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3655 Walter Terrell (PG) (Alcoholism, Neglect, Evangelism) Walter’s mother remarried when he was five years old. Walter witnessed his step-father abuse his mother and eventually Walter as well. After being introduced to tobacco and alcohol at an early age, Walter develops his own addictions and fights the rage to hurt those who have hurt him. God used a praying grandmother and an invitation to a Christian Christmas production to show him that he does have a choice between heaven and hell. After he surrenders his life to Christ, he forgives his step-father and begins a ministry to youth around the world.

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3654 Ron Lindner Classic (Alcohol Addiction, Fame, Fisherman of Men) Ron Lindner realizes the American Dream. Wealth, a home in the countryside, and a career doing what he loves. But true happiness doesn’t come until he finds peace through Jesus Christ.

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3653 Johnny Hudson Jr. Classic (Disability, Suicidal, Rebellion, Overcoming) Born without arms and with only one leg, Johnny Hudson, Jr. grew bitter and filled with self-hatred. Then, he learned that everyone has a special purpose and reason to live, even those who seem weak and insignificant.

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3652 Christopher Replogle Part 2 (Anger, Substance Abuse, Pride) Christopher was a top gunner in the Marines, who turned into a high-stakes drug dealer. One night, he hit a wall. At 100 miles per hour. As he hung in the car upside down, he got a picture of his life. Soon after, he was stumbling down the street shirtless and shoeless, when God sent a friend to meet him. By a miracle, the friend got him a job at a restaurant where he met a woman the beauty and wonder of Grace. She challenges him and his self-destructive behavior, which leads him to face himself and think. Turning his life over to Jesus, he eventually marries Grace and becomes a pastor.

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3651 Christopher Replogle Part 1 (Anger, Arrogance, Alcoholism, War) Christopher was a top gunner for the United States Marines, sitting on top of a Humvee in the Iraqi desert, armed with a 50-caliber machine gun. An Improvised Explosive Device blew up his vehicle, killing his friends all around him. He could see the enemy, but the Rules of Engagement prohibited him from returning fire. The injustice lit a rage inside Chris that led to a life of addiction. Until he met the One who took on all our pain. And gave us life.

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3650 A New Life - New Year’s Classic (Drunkenness, Marital Discord, Anxiety) Harry and Nan are waiting at the hospital for the birth of their grandchild on New Year’s Eve when another couple arrive in the waiting room. Mae and Jim have clearly been drinking and are fighting and arguing. Their teenaged children have been in a major life-threatening car accident. As both couples wait, an unlikely friendship occurs between them as they wait for news on their families. Since Harry and Nan are committed Christians, they have the opportunity to slowly lead the other couple to realize their need for Christ.

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3649 Frank Holm -Christmas Classic (Drunkenness, Suicidal) Frank Holm came to America as a young man in the 1920’s only to find that the land of opportunity held no opportunity for him. His own behavior and desires kept him from prospering as he chose to live on the streets of Chicago instead. When he despaired that he had disappointed everyone in his life, he searched for a way to end it all until he attended Christmas services at the local mission and was given the greatest Christmas gift ever given.

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3648 Matthew Karchner (PG) (Homosexuality, Drugs, Alcohol) Matt grew up in a Christian family yet developed a same-sex attraction. He followed a homosexual lifestyle, believing God made me this way. This lifestyle also led to substance abuse. But God used Matt’s early childhood instruction to remind him of end of the world judgments. This led him back to Jesus, out of homosexuality and into a ministry to LGBT adherents.

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3647 Pat Baranski (Abuse, Suicidal, Tragedy, Rehabilitation) Pat’s dad left his mother to raise him and his siblings alone. Her anger manifested itself in beating her children, and Pat often wondered if life was worth living. In fact, as a young teenager, he contemplated jumping off a bridge near the freeway multiple times. But he also talked to God and heard God respond. As a high schooler, two big events shifted his outlook on life: he fell in love and he got chosen for a select singing group. Pat threw himself into these new adventures and grew to be a talented singer, performing in many Off-Broadway shows. He and his wife started a family of their own and he was able to show them the love he had not received as a child. But a life-threatening accident changed everything, forcing Pat to find the strength to begin again and rely on God and the faith of his community in brand new ways.

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3646 Jim Lo (Abuse, Suicidal, Bullying, Prejudice) Jim Lo grew up in a household of rejection and contention. Because his mother was a Chinese immigrant raising her family in the US, Jim’s Asian features made him a target for bullying and prejudice. His search for understanding would take him into dangerous situations both at home and in foreign lands until he learned that there is only one way to successfully deal with racism and its harmful effects.