Insight for Living Canada - Paws & Tales Podcast

Matthew 16:25 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 what does God say?

Psalm 51:10-12 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!

Romans 12:15 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 alright! 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?

Ephesians 6:12 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 their clubhouse... it's a spiritual battle for the future of Shadow Valley!

Psalm 23:1 C.J. and Ned are shepherds for a day! Really, how tough can it be? But when wolves plan an attack, C.J. and Ned learn first-hand it's not as easy as it seems.

Ephesians 4:11-12 It's time for a spiritual workout! C.J. and Gooz try to use the gifts God has given them. But when they meet some unexpected failures they vow to give up and never use their gifts again! Find out how a little "gift exercise" will help keep you spiritually strong.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 The new Wildwood library is nearly complete and Miss Harbor's class has been given the honour of making it something to go on permanent display. Ned knows just the thing and sets off to create his masterpiece. But his pride and anger put the project—and his life—in jeopardy! Can his friends save him from destruction?

Psalm 9:10 Haman's plot to kill all the Jews is made into la and no one—not even the king—can stop him. As Haman's pride swells, Esther is certain that God's plan for her life is for such a time as this. God uses Esther in a mighty way and shows His sovereignty in a thrilling conclusion that is celebrated by Jews even today.

Jeremiah 29:11 Esther's friends beg her to consider competing to become queen. If she doesn't, they say, the wicked Mahnoosh may win the crown and everyone in the harem will suffer. Esther realizes that God may have placed her in the palace for this very reason. But God's plan for Esther extends far beyond reigning beside the king. When Esther learns that the evil prince Haman is plotting to kill Mordecai and all of the Jews, she must decide if she will risk her own life to save her people.

Romans 8:28 C.J. and Staci discover one of Mr. Collins' cylinders that tells the amazing Bible story of Esther, a beautiful, young, Jewish girl who God used to accomplish extraordinary things. In Part One of the story, Esther is kidnapped and forced to compete in a contest to become the next queen. Realizing she might have to spend the rest of her life separated from her family and friends Esther wonders in despair if God has forgotten about her.

Psalm 62:1-2 Staci's life seems to be going really well. She enjoys church, her family, and even school! But everything is about to change. Now Staci must learn to trust God's plans when everything around her seems out of control.

Matthew 19:26 Marsha has a great idea, but thinks she could never do it since she's just a kid. With some encouragement from Paw Paw Chuck and the Bible story of Gideon, Marsha learns that nothing is impossible with God.

Colossians 4:6 Staci can hardly believe what a rude reception she receives from Miss Helga Grissel. After all, she was only trying to welcome Miss Grissel to Wildwood. With Miss Harbor's help, Staci learns an important lesson in showing grace to someone who's hard to live with.

Proverbs 23:17 When Ned refuses to part with an autographed baseball C.J. wants, C.J.'s envy threatens to get the better of him. With the help of Mr. Collins' cylinder player, C.J. hears the story of King Ahab and Naboth's Vineyard, and discovers how destructive envy can be.

1 Corinthians 13:7-8 Staci tells The Club shocking news—Hugh wants to join the club! Hugh is seen doing good deeds and being kind to others. His transformation even impresses Miss Harbor. But C.J. wonders how one can know if a person has really changed.

Proverbs 21:21 C.J. tries to bring peace between The Club and Hugh. Being a peacemaker is certainly what God would want, right? But C.J.'s idea to bring the two tribes together explodes when his methods betray his good intentions.

Deuteronomy 20:2-3 The local baseball team is on the brink of winning the championship when an injury sidelines their star player. But Gooz finds a lucky penny and the Calvary is on a roll. Now The Club must decide if the team's dependence on the penny is just some harmless fun or if it takes their focus off playing to please God.

Psalm 121:7-8 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.

Mark 10:43-44 When Miss Harbor teaches a lesson on King Arthur, The Club decides it should make up some rules of conduct just like Arthur and his knights did. But instead of bringing peace, The Club's rules threaten to divide them all.

Philippians 2:3 When it seems that Tiffany can fire anyone who works for her father, she forces all the kids of Mr. Rockler's employees to be her personal servants... or else. C.J. decides Tiffany must be stopped. But can he carry out his plan when he learns who the next victim might be?

Colossians 3:23 Marsha goes head-to-head with spelling bee champ Tiffany Rockler. When Tiffany shows her true colors, Marsha must decide if the championship is worth winning at any cost. It's a real D-I-L-E-M-M-A!

1 Chronicles 29:14 "The Fortress" is finally complete. 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' true purpose.

1 Corinthians 12:4-7 C.J. and Ned see Hugh and his gang committing a crime and C.J. alerts the authorities. But Hugh discovered 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.

Ephesians 4:25 Ned and C.J. break something in the Collins Mansion. Instead of confessing and asking for forgiveness, they try to hide the evidence. Now, what should have been a small matter becomes a volcano in the hands of Mrs. Collins' sister Eunice McGruff!

Isaiah 12:2 Opening night of Miss Harbor's new play is just days away but the star is sick! Or is he? Staci and Marsha do their best to cure him, but C.J.'s real problem is fear. Will he find the real remedy in time to save the play?

1 John 1:9 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?

Romans 8:28 All they want to do is spend a day fishing at Blossom Lake, but Paw Paw Chuck and Staci are distracted at every turn. If God causes all things to work together for good, why is there no good in sight? Staci learns a valuable lesson about how God orders our every step to accomplish His will.

John 14:15 C.J. wants to run away from his problems...any place where they don't have rules. But he quickly discovers that running away from his problems just makes more problems...for himself and for others! Will C.J. be able to escape his new life in time to save his father?

Ephesians 4:32 Hugh brags that his soapbox derby car is faster than Staci's and dares her to try it out. Never one to back away from a challenge, Staci takes Hugh's car for a spin... a spin that turns into disaster at the bottom of Hunker Hill! Now The Club must decide whether to seek revenge, or to forgive.

1 Samuel 16:7 Officer Hunt is on the case of a real "whodunit!" Gold and cargo have been stolen from Captain Reginald's ship and Hunt must find the burglar. Did Officer Hunt arrest the right man, or will the real thief escape with all the gold? Things aren't as easy as they seem in this Paws & Tales caper.

2 Thessalonians 3:13 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.

1 Samuel 13:23 Everyone is excited about Wildwood's newest and richest student... everyone that is except Miss Harbor. She realizes Tiffany doesn't want to play by anyone's rules but her own.

Numbers 32:23 Staci's new toy goes missing and only C.J. knows the truth but he's not telling...that is, until he hears a familiar tune.

Jeremiah 7:23 C.J.'s in a pickle. He knows God wants him to do something he doesn't want to do. Captain Gus reminds C.J. of the story of what happened to someone in a similar situation—someone named Jonah!

1 Peter 1:3 C.J. thinks he knows everything about Easter. He's heard it all before. But he's never experienced an Easter like this! Discover with C.J. what it means to be a true believer of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 2:3-4 The big go-cart race is coming up. But without teamwork, The Club discovers just how hard it is to be on the winning team.

John 8:31-32 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."

Luke 12:15 After finding a beehive that makes the world's best honey, C.J. goes into business and finds that he hasn't the time for anyone or anything that doesn't make him more money!

Romans 13:9 C.J. and Staci have to finish an important list of errands for Paw Paw Chuck, but they find themselves delayed and falling further behind at every turn. Just when they are within sight of their deadline, they find an injured skunk in need of help. Will they risk disappointing Paw Paw Chuck to help someone in need?

1 Timothy 1:18-19 C.J. has a job! He is filling in for the injured keeper of the lighthouse. But if he doesn't start taking it more seriously, a ship full of sailors might not make it to port—ever!

Genesis 1:1 Wally Wicket, a new friend, thinks you can't believe in something you can't see...including God! But on a campout on Wild Mountain with Paw Paw Chuck and The Club, Wally sees first-hand that some things may be invisible but very real.

Romans 12:6 After losing all confidence in her ability to do anything well, Staci is given a mysterious gift that may just change the way she thinks of herself forever.

Proverbs 10:17 When The Club misbehaves in the Collins Mansion, Paw Paw Chuck has to give them all a good scolding. But when his warning goes unheeded, the kids learn the dangerous consequences of their actions.

Leviticus 19:15 C.J.'s dad, Theo, is in for the legal battle of his life. As he struggles to do the right thing, he discovers that not only does the whole town want him to give up—so does C.J.!

2 Corinthians 6:18 Staci wishes she was a princess so she could help those in need. Soon, she learns every believer has the King as their Father and that our prayers make a difference in ways we cannot even imagine.

Joshua 1:9 The town bully, Hugh McClaw, has warned The Club his cousin Joey is coming to town for a visit, and they have plans to make trouble for The Club. They just might take over the clubhouse and make it their own!

Acts 20:35 After finding a treasure of pirate coins, Gooz has to decide the best way to handle her new-found wealth. Meanwhile Staci and The Club are at odds on how to spend their club dues.

Proverbs 3:34 "I know who set fire to the Collins Mansion!" C.J. discovers a clue that unlocks the mystery of how the fire was 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!

Proverbs 10:25 The very first Paws & Tales episode! 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.

Isaiah 9:6 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?

John 10:10 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 help a man and his son find healing, restoration, and a reason to have the Christmas spirit.