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DVD Beat CR August 10 Print Email
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Monday, 10 August 2009 11:17 AM America/New_York

The Fearless small group series based on Max Lucado's book of the same title releases next month. Six 10-minute sessions explore how to hold onto faith in difficult times. The Thomas Nelson kit retails for $34.99, and includes a discussion guide and resource CD.

Fathered by God is another six-part small group series from Nelson out in September, based on the same-named John Eldredge book that includes material previously published in The Way of the Wild Heart. The $39.99 DVD kit traces the steps of a man's journey to spiritual maturity.

Tyndale House Publishers' latest "Drive Thru History With Dave Stotts: American History" education-and-entertainment series releases a look at Soldiers, Jamestown and Heroes of Virginia and New York, New Jersey and Washington's Warriors. Out next month, each of the two DVDs retails for $19.99 and runs about 80 minutes.

Gigi and the Royal Pink Circus, releasing in September from Thomas Nelson, presents two animated stories and a singalong song featuring Sheila Walsh's popular girl character. The 60-minute DVD for ages 4 to 7 retails for $14.99. Fans will also be offered Gigi, God’s Little Princess DVD Treasury box set, featuring four previous Gigi releases, for $19.99.

Bible teacher Joyce Meyer appears as Miss Ruby in Anchor Bay Entertainment's Pahappahooey Island: What About Me?, available Aug. 25. The episode finds Meyer helping the children's series' puppet characters learn to work together as they seek hidden treasure. The 67-minute DVD, retail price $14.98, includes an additional episode.

Vision Video's Perpetua: Early Church Martyr, released last month, tells the story of the young believer's remarkable faith, for teens and adults. The 55-minute documentary includes footage shot at the actual historic sites in Carthage. Retail price, $19.99.