Rio Grande Christian Education Resource Center

Hope Lives. Group Publishing, DVD, 2008.

A 5 session group study resource on how God calls us to respond to poverty.  A compelling book and DVD led series with teaching helps will lead your group on a journey of exploration the motivations and issues surrounding how we do and do not respond to poverty. 

Thoughtful Christian Study Materials

Downloadable, concise, single session studies usable in many settings for adult and teen groups. 

Hashing it Out Series. Odyssey Productions, 1997, VHS.

A production of the mostly Roman Catholic, but trying earnestly to be interfaith, Odyssey Channel.  Hashing It Out is an evangelical debate program featuring many important Christian theologians from several denominations, particularly Tony Campolo.  Each program/tape is about 25 minutes long and several address multiple topics.  Topics include:

• Men's Movements
• Feminism and the Family
• Is it okay to lie?
• Is patriotism idolatry?
• Capital Punishment?
• Feminine side of God
• Gun Control
•  Multicultural education
• Hunting?
• Racially responsive corporations
• Is America in moral decline?
• Does America have too many prisoners?

the Intruder. Vision Video, 1994, VHS.

The Barton's happy, comfortable, suburban existence is thrown into chaos when cousin Kevin comes to live with them and everyone's patience and character are tested to the limit by the adventure that unfolds. The young people discover stolen goods stored in a nearby abandoned house. They have to deal with the gang that hid them, the police who want them, and their own consciences. Through it all everyone endures difficulties and grows in ways they never expected. This film helps young people learn to take responsibility for their actions and see the power of forgiveness.  Part of the Youth Adventure series.  58 minutes.

Old Yeller. Walt Disney, 1957, VHS.

This is the vintage Disney film originally released in 1957. The simple, heart-warming story of a boy who bonds with a feisty stray dog in 1860s Texas.  With Old Yeller at his side, Kirk becomes a little man, who in the end must make a decision so heart-breaking that it's one of filmdom's most memorable moments.  84 minutes. 

Countering Pharaoh's Production-Consumption Society Today. LTQ, 2006, DVD.

"It is a journey from slavery to covenant that we keep making over and over again... [because] Pharaoh has immense power always to draw us back into slavery." - Walter Brueggemann

A new study for Progressive Christians. Ideal for Advent and Lent, flexible in format, Countering Pharaoh can be conducted over four or five sessions. The program includes over an hour of video on DVD and a CD-Rom with printable written materials.

• Session One: The Way Out
• Session Two: The Decalogue
• Session Three: Countering Caesar
• Session Four: An Act of Imagination
• Session Five: On Not Doing God Any Favors

Elijah's Story. Dewey, VHS.

A true story of the terrible consequences of shaken baby syndrome.  Produced by the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome, this educational documentary is a good choice for learning about this critical issue.  28 minutes.

Hanged on a Twisted Cross. Vision/Gateway, 1996, VHS.

For those who want a close and intimate portrait of Bonhoeffer. This video follows the life of the martyred theologian as vividly recalled by those closest to him: his friends, family, and students. Included are Bonhoeffer family photographs that have never been shown before. An emotionally wrenching documentary that probes the struggles and motivations of Bonhoeffer in a way that makes one ask anew: "What does it mean to be a Christian in the 20th century world?" B & White.  120 minutes.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Memories and Perspectives. Vision, 1983, VHS.

For those who want a close and intimate portrait of Bonhoeffer. This video follows the life of the martyred theologian as vividly recalled by those closest to him: his friends, family, and students. Included are Bonhoeffer family photographs that have never been shown before. An emotionally wrenching documentary that probes the struggles and motivations of Bonhoeffer in a way that makes one ask anew: "What does it mean to be a Christian in the 20th century world?" Black and White, 90 minutes.  Study Guide Available.

Odessey of Paul. Tobias Communications, VHS.

An eight part Bible study series on the life and ministry of Paul of Tarsus led by Dr. Paul Maier. Includes two VHS tapes and study guide reproducible materials.