As I've said elsewhere, I believe that comedians have a very important role to play in our society. One of the valuable services they provide is to point out when the Emperor has no clothes on. This is when the Chaser boys are at their best. This video comes from their latest show, The Hamster Wheel. Enjoy.

 

One of the ugly outworkings of several of society's worst aspects - individualism, haste, selfishness - is road rage. The relative anonymity that being in a car provides removes a layer of consideration for others and the results are often unpleasant. But what happens when that anonymity is removed? Check out this Tropfest short film.

(Warning: there are some rude words - but it is road rage so they're not gratuitous!)

Derek Shivers & Dancing Guy

If you want to know more about leadership and making a movement, then watch a movement happen, start to finish, in under 3 minutes, and learn some lessons. Check it out at You Tube.

 

ABC: The Gruen Transfer

The Pitch' is a segment on ABC TV's 'The Gruen Transfer' where two ad companies compete to 'sell the unsellable'. Past example of selling the unsellable include invading New Zealand, compulsory euthanasia for the elderly, cosmetic surgery for children and introducing a parent licence. This week, the two companies have to sell the idea of 'banning all religion'. See it at You Tube.

THIS IS A SATIRICAL SEGMENT. ABC TV and the ad companies involved do not think that invading New Zealand, banning all religion etc are actually good ideas.

Director: Sean Ascroft

This is a 6 min film from the short film festival Tropfest. It's about a sad outcast who wrestles with his demons in a stab-happy world. Watch this on You Tube and consider the themes of community, incarnation, and love.

 

Michael Frost

This youtube clip can be watched for free at YouTube and is very self explanatory.  Michael opens up this conference by laying a foundation of what mission is, as understood by a new generation of Christians.  Very thought provoking…

Shane Claibourne

This 3 DVD set is basically Shane Claibourne speaking about his book, “The Irresistible Revolution”.  Shane is speaking at the ‘Surrender 07’ conference and spends 3 talks covering the content of his book.  This is great for those of you who would rather listen than read.  This DVD can be purchased for $13.50 from Idea Ripple.

Michael Frost

This DVD is the Keynote address from the 2005 Dangerous Stories Summit.  Michael here is in fine form explaining that mission is not simply a good idea but it is at the heart of who God is.  When we serve and reach out to others we are simply mimicking what God has been doing for ever.  This DVD is highly recommended and can be purchased for $10 from Idea Ripple.

Danielle Strickland

This DVD was recorded at the Grassroots Festival in Melbourne in 2008.  In this talk, Danielle speaks passionately about the need for us to really believe that things can get better for the world and also about what it means to holistically serve people in our day and age.  Danielle is a Salvation Army Officer who is a key advocate for the ‘Stop the traffic’ campaign as well as a fantastic speaker.  This DVD is highly recommended and can be purchased online for $13.50 from Idea Ripple