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Stole to Fit In | 2:31

Zac tried different ways to be accepted by others, but he wasn't good at sports and didn't have the money for nice clothes. He started shoplifting to be able to have nice things for himself. Then he tried to make friends by giving away what he stole. When a popular football player reached out to Zac to invite him to church, Zac felt accepted. He found acceptance and love in the youth group and realized that was a reflection of God's love.

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Disciple-making Prayer | 1:58

Kenny and some others in his Christian club at school decided they would go on a prayer walk through the halls, seeking to minister to students through prayer. Kenny, a relatively new Christ-follower, was nervous about what other students would think because they knew who he was before Christ. Prayer not only gave him boldness to go on the prayer walk, but through prayer he was able to minister to another student in the hall. This story can also be found in Prayer featuring Francis Chan. 

Comparing Self To Others | 2:06

Kelton realizes that comparing himself to other teens has destroyed his ability to think and act for himself. We need to be the person God wants us to be, and not focus on the rest.

Real Temptations for Sexual Activity | 2:57

In this real-life story, Amanda shares candidly about her temptations to hook up with guys and engage in sexual activity. Amanda's desire to change and be held accountable has helped her from going back to the person she once was. Use this clip to teach on the topic of sex and purity.

The Void in Happiness | 2:08

In this real-life story, Javier shares about growing up with a lot of insecurities. Eventually, he looked to the world to fill the void of happiness and led a life consumed by friends' approval, girls, money, sex, and drinking.

Finding Salvation at a New School | 2:35

In this real-life story, Herman reveals his pressure to make it to the NFL to support his family. He struggled with the temptation to have girls, fame, and money. But shares how he found salvation instead and it was far better than anything he could imagine.

Faith at School | 3:28

Zachary was a Christian, but he really wasn't doing anything to make his faith real. After he began to read his Bible and pray daily, he grew closer to the Lord. When he started bringing his Bible to school, he got the opportunity to share his faith with classmates. This story is from "Awaken" Youth Bible study, featuring D.A. Horton.

Misplaced Identity | 3:01

Though Ebony identified as a Christian, she sought fulfillment and identity in boys. She justified inappropriate behavior with the thought, "at least I'm not having sex." After hearing a sermon at church, Ebony was convicted of sin she'd been walking in and now finds her identity in Christ. This real-life story is from "Awaken" youth Bible study, featuring D.A. Horton.

Service and the Gospel | 2:53

A wildfire devastated Isaac's town. Many of his friends lost their homes. In the wake of the fire, Isaac found ways to serve his community. Through his service, he gained a new understanding of his faith and what it means to follow Christ. This real-life story is from "Awaken" youth Bible study, featuring D.A. Horton.

Bringing Mission Home | 2:41

For Emma, what started as a mission trip to Nicaragua resulted in a renewed passion for ministry at home. She realized that while the people at home were physically wealthy, they were just as spiritually poor as those in Nicaragua. Emma chose to transfer from her Christian school to a public school so that she could share the gospel. This real-life story is featured in the Life on Mission Bible study with David Platt and DA Horton.

On Mission at School | 2:18

Miranda was challenged by her pastor to read her Bible at school. This simple act opened doors for her to share her faith with her classmates. Miranda's story shows how God uses simple acts of obedience to open doors for the gospel. This story was featured in Life on Mission with David Platt and DA Horton.