Archive for the 'Videos' Category

30
Oct
08

Immediate action needed – San Francisco’s Proposition K (decriminalizing prostitution)

The UNDERGROUND
Undercover video from suspected place of trafficking in San Francisco. (Not for Sale Campaign)

IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED –
SF’s PROPOSITION K

BACKGROUND:

Not For Sale is against all forms of slavery: Anywhere and everywhere in the world. It is for this reason that we are deeply concerned that San Francisco (Full Disclosure: where we are based) is on the verge of passing Proposition K.

At first blush Prop K’s language appears to be an attempt to decriminalize prostitution; the terrible truth hidden within Prop K is that it would:

  • (1) severely hinder –if not completely stop- local law enforcement’s ability to investigate and prosecute crimes of trafficking and slavery, by making it illegal for police to garner funds to investigate crimes of trafficking.
  • And (2) de-fund programs that assist survivors, women and children, exiting the sex industry.

The measure directs the San Francisco Police Department and the District Attorney’s office to refuse to enforce the State of California’s prostitution laws. These sections include the laws used to investigate and prosecute traffickers and those involved in exploiting children. Non-enforcement of these laws would send an invitation out to pimps, traffickers, and johns.

According to San Francisco’s District Attorney Kamala Harris, Prop K, “would expressly bar the investigation and prosecution of human trafficking crimes. Human trafficking is a serious problem in San Francisco. Many people in the commercial sex trade have been trafficked and forced to participate in commercial sex. This measure would attempt to provide safe harbor to their traffickers.” (italics added)

09
Oct
08

Frühstück in Wroclaw with Martijn

Frühstück had a concert at Szepty club when I was visiting Wroclaw.  I’ve known Martijn and Ellen (Dutch) for over 10 years now. They are Dutch and have been faithfully spreading the Good News amongst the Poles for over a decade.  They are awesome, really cool and I love them.  No nonsense kind of people, just caring for those who are searching, and gathering them at theRock church.

the coolest pastor in town

the crowd

glory

beauty of music

08
Oct
08

Call + Response Screening Premier!

On May 15th, I met with the producers of a film called “Call & Response – Concert to End Slavery.” It’s part concert, part documentary film that dissects the modern day slave trade. I viewed the film with them and a hand full of friends. After the viewing, it turned into a prayer meeting. We prayed for protection for the director and his wife (who was also there), the producers, and that the film would make a major impact on those who view it.

It was a very inspiring time for me. I applaud them and their efforts. My heart is 100% behind them, believing they have heard the heart beat of heaven and they are trying to do something to stop human trafficking.

Watch the premier of Call + Response, and help Not For Sale build a Health Clinic in Thailand!

Not For Sale has teamed up with Call + Response to make a difference in the lives of exploited kids! At the end of every screening premier, the audience will have an immediate opportunity to RESPOND with a $5 text message donation — ALL of which will go to support Not For Sale’s own Kru Nam and her work at Buddies Along the Roadside in Thailand. Click HERE to learn more about Kru Nam and our exciting goals for the clinic!

You’ll also be one of the FIRST to see Cornel West, Madeleine Albright, Daryl Hannah, Julia Ormond, Ashley Judd, Nicholas Kristof, David Batstone and many other prominent political and cultural figures come together on the silver screen as they reveal the realities of human trafficking in our modern world.

Performances from Grammy-winning and critically acclaimed artists including Moby, Natasha Bedingfield, Cold War Kids, Matisyahu, Imogen Heap, Talib Kweli, Five For Fighting, Switchfoot, members of Nickel Creek and Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers, and Rocco Deluca respond to the heart-wrenching realities with passionate musical stylings in a concert unlike any you’ve ever seen.

The film opens NATIONALLY on October 10th and will premier the following week throughout US major cities…

ATLANTA, AUSTIN, DALLAS, SAN FRANCISCO, BOSTON, CHICAGO, DENVER, LOS ANGELES, MINNEAPOLIS, NASHVILLE, NEW YORK, ORANGE COUNTY, PORTLAND, REDWOOD CITY, SAN DIEGO, SAN JOSE, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON DC

Be one of the first to join the Call: Purchase your tickets TODAY!

30
Sep
08

Flying to Poland in 10 hours!

In ten hours my family and I are flying to Wroclaw (Vro-tslav), Poland.  My wife I grew up there and I have lived there for four years.  We will be participating in the 25th anniversary of a Catholic Charismatic fellowship Iwona helped start and lead.  I will also be shooting a documentary there as well as doing research for a future film I would like to produce/direct on the issue of human-trafficking of Eastern European women.

Watch this three-minute video about Wroclaw. It’s a beautiful city!

14
Sep
08

Who will stand for truth?

You have to watch this video by Grassroots Films. It’s awesome!

this election day

everything you hold sacred

will need your vote

vote your conscience

Biden and Pelosi, both Catholics, were asked about their stand on the issue of life at conception during recent TV interviews. Their answers which did not align with the teaching of the Catholic church, prompted a response from US Catholic bishops by publishing Fact sheet on pro-life and Church teaching on abortion.

KC bishops on moral responsibility and voting

“Never forget that everything Hitler did in Germany was legal”

Martin Luther King, Jr.

31
Aug
08

My soul is provoked

This morning, I directed the media at IHOP while Lou Engle shared his testimony and some dreams about the next TheCall meeting in San Diego this November 1st. I was so provoked, I couldn’t help but cry and pray. He petitioned us to go on a 40-day fast for the state of California starting September 24.

When I returned home, I listened to a Delirious? album named “The Mission Bell”. Their song named “Take Off My Shoes” really ministered to me. I am amazed why Jesus would want to wash my feet.

Take Off My Shoes

I’ll take off my shoes, I’m coming in,
Untie this rope, I’m staying with him,
Love of my life, I’ll live and die,
Just for the moments for my king and I.

Why did you call, why did you wait,
For someone so guilty, someone so fake.
There are no words for my beautiful song,
Now I’m in the arms of my beautiful one.

Hold me, blow all the pride from my bones, with your fire.
Hold me, breathe on this heart made of stone, keep it pure.
Hold me, saviour of heaven and earth, King forever.
Hold me, love of my life lead me on, Through the fire, lead me on…

I’ll take off this crown and fall at your feet,
The secret of joy are the moments we meet.
How could a man with all of your fame,
Pull me from darkness and call me by name.

So hold me today, as I carry your cross,
Into the desert to find who is lost.
Look at my hands, they’re still full of faith,
God keep them clean till we finish the race.

Written by Delirious? ©2005 Curious? Music UK

19
Aug
08

Raccoon visitation

When my family and I were driving back to Kansas City, we stopped by a gas station and were welcomed by a large family of raccoons.  I ran inside to see what I could buy them.  I came out with 8 packs of donuts.  They rushed me as I started to distribute them outside the van.  After the second pack of donuts was gone, I began feeling a little uneasy with over a dozen wild raccoons all around my legs, putting their front paws on me as they stood on their hind legs begging for more. I then got in our van and videoed as we finished giving them the rest of the 50 donuts! Here is the video clip.

16
Aug
08

TheCall DC – Racial healing prayer / Passerby view

TheCall DC 2008 – Racial healing prayer

TheCall DC 2008 – Passerby view

16
Aug
08

TheCall DC 2008 – IHOP’s CEC kids praying and dancing videos

TheCall DC 2008 – IHOP’s CEC kids praying to end abortion

TheCall DC 2008 – Children dancing with Lou Engle at the end

16
Aug
08

TheCall DC 2008 – Praying for Christian Media / Ending minutes

TheCall DC 2008 – Praying for Christian Media to raise up

TheCall DC 2008 – Ending minutes