The Wild Brothers
Do you know what foreign missionary life is like? Have you ever thought about living “off the grid”? How about changing cultures and trying crazy new foods? We know what it’s like—we are Christian missionary kids growing up in the jungle. We are the Wild brothers, and we want to show you our world.
The Wild Brothers: Season 1 - 8 Episode s
1x1 - Welcome to Our World
Let the adventures in creation begin! Enter the reality of a homeschooling missionary family, and meet the four sons of Mike and Libby Wild deep in the remote jungle of a Southeast Pacific island. Experience creation, and evangelism, like never before! Give your children a truly Christian worldview! Modern-day missionary kids adventure far into God's creation and discover exotic wildlife. Your family will be inspired as everyone joins in to build a mountain house then carve an airstrip out of dense jungle flora. See creation care in action as the Wild brothers adopt orphaned jungle animals. Also see what homeschooling in a jungle house looks like as parents share why family mealtime and nature adventuring can be so hopeful. Best of all, you'll love allowing your kids to watch again and again as the Wild Brothers share that knowing and serving Jesus is the ultimate adventure!
1x2 - Jewels of the Jungle
Your kids will get excited about the Creator as they learn details of His amazing creation! Meet young Asher Wild and his three fun-loving teenage brothers. These homeschooled MK's (Missionary Kids) live deep in the jungles of Southeast Asia. Like most boys, they love to catch strange bugs - jewels of the jungle in all sizes and colors. But their bug collection is super-size! Watch the brothers net rare butterflies - and one that is even new to science! You'll also love the crazy way they catch nighttime critters. And all the purposeful fun is impossible for their young tribal friends to resist! Every hike in the tropical flora and every new adventure is an opportunity to share about the God of creation and His perfect Garden of Eden, and Adam's sin that resulted in God sending the Savior, Jesus!
1x3 - Paradise Lost
The Wild Brothers and their parents return for their third amazing adventure! In Paradise Lost, the family boats to a tropical reef with their friends, the Brown family. There they explore the sparkling underwater wonderland of exotic fish, sea turtles, manta rays, and more. Above the tide, the Wild Brothers soon realize that this paradise is not perfect. Remains at a burial ground and a few dangerous encounters remind everyone that, despite the beauty of nature today, our fallen world is only a shadow of God's original creation. Join the Wild family in this underwater adventure which reminds us that Jesus came to redeem His people, and He will come again to restore a Paradise Lost.
1x4 - Tiger Trail
Join the Wild brothers as they hike remote trails in search of the legendary Tasmanian tiger. They are determined to uncover the truth while deepening their relationships with the people of their mountain. Get your family together to fully enjoy an adventure you will never forget!
1x5 - Island of the Gods
The fifth Wild Brothers family adventure DVD follows the homeschooling missionaries Mike & Libby Wild and their four sons to the rich but challenging culture of Bali, Indonesia! Wherever Morgan and his brothers turn, Hindu and Buddhist influences are evident. Temples and statues to the Balinese gods, ancestors, and animals abound. The people of Bali worship creation instead of the Creator. As the brothers set out to understand and explain the rituals, their curiosity nearly gets them in trouble. Bali's elaborate temples, ritual dances, and traditions reveal a deep need for the creation-based gospel of Jesus the Creator and Savior! An eye-opening, family friendly look at a major world religion.
1x6 - Changes of Latitude
The exciting sixth episode in the Wild Brothers series reveals many changes for the Wild family. With just a few months before their return to the USA, dad, mom, and the boys must say goodbye to the remote mountain tribe and travel to coastal towns to be transported into the twenty-first century. As they prepare for their long trek back, this fun episode shows the eldest son, Morgan, learning to drive and preparing to leave the island for college. There is also a walk through an open-air market, the discovery of a sunken World War II fighter plane, an amazing swim with a giant whale shark, and the Wilds' ever-lovable pet cuscus, Newt. Join them for the best adventure yet! Discover God's creation and learn from a family who trusts God through a scary and totally new season in their lives.
1x7 - Preparing for Departure
Using simple tools and resources, Dad and the boys begin work on a Polynesian double canoe (commonly referred to as a catamaran) to navigate the family back to the USA from Papua, Indonesia. With help from other missionaries and a few superstitious locals, the whole family works to construct a watertight wooden vessel. However, big problems must be overcome. The parallels to Noah, his sons, and the huge Ark they had to build spur the Wilds along to complete their boat and prepare for the journey.
1x8 - Deep Sea Canoe
The four sons of Mike and Libby Wild are ready to set sail on a WILD journey. Their destination? Home! Months of meticulous planning and careful building are over. The Wild family is now ready to start their long and danger-riddled voyage from New Guinea to the USA on their handcrafted deep-sea canoe! Solar panels have been added to keep the boys' computers and video cameras energized. Excitement fills the air as they anticipate the breathtaking sights and new discoveries that lay ahead. However, an unexpected impediment suddenly stands in their way. What will God do? How will they respond? Climb aboard the big Polynesian catamaran for an inspiring family adventure!