Bibles, Books, and Media

OverviewTrue Beauty features a filmed interview with MeLisa Mounsey, a woman who survived an incident that burned over 95 percent of her body. During the interview, Mounsey recalls the painful event. "I can still see it in my mind's eye today," Mounsey...

OverviewWhy Are You So Hard on Yourself? features a short film in which an FBI sketch artist draws how people describe themselves and then how those same people are described by others. Differences in the descriptions are startling. "Often people's views...

OverviewWhere's the Justice? includes a filmed interview with Jasmine Lima-Marin, whose husband, Rene Lima-Marin, served 10 years in prison for a robbery conviction. After rebuilding his life and finding employment, Rene was sent back to prison when it...

OverviewMaking Life's Toughest Decisions features a screening of the award-winning short film The Last Race, the story of a family forced to decide whether to donate the organs of a loved one. "Some decisions simply don't have easy solutions," says...

OverviewStem Cells includes a film featuring a regenerative stem cell procedure as well as an interview with Dr. Christopher Centeno, who performs orthopedic procedures using adult stem cells in both the U.S. and in an offshore clinic. "Over the next 20...

OverviewLow-Cost No-Cost Adventures features a filmed interview with the Abbotts, a family that regularly sets off on family adventures. "You don't have to spend a lot of money to have a great adventure. I think it's more about working out problems as a...

OverviewLove Ya, Mom highlights the transformation women undergo when they take on the role of a mother. Lifetree Café national director Craig Cable explained this Lifetree session is designed to honor the work of mothers while giving participants an...

OverviewHow to Live to 100 features a short film in which centenarians (people who have reached the age of 100) share their secrets for reaching the century mark. "Commonly, aging is seen as a negative thing in today's society," said Lifetree Café...

OverviewHow Does Prayer Work? features filmed interviews with Nathan Matz and Tosha Williams, two people who pray daily, but in very different ways. "I originally thought prayer was about pleading to God like he was a genie in a bottle," says Matz...

OverviewGetting Unstuck explores a proven technique for making difficult life changes. "Most people have something in their lives they'd like to change, but they can't find a way to make the change," said Lifetree Café national director, Craig Cable...

OverviewFaith and Science features a filmed interview with Dr. Francis Collins, a world-renowned geneticist noted for his leadership in directing the human genome project. "For me as a scientist, there are aspects of what we have learned about nature...

OverviewDreams and Nightmares features a filmed interview with Dr. William Moorcroft, author of "Understanding Sleep and Dreaming." In the interview, Moorcroft explains that sleep is critical for our brains to function and dreams are a way for the mind...

OverviewDeclutter Your Life features a filmed interview with Gretchen Rubin, author of the New York Times #1 best-selling book The Happiness Project. "As I've studied happiness, I've been surprised about how much outer order contributes to inner calm,"...

OverviewConcussions features a filmed interview with former NFL tight end Ben Utecht, who suffered five confirmed concussions during his career. "My concussions, as they continued to happen, had a greater and greater impact on my personality," Utecht...

OverviewCan God Love a Mess Like Me? features a filmed interview with William Paul Young, author of The Shack and Cross Roads. The Shack has sold over 20 million copies, though Young never intended to publish it. "I wrote it to communicate to my kids...

OverviewBlowing the Whistle on Abuse includes a film of a young woman who was abused by her father for 11 years. "My dad started sexually abusing me when I was 5. I didn't know what it was, but I knew it felt wrong because he told me not to tell mom. I...

OverviewAn Immigrant in the Sanctuary features a filmed interview with Rev. Mike Morran, whose church offered sanctuary to Arturo Hernandez Garcia, an undocumented immigrant. Garcia moved into the church basement knowing he faced immediate deportation...

OverviewThis episode features a filmed interview with Former Ethiopian prime minister Tamrat Layne as he discusses his encounter with God. After serving as prime minister, Layne was convicted of corruption charges and served 12 years in prison. During...

OverviewA Reason to Live explores hope and life's purpose through the life story of Rwandan John Gasangwa. "John Gasangwa survived the horrors of starvation and war in part because he made a promise: If he finished his education, he'd serve his people,"...

OverviewA Father's Power features a filmed interview with former gang member and current father Mark DeEsparza. "I can't recall a time I was really engaged or active with my father," says DeEsparza. "I watched other children spending time with their...

OverviewThe Heroin Addict Next Door features a filmed interview with Rocky Romano, a former heroin addict. During the interview, Romano explains that his downward spiral began with alcohol and grew worse from there. "By the time you know you're in...

OverviewWho Was Jesus—Really? features a filmed interview with Greg Stier, author of Outbreak, and Rick Lawrence, author of The Jesus-Centered Life. Both men share their insights about the historical Jesus and what influenced their conclusions about the...

OverviewHow to Spot a Liar features an exclusive filmed interview with FBI counterintelligence officer John Schafer. As a behavioral analyst for the FBI's National Security Division, Schafer developed deception-detection techniques that are now widely...

OverviewIntimacy Anorexia features a filmed interview with Dr. Douglas Weiss, a licensed psychologist and an expert in the field of Intimacy Anorexia. Weiss explains Intimacy Anorexia is the intentional withholding of emotional, spiritual, and sexual...

OverviewBy Thom and Joani Schultz and Group's Amazing Team of Creators Now you can do more than just teach—you can reach. Like the book of Proverbs is jampacked with short nuggets of wisdom, this practical little book shares a wealth of knowledge on how...

OverviewDisciple-making begins here. So get ready to embark on a life-changing relational experience to grow closer to Jesus and each other. Just like Jesus, you'll immerse people in unforgettable experiences and thought-provoking conversations when you...

OverviewBeing a friend of God changes everything... With this devotional book, you're about to embark on a friendship adventure with Jesus that'll transform you from the inside out. That's because this Bible study workbook helps you draw close to his...

OverviewBy Dwayne Moore Experience deep, authentic worship... Sometimes worship feels like it's on autopilot. Pure Praise: A Heart-Focused Bible Study on Worship is a nine-week study that inspires new passion and understanding of what genuine worship...

OverviewNearly 4,000 churches close every year. Why—and can it be stopped? Director Thom Schultz set out on a journey to uncover why churches—once the heart and soul of their communities—are now shrinking in both size and influence. What he discovered in...

OverviewThese pocket-sized cards are the perfect reminder to create God Space in our lives every day! Each card describes the characteristics of God Space and includes descriptions of the six "practices" of God Space. These durable, laminated cards will...

OverviewUse this guided conversation to lead a safe, respectful, discussion about what may be the hottest issue facing your church: Homosexuality. Designed for any size group, from a church board meeting to an adult class to a congregation-wide forum,...

OverviewBy Josh Packard, Ph.D. The reality of the exodus from church is bigger than you feared... and starting much closer to home. That's what sociologist and author Josh Packard has confirmed in his just-released report, Exodus of the Religious Dones...

OverviewBy Josh Packard, Ph.D. and Ashleigh Hope They're called The Dones. After devoting a lifetime to their churches, they're walking away. Why? Sociologists Josh Packard and Ashleigh Hope's church development book reveals the results of a...

OverviewReward your volunteers and staff with these fun and easy-to-use certificates of appreciation. With 13 different certificates to choose from, you will find just the right one for each person. Every design can be personalized (editable PDF) and you...

OverviewMotherhood is a gift... but sometimes it's hard! Our children warm and captivate our hearts, but they also break stuff. And stretch our patience. And test our resolve. This devotional visits these challenges of momhood while also providing you...

OverviewIs your women's ministry in need of refreshment? Perhaps a remodel? Or even a complete redesign? Or maybe you're just getting started. No matter where you are in ministry, this resource will move you toward success. This workbook will guide you,...