About

In 1997, three long-time friends (Lad Allen, Jerry Harned and Jim Adams) with limited financial resources and big dreams started a ministry that would eventually become Illustra Media and La Mirada Films. Their editing/production facilities consisted of a 10’ X 10’ spare bedroom in Jerry’s house, and the family room (complete with an indoor basketball hoop and a well-worn couch) in Lad’s. Their unofficial business plan was “low overhead and lots of prayer.”

During the years that followed they produced a series of feature-length documentaries that explored the big questions we all struggle with at some point in our lives: Does God exist? Did Jesus really die for the sins of the world? Why is there so much evil, pain and suffering? Many of these films were translated into languages other than English and viewed by millions of people throughout the world.

Then, after almost two decades and 19 documentaries, God opened a new door. Inspired by the latest digital technologies (accessible by almost anyone, anywhere, anytime) and the hope of reaching even larger audiences (millions of films are watched on computers, phones, and tablets every day), THE JOHN 10:10 PROJECT was born in April 2017.

Contrary to wishful thinking, the Christian life isn’t a free pass to Disneyland. In reality, it can often seem more like a minefield laced with fear, disappointment, anxiety and doubt. Yet, in John 10:10, Jesus promised anyone who follows him the opportunity to know an “abundant” (i.e. blessed, satisfying, meaningful) life.

Now, he didn’t say this abundant life would be circumstantially easy (check out the Apostles in the book of Acts: tortured, imprisoned, crucified). But Jesus did offer us genuine hope, joy, purpose and inner peace that surpasses all understanding – even when our roof leaks like a sieve or one of our friends battles cancer.

So, how do we experience this abundant life when everyday life is often so difficult? Many ideas have been proposed and the best seem to share a similar conclusion: the better we know Jesus, the more we’ll trust him. Trust leads to faith, and faith leads to a life empowered and enriched by the Holy Spirit.

The short videos that comprise THE JOHN 10:10 PROJECT were produced to help nurture a deeper understanding of God. Each 4-10 minute video explores a facet of the Lord’s character, promises and power. Think of them as small stepping stones on your pathway to a more abundant Christian life. Each film in this collection is structured for use in personal devotions, Bible studies, outreach and corporate worship. We hope you will find them helpful on your journey.

There is no charge or subscription fee to watch any video on this website. Just click the “play” button and enjoy. We also encourage you to share what you’ve watched with family, friends, neighbors and complete strangers via social media, home Bible studies and church services (yes, it’s okay to show our videos to the entire congregation on a Sunday morning). Be creative. We want this material circulated to the ends of the earth, and we’re counting on you to help make that happen. So post and Tweet away!

Also, you can hand out information cards about THE JOHN 10:10 PROJECT everywhere you go. Click here and we’ll ship them to you free of charge.

For more ways to help us reach the world, click here.

There are only two things you cannot do without permission: 1) no editing of our material into other programs; and 2) no broadcasting. If you want to show any of these videos on television, contact us first and we’ll do our best to work out an agreement. Like all producers, we must honor certain copyright restrictions.

Since we’re essentially giving these videos away, we’re back to our original business plan—low overhead and lots of prayer. Illustra Media, La Mirada Films and the John 10:10 Project all operate under our non-profit 501c3 umbrella. If you like what we’re doing and want to help us produce and distribute more new short films, we would deeply appreciate your support

If you are unable to help us financially, we understand. But please keep THE JOHN 10:10 PROJECT in your prayers. Thanks.