Speaking to Sparrows is a documentary film about women finding courage to confront the uncomfortable.
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. And even the hairs of your head are all counted.
Testimonials
“Honest, real, powerful, timely—these were all words I wrote down as I watched Speaking to Sparrows. I was captivated by the personal stories and testimonies: the pain, sorrow, and fear, but also the healing, forgiveness, and witness to our true identity in Christ. In a word, profound.”
Sarah Swafford
Speaker & Author of Emotional Virtue
"The stories I heard in Speaking to Sparrows were so touching because they spoke directly to me and my experiences. After watching the movie and sitting in on the women's reflection group, I felt more closely connected through Christ with my whole Catholic community - from my roommate to my yoga teacher."
Maria Luisa Frasson-Nori
Graduate of Duke University
Speaking to Sparrows offers an authentic glimpse into the deepest struggles that young women face on a daily basis, and provides practical tools for them to become who God created them to be. The witnesses in the video not only show how women today can survive in a world that often undermines their identity in Jesus Christ, but how they can thrive and become a light to others!
Jason Evert
Chastity Project
"I have to say, although I do wish I had seen it earlier in life, it could not have been a better time for me. It's so vital that young women and men realize that we are far from alone. This is exactly what I needed to help me push forward as an adult woman beloved by Jesus."
Anna Lewis
Graduate of Duke University
“Here’s the truth: If our Church doesn’t answer the question “What does it mean to be a woman?,” then our culture will do it for us and the results will be disastrous. Speaking to Sparrows is an authentic and moving look at what it means to be a daughter of God and how this makes an infinite amount of difference to every woman in our world today.”
Kevin and Lisa Cotter
Author of Dating Detox (Ignatius Press)
"Incredibly well produced (as opposed to, "well, it's Catholic so it's good enough"), insightful, beautiful, moving, and spot on. I pray that many young women will get to watch this movie. I know I'll be doing my part to spread the word, that's for sure!"
Matt Fradd
The Porn Effect
How to Watch
Description
Speaking to Sparrows is a documentary film about women finding courage to confront the uncomfortable.
The film brings to light the issues facing women in today’s world and creates space for the difficult conversations.
The film is 64 minutes in length and comes with a one page discussion guide insert to help generate courageous conversations.
The film brings to light the issues facing women in today’s world and creates space for the difficult conversations.
The film is 64 minutes in length and comes with a one page discussion guide insert to help generate courageous conversations.
What You Get
One (1) copy of the Speaking to Sparrows DVD with one (1) discussion insert.
$ 24.99
Description
The Speaking to Sparrows Bundle includes the film plus resources for a small group of any-aged women to deep-dive into the topics brought to light by the film.
Take your journey and discussions further with the complete bundle. This resource bundle will allow you to unpack the topics in the film for small group or event leaders.
Take your journey and discussions further with the complete bundle. This resource bundle will allow you to unpack the topics in the film for small group or event leaders.
What you get
This bundle includes a DVD version of the “Speaking to Sparrows” film, three (3) companion journals, and a discussion guide for leaders.
$ 124.99
Description
Host a retreat at a venue of your choice with the creators of the film and founders of Project Light Ministries. The retreat can be for an audience of high school, college, young adult, or adult women.
The retreat format can be tailored to provide the healing space for women across all generations. Regardless of age, women struggle with the same issues and will benefit from Speaking to Sparrows.
The retreat format can be tailored to provide the healing space for women across all generations. Regardless of age, women struggle with the same issues and will benefit from Speaking to Sparrows.
What you get
Host a Sparrows Retreat at a venue of your choice with the creators of the film and founders of Project Light Ministries.
The retreat can presented to an audience of high school, college, young adult, or adult women.
The retreat can presented to an audience of high school, college, young adult, or adult women.
Making the Film
Length of film
64 Minutes
Number of Interviews
10 Women
Time in Production
18 Months
Story Tellers and Story Makers
4PM Media
4PM Media is a full service production company committed to confronting the uncomfortable, celebrating the ordinary, and making approachable the extraordinary.
4PM strives to achieve captivating cinematography by appealing to truth and beauty in everything they produce. After connecting with - what would be - the Project Light team in 2015 the two groups formed a relationship that would later birth "Speaking to Sparrows."
The idea of creating this film (in partnership with 4PM Media) was not just about getting a message out there, but giving space for the stories and beauty of the women within the film.
4PM strives to achieve captivating cinematography by appealing to truth and beauty in everything they produce. After connecting with - what would be - the Project Light team in 2015 the two groups formed a relationship that would later birth "Speaking to Sparrows."
The idea of creating this film (in partnership with 4PM Media) was not just about getting a message out there, but giving space for the stories and beauty of the women within the film.
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Audrey Assad
Not only a singer, songwriter and musician, Audrey is an author, producer and speaker. Reaching audiences across the country, Audrey speaks on art, womanhood, justice, faith and pornography addiction.
Singing from a place of honesty, struggle and hope, Audrey conveys authenticity and beauty to those she encounters.
Singing from a place of honesty, struggle and hope, Audrey conveys authenticity and beauty to those she encounters.
Shawn Williams
Shawn is a native of Missouri and a composer, producer and violinist. He created the original score for Speaking to Sparrows. He has performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in Christian and country music, scored documentaries and films and written advertising jingles.
Shawn is the founder, creative director and CEO of Papercastle Records and Sound Cabin.
Shawn is the founder, creative director and CEO of Papercastle Records and Sound Cabin.
Sr. Miriam James Heidland
Sister Miriam James, SOLT attended the University of Nevada-Reno on a volleyball scholarship and studied communications.
Since then, she has served in missions in Rome, North Dakota, Seattle, and Texas; attained her Masters degree; and spoken to audiences around the world about relationship with God, healing and the dignity and beauty of women.
Since then, she has served in missions in Rome, North Dakota, Seattle, and Texas; attained her Masters degree; and spoken to audiences around the world about relationship with God, healing and the dignity and beauty of women.
Tom Young
Tom has dedicated his time and talents to music. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee and is diligently working on producing high quality and honest music. He is a good friend of Liz and Janine.
Tom wrote and produced "Hole in My Heart" for Speaking to Sparrows (click here to listen) and we are extremely grateful for this beautiful and honest song.
Tom wrote and produced "Hole in My Heart" for Speaking to Sparrows (click here to listen) and we are extremely grateful for this beautiful and honest song.
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Mary Bielski
Engaging and sincere, Mary offers a refreshingly honest perspective when she speaks to teens and young adults across the country.
Through humor and experience, Mary invites the women she encounters to explore the longings of their hearts and challenges them to bring their struggles and hopes to light.
Through humor and experience, Mary invites the women she encounters to explore the longings of their hearts and challenges them to bring their struggles and hopes to light.
Ben Walther
A singer and songwriter, Ben is a worship leader for events and retreats around the US. His first album Make Your Home in Me debuted at #12 on the iTunes Christian and Gospel charts.
With two sons and four daughters, Ben is well acquainted with the beauty and challenges faced by young women in our culture.
With two sons and four daughters, Ben is well acquainted with the beauty and challenges faced by young women in our culture.
Behind the Scenes
