Since the dawn of Christianity, brave missionaries have answered the call to embark on journeys to unfamiliar, foreign countries — all for the sake of the gospel.

Learning about real people’s challenges and how they overcame them is a powerful reminder of the human spirit. These reminders can be especially important when we are facing our own hurdles.

While you may love to watch documentaries, some of the options available can contain some disturbing content. It seems like entertainment options continue to deteriorate. Some are full of mindless material or unnecessary violence that leaves the viewer feeling they received no value. Others follow celebrities and other individuals whose values and choices disagree with what you believe. If you find yourself longing for more wholesome choices with positive messages, check-out these inspiring documentaries.