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The United States Army Chaplain is a man of God who brings religious guidance to soldiers of all faiths. This episode of the U.S. Army's The Big Picture series focuses on the Chaplain's religious services, his pastoral activities, and his duties as a staff officer. With footage provided by the National Archives and Records Administration, this engaging video examines what his duties are and how he helps the military commander.
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In this classic episode produced by the U.S. Army for The Big Picture series, cameras follow the heroic and inspiring work of the Army Chaplains, especially those who served so gallantly with our fighting troops. With footage provided by the National Archives and Records Administration, this documentary examines the life of Chaplain Edward Martin of Yonkers, New York as he discusses the work done by Chaplains in Korea and the various areas throughout...
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The first Army Chaplains were New England preachers who went to war with the men of their parish to help create a free nation under God. Since then, they have been a source of spiritual comfort and moral guidance to soldiers in all wars, winning the nations respect for service often beyond the call of duty. In this classic episode of The Big Picture series produced by the U.S. Army, readers are introduced to the Army Chaplain's everyday role as spiritual...
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Produced by the U.S. Army, this historical recording in The Big Picture series covers training and activity of "The Chaplain School" at Fort Slocum in New York. This is the only school of its kind in the world where "Soldiers of God" train and prepare themselves for a spiritual mission to answer to the religious and moral needs of men in the U.S. Army. Footage by the National Archives and Records Administration captures scenes of combat as men fight...
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"Father Emil Kapaun, a humble priest, went far beyond the call of duty during World War II and the Korean War. Often found with the combat medics on the front lines, unarmed, ministering to the wounded, and known for his intense devotion to the soldiers whom he called "my boys," Kapaun became the most decorated chaplain in US military history, awarded a Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross and the Legion of Merit. But Father Kapaun's leadership,...
6) Riven
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A boy with a troubled childhood . . . becomes a reluctant criminal . . . becomes a broken man on death row who just wants to die. A failed pastor . . . rejected by those he only wants to help . . . finds a new calling. Thomas Carey and Brady Wayne Darby couldn't be more different. One is a washed-up pastor hoping desperately to make a difference; the other is a criminal who's worst crime is always the one he's about to commit. One diligently serves...
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"A young chaplain at a large medical center fears her "soul is broken," though she hasn't subscribed to any formal religion in years--she's far too busy tending to the souls of her patients to do anything about her own. But strange things happen over the course of a single night shift, and interactions with patients in various states of consciousness and with various relationships to spirituality give her insight into her own life as they pinpoint...
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This classic episode of the U.S. Army's The Big Picture television series presents three different segments: one on the role of an Army chaplain in combat, the second in Europe as Army investigators use the scientific method to detect crime, and the final segment on Army students learning about bomb disposal in Europe and Korea. This video from the National Archives and Records Administration profiles the brave men and women who work in the Army under...
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With this latest entry in a bestselling series that evokes all the passion and heroism of history’s most heartbreaking conflict–the war that was meant to end all wars–Anne Perry adds new luster to her worldwide reputation.
Angels in the Gloom is an intense saga of love, hate, obsession, and murder that features an honorable English family–brothers Joseph and Matthew Reavley and their sisters, Judith and Hannah.
In March...
Angels in the Gloom is an intense saga of love, hate, obsession, and murder that features an honorable English family–brothers Joseph and Matthew Reavley and their sisters, Judith and Hannah.
In March...
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Anne Perry’s gift for illuminating the heart’s deepest secrets shines through in her bestselling series of World War I novels. With compelling immediacy, she depicts the struggles of men and women torn by their convictions and challenged by the perils of war.
July 1917. Joseph Reavley, a chaplain, and his sister, Judith, an ambulance driver, are bone-weary as they approach the fourth year of the conflict; the peace of the English countryside...
July 1917. Joseph Reavley, a chaplain, and his sister, Judith, an ambulance driver, are bone-weary as they approach the fourth year of the conflict; the peace of the English countryside...
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Anne Perry’s magnificent Victorian mysteries established her as one of the world’s best known and loved historical novelists. Now, in her vividly imagined World War I novels, Perry’s talents “have taken a quantum leap” (The Star-Ledger), and so has the number of her devoted readers. We Shall Not Sleep, the final book in this epic series featuring the dedicated Reavley family, is perhaps the most memorably enthralling...
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Describes the results of the Office of the Inspector General's review of the Federal Bureau of Prisons' policies and procedures for the selection of individuals who provide Islamic religious services to federal inmates. It first provides a brief background on Islam, Wahhabism, and the BOP's provision of religious services to inmates. It then describes the BOP's selection of Muslim chaplains and other religious services providers, including their recruitment,...
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The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs provides access to the manual "Victims of Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Elder Abuse, Rape, Robbery, Assault, and Violent Death: A Manual for Clergy and Congregations." The document is a part of The Spiritual Dimension in Victim Services. The manual is for clergy and religious counselors as a guide to understanding the issues confronting victims of crime.
15) Indivisible
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Based on the true story of Army Chaplain Darren Turner and his wife Heather. With a strong, faith-filled marriage, the Turners are ready to follow their calling: serving God, family, and country. Fresh from seminary and basic training, Chaplain Turner and his family arrive at Fort Stewart. Before the Turners can even unpack, Darren is deployed to Iraq. Heather is left taking care of their three young children alone; as well as serving the families...
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Explores the history and foundation of mass incarceration and examines Christianity's role in its evolution and expansion. Shows how Christians can pursue justice that restores and reconciles, and offers creative solutions and innovative interventions to help bring authentic rehabilitation, lasting transformation, and healthy reintegration to America's broken criminal justice system.