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Joni and Friends, a new television program hosted by Joni Eareckson Tada, highlights a refreshingly honest approach to people's toughest questions about the goodness of God in a world shattered by pain and suffering. Through dramatic and powerful glimpses into the lives of real people who have endured-- or are still enduring -- heart wrenching trials, Joni and her guests put Scripture to the toughest of tests, showing why God is worth believing and hot to trust him in the worst of times. In this unique program, we meet the exceptional people who inspire Joni Tada, world-famous quadriplegic author and artist. Joni and Friends is a half-hour of riveting images, soul stirring stories, and proof-positive truths from the heart of God's Word which will change your life.
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| 1 | VideoWheels for a Kid's World | The need is tremendous. In developing nations, thousands of children with disabilities urgently need kid-sized wheelchairs. Yet they are in critically short supply. Now God has opened the door for the manufacturing of the new Joni and Friends Regency Pediatric Wheelchair. Travel with our Wheels for the World team to the Dominican Republic to meet Levi and Yasmine – little girls with bright smiles whose lives are touched by God through the gift of wheelchair that, literally, lifts them out of the dirt and allows them to experience a better life. This program is made possible by the generous support of our friends at Regency Lighting. | 5/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoSarah & Lydia: Friends Forever | Sarah Kritikos was lonely. With multiple disabilities and medical issues, she wondered if she would ever have a true friend. Meeting Lydia Abell at a Joni and Friends Family Retreat was the answer to Sarah’s prayer. Lydia doesn’t have a disability, but from the moment she met Sarah, she knew the Lord had formed a bond between them and filled a vacancy in both their hearts. This heartwarming story is reassurance that God knows our heart’s desire, and that every one of His children has a place in the Body of Christ. This program is sponsored in honor of T. Denny Sanford and Anne Michael for their continued love and generosity. | 5/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoCause 4 Life | In many cultures around the world, a baby born with a disability brings fear, and even a perceived curse, to the family. Follow a team of Joni and Friends Cause 4 Life interns as they travel to Uganda to bring the hope of Christ to children affected by disability. You’ll see how their own hearts are touched by the Lord, as the Cause 4 Life team demonstrates Jesus’ love and offers practical help to children affected by disability at the Kampala School for Physically Handicapped. This program was sponsored in Memory of Ben, Joe, Elizabeth, Sam, Hank, & Peter Willis. | 5/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoThe Jennifer Barrick Story: Part 2 | The Barrick family had never known real tragedy, until the night their van was struck head-on by a drunk driver. Every family member sustained injuries, but fifteen-year-old Jennifer’s severe head trauma was life-altering. Emerging from a 5-week coma, she had to re-learn everything, beginning with walking and talking. Yet it was what she could do that amazed everyone around her. Here, you’ll see how God’s Word, hidden in a young woman’s heart, was the beginning of a new life – with a purpose far greater than she or her family had ever imagined. This program is made possible through the generous support of the Brian Boomsma family. | 4/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoThe Jennifer Barrick Story: Part 1 | The Barrick family had never known real tragedy, until the night their van was struck head-on by a drunk driver. Every family member sustained injuries, but fifteen-year-old Jennifer’s severe head trauma was life-altering. Emerging from a 5-week coma, she had to re-learn everything, beginning with walking and talking. Yet it was what she could do that amazed everyone around her. Here, you’ll see how God’s Word, hidden in a young woman’s heart, was the beginning of a new life – with a purpose far greater than she or her family had ever imagined. This program is made possible through the generous support of the Brian Boomsma family. | 4/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoFinding Franklin | Travel with Joni and Friends’ Wheels for the World team to El Salvador, where you’ll meet Franklin, Leonore, and Fernando. Like millions of people with disabilities in developing nations, these three each belong to a family living in poverty. They spend their days alone, lying in a bed or placed somewhere out of the way. For them, the mobility, comfort, and convenience of a wheelchair is an unimaginable dream. But God has paved the way for a miracle. You’ll share in the joy as you see how God uses a wheelchair, carefully and skillfully fitted, to extend His love to the lowliest and the least. This program is made possible by the generous support of our friends Lynn and Gloria Jarvis. | 4/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoHolding Onto Hope | “God, help us,” was the prayer of David and Nancy Guthrie. The words were stated so simply, but felt so deeply, as they struggled with heartbreaking news about Hope, their newborn daughter. Is God there in the midst of life’s most difficult storms? Can any good come from suffering? Here is the story of a couple who has journeyed not once, but twice, through the anguish of loss, and found God to be everything they need to keep them holding onto hope. | 8/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoA Casa for Maria | Maria lives in extreme poverty in Guatemala. Her husband, ashamed of their daughter's disability, abandoned the family, leaving them homeless. When Joni and Friends and our ministry partners in Guatemala met Maria, these words from the Bible came to life: "Suppose a brother or sister [is in need]. If one of you says, 'Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it?" (James 2:15-16). A wheelchair was provided for Maria's daughter, but here was an opportunity to do more—build them a home! See for yourself how the love of Jesus came alive through the gift of a "casa" (home) for Maria. | 8/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoFrom Tragedy to Triumph | Jim and Janet Slaight and their four children were heading off for a long awaited vacation in their van, when the unthinkable happened. This is a story about acceptance – not coping, adjusting, submitting or resigning oneself to problems, but truly accepting that God is in control. A riveting story of tragedy turned to triumph! | 8/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoFor Better or for Worse | In every marriage there is joy and sorrow, victory and disappointment. But here are two couples whose marriages include a spouse with a disability. What’s marriage like for them? Can they love and be loved completely? Can a wheelchair be an asset to their relationship? Can such a couple find intimacy and fulfillment in their marriage? Find out what the Tadas and the Bondis have learned about God’s love and power released through the disability in their lives. | 8/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoAt Heaven's Door | A member of what has been called the Greatest Generation, Dominick Mazza is a decorated B-26 Bomber Crew Chief who, like so many, risked his life regularly as a young man during World War II. Here, he recounts his closest brush with death -- the cold March night he and his crew bailed out as their plane plummeted toward the dark water of the English Channel. Now, at the end of a long and colorful life, he faces death of a different sort. This time, no earthly parachute can save him. You will be inspired by his story of courage and his deep faith in Jesus Christ. | 8/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | VideoI've Got Questions | A person's attitude toward himself has profound influence on his attitude toward God, his family, his friends, and his future. The amazing story of Nick Vujicic, and his ability to live life to its fullest, has a dramatic impact on people all around the world. Almost everyone struggles in some way with their appearance, their abilities, or their faith. This young man's story will cast fresh light on some of the tough questions faced by us all. | 8/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | VideoDetermined to Win | Jean Driscoll calls John 17:4 her life verse: “I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.” Jean was born with spina bifida. She uses a wheelchair for mobility. Yet the work God gave her to do, she does through sports. See how this wheelchair marathon champion, Hall of Famer and Paralympic gold medalist uses her extraordinary talents to share the purpose, hope, and joy found in Christ with disabled people worldwide. | 8/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | VideoGet Busy Living | This is the story of Ron and Bev Huckabee from Texas. It was a discouraged Bev who had emailed Joni, desperately asking for help and explaining that her husband, a former pastor, had sunk into depression after he broke his neck, battled cancer, and wrestled constant infections. Ron had decided to just give up. But hope was on the way! Ron went from a depressed, bedridden quadriplegic, refusing to talk to anyone... to serving as the National Prayer Coordinator for Marketplace Ministries in Dallas, Texas. What changed him? In this episode find out why hope is not only a good thing; it’s the best of things. | 8/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | VideoWhen Robin Prays | Over 50 years ago, when Robin was born with Down syndrome, it was recommended to her parents that she be institutionalized. Her loving family rejected that idea, took her home and raised her right alongside her siblings. Now she inspires all who meet her. A regular attendee and volunteer at Joni and Friends Family Retreats, Robin’s passion for Jesus Christ shines through her words as she speaks to her precious Savior with warmth and devotion. You’ll want to meet Robin too, and see for yourself what happens when Robin prays! | 8/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | VideoEmily's World | Meet Emily Shanahan – intelligent, enthusiastic, and passionate about her faith in Jesus Christ. Emily lives with the physical limitations of cerebral palsy, but there is certainly no limit to what God has accomplished in her life! Enter the world of this determined, yet unselfish, university student, and see how she has enriched the world of those who know her! | 8/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | VideoA Blessed Christmas | Although he battled a variety of challenging conditions late into his 90's, it did not slow down Hugh Martin. Well known as the lyricist who penned “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” for Judy Garland, Hugh re-wrote the words to this beautiful song after he came to Christ. He aptly titled his sacred lyrics, “Have Yourself a Blessed Little Christmas.” Join our host Joni Tada and this gentle, soft spoken legend, as they share the joy and hope of Christmas. | 8/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | VideoMaking Sense of Autism: Part 2 | Part two: Autism is on the rise in America. But its causes remain unknown, and a cure is yet to be found. Common misunderstandings include the notions that children with autism are not able to learn, or that their behavior is simply the result of poor discipline. In Part One, you’ll see these myths dispelled, as you look into the lives of families that include a child with autism. Part Two addresses a crucial question: What is the role of the church in the lives of families affected by autism? Find out what these families need most from the church – as well as the blessings that come from including every person in the body of Christ. 2 DVD's = 28 minutes each Includes study guide Special Features Part 2: Barbara J. Newman, author of Autism and Your Church, offers expert advice on how your church can welcome and include children with autism and their families. | 8/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoA Full House | Although Tom and Melanie Nicklas planned on a large family, having two of their six children born with disabilities was not part of their dream. Looking into this busy household, you’ll see how God has helped them establish a home where love and acceptance are taken to a whole new level. The Nicklas home is indeed, a full house! Full of people, yes – but even more importantly, full of the wisdom, contentment, and joy that only God can give. | 8/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | VideoThe Prison that Set Me Free | The door clangs shut to the outside world in a prison where all life sentences are without parole. All hope is gone…or is it? Meet Warden Burl Cain who is doing what is near impossible: offering hope, redemption and even purpose to lives in the darkest of situations. For many of the inmates living in the penitentiary with the largest life sentence population in America, Angola Prison in Louisiana has become the prison that set them free. | 8/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | VideoJoni and Friends' Family Retreat | For parents of a child with special needs, the extra challenges of daily life can be exhausting. At Joni and Friends' Family Retreat, a volunteer Short Term Missionary is paired with each family, to make sure Mom and Dad get a much needed break. Share a week with four Short Term Missionaries as they step out of their comfort zones and into the world of a child with special needs. Through this unique opportunity for service and friendship, families and volunteers experience God’s love in a whole new way. | 8/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | VideoWhen Disability Hits Home | What happens when disability really hits home – when God hands you a challenge that tests your convictions in practical, heart wrenching ways? Chuck Colson and R.C. Sproul, two of today’s most respected Christian leaders, have each faced the life-changing reality of having a grandchild with severe disability. As you take a rare look into their personal lives, you’ll see how Colson’s grandson Max, and Sproul’s granddaughter Shannon, have brought challenges and blessings to their families. Through these two children, God’s sovereignty, compassion, and tenderness are undeniably displayed. | 8/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | VideoYours for a Song | Renee Bondi, a music teacher with a beautiful singing voice, was young and in love. But a bizarre accident left her paralyzed, with almost no use of her voice. Would she ever sing again? Would her fiancée still love her, much less want to marry her? What can God do with a body so suddenly and seriously disabled? See how His hand upon her life has made her “…confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Phil.1:6). | 8/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 24 | VideoRyan: A Legacy of Hope | The day Ryan Mazza was born, life changed abruptly and completely for his father, Doug. Not only because he had a new son, but because that son was born with severe disfigurement and disability. Questions about Ryan’s suffering, the purpose of his life, and the role of God in all of it, soon drove Doug Mazza to seek answers in the Bible. There he met a God he could trust, even in the midst of pain. Because of his disabled son, Doug Mazza’s life changed course. Here you’ll see how God has used Ryan as a pathway of blessing and hope – not only for his family, but for thousands of people with disabilities all over the world. | 8/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | VideoMaking Sense of Autism: Part 1 | Autism is on the rise. But its causes remain unknown, and a cure is yet to be found. Common misunderstandings include the notions that children with autism are not able to learn, or that their behavior is simply the result of poor discipline. In Part One, you’ll see these myths dispelled, as you look into the lives of families that include a child with autism. Part Two addresses a crucial question: What is the role of the church in the lives of families affected by autism? Find out what these families need most from the church—as well as the blessings that come from including every person in the body of Christ. 2 DVD's = 28 minutes each Includes study guide Special Features Part 1: Dr. Laura Hendrickson, author of Finding Your Child’s Way on the Autism Spectrum, discusses issues of spiritual growth, parenting, and marriage for families that include a child with autism. Part 1 is sponsored in honor of Henry and Dorothy Pfister. | 8/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 26 | VideoNot by Sight | At age fourteen, Brian Bushway’s eyesight deteriorated suddenly, with no obvious cause. In a short time, he became blind. During the ten years that have followed, Brian has faced tough questions and tough challenges. But because of his relationship with Jesus Christ and his desire to serve others, this young man now sees life in a whole new way. | 4/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 27 | VideoA Family for the Fatherless | William and Deborah Hopson are God-honoring parents raising God-honoring children – a high calling in today’s culture. But these two have met an even greater challenge. Of their eight children, six are adopted, some have special needs. God calls His people to care for the fatherless, and this couple has responded to the call! Spend a day with the Hopsons, and you’ll see the joy they’ve found in becoming a family for the fatherless. | 4/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 28 | VideoNo Room for Hate | As a young African American man in the South, Billy Burnett knew scorn and humiliation. Now, he touches countless lives with encouragement and infectious joy. How has he moved beyond bigotry, poverty, fear – and chosen a life of purpose and peace? Here is a joyful story of the victorious power of God at work in a human heart. | 4/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 29 | VideoWheels for the World | A little girl in Peru is unable to walk and suffers from painful sores. A man in El Salvador gets around by pulling himself through the dirt with his hands. But God has delivered a gift! Through the Wheels for the World program of Joni and Friends, these two and thousands like them have received wheelchairs, precious gifts of mobility, comfort, and dignity. As these volunteer teams share the message of salvation through Jesus Christ, lives filled with suffering and despair are transformed into lives of purpose and hope. | 4/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 30 | VideoWhen Life Isn't Fair | Over 30 years ago, Vicky Olivas headed down a secluded alley, in search of the address given her by an employment agency. The terrifying event that followed left her permanently paralyzed. As Vicky revisits the site for the first time since the attack, she shares the miraculous story of her journey from tragedy and bitter despondency into faith, forgiveness, and freedom in Jesus Christ. | 4/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 31 | VideoI'd Rather be in This Wheelchair Knowing Him... | Shortly after the diving accident, which left her a quadriplegic, Joni Eareckson Tada, found herself asking, “How could this be an answer to a prayer for a closer walk with you, God?” Joni did not let her questions drive her away from God; instead, they pushed her deeper into His embrace. The rich insights she has uncovered during the past forty years have sustained her for a lifetime of paralysis, convincing her that she’d rather be in her chair knowing Him, than on her feet without Him. | 4/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 32 | VideoThe Terri Schiavo Story: Part 1 | In this two-part episode, we present the story of Terri Schiavo. Her family’s long and highly emotional struggle to save their daughter’s life eventually came under the harsh glare of a worldwide media spotlight, the US Congress and the office of the President of the United States. The final outcome left us with difficult questions about critical ethical issues. Here, Joni Eareckson Tada and leaders of the Joni and Friends Christian Institute on Disability respond with a Biblical perspective on these life and death questions that affect us all. **You have the right to give instructions about your own health care. You also have the right to name someone else to make health care decisions for you. Read more about the Advance Heath Care Directive. | 3/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 33 | VideoThe Terri Schiavo Story: Part 2 | In this two-part episode, we present the story of Terri Schiavo. Her family’s long and highly emotional struggle to save their daughter’s life eventually came under the harsh glare of a worldwide media spotlight, the US Congress and the office of the President of the United States. The final outcome left us with difficult questions about critical ethical issues. Here, Joni Eareckson Tada and leaders of the Joni and Friends Christian Institute on Disability respond with a Biblical perspective on these life and death questions that affect us all. **You have the right to give instructions about your own health care. You also have the right to name someone else to make health care decisions for you. Read more about the Advance Heath Care Directive. | 3/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 34 | VideoHolly's Heart | Self image and self confidence are issues that everyone wrestles with, especially in a culture that puts great value on physical perfection. So how does Holly Strother respond? Born with spina bifida, she lives with an imperfect body. Yet this engaging young woman chooses to embrace God’s unique design for her. In every part of Holly’s life – personal, academic, and career – her faith, strength and tender heart shine from deep within. | 3/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 35 | VideoLives in the Balance: The Stem Cell Debate | When Laura Dominguez was faced with permanent paralysis from a spinal cord injury, her family’s determination to examine all possibilities for her recovery led them to one of the hottest topics of our time: stem cell research. While this advanced medical technology offers great potential, it also poses some critical ethical questions. Here, Joni Eareckson Tada and Christian professionals in bioethics and medicine present an informative discussion of the biblical perspective on the stem cell debate. | 3/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 36 | VideoAs for Me and My House | “I don’t know what the future holds. Still I know I can trust Your faithfulness.” These lyrics by Christian songwriter Brian Doerksen come from the heart of his own life experience. Brian and his wife Joyce have six children; their two sons have disabilities. Though he wouldn’t have chosen disability for them, he knows his sons are a blessing from God. See how this father’s journey through pain and joy has lead him to a faith that boldly proclaims, “…as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” – Joshua 24:15b | 3/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 37 | VideoKatherine's Smile | Melissa has volunteered to serve as a Short Term Missionary (STM) at a Joni and Friends Family Retreat. At this Christ-centered camp for families who have a member with a disability, an STM is paired with each disabled camper, to assist them throughout the week. Melissa has no formal disability training – just a heart of compassion and the desire to share the love of Christ. When she is paired with nineteen year old Katherine, who is severely autistic and non-verbal, Melissa is faced with unexpected challenges. But God is at work, and hearts connect. You’ll see how His love breaks the barriers of disability. And you’ll see it best in Katherine’s smile! | 3/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 37 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Life changing
These programs will change your life for the better. Joni is such a living example of Jesus Christ. All of the people in these shows are just ordinary people, like you and me, who are doing extraordinary things for God, through the enabling of the Holy Spirit. Bring along a box of kleenix when you watch. I will watch them over and over, as reminders of God's grace and also as a reminder that "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me".
Go ahead and watch, be blessed.
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