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English, Christianity, 1 season, 78 episodes, 7 hours, 48 minutes
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Find adventure, fun, and music in Wildwood! Journey into an exciting world where the truths of God's Word are shared by a cast of lovable animal characters and the lessons learned are entertaining and life-changing. On the radio each week or in your podcast player app, Paws and Tales helps children grasp essential life lessons in a fun and memorable way.
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Grace to Hugh

"I know who set fire to the Collins Mansion!" C.J. discovers a clue that unlocks the mystery of how the fire got started. Now Mrs. Collins must figure out how the culprit should be punished. Find out how showing a little grace can change a hardened heart!View this week's Tools for Parents: Grace to Hugh
2/3/202428 minutes, 9 seconds
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A Good Foundation

This was the very first Paws & Tales broadcast! C.J. and Staci set out to build a clubhouse, but they build it in an old rotten tree. Discover why having a good foundation is essential to building a godly life.View this week's Tools for Parents: A Good Foundation
1/27/202427 minutes, 58 seconds
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Shadow Valley, Part 6

Chuck hunts after the kidnappers and finds a ruthless gang of bandits whose purpose is the same as his own! They're all looking for "The One" - the one to free the captives in Shadow Valley. If the bandits find him first, all hope is lost for the prisoners. Finding himself with a new name and a renewed purpose, Chuck struggles to put his past behind him and look forward to God's plan for his future. But his reputation as Goliath continues to haunt him wherever he goes. Will he be the monster, Goliath forever or can God forgive and heal him of his painful past?View this week's Tools for Parents: Shadow Valley, Part 6
1/20/202427 minutes, 58 seconds
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Shadow Valley, Part 5

Bandits are kidnapping children from surrounding villages, throwing the entire mountainside into chaos. Chuck reluctantly helps recover the children in a daring rescue that earns him a new name, Paw Paw Chuck. But the wounds of his past life as Goliath are slow to heal and he faces a life changing decision: to move forward, or live forever in the past!View this week's Tools for Parents: Shadow Valley, Part 5
1/13/20240
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Shadow Valley, Part 4

Barely escaping from Shadow Valley alive, the feared grizzly once known as Goliath, tries to put his name and his past behind him. Weak and battered, "Chuck" relies on the help and healing of a kindly country preacher, Pastor Flint, and his daughter, Cindy. When bandits begin kidnapping children from surrounding villages, Chuck is called back into action. But will the shadow of his past keep him from facing his future?View this week's Tools for Parents: Shadow Valley, Part 4
1/6/202427 minutes, 27 seconds
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Shadow Valley, Part 3

When an attempt to show mercy causes his enemies to rise up against him, King Goliath becomes a fugitive in his own land. His only hope of survival is to somehow escape from Shadow Valley!View this week's Tools for Parents: Shadow Valley, Part 3
12/30/202327 minutes, 28 seconds
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The Perfect Christmas Gift

Just days before Christmas, a mysterious illness spreads through the town sapping everyone of their strength and their hopes of winning the big Christmas decorating contest. With only hours before the judges arrive, can The Club find a way to save Christmas or has everyone been making Christmas something it's not?View this week's Tools for Parents: The Perfect Christmas Gift
12/23/202327 minutes, 26 seconds
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The Road to Christmas

On the way to perform their Christmas pageant in Modesty, The Club, Paw Paw Chuck, and Miss Harbor run into an unexpected delay. Forced to seek shelter in a hillside home, the group helps a man and his son find healing, restoration, and a reason to have the Christmas spirit.View this week's Tools for Parents: The Road to Christmas
12/16/202327 minutes, 24 seconds
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Every Good Thing

During the school gift exchange, Miss Harbor challenges her class not just to appreciate the gift, but spend time being thankful for the giver. Through her challenge, The Club poignantly discovers the depth of God's love for us.View this week's Tools for Parents: Every Good Thing
12/9/202327 minutes, 27 seconds
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True Riches

When gifts begin to mysteriously appear on doorsteps all over Wildwood, Ned and Tiffany join forces to reveal the identity of the "Christmas Gift-Giving Bandit." What they discover is a special lesson in God's goodness and in counting His blessings.View this week's Tools for Parents: "True Riches"
12/2/202327 minutes, 24 seconds
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Shadow Valley, Part 2

Goliath is crowned king over a strange mob of ruthless and hopeless people trapped in Shadow Valley by their sinfulness. An attempt to show mercy causes the king's enemies to seek to kill him, and Goliath must become a fugitive in his own land. His only hope of survival is to somehow escape Shadow Valley.View this week's Tools for Parents: "Shadow Valley, Part 2"
11/25/202327 minutes, 31 seconds
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Shadow Valley, Part 1

Paw Paw Chuck reveals the next chapter in the story of his life before coming to know Jesus. His reputation as Goliath grows as he viciously fights back bandits on Wild Mountain. But facing an ambush and certain death, he is given an offer too good to refuse: a chance to escape and be ruler over his own army in a place called "Shadow Valley!"View this week's Tools for Parents: "Shadow Valley, Part 1"
11/18/202327 minutes, 26 seconds
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Powers and Principalities

Mr. Rockler's new railroad threatens to run right over The Fortress! Now the Club must band together to save it. They don't know it yet, but the battle is for much more than just their clubhouse . . . it's a spiritual battle for the future of Shadow Valley!View this week's Tools for Parents: "Powers and Principalities"
11/11/202327 minutes, 26 seconds
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Grow Your Gifts

It's time for a spiritual workout! C.J. and Gooz, each in their own way, try to use the gifts that God has given them. But when they meet some unexpected failures, they both vow to give up and never use them again! Find out how a little "gift exercise" will help keep you spiritually strong.View this week's Tools for Parents: "Grow Your Gifts"
11/4/202327 minutes, 25 seconds
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Cylinder 137K

A hot day drives C.J. and Staci inside to explore the cool basement of the Collins Mansion. The recovering of Mr. Collins' private journal leads them to the discovery of a lifetime! But someone lurking in the shadows will do anything to keep them from it.View this week's "Tools for Parents": "Cylinder 137K"
10/28/20230
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The Dedication

"The Fortress" is finally completed. But the club can't agree on what to use it for! Surprised by an uninvited "guest," the club must work together to discover the fortress's true purpose.View this week's "Tools for Parents": "The Dedication"
10/21/20230
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Goliath

Handyman, teacher, mentor, and friend: Paw Paw Chuck is all of these things to the kids in the club. But will all that change when they find out who Paw Paw Chuck used to be?View this week's "Tools for Parents": "Goliath"
10/14/20230
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The Gift

C.J. and Ned see Hugh and his gang committing a crime and C.J. alerts the authorities. But Hugh discovers that C.J. turned him in and wants revenge! Now the club must protect one another from Hugh and his cronies. In his weakest moment, C.J. discovers he has a gift that could only have come from God.
10/7/20230
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The Gift

C.J. and Ned see Hugh and his gang committing a crime and C.J. alerts the authorities. But Hugh discovers that C.J. turned him in and wants revenge! Now the club must protect one another from Hugh and his cronies. In his weakest moment, C.J. discovers he has a gift that could only have come from God.View this week's "Tools for Parents": "The Gift"
10/7/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "The Gift"

God Has Given Us Gifts
10/7/20230
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The Scarlet Stain

A defiant Ned trespasses into an abandoned mine looking for gold. But what he finds there is more than he planned on! Now the results of Ned's sin are growing out of control and begin to affect his friends. Will Ned, C.J., Staci and Gooz do the right thing before the Scarlet Stain spreads?
9/30/20230
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The Scarlet Stain

A defiant Ned trespasses into an abandoned mine looking for gold. But what he finds there is more than he planned on! Now the results of Ned's sin are growing out of control and begin to affect his friends. Will Ned, C.J., Staci and Gooz do the right thing before the Scarlet Stain spreads?View this week's "Tools for Parents": "The Scarlet Stain"
9/30/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "The Scarlet Stain"

Repentance
9/30/20230
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Staci's Dilemma

There's been a robbery at Mr. Crawford's general store. Staci thinks she saw the culprit but is warned by a mysterious visitor that if she knows what's good for her, she'll keep her mouth shut! Meanwhile, C.J. discovers the hard way that receiving God's forgiveness isn't hard at all.
9/23/20230
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Staci's Dilemma

There's been a robbery at Mr. Crawford's general store. Staci thinks she saw the culprit but is warned by a mysterious visitor that if she knows what's good for her, she'll keep her mouth shut! Meanwhile, C.J. discovers the hard way that receiving God's forgiveness isn't hard at all.View this week's "Tools for Parents": "Staci's Dilemma"
9/23/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "Staci's Dilemma"

Doing What Is Right
9/23/20230
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Snake Oil

The slick traveling salesman, Dr. Theron, promises to teach C.J. the secrets of success and fame. But C.J. must decide whom he wants to follow more, "the good doctor" or "The Good Shepherd."
9/16/20230
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Snake Oil

The slick traveling salesman, Dr. Theron, promises to teach C.J. the secrets of success and fame. But C.J. must decide whom he wants to follow more, "the good doctor" or "The Good Shepherd."View this week's "Tools for Parents": "Snake Oil"
9/16/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "Snake Oil"

Becoming a Disciple of Christ
9/16/20230
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The Princess

Staci wishes that she were a princess so she could help others who are in need. She soon learns that every Christian has the King as their Father and that our prayers to Him make a difference in ways we cannot even imagine!
9/9/20230
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The Princess

Staci wishes that she were a princess so she could help others who are in need. She soon learns that every Christian has the King as their Father and that our prayers to Him make a difference in ways we cannot even imagine!View this week's "Tools for Parents": "The Princess"
9/9/202327 minutes, 31 seconds
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Tools for Parents study guide: "The Princess"

Prayer
9/9/20230
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A Good Foundation

This was the very first Paws & Tales broadcast! C.J. and Staci set out to build a clubhouse, but they build it in an old rotten tree. Discover why having a good foundation is essential to building a godly life.
9/2/20230
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A Good Foundation

This was the very first Paws & Tales broadcast! C.J. and Staci set out to build a clubhouse, but they build it in an old rotten tree. Discover why having a good foundation is essential to building a godly life.View this week's "Tools for Parents": "A Good Foundation"
9/2/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "A Good Foundation"

Spiritual Formation
9/2/20230
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Grace to Hugh

"I know who set fire to the Collins Mansion!" C.J. discovers a clue that unlocks the mystery of how the fire got started. Now Mrs. Collins must figure out how the culprit should be punished. Find out how showing a little grace can change a hardened heart!
9/1/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "Grace to Hugh"

God Gives Us Grace
9/1/20230
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Let There Be More, Part 2

Alma teaches Staci, Marsha and Gooz how to put their faith into action with a "Hug from God Supper" program. But will the town rally behind the girls' efforts? Meanwhile the boys help Alex realize his factory's amazing potential.
8/29/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "Let There Be More, Part 2"

Exercising Faith to Experience What God Has for Us
8/29/20230
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Let There Be More, Part 1

A trip to a huge abandoned factory turns into an adventure in discovery for C.J. and Ned. There are more machines than they can count! But instead of sharing in their enthusiasm, the new owner wishes they had never come. Meanwhile, the girls learn that some Christians settle for less than God's best.
8/28/202327 minutes, 31 seconds
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Tools for Parents study guide: "Let There Be More, Part 1"

Desiring God
8/28/20230
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The Story of Saul, Part 4

King Saul's victories on the battlefield lead his nation to prosperity, but when he refuses to obey Samuel's instruction, Saul pays a great price. God directs Samuel to select for Israel a new king, a man after God's own heart.
8/27/202327 minutes, 28 seconds
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Tools for Parents study guide: "The Story of Saul, Part 4"

Responding to God's Call
8/27/20230
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The Story of Saul, Part 3

A storm of destruction is coming and King Saul doesn't see it. When Saul hears the words of his advisors more loudly than the direction of the Lord, his distraction threatens to destroy an entire nation.
8/26/202327 minutes, 24 seconds
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Tools for Parents study guide: "The Story of Saul, Part 3"

Avoiding Distractions When Doing God's Will
8/26/20230
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The Story of Saul, Part 2

A reluctant king rises to the challenge of leading a nation. King Saul's humility and obedience brings his people back to worshiping God. But as the Philistine armies prepare to attack, the king's faith is put to the ultimate test.
8/19/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "The Story of Saul, Part 2"

Stepping Up to the Challenge of Doing God's Will
8/19/20230
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The Story of Saul, Part 1

We want a king like the other nations! The nation of Israel turns its back on God's leadership and calls for a king to be chosen from among them. But following God's direction, the prophet Samuel makes an unlikely choice-a man whose last job was rounding up wild donkeys!
8/12/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "The Story of Saul, Part 1"

Responding to God's Call
8/12/20230
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Shadow Valley, Part 6

Chuck hunts after the kidnappers and finds a ruthless gang of bandits whose purpose is the same as his own! They're all looking for "The One" - the one to free the captives in Shadow Valley. If the bandits find him first, all hope is lost for the prisoners. Finding himself with a new name and a renewed purpose, Chuck struggles to put his past behind him and look forward to God's plan for his future. But his reputation as Goliath continues to haunt him wherever he goes. Will he be the monster, Goliath forever or can God forgive and heal him of his painful past?
8/5/20230
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Shadow Valley, Part 5

Bandits are kidnapping children from surrounding villages, throwing the entire mountainside into chaos. Chuck reluctantly helps recover the children in a daring rescue that earns him a new name, Paw Paw Chuck. But the wounds of his past life as Goliath are slow to heal and he faces a life changing decision: to move forward, or live forever in the past!
7/29/20230
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Shadow Valley, Part 4

Barely escaping from Shadow Valley alive, the feared grizzly once known as Goliath, tries to put his name and his past behind him. Weak and battered, "Chuck" relies on the help and healing of a kindly country preacher, Pastor Flint, and his daughter, Cindy. When bandits begin kidnapping children from surrounding villages, Chuck is called back into action. But will the shadow of his past keep him from facing his future?
7/22/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "Shadow Valley, Part 4"

Accepting God's Forgiveness
7/22/20230
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Shadow Valley, Part 3

When an attempt to show mercy causes his enemies to rise up against him, King Goliath becomes a fugitive in his own land. His only hope of survival is to somehow escape from Shadow Valley!
7/15/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "Shadow Valley, Part 3"

Showing Mercy
7/15/20230
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Shadow Valley, Part 2

Goliath is crowned king over a strange mob of ruthless and hopeless people trapped in Shadow Valley by their sinfulness. An attempt to show mercy causes the king's enemies to seek to kill him, and Goliath must become a fugitive in his own land. His only hope of survival is to somehow escape Shadow Valley.
7/8/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "Shadow Valley, Part 2"

God Is Always with Us
7/8/20230
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Shadow Valley, Part 1

Paw Paw Chuck reveals the next chapter in the story of his life before coming to know Jesus. His reputation as Goliath grows as he viciously fights back bandits on Wild Mountain. But facing an ambush and certain death, he is given an offer too good to refuse: a chance to escape and be ruler over his own army in a place called "Shadow Valley!"
7/1/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "Shadow Valley, Part 1"

The Promise of Sin Is a Lie
7/1/20230
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Goliath

Handyman, teacher, mentor, and friend: Paw Paw Chuck is all of these things to the kids in the club. But will all that change when they find out who Paw Paw Chuck used to be?
6/24/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "Goliath"

We Are New Creatures in Christ
6/24/20230
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A Cage Called Freedom

It's the first day of summer and C.J. and Ned are dreaming of sailing on the high seas! But when Captain Gus shows them what it really takes to be a sailor, they discover their ideas are all wet. Meanwhile, Paw Paw Chuck helps a drifter learn that real freedom means being anchored to something.
6/17/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "A Cage Called Freedom"

Our Choices Decide Our Character
6/17/20230
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The Truth about Truth

Staci makes a new friend that helps her understand that "truth speaks even when we don't want it to." That mysterious saying leads Staci to a discovery of how important it is to love the things God loves. Meanwhile C.J. has to face the truth himself when his new buddy reveals a dishonest streak!
6/10/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "The Truth about Truth"

Learning to Love Truth
6/10/20230
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The Problem with Purity, Part 2

C.J. befriends Saint Merrion, a member of "The Big White Church." When she decides not to return to her strange church to spend every day of her life telling others about Jesus, C.J. helps Saint Merrion realize she has a lot to learn about the world she hopes to witness to. Together they discover that the purity of our heart is more important to God than just appearing to be godly on the outside.
6/3/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "The Problem with Purity, Part 2"

We Should Be Pure in Heart
6/3/20230
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The Problem with Purity, Part 1

Paw Paw Chuck and C.J. make a delivery to a local church in Pleasant Valley, a town that sounds like . . . well, a pleasant place to visit. But when the townspeople mockingly describe the members of the "Big White Church," it doesn't sound like any group of Christians Paw Paw Chuck and C.J. have ever heard of.
5/27/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "The Problem with Purity, Part 1"

Sharing Jesus with Others in a Simple Way
5/27/20230
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Let It Go, Let It Go, Let It Go

C.J. befriends a group of weak and pitiful creatures. He gets the surprise of his life when he discovers they don't want his help! Meanwhile, Tiffany learns that she has a terrible illness that can only be cured if she changes who she is from the inside out!
5/20/20230
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The Captain of My Destiny

Staci welcomes a new arrival to Wildwood and her whole world is turned upside down! Eunice McGruff convinces Staci that if you want anything in this world, you have to make it happen for yourself. Staci likes what she hears, but is that what God tells us to do?
5/13/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "The Captain of My Destiny"

We Should Let God Direct Our Plans
5/13/20230
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I'm Achan All Over

Ol' Gus tells the Bible story of Achan, a man who disobeyed God and suffered for it. Meanwhile, Marsha's food and blanket drive for the needy in Wildwood is coming together nicely. But when Marsha falls to temptation, she finds herself in Achan's place!
5/6/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "I'm Achan All Over"

Sin Cuts Us Out of God's Blessings
5/6/20230
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C.J. Prospers

It's a battle between the 'Haves' and the 'Have-Nots'! With his father making a lot of money working for Mr. Rockler, C.J. quickly finds himself on the outs with his jealous friends. New clothes, new privileges-even Tiffany thinks C.J. is okay now! When God told us to "weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice," He didn't mean we have to be happy for C.J., or did He?
4/29/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "C.J. Prospers"

Rejoicing with Others
4/29/20230
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Powers and Principalities

Mr. Rockler's new railroad threatens to run right over The Fortress! Now the Club must band together to save it. They don't know it yet, but the battle is for much more than just their clubhouse . . . it's a spiritual battle for the future of Shadow Valley!
4/22/20230
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Tools for Parents study guide: "Powers and Principalities"

Spiritual Battles Require Spiritual Preparation
4/22/20230