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Have you ever wanted to be a hero or wondered what it would be like to walk in a realm with giants? Well, Stevie is in the land of the Bible to find out! On this trek, Stevie is going to uncover the life of a young shepherd boy who was made king and learn how God would eventually use him to fulfill His promise to the descendants of Abraham. Join our expedition through the ancient land of Israel, and discover how God used one family and the battle...
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To some, Scientology is a bona fide religion based upon rigorous research with doctrines akin to universal scientific laws. But to others, including some former members, Scientology is a cult that's so-called doctrines are nothing more than ridiculous science-fiction stories invented by founder L. Ron Hubbard. Although Scientology is controversial, it is recognized as a legitimate tax-exempt religious organization in the U.S. and in many other countries....
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Acts is the history of the development of the first churches and the spread of Christianity. For about the first decade after the death of Jesus, Christianity existed almost exclusively among the Jews. The first part of Acts portrays the meaning of Christianity, how it was shared, and how it was lived out in a closed community of Jews whose common culture was based on the Old Testament. After about the first decade, Christianity started growing in...
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Follow a small band of early Christian believers as they boldly proclaim Christ and His message in the face of great opposition, an act which results in the growth of the church and the unexpected conversion of its most zealous enemy. In this installment of The Voice of Martyrs series, Jesus Christ has risen from the dead and appeared to His disciples. He addresses them and says "Remain in Jerusalem until you are filled with power from Heaven!" While...
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One Day University presents a series of video lectures recorded in real-time from some of the top minds in the United States. Given by award-winning professors and experts in their field, these recorded lectures dive deep into the worlds of religion, government, literature, and social justice.
From Abraham and the birth of monotheism to the Holocaust and the creation of modern Israel, the Jewish people's progress through time violates all the laws...
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The Promised Land Series covers the books in the Bible from Exodus to Judges. These books describe events from the birth of Moses to the end of the era of the judges of Israel. In Genesis, God promised Abraham that his descendants would inherit the land of Canaan, so Canaan became known as The Promised Land. Modern Israel and Palestine encompass the majority of Canaan. Abraham's grandson was Jacob, whose name was changed to "Israel" by God. His descendants...
7) The Savior
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The Roman province of Palestine is a bubbling cauldron of discontent. Onto this greater canvas, Luke narrates the miraculous story of the man who changed the world. The Savior is a fresh portrayal of the life of Jesus with dialogue taken directly from the Gospel of Luke. It follows Jesus from his upbringing to his death and resurrection. The project was filmed entirely in Israel and Palestine using local actors, giving it a look and feel of authenticity....
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Have you ever wanted to climb inside a pyramid, or wondered what the top of Mt. Sinai looks like? Well, Stevie is in the land of the Bible to find out! On this trek, Stevie is going to discover the many miracles God performed in the life of Moses as He continued to fulfill His promise to the descendants of Abraham. Journey through the ancient land of Egypt, float on the Nile River, and discover how God used one family to keep a promise designed for...
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Have you ever wanted to float on the Sea of Galilee and see where Jesus grew up and where He performed His miracles? Well, Stevie is in the land of the Bible to find out! We could spend our whole lives reading the Bible and still find amazing new things every day. But for this trek, Stevie is going to come to the end of the one story that flows throughout Scripture. We have seen its many different heroes and villains and discovered even more twists...
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There is treasure hidden in Paul's thirteen letters, but the path to find it is not obvious. Here is a tip: in the Bible, Paul's letters are not sequenced in chronological order. The Bible rarely gives us specific dates about events it addresses, which can be frustrating for modern readers. As an example, this is a very brief timeline of the first four decades of Christianity that is probably correct to within a few years: 27 AD to 30 AD: Ministry...
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This is a beautiful, animated story about the impact of God's grace and of unseen spiritual influences in our daily lives, especially during our participation in the Holy Mass. The story focuses on three characters and their guardian angels, showing how we all have the freedom to choose to do good or evil and showing the consequences of those choices. It reveals the great spiritual power of the sacrament of Confession and the meaning behind each aspect...
12) Faith Under Fire
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The story of a community's struggle with loss and devastation after a former school teacher opens fire during a church service in East Texas. Survivors share their journey of dealing with trauma that few experience. With candor and vulnerability they share about the shock to their faith, pain of loss, forgiveness, revenge and the memories they relive every time there is a public shooting today. They remember the moments four valiant men raced into...
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This documentary traces the origins of the Old Order Amish of America and gives a uniquely personal view of Amish beliefs by former members of the group. Beginning with Luther's ninety-five theses, the program describes the advent of the Reformation, the establishment of a reformed state-sponsored church in Switzerland, and the formation of the breakaway Anabaptist Movement. From its Anabaptist origins, the Amish developed as a unique sub-group under...
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An ancient African proverb imparts wisdom about tackling huge projects: How does one person eat a whole elephant? One bite at a time. Genesis & Job is the first bite of Eyewitness Bible Series in tackling the Old Testament. The most casual reader soon recognizes the majority of the writings of the Old Testament have to do with the history of the Israelites (also known as Hebrews or Jews). Embedded in the Old Testament is a wealth of knowledge about...
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Revelation was likely the last book of the New Testament to be written and was placed last in the New Testament. It was probably written in the 80s or 90s AD by the Apostle John while he was exiled on the Island of Patmos. The apocalyptic imagery in Revelation makes the book difficult to understand and open to a wide variety of interpretations. Some believe the book describes events of John's time, others believe it describes portions of the history...
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James was possibly the first New Testament book written, probably penned in the very late 40s AD. It is generally accepted that the book was written by James, the leader of the Jerusalem Church, also known as James the brother of Jesus. From the very first, some people objected to having James in the New Testament. Martin Luther pushed for its exclusion (as well as some other books) because he thought it crossed some Protestant doctrines. However,...
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Venture with Stevie as he continues his journey through the land of the Bible, this time exploring the reign of King Herod and his search for the real Messiah. As Stevie discovers the real Messiah, he also discusses where he came from and how God would eventually use him to fulfill his promises to the descendants of Abraham. Come along and travel through the ancient land of Israel to solve the mystery and come to better understand God and his ways....
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Everybody knows the story of Santa Claus, but who was the real Santa? To answer that question, Mark Wilson travels not to the North Pole but to Turkey and Italy to uncover the truth behind the legend. Using expert testimonies and new historical and scientific data, historians and archeologists have been able to piece together a portrait of the man who inspired the jolly image. Nicholas, a third-century Christian bishop, stood for truth at a critical...
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Have you ever wondered how big the Sea of Galilee really is, or how hard it would be to climb Mt. Sinai? Have you thought about what Abraham's life was actually like? Well, Stevie is in the land of the Bible to find out! We could spend our whole lives reading the Bible and still find amazing new things every day. But for this trek, Stevie is going to follow one story that flows throughout the whole Scripture. It has many different heroes and villains...
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This book freshly reinterprets some of the oldest and best-known Bible stories and focuses on some of the many miracles that Jesus performed before his crucifixion. Jesus's miracles are endless; from the large harvest of fish to washing the unclean, healing the sick, feeding the poor, and walking on water, Jesus performs feats that draw in believers that he is the Son of God. Unfortunately, it also attracts the attention of nonbelievers, who saddle...
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