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Joy Whitlock - God and a Girl | 1:59

Singer/Songwriter, Joy Whitlock, shares her struggles growing up as a pastor's kid and overcoming conflict with her family and herself. The many Sunday School stories of her youth only became real for her after sitting in a movie theater watching the Passion of the Christ. Through her album God and a Girl, Joy uses her musical talents and her life experiences to help others who are facing similar trials.

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Party Life | 2:54

Jamie's home life was troubled. An absent father and an alcoholic mother left Jamie and her brother on their own. She started making bad choices to fit in with the party crowd. But then she met a friend, Sarah, who invited her to church. Her relationship with Christ helped her to make better decisions about her friends and actions.

The Wrong Role Model | 2:54

After his father died, Josiah looked to his brother for direction. But his brother led him down a path of drugs and alcohol to numb their grief. He refused to go to church until a friend invited him to church camp. That's where he gave his life to God. But after a bad break up with a girlfriend, Josiah turned back to alcohol. And again, his Christian friends pointed him back to God.

Pass It On | 3:04

Growing up on the streets of Queens, Craig developed an interest in hip hop music. This inspirational video illustration reveals how he has opened his own recording studio to provide an atmosphere for teenagers to express their faith through music.

Redeemed | 3:40

Nijalon grew up in a rough neighborhood and sold drugs to pay the rent. He felt compelled to go on a mission trip after a teacher at school shared a video. As soon as Nijalon got back from the trip, he resumed selling drugs and was caught. When word got to his teacher, she and the community rallied around Nijalon and told him that God had more for him than selling drugs. Nijalon placed his faith in Christ, and he now sees that he has been redeemed in order to reach his community. This story can also be found in Decisions featuring Eric Mason. 

Purpose in a Tree | 3:09

Curtis has had a rough life. His mother died, his girlfriend left him, and dad kicked him out of the house. Curtis knew that there was more to life. One day he was struck with the design and purpose God placed in a tree and learned how much more valuable is to God

Singled Out | 2:08

Bud reveals how hard it's been to deal with being made fun of by his classmates. He wishes he didn't have to be so singled out for a good laugh.

MercyMe: Finding God's Purpose | 2:28

As a singer/songwriter Bart Millard, struggled to find purpose after his father's death. Following God's lead, he started the worship band, MercyMe. The band's award-winning song “I Can Only Imagine” can be heard across the country on both secular and Christian radio stations.

Felt Like an Orphan | 2:26

Autumn was taken away from her parents because of their drug use. She and her brother were devastated to be put into foster care. She was bullied, rejected and felt out of place. She became “that kid” that people thought she was. In her third foster home, she started going to church and realized where she belonged.

Turned to the Drug Crowd | 3:46

Jared grew up in church, but he fell away as a teen. He found acceptance with the drug crowd and got deeper into drugs, stealing and violence. He was arrested, went to jail and thought his life was over. But as soon as he got out he was back into trouble. He hit bottom after he was violently attacked. He hesitantly turned to God and found forgiveness and grace.

Would God Forgive? | 3:08

Keaton was abandoned by his mother and rejected by the kids in school. He struggled with depression and searched for happiness and acceptance in drugs and sex. He thought God could never love or forgive him for the mistakes he made. He met up with an old friend who led him to the healing and forgiveness of Jesus Christ.