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An Abusive Father is not the Heavenly One | 2:24

Courtney’s father was verbally abusive and told her that she should have been aborted. She felt worthless and fell into the party scene, looking for anything that would make her feel better. She heard people talk about God as a Father, but wondered how God could be a loving father when her father was so terrible.

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The Consequences of Sin | 2:39

Daniel’s father was abusive, so Daniel decided to work out and become strong so he could fight his dad, but his hatred led to parties, drugs, and sex.Jesus has redeemed him, but he worries about the lasting negative influence he left on his brothers.

Living with an Abusive Father | 1:33

At 15, Justin is left with the decision to continue his destructive life living with his verbally abusive father or turn a new leaf in this dramatic real-life story.

Loyal Friend | 2:47

When Beth was abused by her own brother, she felt alone and afraid. She kept this secret and it tore her apart. Bethany finally confessed her pain to a leader at church camp and they told her parents. She was able to continue healing through the presence and encouragement of her friend, Bethany.

Harboring Hidden Sin | 2:47

Alex grew up in church, but as he got older, he got into online porn. It progressed into something all-consuming. He knew his behavior was wrong, but justified it by comparing it to things that, in his mind, were much worse. He kept going to church like nothing was going on, but would look at pornography as soon as he got home. Feelings of guilt and the weight associated with his sin laid on him. He was frightened of letting anyone know about his struggle, fearing what they would think of him. However, when he did finally share his struggle with other believers, he felt a weight lifted. This story can also be found in Decisions featuring Eric Mason. 

Bullied by Christians | 2:27

Tyler got bullied at school and at Church Camp by the “Christian” kids. He hated Christians because of how they treated him, so he decided to become an atheist. Eventually, his mom made him go to a different church where the kids were much kinder, and he learned to trust in Christ.

Transformed Life | 1:55

Fallyn was born into a rough family, abusive in every aspect, and a father who was in and out of prison. After her mother’s death, she was put in foster care for three years. At age 12, Fallyn was adopted into a loving Christian home. She started going to church with them for the first time. In a Bible study with her youth group, she read Romans 12:2 and realized that the pattern of her life, all of her relationships, were conformed to the world, that she needed Christ to transform her life. This story can also be found in Decisions featuring Eric Mason. 

Drugs Couldn't fill the Void | 1:31

Tony lost his father when he was young. This video illustration reveals how he started drinking alcohol and selling drugs to meet his "needs." He soon realized that drugs could not fill his emptiness.

Sex for Love | 2:12

When Ashley's parents divorced, she felt alone and unloved.  Ashley began having sex trying to find the love that was missing in her broken home. Her misguided search for love through sex was a vicious cycle of feeling needed and heartache.

The Turmoil of Abuse | 1:25

Chang struggles with anger towards his parents who abused him until he was 16 years old. He reveals the inner turmoil between standing up for himself and also respecting his elders because he is a teenager. Use this real-life video illustration as a discussion starter with your youth about difficult issues.

Trapped in an Abusive Relationship | 0:59

Abby reveals how she was once in a physically abusive relationship and was scared to tell anyone. She finally ended the relationship but had to learn a hard lesson in the process.