5 Books and 5 Movies I Recommend...

BOOKS

It's (Not That) Complicated by Anna Sofia and Elizabeth Botkin

(I recommend girls read this with or after their parents, so they can discuss the content and the parent can let them know what their personal standards are in this area.)

 

"Ever been confused about friendships with boys? How to handle crushes? How friendly is too friendly? How close is too close? What to do when a guy is being way too friendly? What guys think about all this? What it means to be a "sister, in all purity"? Guy-girl relationships have always been complicated, but perhaps never more so than today. It's (Not That) Complicated is a humorous, hopeful, and deeply thought-provoking new look at guy-girl relationships in our times. Dealing practically with such complications as online interaction, Hollywood expectations, undefined relationships, and unrequited love, the Botkin sisters offer enduring biblical principles that can make it all much simpler."

So Much More by Anna Sofia and Elizabeth Botkin

 

"The Botkin sisters focus on how young women can rise above their God-hating culture and change it for the better. Within the pages of this book, discover practical, biblical solutions for the young woman who wants to do so much more than just 'survive' in a savagely feministic, anti-Christian culture. So Much More shows how Christian girls can wage war with the world and win."

Joyfully at Home by Jasmine Baucham 

"We know that the chief purpose and end of man is “to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.” But how does this calling apply to daughters living at home? And how do daughters and parents explain that application to their extended families, pastors, and loved ones?

Jasmine Baucham, the oldest daughter of Christian speaker, author, and church elder Dr. Voddie Baucham, answers these important questions in her brand-new book, Joyfully at Home."

Do Hard Things by Alex and Brett Harris 

 

"Written when they were 18 years old, Do Hard Things is the Harris twins' revolutionary message in its purest and most compelling form, giving readers a tangible glimpse of what is possible for teens who actively resist cultural lies that limit their potential.

Combating the idea of adolescence as a vacation from responsibility, the authors weave together biblical insights, history, and modern examples to redefine the teen years as the launching pad of life and map a clear trajectory for long-term fulfillment and eternal impact."

Start Here by Alex and Brett Harris

 

"You want to do hard things. But you don't know where to start.

You are changing the world around you.But you are tired and burned out.

You feel called to do the extraordinary for God.But you feel stuck in the ordinary.

Are you ready to take the next step and blast past mediocrity for the glory of God?

Start here."

MOVIES

Captivated - Produced by Phillip Telfer and Colin Gunn

 

"Everywhere we go we are surrounded by screens.
Have we entered a techno utopia or a virtual prison?

Should we be celebrating unreservedly
or should we be cautious and skeptical?

Is it the greatest leap in productivity
or the biggest setback from the things most meaningful in life?

Has today's connectivity drawn us closer to one another
or strangely more disjointed?

Is our social experience richer and deeper
or more shallow and artificial?

Is it all of these things or none of them?

Discover insightful answers to these questions from media experts, church leaders, and inspiring individuals and families from across the country.

Most importantly you'll discover how God's word addresses the  unique media challenges we face today."

IndoctriNation - Produced by Colin Gunn 

(This film should be previewed by parents before children watch due to graphic clips and stories.)

 

"Driving an old school bus, Colin and family travel across America, asking questions about the origins and social impact of America's public education system. Colin asks:

• Who established the American Public Schools system?
• Are my kids physically and morally safe in the schools?
• Are the public schools religiously neutral?
• Shouldn't Christian kids be “salt and light” in the Schools?
• Can the public school system be fixed or redeemed?

 Featuring compelling interviews with teachers, administrators, parents, and other whistleblowers, this film is part documentary, part testimonial, and totally captivating. Above all it is both an encouragement and challenge to the millions of Christians who need to know what God's Word says about the discipleship and training of the next generation. You will want to give this DVD to every parent you know."

Divided - Produced by Philip Leclerc

  

"DIVIDED follows young Christian filmmaker Philip Leclerc on a revealing journey as he seeks answers to what has led his generation away from the church. Traveling across the country conducting research and interviewing church kids, youth ministry experts, evangelists, statisticians, social commentators, and pastors, Philip discovers the shockingly sinister roots of modern, age-segregated church programs, and the equally shocking evidence that the pattern in the Bible for training future generations is at odds with modern church practices."

The next two are both produced by Sherwood Pictures. Click on the titles to read a bit about the movie and watch a short trailer. (I would also strongly recommend Fireproof which you will find on this site. It should be previewed by parents to ensure they want to expose their child to the content. It deals with a broken marriage that goes through much hardship before it is restored by God's grace in their lives.)

Facing the Giants

 

Courageous

(This one also has some scary scenes. Should be previewed before younger children watch.)