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1989

 

1989 Episodes  Click an episode title for more information.
56: By Faith, Noah
57: The Prodigal, Jimmy
58: A Matter of Obedience
59: A Worker Approved
60: And When You Pray...
61: The Boy Who Didn't Go to Church
62: Let This Mind Be In You
63: A Good and Faithful Servant
64: The Greatest of These
65: Bad Company
66: The Imagination Station I
67: The Imagination Station II
68: Choices
69: Go Ye Therefore
70: The Return of Harley I
71: The Return of Harley II
72: An Encounter with Mrs. Hooper
73: A Bite of Applesauce
74: Connie Goes to Camp I
75: Connie Goes to Camp II
76: Eugene's Dilemma
77: The Nemesis I
78: The Nemesis II
79: Our Best Vacation Ever
80: A Prisoner for Christ
81: Good Business
82: Heatwave
83: The Battle I
84: The Battle II
85: You Go to School Where?
86: Isaac the Insecure
87: Elijah I
88: Elijah II
89: That's Not Fair
90: But, You Promised
91: A Mission for Jimmy
92: The Ill-Gotten Deed
93: Rescue from Manatugo Point
94: Operation: Dig-Out
95: The Very Best of Friends
96: The Reluctant Rival
97: Monty's Christmas
98: The Visitors
99: The Barclay Ski Vacation

 

#56 By Faith, Noah

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Original Air Date: 1/07/89
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Genesis 6-9, Hebrews 11:7,1 Peter 1:8-9

Theme: Faith, the Bible story of Noah


Summary:

Whit tells Jack and Lucy the story of Noah, a faithful man who stuck it out to the end and pressed on, even when those around him were making fun of him. It contains a valuable lesson about faith.


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Included in Collections: FUN-damentals (#4), Bible Eyewitness, Bible Eyewitness: Hall of Faith (Specials)

 


 

#57 The Prodigal, Jimmy

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Original Air Date: 1/14/89
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, 1 John 1:9

Theme: Repentance, forgiveness, the biblical parable of the prodigal son


Summary:

Jimmy's dad tells him to do some chores and do his homework, but instead he finds himself at the arcade with two "friends." Will Jimmy be able to get home before his father finds out?


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Included in Collections: FUN-damentals (#4), Bible Eyewitness (Special), AIO Encore Collection (Special)

 


 

#58 A Matter of Obedience

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Original Air Date: 1/21/89
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: John 14:15, 1 John 5:3

Theme: Obedience


Summary:

Tom Riley substitutes for a Sunday School class and shares a childhood memory, and how it relates to obedience.


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Included in Collection: FUN-damentals (#4)

 

 

 

#59 A Worker Approved

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Original Air Date: 1/28/89
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Theme: The importance of Bible study


Summary:

Robyn Jacobs decides to start studying her Bible, but none of the ways she tries seem to work. Whit takes over and helps her out.


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Included in Collection: FUN-damentals (#4)

 


 

#60 And When You Pray...

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Original Air Date: 2/04/89
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Mark 11:24

Theme: Prayer


Summary:

Jimmy prays that God will give him a bicycle and it happens. Donna becomes confused about how to pray, so Whit helps her to see what prayer is all about.


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Included in Collection: FUN-damentals (#4)

 


 

#61 The Boy Who Didn't Go to Church

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Original Air Date: 2/11/89
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Theme: The importance of regular church attendance


Summary:

Jack Davis stops going to church because of circumstances around him, and he learns the importance of the Christian church body as he acts in a play.


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Included in Collections: FUN-damentals (#4), AIO Platinum Collection (Special)

 


 

#62 Let This Mind Be in You

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Original Air Date: 2/18/89
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1, Philippians 2:5

Theme: Being Christlike


Summary:

Mr. Whittaker leaves for several days, and he entrusts Whit's End to Connie and Eugene. However, a few paint cans arrive and trouble ensues.


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Included in Collection: FUN-damentals (#4)

 


 

#63 A Good and Faithful Servant

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Original Air Date: 2/25/89
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Theme: Stewardship


Summary:

The parents in the Barclay household decide that it's time to start a Barclay budget because everyone needs money.


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Included in Collection: FUN-damentals (#4)

 


 

#64 The Greatest of These

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Original Air Date: 3/04/89
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: John 15:12, 1 Corinthians 13

Theme: Unconditional love


Summary:

Robyn Jacobs has to work on a science project for school, and her partner is Oscar. She finds out that Oscar has a physical condition which makes him the way he is.


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Included in Collection: FUN-damentals (#4)

 


 

#65 Bad Company

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Original Air Date: 3/11/89
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-4, 2 Corinthians 6:14

Theme: Choosing friends wisely


Summary:

Donna's friend Rachael Woodworth isn't the best of people, and despite her parents' thoughts, she continues hanging out with her. Donna learns the hard way.


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Included in Collection: FUN-damentals (#4)

 


 

#66 The Imagination Station I

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Original Air Date: 3/18/89
Writers: Phil Lollar, Paul McCusker

Director: Phil Lollar, Paul McCusker
Sound Designers: Dave Arnold, Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10; 14:12-16:13

Theme: The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ


Summary:

Digger Digwillow thinks that the Bible is boring, so Mr. Whittaker shows him the Imagination Station. He travels back to witness Jesus' death and resurrection.


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Included in Collections: Daring Deeds, Sinister Schemes (#5), Bible Eyewitness (Special), AIO Encore Collection (Special)

 


 

#67 The Imagination Station II

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Original Air Date: 3/25/89
Writers: Phil Lollar, Paul McCusker

Director: Phil Lollar, Paul McCusker
Sound Designers: Dave Arnold, Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10; 14:12-16:13

Theme: The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ


Summary:

Digger Digwillow thinks that the Bible is boring, so Mr. Whittaker shows him the Imagination Station. He travels back to witness Jesus' death and resurrection.


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Included in Collections: Daring Deeds, Sinister Schemes (#5), Bible Eyewitness (Special), AIO Encore Collection (Special)

 


 

#68 Choices

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Original Air Date: 4/01/89
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Romans 14:23, 2 Timothy 1:7

Theme: Dealing with authority, standing up for your faith


Summary:

Lucy doesn't know if she should write a report on evolution. Despite her poor grade, Lucy decides not to compromiser her beliefs.


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Included in Collection: FUN-damentals (#4)

 


 

#69 Go Ye Therefore

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Original Air Date: 4/08/89
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Matthew 28:28-20, Mark 16:15, Luke 24:46-48

Theme: Witnessing, evangelism


Summary:

Connie and her friend try various ways to witness about their faith, and eventually Connie finds the best way of all.


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Included in Collection: FUN-damentals (#4)

 


 

#70 The Return of Harley I

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Original Air Date: 4/29/89
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Proverbs 14:7-25

Theme: Imagination


Summary:

Jack Davis and Officer Harley investigate bootleggers. They end up in a real life-threatening situation.


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#71 The Return of Harley II

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Original Air Date: 5/06/89
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Proverbs 14:7-25

Theme: Imagination


Summary:

Jack Davis and Officer Harley investigate bootleggers. They end up in a real life-threatening situation.


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#72 An Encounter with Mrs. Hooper

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Original Air Date: 5/13/89
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

Theme: Compassion for the elderly


Summary:

Donna is put with a crabby old woman in a nursing home, but she has ways of digging into this woman's lonely soul.


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Included in Collection: Daring Deeds, Sinister Schemes (#5)

 


 

#73 A Bite of Applesauce

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Original Air Date: 5/20/89
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Genesis 3

Theme: Disobedience


Summary:

Despite Whit's warnings to stay away from a special program on his computer, Connie and Eugene wreak havoc on Whit's End and on their jobs.


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Included in Collection: Daring Deeds, Sinister Schemes (#5)

 


 

#74 Connie Goes to Camp I

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Original Air Date: 6/10/89
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designers: Dave Arnold, Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16, 18; Philippians 4:8

Theme: Disobedience, setting our minds on Jesus


Summary:

Connie Kendall is a counselor at Camp What-a-Nut, and her relationship with Lucy is put to the test as Lucy starts hanging around a bad influence.


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Included in Collection: Daring Deeds, Sinister Schemes (#5)

 


 

#75 Connie Goes to Camp II

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Original Air Date: 6/17/89
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designers: Dave Arnold, Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16, 18; Philippians 4:8

Theme: Disobedience, setting our minds on Jesus


Summary:

Connie Kendall is a counselor at Camp What-a-Nut, and her relationship with Lucy is put to the test as Lucy starts hanging around a bad influence.


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Included in Collection: Daring Deeds, Sinister Schemes (#5)

 


 

#76 Eugene's Dilemma

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Original Air Date: 6/24/89
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: John 15:13, 17

Theme: Doing what's right, responsibility, standing up for your friends


Summary:

Eugene begins working part time at Campbell College, and soon finds that illegal activities are going on. He sets out to make things right, but things go wrong in the process.


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Included in Collection: Daring Deeds, Sinister Schemes (#5)

 


 

#77 The Nemesis I

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Original Air Date: 7/08/89
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designers: Bob Luttrell, Dave Arnold

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Theme: Trusting God in times of trouble


Summary:

Richard Maxwell and Dr. Blackgaard have to get Blackgaard's Castle approved by the city council, but not without support from their illegal activities.


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Included in Collection: Daring Deeds, Sinister Schemes (#5)

 


 

#78 The Nemesis II

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Original Air Date: 7/15/89
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designers: Bob Luttrell, Dave Arnold

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Theme: Trusting God in times of trouble


Summary:

Richard Maxwell and Dr. Blackgaard have to get Blackgaard's Castle approved by the city council, but not without support from their illegal activities.


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Included in Collection: Daring Deeds, Sinister Schemes (#5)

 


 

#79 Our Best Vacation Ever

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Original Air Date: 7/22/89
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Theme: Family togetherness


Summary:

The Barclays cannot afford a vacation this year, so instead they decide to go on vacation... in their living room!


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Included in Collections: Daring Deeds, Sinister Schemes (#5), Drive Time, Discovering Odyssey (Specials), AIO Encore Collection (Special)

 


 

#80 A Prisoner for Christ

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Original Air Date: 7/29/89
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: The book of Philemon

Theme: The Bible story of Onemisus, forgiveness


Summary:

Nicholas Adamsworth takes a ride in the Imagination Station and learns about Onesimus and the Apostle Paul in the Bible.


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Included in Collections: Mission: Accomplished (#6), Bible Eyewitness (Special)

 


 

#81 Good Business

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Original Air Date: 8/05/89
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12

Theme: Honesty, a worker is worth his or her wages


Summary:

Robyn needs money. The problem is that she doesn't want to work for it. She learns the hard way that money takes labor, not cheating employees.


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Included in Collection: Mission: Accomplished (#6)

 


 

#82 Heatwave

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Original Air Date: 8/12/89
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Theme: Using your imagination properly


Summary:

Jack and Oscar use their imaginations to solve a little mystery that's been going on in Odyssey for a few weeks.


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Included in Collections: Mission: Accomplished (#6), A Maze of Mysteries (Special), AIO Encore Collection (Special)

 


 

#83 The Battle I

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Original Air Date: 8/18/89
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designers: Bob Luttrell, Dave Arnold

Scripture: Romans 8:18, 28, 31

Theme: God's protection in times of trouble


Summary:

Dr. Blackgaard and Richard use a modem to hack into the Whit's End computer to get into the Applesauce program, but negative results are in store.


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Included in Collection: Daring Deeds, Sinister Schemes (#5)

 


 

#84 The Battle II

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Original Air Date: 8/18/89
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designers: Bob Luttrell, Dave Arnold

Scripture: Romans 8:18, 28, 31

Theme: God's protection in times of trouble


Summary:

Dr. Blackgaard and Richard use a modem to hack into the Whit's End computer to get into the Applesauce program, but negative results are in store.


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Included in Collection: Daring Deeds, Sinister Schemes (#5)

 


 

#85 You Go to School Where?

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Original Air Date: 9/16/89
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Theme: Homeschooling


Summary:

Robyn and Esther switch places for a day to see what life would be like in another man's shoes.


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#86 Isaac the Insecure

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Original Air Date: 9/23/89
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Psalm 139:14, Luke 16:15

Theme: Overcoming insecurity


Summary:

Isaac is assigned to work on a project with Jack Davis. Except he's nervous around Jack for his popular qualities. Isaac learns the true nature of his new friend.


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Included in Collection: On Thin Ice (#7)

 


 

#87 Elijah I

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Original Air Date: 9/30/89
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designers: Bob Luttrell, Dave Arnold

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-19:2

Theme: God's sovereignty, the Bible story of Elijah, Queen Jezebel, and King Ahab


Summary:

Jack and Robyn take a ride in the Imagination Station to witness the story of Elijah in the Bible, and even the wicked Queen Jezebel.


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Included in Collections: Mission: Accomplished (#6), Bible Eyewitness, AIO Platinum Collection (Specials)

 


 

#88 Elijah II

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Original Air Date: 9/30/89
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designers: Bob Luttrell, Dave Arnold

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-19:2

Theme: God's sovereignty, the Bible story of Elijah, Queen Jezebel, and King Ahab


Summary:

Jack and Robyn take a ride in the Imagination Station to witness the story of Elijah in the Bible, and even the wicked Queen Jezebel.


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Included in Collections: Mission: Accomplished (#6), Bible Eyewitness, AIO Platinum Collection (Specials)

 


 

#89 That's Not Fair

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Original Air Date: 10/14/89
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Theme: Fairness, God's grace


Summary:

Connie, Donna, and Oscar are noticing that life isn't fair, so Whit comes up with a plan to show them how much they have to be thankful for.


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Included in Collection: Mission: Accomplished (#6)

 


 

#90 But, You Promised

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Original Air Date: 10/21/89
Writers: Diane Dalbey, Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Colossians 3:9

Theme: The consequences of lying


Summary:

Robyn loses her bike, and in the drastic nature of the moment, she lies about it.


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Included in Collection: Mission: Accomplished (#6)

 


 

#91 A Mission for Jimmy

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Original Air Date: 10/28/89
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15

Theme: Supporting missionaries


Summary:

Jimmy doesn't understand what the life of a missionary entails, and he's soon to find out when he dreams about being with Dan Isidro in Nicaragua.


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Included in Collection: Mission: Accomplished (#6)

 


 

#92 The Ill-Gotten Deed

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Original Air Date: 11/04/89
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Romans 12:19-21

Theme: The folly of revenge, Odyssey's history


Summary:

Whit tells Calvin the story of Horace and Grover and how Odyssey came to be. Calvin learns that revenge isn't worth it.


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Included in Collections: Mission: Accomplished (#6), Discovering Odyssey, AIO Platinum Collection (Specials)

 


 

#93 Rescue from Manatugo Point

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Original Air Date: 11/11/89
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Psalm 90:12, Psalm 39:4, 2 Peter 3:8

Theme: God holds the future


Summary:

Whit reads the journals of Young John Avery Whittaker's life in World War II, and how he and others saved a signalman in danger.


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Included in Collection: Mission: Accomplished (#6)

 


 

#94 Operation: Dig-Out

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Original Air Date: 11/18/89
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Galatians 6:7-10

Theme: Spreading the Gospel, doing good


Summary:

A mysterious man pops into Odyssey asking for Whit. Mr. Whittaker tells Connie of a battle he fought in during World War II, and how he risked his life to save a friend.


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Included in Collection: Mission: Accomplished (#6)

 


 

#95 The Very Best of Friends

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Original Air Date: 12/02/89
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Theme: Anger, dealing with death


Summary:

Everyone wants Donna Barclay to host this year's Fall Festival at school, but the Fall Festival only reminds her of a tragic event a year ago.


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Included in Collection: On Thin Ice (#7)

 


 

#96 The Reluctant Rival

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Original Air Date: 12/09/89
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48, Philippians 2:3-4

Theme: Treating others better than yourself


Summary:

Jenny and Monty Dowd, Whit's grandchildren, come to visit Whit at his house. Jenny must decide whether a violin solo is more important than an upset human being.


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Included in Collections: On Thin Ice (#7), A Christmas Odyssey (Special)

 


 

#97 Monty's Christmas

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Original Air Date: 12/16/89
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Malachi 2:16

Theme: The effects of divorce on kids, the importance of strong families


Summary:

Monty is feeling secluded this Christmas season, and it takes the work of Connie and the Odyssey Mall fountain to reveal that he's suffering because of a dad-less home.


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Included in Collections: On Thin Ice (#7), A Christmas Odyssey (Special)

 


 

#98 The Visitors

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Original Air Date: 12/23/89
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Luke 2:1-7, Ephesians 2:10

Theme: Charity, sacrifice


Summary:

The Barclays are enjoying Christmas Day when a strange family shows up in their garage. They shove them off on Whit and soon find that they pushed off Jesus.


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Included in Collections: On Thin Ice (#7), Christmas Classics (Special)

 


 

#99 The Barclay Ski Vacation

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Original Air Date: 12/30/89
Writer: Jeff Parker

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Luke 1:17

Theme: Family relations and togetherness


Summary:

George Barclay realizes that his kids are growing up when Donna develops a crush on her ski instructor on their winter vacation.


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Included in Collections: On Thin Ice (#7), Drive Time (Special)

 


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