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Shoplifting Issues | 2:37

Rodney shares about getting involved int he wrong crowd to be popular and how no one knew he was a Christian. He shares about getting hung up in shoplifting and the serious consequence that led to. Use this real-life story to teach on the topic of integrity, courage, and peer pressure.

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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.

Accepted By God | 3:26

After being bullied at school, Liza became angry at God. In an attempt to be accepted, she immersed herself in a group of friends that drew her further away from God. Yet even when Liza felt like God had given up on her and that she was too far gone to be found by him, she learned that He still had a plan for her life. This real-life story originally appeared in Dream Big with Jennie Allen.

I'm Good Enough | 2:31

Andrew was a good kid who followed all the rules and didn’t really see the need for a personal relationship with Jesus. He saw all his friends doing “bad” things and thought they needed help, but not him.

Feeling Broken | 2:45

After being persuaded into having sex with her boyfriend, Ali fears that she has become the type of person she never wanted to be.

Picked On For No Reason | 2:29

Matt is on the tennis team but feels like he is always being picked on by his teammates for no reason at all. Matt feels like quitting and his school work has suffered. He wishes for a day when he will fit in.

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. 

Suspended | 2:09

Wesley just wanted to be accepted. He changed his clothing and actions each time he tried to fit into a new group. The skater crowd he found smoked pot, so Wesley smoked pot. But he was caught with the drug and suspended from school. Wesley shares how it's difficult to overcome his reputation even though he has cleaned up his actions.

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.

Anything for Popularity | 2:53

Lauren and her friends thought the best way to be popular was to get wasted at parties and look good at it. She thought that by going to church, that made up for her poor decisions during the week. After hitting a low point, she turned to God and looked for love from Him. She realizes how God was always there even when she had gone off in her own direction.

Acceptance, Drugs & Following God | 3:12

Ryan shares about the desire to be accepted by anyone and as a result, getting heavily involved in drugs. After seeking God, he quit using drugs and started being held accountable by Christian friends. Use this real-life story to teach on the topic of courage, temptation, or peer pressure.