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A Friend's Witness | 2:52

Leia shares about going her own way and getting involved with a guy who introduced her to parties and alcohol. She shares how one girl at her school reached out and encouraged her toward a genuine relationship with Christ.

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Searching for Acceptance | 2:03

Kathryn thought drinking and partying would make her cool and popular.  Soon she found herself lying to her family to cover up her illegal actions and destructive lifestyle. 

Rebelling with Alcohol | 2:58

Kourtney shares about her struggle with alcohol and keeping up two different images. After a turning point with leading junior high students, she started to work hard at her relationship with God. Use this real-life story to teach on the topic of courage, integrity, and influence.

Drugs & Seeking Change | 2:59

Katherine shares about her experience in smoking pot but how through the encouragement from her mentor, she realized she needed to change and stand up for what was right. Use this real-life story to teach on the topic of peer pressure, courage, and integrity.

Old Friends vs. New Friends | 2:51

Daniel Juan grew up in a rough neighborhood with rough friends. His friends influenced every choice he made, from the clothes he wore, to his attitude. One day someone invited him to church and he saw a different type of community. After finding faith in Christ, Daniel Juan began to see things differently. His old friends had much less influence on him, and his church friends had more and more. The life change in Daniel Juan’s life caused his old friends to ask him what had changed in his life. He’s been able to share the hope that he now has in God. This story can also be found in Decisions featuring Eric Mason. 

The Only Christian at Home | 1:40

Schelbi reveals the pressure she faces being the only Christian in her household.

The Wrong Crowd | 2:26

Steve always knew his parents wanted him to be the "good kid." He reveals the choice he made to get in involved in the wrong crowd and how sex, drugs, and partying was an easier choice to make.  

Church Life vs. Social Life | 1:27

Elizabeth goes to her church youth group. She also parties when she is not at church. She struggles with the idea that having a relationship with God takes time. For her, drinking is immediate and helps numb worry and pain.

Radical Faith | 3:00

Josiah was inspired to raise money to build a Bible school in Sudan. This idea was too big for him to do alone, so he had to trust in God. There were times when kids made fun of him other times he was discouraged. But other friends have joined in his vision. The passion and growth Josiah has experienced carry them through.

Not a Good Friend | 2:35

Jasmine grew up in church and loved God, but when she met Stacy, she started dealing with peer pressure. In order not to lose her "best friend," Jasmine got into a party and drug life and away from church. After a close call with an overdose, Jasmine decided to get help from a youth pastor and her parents.

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.