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A personal trainer in a large commercial gym, Janine McGann took a risk and set out to start her own studio, working with over 400 men and women in 10 years.

It soon became clear to Janine that both the men and women shared a common mentality: they were not “enough.” Although her clients came to the studio to improve their outside, their mental and emotional struggle became very real in the walls of that gym.

Meanwhile in Apex, North Carolina, Liz Sams began walking with young women and men through 17 years of youth ministry. As a youth minister and mother, Liz has had a front row seat to the difficulties faced by teenagers in our society.

Through her ministry, she has journeyed with guys and girls who shared common struggles with eating disorders, sexual promiscuity, unhealthy and abusive relationships and substance abuse. It was in this time when she felt ill equipped to fight the battle for the well being of these teens & young adults on her own.

Through 10 years of working with adults to achieve self-love, self-acceptance and self worth, Janine realized that her efforts were like working with hard cement; the world’s messages about their self worth and identity had solidified.

If there was only a way she could turn back the hands of time and reach them when their identity was being formed in their teenage years. If only she had a chance to get to them when they were wet cement.

Through 17 years of youth ministry, Liz knew she'd need help to do the kind of ministry she felt God was calling her to do. The kind of ministry that comes from spending years in the trenches walking through the brokenness of themselves and others.

In a stroke of Providence, Liz and Janine crossed paths, began a deep friendship and a powerful ministry duo.

After reading “Forming Intentional Disciples” by Sherry Weddell, Liz and Janine were inspired and convinced that God was calling them. Turning to prayer, Janine and Liz asked the Lord how they could battle this voice of culture that is so loud and constant. Project Light Ministries is the fruit of their prayer.

Liz and Janine began leading numerous retreats and small groups, and realized the complete lack of available resources to start authentic conversations.

They began thinking about creating a documentary film that was both beautifully made and relevant to the youth & families to whom they ministered. Liz and Janine partnered with 4PM Media, working closely with their creative team to make Speaking to Sparrows, a film that is raw, honest beautiful & speaks to women of all ages.

God is good! Following the positive reception of their first endeavor, Liz and Janine collaborated again with the incredibly talented team at 4PM media to create a resource specifically for men.