session 6 - Rain:  "Seeing God in the Everyday"
        Session 7 - Love Letters:  "Mending a Lost Relationship"

DVW-839    THE HEART OF CHRISTIANITY - (A) 2 DVD's; 4 sessions, 30 min. ea.; No Guide; D.L. Dykes, 2004.
        These lectures (given by Dr. Marcus Borg at Millsaps College, Jackson, Mississippi, in April, 2004) are based on his book, The Heart of Christianity.
    .1    Lectures 1 and 2
        Lecture 1 - Seeing the Foundation Again - Bible and Tradition
        Lecture 2 - Seeing Faith Again - Not Belief but Relationship
    .2    Lectures 3 and 4
        Lecture 3 - Transformation - Born Again and Dying and Rising
        Lecture 4 - Social Transformation - Kingdom of God and Jesus as Lord

VCW-840    EXPERIENCING THE HEART OF CHRISTIANITY by Tim Scorer - (A); 12 sessions,Pilgrim Press, 2005.
        A companion to the Heart of Christianity, a best-selling book by Marcus Borg, this 12-session experiential program will enable the viewer to engage the issues that lie at the heart of Christianity today.  Delve into such topics as the Bible, God, Jesus, sin, and living in a multifaith, pluralistic society.  It is a guide through these complicated issues using ritual and activities that honor a variety of learning styles.  The DVD provides a 12-part mini course for leaders plus six clips of Marcus Borg that can be shown to groups.  Participant resource sheets are included in the book and on the DVD.
        Session 1 - The Heart of Christianity in a Time of Change
        Session 2 - Faith:  The Way of the Heart
        Session 3 - The Bible:  The Heart of the Tradition
        Session 4 - God:  The Heart of Reality
        Session 5 - Jesus:  The Heart of God
        Session 6 - Born Again:  A New Heart
        Session 7 - The Kingdom of God:  The Heart of Justice
        Session 8 - Thin Places:  Opening the Heart
        Session 9 - Sin and Salvation:  Transforming the Heart
        Session 10- The Heart of the Matter:  Practice
        Session 11- Heart and Home:  Being Christian in an Age of Pluralism
        Session 12- In the End:  A New Beginning
 
VCW-841    THE LIFE YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED with John
 DVW-841 Ortberg- (A);  Video and DVD; 6 sessions; 87 min.; Guide; Zondervan, 2004.
        John Ortberg invites small group participants to join him on a road to transformation and spiritual vigor that anyone can take.  Ortberg introduces the ancient spiritual disciplines and shows that the secret to success is in training consistently.
        Session 1 - It's "Morphing Time"
        Session 2 - Slowing Down and Celebrating
        Session 3 - Praying and Confessing
        Session 4 - Meditating on Scripture and Seeking Guidance
        Session 5 - Practicing Servanthood, Finding FreedomS
        Session 6 - Going the Distance with a well-ordered Heart

DVW-843     THE FOUR ACTS OF PRAYER with Walter Wangerin, Jr.- (Y/A); 1 DVD; 10 segments; 132 min.; Guide; Paraclete Press, 2005.
        Wangerin uses stories to explore the four vital parts of the complete circle of praying:  We speak, God listens, God speaks, We listen.

DVW-844 VICTORY AND PEACE OR JUSTICE AND PEACE? With John Dominic Crossan    

                               - (A); 1 DVD 4 to 12 sessions; 4 hrs.; Guide; Living the Questions, 2005.                                    
        Crossan offers four lectures suitable for studies of 4, 8, or 12 weeks. 
    1. Justice and the World:  What is the character of Your God? 
    2. History and Jesus:  What is the Content of Your Faith? 
    3. Worship and Violence:  What is the purpose of Your Prayer? 
    4. Resurrection and Community:  What is the Function of Your Church?  Bonus sermon:  “Justice as Love.”

VCW-845    BEGINNINGS:  THE SPIRITUAL LIFE - (A); 4
DVW-845    videos, 1 DVD; 10 sessions, 180 min.; Guide; Abingdon Press, 2006.
        This 10-week, video-based study of Christian Spirituality introduces and explores spiritual habits including centering, loving, serving, questioning, and engaging.  The study can be used as a “stand alone” or as a follow-up to Beginnings:  An Introduction to Christian Faith (VCW-835).  The sessions are: 
    .1    .1 Where is the Spirit in Spirituality?
           .2 How Much Am I Willing to Risk?
    .2    .3 What Is Most Important to Me?
           .4 Can I Find Balance in a Whirlwind World?
           .5 What Do I Want to Be When I Grow Up?
    .3    .6 How Do I Keep My Possessions from Possessing Me?
           .7 How Do I Get Ahead?
    .4    .8 Can I Go Deeper Without Going Under?
           .9 What Do I Do with My Doubts?
          .10 Can A Change in Me Change the World?

DVW-846    BILL MOYERS:  ON FAITH AND REASON SERIES- (A); 7 DVD’s; 1-2 segments ea. 57 min. ea.; No guide; PBS, 2006.
        When religion and secularism meet, the result is often a labyrinth of misunderstanding.,  In this series, Bill Moyers explores the jagged mysterious region between rationality and belief, joined by some of the world’s most provocative writers and thinkers.  Presenting challenging questions and equally challenging answers, these programs shed light where an uncertain world needs it most.
    .1    SALMAN RUSHDIE – Painfully familiar with the clash of personal and religious expression, Salman Rushdie can now be seen as a literary sentinel regarding the rise of Islamic extremism.  In this program, Bill Moyers talks with Salman about the impact of 9/11, about tension between moderate and radical Islam, and about the need to hold the line of fundamentalism even when it leads to personal risk.  He believes that 9/11 was a hinge moment which shows that we’re now inescapably involved with each other.
    .2    MARY GORDON AND COLIN MCGINN- (1) Bill Moyers talks with Mary Gordon about the concept of martyrdom and its connection to rage and despair.  Gordon also explores the negative implications of what she sees as two converging influences in modern society: fundamentalism and consumerism.  (2) Does science have a monopoly on reason?  Not at all, says philosopher and author Colin McGinn—reason is the foundation of morality as well.  Bill Moyers talks with the author about his adoption of atheism, and his belief that rational criticism is healthy for religion.
    .3    JEANETTE WINTERSON AND WILL POWER- (1) As a teenager, Jeanette Winterson smuggled forbidden books into her bedroom—an act of defiance that began a profound journey of self-discovery.  In this conversation with Bill Moyers, the author talks about Weight, her new version of the story of Atlas and Hercules.  She also discusses the power of art to build a fulfilling inner life. (2) Writer, actor and rapper Will Power brings unique characters and thought-provoking scenarios to life in his vividly-staged performances—including THE SEVEN, his hip-hop adaptation of Aeschylus’s SEVEN AGAINST THEBES.  Bill Moyers interviews Power about the challenges of “flipping” an ancient Greek drama into a high-charged, completely contemporary work.
    .4    ANNE PROVOOST AND DAVID GROSSMAN- (1) Anne Provoost’s interpretive novel,  IN THE SHADOW OF THE ARK, tells the story of Noah from the perspective of those who aren’t chosen to go aboard.  She talks about using ancient narratives to find new insight into the human experience.  (2) In some of his works, David Grossman has movingly depicted the realities of living in the Holy Land.  Moyers converses with him about THE LION’S HONEY—a retelling of the Biblical story of Samson as a parallel to today’s Mideast conflict.
    .5    RICHARD RODRIGUEZ AND SIR JOHN HOUGHTON- (1) Richard Rodriguez, author of MY MEXICAN FATHER, has expressed provocative views on diversity and its relationship to identity.  Moyers speaks with Rodriguez about spirituality, mortality, and growing up in a Catholic family often at odds with Protestant-dominated America. (2) An atmospheric physicist and a leading expert on global warming, Sir John Houghton speaks as a scientist and Evangelical Christian.  As author of THE SEARCH FOR GOD:  CAN SCIENCE HELP?, he explains his belief that science and religion can both work towards improving the human condition.
    .6    MARGARET ATWOOD AND MARTIN AMIS- (1) Canadian author Margaret author speaks to Bill Moyers about agnosticism, the hunger for meaning, and the distinction between belief and knowledge.  (2) Moyers talks to author Martin Amis about humanity’s present condition and the conflict between fundamentalism and secular values.
    .7    PEMA CHÖDRÖN- One of America’s most prominent practitioners of Buddhist Monasticism, Chödrön has written extensively on Buddhist principles in the context of everyday living.  Moyers talks with her about ideas and teachings that have special significance for western Buddhists and will resonate with Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.

DVW-847    LIVING THE GOOD LIFE TOGETHER:  A STUDY OF CHRISTIAN CHARACTER IN COMMUNITY- (A); Guide; Cokesbury, 2006.
        These 12-week small-group studies explore several aspects of Christian character.  The goal is both to deepen understanding and to encourage the practice of living in the world as Christians.  All studies include Bible study, lectio divina, and the development of faithful friendships.
    .1    ATTENTIVENESS:  BEING PRESENT (56 min.)- This study explores what it means to be attentive, to be present.  The aim is to deepen understanding and to foster Christian practices.  Study topics include:  Listening to the Right Voices, Keeping Sabbath Times, Self-awareness, and Listening Together.
    .2     FORGIVENESS KIT - 6+ sessions, 914 min. each

DVW-848    SERIOUS ANSWERS TO HARD QUESTIONS:  TEN THEOLOGIANS CONFRONT TEN CHALLENGES TO FAITH hosted by Bishop Kenneth Carder- (A); 2 DVD’s; 10 sessions, 27-32 min. ea.; Leader’s and Participant’s guides; EcuFilm, 2006.
    .1    Session 1- Evil with R. Kendall Soulen
           Session 2- Religion and Science with John Polkinghorne
           Session 3- Other Religions with Sathianathan Clarke
           Session 4- Evangelism and Tolerance with Scott Jones
           Session 5- The God of the Old Testament with Amy-Jill Levine
    .2    Session 6- Jesus and Christianity with Richard B. Hays
           Session 7- Resurrection with N. T. Wright
           Session 8- The Gnostic Gospels with Ben Witherington
           Session 9- The Sins of the Church with Douglas M. Strong
           Session 10-Forgiveness with L. Gregory Jones

DVW-849    SIMPLY CHRISTIAN with N. T. Wright - (A); 2 DVD’s; 10 sessions, 16-20 min. ea.; Leader’s and Participant’s guides: EcuFilm, 2007.
        N. T. Wright makes the case that faith is reasonable and rewarding for us today.  The series has 10 DVD lessons.  It also includes a bonus in-depth conversation between N. T. Wright and Richard Hays about the book Simply Christian.
    .1    Session 1- Simply Christian Introduction (20:45)
        Session 2- Justice and Spirituality (16:30)
        Session 3- Relationships and Beauty (15:22)
        Session 4- God (16:47)
        Session 5- Israel (17:24)
        Session 6- Jesus (19:49)
        Session 7- The Holy Spirit (16:27)
        Session 8- Worship and Prayer (18:43)
        Session 9- Scripture (18:33)
        Session 10- Church and New Creation (18:37)

DVW-850    LIVING THE QUESTIONS 2.0:  AN INTRODUCTION TO PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIANITY -(A); 3 DVD’s 21 sessions; 20 min. ea.; Living the Questions, 2007.
        Living the Questions creates an environment where participants not only interact with one another in exploring the best of today’s theological thought, but together strive to explore what’s next for Christianity.  It features 30 of today’s leading religious voices.  Living the Questions includes downloadable and printable session guides with corresponding readings and discussion questions.
    .1    LIVING THE JOURNEY
        Session 1 – An Invitation to Journey
        Session 2 – Taking the Bible Seriously
        Session 3 – Thinking Theologically
        Session 4 – Stories of Creation
        Session 5 – Lives of Jesus
        Session 6 – A Passion for Christ:  Paul
Session 7 – Out into the World;  Challenges Facing Progressive Christians
    .2    RECLAIMING THE WORLD
        Session 8 – Restoring Relationships
        Session 9 – The Prophetic Jesus
        Session 10 – Evil, Suffering and a God of Love
        Session 11 – The Myth of Redemptive Violence
        Session 12 – Practicing Resurrection
        Session 13 – Debunking the Rapture
        Session 14 – Reclaiming the World
    .3    CALL TO COVENANT
        Session 15 – A Kingdom without Walls
        Session 16 – Social Justice:  Realizing God’s Vision
        Session 17 – Incarnation: Divinely Human
        Session 18 – Prayer:  Intimacy with God
        Session 19 ¬ Compassion:  The Heart of Jesus’ Ministry
        Session 20 – Creative Transformation
        Session 21 – Embracing Mystery

DVW-851    JOSEPH CAMPBELL AND THE POWER OF MYTH - (A); 2 DVD’s; 6 sessions, 3 hours each DVD; Apostrophe S Productions, 1988 (gift).
    .1    Disc One
        Session 1 – The Hero’s Adventure – Campbell challenges everyone to see the presence of a heroic journey in his or her life.
        Session 2 – The Message of the Myth – Campbell compares the creation story in Genesis with creation stories from around the 
                           world and suggests transformed myths for each generation.
        Session 3 – The First Storytellers – Campbell discusses the importance of accepting death as rebirth.
        Session 4 – Sacrifice and Bliss – Campbell discusses the importance of sacrifice in myth.
        Session 5 – Love and the Goddess – Campbell talks about romantic love and addresses questions about the image of women.
        Session 6 – Masks of Eternity – Campbell provides challenging insights into the concepts of God, religion and eternity, as revealed in
                          Christian teachings and the beliefs of Buddhists, Navajo Indians, Schopenhauer, Jung, and others.

DVW-852       PRAYER-DOES IT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE with Philip Yancey - (A); DVD; 6 Sessions, 90 min. total; Guide; CBD, 2007.

         
n six thought-provoking and inspiring sessions, award-winning author Philip Yancey helps groups explore and experience the very heartbeat–the most fundamental, challenging, perplexing, and deeply rewarding--aspect of  one’s relationship with God:  Prayer.

               Session 1 - The View from Above

               Session 2 – Why Pray?

               Session 3 – Keeping Company with God

               Session 4 – How to Pray

               Session 5 – Prayer Problems

               Session 6 – Does Prayer Change Anything?

DVW-853    STREAMS OF LIVING WATER:  CELEBRATING THE GREAT TRADITIONS OF CHRISTIAN FAITH with Richard Foster - (a); 2 DVD’s, 13 sessions, 50-60 min. ea./ Leader’s Guide, Participant’s Guide; EcuFilm, 2007.

This video-based curriculum is designed to help Christians accept the invitation to live a balanced and well-rounded apprenticeship with Jesus.  The viewer will develop a deeper appreciation for Jesus as the source of each great tradition of Christian spirituality.  Each topic has separate understanding and experiencing sessions.
        Introduction
        Session 1 – Imitatio:  The Divine Paradigm
        Sessions 2 and 3 – The Contemplative Tradition – The Prayer-filled Life
        Sessions 4 and 5 – The Holiness Tradition – The Virtuous Life
        Sessions 6 and 7 – The Charismatic Tradition – The Spirit-Empowered Life
        Sessions 8 and 9 – The Social Justice Tradition     - The Compassionate Life
        Sessions 10 and 11 – The Evangelical Tradition – The Word-Centered Life
        Sessions 12 and 13 – The Incarnational Tradition – The Sacramental Life

DVW-854    YES, LORD, I HAVE SINNED, BUT I HAVE SEVERAL EXCELLENT EXCUSES with James W. Moore - (A); 1 DVD, 12 sessions, 9-12 min. ea.; Leader’s Guide; Book; Cokesbury, 2006.
       
James Moore observes that people often give excuses for their arrogance, dishonesty, presumptuousness, and poor choices.  He reminds us that God sees through our excuses and God challenges us to grow beyond them.
        Introduction and Leader Helps
        Session 1 – Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned, But I Have Several Excellent Excuses
        Session 2 – The Sin of Just Talking a Good Game
        Session 3 – The Sins That Reduce Us to Shameful Silence
        Session 4 – The Sin of Halfheartedness
        Session 5 – The Sin of Spiritual Arrogance
        Session 6 – The Sins That Are Deceptive
        Session 7 – The Sin of Overreaction
        Session 8 – The Sin of Hostility
        Session 9 – The Sin of Presumptuousness
        Session 10 – The Sin of Losing Our Spiritual Balance
        Session 11 – Sin…and Redemption
        Session 12 – Sin…and Grace

DVW-855    TEX MIX:  STORIES OF EARTHY MYSTICISM with Tex Sample - (A); 1 DVD and 1 Computer DVD; 20 stories; 91 min. total; Guide; Living the Questions, 2008.

This DVD presents 20 tales tailored for teaching, preaching, and devotional use with Tex Sample- the consummate storyteller.  The DVD also includes Tex’s introduction to storytelling and a downloadable guide with points to ponder, related Scripture texts, and discussion questions.  A bonus DVD DATA disc includes mpegs of Tex’s stories to insert in PowerPoint or Keynote slideshows to enhance worship and sermons.

DVW-856    JUST WALK ACROSS THE ROOM:  SIMPLE STEPS POINTING PEOPLE TO FAITH with Bill Hybels - (A); 1 DVD; 4 sessions, 20 min. ea.; Guide, Participant’s Guide; EcuFilm, 2006.

Bill Hybels brings personal evangelism into the 21st century with a natural and empowering approach modeled after Jesus himself.  Jesus offered redemption to people like us, many of whom were neck-deep in pain of their own making.  This DVD is designed to equip and inspire small groups to participate in that same pattern of grace-giving by taking simple “walks across rooms” and extending hands of care, compassion and inclusiveness to people who might need a touch of God’s love today.  Personal examples from Bill Hybels are:
        Session 1 – The Single Greatest Gift
        Session 2 – Living in 3D
        Session 3 – The Power of Story
        Session 4 – Grander Vision Living

DVW-857       WHEN THE GAME IS OVER, IT ALL GOES BACK IN THE BOX with John Ortberg - (A); 1 DVD, 6 sessions; 120 min.; Leader’s Guide; Participant’s Guide; EcuFilm, 2008.

          With his trademark humor and gift for storytelling, John Ortberg shows what it takes to really win at the game of life.  This DVD will help

               you and your group live with an eternal perspective, keeping your eyes on the true prize—the one that unlocks the game to the Kingdom of God.  The sessions are:

               1.  When the Game is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box.

               2.  Keeping Score Where It Really Counts

               3.  Resign as Master of the Board

               4.  Calling or Comfort?  Choose Your Moves Wisely

               5.  Playing the Game with Greatness and Grace

               6.  The King Has One More Move

DVW-858      EVERYTHING IS SPIRITUAL with Rob Bell - (Y/A); 1 DVD, 7 chapters, 9-15 min. ea.; 77 min. total;
        Zondervan, 2007.

            The Hebrew scriptures have no word for “spiritual,” but for Jesus all of life was spiritual  What does that really mean?  Rob Bell takes viewers on a high-energy, whirlwind account of the creation story of Genesis, interwoven with scientific principles.  Rather than building a case against modern science, Bell uses science to illustrate the wonder of our Creator God and the complexity of creation.