Barnabas Originals
Barnabas Originals tell the untold stories of suffering Christians who go through incredible trials for their love of Jesus Christ. We tell the stories of those who suffer persecution, people transformed at the different projects run by Barnabas Aid and also how our supporters are impacted by the suffering of their brothers and sisters.
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Manuela - The Terror of ISIS
"Manuela - The terror of ISIS" is a moving short documentary following the journey of Manuela and her mother, Mariam; both Iraqi believers who escape the hostile presence of Islamic extremists. Fleeing to Jordan, they encounter the generosity of the churches who welcome them with open arms.
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Subusisiwe
Subusisiwe, a mother of two, was abandoned by her husband after he had given her HIV. She said, "He left for work one day, and he never returned; I looked for him everywhere, but couldn't find him."
Abandoned and suffering from both HIV and malnutrition, Subusisiwe struggled to look after her ch...
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The Plight of Santal Christians in Bangladesh
Olivia and her family, belonging to the ancient Christian Santal community in Bangladesh, face ongoing persecution due to their conversion. Land-grabbing by Muslim fundamentalists is a common form of harassment, making farming, their main occupation, a target. During a protest against the land gr...
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Divine - Hope for Zimbabwe
Divine, an 8-year-old orphan from Zimbabwe living with his grandmother and two brothers, finds his hope in Jesus Christ. In the midst of economic despair, drought, and famine, he experiences God's love.
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Ukrainian Refugees
A mother of four children is forced to flee Ukraine and find safety in a refugee home in Romania. See how Liuba and her family are surviving with the help of her brothers and sisters in Christ.
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Persecution
Barnabas Aid team members came together to consider some of the uncomfortable trials that our persecuted brothers and sisters face every day.
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Maurice and Martha - Persecuted but Not Abandoned
Now in their later years, missionaries Maurice and Martha recount their incredible lives serving our Lord Jesus Christ. Humble and heart-warming, their account is an encouraging reminder to carry out the Great Commission.
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Alina's Escape - They Killed My Mother
A displaced Christian girl called Alina had to run for her life with her father and Grandmother following the martyrdom of her mother. At the time, she was just six years old. When the family escaped from Iraq and went to Europe, they faced many life-threatening situations. Alina shares how Jesus...
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Dudu's Dream
An 11-year-old Zimbabwean girl dreams of being a doctor, but faces many of life's trials and adversities. Dudu tells how Barnabas Aid have since helped her and many other Christians in her area with amazing results for bright and positive futures.
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David and Sarah - How Strong Is Your Faith?
Sarah and her husband David live out their faith in South Wales. They support the work of Barnabas Aid so that our suffering brothers and sisters can be blessed through the different trials that they face.
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Confronted By Gunmen
As Stephen and Joan travel in their Land Rover from the UK to serve as missionaries in Ethiopia, they realise that their trip will become even more perilous coming face-to-face with communist militants. These dangerous men stood between them and their mission to serve God in challenging circumsta...
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I Didn't Want to Die
Growing up without positive role models, Keiron’s life was marked with chaos and disorder. He often witnessed those closest to him using drugs and alcohol. Keiron lacked hope in life and struggled to know what direction to go. Then one day, after a sudden illness, Keiron makes a promise to God. W...
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Ever Gone Hungry?
In this short video, we explore the issue of poverty and hunger through the eyes of a small child, in a world that is familiar. How would this change our view of hunger and poverty, if this was us?
You can support Christians suffering food shortages by visiting www.food.gives
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I Found Jesus in Afghanistan
Samim, a 25-year-old pharmacist from Afghanistan, questions his Islamic faith and learns about Jesus as the Son of God through a Christian Facebook page. He finds a mentor online who sends him a digital Bible, and although the path is not easy, Samim becomes a Christian. The Taliban's takeover of...
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Vangai - Where Is My Face?
The gut-wrenching story of Vangai (alias), a devout Muslim woman, who becomes the victim of a brutal acid attack from her own husband.
Vangai knows her attacker will stop at nothing to silence her, even taking her life if necessary. With the Taliban rising to power and her husband's imminent re...
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Olivia - The Plight of Santal Christians
"Olivia - The Plight of the Santal Christians" is a gripping and poignant story about Olivia and her family, proud members of Bangladesh's marginalised Santal Christian community. In the face of persecution, Olivia's unyielding faith in the Lord is the solid ground on which she stands. Despite co...