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Teams from the United States and other countries traveled to London to participate in an outreach to tourists and immigrants, distributing evangelistic packets containing a New Testament, a “Magdalena” DVD, and other Christian materials. Two followers of another religion approached one team member and asked her what she was doing. The team member shared her [...]

Ministry teams reached out to the educational community in Zoravan, Armenia.  The Holy Spirit moved in a mighty way among a group of elderly teachers as a ministry team leader shared the message of eternal life and explained how they could receive this free gift. As team members distributed “Magdalena” DVDs, many of the teachers [...]

Michelle teaches a “Reflections of Hope” Bible study at The Lovelady Center in Birmingham, Alabama.  Each time she begins a new class, she shares a story about the emperor moth to illustrate “… the struggle which the moth undergoes to emerge the beautiful winged creature God intended it to be.”  Michelle then introduces a family [...]

The newly formed congregation of Revival Christian Church hosted a “Magdalena” showing at the downtown YMCA.  A small group of 10 women and several men attended the showing and were touched by the movie.  One woman wondered if God had truly forgiven her past sins and mistakes.  After watching the film she was assured of [...]

“Magdalena: Through Her Eyes,” the story of Jesus through the eyes of Mary Magdalene, reveals God’s love in a new and meaningful way. Hosting “A Movie Night With a Purpose” at your home or church could be the turning point in the life of someone you know. Your gracious hospitality can open the way to [...]

Women in every culture are moved as “Magdalena” resonates emotionally with them and addresses their deepest concerns. Although women are the obvious audience, men have commented that this film shows them how to treat women by watching how Jesus valued and treated them.  One church in South America hosted a “Magdalena” event.  Contrary to instructions, [...]

“Magdalena: Through Her Eyes,” is the true story of Jesus seen through the eyes of Mary Magdalene – a story of tenderness, freedom and purpose.  Through Mary’s eyes, we experience much more than just her own transformation by Jesus’ redemptive love.  As you watch, the woman at the well realizes that Jesus is the Messiah, [...]

Darla France, the Executive Director of LifeTouch Ministries and a licensed professional counselor, has been a speaker and teacher for churches, schools and business groups for more than twenty years. Hear a quick message from Darla about how “Magdalena: Through Her Eyes” illustrates the healing and encouraging principles she shares in her conferences.   How [...]

“I started the ‘Magdalena’ study with a group of single girls, and it is by far the easiest thing to prep for (which is good because we are all CRAZY busy to do super long stuff) but gives the BEST godly focused application conversations … we went 2 hours OVER! Such great stuff. Again and again, THANK YOU!”  Christine, WI [...]

Lonna Vopat is the founder and director of In His Grace Ministries. Her deepest passion is to see women find freedom and their true identity in Jesus Christ. In His Grace Ministries has partnered with the Magdalena team to bring “Magdalena” to their international HOPE Conferences. The film has been a valuable ministry tool in [...]

Helen and her husband work with the couples’ ministry at their church in Minnesota. Over the summer they were asked to disciple a young couple having problems. In the process, they discovered the couple did not know Jesus, so they shared a gospel tract with them. Neither accepted Christ at that time, but three weeks [...]

“Once a month I am using ‘Magdalena’ and ‘Reflections of Hope’ to lead the chapel services at the Gospel Rescue Mission in Tucson. Following the clip and lesson titled ‘Jesus, Our Loving Pursuer,’ four of the 20 attending prayed with me!” Holly, AZ How has Jesus’ interactions with the women in “Magdalena” influenced you?

Alice is 58 and a recent widow. She has no children and was left to handle her husband’s affairs as well as take care of his elderly mother, with whom they were living. During a recent visit, Alice’s brother asked her if she would like to watch “Magdalena.” After watching the short video, entitled “Free” which is included with [...]

Crossroads Church in Woodbury, MN showed the 1-hour version of “Magdalena: Through Her Eyes.” As a result of that showing, 20 women now attend an evening “Reflections of Hope Bible” study, and 40 women attend a morning Bible study. In what ways has “Magdalena” helped you reach out to those around you?

Sisters S.O.S. (Supernaturally Overcoming Situations), an organization in Fort Worth, Texas, provides women with information, tools, and training essential for a safe and secure life through classes, seminars and special events. Elsie Allen, founder and CEO relates, “Sisters S.O.S. is concerned with keeping women safe on the inside as well as the outside, which is why we have included [...]

Women around the world ultimately face the same heart issues. Those seeking spiritual answers via the Internet are often directed to JesusForWomen.com, where they are given an opportunity to accept Jesus into their lives

“Following our Christmas Gathering (a ministry of The JESUS Film Project®) in our home, eight women from my neighborhood gathered to watch Magdalena and do the Bible study, Reflections of Hope. The women really began to grow both in knowledge and in true faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. It has been thrilling to see [...]

“For years I talked with my mother about Christ, but she always seemed reluctant to receive His salvation. After watching Magdalena together, we cried and talked about the Lord and His love. I shared how Jesus changed my life, what He means to me, as well as how much He loves her. After a few [...]

Ada and her husband recently moved into a new neighborhood in Orlando. She had been praying about how to meet her neighbors and felt like hosting a Magdalena home showing was the avenue to do just that. Armed with flyers, she went door to door in her neighborhood and extended an invitation. She invited them to [...]

“Last fall a friend and I nervously approached the manager of a federally funded women’s homeless shelter and asked for permission to show Magdalena and follow up with the Bible study, Reflections of Hope. The manager readily approved our request and made it mandatory that all six women attend. These women had been sexually and/or [...]

“The smell of freshly popped popcorn welcomed the women as they arrived. Our movie night with a purpose was followed by a clear gospel presentation and an invitation to join the follow-up Bible study, “Reflections of Hope.” Even though our goal was primarily to reach those outside the church, the women who signed up to [...]

We had a wonderful time at the showing of Magdalena, Through Her Eyes in our church … The evening went very well and many lives were touched with the message of hope and love.

“I can’t say enough about Magdalena: Through Her Eyes. It will speak to women as a whole, as well as be specifically helpful to individuals who are on different levels. Though the movie portrays Jesus’ care for women so long ago, the same issues and timeless principles resonate with women today. I truly loved the [...]

“Even though I’ve never led a Bible study before I felt the Lord nudge me to facilitate the Magdalena follow-up Bible study Reflections of Hope. The dynamics in our group of 20 women were wonderful and challenging. All of the women loved being open, real and transparent with one another. One evening was particularly difficult [...]

“After seeing an ad for Magdalena in Worldwide Challenge magazine, our plans for our annual women’s kick-off event changed. Sensing God’s leading, it all came together quickly and easily by using the great resources provided on MagdalenaToday.com. In only two weeks our event was planned and God amazingly blew us away with the response…