News and Events
2010.06.25
On-demand expands LifeStyleTV's reach
Interview with Heber Teixeira
Imagine being able to watch virtually all of the programs LifeStyleTV has produced in the past four and a half years? Imagine being able to watch them anytime, anywhere, with 24x7 access for free? Imagine being able to share links for programs on social networking sites, and being able to even embed videos on your own website? Heber Teixeira, head technician at LifeStyleTV, shares in this interview the latest developments of LifeStyleTV's on-demand system.
Why on-demand?
LifeStyleTV is constantly seeking to find new ways of reaching people for Christ through media. On-demand allows people to watch what they want, when they want, and even where they want. It's also another resource for people to share the gospel with their friends and family. You can watch programs on your computer and even your smartphone.
How did LifeStyleTV go on-demand?
In early 2009, someone donated equipment which only had the capacity of around 50 programs. While this was a good start, we still had a lot of research and development to work on. At the right time, a donor came forward and financed a complete system that would be able to hold over 1500 programs, in multiple qualities!
Who put the system together?
Kristoffer Sandström, a computer technician from Sweden, volunteered many weeks of researching different technologies, configuring, testing and programming the new system. Allan Jensen, a software programmer from Norway, also helped us with developing the systems interface. Together, we designed and built the on-demand system from scratch so that it would fit our needs and be as future proof as possible. Internally, we have also spent a lot of time creating graphics for each program, write interesting descriptions and keywords to make finding specific topics easier. At the end of the day, we will have an on-demand system that will deliver many hours of quality programming, at a fraction of the cost had we paid an external company to set up and maintain.
What can people watch on-demand?
There are programs with Bible studies, inspirational sermons, family seminars, health seminars, interviews, tasty cooking and relaxing music.
Can people download programs?
Programs are not in a downloadable format. You can, however, save links and even embed the video on your own website. You don’t have to watch it through LifeStyleTV's website. Some programs have pdf links beside them, like Utforska Bibeln prophecy has Bible studies or Dagens cooking has recipes, you can download.
Will the on-demand eventually replace the satellite TV?
Absolutely not. The on-demand system complements satellite TV and reaches another group of people. It's for people who already know about LifeStyleTV but want the flexibility of watching something on their schedule. Sharing programs is also easier online than with satellite TV as you can with the on-demand. Both have advantages, and both are needed.
How do you go about sharing programs?
Viewers just need to go to www.lifestyletv/ondemand and start browsing for interesting programs. On every video clip there are three different options you can click on: "link" - copy and paste into an email or into facebook; "e-mail" - put in your friend's email and send; or "code" - copy and paste to embed the video into your website.
How can churches use the on-demand on their websites?
Churches can link to our on-demand site or if they prefer, they can just embed a specific program directly on the churches website. This way the visitor to the churches website doesn’t need to leave their website, just to watch the program.
What does the future hold for the on-demand library?
Ultimately, our vision is to have a comprehensive library of lifestyle-focussed programs primarily in the Scandinavian languages. They need to be easy to search and to easy share with others. Our aim by the end of summer 2010 is to upload over 300 of LifeStyleTV's programs. From then on, most new programs that will be produced will be made available on-demand. We'll also be adding special features and clips, like meet the team and behind the scenes. We're planning to put up programs from other Christian TV producers.
Do you have any on-demand viewer stories to share?
Actually, just yesterday we received an e-mail from a student in Norway. He wrote "today I looked at the TV guide and took note of the programs I wanted to watch. In the break, I took a one hour bike ride to practice what I had seen and heard on LifeStyleTV. If I miss a program, I go to the on-demand in the evening and listen closely."
Any final thoughts?
Spread the word! Contact LifeStyleTV and order some free mini-cards that you can share with personal contacts the resources on offer.
Dear Friends,
This is not a regular news briefing, but a special personal request to you. Please read on.
“Miracles can never come to people who always know where things are coming from – those who have everything provided. Miracles come, as Elder Frazee points out, to those who are willing to get out on a limb with God: ‘The only time miracles happen is when somebody who is doing something for God is stuck unless the miracle happens. The only way to have a miracle happen is to get out on a limb with God. This must be not in presumption, but in doing something God wants done, and you know God wants it done. You must be willing to work with all you have and be willing to sacrifice and go without to make your project succeed. When there is still something beyond what you can do, God steps in and does it for you. This is the way miracles happen.’” – Robert H. Pierson (former General Conference president), in Miracles Happen Every Day, page 10.
LifeStyleTV was established by faith, and has been sustained by many miracles for the past five years. During these years we have seen it fulfill its mission of broadcasting the Three Angels’ Messages to Scandinavia. We have seen how peoples’ lives have been changed and how many have joined the church through baptism. As long as God has a purpose for LifeStyleTV to exist, we are sure that He will continue to perform miracles and supply every need, as He has done so far.
The exciting thing—yet at the same time perplexing and at times trying—is that we never know how God will perform a miracle, nor when or through whom. This does not mean that we don’t plan or do our best to find solutions, but we have learned that God has a thousand ways. Ellen G. White puts it this way: “In every difficulty He has His way prepared to bring relief. Our heavenly Father has a thousand ways to provide for us, of which we know nothing. Those who accept the one principle of making the service and honor of God supreme will find perplexities vanish, and a plain path before their feet.” Desire of Ages, page 330.
This year some of our international startup supporters have had to decrease their support because of the global financial crisis. Even as local support from Scandinavia has increased some, this has left LifeStyleTV in a difficult situation, and how God is going to solve our current financial predicament we don’t know. We can only pray, plan and work. The current shortage in the budget, though big, could be covered by 200 new Gideons partners signing up. We have therefore initiated another Gideons campaign, of getting 200 new Gideon partners before June 20 to help balance the budget. Whether this is the way God will work remains to be seen, and through whom He will work remains unknown. But as the deadline for our campaign is almost here and we are still far from reaching our goal of 200 new Gideons, we therefore ask you to join us in earnest prayer and decisive action.
Are you willing to help us? Would you recruit one Gideons by personally talking to or calling your close friends or relatives, and encourage them to become part of God’s miracle? Maybe there is something else you can do too, so don’t be surprised if God impresses you with other practical ideas that you can do to help.
God’s ways indeed are many. Over the years we have seen young people auction off school photos to family and friends, make a yard sale before getting married, or cancel a wedding honeymoon trip – all personal sacrifices so that they could give and be part of seeing the mission of LifeStyleTV continue. Others have sold cars, written LifeStyleTV into their will, or put a summerhouse up for sale, to be able to give a significant part to the mission of broadcasting the Three Angels’ Messages to Scandinavia. Staff working here at LifeStyleTV have from their already sacrificial salaries volunteered to go on only half pay for a second year, in order that more people’s lives may be changed as a result of watching LifeStyleTV. The question is, what are you willing to sacrifice to see souls saved, and the gospel preached, so that Jesus soon can come and take us all home?
Thank you for taking the time to read this and for praying with us that God again will perform a miracle in behalf of LifeStyleTV, and that it will be a continued testimony to His cause. Do you dare ask with Paul: “What shall I do, Lord?” Acts 22:10. I am sure, that the Lord will show you what you can do and will take care of His mission.
With best regards and wishes of God’s special blessings,
Claus Nybo
On behalf of the LifeStyleTV team
 P.S. Remember, that a Gideons partner is a person that gives every month, but how much and how long is totally up to them and God. We have students that give 50kr and others that give up to 20 thousand kroners every month, with most giving about 500kr. To register and for more information about becoming a Gideons partner please visit our website at: www.Gideons300.se
P.P.S. If you have not gotten our new inspirational magazine with lots of fresh testimonies, just send us your address and we will mail it out to you for free.
2010.05.18 Gideons300 special campaign
Beginning Wednesday 19 May until Sunday June 20, LifeStyleTV will be running a new Gideons300 campaign. The effort aims to add the equivalent of 200 urgently needed new Gideons monthly partners to help support LifeStyleTV.
This year the amount of start-up support coming from international donors each month has again diminished considerably, and we are now hurting badly. The 200 new Gideons will enable LifeStyleTV to continue broadcasting.
There will be a special series of LifeStyleTV Direkts updating viewers and supporters on the latest news and reports from the Gideons campaign. The broadcast times are as follows:
Gideons300 #1 - Wednesday 19/5 20.00 hrs / Saturday 22/5 21.00 hrs
Gideons300 #2 - Wednesday 26/5 20.00 hrs / Saturday 29/5 21.00 hrs
Gideons300 #3 - Wednesday 2/6 20.00 hrs / Saturday 5/6 21.00 hrs
Gideons300 #4 - Wednesday 9/6 20.00 hrs / Saturday 12/6 21.00 hrs
Gideons300 #5 - Wednesday 16/6 20.00 hrs / Saturday 19/6 21.00 hrs
The LifeStyleTV Direkt programs will also be available on LifeStyleTV's on-demand page soon after the program airs.
Visit the Gideons300 website to learn more and to register your commitment.
2010-01-13 Free recipe download (pdf) 
2010-01-11 4 Year Anniversary LIVE Program
Our hearts are full of thanksgiving as we look back on another year of an amazing faith journey. Wednesday 13th January, 2010, is our four year anniversary. We will celebrate this with a special Live program at 8 p.m.-10 p.m. (C.E.T.) on LifeStyleTV. In this program we will be looking back at the blessings and testimonies of the last year, and looking forward to the hopes and goals of 2010.
To make this program extra special, we would love to hear from you how LifeStyleTV has made a difference in your life or in the life of others you know. We will be taking live emails in the show, and sharing the latest viewer testimonies. Write to us at and tell us what you think of the channel, and any suggestions you may have.
The first hour of the program will be in Swedish, and the second hour in English. You will see pictures and behind the scenes footage from the past year, as well as hearing heart-warming stories from our viewers.
Join us on Wednesday 13th January, 2010, 8-9 p.m. (C.E.T.) in Swedish, and 9-10 p.m. in English. The show will air LIVE on the Internet and via Thor5 satellite!
Repeat times
Friday, 15th January
20.00hrs - 21.00hrs (Swedish)
21.00hrs - 22.00hrs (English)
Saturday, 16th January
11.00hrs - 12.00hrs (Swedish)
21.00hrs - 22.00hrs (Swedish)
22.00hrs - 23.00hrs or 16.00hrs Eastern Standard Time (English)
Sunday, 17th January
17.00hrs - 18.00hrs (Swedish)
20.00hrs - 21.00hrs (Swedish)
2009-05-08 “Stenarna Ropar!” now on DVD!
LifeStyleTV just finished a 15 part series about the incredibly fascinating stones in Hallsbergs garden located in Southern Sweden. On the stones you find images and texts from the prophetic message in the Bible. The message will be presented in these programs and interpreted from the Bible. It will start to air at LifeStyleTV on May 17, 2009, but you can already order the DVD set from LifeStyleTV at: sales [@] lifestyletv.se.
2008-12-02 LifeStyleTV LIVE Internet streaming launches tomorrow!
LifeStyleTV is now ready to launch live streaming on the Internet of our broadcast. This means, that if you have a high-speed Internet connection you can now watch LifeStyleTV online at www.lifestyletv.se, as well as via satellite. The streaming will start on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at 20:00 Swedish time (2pm EST), with a special LIVE program from our studio.
2008-02-12 LifeStyleEXPO
coming to Malmö
LifeStyleEXPO is coming again to Malmö, March 17-19,
2008. Venue to be announced.
2007-12-16 LifeStyleTV's 2-year anniversary program
Join the LifeStyleTV team with guest speakers Max Torkelsen (President, Upper Columbia Conference, USA), Chester V. Clark III (ASI Vice-President) and others for a day of inspiration, testimonies and music, as LifeStyleTV commemorates two years of broadcasting the Gospel to Scandinavia.
When: Sabbath, January 12, 2008, all day program
Where: Malmö Adventkyrka
Speakers: Max Torkelsen, Chester V. Clark III & others
2007-08-24 LifeStyleEXPO - Kentucky, USA report
Claus Nybo, LifeStyleTV president, shares about LifeStyleTV.
This past August, LifeStyleTV brought the LifeStyleEXPO to ASI's (Adventist-laymen's Services and Industries) 60th Anniversary convention in Kentucky, USA. The LifeStyleEXPO helped visitors learn more about their personal health, as well as promote the health expo concept and show how it is working in Scandinavia.
"We couldn't have done it without the faithful volunteers who gave of their time and expertise to help run the booths," says Claus Nybo, LifeStyleTV President and organiser of the expo. Visitors found the volunteers and staff "friendly, helpful, kind, courteous and informative". A big thanks to ASI for making spaces available, and seeing the vision for conducting a full health expo within the convention center.
A popular booth was the "Rest" booth, as visitors experienced a relaxing chair massage. Visitors also enjoyed the free health tests to determine their blood glucose, cholesterol and body fat levels. "It was fun to get instant feedback on tests" commented a lady from Arkansas. "It is helpful for us to be reminded about what we need to do to stay healthy" said another.
The LifeStyleEXPO is based on the eight natural laws of health. The panels and materials have been designed to match LifeStyleTV's branding. LifeStyleTV uses the LifeStyleEXPO to promote the TV channel in a tangible way, while getting local volunteers involved in putting something back in their communities.
 
2007-07-01 LifeStyleEXPO coming to Kentucky, USA!
LifeStyleTV will be holding the it's first LifeStyleEXPO in the USA at the ASI 60th Anniversary convention, August 1-3, 2007. Experience for yourself the benefits of a health expo, either by going through it or being part of the team.
To make this possible, we urgently need 50 volunteers, medical or non-medical, young or old, to serve at the stations. LifeStyleEXPO will run from 9-10 pm Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday and 1-3 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (2-3 pm). Training will be given on Wednesday.
The expo is organized by LifeStyleTV in partnership with VitaSalus, H.E.R. and ASI.
If you would like to be part of this health expo at ASI, please contact us at info [@] lifestyletv.se.
Visit the NEW LifeStyleEXPO website.
May 2007: LifeStyleTV tapes new anti-depression series
As part of new series of health programs under the "Total-life seminars" title, LifeStyleTV taped a new series with Dr. Neil Nedley specifically dealing with the epidemic of depression, and another on the eight simple steps of for total health.
The series takes up the leading causes and sustainable treatment for depression, a condition that affects most of Scandinavia in one way or another.
Dr. Nedley is no stranger to LifeStyleTV, and first appeared on the series "The Way Out" looking at some of the most sought after health topics like Cancer, heart disease, and food for the brain.
Look out for this new series, first coming on DVD, and later in the year on LifeStyleTV. The seminars will be subtitled into Swedish.
April 2007: Health expo attracts 1000 visitors
LifeStyleTV's first health expo in Malmö, Sweden, drew 1000 visitors in just four afternoons. Over 50 volunteers including health professionals helped people from the Triangle shopping mall go through the nine health stations, from taking blood glucose tests, to body fat tests, Harvard step tests and counselling.
The health expo concept is that is a public-service initiative and is a way to put something back in the community. For LifeStyleTV, it offers an opportunity to promote the mental, physical and spiritual oriented programming broadcast on LifeStyleTV.
2007-03-23 Total-life seminars in Malmö, Sweden. With Dr. Viriato Ferreira, Sebastian Tirtirau and Scott Moore.
April 4-8, 2007 Malmö Adventkyrka
Seminars start at 7pm (19:00hrs). Language: English, with options for Swedish translations.
LifeStyleTV is taping these seminars in Malmö. Come be part of the the studio audience. Entrance is free.
Total-life seminars
Experience “Total-life seminars” – a refreshing new series designed to inspire, enrich and motivate you to live your life to the full!
Explore a wholistic approach to living, and find the keys to total-health, fulfillment and trust, in a world of stress, dissatisfaction and distrust.
Discover your full potential, as our special guests share their expert knowledge and personal insights.
Dr. Viriato Ferreira, Portugal // Health Expo expert
Dr. Viriato is known for introducing the Health Expo concept into Europe
and has helped thousands of people experience lasting health and happiness. He operates VitaSalus, a medical and educational center in Lisbon, Portugal.
Sebastian Tirtirau, Canada // Extreme mission explorer
Sebastian has some riveting adventure stories to tell! Ten years ago he founded the Pilgrim Society, and finds great fulfillment in delivering Bibles to the Arctic Inuits, Kalahari bushmen and Amazonian jungle people.
Scott Moore, USA // Bible instructor
Before training to be a Bible instructor, Scott worked as an 18-wheel truck driver. He now loves to help people discover the Bible to be an interesting, accurate and trustworthy book, relevant for everyday life.
Program
Wednesday April 8, 2007
Experience life to the full!
How to improve your quality and joy in life
Thursday April 9, 2007
Take charge of your life!
How to make changes in your lifestyle that will last
Good Friday (April 10, 1007)
From communist soldier to extreme explorer.
A gripping testimony from someone that survived Ceausescu’s military prison.
Saturday April 11, 2007
Madness or trust? Risking life in extreme exploration.
Is there anything left you can trust?
Easter Sunday (April 12, 2007)
How to avoid dying: keep living!
Is dying the end of living? Is there hope for my future?
2007-03-07 LifeStyleTV inaugurates new studio, and a new season of "LifeStyleTV Direkt"
Claus Nybo, President, with Richard Ramont, Studio Manager, opens our new studio.
Saturday March 3, 2007 marked the beginning of a new era for LifeStyleTV when we inaugerated our new studio, followed by the very first live transmission from the LifeStyleTV station.
Local supporters came to the simple ceremony, where Richard Ramont, our Studio Manager, cut the ribbon followed by a dedication prayer by Daniel Pedley, Communication Director.
LifeStyleTV production team.
After our guests had left, LifeStyleTV's production team got ready for our first live from the studio. Guests Danny Shelton, 3ABN President, and Chester V Clark III, General Vice President, ASI, joined Claus Nybo, LifeStyleTV President in an informal discussion on what LifeStyleTV is all about.
LifeStyleTV Direkt's first program, with guests Danny Shelton and Chester V Clark III interviewed by Claus Nybo.
Our first live kicked off a new season of "LifeStyleTV Direkt" - a half-hour interview show that brings in a variety of people who share interesting stories. LifeStyleTV Direkt will air each Saturday night at 21:00 hrs in March and April 2007.
2006-12-01 LifeStyleTV tapes ADRA Christmas programs
LifeStyleTV taped new programs for December 2006 entitled, “Jul med ADRA” (Christmas with Adventist Development and Relief Agency). Using the Malmö Adventkyrkan as a studio, LifeStyleTV taped a concert, interviews and special musics to help promote the work of ADRA on TV this holiday season.
Kersti Esselwall-Smårs, vocals, and Sofia Nordlund, piano, gave a one hour concert in Malmö as part of their tour of Adventist churches in Sweden, raising money for ADRA Sweden's work in third-world countries.
Another facet of promoting ADRA this December was taping a four-part interview series with ADRA Denmark. In the first program, Claus Nybo interviewed Lehnart Falk, Secretary General, and Margit Wærn, Programme assistant, who highlighted ADRA Denmark's work to help thousands of refugees in Burundi re-establish their homes and livelihoods after being displaced by civil war.
Three other programs with representatives of ADRA Denmark will be aired to coincide with each Sunday in Advent.
"Jul med ADRA" will give an added boost in publicity to ADRA’s work in Scandinavia, at a time of year when many people are giving money to overseas projects.
The Danish “Jul med ADRA” interviews start airing on LifeStyleTV at 18:00 hrs CET, Saturday 2nd December, 2006. The Swedish concert will start airing at 20:00 hrs CET, Tuesday 19th December, 2006. Please visit our website for more program information and repeat times.
2006.10.31 Due to severe storms in our area this past weekend, we experienced problems with our broadcast. We are now back on schedule.
2006.09.19 TROVÄRDIGHET APOLOGETICS SERIES COMING OCTOBER
This past Easter, LifeStyleTV taped a series of Christian apologetics meetings with David Asscherick.
The presentations will be of interest to those who may be questioning the very basic claims and tenets of Christianity. David's style is very approachable, logical, and packed with illustrations from his personal experience.
Trovärdighet series starts Friday 13th October at 19:30 hrs, and airs for 5 weeks each Friday evening. The programs are as follows:
1. God, are you there? Compelling evidences for God's existence.
2. Who are you God? Are there historical proofs for Jesus Christ?
3. Why pain and suffering? Behind the battle lines of life.
4. Why am I here? Finding meaning and purpose for your life.
5. David's testimony.
Each program is repeated on: Saturday at 0:30 hrs, 10:30 hrs; Sunday at 16:00 hrs; Monday at 04:00 hrs; Tuesday at 21:00 hrs and Wednesday at 09:00 hrs.
2006.09.15 | MAP SERIES STARTS THIS WEEKEND
What Is Most Amazing Prophecies (MAP)?
This last year, the Bible has been a primary target of attack, receiving a barrage of criticism and doubts in the media. A parade of books, movies, and TV specials such as The Da Vinci Code, The Gospel of Judas, and The Jesus' Papers, all directly challenge the integrity of God's Word.
But the Bible is an anvil that has worn out many hammers. One of the strongest evidences for the supernatural validity of the Scriptures is found in the amazing accuracy of Bible prophecy. Beginning September 16, 2006 at 21:00* hrs, Pastor Doug Batchelor will present a fascinating series of messages called Most Amazing Prophecies that will not only show that the Bible can be completely trusted, but also share Christ in a unique and profound way that will help you grow your church!
Ten thrilling meetings, presented by Pastor Doug and hosted by Dwight Nelson, will focus on Bible prophecy and how it affects people today. Each program, Pastor Doug will answer Bible questions from the viewing audience while encouraging them to make an informed decision for Christ.
This new, relevant, and uniquely designed program will be rebroadcast by LifeStyleTV with only 20 hours delay from the live feed coming from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan.
The MAP series will air every night for 10 nights at 21:00 hrs from Saturday 16th September to Monday 25th September. Visit the MAP page for more information about times.
*Central European Summer Time or GMT+2
2006.05.12 | SUPPORTER SITE UPDATED
eReach.se has been updated with news, galleries and event information that would be of interest to supporters and sponsors of LifeStyleTV.
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2006.04.06 | "TROVÄRDIGHET" TRAILER PREVIEW
If you are wondering what's going to be happening in Malmö this Easter, take a sneak preview of the opening trailer.
Click here to watch the Trovärdighet trailer: Choose 320X240 or 480X360
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2006.03.28 | "TROVÄRDIGHET" SERIES TAPING IN MALMÖ
With an unprecedented interest in spiritual and religious issues, LifeStyleTV is organising a series tackling life's basic questions. Featuring international speaker/teacher David Asscherick, this series will seek to answer questions like "God are you there? Who are you God? Why pain and suffering? and Why am I here?".
The taping of "Trovärdighet" will be at the Malmö Adventkyrka over the Easter weekend, from 13-16 April, 2006 starting at 19:00hrs each night. Audience participants are requested to arrive 15 minutes before, as filming will start promptly at 19:00hrs. Entrance is free of charge.
The series is expected to be on DVD ready to ship 1 May, 2006.
Download the flyer here: Swedish | English
2006.03.01 | LIFESTYLETV'S WEBSITE UPDATE
LifeStyleTV is pleased to announce the launch of it's viewer website www.lifestyletv.se. The website will be continually expanding information about schedules, programs and special features.
Your feedback about the website or programming is appreciated. Just write your comments to:
feedback@lifestyletv.se
2006.01.19 | “CARRY THE LIGHT” DEDICATION WEEKEND
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