THE CALL | a YWAM Short Film

15 Countries, 18 stitches, 6 months of traveling, 4 months of editing, and over a thousand videos. All to carry one message that will change your life;
This is THE CALL.
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This is most I've ever cared about a project in my life. I put countless hours into filming, writing, and editing this for every one of you reading this. God has such an incredible plan for you. Dare to accept it!
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Shot on Canon T4i, GoPro Hero 3+, iPhone 6s plus
God Bless
DTS, YWAM, the call short film, christian inspirational video, ywam biarritz

[@maybeimsuzy4133]

I am 14 years old and I dont understand why but when I started preaching at this age in my church something came to my mind and that is 'I want to be a Missionary.'

[@mangkhanpautungnungofficia7034]

That's really great. Draw closer to God, connect with Him. If you have the desire to be a missionary, just go for it. Your hearts desire was your calling, that God calls you to be a missionary.

[@kwynnriess9464]

I feel like God is calling me to be a missionary. I’m really inspired to apply for YWAM

[@calliemae5342]

same here

[@mollyhicks3826]

Callie Mae same :)

[@danielylaboy9441]

DO IT!!!

[@godliveaguti2895]

Welcome

[@teenlive4620]

Me too

[@hannahmcclure9856]

Here I am sitting in my room, in quarantine. I am currently working a job, in which I deal with rejection on a daily basis, yet at the same time love the people who have rejected me. God keeps pointing me in the direction of working for a nonprofit that is dedicated towards serving the broken somewhere abroad. Lately, I've been having dreams about living out this missional life God has called me to. With my current job, I am praying that God will continue to make a way for me to spread His love with everyone I speak with. Thank You Lord for letting me know that fear will not stop of from the life that You called us to live.

[@fannyvelasquez2819]

Hannah McClure Yes !! God called me to do this, but it’s one thing that I get homesick but I know God is going to help me overcome that

[@jwreck25]

I'm an executive recruiter getting rejected daily as well.. I've always loved people as a whole. I'm 25.. is that too old to switch into a missionary based life?

[@SplitColor12]

Jared Crasten never! When I went to my ywam DTS In Alaska one of my leaders did her dts at 45! Never too old 💕💕

[@SplitColor12]

Ywam changed my life. I pushed away my call to being a missionary for years. So long and lived my life day to day in a job I hated tried college which I hated and lived my life the way the world does. When I finally gave in and listened to God he called me to Alaska to Ywam and my life was forever changed. It’s the best 6 months of your life. God is so good

[@mattmercer7607]

I was just talking today with a person who is so scarred by her YWAM experience that they said "I literally had to spend 2 years relearning the basics of the Gospel because YWAM doctrine messed me up THAT much..." The best part about YWAM appears to be its marketing and propaganda about itself and it's ideals, but YWAM doesn't appear to live up to those communicated ideals, advertisements and sleek sophisticated marketing tactics. I am hearing more and more people with a buyers remorse and regret surrounding YWAM.

[@lilygrace6601]

Wow! This is Beautiful. I am going to YWAM this fall and was doubting whether or not it was where God wanted me to be, but stumbling upon this video has confirmed a lot of things in my heart about going. Thank you!

[@JoshSeals]

Lily Grace That’s so cool! Love to hear that

[@JoshSeals]

Should I make a video talking about how to get started with YWAM? Maybe even a Q&A? A ton of you have reached out and I know it can be pretty confusing trying to figure out how to go about such a huge decision... I know it definitely would have helped me 😂

[@s.j.7509]

Please do!

[@hannahacason8228]

A video about how to get started with YWAM would be amazing!

[@KlairJ]

Yes! That is a great idea!!

[@dylbot2364]

Definately do that, great film by the way

[@ZarnigarAbdullaeva]

Yes please!

[@katrinashrock4510]

Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been thinking about YWAM for a while now and I truly feel the call to be spontaneous and give everything for God. I have many differing opinions and influences around me at the moment which can make it really tough trying to remember what God has put in my heart. But I always go back to this video and somehow I know it’s right. Thank you!❤️

[@mollymarie4354]

I don't know if you will ever see this but 2 years ago this video saved my life. Dramatic I know but that's what really happened. During quarantine, I was coming to terms with the fact that my home life was not safe or healthy. I felt like my whole world was crumbling. I had been following the lord for a little over two years but still felt like my life didn't have purpose. How would I ever be more than the generational sin and trauma my family was drowning in? But then one night I had this dream. There were these mountains and a team of people around me. I felt absolute peace and complete joy. I was buzzing with purpose. I wanted to give up on life but that dream became my stars in the darkness. A month later this video popped up on my for you page... and in it, I saw the exact mountains from my dream. I sobbed and God said, "Here's your call." That was two years ago. Since then God has healed me in more ways than I can ever express. It was on a YWAM Orlando short-term missions trip when God promised me I would leave the house that was hurting me within a few weeks. I am out now, safe and redeemed by his grace. I am living and following the plan God has for me. I started an internship with my church for missions last week and I feel alive for Jesus and the great commission. I have christ-like community who encourages me as I run toward my heavenly father daily. My whole life I begged for home and God gave me that through missions. This summer I plan on serving in Central America with a missions partner I adore. And who knows what will happen next, but I know God has got it figured out. I accepted "The Call"... and gosh it was the best decision I ever made. So thank you. Thank you so so much. The best is yet to come.

[@JoshSeals]

Wowowowowowow! Praise the Lord. He is so incredibly intentional in how he pulls us out of the darkness and into the light and joy of life with Him. This message made me so happy to read.

[@mollymarie4354]

@@JoshSeals That is so true!! Thanks for being a inspiration :)

[@SlayerRiley]

God has called us as warriors, in the army of our King Jesus Christ, and you have fulfilled the call excellently. It takes courage to leave everything worldly for God. I'm proud to call you my brother.

[@paulstrople2944]

I just got accepted into a DTS today... and stumbled into this video. WOW!!! I'm so pumped!!! Consider The Call ANSWERED!

[@providencegreene8130]

This, this is what I long for. I am too young to go to DTS but this is the thing I am passionate about. I have never cared about anything never been passionate about anything. Until this.

[@JoshSeals]

That's incredible! You can still be used for amazing things regardless of your age so don't let that stop you!

[@whitneesand2578]

Hi there! There are so many awesome resources and programs out there for young people, to go share the gospel among the nations! And I’m not sure why, but I truly felt led by God that I needed to share this one with you. You should look into an organization called Royal Servants. They provide summer mission trips for students between the ages of 13-18. Last year, I went to Europe with them as a small group leader, and it completely changed my life in countless ways. I’m planning to go to Nepal this summer, with them again in the same role. I don’t know if this seems totally random or weird, but like I said, I just strongly felt like God wanted me to let you know about this opportunity. If you’re interested, their website is reignministries.org/royal-servants/ . I hope you have an amazing day & God bless 💛

[@aidansommers9772]

Bro, thank you. I watched this 3 years ago as I was deciding in high school what to do next. This video impacted me greatly and was one of the reasons I decided to go to Kona for my DTS. 3 years later here I am, still serving in YWAM and now on staff at YWAM Lancaster. Thank you for your diligence and excellence in creating this project.

[@alizesanders9607]

Thank you for making this film. Who needs college for this world when you have missions for God!

[@bennettnewman8479]

Brother! I watched this video two years ago and made the choice to go do a DTS in Kona. I took the risk and it changed my life forever. I’m now finishing the school of Foundations of Revival and Reformation and will be sent out to a university to help build up a house of Prayer and to show the lost who our King is! Thank you for using your artistic gifts to impact so many YWAMers around the world.

[@JoshSeals]

AMEN. You're awesome.

[@lesliesantos5031]

This film inspired me a lot. Thanks for uploading! "God is not limited by finances" 🙌 ☝️

[@jenvhanna]

God bless you.. watching your film makes my heart cries and sings praises to Christ the LORD... Thank you.

[@moosehaokip2360]

I'm right now doing my outreach at andhra Pradesh here in india. Came across This video and it honestly reaffirm me on my purpose here on earth. I love it.

[@Ndd1348]

I can’t remember my last time to see something beautiful close to this 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@alanawarenberg8782]

Wow. This gave me chills. I finished my DTS about 6 months ago. spent some time in the hospital during my outreach. This is Such a testament to God and captured the YWAM experience so well. Thank you for sharing!

[@mawiiralte5752]

I am also a ywamer from delhi(india) glad to see like this vedio and can see the impact you have from YWAM.Ywam gave me hope and DTS Is a turning point for me,didnt regret joining this org.God bless you bro

[@christelalmeda1606]

watching this as i’m waiting at the airport going home from a missions trip in mexico :) this was inspiring. well done, my friend.

[@stonemoney691]

Awesome did my dts 2008 travel now to different part of the world because of that spontaneous call I say yes to and still now I barely have a dime to my name but G-d still blowing my mind in so many ways. Glory to Him forever more. 👍👍

[@adamleahable]

Such an amazing video Josh!! I just watched it again and am getting pumped for this upcoming school! :D

[@charityalyse1514]

This is so awesome. Omigosh.

[@allyonightmare]

#money is a HUGE factor

[@Lapeube]

Very inspirational. Thank you for sharing this.

[@teresamckernan9148]

Literally the short film I've seen. Amazing. I'm friends with Ally Spinner, and I'm going on the same DTS you guys went on in January- I'm literally so pumped.

[@JoshSeals]

That's amazing Ally was on my outreach team! Can't wait for what God's going to do in your life!

[@keliaclark2417]

This is amazing and so moving. Thank you for making this.

[@ramyasomuri]

Power packed! Glad i got to watch this.

[@GoandLove]

Absolutely beautiful video!!! We’ve been over with the YWAM Queenstown, New Zealand have vlogging our missionary journey. This video is very encouraging! Just subbed and can’t wait to see more!!!

[@ThePhilShow]

Beautiful film, mad I'm just now seeing it...

[@casatabito]

Wow! This is really moving. Also great work shooting this video, very impressive.

[@andrebakachan]

The most important thing I learnt is that you need to stop listening to the voice inside your head that says it can't happen and start listening to God's voice.

[@volleyballchick8771]

This is breathtaking.

[@glyons123]

This is such a beautiful! I remember watching this before my DTS!

[@indi3172]

I am paying that you continue to encourage people to do what God is calling them to do!

[@paulwgraves]

You have a gift bro. Great writing, voice, and cinematography. Keep it up. Using your film production skills for Jesus is a calling on your life!

[@saravecerkova1455]

Amen! God is NOT limited!

[@CameronErmanFilms]

How awesomeee dudeeeee. Loved this!

[@SimonJosua_NachfolgerJesu]

This was so beautiful

[@mitch_wies]

Man this is soooooo good. Really makes me miss my DTS days!

[@JoshSeals]

I feel that all the timeeee. When/where did you do your dts?

[@TheNongrandma.grandma]

A calling isn’t just a feeling, even though feelings are part of it It’s not the major part of what a call can be received, if you all know what I mean. It is just as he said, its a calling that you hear, don’t base it on your feelings.

[@abbybruffett1479]

Going to YWAM July 2019! So excited to see what happens on this adventure. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@JoshSeals]

Let's go! Where are you going?

[@SplitColor12]

Abby Bruffett oh my goodness! Enjoy it! This October it will have been a year since I finished my dts in Alaska! Just be open and open to learning! God bless you during this amazing time in your life!!💕 -Ally

[@graciegarcia1049]

Abby Bruffett hey how is your ywam time going??

[@JoshSeals]

Thanks for watching the video! It'd be incredible if you would share it with all your friends and family, so if you know someone that needs to hear this message don’t hesitate!

[@Victorygirl929]

LastChanceFilms Which YWAM was this? You went to all those countries during ywam?

[@JoshSeals]

YWAM Biarritz (France). And yeah it's called the Backpack Europe DTS! We went to France, Spain, England, Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Italy, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia, Croatia, Germany, and Iceland!

[@adamleahable]

Here's the link to the backpack Europe DTS - www.ywampariscentral.com

[@DuncanSmith]

You did a great job with this. Any more videos in the works?

[@JoshSeals]

Right now... no. But as soon as I have time off from Uni I'll be working on some new ideas!

[@Pikku715]

Praise the Lord

[@lindleyneebes7925]

This was so cool, keep sharing what God is doing!!!! Also ur so cool

[@jadeparsons3939]

This is so cool!

[@maxchadwick1052]

Right on man! Way to use your talents to spread the word, I'm considering doing a DTS sometime next year, this made me stoked!

[@adamleahable]

Hey Max we run the backpack DTS in January if you want to come heres the link! www.ywampariscentral.com/schools/backpackers-dts/

[@Iplayforhim16]

Dude this is so great

[@emmanuelsson7941]

Wow thats so so so so awesome!! Man I really wanna go!

[@matti6355]

Josh, respect the talent to put together a video that I didnt want to end. The challenge you have placed for us all to answer the call - inspiring. Keep it up!

[@mgmoses4859]

Great blessing party with your dad and your brother and sister

[@clarkstory2204]

Super sick! Good job

[@miabuckley6362]

Thank you for speaking such truth

[@7rh12]

love this

[@michellesunshinestar]

I just learned about YWAM from Coffee and Bible Time. They didn't have this back when I was a youth. (1994-1998). It's actually my 20th reunion this year.

[@jemimabessa]

Amazing video! I really encourage everyone to leave the confort zone and join missions at least once! Right now I'm serving on board of Logos Hope and visit 10 countries. Best experience with God of all my life. Go to the nation's people and glorify Him ❤️

[@hiraethdays4192]

This is amazing! Love seeing how God has blessed your spontaneous soul! This may have helped instilled a fire to go back to ywam for me!

[@LeviVaagenes]

This is dope bro! Glad to see the impact YWAM had on you! :)

[@julianamoralles]

Amazing

[@brantlyheadrick3811]

I'm not sure why but ever time I watch this video it makes me emotional. Just something about the music and the kid talking about Christ just gets me happy upset if that makes since.

[@patrickdrichile770]

Am Anzo Ronald, after watching missionary movies I feel different. I feel to be one of them but I don't have support. Pray for me bro and sis. So that In future I be one of them

[@sebastianboyd9640]

FREAKING GOOD VIDEO!!!!!!

[@kateweikel6015]

Josh, holy frickkity frack this was so beautiful what the heccc????

[@JoshSeals]

Kate Weikel thanks k8!

[@maricellaalaniz9031]

This was great and god is such an awesome god I absolutely cannot wait to travel to distant places to spread the word of god

[@evakramer5643]

This is your best video yet, Josh!! Loved hearing your story

[@conleytjahjono1234]

This is really a great story Josh! Ur summer looks lit; loved the music blending with your voice over and cinmeatics

[@suppenkleister6467]

wow. thank you brother in christ

[@autumnphillips8822]

This is such a great video! I love how you really capture the heart of outreach and the mix of serving and discovering! Keep making videos! you have a great talent

[@JoshSeals]

Autumn Phillips I will don’t worry! LOTS of new stuff coming this summer (aka May)!!

[@thenorthernidahoguy2592]

Thank you so so much

[@radioactiveblueberries]

Bro , love the film . Keep pushing into the calling God has on your life and For sure keep making films !

[@leticialinkevieius7296]

Thank you for this video. It fills my heart with hope and with things that I can't explain or put in words. God blessed you

[@katieness9412]

This is absolutely stunning. About to start my media DTS in Colorado! This gave me hope and joy.

[@morganpais2019]

Blessed assurance, invest in God's business ❤

[@mayallen7079]

To God ne the glory.

[@rachelvkl]

So good! God bless you!

[@JakeZaraTV]

i love YWAM im from Philippines

[@derdennisw22]

ouh maan! this reminds me again that there was more to live than I mostly think! It immediately lets me start to dream and I guess think thats the first step to follow the call. thank you for this great work, thank you for following the call!

[@AussieRCBasher]

THIS VIDEO IS INCREDIBLE! - I think God has used your creative gifting and incredible ability to serve Him to send many more to YWAM dts's around the globe with this video. This video has seriously made me consider it.

[@JoshSeals]

Aussie RC Basher That’s amazing! Go for it!

[@laurawilson2289]

So this probably sounds super dumb, especially since it's the entire point of the video, but how did you know this was your calling? How did you decide to drop everything and go? Did anyone try to stop you? I definitely want an epic adventure with God like you described, but how do I possibly decide what to do if everything anyone says to me is contradictory to what other people say? It kinda feels like I'm stuck in a tornado of opinions and I can't hear the call. How did you do it?

[@JoshSeals]

Everyone is called to missions (although that doesn't always mean international missions) so that's part of how I decided this was my calling. Don't make it too complicated if you have a desire to know and serve God. His opinion is the only opinion that matters. That doesn't mean you have to do it all on your own, seek biblical council from people you trust. When I recognized I wanted to do this, I had the desire but I still went to some elders in my church and asked for their opinions. In the end though, I don't think you can ever wrong dedicating your life to serving God. There's nothing more worthy of your life :) Matt. 6:19-24

[@SplitColor12]

Mine was I was in a rough place in my life (partying and etc) just digging a deeper hole. And I knew the only thing that was gonna help me was God. My cousin did Ywam a few years before so I got on their website at 2am and looked through their dts locations and one of them stuck in my head for weeks. That’s what told me I need to do this. Even when it looked like financially I couldn’t go something still told me no I have to do this and In two weeks my dts was paid for! And if you think about it 6 months or more is such a small period of your life compared to how much time you have in your life. And it’s worth the change it has on you and your life with God. Id do it all over again and again if I could.

[@SplitColor12]

Laura Wilson Mine was I was in a rough place in my life (partying and etc) just digging a deeper hole. And I knew the only thing that was gonna help me was God. My cousin did Ywam a few years before so I got on their website at 2am and looked through their dts locations and one of them stuck in my head for weeks. That’s what told me I need to do this. Even when it looked like financially I couldn’t go something still told me no I have to do this and In two weeks my dts was paid for! And if you think about it 6 months or more is such a small period of your life compared to how much time you have in your life. And it’s worth the change it has on you and your life with God. Id do it all over again and again if I could.

[@kjetilhaugland]

Wow

[@acrosslinechristine]

Thank you for sharing your experience in YWAM. My daughters are learning in DTS. Can I translate your video into the Chinese language for Chinese young people? I mean can I put it on KZbin?

[@israellawson2904]

This is beautiful! Made me tear up! Great video

[@samanthaeverts1787]

Wow! This is amazing! DTS put so well into words and picture! Thanks for sharing!

[@SplitColor12]

This October it’ll be a year since I finished my dts. They aren’t kidding when they say it’s hard going back home after an amazing experience like ywam. But God opened a door and I’ll be staffing a school this September! God knows my heart and knows my needs!

[@gebymailoa]

great great great message through amazing video! love it!

[@dannymoncada9494]

Rise up the youth of this nation to carry your word to the ends of the earth!!

[@xKelseyxKayx]

Oh amazing,thank you for making this video it spoke to me in so many ways and has encouraged me not to worry about gods plan and it will happen. You are inspiring.

[@kayla20vezeau]

This gets me excited!! Im applying for dts Jan 2019

[@Hmack362]

Which country?

[@teresaroca4900]

Wow!! Love it, if you want to do a short mission in Spain, Madrid please do it!

[@johnfoday7912]

I am working in a least reached country among least reached peoples group mostly youths. I would love to share this video with them in our upcoming meeting. Do you have a French version?

[@JoshSeals]

Sadly I don't, but you would be welcome to download the video and narrate in french!

[@kecabeca]

I really loved this! I have been around YWAM and part of YWAM for many years but this way of presenting your DTS adventure is very refreshing and real. Thank you.

[@Beastiie7]

what course did you take?

[@randirogers6103]

I know I'm late, but I just had to comment. It's taken a while, but I finally found a quality, good-natured film channel that has more than just the usual half-hearted tries at films that have a basic storyline, or none at all. Here, on this channel, I found a film group that shares the same beliefs that I do and puts out content that I can genuinely enjoy. Thank you. Keep it up!

[@JoshSeals]

Shorty Rogers thank you so much!

[@Morgan13music]

so awesome! which DTS did you do specifically?

[@JoshSeals]

It was called the Backpack Europe DTS at the base in Biarritz France

[@ppraveen7796]

Thanks

[@florenciaicazatti8853]

Where did you do your DTS?

[@kirstenrodgers5084]

Starting my DTS in September!! This video is apart of what inspired me and really pushed me to completely chase after God and go on this adventure with/for Him. So awesome and I can’t wait!! Thanks so much for posting this!

[@perladenise4519]

YWAM (juCUM in Spanish) has come to my city 3 times... And when they come, there's an awakening here... Do u know Word Of Life?

[@casatabito]

Awesome

[@UnderEveryBookAndCranny]

The school?

[@desireemayorga4434]

I love this video!!! Thanks for sharing with us your adventure with God!!! It is awesome 😱❤😍