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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.

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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.

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.

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.

Double Life | 2:54

Jacob thought he loved God and church until he hit high school. Then he became a party guy, getting into alcohol, drugs and sexual sin. On Sunday, he was in church. On Friday, he was at the parties. And on Saturday, he asks for forgiveness. Jacob continues to struggle with his sin and hopes that he can soon hand over his whole life to God.

Identity Came from Soccer | 2:40

Heather enjoyed her status as a popular soccer player. She was a good athlete, people knew who she was and liked her. But when an injury ended her season, Heather started questioning God. Feeling isolated and alone, she resorted to drinking and partying to fit in.

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.

That Life No More | 3:16

Jose is living proof that love can conquer all. This dramatic real-life story reveals how 20 years ago, Jose assaulted an elderly man and instead of showing scorn, he the man showed Jose unconditional love. Today, Jose is now sharing with others the love that God has for all of us.

Kicking the Habit | 2:30

Brett grew up in a Christian home, but found himself experimenting different drugs like cocaine. He soon began to realize that the drugs don’t satisfy him the way God can.

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. 

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.