The Disciple Nations Alliance is promoting a series of video messages about biblical principles which is circulating in the Arabic world via Facebook and YouTube. It’s called Cry Freedom.
You can view them here (including versions with English subtitles) and also connect with others on the topic on Facebook.
Please view these videos and share them with anyone in your social network who has connections in the Middle East.
Today, as men, we need to do more than understand the largely lost concept of biblical masculinity. We need freedom. Most men are trapped by “shadows” or lies and have a difficult time expressing vulnerability, making us familiar with the grip of isolation and loneliness. This is not the life God intended. Today, we had the honor of sitting down with author and pastor Jon Tyson to hear about his upcoming book, Fighting Shadows: Overcoming 7 Lies that Keep Men from Becoming Fully Alive, which he co-authored with Jeff Bethke. This discussion will touch everyone as we shed light on these crucial lies, explore how they can be overcome, and joyfully do our best to present a better vision for masculinity that is oriented around our Lord and Savior.
Christian nationalism was recently denounced by John MacArthur as a faulty viewpoint. He says things will get continually worse on Earth. Unfortunately, this view cultivates apathy and even discourages cultural influence. In contrast to this view, Christ teaches us to pray: “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” If things will only get worse, then what was the justification for the profoundly positive influence of Christian leaders like William Wilberforce? And why should we, as Christians, work to eradicate slavery, human trafficking, and abortion? Wherever God has placed you, whether in a family, school, political office, or bakery, you are called to faithfully represent Christ and His Kingdom in everything you do. It’s time for a faith that is active, not passive, in the face of challenges.
The Cry Freedom videos are wonderful. Is there a plan to translate them into Spanish and contextualize them for Hispanics? We would love pass them on to our friends in Bolivia. Blessings.
Nancy, thanks for your question, which has been passed along to the gatekeepers. Stand by!
Hi Nancy,
No, we haven’t planned on translating these into Spanish as they were created primarily for audiences in the Middle East/North Africa region. Would you be interested in translating and contextualizing the content for your Bolivian friends?
-Mary at the Disciple Nations Alliance
Hi Mary,
Thanks for responding to my question. I don’t know Spanish, but I have friends in the US and Bolivia who do. Could someone at DNA supply the script in English and remove the Arabic writing from the video, and then dub the voice in Latin American Spanish back into the video? Thank you.
Blessings,
Nancy Whisler
Hi Nancy,
We could supply you with the raw footage from the video (Arabic subtitles not included) and the script in English. You would have to find someone to translate it into LA Spanish, do the voice recording, and edit it all together. Would that work for you; do you want me to send you the raw video footage and English script?
Mary
Right now I don’t know of anyone who can do that. I will try to find someone and contact you if I am able to do it. Can you give me your contact info? I will probably lose this trail in the meantime.
Yes, you always can e-mail me at mkaech@DNA Admin.org. Sorry we don’t have the capacity right now to produce a new video in Spanish, but I do hope you can find some folks to help you with that.
Mary
Thanks so much. May the Lord bless you in your work.
Nancy
You too, Nancy!