1988

 

1988 Episodes  Click an episode title for more information.
7: Promises, Promises
8: Dental Dilemma
9: Doing Unto Others
10: Nothing to Fear
11: Addictions Can Be Habit-Forming
12: The Tangled Web
13: Bobby's Valentine
14: Missed It By That Much
15: My Brother's Keeper
16: No Stupid Questions
17: A Member of the Family I
18: A Member of the Family II
19: Recollections
20: Mike Makes Right
21: The Case of the Missing Train Car
22: A Simple Addition
Adventures in Odyssey
23: The Quality of Mercy
24: Gotcha!
25: Harley Takes the Case I
26: Harley Takes the Case II
27: A Change of Hart
28: The Price of Freedom
29: Rumor Has It
30: Honor Thy Parents
31: Family Vacation I
32: Family Vacation II
33: The Day Independence Came
34: Stormy Weather
35: VBS Blues
36: Kid's Radio
37: Camp What-a-Nut I
38: Camp What-a-Nut II
39: The Case of the Secret Room I
40: The Case of the Secret Room II
41: Return to the Bible Room
42: The Last Great Adventure of the Summer
43: Back to School
44: It Sure Seemed Like It To Me
45: What Are We Gona Do About Halloween?
46: The Shepherd and the Giant
47: A Single Vote
48: Heroes
49: Thank You, God
50: Karen
51: Connie I
52: Connie II
53: The Sacred Trust
54: Peace On Earth
55: Auld Lang Syne

 

OUSA #7 Promises, Promises

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Original Air Date: 1/02/88
Writer: Phil Lollar

Directors: Steve Harris, Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Theme: The folly of making promises you can't keep


Summary:

Connie makes out an resolution to be more patient no matter what, which turns out to be far more difficult than she imagined.

 

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OUSA #8 Dental Dilemma

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Original Air Date: 1/09/88
Writer: Susan McBride

Directors: Chuck Bolte, Steve Harris
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell, Steve Harris

Scripture: Psalm 27:1

Theme: Teasing, dealing with fear


Summary:

A boy plants fear in the heart of his younger sister as she anticipates her first major dental appointment. Unfortunately for him, his plans backfire.

 

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OUSA #9 Doing Unto Others

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Original Air Date: 1/16/88
Writer: Phil Lollar

Directors: Phil Lollar, Steve Harris
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Matthew 7:12, Luke 6:31

Theme: The Golden Rule


Summary:

Sixth-grader Johnny Bickle tries to figure out how to practice the Golden Rule.

 

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OUSA #10 Nothing to Fear

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Original Air Date: 1/23/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Directors: Steve Harris, Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Theme: Dealing with fear


Summary:

Sharon Ziegler is afraid of just about everything. But when a real emergency comes up at Whit's End and she is forced to face her absolute worst fear.

 

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OUSA #11 Addictions Can Be Habit-Forming

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Original Air Date: 1/30/88
Writers: Jim Adams, Steve Harris

Director: Steve Harris
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12

Theme: Addiction


Summary:

A young girl named Joey tries a variety of bizarre methods to get her friend Stafanie to go on a diet.

 

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OUSA #12 The Tangled Web

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Original Air Date: 2/06/88
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Proverbs 12:22

Theme: Lying


Summary:

Connie reads the story of Jeremy Forsythe, a boy who tells his mother a fib about some missing money. Jeremy and Connie learn that one lie leads to another.

 

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OUSA #13 Bobby's Valentine

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Original Air Date: 2/13/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Directors: Steve Harris, Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13

Theme: Crushes


Summary:

Young Bobby gets a note from Amy, who thinks that he's the cutest boy in school. Bobby, however, wants to stay as far from Amy as possible.

 

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OUSA #14 Missed It By That Much

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Original Air Date: 2/20/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Directors: Steve Harris, Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Theme: Tardiness


Summary:

Middle-schooler Rachel Weaver is late for everything. But when Connie threatens to kick her off the volleyball team, Rachel tries her very best to be on time.

 

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OUSA #15 My Brother's Keeper

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Original Air Date: 2/27/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Directors: Steve Harris, Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Proverbs 12:18

Theme: Sibling conflict


Summary:

Unfortunately, some people have to learn the hard way that they love their siblings. Phillip learns a lesson about love and patience when his brother Dean turns up missing.

 

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OUSA #16 No Stupid Questions

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Original Air Date: 3/05/88
Writer: Susan McBride

Director: Steve Harris
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Proverbs 18:15

Theme: Respect for the handicapped, the value of seeking knowledge


Summary:

Many people don't want to be bothered with a youngster's constant stream of stupid questions. But some do. Whit makes a perfect match in this sensitive story of mutual understanding.

 

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OUSA #17 A Member of the Family I

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Original Air Date: 3/12/88
Writers: Steve Harris, Susan McBride

Director: Steve Harris
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Proverbs 3:11-12, Ephesians 6:4

Theme: Discipline, family conflict


Summary:

When Whit's grandson Monty arrives for a summer in Odyssey, the family finds they are in for more trouble—and more healing—than they expected.

 

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OUSA #18 A Member of the Family II

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Original Air Date: 3/19/88
Writers: Steve Harris, Susan McBride

Director: Steve Harris
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Proverbs 3:11-12, Ephesians 6:4

Theme: Discipline, family conflict


Summary:

When Whit's grandson Monty arrives for a summer in Odyssey, the family finds they are in for more trouble—and more healing—than they expected.

 

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OUSA #19 Recollections

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Original Air Date: 3/26/88
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Steve Harris
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Theme: Fighting for your convictions, making good out of bad circumstances


Summary:

Tom Riley tells Connie the story of how Whit’s End was created admist tragic circumstances.

 

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OUSA #20 Mike Makes Right

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Original Air Date: 4/02/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Directors: Steve Harris, Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18, Matthew 20:25-28

Theme: Pride, handling power, dealing with bullies


Summary:

After putting Odyssey's biggest bully in his place, Mike Caldwell discovers the dangers that can result from becoming a hero.

 

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OUSA #21 The Case of the Missing Train Car

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Original Air Date: 4/09/88
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, 1 Corinthians 13:7

Theme: Forgiveness, unconditional love


Summary:

When a model train car goes missing from Whit's End, many kids suspect Michelle Terry, a girl with a bad reputation.

 

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OUSA #22 A Simple Addition

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Original Air Date: 4/16/88
Writer: Susan McBride

Directors: Steve Harris, Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Theme: Sibling rivalry


Summary:

Elementary-schooler Nicky is upset that his baby sister is taking his parents' attention away from him.

 

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In 1988, the final series name, "Adventures in Odyssey," was created. This series would later branch off into various book series', as well as a video series. "USA" was removed from the "Odyssey USA" title so as to maintain a name suitable for all listeners. April 23, 1988 is the first official broadcast of "Adventures in Odyssey.

 

#23 The Quality of Mercy

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Original Air Date: 4/23/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Directors: Steve Harris, Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Theme: Mercy


Summary:

Ten-year-old troublemaker Scott Williams is let off the hook when he is caught trying to steal apples from Tom Riley. Unfortunately, Scott doesn't extend the same mercy to others.

 

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#24 Gotcha!

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Original Air Date: 4/30/88
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Theme: The occult


Summary:

Middle-schooler Philo Sanderson loves pulling practical jokes, but Whit is disturbed when Philo says that his lucky rabbit's foot keeps him safe.

 

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#25 Harley Takes the Case I

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Original Air Date: 5/07/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Directors: Steve Harris, Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Theme: Facing your problems


Summary:

Officer David Harley tries to find a missing boy named Steve Larson.

 

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#26 Harley Takes the Case II

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Original Air Date: 5/14/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Directors: Steve Harris, Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Theme: Facing your problems


Summary:

Officer David Harley tries to find a missing boy named Steve Larson.

 

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#27 A Change of Hart

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Original Air Date: 5/21/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Directors: Steve Harris, Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18; 5:16-17

Theme: Salvation, living a changed life


Summary:

Freddie Hart is constantly teased and made fun of all the time. But when he switches schools, he finds that his troubles follow him.

 

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#28 The Price of Freedom

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Original Air Date: 5/28/88
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1, 8

Theme: God's control, patriotism, the price of freedom


Summary:

When Kirk McGinty's image of his war-hero father is shattered by his teacher, Whit and Kirk's mother step in to set them both straight.

 

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#29 Rumor Has It

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Original Air Date: 6/04/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Directors: Steve Harris, Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: James 3:5-12

Theme: The dangers of gossip


Summary:

Jack and Lucy get the idea that the Kirban family has a secret. Jack is determined to find out the truth.

 

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#30 Honor Thy Parents

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Original Air Date: 6/11/88
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Theme: Respecting parents


Summary:

Whit gives Laura Fremont an opportunity to see her parents in a new light.

 

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#31 Family Vacation I

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Original Air Date: 6/18/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Hebrews 10:25

Theme: Family togetherness


Summary:

The Barclay family takes off for a Florida vacation, but gets stranded when the family car breaks down.

 

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The Wildest Summer Ever (#2)
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#32 Family Vacation II

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Original Air Date: 6/18/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Hebrews 10:25

Theme: Family togetherness


Summary:

The Barclay family takes off for a Florida vacation, but gets stranded when the family car breaks down.

 

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#33 The Day Independence Came

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Original Air Date: 7/02/88
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Proverbs 28:16, Acts 5:29, 2 Corinthians 3:17

Theme: American history, freedom, our Christian heritage


Summary:

Irwin Springer takes a wild journey back to the Revolutionary War, where he meets Nathan Hale, George Washington, and other men who shaped our nation.

 

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#34 Stormy Weather

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Original Air Date: 7/09/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Directors: Phil Lollar, Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Psalm 103, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Theme: Courage, faith, friendship


Summary:

Connie is frustrated with life in Odyssey and wants to go back to California when a violent storm hits the town.

 

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#35 VBS Blues

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Original Air Date: 7/16/88
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Daniel 3, Hebrews 4:12

Theme: Sharing your faith, God's provision in tough situations


Summary:

Troublemaker "Mugsy" Mumford crashes Ned Lewis’s Vacation Bible School production of the Fiery Furnace.

 

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#36 Kid's Radio

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Original Air Date: 7/23/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Directors: Phil Lollar, Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36

Theme: Perseverance, commitment


Summary:

Mr. Whittaker and the gang start a radio station in a back room of Whit's End—run by kids, for kids!

 

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#37 Camp What-a-Nut I

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Original Air Date: 7/30/88
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Theme: Building character


Summary:

Donny McCoy journals about his many adventures that happen at "Camp What-a-Nut."

 

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Camp on It (Special)

Silver Celebration (Special)

The Ultimate Road Trip (Special)

 


 

#38 Camp What-a-Nut II

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Original Air Date: 7/30/88
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Theme: Building character


Summary:

Donny McCoy journals about his many adventures that happen at "Camp What-a-Nut."

 

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The Wildest Summer Ever (#2)
Camp on It (Special)

Silver Celebration (Special)

The Ultimate Road Trip (Special)

 


 

#39 The Case of the Secret Room I

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Original Air Date: 8/13/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, 1 Timothy 6:10

Theme: Greed, justice


Summary:

The discovery of a secret room in Whit's End leads Mr. Whittaker to a 50-year-old case of robbery and murder.

 

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#40 The Case of the Secret Room II

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Original Air Date: 8/13/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, 1 Timothy 6:10

Theme: Greed, justice


Summary:

The discovery of a secret room in Whit's End leads Mr. Whittaker to a 50-year-old case of robbery and murder.

 

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#41 Return to the Bible Room

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Original Air Date: 8/27/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: The book of Jonah, Ephesians 6:1-3

Theme: The Bible story of Jonah, obedience


Summary:

Jack and Lucy find themselves on a ship in a storm and in the belly of a great fish with a man named Jonah.

 

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The Wildest Summer Ever (#2)
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#42 The Last Great Adventure of the Summer

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Original Air Date: 9/03/88
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designers: Steve Harris, Dave Arnold

Scripture: Proverbs 23:24

Theme: God's protection, Dad as a hero


Summary:

Terry Johnston and his father (CIA codename: Catspaw) take a sudden and dangerous journey around the world while being pursued by a master criminal.

 

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#43 Back to School

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Original Air Date: 9/10/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3, Hebrews 13:8

Theme: Making new friends


Summary:

When school starts in Odyssey, Leslie has to adjust to changes in friends...and friends who change.

 

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#44 It Sure Seems Like It to Me

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Original Air Date: 9/17/88
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Psalm 19:14, Ephesians 4:29

Theme: Exaggerating


Summary:

A girl with a reputation for exaggeration learns an important lesson when she tries to tell the truth about an outrageous situation. It's a hilarious—and thoughtful—look at the hazards of lying.

 

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#45 What Are We Gonna Do About Halloween?

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Original Air Date: 10/22/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Theme: Halloween, bringing light from darkness


Summary:

Kids all over Odyssey want to go out for Halloween, but Whit comes up with a better idea.

 

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#46 The Shepherd and the Giant

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Original Air Date: 10/29/88
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16-17

Theme: The Bible story of David and Goliath


Summary:

Connie tries out Whit's new invention—the Environment Enhancer—and witnesses an encounter between a young man named David and the giant Goliath.

 

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Heroes (#3)
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#47 A Single Vote

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Original Air Date: 11/05/88
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Matthew 22:21

Theme: Voting, civic duty, participating in democracy


Summary:

Whit tells a story about the difference that a single vote can make.

 

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#48 Heroes

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Original Air Date: 11/12/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Hebrews 7:26

Theme: Hero worship


Summary:

Superstar basketball player "Lightning" Livingstone opens a sports store in Odyssey, but a scathing expose reveals more than mega-fan Jimmy Barclay wanted to know.

 

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#49 Thank You, God

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Original Air Date: 11/19/88
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Ephesians 5:20

Theme: Thanksgiving, salvation, making the best of a bad situation


Summary:

At Thanksgiving Dinner, Whit tells the story of how his step-mother changed his life forever.

 

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Heroes (#3)
Discovering Odyssey (Special)
Encore Collection (Special)
Megapack (Special)

 


 

#50 Karen

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Original Air Date: 11/26/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Psalm 23

Theme: Dealing with death


Summary:

Donna Barclay tries to cope when here best friend Karen becomes ill with cancer.

 

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#51 Connie I

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Original Air Date: 12/03/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

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

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:8

Theme: Salvation


Summary:

While visiting her friends in California, Connie encounters some old friends who remind her of her life before coming to Whit's End.

 

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Heroes (#3)
The Best of Eugene, Vol. 1 (Special)
Discovering Odyssey (Special)
Platinum Collection (Special)
Megapack (Special)

 


 

#52 Connie II

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Original Air Date: 12/10/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

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

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:8

Theme: Salvation


Summary:

While visiting her friends in California, Connie encounters some old friends who remind her of her life before coming to Whit's End.

 

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Heroes (#3)
The Best of Eugene, Vol. 1 (Special)
Discovering Odyssey (Special)
Platinum Collection (Special)
Megapack (Special)

 

 


 

#53 The Sacred Trust

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Original Air Date: 12/17/88
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37, 1 John 2:29

Theme: The folly of making promises you can't keep


Summary:

Lucy and Heather have promised to keep everything they tell each other a secret. But this arrangement gets Lucy in trouble when she has to decide if she should keep the secret.

 

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#54 Peace On Earth

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Original Air Date: 12/24/88
Writer: Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21, John 14:27, Philippians 4:7

Theme: The peace of God, the reason for the season


Summary:

After a hectic Christmas Eve at Whit's End, the Barclay family wakes up to surprise on Christmas morning.

 

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Christmas Classics (Special)
Countdown to Christmas (Special)
Ultimate Christmas Collection (Special)
Our Favorites (Special)

 


 

#55 Auld Lang Syne

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Original Air Date: 12/31/88
Writer: Phil Lollar

Director: Phil Lollar
Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Scripture: Revelation 22:13

Theme: The importance of memories, reflecting on your life


Summary:

Whit and his friend Tom Riley look back at their adventures over the last year.

 

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The Lost Episodes (Special)

 

 

 


1988


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