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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.View this week's Tools for Parents: Let There be More, Part 2

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.View this week's Tools for Parents: Let There be More, Part 1

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.View this week's Tools for Parents: The Story of Saul

“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.View this week's Tools for Parents: The Story of Saul

A reluctant king rises to the challenge of leading a nation. King Saul's humility and obedience brings his people back to worshipping God. But as the Philistine armies prepare to attack, the king's faith is put to the ultimate test.View this week's Tools for Parents: The Story of Saul

“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!View this week's Tools for Parents: The Story of Saul

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. Paws & Tales presents a very special Easter story for your whole family.View this week's Tools for Parents: I'm a Believer

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"

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.View this week's Tools for Parents: "A Cage Called Freedom"

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.View this week's Tools for Parents: "The Truth about Truth"

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.View this week's Tools for Parents: "The Problem with Purity, Part 2"

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.View this week's Tools for Parents: "The Problem with Purity, Part 1"

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!View this week's Tools for Parents: "Let it Go, Let it Go, Let it Go"

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?View this week's Tools for Parents: "The Captain of My Destiny"

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!

Haman's plan to kill all of the Jews is made into law, 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.

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 all of the girls 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.

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 in the palace separated from her family and friends, Esther wonders in despair if God has forgotten about her.

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?View this week's Tools for Parents: "C.J. Prospers"

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 firsthand it's not as easy as it seems. Discover how our Good Shepherd cares for His sheep.View this week's Tools for Parents: "The Good Shepherd"

The New Wildwood Library is nearly completed and Miss Harbor's class has been given the honor of making something to go on permanent display. Ned knows just the thing and sets off to create his masterpiece. But his foolish pride and anger put the project and his life in jeopardy! Can his friends save him from destruction?View this week's Tools for Parents: "The Island of Ned"

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: "The Plans I Have"

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.View this week's Tools for Parents: "The Least of All"

Staci can hardly believe what a rude reception she received 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 love.View this week's Tools for Parents: "Miss Helga Grissel"

When Ned refuses to part with an autographed baseball that 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.View this week's Tools for Parents: "C.J. and Ahab"

Staci tells "The Club" the shocking news: Hugh wants to join the club! But the club only wants him if he's changed his ways. Hugh is seen doing good deeds and being kind to others. His transformation even impresses Miss Harbor. But C.J. quietly struggles with how one can know if a person has really changed.View this week's Tools for Parents: "Love Hopes"

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.View this week's Tools for Parents: "The Tribe"

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 Cavalry is on a roll. Now "The Club" must decide if the team's dependence on the penny is just some harmless fun or takes their focus off of playing to please God.View this week's Tools for Parents: "Whose Name Is Jealous"

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.View this week's Tools for Parents: "And Then There Were None"

When it seems that Tiffany can fire anyone who works for her father, she forces all of 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 finds out who her next victim might be?View this week's Tools for Parents: "The Hire Principle"

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!View this week's Tools for Parents: "Eye of the Tiger"

Ned and C.J. break something in the Collins Mansion. Instead of confessing and asking for forgiveness, they deceitfully 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!View this week's Tools for Parents: "The Grecian Urn"

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?View this week's Tools for Parents: "If the Tooth Be Known"

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.View this week's Tools for Parents: "Plans in the Breaking"

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?View this week's Tools for Parents: A Pirate's Life

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.View this week's Tools for Parents: The Hullabaloo at Hunker Hill

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 from justice with all the gold? Things aren't as they seem in this Paws & Tales seaside caper.View this week's Tools for Parents: Blinded By The Sight

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

Everyone is excited about Wildwood's newest and richest student . . . everyone, that is, except Miss Harbor, who quickly realizes that Tiffany doesn't want to play by anyone's rules but her own.View this week's Tools for Parents: Tiffany Cometh

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.View this week's Tools for Parents: A Conscious Effort

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!View this week's Tools for Parents: Hold The Anchovies

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.View this week's Tools for Parents: The Great Go-Cart Race

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

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!View this week's Tools for Parents: The Honey Buzz Principle

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?View this week's Tools for Parents: A Race Against Time

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!View this week's Tools for Parents: The Lighthouse

Wally Wickett, 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.View this week's Tools for Parents: God with the Wind

A secret group holds off all the darkness of Wild Mountain as Paw Paw Chuck and Theo care for the wounded Mendle.View this week's Tools for Parents: The Warriors

There are dark forces high up in Wild Mountain that are looking for “The One”. Paw Paw Chuck tells Theo, C.J.'s dad, more about Shadow Valley and how they will need to prepare the club for what's coming.View this week's Tools for Parents: The Warriors

Rumors are flying about Wildwood until the Wildwood Gazette is formed by Miss Harbor. Everyone in her classroom becomes a reporter searching for the truth wherever it may be found!View this week's Tools for Parents: Not What I Heard

Ned and Tiffany find themselves fighting each other for power so they won't need to depend on anyone, ever. In the cylinder story, Jesus pursues Peter specifically to offer him forgiveness and grace. Peter learns that he needs to receive that forgiveness so their relationship can be healed. Depending on Jesus is the smartest thing we can do. View this week's Tools for Parents: I'm Starting to See Red