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| Beyond the News: Facing Death |
Only by facing death will our fear of death be reduced and we can live each moment more fully. Our culture has learned that life can be prolonged and death avoided for as long as possible. We have tried to cope with death by ignoring it. Three families tell their stories of facing issues surrounding death and dying. Good discussion starter on the topic. Available on DVD (with bonus materials) and VHS.
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| Beyond the News: Firearms Violence |
Every year, about 37,000 U.S. citizens are killed with firearms. No matter what you think about gun control, you owe it to yourself and your loved ones to take a serious look at this video and find out how you can make a difference. Includes many little-known facts and moving stories about violence and the use of firearms in our society.
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| Beyond the News: Homelessness |
Many images come to mind when we hear the word "homelessness." They may include a woman pushing a cart loaded with all her belongings, a man sitting on a bench holding out a cup for money, bodies wrapped in blankets sleeping over grates along city streets, or cardboard houses. Our images don't often include children, families, and those with college educations. What is our response to this issue? This video will ask you to examine your attitudes toward the homeless and perhaps choose new ways to respond to a need that is all around us.
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| Beyond the News: Immigration |
Thought-provoking. Informational. A look at immigrants and refugees in the United States. Why do we fear immigrants? Why do people leave their countries to come to the United States? What is the Christian response to immigration and undocumented worker issues? What are the racial and economic implications in the immigration debate?
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| Beyond the News: Money |
Does talking about money make you uncomfortable? Is our money disconnected from our faith? It is difficult to discuss our finances with each other. We make daily choices about how we spend, save, or give it away. And we generally want those choices to remain private. Particularly in church, we are uncomfortable sharing our thoughts about money. Here are ten lessons on the choices we make about money. DVD and VHS.
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| Beyond the News: Murder Close Up |
Does our current justice system promote more violence? In this hard-hitting study of murder and its aftermath, you'll go beyond the headlines to ponder whether the death penalty is ever right, does it deter crime, and how the hearts of some persons have changed from stone to love. |
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| Beyond the News: Parenting Adolescents |
So what's a parent to do? Help for parents/youth workers in a Christian faith context. Looks at the culture influencing adolescents today, adolescent development, parenting issues, community and church involvement. DVD and VHS. |
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| Beyond the News: Racism |
Explores prejudice and white privilege and how they affect jobs, expectations in education, the judicial system, and the church. DVD and VHS. |
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| Beyond the News: Sexual Abuse |
Sexual abuse is in our churches, homes, and institutions. Features psychotherapist and author Carolyn Holderread Heggen, along with disturbing but true stories of sexual abuse told by actors.
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| Beyond the News: TV Violence |
Examine TV's role in society. Media experts Dr. Quentin Schultze and Dr. George Gerbner, and educator Ramona Pence explain how and by whom our attitudes on race, sex, roles, politics, and current events are being shaped. DVD and VHS.
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| Big Enough For You |
"Everyone needs to have somewhere they belong." Actors Ted & Lee bring to life the apostle Paul, writing a letter to the Colossians. Also includes music video by Lost and Found and teens from a wide variety of backgrounds telling their ideas about acceptance. DVD and VHS.
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| Bridge to Forgiveness |
This video for youth delves into the vital process of what it means to forgive and be forgiven. Youth will meet Jacob and Esau played by Ted and Lee, hear an original song by Ken Medema, and empathize with candid interviews with teens. One in a series of Bible studies for youth. DVD and VHS.
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| Building On Faith: Making Poverty Housing History |
Building On Faith explores how faith groups and others are working to bring decent, affordable housing for all. Today people living from paycheck to paycheck often have to choose between paying the rent and buying food for their children.
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| Cloud of Witnesses |
Video series connecting stories of today's thriving Anabaptist communities around the world with the stories of the past faithful witnesses to Christ.
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| Comfort for the Journey Package |
Resources to help families, friends, church members, professionals and small groups deal with and process the many issues related to life's final passage. Includes music CD, DVD resources, and books. All items listed below in this package. Items may also be purchased. Abide With Me: Hymns of Comfort and Hope music CD; Beyond The News: Facing Death DVD; Journey Toward Forgiveness DVD; Fierce Goodbye: Living in the Shadow of Suicide DVD; Fierce Goodbye: Living in the Shadow of Suicide Book; Reinventing Aging Book; Reinventing Aging DVD; and Glimpses of Hope CD of radio spots (free).
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| Creating Caring Congregations |
An ecumenical resource to educate clergy and lay persons for the purpose of decreasing the stigma associated with mental illnesses in our faith communities. The sharing of personal stories and experiences provides a way to give voice to those who have suffered in silence and allows churches to begin the process of reaching out and providing compassionate care to those affected by mental illness and their families. DVD and VHS.
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