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#7 Promises,
Promises
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Original Air Date: 1/02/88
Writer: Phil Lollar
Directors:
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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
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#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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#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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#10 Nothing
to Fear
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Original Air Date: 1/23/88
Writer: Paul McCusker
Directors:
Steve Harris ,
Phil Lollar Sound Designer:
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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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#11 Addictions
Can Be Habit-Forming
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Original Air Date: 1/30/88
Writers: Jim Adams,
Steve Harris
Director:
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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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#12 The
Tangled Web
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Original Air Date: 2/06/88
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director:
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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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#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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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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#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:
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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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#16 No
Stupid Questions
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Original Air Date: 3/05/88
Writer: Susan McBride
Director:
Steve Harris Sound Designer:
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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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#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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#18 A Member of
the Family II
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Original Air Date: 3/19/88
Writers: Steve Harris ,
Susan McBride
Director:
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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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#19 Recollections
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Original Air Date: 3/26/88
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director:
Steve Harris Sound Designer:
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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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#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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#21 The
Case of the Missing Train Car
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Original Air Date: 4/09/88
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director:
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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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#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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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:
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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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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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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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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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The
Price of Freedom
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Original Air Date: 5/28/88
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director:
Phil Lollar Sound Designer:
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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:
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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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Family Vacation I
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Original Air Date: 6/18/88
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director:
Paul McCusker Sound Designer:
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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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Family Vacation II
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Original Air Date: 6/18/88
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director:
Paul McCusker Sound Designer:
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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 Day Independence Came
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Original Air Date: 7/02/88
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director:
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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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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:
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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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Camp What-a-Nut I
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Original Air Date: 7/30/88
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director:
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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 What-a-Nut II
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Original Air Date: 7/30/88
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director:
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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 Case of the Secret Room I
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Original Air Date: 8/13/88
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director:
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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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The Case of the Secret Room II
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Original Air Date: 8/13/88
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director:
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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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Return
to the Bible Room
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Original Air Date: 8/27/88
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director:
Phil Lollar Sound Designer:
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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
Last Great Adventure of the Summer
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Original Air Date: 9/03/88
Writer: Phil Lollar
Director:
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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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Back
to School
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Original Air Date: 9/10/88
Writer: Paul McCusker
Director:
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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:
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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:
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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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The
Shepherd and the Giant
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Original Air Date: 10/29/88
Writer: Phil Lollar
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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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A
Single Vote
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Original Air Date: 11/05/88
Writer: Phil Lollar
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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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Heroes
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Original Air Date: 11/12/88
Writer: Paul McCusker
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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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Thank
You, God
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Original Air Date: 11/19/88
Writer: Phil Lollar
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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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Karen
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Original Air Date: 11/26/88
Writer: Paul McCusker
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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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Connie I
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Original Air Date: 12/03/88
Writer: Paul McCusker
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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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Connie II
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Original Air Date: 12/10/88
Writer: Paul McCusker
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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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The
Sacred Trust
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Original Air Date: 12/17/88
Writer: Phil Lollar
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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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Peace
On Earth
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Original Air Date: 12/24/88
Writer: Paul McCusker
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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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Auld
Lang Syne
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Original Air Date: 12/31/88
Writer: Phil Lollar
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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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