Academy Days is a fiction serial podcast for teenage girls. The Christian high school story follows four girls as they navigate school, family, friends, and the choices that each day brings. Carmen, London, Nora, and Lacey differ in personality, but life in a small Christian school brings them together as each one grows closer to God.
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The Academy Days: Christian Fiction for Teen Girls podcast is a highly enjoyable and engaging podcast that provides an excellent option for those looking for Bible-based stories to listen to. The podcast offers a great alternative to watching television, as it allows audiences to immerse themselves in the storytelling experience without the distractions of visual images.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is its relatability and realism. The girls featured in the podcast are between freshman and senior year, making it perfect for 7th to 10th graders who can connect with characters their own age. The characters' behaviors and interactions, although sometimes appearing a bit younger than their actual grade level, are still very realistic and approachable. This authenticity adds depth to the stories and makes them more relatable for young listeners.
Additionally, the episode length of most episodes, averaging around 14 minutes, allows listeners to easily engage with multiple episodes in a short period of time. This flexibility makes it convenient for those who have limited free time but still want to enjoy a captivating story. The different storylines explored in each episode also keep things interesting and prevent monotony.
However, one aspect that could be improved upon is the irregular release schedule of episodes. It would be helpful if the author or production team provided clearer information on how often new episodes are released. Sometimes new episodes come out frequently within a span of two weeks, while other times there may be only one episode per month. This inconsistency can make it challenging for listeners to anticipate when new content will be available.
In conclusion, The Academy Days: Christian Fiction for Teen Girls podcast is a highly recommended show for young listeners seeking entertaining and Bible-based stories. While it has some minor flaws like irregular release schedules, these do not diminish its overall appeal. With relatable characters, engaging storylines, and convenient episode lengths, this podcast offers an enjoyable listening experience that is both entertaining and spiritually uplifting.
(Episode Character: Nora Argine) Nora wonders about how Winston classifies their friendship, and she also navigates yet another situation involving Ramsey. Discussion Question: Have you ever felt rushed into a decision by the opinions of friends or peers? What helps you think clearly about important decisions? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Pamela Bredehoft Smith / Music: Michael DeStefano Website: judithdestefano.com Support the show
(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver) Carmen and Zepher face something unexpected on the way home for Christmas break. Today's Discussion Question: What are some key ingredients of a close friendship? Beyond feelings, what makes a friendship long-lasting? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Pamela Smith Bredehoft / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey prepares for her sixteenth birthday party. Today's Bible Verse: Genesis 16:13 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Pamela Smith Bredehoft / Music: Michael DeStefanoSupport the show
(Episode Character: Nora Argine) Nora finds herself disgruntled at the idea that Winston might like Sophie. Discussion Question: In what area are you tempted to be jealous? How does jealousy cause you to behave? How does jealousy keep you from trusting God? Can you surrender that thing/person/issue to Him? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Pamela Smith Bredehoft / Music: Michael DeStefano Website: judithdestefano.com Support the show
(Episode Character: London Pella) London works as a receptionist at the Easton Hotel and deals with a fussy boss, an unfriendly co-worker, and a unique guest. Today's Bible Verse: Titus 3:1Discussion Question: How can you respect an authority figure even when his/her personality differs from your own? Listener Survey: judithdestefano.com Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Pamela Smith Bredehoft / Music: Michael DeStefanoSupport the show
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey babysits for the first time. Today's Discussion Question: Have you ever felt as if something went wrong--and it was your fault? How should you face that situation the next time? Do you give up? Try again? (Author : Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Pamela Smith Bredehoft / Music : Michael DeStefano) Website: judithdestefano.com Support the show
(Episode Character: Nora Argine) Nora is frustrated in her new job. Today's Bible Verse: James 1:5Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Pamela Smith Bredehoft / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show
(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver) Carmen hits a low point in her freshman year of college. Today's Bible Verse: John 3:17 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Pamela Smith Bredehoft / Music: Michael DeStefanoSupport the show
(Episode Character: London Pella) London returns to school for the first time after missing part of the semester. Today's Discussion Question: Is there anything you have been taking for granted? Think of one positive way to own your age and help your family. Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Pamela Smith Bredehoft / Music: Michael DeStefanoSupport the Show.
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey Winters' parents are still gone, someone new moves onto her street, and Grey is acting a bit off. Today's Discussion Question: When you are overwhelmed, what negative tendency do you need to guard against? Do you have a healthy solution for easing those overwhelmed feelings? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Pamela Smith Bredehoft / Music: Michael DeStefanoSupport the Show.
(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver) Carmen's life isn't exactly all smooth-sailing at the moment. Discussion Question: When new, exciting things enter your life, how can you find balance in your world? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey and Sophie try to solve the bookstore mystery. Today's Bible Verses: Psalm 103:2 - 4, Matthew 6:14 - 15 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show
(Episode Character: London Pella) When London sets out to go fishing with her dad, she has no idea what the day will hold. Today's Bible Verse: Lamentations 3:22 - 23 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey's parents finally leave on their trip. Today's Bible Verse: Philippians 4:8 , 2 Timothy 1:7Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey continues investigating the mystery at Turn the Page bookshop. Discussion Question: Miss Paige likes to share books. What is something you love that you can share with others? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show
(Episode Character: London Pella) London's "normal" day is interrupted. Today's Discussion Question: What do you do to distract yourself when you are worried? Have you made prayer a part of dealing with worry? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show
(Episode Character: Nora Argine) Nora faces the idea of mercy replacing justice. Today's Bible Verses: John 3:16, 1 John 1:9, 1 John 5:14 - 15Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show
(Episode Character: Nora Argine) Nora skips debate club a second time. Today's Bible Verse: Matthew 18:15 - 16Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support Link: Click on the "Support the Show" link below to navigate to my support page. Thanks so much for considering this way to show your appreciation! Support the show
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey asks two friends to join her for Iona Davies' garden club. Today's Discussion Question: What are your three main interests? With whom do you share those interests? Could you teach someone else to appreciate or to do the things you enjoy? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Nora Argine) Nora is upset by the topic in debate club. Today's Bible Verse: 1 Peter 1:3Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey can't just follow London and Carmen anymore. She may need to step up and make a difference herself. Discussion Question: What are 3 simple ways you could make someone feel welcome? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: London Pella) London starts her senior year with an unexpected classmate. Today's Bible Verse: Micah 7:18 - 19, Author : Judith DeStefano / Cover Art : Ashley Plank / Theme : Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey finds out why Flora isn't going back to her college campus. Today's Bible Verse: Jeremiah 17:14 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Theme Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey goes on a trip with her sister Flora. Today's Discussion Question: With whom do you need to communicate more effectively? What is one thing you could do to improve your understanding? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Theme: Michael DeStefano Note: The painting admired by Lacey in the story is "Young Woman Peeling Apples" by Nicolaes Maes.
(Episode Character: London Pella) London wonders about God answering prayer. Today's Bible Verses: 1 Kings 18:25 - 39Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Theme Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey's life is about to change. Today's Bible Verse: Hebrews 13:8 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey tries to write a book. Discussion Question: Lacey prays a couple very short prayers in the episode. Do you remember to breathe out prayers over the things that concern you? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Theme Music: Michael DeStefano
Website: judithdestefano.com (Episode Character: Nora Argine) Nora doesn't understand how her dad can just trust God about Xavior. Today's Bible Verse: Matthew 11:28 - 29Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
Website: judithdestefano.com (Episode Character: Nora Argine) Nora hears words that are long overdue. Today's Bible Verse: Proverbs 10:9, Colossians 3:13, 1 Peter 4:8 - 11 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
Website: judithdestefano.com (Episode Character: Nora Argine) Nora helps Lacey do a little investigating, but it looks like she's not the only one on the watch. Discussion Question: What's the best way to deal with scary secrets? Author : Judith DeStefano / Cover Art : Ashley Plank / Theme Music : Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver) Carmen believes she knows why Mrs. Sawyer is so generous to her. Discussion Question: Where should you draw the line when it comes to receiving what you don't deserve? What is the difference between "grace" and "taking advantage?" Today's Bible Verse: Ephesians 2:8 - 9Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: London Pella) London feels isolated. Today's Bible Verses: Matthew 6:23, Psalm 46:10Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: London Pella) London's summer vacation is hi-jacked. Discussion Question: How do you handle life when it's interrupted and totally out of your control? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music Theme: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters)Lacey asks the question: Who am I? Today's Bible Verse: Isaiah 43:1, Jeremiah 1:5Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters)Lacey Winters and her friends spend a Saturday morning cooking.Discussion Question: What should you do when you're turning in mental circles? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver) Carmen is not sure about the life she is currently living or what she should do in the future. Discussion Question: Ask a few steady adults in your life about how God directed them in some of their big life choices. Did they find a particular verse encouraging during those choice-making times? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver) Carmen makes a connection between herself and Mrs. Sawyer's past. Today's Bible Verses: Romans 5:8, 1 John 1:9Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Theme Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Nora Argine)Nora spends time with friends, and her brother is his old self-if only for a few moments. Today's Bible Verses: Matthew 6:15; Proverbs 17:22Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey puts her art into action. Today's Bible Verse: Matthew 25:35 - 40Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Theme Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character - London Pella)London finds herself slightly disconcerted. Discussion Question: Think about your friends. What makes each one different from another? What are the unique ways each one shows her friendship? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters)Lacey loses the glimmer off a childhood dream and desires inspiration. Today's Discussion Question: Sometimes growing up means a cold dose of reality. How can you keep from becoming jaded and critical afterwards? Author : Judith DeStefano / Cover Art : Ashley Plank / Music : Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters)Lacey Winters goes on an adventure with the Pella family. Today's Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 10:12 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters)Lacey avoids a journalist and starts a list of goals. Today's Bible Verse: Proverbs 16:3Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: London Pella)London realizes that saying "no" may mean saying "goodbye." Discussion Question: When you choose Jesus, you choose differently than a lot of other people. What if one of those people is a long-time, close friend? Will the friendship stay the same? Can it stay the same? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: London Pella)It's time to celebrate, but London's parents are acting a bit odd. Discussion Question: What should you do when memories of bad but forgiven choices come to mind? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver)Carmen and her mom finally know where they are going to live this summer, and Carmen looks forward to the summer with excitement. Discussion Question: As you think about the main characters throughout season one, what do you think each one has learned about faith, family, and friends? In what ways do you expect each character to keep growing as they influence each other and listen to God? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver) Carmen doesn't know where she'll be living this summer or if her friendship with Ira Winters will ever become something more. Today's Bible Verse: Psalm 145:15-16 ; Lamentations 3:24 - 26Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver)Carmen and her mom are suddenly offered a new opportunity. Discussion Question: When you pray about a decision, what are some ways God shows you the answer? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters)Lacey feels so different lately. Discussion Questions: Why do you think some people enjoy laughing at others? How does being laughed at affect the way an individual views himself or herself? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Nora Argine)Nora Argine joins her friends and begins to open her heart again.Today's Bible Verse: Genesis 3:9Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
(Episode Character: Nora Argine)Nora is finally left alone. Today's Bible Verse: Matthew 11:28 - 30Author : Judith DeStefano / Cover Art : Ashley Plank / Music : Michael DeStefano
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