Anthem: What is Your Story?

Seven cities. Seven lives. Ordinary people living incredible lives. That is what a new documentary called "Anthem: What is your story?" is all about.

Andrew Morgan and Matt Deuel are part of a movement called Broken Voices. In this documentary, they pack up their families and head out from Atlanta in a beautiful RV - loaned to them by a generous stranger who believed in what these guys were doing! - to capture the voices of ordinary people living incredible lives.

In New Orleans, we meet Jeannie who was called to raise the bar and connect with teenage girls ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. Next we go to Austin and meet Tim who lives a simple, but inspiring life as a gift to the people in his community. In Dallas, Kyle shows us how his life was changed after he started prayer walking the streets in south Dallas.

Russ captures the hearts of high school kids in Plano, TX. It's inspiring to hear from these kids - now that they're adults - and learn how Russ impacted their lives. In St. Louis, we meet Ally and Kelli, two high school friends, who get together with their friends to sell their crafts so that they can buy baby items to donate.

In Chicago, we meet Len, a businessman who talks about his work with Jobs for Life, a program designed to train people who are homeless and jobless how to not only get a job, but also get a life - a life of hope, meaning and love. And finally in Grand Rapids, Jon tells us his story of depression and addiction, how he recovered, and how he's now helping others through heartsupport.com.

The stories are compelling and inspirational. In the end, Andrew reminds us that God is changing the world and we all have a role to play. When he and Matt set out on this road trip, he was asking the question "Does God want to use me?" When he returned, the question transformed into: "Am I willing to follow him?"

Check out the short documentary trailer below. Hear some of these people for yourself. Then get the DVD, hear their stories, be inspired, dream, and then share with others. Not just these stories, but yours too.

What is your story? Will you join God in the dreams he is dreaming for your life?

Comments

[Vicki Howe]

Hi Tamara! Your posting reminds me of an incredible video I just watched about three young men who just took off and went to Uganda with hopes of trying to help end the violence that has been going on for 23 years (I think). Children as young as 7 and 8 years old are being kidnapped and forced into this rebel army. It's horrifying, not only that it's happening, but that we don't hear about it and do something about it. If you have time, watch the video. It's about 36 minutes long, but well worth it.
http://therescue.invisiblechildren.com/en/#/watch/