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1994

1994 Episodes  Click an episode title for more information.
254: Truth, Trivia, and 'Trina
255: The Boy Who Cried "Destructo!"
256: Aloha Oy! I
257: Aloha Oy! II
258: Aloha Oy! III
259: The Potential in Elliot
260: Naturally, I Assumed...
261: Afraid, Not!
262: A Prayer for George Barclay
263: When Bad Isn't So Good
264: Making the Grade
265: War of the Words
266: It Began with a Rabbit's Foot...
267: ...It Ended with a Handshake
268: Pet Peeves
269: Fences
270: The War Hero
271: The Secret Keys of Discipline
272: Two Brothers...and Bernard I
273: Two Brothers...and Bernard II
274: First-Hand Experience
275: Second Thoughts
276: Third Degree
277: It Happened at Four Corners
278: The Fifth House on the Left I
279: The Fifth House on the Left II
280: Gone...
281: ...But Not Forgotten
282: The Fundamentals
283: A Book By Its Cover
284: The Election Deception
285: George Under Pressure
286: Tom for Mayor I
287: Tom for Mayor II
288: The Twilife Zone
289: A Call for Reverend Jimmy
290: A Name, Not a Number I
291: A Name, Not a Number II
292: Siege at Jericho
293: A Code of Honor
294: Unto Us a Child Is Born
295: Soaplessly Devoted

 

#254 Truth, Trivia, and 'Trina

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Original Air Date: 1/08/94
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Proverbs 13:3

Theme: Competition, pride, relationships


Summary:

Eugene meets a girl named Katrina Shanks at the library, but when he and Connie star on a new quiz show, "Truth & Trivia," Eugene makes a rash decision about the winnings.


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Included in Collection: Passport to Adventure (#19)

 


 

#255 The Boy Who Cried "Destructo!"

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Original Air Date: 1/15/94
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Proverbs 14:7

Theme: Controlling your imagination


Summary:

When Harlow Doyle and Mr. Whittaker try to uncover an illegal bootlegging operation, no one will believe Lawrence Hodges.


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Included in Collection: Passport to Adventure (#19)

 


 

#256 Aloha Oy! I

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Original Air Date: 1/22/94
Writer: Phil Lollar

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

Scripture: Psalm 68:6

Theme: Family togetherness


Summary:

The Barclay family wins an all-expense, paid vacation to Hawaii at the Electric Palace, but their visit isn't going to be too peaceful with the Rathbones tagging along.


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Included in Collections: Passport to Adventure (#19), Drive Time, AIO Encore Collection (Special)

 


 

#257 Aloha Oy! II

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Original Air Date: 1/29/94
Writer: Phil Lollar

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

Scripture: Psalm 68:6

Theme: Family togetherness


Summary:

The Barclay family wins an all-expense, paid vacation to Hawaii at the Electric Palace, but their visit isn't going to be too peaceful with the Rathbones tagging along.


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Included in Collections: Passport to Adventure (#19), Drive Time, AIO Encore Collection (Special)

 


 

#258 Aloha Oy! III

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Original Air Date: 2/05/94
Writer: Phil Lollar

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

Scripture: Psalm 68:6

Theme: Family togetherness


Summary:

The Barclay family wins an all-expense, paid vacation to Hawaii at the Electric Palace, but their visit isn't going to be too peaceful with the Rathbones tagging along.


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Included in Collections: Passport to Adventure (#19), Drive Time, AIO Encore Collection (Special)

 


 

#259 The Potential in Elliot

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Original Air Date: 2/12/94
Writer: Marshal Younger

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Romans 12:10, 15

Theme: Encouragement


Summary:

Sam Johnson travels back to 1856 in the Imagination Station and learns about Thomas Edison and has to face a friend back home.


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Included in Collection: Passport to Adventure (#19)

 


 

#260 Naturally, I Assumed...

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Original Air Date: 2/19/94
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Theme: Don't make assumptions


Summary:

When Katrina starts tutoring someone Eugene doesn't know, Eugene assumes that they're dating and sets out to win her back.


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Included in Collection: Passport to Adventure (#19)

 


 

#261 Afraid, Not!

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Original Air Date: 2/26/94
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Theme: Conquering fear


Summary:

Danny Schmidt gets beat up by a girl at school and is afraid to go back. Whit helps him not to fear school bullies.


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Included in Collection: A Journey of Choices (#20)

 


 

#262 A Prayer for George Barclay

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Original Air Date: 4/02/94
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:14, 16

Theme: God's call to the ministry, dealing with change


Summary:

George Barclay and the family are having a hard time without a normal paycheck, so Jimmy and Donna pray for God's guidance. However, they're answer is unexpected.


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Included in Collection: Passport to Adventure (#19)

 


 

#263 When Bad Isn't So Good

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Original Air Date: 4/09/94
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-5

Theme: Goodness is its own reward


Summary:

Sam notices that Rusty Gordon gets noticed for being good, so he decides to be bad so he will get noticed next time he is good.


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Included in Collection: A Journey of Choices (#20)

 


 

#264 Making the Grade

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Original Air Date: 4/16/94
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Mark Drury

Scripture: Proverbs 12:1

Theme: Personal discipline, the importance of education


Summary:

Jimmy Barclay comes to a harsh reality - he hasn't been taking school seriously enough. Lawrence is in his shoes.


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Included in Collection: A Journey of Choices (#20)

 


 

#265 War of the Words

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Original Air Date: 4/23/94
Writer: Marshal Younger

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Proverbs 21:23

Theme: Swearing, using bad language


Summary:

When Charles and Henry overhear Eugene call Connie a name, they start using it, but find that it is unaccepted.


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Included in Collection: A Journey of Choices (#20)

 


 

#266 It Began with a Rabbit's Foot...

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Original Air Date: 4/30/94
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Romans 3:10, 23; 5:8; 10:8-10

Theme: Redemption, salvation


Summary:

Katrina is offered a job at Whit's End, but Eugene isn't keen on the idea. Whit tells the story of the Bible Room's creation to Lucy and Connie shares the Gospel with Katrina.


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Included in Collection: Passport to Adventure (#20)

 


 

#267 ...It Ended with a Handshake

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Original Air Date: 5/07/94
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5, 7

Theme: Communication, love


Summary:

When Eugene's digital diary ends up in the wrong hands, it's time to confess his true feelings for Katrina. What will happen to their relationship?


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Included in Collection: A Journey of Choices (#20)

 


 

#268 Pet Peeves

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Original Air Date: 5/14/94
Writers: Paul McCusker, Chris Fabry

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Theme: Responsibility, dealing with change


Summary:

Donna is overwhelmed with the changes in her family and wants to look for "normal" by getting a dog and naming it Harry.


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Included in Collection: A Journey of Choices (#20)

 


 

#269 Fences

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Original Air Date: 5/21/94
Writer: Marshal Younger

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Mark Drury

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Theme: Communication, dealing with disappointment


Summary:

Connie's dad cancels his visit to Odyssey and Connie gets upset - upset to the point that she starts a Men Haters Club!


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Included in Collection: A Journey of Choices (#20)

 


 

#270 The War Hero

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Original Air Date: 5/28/94
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Mark Drury

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Theme: Heroism


Summary:

Joe Finneman tell Connie and Dale the story of how he won the Purple Heart and rescued children in Vietnam.


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Included in Collection: A Journey of Choices (#20)

 


 

#271 The Secret Keys of Discipline

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Original Air Date: 6/04/94
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Proverbs 13:8

Theme: Self-discipline


Summary:

Danny wants to be in the Whit's End talent show and works on a piano piece. Only he can't seem to understand the laws of practice.


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Included in Collection: A Journey of Choices (#20)

 


 

#272 Two Brothers...and Bernard I

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Original Air Date: 6/11/94
Writer: Phil Lollar

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

Scripture: Genesis 25:20-34, 27:1-33:20

Theme: The biblical story of Esau and Jacob, brotherly love


Summary:

Bernard tells Erica the story of Jacob, Esau, and a brother to brother relationship broken for many years and God's blessings amidst this.


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Included in Collections: A Journey of Choices (#20), Bible Eyewitness (Special)

 


 

#273 Two Brothers...and Bernard II

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Original Air Date: 6/18/94
Writer: Phil Lollar

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

Scripture: Genesis 25:20-34, 27:1-33:20

Theme: The biblical story of Esau and Jacob, brotherly love


Summary:

Bernard tells Erica the story of Jacob, Esau, and a brother to brother relationship broken for many years and God's blessings amidst this.


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Included in Collections: A Journey of Choices (#20), Bible Eyewitness (Special)

 


 

#274 First-Hand Experience

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Original Air Date: 7/23/94
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Theme: Friendship, doing good things for God's glory


Summary:

Eugene decides to take a journey to himself - to experience life, and Bernard takes him to the bus station. But when things change, it looks like Bernard and Eugene will be able to travel together to California.


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Included in Collections: Wish You Were Here! (#21), Drive Time (Special)

 


 

#275 Second Thoughts

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Original Air Date: 7/30/94
Writer: Marshal Younger

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Mark Drury

Scripture: John 15:17

Theme: Family relationships


Summary:

Stopping in the middle of the country, Bernard and Eugene meet a defiant 13 year-old who wants out of the farming life.


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Included in Collection: Wish You Were Here! (#21)

 


 

#276 Third Degree

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Original Air Date: 8/06/94
Writer: Marshal Younger

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Theme: Friendship, making proper choices


Summary:

Receiving a ticket for driving under the speed limit, Bernard decides to fight it in court. Eugene, meanwhile, finds some new friends from his own proverbial planet.


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Included in Collection: Wish You Were Here! (#21)

 


 

#277 It Happened at Four Corners

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Original Air Date: 8/13/94
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Proverbs 1:19

Theme: Greed


Summary:

Eugene and Bernard set out on a quest for treasure after a man named Mr. Smiler gives them a map to an underground river of gold.


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Included in Collections: Wish You Were Here! (#21), A Maze of Mysteries, AIO Platinum Collection (Specials)

 


 

#278 The Fifth House on the Left I

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Original Air Date: 8/20/94
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designers: Bob Luttrell, Mark Drury

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Theme: Trusting God in all situations, salvation


Summary:

Finally reaching California, Bernard purchases a pickup truck. Before they leave the city experiences a quake which halters their plans.


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Included in Collection: Wish You Were Here! (#21)

 


 

#279 The Fifth House on the Left II

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Original Air Date: 8/27/94
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designers: Bob Luttrell, Mark Drury

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Theme: Trusting God in all situations, salvation


Summary:

Finally reaching California, Bernard purchases a pickup truck. Before they leave the city experiences a quake which halters their plans.


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Included in Collection: Wish You Were Here! (#21)

 


 

#280 Gone...

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Original Air Date: 9/03/94
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

Theme: Dealing with loss


Summary:

Eugene and Bernard return to Odyssey expecting a calm, normal town once more. Only, one person is missing and Eugene is frantic to say goodbye.


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Included in Collection: Wish You Were Here! (#21), AIO Encore Collection (Special)

 


 

#281 ...But Not Forgotten

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Original Air Date: 9/10/94
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8

Theme: Dealing with loss, change


Summary:

Connie is trying to deal with the loss of her friend, and with the entrance of a strange man named Jack Allen, Connie reacts in a negative way.


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Included in Collection: Wish You Were Here! (#21), AIO Encore Collection (Special)

 


 

#282 The Fundamentals

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Original Air Date: 9/17/94
Writer: Marshal Younger

Director: Marshal Younger
Sound Designer: Mark Drury

Scripture: Proverbs 1:5

Theme: The importance of learning and wisdom


Summary:

Jimmy Barclay goes to Basketball Camp and meets an unsaved kid named Phil. However, Jimmy's actions aren't matching up to lead Phil to Christ.


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Included in Collection: Wish You Were Here! (#21)

 


 

#283 A Book By Its Cover

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Original Air Date: 9/24/94
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Theme: Judging others


Summary:

Jack is working on a new painting for the library, but when Connie and Eugene sneak a peek, they have to break the news to Jack that he isn't a good artist.


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Included in Collection: Wish You Were Here! (#21)

 


 

#284 The Election Deception

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Original Air Date: 10/01/94
Writer: Marshal Younger

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: 3 John 11

Theme: Honesty, integrity


Summary:

Courtney is running for school counsel but her notebook is stolen. Will she be able to find out who is giving her speeches?


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Included in Collection: Wish You Were Here! (#21)

 


 

#285 George Under Pressure

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Original Air Date: 10/08/94
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-13

Theme: Family togetherness, dealing with stress


Summary:

George Barclay is under a lot of stress as he studies to become a pastor, so the rest of the family takes him out for a picnic to lighten him up.


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Included in Collection: The Changing Times (#22)

 


 

#286 Tom for Mayor I

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Original Air Date: 10/29/94
Writer: Paul McCusker

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

Scripture: John 17:11

Theme: God's guidance in times of trouble


Summary:

Events around town cause Tom to run for mayor. However, he's in for a journey as Bart Rathbone is his opponent.


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Included in Collection: The Changing Times (#22)

 


 

#287 Tom for Mayor II

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Original Air Date: 11/05/94
Writer: Paul McCusker

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

Scripture: John 17:11

Theme: God's guidance in times of trouble


Summary:

Events around town cause Tom to run for mayor. However, he's in for a journey as Bart Rathbone is his opponent.


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Included in Collection: The Changing Times (#22)

 


 

#288 The Twilife Zone

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Original Air Date: 10/22/94
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-13

Theme: Addiction, self-control


Summary:

Kids Radio presents a special "Twilife Zone" story about a boy who becomes addicted to a toy chicken that talks.


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Included in Collections: Wish You Were Here! (#21), A Maze of Mysteries, AIO Encore Collection (Special)

 


 

#289 A Call for Reverend Jimmy

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Original Air Date: 11/19/94
Writer: Marshal Younger

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Mark Drury

Scripture: Isaiah 30:21

Theme: God's calling


Summary:

Everyone at church is expecting Jimmy Barclay to become a pastor in the future, so Jimmy thinks it's his calling.


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Included in Collection: The Changing Times (#22)

 


 

#290 A Name, Not a Number I

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Original Air Date: 11/26/94
Writer: Phil Lollar

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

Scripture: Psalm 27:5-6

Theme: God's protection


Summary:

Jason Whittaker is quitting his work with the National Security Agency (NSA), but not before helping to stop a few more enemies.


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Included in Collection: The Changing Times (#22)

 


 

#291 A Name, Not a Number II

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Original Air Date: 12/03/94
Writer: Phil Lollar

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

Scripture: Psalm 27:5-6

Theme: God's protection


Summary:

Jason Whittaker is quitting his work with the National Security Agency (NSA), but not before helping to stop a few more enemies.


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Included in Collection: The Changing Times (#22)

 


 

#292 Siege at Jericho

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Original Air Date: 12/10/94
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Mark Drury

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-6:27

Theme: The biblical story of Rahab and Joshua and the walls of Jericho


Summary:

Kids Radio presents another OT Action News program covering the story of Joshua, Rahab, and the overtaking of Jericho by God's help.


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Included in Collections: The Changing Times (#22), Bible Eyewitness (Special)

 


 

#293 A Code of Honor

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Original Air Date: 12/17/94
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Ecclesiasted 2:10

Theme: Doing good works


Summary:

Jack and Jason find a mysterious book of Whit's in the basement and decide to find out as much as they can about a group called the Israelites.


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Included in Collection: The Changing Times (#22)

 


 

#294 Unto Us a Child Is Born

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Original Air Date: 12/24/94
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Mark Drury

Scripture: Luke 2

Theme: The Christmas story


Summary:

Jimmy Barclay involves his family in live Christmas production on Christmas Eve, but when the evening comes to start the performance, Jesus isn't the only one to be born.


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Included in Collections: The Changing Times (#22), A Christmas Odyssey (Special)

 


 

#295 Soaplessly Devoted

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Original Air Date: 12/31/94
Writer: Marshal Younger

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Proverbs 17:24

Theme: Discernment


Summary:

Erica is obsessed with daytime soap operas, so Jason creates a program in the Room of Consequence to help her be a character on the show.


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Included in Collection: The Changing Times (#22)

 


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