Below is a list of discussion guides that can be downloaded for use in discussion groups.
Some films are available on DVD others still playing in cinemas. This page is updated with new material every month, so check back here regularly.
 Prince Caspian - NEW!
This study guide will help you discuss some of the major themes of Prince Caspian.
How do we deal with jealousy and pride? What do grace and mercy look like, especially when one wants revenge? And what does it mean to have the faith of a child?
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 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - NEW!
Indiana Jones first cracked his whip in 1981, with Raiders of the Lost Ark. Almost three decades later, he's back at it in The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. "Same old, same old," he mutters at one poiont in the film. He's right. More of the same careening car chases, creepy bugs, stereotypical baddies, wise cracks in the face of death, even the same love interest from 27 years ago. And another supernatural artifact at the center of it all.
This guide will help you consider some of the themes of Indiana Jones, such as knowledge, mystery, and nostalgia.
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 Iron Man - NEW!
Although Iron Man is a B-list Marvel Comics character, there is nothing B-list about this summer blockbuster and, in fact, it might even have a hint of conscience.
This guide will help you consider some of the themes of Iron Man: penitence, purpose, and power.
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 The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep
NEW!
Angus MacMorrow has some growing up to do. To help him along the way, he finds a most unique mentor—The Loch Ness Monster. Adventure, friendship, and hope come to life in The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep.
A new biblical discussion guide for the family explores sea monsters in the Bible, the nature of fear, the bitter-sweetness of grief, and the benefits of loyalty in this new film out on DVD in July.
Scripture: Psalm 47; Psalm 96; 2 Chronicles 20:18; Proverbs 3:7, 14:27, 15:16, 29:25; Ecclesiastes 12:13; 1 Samuel 20
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 Lars and the Real Girl
A tender-hearted film about community, compassion and love, this film encourages us to look beyond the surface when we are dealing with
people.
Download Lars and the Real Girl discussion starter
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 Cloverfield
A gigantic monster attacks Manhattan with scenes eerily similar to 9/11. If your life was hanging in the balance, what would you consider important?
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 Juno
A film about coming to terms with identity and good things coming out of seemingly hopeless situations.
Examines (Genesis 45:4-8; Romans 8:28)
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 Michael Clayton
A film about noble intentions and small compromises that consume idealism and resolve. Who can help out when life seems to take a turn for the worst?
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 As It Is In Heaven
The nature of community is examined in this film about a brilliant musician who inspires a choir to find their unique voices.
Download As It Is In Heaven discussion starter |
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 The Golden Compass
A film that got mainstream media talking about it's aetheist worldview. Discuss the books and film in light of the controversy.
Examine (1 & 2 Timothy, Titus)
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 Amazing Grace
Wilberforce helped spark change that affected world history and social justice for good. A discussion starter about faith and action.
Examine Matthew 6:5-7
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 The Namesake
A film about embracing culture and familial differences, The Namesake is a journey of discovery for a man caught between two worlds.
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 Sunshine
What is the relationship of science and faith? What does faith tell us (or not tell us) about science? What does science tell us (or not tell us) about faith?
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 Bridge to Terabithia
Can imagination inform faith? A discussion guide about storytelling, the human spirit and imagination.
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 Freedom Writers
Erin Gruwell is a gifted educator whose compassion and teaching about tolerance tranformed the lives of the children she taught. A discussion guide about compassion, tolerance and the nature of gifts.
Examine Galations 5:22
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Spiderman 3
What do you do when adulation turns
to pride and you spin a web of sin that affects those
around you.
Examine Proverbs 16: 18, Romans 6:
16 & 23.
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Spiderman 3
discussion guide
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 Children
of Men
Into a future world without hope comes
a child who represents a new beginning for a dying society.
Examine Genesis 1:26, Matthew 1:18
- 2:18, Luke 2: 1-20
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of Men discussion guide
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 Flightplan
How hard would you fight for the
ones you love? What attitude does God have for the lost?
Examine Luke 15 and Hebrews 11: 1
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Flightplan
discussion guide
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 Rent
Rent’s characters ask a question
we have all asked ourselves. What is life really? What
gives it meaning? How do we measure the lives we have
lead, are leading, will lead?
Examine John 13:34-35
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Rent
discussion guide
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 Super
Size Me
Morgon Spurlock puts his body on the
line to prove a point. How as Christians do we sacrifice
what we have and need for the cause of the Kingdom of
God?
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Size Me discussion guide
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 Superheroes
Why do you think people desire these
superhero myths with powerful, enduring beings? How
do choices shape character? If choices shape character,
how does that affect culture? These studies look at
why the world needs superheroes and what they embody
in culture.
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